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Road Whiz

By: Darcy Pattison

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Why do you compete in sports? To win? Or because you love playing the sport? As Jamie moves from 8th to 9th grade, Dad expects Jamie to join traditional sports, like football. Instead, Road Whiz, a retired greyhound racing dog, inspires Jamie to run 5Ks. Jamie must face the challenges in his life, from family changes to his own growing body.

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1629440973

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Sleepers, Chapter Book for 9 12 Science Fiction

By: Darcy Pattison

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Sleepers, Chapter Book for 9 12 Science Fiction

By: Darcy Pattison

THE BLUE PLANETS WORLD SERIES Earth finally receives a message from space: "You only live on land. Allow us to live in the seas." Rison will implode soon. They desperately need a new blue planet, a water planet. But Earth is crowded. Will humans be able to open their hearts to an alien race? SLEEPERS, Book 1 A rogue militia. A diabolical sabotage. Is an alien teen is the only hope for either blue planet? A test-tube baby, fifteen-year-old Jake Rose is half human and half alien; he has both lungs and gills.He's been raised on the "other blue planet," Rison. However, in a horrifying science-gone-wrong scenario, Rison will soon implode. He evacuates to Earth to live with his human father's parents on Bainbridge Island in Puget Sound. His mother, Dayexi Quad-de is Rison's ambassador to Earth. She's tasked with finding Risonians a new home on Earth in a peaceful manner. Jake accidentally discovers that Earth's elite ELLIS forces are trying to sabotage Mt. Rainier by starting an eruption so that they can blame it on the Risonian aliens. Working to thwart them, Jake suddenly realizes his mother--the ambassador--is missing. Sleepers is the first novel in the action-packed science fiction The Blue Planets World series. This classic teen novel of finding your place in society combines with thrilling science fiction that delivers a punch. If you like the intrigue and excitement of Ender's Game or I Am Number Four, you'll love Darcy Pattison's science fiction series of survival among the galaxies. ALSO IN THE BLUE PLANETS WORLD Sirens, Book 2 is the continuing story in a science fiction trilogy. When aliens beg refuge on Earth, they ask only for a home in the seas. But what if Earth's oceans aren't empty? The Phoke, the mer men and mermaids of Earth have remained hidden for centuries. But a Risonian water-borne illness forces them to come out of hiding and take a place at the negotiation table. Pilgrims, Book 3 (coming November 1)is the exciting conclusion of an epic science fiction trilogy that pits Risonians and Earthlings against inevitable implosion of a planet. A small courageous team from Earth travels to Rison to find the cure for a water-borne disease that threatens the Phoke, the mermen and mermaids of Earth. But Rison's implosion is pending. In a rush against time, they must deal with the politics of desperate men and the tricks of a dying planet. Will they find the cure and escape in time? ENVOYS, Prequel Envoys, Prequel is the short story of the first contact with the Risonians on their Cadee Moon Base. The ambitious naval officer Blake Rose joins the team as the comparative biology specialist. He's the first to shake hands with a Risonian, Dayexi Quad-de, who immediately captures his heart. Still, he has a job to do: protect Earth from aliens.Interested in the origin of the Blue Planets World series? This is the short story for you. FOR READERS WHO LIKE THESE BOOKS: The Lorien Series by Pittacus Lore I AM NUMBER FOUR THE POWER OF SIX UNITED AS ONE THE REVENGE OF SEVEN THE FALL OF FIVE THE FATE OF TEN THE RISE OF NINE GENERATION ONE RETURN TO ZERO FUGITIVE SIX The Legacy Chronicles ASHFALL LEGACY THE BOOK OF SECRETS, THE LAST ORACLE by Melissa McShane THE CLOCKTAUR WARS CLOCKWORK BOYS THE WONDER ENGINE

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1629440779

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A Little Bit of This Dinosaur

By: Elleen Hutcheson,Darcy Pattison

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A Little Bit of This Dinosaur

