Author: Amy Gutierrez
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Smarty Marty Takes the Field is an inspiring picture book from Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Amy Gutierrez—better known as Amy G—and award-winning author/illustrator Anika Orrock about the courage it takes to break down gender barriers in the world of sports and beyond. Special Interview with Alyssa Nakken Having proven her baseball chops in Smarty Marty’s Got Game, this time Marty is making a play for manager, something no girl has ever done in her town’s Little League history. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks she can do it, but a chance encounter with a very special trailblazer gives her the courage to turn her fear into opportunity. Complete with plenty of baseball knowledge and go-get-’em-girl empowerment, this story is sure to inspire young readers to ask themselves, “If not you, who?” Smarty Marty series Smarty Marty’s Got Game (#1) illustrated by Adam McCauley Smarty Marty Steps Up Her Game (#2) illustrated by Ariana Killora Smarty Marty Takes the Field (#3) illustrated by Anika Orrock Also available: Smarty Marty’s Official Gameday Sourcebook
Smarty Marty Steps Up Her Game
Author: Amy Gutierrez
Publisher: Cameron
ISBN: 9781944903084
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Smarty Marty, and her little brother Mikey, are back in the first in a series of illustrated chapter books, about a girl who loves baseball, written by San Francisco Giants in-game reporter Amy Gutierrez. Smarty Marty is the official scorekeeper for her little brother's Little League team. But when the game announcer fails to show up for the first game, Marty is called to announce the game, inspiring her dream not only to score but to announce. But not everyone is happy about a girl getting to announce a baseball game.
Publisher: Cameron
ISBN: 9781944903084
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Smarty Marty, and her little brother Mikey, are back in the first in a series of illustrated chapter books, about a girl who loves baseball, written by San Francisco Giants in-game reporter Amy Gutierrez. Smarty Marty is the official scorekeeper for her little brother's Little League team. But when the game announcer fails to show up for the first game, Marty is called to announce the game, inspiring her dream not only to score but to announce. But not everyone is happy about a girl getting to announce a baseball game.
Smarty Marty's Got Game
Author: Amy Gutierrez
Publisher: Cameron
ISBN: 9781937359515
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mikey thinks baseball is boring until he attends a game with his sister who explains the strategy, positions, and rules of the game.
Publisher: Cameron
ISBN: 9781937359515
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mikey thinks baseball is boring until he attends a game with his sister who explains the strategy, positions, and rules of the game.
Smarty Marty's Official Gameday Scorebook
Author: Amy Gutierrez
Publisher: Cameron
ISBN: 9781937359768
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Smarty Marty's Got Game is an inspirational baseball story that touches all ages and crosses multiple generations. Best-selling author Amy Gutierrez, the San Francisco Giants in-game reporter for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, adds to her heart-warming story with this easy and instructional big league scorebook.
Publisher: Cameron
ISBN: 9781937359768
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Smarty Marty's Got Game is an inspirational baseball story that touches all ages and crosses multiple generations. Best-selling author Amy Gutierrez, the San Francisco Giants in-game reporter for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, adds to her heart-warming story with this easy and instructional big league scorebook.
Dear Martin
Author: Nic Stone
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 1101939524
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
"Powerful, wrenching.” –JOHN GREEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down "Raw and gripping." –JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling coauthor of All American Boys "A must-read!” –ANGIE THOMAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning #1 New York Times bestselling debut, a William C. Morris Award Finalist. Justyce McAllister is a good kid, an honor student, and always there to help a friend—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can't escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates. Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out. Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up—way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack. "Vivid and powerful." -Booklist, Starred Review "A visceral portrait of a young man reckoning with the ugly, persistent violence of social injustice." -Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 1101939524
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
"Powerful, wrenching.” –JOHN GREEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down "Raw and gripping." –JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling coauthor of All American Boys "A must-read!” –ANGIE THOMAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning #1 New York Times bestselling debut, a William C. Morris Award Finalist. Justyce McAllister is a good kid, an honor student, and always there to help a friend—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can't escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates. Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out. Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up—way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack. "Vivid and powerful." -Booklist, Starred Review "A visceral portrait of a young man reckoning with the ugly, persistent violence of social injustice." -Publishers Weekly
Snowman In A Box
Author: Nancy Armstrong
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762413522
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Snow days take on a whole new meaning with this innovative kit devoted to the old-fashioned pursuit of snowman-building. The lighthearted 64page handbook offers instruction and illustrated tips for creating the traditional snowperson, plus many variations, decorative flourishes, and whimsical ideas for wintertime fun. The kit includes all the essentials: black felt top hat, red vinyl scarf, "coal" eye pieces, "carrot" nose, and "corn cob" pipe. It's also loads of fun on the beach for building sand figures!
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762413522
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Snow days take on a whole new meaning with this innovative kit devoted to the old-fashioned pursuit of snowman-building. The lighthearted 64page handbook offers instruction and illustrated tips for creating the traditional snowperson, plus many variations, decorative flourishes, and whimsical ideas for wintertime fun. The kit includes all the essentials: black felt top hat, red vinyl scarf, "coal" eye pieces, "carrot" nose, and "corn cob" pipe. It's also loads of fun on the beach for building sand figures!
Beyond Infinity
Author: Eugenia Cheng
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782830812
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE Even small children know there are infinitely many whole numbers - start counting and you'll never reach the end. But there are also infinitely many decimal numbers between zero and one. Are these two types of infinity the same? Are they larger or smaller than each other? Can we even talk about 'larger' and 'smaller' when we talk about infinity? In Beyond Infinity, international maths sensation Eugenia Cheng reveals the inner workings of infinity. What happens when a new guest arrives at your infinite hotel - but you already have an infinite number of guests? How does infinity give Zeno's tortoise the edge in a paradoxical foot-race with Achilles? And can we really make an infinite number of cookies from a finite amount of cookie dough? Wielding an armoury of inventive, intuitive metaphor, Cheng draws beginners and enthusiasts alike into the heart of this mysterious, powerful concept to reveal fundamental truths about mathematics, all the way from the infinitely large down to the infinitely small.
