Jessica Gunderson
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Star defensive player Zack Fuller is in a tough spot. His new Panthers teammates don't trust him. The players on the Bulldogs, his old squad, think he's a traitor for leaving. When the two teams face each other in the playoffs, Zack has to guard his former best friend. To make matters worse, the Panthers captain refuses to pass the ball to Zack. Caught between a Panther and a Bulldog, and in serious foul trouble, Zack will have to find a way to play...
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Language
English
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Description
"No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get revenge. He sends Pandora-the first mortal woman-to Earth with a box labeled DO NOT OPEN . Can Pandora keep her curiosity under control? Learn the story behind this classic Greek myth in a modern, graphic retelling"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to go to Ringling Brothers circus with her six-year-old twin sisters; but at the show a fire breaks out, and as the crowd starts to panic Audrey struggles to reach her sisters--she gets Patty out, but Charlotte, afraid of heights, refuses to jump from the higher seats, and disappears as the big top comes...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Zhou never seems to beat his brother, Cheng, at anything. But when Zhou finds a jade dragon, his luck changes. Soon, Zhou is beating Cheng at everything. Will Zhou and his jade dragon be able to keep up the winning streak, or will he lose his luck?
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
After Yung-lu's father dies of mercury poisoning, the young girl leaves for Chang'an. She is determined to take her father's place as a warrior. When she arrives she finds two big surprises. The emperor is taking mercury and the army is not what she imagined.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In early September 1900, twelve-year-old Carrie of Galveston is looking forward to spending Saturday night at her friend's house, until her parents are invited to a very important party and she is forced to stay home and take care of her little brother; but a boring chore turns into a nightmare when the storm surge from the Great Hurricane hits and their house is swept off its foundation--and Carrie must think quickly and not panic if she is going...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Han Li thinks he is the smartest and most talented painter in China. His master, Lin Cho tries to warn him about his arrogance but Han Li does not listen. When Lin Cho becomes ill before he can finish his painting for the emperor, what will Han Li do?
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the life of Christopher Columbus through his exploration of the New World"--Provided by publisher.
Great explorer and sailor. Hungry for riches and gold. Views about Christopher Columbus have changed over time. But who was the real Christopher Columbus? Explore Columbus's life throughout his journeys to the New World. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or villain.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. Will you find a way to survive the storm and write about the experience for the local newspaper? Can you find a way to save your family's business and the customers inside when the storm hits? Will you rescue...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When thirteen-year-old Olivia is asked by her new neighbors to babysit their four kids for the weekend, she is a little apprehensive because their house is supposed to be haunted, but she also thinks it may be a way to win back her best friend who has started hanging out with the "in" girls.
18) No lie, pigs (and their houses) CAN fly!: the story of the three little pigs as told by the wolf
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A humorous retelling of the fairy tale as told from the point of view of the misunderstood wolf, who suffers from "uncontrollable breathing syndrome" and really just wants to be friends.