By: Elleen Hutcheson,Darcy Pattison

Did you know that you have a little bit of dinosaur in you? And it’s your brother’s fault. That egg fight meant there were only two eggs left and one of them had a carbon atom that used to be in the bones of a Spinosaurus. This humorous story follows a carbon atom as it journeys from dry bones to your spinal column – and beyond! Book 1, A Little Bit of Dinosaur has quickly become a beloved book. It received a starred Kirkus review and has had over 2 million reads on the EPIC! app. A Little Bit of THIS Dinosaur continues the playful humor around the amazing circle of life—or the conservation of mass—and adds a touch of empathy. Sisters Elleen Hutcheson and Darcy Pattison team up to bring the circle of life to kids. Each is shaking her finger at their mother wondering why she fed them those scrambled eggs.

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The Heartland Heroes, 9 12 fantasy

Five Fantasy Chapter Books

By: Darcy Pattison

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The Heartland Heroes, 9 12 fantasy

Five Fantasy Chapter Books

By: Darcy Pattison

Five fantasy chapter books that are perfect for 9-14 year olds. 1143 pages of reading! Included in this 5-book Box Set: THE WAYFINDER – Book 1 Can Win find what his heart longs for—healing for his land and for his broken heart. This riveting middle-grade fantasy combines the intriguing abilities to Find what’s missing with pulse-pounding suspense. Read to discover what one person can accomplish. THE FALCONER – Book 2 She strode out of the north country and into legend, a courageous falconer and her bird. Together, they must leave behind all they know and stop the fierce Zendi who have invaded her country. Brittney must find a heart of courage to boldly defend the Heartland. LIBERTY – Book 3 When your heart dreams of the impossible, where do you find the courage to push forward? From the fascinating world of tall ships comes this unlikely tale of humble pigs who fight for their dream. Come and join Penelope and Santiago on their journey. GARGOYLES – Book 4 When construction on the Cathedral of St. Stephens stops because of lack of money, Laurel’s father, the architect, must move on. But how can Laurel leave the only home she’s ever known? In this rich, surprising tale, Laurel risks her heart to find a treasure large enough to finish building the cathedral. She needs not one, but two miracles. VAGABONDS – Book 5 Galen’s heart longs for a safe home for his family and his people. Instead, destiny thrusts him into a dangerous quest for a permanent home. Can he lead a band of armadillos to find the fabled Faralone Falls? Read this gripping American fantasy set in Ozark mountains, the heartland of America.

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1629441856

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The Wayfinder, 9 12 fantasy

A Heartland Tale, Book 1

By: Darcy Pattison

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The Wayfinder, 9 12 fantasy

A Heartland Tale, Book 1

By: Darcy Pattison

“…deftly crafted and original fantasy novel that is very highly recommended…” Midwest Book Review This riveting middle-grade fantasy combines the intriguing abilities to Find what’s missing with pulse-pounding suspense. A great loss has frozen Win’s heart. He cares for nothing. But a plague is spreading like wildfire across the Heartland. Win must use his Wayfinding skills to descend into the great Rift, for beyond it lies the Well of Life. Only its waters will heal the plague. No one has ever returned from a journey into the Rift. But the Heartland depends on him. Can he put his loss behind him and fight for the Heartland? Discover what one person can accomplish. Read this story of how one person fights the plague, the pandemic that threatens the land.

