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When Mum brings home a new houseguest from the exotic animal hospital, it sparks a great idea. Naomi decides to form a snake rescue club with her best friend, Emma, and her brother, Nolan. But tensions arise with her next-door neighbour Taylor, who hates snakes. Will the snakes bring them together or drive them apart? One thing is for certain: rescuing snakes leads to adventures, and even friendships, that Naomi could never have imagined! Filled with fun snake facts that will intrigue readers whether they’re fans of snakes or not, Naomi Nash Saving Snakes mixes information with an engaging, lively story, making it perfect for all readers of other animal-focused chapter book series as well as those with a particular interest in reptiles.

Trudy’s parents are older than other kids’ parents. As she enters middle school, Ma and Pop are in their sixties and seventies—so old, in fact, that most people mistake them for her grandparents. As if that isn’t complicated enough, Trudy’s also having a hard time at school. Math class isn’t going so well, and Ashley—who she pinky-swore she would always be best friends with—has ditched her for a new crowd. Life at Benavidez Middle School is certainly an adjustment. As the school year goes on, she finds a new best friend, the straight-talking Roshanda; has her first serious crush on a boy; and gets used to life with lockers and class schedules. But just when things are getting better at school, Trudy and Ma notice that Pop is acting funny—he forgets to pick Trudy up from school and starts to put groceries away in the bathroom. Soon, Trudy and her mother embark on a quest to find out what is wrong. Told in a voice that is honest and pure, Trudy tells the story of an eleven-year-old girl who is growing up while her beloved Pop, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, slips away.

The mixed-race son of apple pickers, Manz lives with his hard-drinking mother and her truck-driver boyfriend in the hardscrabble world of dusty Rockhill, Texas. Forced to take a summer job rebuilding fence of a cattle ranch, Manz works alongside his friend Jed and meets a girl named Vanessa -- but even among his friends, Manz suffers from an uncontrollable paranoia. As the summer wears on, Manz becomes convinced that "Operation Wetback," a brutal postwar relocation program, is being put back into effect. As the voices in his head grow louder and more insistent, Manz struggles to negotiate the difficulties of adolescence, the perils of an oppressed environment, and the terror of losing his grip on reality.

Fifteen-year-old Calli has just about everything she could want in life--two loving moms, a good-looking boyfriend, and a best friend who has always been there for support. An only child, Calli is excited when her parents announce that they want to be foster parents. Unfortunately, being a foster sister to Cherish is not at all what Calli expected. First Cherish steals Calli's boyfriend, then begins to pit Calli's moms against one another, and she even steals Calli's iPod. Tired of being pushed around and determined to get even, Calli steals one of Cherish's necklaces. But this plan for revenge goes horribly awry, and Cherish ends up in juvenile detention. Isolating herself from her moms, her boyfriend, and even her best friend, Calli wrestles with her guilt and tries to figure out a way to undo the damage she's caused. When her moms are asked to take on another foster child, Calli sees an opportunity to make amends for her past mistakes. Funny, moving, and emotionally rich, Calli is a portrait of an endearing young woman caught between adolescence and adulthood, striving to do the right thing even when all of her options seem wrong.

Fifteen-year-old Calli has just about everything she could want in life--two loving moms, a good-looking boyfriend, and a best friend who has always been there for support. An only child, Calli is excited when her parents announce that they want to be foster parents. Unfortunately, being a foster sister to Cherish is not at all what Calli expected. First Cherish steals Calli's boyfriend, then begins to pit Calli's moms against one another, and she even steals Calli's iPod. Tired of being pushed around and determined to get even, Calli steals one of Cherish's necklaces. But this plan for revenge goes horribly awry, and Cherish ends up in juvenile detention. Isolating herself from her moms, her boyfriend, and even her best friend, Calli wrestles with her guilt and tries to figure out a way to undo the damage she's caused. When her moms are asked to take on another foster child, Calli sees an opportunity to make amends for her past mistakes. Funny, moving, and emotionally rich, Calli is a portrait of an endearing young woman caught between adolescence and adulthood, striving to do the right thing even when all of her options seem wrong.

Explore bug facts while practicing the ABCs--for kids ages 1 to 3.From ants to zebra spiders, there's a bug for every letter of the alphabet Meet a huge variety of our many-legged friends with this colorful book made just for toddlers. They'll dive into awesome trivia about bugs--like what they eat and where they live--all while learning their letters.The ABC Bug Book is an engrossing alphabet book, specially designed with preschoolers in mind, to help them sharpen their reading skills while learning about the fascinating world of bugs. With a plethora of fascinating facts and vibrant pictures, this children's bug book enhances their natural curiosity about these many-legged creatures. Get a preschool bug book that includes: Crawling critters from A to Z--Connect all 26 letters to different bugs to help little ones remember what they learn.Fascinating facts and pictures--Age-appropriate language and tons of vibrant photos will keep kids engaged with every page.A quiet time activity--This book is perfect for adults to read aloud, or for kids and parents to read together.Help kids learn the alphabet and get excited about nature with this big book of bugs.

