Kirjahaku

Sporting events aren't only measured by the scores and results of their contests and competitions, but also by the interpersonal relationships they foster and reinforce between friends, families, and generations. Games and events have been a unifying bond that has brought people together, sometimes with not much more in common than their mutual support of their teams. This bond can last far longer than the event itself, and can forge lifetime relationships that might not have existed before the discovery of this mutual respect. Often, you can look back and realize that it was so much more than a game.

The Oklahoma Land Rush gave every man the opportunity to stake his claim to a piece of the American Dream. Sooners and Boomers, winners and losers, the hearty and the hardscrabble, all raced westward in the hope of finding their own little piece of paradise. For mark and Junior, two young men who were just coming of age at the dawn of this new century, life presented them with a different set of circumstances. How can you decide when your friend needs your help, your family is counting on you, and your country may be going to war? And what are all of these historical figures doing in Enid, Oklahoma?Legend states that at the end of the rainbow there is a pot of gold. Most people say this isn't true, but then most people have never tried wishing on a rainbow. Hope and dreams are riches far more valuable than any mere pot of gold. And, you might not have to wish for it. Everything you ever wanted might have been right here all along. All you have to do is open your eyes.This story takes place over a hundred years ago. There are many things that were much different back then. However, there are also many things that haven't changed. Friends and family, love and loyalty, and even bias and prejudice remain to this day. Our ability to understand, adapt, live and learn from them will always be part of life.

People were constantly telling Kelly O'Brien about all the things she couldn't do. Women couldn't vote. Women couldn't serve in the Army. Women couldn't work and have a career. And the one thing that bothered her the most, women couldn't be on the Seaside Park Beach Patrol. Still, her parents told her that as long as she believed in herself, nothing could hold her back. She could do anything she wanted to do.Danny and Eddie Taylor were brothers but their personalities were as different as night and day. Danny was athletic and quite outgoing. You could almost say that he was charismatic. Eddie was much more quiet and shy. He developed a stutter at an early age and bullies made fun of him whenever he had to speak in class. Although he would eventually outgrow it, he still spent most of his time in his room with his books.These three friends were fascinated by the legends and lore of the pirates who had once sailed the Barnegat Bay. Occasionally, they would even try their hand at digging for buried pirate gold. When they heard a story about the lost treasure of Joe Mulliner, their search was on.(Review) "The Lost Treasure of Joe Mulliner is an exciting coming-of-age story that includes a young woman's point of view."

The Earth is running out of cheese. The Moon is made of green cheese. Who is brave enough to rocket to the MoonGather up all the cheese and save the world? Rocket Boy

Come along with Brody and Sophie as they take you on a tour of the solar system. You will visit and learn all about each one of the planets. There will be fun facts and interesting stories along the way. You might even have enough time to send a few postcards from your adventures . While Brody and Sophie are busy, their cousin Alison will take over. You will visit the Earth's Moon, learn about what became of Pluto, and she may even introduce you to a few of her new friends she met along the way. "Postcards from the Planets" will take you on the trip of your lifetime.

A child wishes that they were a duck and mentions some of the advantages it would bring. But, the child soon realizes that many disadvantages can go along with it and is ultimately glad that they are not a duck. This is followed by wishes to be a monkey, elephant, bird, dog, hippo, cat, fish, cow, and frog, all with the same outcome. The child finally realizes that the only thing they really want to be is themself. This book helps build pride, self esteem and even slips in a little teaching about the animals in discussion. It is designed to be both a colorful, and funny family time storybook as well as a happy first reader.