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1629441376

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Novel Metamorphosis

Uncommon Ways to Revise

By: Darcy Pattison

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Novel Metamorphosis

Uncommon Ways to Revise

By: Darcy Pattison

Congratulations! You've finished a novel. What an accomplishment! Now what? Now, you need a innovative, in-depth guide to revision. Why Revise? Before revision: Nice Story After revision: Richer, deeper-the novel of your dreams. Novice or Seasoned: For aspiring novelists, mid-list novelists who want to break out, novelists who want to self-publish-successfully, writers who have completed NaNoWriMo but don't know what to do next, and writing critique groups looking for a way to help each other to the next level. Revising has never been easier! * Systematically inventory and diagnose your manuscript * Visually manipulate your manuscript to identify problems * Transform dull characters into fascinating, memorable people * Strengthen the narrative and emotional arcs * Sharpen dialogue * Morph dull settings into backdrops that set the mood * Enliven narrated events by selecting the right details * Use language with confidence * Add depth with narrative patterning In-depth professional development * Plan your novel's metamorphosis The Results A stronger, richer, deeper story, a story that makes readers weep and cry and turn the next page. Novel Metamorphosis, unlike most books on revision, turns theory into radical new tools which are practical, tangible, concrete. * Cut straight to the heart of your manuscript's problem * Develop your writing and editing skills * Understand the critical underlying structure of your story * Learn theory as you work * Spark in-depth discussions in your critique group

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Third Parties During the Populist Period

By: Darcy Richardson

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Third Parties During the Populist Period

By: Darcy Richardson

This engrossing narrative chronicles the period immediately following the collapse of the Greenback-Labor Party in the 1880s and the subsequent rise of Populism a few years later. Originating in the Midwest and the South as a political response to the increasingly painful economic distress of the nation's farmers, the Populist Party-the most powerful agrarian movement in American history-achieved major-party status in several states while electing governors in Colorado, Kansas, and South Dakota. In addition to winning nearly 400 state legislative races and holding five seats in the U.S. Senate, the Populists also captured twenty-two congressional seats during their high-water mark in 1896-the largest bloc of third-party congressmen since the Know-Nothing Party of the 1850s. Culminating with the party's demise in 1908, this period of rapid and unprecedented industrialization in American society also included the founding of the Socialist Party, a young and virile organization led by labor leader Eugene V. Debs that quickly eclipsed the older Socialist Labor Party on the American Left, and witnessed the venerable Prohibitionists-the country's oldest minor party-briefly emerge as the leading third-party movement in the United States.

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iUniverse

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0595443044

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9780595443048

Longing for Normal, 9-12 family contemporary

By: Darcy Pattison

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Longing for Normal, 9-12 family contemporary

By: Darcy Pattison

A boy unites an immigrant community and rebuilds his family–using a simple sourdough bread recipe. Eliot Winston, a grieving son, must convince his new step-mother – now Griff Winston’s widow – to adopt him. But when she married Griff Winston, Marj hadn’t bargained on being the single mother of a twelve-year-old boy. Alli Flynn, a foster child new to the school, convinces Eliot that he must fight to keep his family intact and the best way to do that is to help Mrs. Winston with the Bread Project, a fund raising project for the school. With his whole future at stake, Eliot tries hard to please Marj; but as the deadlines near for the Bread Project and for Marj to sign his adoption papers, Eliot finds it harder and harder to hang on to hope. In the tradition of Dicey’s Song by Cynthia Voigt, this story follows two kids who search for a family and a home.

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1629440434

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9781629440439

Pollen, 6 8 science

By: Darcy Pattison

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Pollen, 6 8 science

By: Darcy Pattison

Junior Library Guild Selection Starred Kirkus Review Elementary Science - POLLEN How long does it take for science to find an answer to a problem? On January 25, 1862, naturalist Charles Darwin received a box of orchids. One flower, the Madagascar star orchid, fascinated him. It had an 11.5" nectary, the place where flowers make nectar, the sweet liquid that insects and birds eat. How, he wondered, did insects pollinate the orchid? It took 130 years to find the answer. After experiments, he made a prediction. There must be a giant moth with a 11.5" proboscis, a straw-like tongue. Darwin died without ever seeing the moth, which was catalogued by entomologists in in 1903. But still no one had actually observed the moth pollinating the orchid. In 1992, German entomologist, Lutz Thilo Wasserthal, Ph.D. traveled to Madagascar. By then, the moths were rare. He managed to capture two moths and released them in a cage with the orchid. He captured the first photo of the moth pollinating the flower, as Darwin had predicted 130 years before. Backmatter includes information on the moth, the orchid, Charles Darwin, Lutz Wasserthal. Also included is Wasserthal's original photo taken in 1992.