Naomi, Emma, and Taylor are heading to drama camp, but the drama doesn't stay at camp. Word is spreading about the snake-saving club, and when a local news crew asks to interview the club, things grow tense. Naomi wants to teach people more about snakes, but she's not the only one who longs for a moment of fame. During the interview, things go from bad to worse. Can Naomi salvage the interview, her drama camp performance, and the club?

When an older couple tells Naomi and the rest of the club about a mean snake at a nearby pond, Naomi dismisses their concerns. After all, a pond is a natural place, and snakes aren't mean--they're just snakes. But the reports of an aggressive snake keep coming. That's unusual. The club decides to investigate. It's up to them to solve the mystery of the "mean" snake before someone gets hurt.

When Mom brings home a new houseguest from the exotic animal hospital, it sparks a great idea. Naomi decides to form a snake rescue club with her best friend, Emma, and her brother, Nolan. But tensions arise with her next-door neighbor Taylor, who hates snakes. Will the snakes bring them together or drive them apart? One thing is for certain: rescuing snakes leads to adventures--and even friendships--that Naomi never imagined

Naomi, Emma, and Taylor are heading to drama camp, but the drama doesn't stay at camp. Word is spreading about the snake-saving club, and when a local news crew asks to interview the club, things grow tense. Naomi wants to teach people more about snakes, but she's not the only one who longs for a moment of fame. During the interview, things go from bad to worse. Can Naomi salvage the interview, her drama camp performance, and the club?

When Naomi gets a tip about a strange snake sighting in the neighborhood, she knows it's a job for her snake-saving club. Naomi, Nolan, and Emma go to investigate and get a huge surprise. The snake isn't a native Texas species--it's a ball python Did someone dump an unwanted pet, or did this snake somehow get lost? Naomi's parents agree she can keep the snake if no one claims it. But can Naomi bring herself to solve the mystery if it costs her the pet snake she's always wanted?

Practice the ABCs while learning about snakes There are over 3,000 snake species in the world Some snakes live in trees, some in the desert, and some even call the sea home.ABC books help young learners gain familiarity and expand their vocabulary. Explore learning about different snake species while building important language skills The colorful photographs keep children engaged, building upon their natural curiosity and interest in snakes.Come explore different kinds of snakes from A to Z

Practice the ABCs and learn about reptiles Reptiles range from small chameleons to giant crocodiles with many unique species in between. This book goes beyond the basics, making it perfect for families/groups with mixed ages or a gift for an enthusiast at any age. ABC books help young learners gain familiarity and expand their vocabulary. Explore learning about different reptile species while building important language skills The colorful photographs keep children engaged, building upon their natural curiosity and interest in reptiles.Come learn about these fascinating creatures from A to Z

Practice the ABCs while learning about construction vehicles There are many kinds of construction trucks and machines that perform a variety of jobs. This book is perfect for families/groups with mixed ages or a gift for an enthusiast at any age.ABC books help young learners gain familiarity and expand their vocabulary. Explore learning about different construction vehicles while building important language skills The colorful photographs keep children engaged, building upon their natural curiosity and interest in trucks and machines.Come explore different types of construction vehicles from A to Z

Practice the ABCs while learning the names of various desserts. There are many different kinds of delicious desserts such as cakes, cookies, custards, puddings, pies, and more.ABC books help young learners gain familiarity and expand their vocabulary. Explore learning about different delicious desserts while building important language skills The colorful photographs keep children engaged, building upon their natural curiosity and interest in sweet treats and the world around them.Come explore desserts from A to Z

Come explore Texas parks and places from A to Z There are many areas in Texas with unique features and compelling historical facts. This book is perfect for families/groups with mixed ages or a gift for an enthusiast at any age.ABC books help young learners gain familiarity and expand their vocabulary. Explore learning about parks in Texas while building important language skills The colorful photographs keep children engaged, building upon their natural curiosity in the world around them.Practice the ABCs while learning about famous parks and places in Texas

Practice the ABCs while learning about construction vehicles There are many kinds of construction trucks and machines that perform a variety of jobs. This book is perfect for families/groups with mixed ages or a gift for an enthusiast at any age.ABC books help young learners gain familiarity and expand their vocabulary. Explore learning about different construction vehicles while building important language skills The colorful photographs keep children engaged, building upon their natural curiosity and interest in trucks and machines.Come explore different types of construction vehicles from A to Z

Come meet some derpy herps from A to Z Derpetology is derived from the word herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians), and it is a celebration of derpy herps of all kinds. This book is an homage to the popular online Derpetology group and L.E.A.R.N. (Louisiana Exotic Animal Resource Network), the reptile rescue center at the heart of it all. Derp enthusiasts (reptile keepers, animal rehabilitators, wildlife photographers, and more) contributed every picture in this book to help raise funds for L.E.A.R.N. This colorful book features engaging photos and interesting trivia about reptiles and amphibians.

Thousands of frog and toad species can be found all over the world (apart from Antarctica) These diverse amphibians have amazing adaptations and strange features that help them survive a variety of conditions from dry deserts to frozen landscapes. And yes, some frog and toad species look like they have warts and even butts. Hop on over to read about these fascinating animals This animal fact book is perfect for families with kids ages 4-10 or a gift for a frog enthusiast at any age. Bob Ferguson II's amazing, vibrant photographs keep readers of all ages engaged, building upon their natural curiosity and interest in frogs