Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Fifth-grader "Encyclopedia" Leroy Brown solves ten mysteries and, by putting the solutions at the back of the book, challenges the reader to do the same.

Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Challenges readers to solve ten mysteries using the same clues as the ten-year-old detective Encyclopedia Brown, with answers given in a separate section.

Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Challenges readers to solve ten mysteries using the same clues as the ten-year-old detective Encyclopedia Brown, with answers given in a separate section.

Encyclopedia Brown Tracks Them Down - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Challenges readers to solve ten mysteries using the same clues as the ten-year-old detective Encyclopedia Brown, with answers given in a separate section.

Encyclopedia Brown Lends a Hand - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

The solutions to ten mysteries solved by Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown are given in a separate section, challenging the reader to match wits with the ten-year-old mastermind of Idaville''s war on crime.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Carnival Crime - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Ten exciting new adventures for the famous boy detective! Everyone''s favorite fifth-grade gumshoe is back on the case! Following the classic Encyclopedia Brown formula, this installment presents ten mysteries, complete with answers at the end of the book that allow the reader to solve the cases along with the boy detective. Join Encyclopedia Brown as he takes on cases of giant diamonds, lazy lions, a country singer, and of course a trip to the carnival.

Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson? - Shelia P. Moses - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Discover how a young girl who was the star of her school''s debate team became a federal jurist and the first Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court.Presenting Who HQ Now: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Born in Washington, DC, in 1970, and raised in Miami, Florida, Ketanji Brown Jackson developed an interest in law and politics at an early age. As a preschooler, she sat with her father and watched him complete his law school assignments. And even though some people, including a school guidance counselor, discouraged Ketanji from aiming high, she proved them wrong and graduated with honors from Harvard Law School. She went on to serve on the U.S. District Court in 2013 and the United States Court of Appeals in 2021 before making history and becoming the first Black woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court in 2022.Learn more about Ketanji Brown Jackson''s story in this addition to the New York Times bestselling series.

Red House, Brown Mouse - Jane Godwin - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

*A Children''s Book Committee Best Board Book of the Year*A bit Each Peach Pear Plum , a bit All the World , this acclaimed read-aloud celebrates colors, counting, and more. Deceptively simple yet packed with delights and now perfectly sized for babies and toddlers, it''s an ideal baby shower or toddler birthday gift. Red house, blue house, green house, tree house. See the tiny mouse in her little brown house? As an adventurous little mouse sets off into the world, she introduces new concepts to the very youngest. From colors and counting to animals and vehicles, this rhyming read-aloud gem is sure to enthrall babies and toddlers, who will delight in the search-and-find element on every spread--the intrepid mouse herself! * "Wonderful...Delightful" -- Kirkus (starred review) * "Excellent...Perfectly aimed at the very youngest" -- The Horn Book (starred review) "Appealing...Calls for engagement on multiple levels" -- Publishers Weekly "Fun...offers multiple opportunities for reader interaction" -- SLJ

The Boys in the Boat - Daniel James Brown - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George Clooney The #1 New York Times –bestselling story about the American Olympic rowing triumph in Nazi Germany—from the author of Facing the Mountain . For readers of Unbroken , out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.

The Boys in the Boat - Daniel James Brown - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

The inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Directed by George Clooney exclusively in theaters December 25, 2023!The #1 New York Timesbestselling true story about the American rowing triumph of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin from the author of Facing the Mountain.For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys' own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man's personal quest.

Who Was Charles Schulz? - Joan Holub - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Learn more about the cartoonist who created Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the lovable Peanuts gang in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series! Charles (otherwise known as Sparky) Schulz always loved drawing from the time he was a young child, and as he grew older, he turned this passion into a phenomenally successful career. His early doodles of his mischievous dog and of a shy boy inspired two of his most familiar and beloved characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Here''s the story about Peanuts gang and Charles''s life that''s sure to excite all readers but especially those who love the classic cartoon series.

Beaky Barnes and the Devious Duck - David Ezra Stein - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein returns to the world of Beaky Barnes with this follow-up graphic novel featuring David's signature humor and unmistakable art style.Watch out for the devious duck! A new bird has arrived in Simpleton and is here to ruffle some feathers with a plan to trick the townspeople out of their money. For what, you might ask? Buying freshly baked bread! (A duck's favorite snack, of course.)Meanwhile, the chef wants to hire a baker, the inspector is looking to get strong, and the inventor is trying out some new (explosive) ideas for a kitchen invention contest. But what about our favorite chicken? Well, her egg is now an adorable baby chick, and Beaky Barnes is catching on to the duck's tricks.