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Pilgrims

By: Darcy Pattison

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Pilgrims

By: Darcy Pattison

THE BLUE PLANETS WORLD SERIES Earth finally receives a message from space: "You only live on land. Allow us to live in the seas." Rison will soon implode. They desperately need a new blue planet, a water planet. But Earth is crowded. Will humans be able to open their hearts to an alien race? Jake Rose joins the courageous crew of the Eagle 10 as they streak across the galaxy to Rison, the other blue planet. Their goal is to find the umjaadi starfish, the host of an organism that is deadly to the Phoke, the water people of Earth. The mission is foolhardy because Rison will soon implode--the catastrophe is mere days away--from a science-gone-wrong scenario. Forced to enter the Risonian society at its darkest hour, the team struggles against local politics and race against time to find the starfish. Utz Seehafer, the son and heir-apparent, of the southern Bo-See coalition is assigned to help the Earthlings' search. He battles his own demons of a lost brother, a grieving father, and the urgency of escaping a dying planet. Will he be able to save his beloved Derry, and their pet project, the great white shark named Godzilla? Pilgrims is the exciting conclusion of an epic science fiction trilogy that pits Risonians and Earthlings against inevitable implosion of a planet. In a rush against time, they must deal with the politics of desperate men and the tricks of a dying planet. Will they find the cure and escape in time?

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1629440698

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The Wayfinder, 9 12 fantasy

A Heartland Tale, Book 1

By: Darcy Pattison

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A Heartland Tale, Book 1

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Wisdom, the Midway Albatross - Animal & Nature Children's book

Surviving the Japanese Tsunami and other Disasters for Over 60 Years

By: Darcy Pattison

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Wisdom, the Midway Albatross - Animal & Nature Children's book

Surviving the Japanese Tsunami and other Disasters for Over 60 Years

By: Darcy Pattison

Starred PW Review: "Pattison writes crisply and evocatively..." Kids nonfiction picture book. The oldest wild bird in the world faced yet another danger when the Japanese Tsunami struck Midway Island where she lives. This is Wisdom's astounding story of survival of manmade and natural disasters for over 60 years. She has survived the dangers of living wild, plastic pollution, longline fishing, lead poisoning, and the Japanese earthquake. At 70 years old, she's still alive and still laying eggs and hatching chicks. A must-read true story to capture the imagination of children of any age. Darcy Pattison's Wisdom, the Midway Albatross inspires young scientists and nature lovers with a true story of an individual animal in an easy to read format with captivating illustrations. It's the first of a series of fascinating animal biographies for elementary readers. Pattison's science-related books bring kids face to face with the basic questions of science and help them think like scientists. You'll be awed and inspired as you read this amazing story of survival and hope amidst the difficulties of life. As you read it, think of this majestic albatross soaring over the deep blue sea, wild and free. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK: "It's marvelous! I LOVE it! And I got a lump in my throat, tears! And I'm a biologist! Your book is beautiful, meaningful, simple, elegant.........thank you for caring, thank you for sharing this story!" Kim Rivera, National Seabird Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries, Deputy ARA, Protected Resources Division, Alaska Region "Wisdom's story makes my heart soar." Kirby Larson, author of Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival and Winner of the Newbery Honor for Hattie Big Sky. "On December 10, 1956, early in my first visit to Midway, I banded 99 incubating Laysan Albatrosses in the 'downtown' area of Sand Island, Midway. Wisdom (band number 587-51945) is still alive, healthy, and incubating again in December 2011. While I have grown old and gray and get around only with the use of a cane, Wisdom still looks and acts just the same as on the day I banded her. . . remarkable true story. . . beautifully illustrated in color." Chandler S. Robbins, Sc.D, Senior Scientist (Retired), USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. FOR READERS WHO LOVE THESE BOOKS: BEI BEI GOES HOME BEHOLD THE BEAUTIFUL DUNG BEETLE FINDING WINNIE: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear MAGIC TREEHOUSE FACT TRACKER PANDAS AND OTHER ENDANGERED SPECIES SHARKS AND OTHER PREDATORS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READERS DON'T LET THEM DISAPPEAR DK EYEWITNESS BOOK ENDANGERED SPECIES CHARLOTTE'S WEB RING OF FIRE TREECOLOGY BIRDOLOGY FINDING GOBI POETREES THE HIVE QUEEN DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK LASSIE WISHTREE TOPICS: tsunami, wild animal, albatross, sea birds, survival, SEL, social emotional learning, Japan, Tohoku, bird, persistence, elementary science, environment, habitat, environmental education, STEM, STEAM, science, classroom teacher, award winning, animal, animal biography

