Books with title Friends to the Rescue

A powerful, award-winning novel about friendship. Phyllisia Cathy—She is fourteen. Her problems seem overwhelming: New York, after life on her sunlit West Indies island, is cold, cruel and filthy. She is insulted daily and is beaten up by classmates. What Phyllisia needs, God not being interested, is a friend. Edith Jackson—She is fifteen. Her clothes are unpressed, her stockings bagging with big holes. Her knowledge of school is zero. She has no parents, she swears and she steals. But she is kind and offers her friendship and protection to Phyllisia. “And so begins the struggle that is the heart of this very important book: the fight to gain perception of one’s own real character; the grim struggle for self-knowledge.”—Alice Walker, The New York Times

MY WEIRD SCHOOL meets MAGIC TREE HOUSE in this engaging chapter book series that seamlessly incorporates science and history themes in a new and entertaining way.Great minds think alike . . . Jake Everdale is about to flunk science class and his mom is threatening to pull him off the baseball team. Can the season be saved?POP!When Jake makes a desperate wish for homework help, he can't believe what happens next -- his Heroes of History action figures come to life! Famed scientist Sir Isaac Newton and legendary pilot Amelia Earhart are going to make sure Jake aces the science fair. But these tiny geniuses have minds of their own!

From propellers that whir to lights that flash, rescue vehicles attract everyone's attention! To the Rescue! offers up a fun, foundational introduction to six helpful vehicles that are sure to fascinate every preschool learner. Simple, rhythmical text introduces each automobile or aircraft by its definitive action. Whimsical illustrations, meanwhile, pair emergency situations with friendly characters. Set within a durable board book format, this is a title all young readers will race to save from the bookshelf!

Badger is sitting and reading, enjoying a beautiful day in the woods. Suddenly, Mouse races over. "Look at this rope I found!" she cries. Badger sees a basket in the bushes, and Rabbit finds a large cloth. Then Bird swoops down to tell everyone that there's a mole stuck in a tree! The friends are quick to help out, but how will they get him down? Can Badger come up with a clever plan to save the day?

Batman, Superman, and the rest of the DC Super Friends leap into action in this playful lift-the-flap book with more than 40 flaps.There’s a world of action when the DC Super Friends take to the skies, seas, space, and even the icy polar regions. This colorful lift-the flap book features Superman, Batman, The Flash, Green Lantern and AQUAMAN performing their fantastic feats in five exciting settings, from under the sea to outer space. Watch them battle bad guys like The Joker, Riddler, and Lex Luthor, and see their superpowers in action. Lift the flaps and see what happens when Superman uses his super strength, when Batman uses his amazing arsenal of Bat-gear, or when the Flash turns on his super-speed. Beyond the lift-the-flap action, there is more fun to be found—like counting the money bags stolen by The Riddler, locating missing items, and matching up characters!

In Heartlake City, there is always something exciting going on. Join five best friends as they work together to make their community a better place. Whether they're mentoring young students, cleaning up the local garden, or saving the school statue, these friends are always ready to leaned a helping hand!Includes stories, activities, and lessons that will inspire and empower readers of any age.The second in a fantastic graphic novel series of new stories and every day adventures with Stephanie, Mia, Emma, Olivia, and Andrea. Features exclusive content that will help readers to create their own adventures and special friendship moments. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configuration, FRIENDS and the FRIENDS logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. Produced by Little, Brown and Company under license from the LEGO Group.

Collects two stories of teamwork and creativity from the childhood years of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde--two characters from the animated film--especially for younger readers!Judy is excited to tour the fun at the Bunnyburrow County Fair with her Pop Pop, but Dinah has to sneak out of the house to join her! Then, when Pop Pop says no to a hot air balloon ride, Judy still gets her chance in the air when Dinah stumbles into trouble and needs rescuing! It will take both their talents, rabbit and sloth, to ensure that everyone makes it safely home at the end of the day. Meanwhile, Nick learns it's the thought that counts when he saves the day at his friend Hedy's birthday party. While he might not have enough money to buy a gift, Nick has other talents that he puts to good use for a truly unforgettable celebration. This story collection from writer Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!) and artist Leandro Ricardo da Silva, with colors by Wes Dzioba (Serenity, Star Wars: Invasion, Aliens vs. Predator: Three World War) and letters by Chris Dickey (Cable, X-Men: The Hidden Years), shares two tales of how talent and teamwork can overcome sticky situations. Written for younger readers, this volume will appeal to Zootopia fans of all ages with its adventurous characters and engaging artwork. Also included in this volume are a variety of story-related activities and special features!