Showing results for "The Race" in Literature & Fiction

The Amazing Super Great Awesome Incredible Fantastic Race! Two competitive Astronauts get mixed up in a race to prove who has the fastest rocket ship. They meet a really strange cast of characters along the way and end up in an unexpected place!

Everyone knows how rude and grumpy bears can be if they don't get enough sleep! When a bad-tempered bear trips over a tiny turtle, no one can foresee the consequence. When Turtle challenges Bear to a race along the lakeshore, Bear is confident about the outcome. But Turtle is smarter than Bear can imagine.

Javari knew that West Virginia would be different from his home in Bushwick, Brooklyn. But his first day at STEM Camp in a little Appalachian town is still a shock. Though run-ins with the police are just the same here. Not good.

Before my family lived in this house, a different family did, and before them, another family, and another before them. And before that, the family lived here, not in a house, but a wigwam. Who lived where you are before you got there? This Land teaches listeners that American land, from our backyards to our schools to Disney World, are the traditional homelands of many Indigenous nations. This Land will spark curiosity and encourage readers to explore the history of the places they live and the people who have lived there throughout time and today.

Reginald J Wolf can't tell the time, so he seeks the help of some pigs, and in return he promises to stop telling bacon jokes! This is an extremely entertaining (and educational!) vocal performance by the fantastic Bill Oddie - your children will be telling the time in no time at all! William Edgar "Bill" Oddie, OBE, is an English writer, musician, comedian, artist, presenter and actor, among other things....

Decades after the Vietnam War and Toby’s life-changing summer with Zachary Beaver, Toby’s daughter, Rylee, is at a crossroads - her best friend, Twig, has started pushing her away just as Ben, a new kid from New York, settles into their small town of Antler. Rylee befriends Ben and learns that Ben’s father was a first responder on 9/11. The two unlikely friends soon embark on a project to find Zachary Beaver and hopefully reconnect him with Rylee's father almost 30 years later.

All her life, Penelope has been cheering on her friends from the sidelines. But she's grown tired of being a benchwarmer. Now, all she wants is a chance to compete. With the help of her friends, she devises a plan to get her wheels in a race. When the day of reckoning arrives, will Penelope have the courage to put all of her hopes and dreams on the finish line? Or will she continue to be a cheerleader?

Dale Earnhardt Sr. came from humble beginnings and often had little to no money at the start of his career. Dale Earnhardt Sr. may have passed away in 2001, however, his memory lives on in the hearts and minds of millions of fans, and he is considered one of the greatest race car drivers in the history of NASCAR. His legacy lives on and his story of humble beginnings, challenges, and triumphs can serve as an inspiration to all of us, and highlights the importance of never giving up on one's dreams.

Tracing the history of African Americans in Tulsa's Greenwood district, this book chronicles the devastation that occurred in 1921 when a White mob attacked the Black community. News of what happened was largely suppressed, and no official investigation into the Tulsa Race Massacre occurred for 75 years.

Diese kleinen Wesen leben ganz dicht neben uns. Sie leben auf und in den Bäumen. Man findet sie überall: Auf Eichenbäumen, auf Ahornbäumen, auf Birkenbäumen, auf Erlen und sogar auf der Esche. Sie sind nicht größer als ein Maikäfer und sehen uns recht ähnlich, außer dass sie einen langen dünnen Schwanz haben, an deren Spitze ein Blatt hängt. Damit wir sie nicht sehen können sprechen sie einen mächtigen Zauber aus: "Für alle Leute groß und Klein, sollen wir unsichtbar sein".

Conozcan a Ashton. Tiene cuatro años. Siempre gana en su escuela. A él le gusta ser el más rápido y el más listo. ¡Ama GANAR de una forma u otra! Pero no esta vez; cuando trata de ganar en casa, hiere los sentimientos de su hermana menor y la hace llorar. Ashton aprende una valiosa lección de TRABAJO EN EQUIPO y lo que significa GANAR en equipo. También aprende que si no gana todo el equipo, él no puede ganar solo.

Axel the Truck has big wheels, and he loves speed and adventure. Is he fast enough to win the beach race against the big trucks? Features read-to-me audio, perfect for sharing.

Why are the buildings burning? Why are people marching? Why are they crying? Taye Diggs has written a beautiful, powerful, and poignant story that peers through the eyes of a child as they struggle to understand why these events are happening. Why? distills the conversations many children and adults are having about race, injustice, and anger in communities throughout our country, and gives them context that young listeners can connect with. Heartfelt and deeply moving, this audiobook will leave a lasting impact on listeners of any age.

Come join Dash as he commits to the race of a lifetime, and see how you can get the greatest prize of all...eternity with Jesus!!!

After winning the championship, Pepe decided to use the free time before the beginning of the next season to travel through the Americas. This to prepare himself in various friendly races, but also to get to know new cars and places. His trip brought him to Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Cuba.

Used to being the only horse, Jet finds it difficult to accept the addition of the newest member of the family. Jealous and hurt by how the new mare is stealing the affections of his beloved owner, Isabelle, and her sister, Charlotte, he decides to run away. He's determined to find a place where he can be the only horse and regain the love and attention he’s always had. But Jet soon begins to miss the comfortable life he’s always known, and to wonder if running away was a good idea after all.

Mushroom Tales is a collection of stories to explain to your child: In "Rules of Gold", why it's important to treat others as you'd like to be treated. In "Bullies", being bullied is not about you and there are bully solutions. In "How to Win a Race", the most important part of any race or challenge is: to start! In "My Mom Rocks!" being a Mom is an incredibly challenging job, and if your kids don't already see and appreciate Mom's hard work, they will now.

How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other...and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. This remarkable collaboration invites listeners of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.