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0979862183

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Desert Baths

By: Darcy Pattison

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Desert Baths

By: Darcy Pattison

A story about twelve animals and how they stay clean in a dry parched environment, including a bobcat, a quail, and a roadrunner.

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Arbordale Publishing

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1607185253

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Wisdom, the Midway Albatross

Read Along or Enhanced eBook

By: Darcy Pattison

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Wisdom, the Midway Albatross

Read Along or Enhanced eBook

By: Darcy Pattison

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Wisdom, the Midway Albatross—the oldest bird in the world—hatched a new chick in 2011, and two months later, the Japanese tsunami struck. Surviving manmade and natural disasters for over 60 years, Wisdom has braved living wild, plastic pollution, longline fishing, lead poisoning, and the Japanese earthquake. In this “Biography in Text and Art,” Harvill takes original photos as references to create accurate wildlife illustrations. These aren’t generic birds, but one particular individual in detail. Pattison’s careful research, vetted by scientists in the field, brings to life this this true story of an infant cub that must face a complicated world alone—and find a way to survive.

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Triangle Interactive, Inc.

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1684443245

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30 Days to a Stronger Novel

By: Darcy Pattison

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30 Days to a Stronger Novel

By: Darcy Pattison

Author and writing teacher Darcy Pattison provides help and inspiration to revise your novel in 30 Days. Each day's entry includes: Inspirational quotes examples that illustrates the topic Walk the Talk: easy, yet practical tips to immediately improve your novel TABLE OF CONTENTS Watership Down with Armadillos: Titles Search Me: Subtitles Defeat Interruptions: Chapter Divisions Scarlett or Pansy: The Right Character Name My Wound is Geography: Stronger Settings Horse Manure: Stronger Setting Details Weaklings: Every Character Must Matter Take Your Character's Pulse Yin-Yang: Connecting Emotional and Narrative Arcs Owls and Foreigners: Unique Character Dialogue Sneaky Shoes: Inner and Outer Character Qualities Friends or Enemies? Consistent Character Relationships Set Up the Ending: Begin at the Beginning Bang, Bang! Ouch! Scene Cuts Go Away! Take a Break Power Abs for Novels White Rocks Lead Me Home: Epiphanies The Final Showdown One Year Later: Tie up Loose Ends Great Deeds: Find Your Theme The Wide, Bright Lands: Theme Affects Setting Raccoons, Owls, and Billy Goats: Theme Affects Characters Side Trips: Choosing Subplots Of Parties, Solos, and Friendships: Knitting Subplots Together Feedback: Types of Critiquers Feedback: What You Need from Readers Stay the Course Please Yourself First The Best Job I Know to Do Live. Read. Write.

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162944040X

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Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma - 6-8 Animal Story

By: Darcy Pattison

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Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma - 6-8 Animal Story

