Books with author Barra Michael

Finally, the ultimate answer to "I'm Bored!" Camp's Over, Now What? features 102 Free Things To Do that are perfect for kids and teenagers to try on their next free afternoon. Get your kids off their screens with everything from physical activities (mad film dashes, photo scavenger hunts!) to hands-on fun (slime recipes, craft projects!), with each homemade idea you will have an absolute blast! Whether you are looking for solo or group fun, low-energy or active, for an hour-long or a month, there are ideas in here for you. This may just be the one book that is more fun than a video game! Best of all, each of our 102 Free Things To Do comes with a bonus idea, for countless hours of fun. So open this book, or hand it to your kid, and turn an average day into an amazing adventure!

My name is Skyler Bram, and I naïvely thought I had everything figured out at the end of my freshman year of high school. My half-sister, Kina Dunlap, and I went from arch enemies to the best of friends, I stood up to my bullies, and I even caught the eye of Regent High’s most eligible bachelor, Bradley Harrison. However, my dates with Bradley haven’t gone so well, and I can’t stop thinking about my new friend Becca Cohen. Guess I still have a lot left to figure out. Praise for Little Bram: "Little Bram is an absolutely enriching, heart-warming story for young readers." -Reader Views. "Michael C. Barrett weaves convincing dialogue and plot progression in this YA story of social drama so characteristic of today's youth." -Readers’ Favorite

The "Losses and Claims" series is a day by day account of the Aircraft losses of the German Air force in World War II, Main sources are the GQM (General Quartiermeister Akten) files where all aircraft damaged or lost reported daily to the RLM (Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium) what reason ever. This files are not complete, the year 1944 is missing also the year 1945 is not complete, in the GQM files names of the aircrews only noted when killed, missing or wounded. Second source the NVM (Namentliche Verlustmeldung) Loss report of the unit, in the NVM report it’s about the personal loss, mostly the aircraft, Serial No., Markings also noted but not always. This reports are also not complete a lot them been destroyed in the last days of the war. I also used as source hundreds of "Flugbücher" flight logs of former Luftwaffe crew members, allied reports like "crashed enemy aircraft reports", etc. Basic sources are the GQM and NVM files, but for example the GQM report say as location "area London" in other sources had a report with photos and the exact crash side, this location is used, if not absolutely clear the original GQM source is used. Finally to say it`s not a complete loss register there are still lots of missing reports - specially in 1944 and 1945 but also in any other years, but one of near completest register about losses and claims of the Luftwaffe in World War II which covers more than 122000 losses and more than 68000 claims.It shall be a source for all the people seriously interested in the history or the war in the Air in Europe. Part 33-II covers the Losses and Claims 16. – 30. June 1944.

In the Arctic, before winter gives way to buds and flowers, breakup occurs—the moment when the ice of a frozen river suddenly breaks apart in a spectacular sight and sound show. Massive chunks of ice crunch and pound against one another, pushing their way down river towards the sea. ‘“That river will come to visit us today,” said Kumak. The water starts rising. It spills out of the river banks, up over the sandy beach, and begins flowing up past the fish racks and boats. As the waters sweep through his village, Kumak and his family take refuge on the roof of his house. “Look!” said Kumak’s wife, “There goes Uncle Aglu’s oil drum.” “Look!” said Kumak’s wife’s mother, “There goes Aana Lulu’s fish tubs and net floats!” “Look!” said Kumak’s sons and daughters, “There goes Little Nate’s basketball!”’ Just as Kumak and his family are feeling all is lost, “just like someone pulled a plug in a bathtub”, the water recedes. “Just in time!” shout the villagers. “What has the river done with our things!”’In an effort to recover as many of their belonging as possible, Kumak and the village practice the value of community and working together. In this light hearted, playful adventure, the villagers show respect for nature’s immense power as Kumak brings them together to rescue their supplies, toys, household goods, and, finally, Kumak’s dogs. Through lively art, humorous text, and informative endnotes, author Michael Bania conveys authentic details on Inupiat village life and provides young readers with a fascinating window into another culture as the life of hapless, yet lovable Kumak continues. Bania’s first book, KUMAK'S HOUSE was a 2003 Children's Book Council Notable Trade Book in Social Studies. Her second book, KUMAK’S FISH was a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, 2005 Children’s Book Council. Both books were chosen for the Alaska Association of School Libraries “Battle of the Books” for First Grade. KUMAK’S FISH was an honor book for the first Wanda Gág Read Aloud Book Award.

In a desperate search for Pembrose Celeste, Carl Landry faces overwhelming obstacles at the hands of the evil Lothar Vesh and must survive the endless caves of Phobos, mind control drugs, being marooned, and an unforgettable journey that takes him through the forbidden forests of a distant planet.Experience the next adventure of suspense, romance, and non-stop action in this exciting sequel to Heirs of Tomorrow.

At the edge of a great frozen river, Kumak and his family lived in their house by the willows. Though their house was warm and cozy, Kumak was not happy. His wife was not happy. His sons and daughters were not happy. His wife's mother was not happy. "Too small, this house," said Kumak. "I will go to see Aana Lulu. She will know what to do." Set in an Inupiat Eskimo village in the northwest Arctic, KUMAK'S HOUSE is a folktale that conveys a humorous lesson on life with Kumak as the foil. As Kumak treks again and again to elder Aana Lulu for advice, the book's charming illustrations incite laughter and introduce children to traditional Inupiat activities and animals of the Arctic.

The "Losses and Claims" series is a day by day account of the Aircraft losses of the German Air force in World War II, Main sources are the GQM (General Quartiermeister Akten) files where all aircraft damaged or lost reported daily to the RLM (Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium) what reason ever. This files are not complete, the year 1944 is missing also the year 1945 is not complete, in the GQM files names of the aircrews only noted when killed, missing or wounded. Second source the NVM (Namentliche Verlustmeldung) Loss report of the unit, in the NVM report it’s about the personal loss, mostly the aircraft, Serial No., Markings also noted but not always. This reports are also not complete a lot them been destroyed in the last days of the war. I also used as source hundreds of "Flugbücher" flight logs of former Luftwaffe crew members, allied reports like "crashed enemy aircraft reports", etc. Basic sources are the GQM and NVM files, but for example the GQM report say as location "area London" in other sources had a report with photos and the exact crash side, this location is used, if not absolutely clear the original GQM source is used. Finally to say it`s not a complete loss register there are still lots of missing reports - specially in 1944 and 1945 but also in any other years, but one of near completest register about losses and claims of the Luftwaffe in World War II which covers more than 122000 losses and more than 68000 claims.It shall be a source for all the people seriously interested in the history or the war in the Air in Europe. Part 9-II covers the Losses and Claims from 16. September – 31. October 1941.

Assigned to a case involving a decapitated antiques dealer, NYPD homicide detective Sara Pezzini and her partner enlist the aid of David Kopkind, a student of Japanese history who recognizes the murder weapon. Original. (A TNT television series, starring Yancy Butler, David Chokachi, Eric Etebari, Anthony Cistaro, & Will Yun Lee) (Science Fiction & Fantasy)