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782830812
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE Even small children know there are infinitely many whole numbers - start counting and you'll never reach the end. But there are also infinitely many decimal numbers between zero and one. Are these two types of infinity the same? Are they larger or smaller than each other? Can we even talk about 'larger' and 'smaller' when we talk about infinity? In Beyond Infinity, international maths sensation Eugenia Cheng reveals the inner workings of infinity. What happens when a new guest arrives at your infinite hotel - but you already have an infinite number of guests? How does infinity give Zeno's tortoise the edge in a paradoxical foot-race with Achilles? And can we really make an infinite number of cookies from a finite amount of cookie dough? Wielding an armoury of inventive, intuitive metaphor, Cheng draws beginners and enthusiasts alike into the heart of this mysterious, powerful concept to reveal fundamental truths about mathematics, all the way from the infinitely large down to the infinitely small.
Mindhacker
Author: Ron Hale-Evans
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118166434
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Compelling tips and tricks to improve your mental skills Don't you wish you were just a little smarter? Ron and Marty Hale-Evans can help with a vast array of witty, practical techniques that tune your brain to peak performance. Founded in current research, Mindhacker features 60 tips, tricks, and games to develop your mental potential. This accessible compilation helps improve memory, accelerate learning, manage time, spark creativity, hone math and logic skills, communicate better, think more clearly, and keep your mind strong and flexible.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118166434
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Compelling tips and tricks to improve your mental skills Don't you wish you were just a little smarter? Ron and Marty Hale-Evans can help with a vast array of witty, practical techniques that tune your brain to peak performance. Founded in current research, Mindhacker features 60 tips, tricks, and games to develop your mental potential. This accessible compilation helps improve memory, accelerate learning, manage time, spark creativity, hone math and logic skills, communicate better, think more clearly, and keep your mind strong and flexible.
Goodnight Em
Author: Johnny Doskow
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578698137
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Sacramento River Cats legendary AAA baseball radio and TV broadcaster Johnny Doskow has written an insightful book that reflects his experiences in baseball and life through haiku.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578698137
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Sacramento River Cats legendary AAA baseball radio and TV broadcaster Johnny Doskow has written an insightful book that reflects his experiences in baseball and life through haiku.
Belinda
Author: Anne Rampling
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 9780751509762
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Jeremy Walker is 44, handsome, refined and world famous for his lavishly illustrated children's books. His life is ordered, comfortable - until he is seduced by a beautiful 16-year-old runaway. Belinda: innocent yet passionate, she becomes his elegant muse and lover. His portraits of her, shocking and erotic, are the finest work he has ever done - yet to reveal them could destroy his career for ever. As his passion for her deepens, so does his obsession with the past she will not talk about. Terrified of losing her, he is unable to live with her silence; and as he probes for the truth, he finds himself swept up in the world Belinda has fled from, a world of Hollywood money, lust and dark family secrets.
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 9780751509762
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Jeremy Walker is 44, handsome, refined and world famous for his lavishly illustrated children's books. His life is ordered, comfortable - until he is seduced by a beautiful 16-year-old runaway. Belinda: innocent yet passionate, she becomes his elegant muse and lover. His portraits of her, shocking and erotic, are the finest work he has ever done - yet to reveal them could destroy his career for ever. As his passion for her deepens, so does his obsession with the past she will not talk about. Terrified of losing her, he is unable to live with her silence; and as he probes for the truth, he finds himself swept up in the world Belinda has fled from, a world of Hollywood money, lust and dark family secrets.
Smarty Marty Takes the Field
Author: Amy Gutierrez
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Smarty Marty Takes the Field is an inspiring picture book from Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Amy Gutierrez—better known as Amy G—and award-winning author/illustrator Anika Orrock about the courage it takes to break down gender barriers in the world of sports and beyond. Special Interview with Alyssa Nakken Having proven her baseball chops in Smarty Marty’s Got Game, this time Marty is making a play for manager, something no girl has ever done in her town’s Little League history. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks she can do it, but a chance encounter with a very special trailblazer gives her the courage to turn her fear into opportunity. Complete with plenty of baseball knowledge and go-get-’em-girl empowerment, this story is sure to inspire young readers to ask themselves, “If not you, who?” Smarty Marty series Smarty Marty’s Got Game (#1) illustrated by Adam McCauley Smarty Marty Steps Up Her Game (#2) illustrated by Ariana Killora Smarty Marty Takes the Field (#3) illustrated by Anika Orrock Also available: Smarty Marty’s Official Gameday Sourcebook
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Smarty Marty Takes the Field is an inspiring picture book from Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Amy Gutierrez—better known as Amy G—and award-winning author/illustrator Anika Orrock about the courage it takes to break down gender barriers in the world of sports and beyond. Special Interview with Alyssa Nakken Having proven her baseball chops in Smarty Marty’s Got Game, this time Marty is making a play for manager, something no girl has ever done in her town’s Little League history. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks she can do it, but a chance encounter with a very special trailblazer gives her the courage to turn her fear into opportunity. Complete with plenty of baseball knowledge and go-get-’em-girl empowerment, this story is sure to inspire young readers to ask themselves, “If not you, who?” Smarty Marty series Smarty Marty’s Got Game (#1) illustrated by Adam McCauley Smarty Marty Steps Up Her Game (#2) illustrated by Ariana Killora Smarty Marty Takes the Field (#3) illustrated by Anika Orrock Also available: Smarty Marty’s Official Gameday Sourcebook