By: Darcy Pattison

***NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2015*** Kids nonfiction picture book. When a mother puma attempts to steal a chicken, she is caught in a trap and dies. The search is on for orphaned cubs. Will the scientists be able to find the cubs before their time runs out? In this “Biography in Text and Art,” Harvill takes original photos as references to create accurate wildlife illustrations. These aren’t generic cats, but one particular individual in detail. Pattison’s careful research, vetted by scientists in the field, brings to life this this true story of an infant cub that must face a complicated world alone—and find a way to survive. Cutting Edge Environmental Science Today, scientists are working to create corridors, places for wildlife to safely travel from one wild place to another. The survival of this puma may depend on how fast scientists can develop corridors in the midst of a heavily populated area. This story shows the results of spreading population and loss of habitat on wild animals. Praise for WISDOM THE MIDWAY ALBATROSS: SURVIVING THE JAPANESE TSUNAMI AND OTHER DISASTERS FOR OVER 60 YEARS ". . .Pattison writes crisply and evocatively. . ." "Harvill contributes carefully detailed and naturalistic illustrations. . " Publisher's Weekly Starred Review

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Work the Pond

Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life

By: Darcy Rezac

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Work the Pond

Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life

By: Darcy Rezac

A networking expert shares his trademarked seven-step N.E.T.W.O.R.K. process to help readers make the right connections in both their business and personal lives, emphasizing such steps as "Never leave home without one's business cards" and "Keep it going--the art of follow-up and relationship-building." Original.

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Penguin

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0735204020

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Madison County

By: Darcy Dougherty Maulsby

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Madison County

By: Darcy Dougherty Maulsby

Mention Madison County and many people think of the iconic covered bridges that have graced the landscape for more than 140 years. While Hollywood made the bridges famous, there are many more stories to share, thanks to Madison County's rich history and vibrant culture. These stories include unforgettable people who shaped America--the men and women of the Underground Railroad in Madison County; renowned scientist George Washington Carver; and social reformer Susan B. Anthony, who advocated for women's voting rights from the county courthouse in 1875. Madison County natives have also made their mark on the world. Marion Morrison, who became the movie star John Wayne, was born in Winterset in 1907. During World War II, Winterset native George Stout protected priceless works of art from being looted and destroyed by the Nazis. A visionary, steadfast spirit continues to thrive in Madison County, where time-honored values of faith, family, and friendship endure. Growing from its strong agricultural heritage, Madison County embodies modern Iowa, where charming small towns, family farms, thriving businesses, and innovative people reflect the best of the Midwest.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467106224

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Vagabonds: 9-12 animal fantasy fiction

By: Darcy Pattison

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Vagabonds: 9-12 animal fantasy fiction

By: Darcy Pattison

For decades, the southern states have witnessed the relentless migration of vagabonds from Mexico. They are now found as far north as the Ozarks of southern Missouri. No one knows why they keep traveling north, ever northward. Until now. In the tradition of Charlotte's Web or The Underneath comes the American fantasy, VAGABONDS, the saga of El Garro's armadillo colony, the scouts and pioneers who have always been at the forefront of the migration. Rumors from their original homeland, the jungles far to the south, indicate that El Garro's colony may be nearing the fabled Faralone Falls, where they will find the answer to why they have traveled northward for decades. Galen must leave the comfort of his den and lead the search party. Accompanying him are Tex, a representative of the southern clans, Corrie, who is El Garro's daughter, and Blaze, the barn owl. Galen's quest for answers plays out against the background of the armadillo colony who has never before challenged their nomadic way of life. VAGABONDS is an American fantasy set in the Ozark mountains. Like El Garro's clan, we are a nation of immigrants, people who have known the sacrifice of leaving everything behind in hopes of finding a future and a hope for their families.

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1629440167

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How to Write a Children's Picture Book

Tips and Tricks for Writing Illustrated Picture Books for Kids

By: Darcy Pattison

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How to Write a Children's Picture Book

Tips and Tricks for Writing Illustrated Picture Books for Kids

By: Darcy Pattison

WRITING FOR CHILDREN **UPDATED New Chapter: How to write a metafiction picture book** Kids and books—they just go together. Children’s picture books are an addictive passion! You love reading to kids and wish that you could read one of your own. Now, you can make that dream a reality. Writing illustrated picture books for children can seem deceptively simple. You must tell a complete story in less than 1000 words, and less than 350 words is best. Characters grow and change and keep the reader emotionally invested, while also giving the illustrator great possibilities for the art. It’s a balancing act all the way around. Writing teacher and author of over a dozen children’s books Darcy Pattison explains the craft of writing children’s picture books. You’ll learn why format matters, how to appeal to kids and parents, how to write a read-aloud friendly book, and much more. Pattison provides tips on writing, editing, and marketing your manuscript to publishers. If you like detailed writing guides, plenty of contemporary examples, and practical worksheets, then you’ll love Darcy Pattison’s guidance on creating your own masterpiece that will fascinate generations of young readers.