Daring Greatly - Brene Brown - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

The award-winning teacher and author of The Gifts of Imperfection encourages readers to embrace their vulnerabilities in order to live whole, courageous lives, explaining that traits typically regarded as character flaws and weaknesses are actually clear paths to engagement and meaningful connections.

Diana Taurasi - Monica Brown - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Diana Taurasi - Monica Brown - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Marian Anderson - Katheryn Russell Brown - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Brown Girl Dreaming - Jacqueline Woodson - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

A New York Times Bestseller and National Book Award Winner Jacqueline Woodson, the acclaimed author of Red at the Bone , tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become. A National Book Award WinnerA Newbery Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Award Winner Praise for Jacqueline Woodson: Ms. Woodson writes with a sure understanding of the thoughts of young people, offering a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story . . . but a mature exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery.”— The New York Times Book Review

Clive Cussler Condor's Fury - Graham Brown - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Kurt Austin faces mind-control technology and cutting-edge weaponry in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the ?grand master of adventure? Clive Cussler. On a NUMA training mission in the Caribbean, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala catch a distress call from a nearby freighter. Leaping into action, they locate a damaged vessel and a dead captain clutching a shotgun. While searching the freighter for clues, Kurt and Joe are ambushed by crew members who seem terrified and disoriented, almost brainwashed. The trawler they were hauling has vanished, taken the men say by baffling lights that circled the ship. Kurt and Joe deduce that the men are suffering from Havana Syndrome, which deepens the mystery and raises the stakes. Soon, they're confronting Cuban mercenaries who plan to use magnificent modern airships to hijack a nuclear submarine culminating in a life-or-death showdown in the skies.

Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Records ten of the adventures of the fifth-grade genius who solves Idaville''s criminal cases, including cases involving a seven-foot boy, a murdered pet skunk, and stolen false teeth.

Encyclopedia Brown Finds the Clues - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Presents the essential facts of ten mysteries, giving the reader the opportunity to solve the cases before examining the boy detective''s solutions.

The Boys in the Boat - Daniel James Brown - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George ClooneyThe New York Times bestselling young readers adaptation of The Boys in the Boat, now in paperback with bonus content including an author Q&A and never-before-seen photographsInspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36' For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler. At the center of the tale is Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, whose personal quest captures the spirit of his generation the generation that would prove in the coming years that the Nazis could not prevail over American determination and optimism. This deeply emotional yet easily accessible young readers adaptation of the award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller features never-before-seen photographs, highly visual back matter, and an exclusive new introduction.

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Midnight Visitor - Donald J. Sobol - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Idaville''s boy detective applies concepts from history, science, and the study of human behavior to the known facts in ten perplexing cases.

Harbor Me - Jacqueline Woodson - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People's LiteratureA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Jacqueline Woodson's first middle-grade novel since National Book Award winner Brown Girl Dreaming celebrates the healing that can occur when a group of students share their stories. It all starts when six kids have to meet for a weekly chat--by themselves, with no adults to listen in. There, in the room they soon dub the ARTT Room (short for "A Room to Talk"), they discover it's safe to talk about what's bothering them--everything from Esteban's father's deportation and Haley's father's incarceration to Amari's fears of racial profiling and Ashton's adjustment to his changing family fortunes. When the six are together, they can express the feelings and fears they have to hide from the rest of the world. And together, they can grow braver and more ready for the rest of their lives.

Juliet Takes a Breath - Gabby Rivera - Bog - Penguin Group USA - Plusbog.dk

"F***ing outstanding."--Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author?Rivera captures both the disappointments and the possibilities that come with realizing that your life's solution cannot be figured out by someone else.? The New York Times Book Review Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to her family the night before flying to Portland, Oregon, to intern with her favorite feminist writer--what's sure to be a life-changing experience. And when Juliet's coming out crashes and burns, she's not sure her mom will ever speak to her again.But Juliet has a plan--sort of. Her internship with legendary author Harlowe Brisbane, the ultimate authority on feminism, women's bodies, and other gay-sounding stuff, is sure to help her figure out this whole "Puerto Rican lesbian" thing. Except Harlowe's white. And not from the Bronx. And she definitely doesn't have all the answers . . .In a summer bursting with queer brown dance parties, a sexy fling with a motorcycling librarian, and intense explorations of race and identity, Juliet learns what it means to come out--to the world, to her family, to herself.