Laura Sullivan

When the 2004-2005 NHL lockout was realized, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany eagerly absorbed foreigners and locals alike, as out-of-work NHLers looked to keep their game sharp and give back to the communities that taught them to play. Little did they know how much of the experience would prepare them for the "new" NHL. Join them on this ultimate hockey road trip through Europe in the locker rooms, on the ice and in the streets. Sit behind Jaromir Jagr's mother in Kladno. Admire the Alps with Joe Thornton and Rick Nash. Walk through a pine forest to Peter Forsberg's childhood rink. Debate with Russian police at the Dynamo arena to meet Alexander Ovechkin before he became an NHL star. And experience all the adventures of dozens of NHLers like Danny Briere, Martin St. Louis, Alexei Kovalev, Ilya Kovalchuk, Alexei Yashin, Mike Knuble, Henrik Lundqvist, Zdeno Chara, Daniel Alfredsson, Saku Koivu, Miroslav Satan, Martin Brodeur, Sergei Fedorov and Dominic Hasek. The pain of lost dreams from a canceled season may be turned aside, but these experiences will never be forgotten.

The Ultimate Hockey Road Trip Through Europe with the NHL's Best

Away Games

The Australian box jellyfish is the most venomous animal in the oceans, with the capability to kill a human in minutes. There are about fifty species of box jellyfish. Readers learn where they live, how they eat, how they strike, what happens when one stings you, and what creature is immune to its powerful poison.

The Box Jellyfish

Its hard to believe but some people keep aggressive and dangerous deathstalker scorpions as pets. Readers learn where this arachnid lives, what it likes to eat, the power of its venom, what medical science has done with this venom to treat patients, and why it lives up to its terrifying name.

The Deathstalker Scorpion

People will see different creatures in an ocean than they will in a lake. The difference is the amount of salt in the water each creature needs to survive. This book outlines the difference between such creatures, provides a quiz to test a students knowledge, and details the creatures that can live in both environments.

Saltwater and Freshwater Creatures Explained

Discover the life of Sir Henry Morgan, the feared privateer for the British Crown who later became lieutenant governor of Jamaica.

Sir Henry Morgan

The poison dart frog is a colorful creature with a colorful history. Readers learn the ways man has used this amphibian, which is one of the most toxic creatures on earth, for good and for evil. They will also discover its lifecycle, where it lives, how it creates its poison, what it eats, and what eats it.

The Poison Dart Frog

Ruth Bjorklund

William McGeveran

The titles in this popular series includes a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Alaska. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the state. Lists of key people, events, cities, plants and animals, and political figures, plus fact boxes and quotes, provide easily accessible information that is supplemented by activities such as crafts, recipes, and a map quiz. Historic photos, artwork, and other images enhance the text. All books in the It's My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.

Third Edition

Alaska

Without the American Revolution, the United States would not be what it is today, and without the help of important men and women, the United States may not have won its independence. One of the most important roles a person could play was that of a spy. Spies were important to both sides of the war. Read all about the men and women who helped the United States win the war of independence through secrets, disguises, and dangerous missions. This book introduces readers to Americas history in an engaging way, with photographs and illustrations, colorful designs, a glossary, and a Find Out More section.

Life As a Spy in the American Revolution

Newberry Award honoree and author of Ella Enchanted and others.

Gail Carson Levine

Plants are natures decorations, whether they produce bright flowers or just lovely leaves and stems. Young botanists can learn the characteristics of two kinds of plants is the way they reproduces, take a quiz on what they have learned, and discover the plants that are exceptions the rules.

Flowering and Nonflowering Plants Explained

Discover the life and business of colonial dressmakers, the only business a colonial woman could purchase during that period.

The Colonial Dressmaker

Present-day America owes its diversity to the men, women, and children who endured hardships to make America what it is today. Among these were the first immigrants. Many people traveled by boat, and perhaps the most famous immigrant-carrying boat was the Mayflower. This is the story of the Mayflower and what the voyage was like for the men, women, and children who traveled on it.

Life As a Passenger on the Mayflower

Discover the life, training, and equipment of the colonial minuteman, the men tasked with defending the colonies.

The Colonial Minuteman

World War II was a difficult, frightening time for many people around the globe. In the United States, difficulties arose after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in December 1941. People became suspicious of Japanese Americans living in the United States. As a result, many Japanese Americans were put into internment camps

Life As a Child in a Japanese Internment Camp

Love is the most powerful of all the emotions. Without it we cannot grow. No matter how young or old we are, we need to know that we are loved-and remembering the ones who love us enables us to become healthy, strong people. This is especially true for young people who are still developing and growing. Being separated from the ones we love is not always a choice, and children need to remember all the people who love or have loved them, regardless of distance. The Rag Doll shares how one family keeps love alive through a magical rag doll. It is a sweet and emotional story reminding us that love is the greatest gift of all-a gift that transcends distance and even death-and the book's message will bring comfort to anyone who needs to be reassured that they are loved. This beautifully illustrated book is sure to become a family classic, a story to share with children and grandchildren for years to come.

The Rag Doll

Linda Deslauriers

Awakening Hair - Caring for Your Cosmic Antenna is about experiencing new Hair Dynamics creating magic in your life. Some people think of hair simply as dead cells hanging off their head. Awakening Hair invites you to experience hair as an extension of our living selves, profoundly affected by our biological functions, hair care practices, environmental impacts, and even our thoughts. Hair can also be experienced as cosmic antenna, able to receive and transmit information and energy. It can function as a sixth sense. Awakening Hair reveals nature's guidance that will help you realize your most enlivened hair ever. Beginning with The Power of Hair Gardening, the wisdom in each chapter will help you grow, achieve and maintain the healthiest hair possible using life enhancing practices. Understanding what kind of hair you have, the benefits of nature's elements, and the cycles of the seasons, sun and moon, will create a new improved, relationship with your hair. We have all experienced 'bad hair days'. Studies at Yale University have shown that bad hair days diminish self-confidence, and increase feelings of shame, self-doubt, social insecurity and self-criticism. You can discover how to end 'bad hair days', create 'great hair days' leading to a happier life. In Awakening Hair you can determine the style of hair care that suits you best, and design your Personal Hair Care Improvement plan. Along with Five Easy Steps to Sustainable Hair Care, this will streamline your experience with your hair. To make finding the right products for your hair even easier, you will find a guide alerting you to the ingredients you most want to avoid. Awakening Hair may be your introduction to Hair Balancing, the holistic healing art that cuts hair with a precise pattern of sacred geometry. It is based on the principles and points of acupuncture and cranio-sacral therapy and is most noted for releasing hair trauma, reducing hair loss, enhancing hair growth, and making hair happy!

Caring for Your Cosmic Antenna

Awakening Hair

David C. King

Stephanie Fitzgerald

This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Virginia. All books in the It's My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.

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