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0979862167

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Road Whiz, 9 12 sports, family, contemporary

By: Darcy Pattison

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Road Whiz, 9 12 sports, family, contemporary

By: Darcy Pattison

Fourteen-year-old Jamie is growing too fast! Friends taunt him that his feet are so big the last time he stepped in a puddle, they called it the Mississippi River. As Jamie moves from 8th to 9th grade, Dad expects Jamie to join traditional sports, like football. Instead, Road Whiz, a retired greyhound racing dog, inspires Jamie to run. He starts training to run 5Ks. Like the retired greyhound, Jamie struggles with the question of why should he run? Does he run to win, or does he run because he loves running? With Road Whiz as his mentor, Jamie faces the challenges in his life, from family changes to his own growing body. This middle grade novel will mesmerize boys who struggle with the idea of competition. Jamie's resolution of his doubts, fears and hopes about competing will inspire boys as they experience their own disturbing, if inevitable, growth. Read now to run the race of your life!

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1629440981

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Searching for Oliver K. Woodman

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Imogene Poplar, a private investigator made of wood, is sent by a reporter and Tameka's Uncle Ray in search of the missing Oliver K. Woodman, and her journey is related through the letters and postcards of those she meets along the way.

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0152051848

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The Nantucket Sea Monster, 6 8 history, fake news

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The Nantucket Sea Monster, 6 8 history, fake news

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A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION | 2018 NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts. Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a news flash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shore of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses swore this wasn't a whale, but some new, fearsome creature. As eyewitness account piled up, newspaper stories of the sea monster spread quickly. Across the nation, people shivered in fear. Then, footprints were found on a Nantucket beach. Photographs were sent to prominent biologists for their opinion. Discussion swirled about raising a hunting party. On August 18, news spread across the island: the sea monster had been captured. Islanders ran to the beach and couldn't believe their eyes. This nonfiction picture book is a perfect tool to discuss non-political fake news stories. Back matter discusses the freedom of the press guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Quotes from Thomas Jefferson make it clear that fake news has always been one of the costs of a free press. A Timeline lists actual events in the order they occurred. A vocabulary list defines relevant words.

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1629440841

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Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma

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By: Darcy Pattison

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Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma

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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When a mother puma, an attempt to steal a chicken, she is caught in a trap and dies. The search is on for orphaned cubs. Will the scientists be able to find the cubs before their time runs out? In this “Biography in Text and Art,” Harvill takes original photos as references to create accurate wildlife illustrations. These aren’t generic cats, but one particular individual in detail. Pattison’s careful research, vetted by scientists in the field, brings to life this this true story of an infant cub that must face a complicated world alone—and find a way to survive.

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Triangle Interactive, Inc.

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1684443253

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Desert Baths

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Desert Baths

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A story about twelve animals and how they stay clean in a dry parched environment, including a bobcat, a quail, and a roadrunner.

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Arbordale Publishing

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1607185253

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Nefertiti, the Spidernaut

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Nefertiti, the Spidernaut

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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Most spiders spin a web and passively wait for prey to come to them. Jumping spiders, by contrast, actively hunt by jumping to catch their food. What if a jumping spider was sent to the International Space Station? When it jumped, it would simply float. No one knew if the spider could hunt in a weightless environment. This nonfiction picture book for elementary kids chronicles the amazing voyage of Nefertiti, the Spidernaut to the International Space Station and back. She’s a Phiddipus johnsonii, or Johnson jumping spider, native to western United States. Her colorful anatomy—red, black and teal—made for stunning photography and video. In 2012, Nefertitti clocked a record-breaking 100 days in space, during which time she circled Earth about 1584 times, traveling about 41,580,000 miles.

