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Series
Language
English
Description
In the latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington s newest foe has a short fuse . . . and it s just been lit. Stone Barrington is enjoying a boating excursion off the Maine coast when a chance encounter leaves him somewhat the worse for wear. Always able to find the silver lining in even the unhappiest circumstances, Stone is pleased to discover that the authors of his misfortune are, in fact, members...
Author
Series
Pig in a wig volume 1
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and rhyming text introduce an increasing, then decreasing, cast of characters sharing a boat in a moat with a pig in an enormous wig.
4) Mighty Tug
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From early in the morning until time to say, "Good night," Mighty Tug works in the busy harbor, guiding cargo ships, pulling barges, and helping with rescues.
Author
Series
Chapel Springs romances volume 1
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Determined to honor her late brother's legacy, Madison strives to win the annual River Sail Regatta despite her fear of water, and receives help and encouragement from Beckett O'Reilly, her swimming instructor.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Tomorrow is the annual boat race and Monty needs as much energy as possible to make sure he crosses the finish line first. He tried closing his eyes, counting sheep, and reading a book, but nothing will help him fall asleep. In this interactive follow-up to Can I Tell You a Secret?, Monty the frog asks for your help once again. This time he is struggling to go to sleep before a very big day. Both relatable and fun for children and parents, this adorable...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
To relieve the boredom of a long, hot summer, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby join their fun-loving neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her mischievous dog Zeke on an adventurous sightseeing boat cruise.
10) Splish-Splash
Author
Publisher
Boxer Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Cat, Dog, Pig, Duck, and Mr. Horse are ready for an adventure on the high seas, but the choppy waves threaten to topple their boat and the friends must work together to stay safe.
11) Boats float!
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In rhyming text the reader is introduced to all the different kinds of boats floating on rivers, lakes, oceans, and ponds.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Afraid to face their mother after breaking her beautiful blue seashell, three bears set out on an high seas adventure to try to find a replacement.
Author
Series
Black tide rising (John Ringo) volume 1
Publisher
Baen Publishing Enterprises
Pub. Date
c2013.
Language
English
Description
When an airborne "zombie" plague is released, bringing civilization to a grinding halt, the Smith family -- Steven, Stacey, Sophia and Faith -- activate Zombie Plan Charlie: buy a sailboat and take to the Atlantic to avoid the chaos. Their plan is to find a safe haven away from the anarchy of infected humanity, some gentle Eden in a world of misery and pain. What they discover, instead, is a sea made of tears and a passion for bringing hope. Now it...
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Marshall, Skye, Rubble, and the rest of Nickelodeon s PAW Patrol take to the sea to rescue Cap'n Turbot's sunken boat. Will they save the day, or will a giant octopus leave them high and dry?
17) Little Boat
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Little Boat has a lot to watch out for: big boats, waves, rain, and rough weather--but he is brave and determined, and in the end he is reunited with his parents.
18) On Sand Island
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
In 1916 on an island in Lake Superior, Carl builds himself a boat by bartering with the other islanders for parts and labor.
19) Boats for Papa
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Buckley and his mother cope with the loss of their father/husband by sending small wooden boats, built by Buckley, off into the ocean.
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