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1684443261

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Rowdy

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By: Darcy Pattison

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Rowdy

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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Captain Whitney Black McKee is a rowdy pirate! After traveling the seven seas and fighting sea monsters, it’s time to come back to homeport for a rest. But the Captain’s sleep has gone all awry. She desperately closes her eyes, but cannot find sleep. Sleepless. What’s a rowdy captain to do? She sends her crew a’thievin for a simple lullaby. But the rowdy heart doesn’t always know what it wants or needs. It’s not till Pappy appears that she finally finds her rest.

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1684443288

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Longing for Normal, 9-12 family contemporary

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Mims House

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1629440434

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11 Ways to Ruin a Photograph: A Military Family Story

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11 Ways to Ruin a Photograph: A Military Family Story

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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When her father goes soldiering for a year, a girl decides that without Dad at home, it’s not a family photo album. Though her beloved Nanny is in charge of the album that year, the girl makes sure that photographs of her never turn out well. Photos are blurred, wind blows hair in her face. April rains bring umbrellas to hide behind. Halloween means a mask. This poignant, yet funny family story, expresses a child’s anger and grief for a Dad whose work takes him away for long periods of time. It’s a tribute to the sacrifices made by military families and to those who care for children when a family needs support.

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1684443296

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How to Write a Children's Picture Book

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How to Write a Children's Picture Book

By: Darcy Pattison

You love reading to kids and wish that you could read one of your own. Now, it's possible. If you like detailed writing guides, plenty of contemporary examples, and practical worksheets, then you'll love Darcy Pattison's guidance on creating your own masterpiece that will fascinate generations of young readers.

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0985213485

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9780985213480

Liberty

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Liberty

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Liberty - A ROUSING TALE OF DANGER ON THE HIGH SEAS -- When Santiago is thrust into the farm's pigsty, Penelope is captivated by Santiago Talbert's boast, "I plan to sail the Seven Seas." Together, these extraordinary pigs escape the farm and cross into the land of Liberty, a parallel world where an intelligent human or animal can get ahead. They follow their dream to Boston harbor, where they try to convince sea captains that pigs can sail. First, though, Santiago learns mapmaking, while Penelope works on the docks loading ships. Eventually Penelope signs onto the Ice King's crew as he cuts and packs ice to ship to the far-flung corners of the world.When the fleet of ice ships sails, Penelope and Santiago join the crew of the flagship, captained by Captain Kingsley, the Ice King himself. A massive polar bear, he harbors dark secrets, and the pigs face the shocking truth: they alone can save the friendly sea serpents from the Ice King's clutches. From the fascinating world of tall ships comes this unlikely tale of humble pigs who follow their dream. Come and follow the Talberts on their journey.

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1629440647

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Erosion

How Hugh Bennett Saved America’s Soil and Ended the Dust Bowl

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How Hugh Bennett Saved America’s Soil and Ended the Dust Bowl

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A compelling, kid-friendly, and visually appealing erosion story. – Kirkus review 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book list When the dust storms of the 1930s threatened to destroy U.S. farming and agriculture, Hugh Bennett knew what to do. For decades, he had studied the soils in every state, creating maps showing soil composition nationwide. He knew what should be grown in each area, and how to manage the land to conserve the soil. He knew what to do for weathering and erosion. To do that, he needed the government’s help. But how do you convince politicians that the soil needs help? Hugh Bennett knew what to do. He waited for the wind. This is the exciting story of a soil scientist confronting politicians to encourage them to pass a law to protect the land, the soil. When the U.S. Congress passed a law establishing the Soil Conservation Service, it was the first government agency in the world dedicated to protecting the land, to protecting the Earth. Read this amazing story of an unchronicled early environmentalist, Hugh Bennett, the founder of the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service).

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