New Releases by Susan Hughes

This fictional story propels the reader right into the action. How does it do that? Also, think about how we know, from the very first page, the story''s setting, the situation between the characters, and something important about the main character. As you read on, decide how the character changes, and why, in this adventure story. Reading Level 29/F&P Level S

Describes some of the different and unusual school settings around the world, from an environmentally sustainable school in India to schools within caves in China and schools for the nomadic tribes of Siberia.

Meet all kinds of puppies in this sweet new series, perfect for newly independent readers! The new girl in Kat''s class doesn''t seem very nice. She''s not very friendly, and seems upset and angry all the time. But the arrival of a cute new puppy named Riley makes Kat realize that it''s hard being the new kid, and Emma might just need a friend. Lively illustrations, relatable storylines, and puppies galore make this series perfect for newly independent readers.

When we think about the most important things in our lives, how many of us ever think about salt? And yet without salt, we would not be able to live. It''s no wonder that humans, from the earliest times, have searched for salt, learned to produce it, traded it, and even fought over it! Reading Level 26/F&P Level R

Seeing his former fiancée for the first time in over a decade, Clay McAdam can''t help but wonder why he ever let her go - especially now that he believes she secretly had his child. Years ago his desire for a life of travel and adventure tore them apart, but now Clay wants nothing more than to settle down and focus on family.The last thing Jordan Lewis expected was for Clay to walk back into her life after eleven years, accusing her of keeping his child from him. But there''s more to the story than he knows, and as Jordan finds herself falling for Clay once again, she fears that telling him the whole truth will mean losing him a second time.

Follow the "Gung Ho!" Dragon Boat Team as they prepare for a race, then work together so well that they are taken on a fantastic flight through Philadelphia, arriving back to the finish line just in time to WIN the race! All proceeds from 2013 book sales will be donated to Fanconi Anemia Research Fund. Fanconi Anemia is an inherited type of anemia that causes bone marrow failure. (for more info visit www.Fanconi.org )

Nine-year-old Patrick responds to his father''s plans to marry and have his new wife and her daughter move in with them by building a tree house, but in building the hideaway he learns some surprising things about the meaning of family.

In the wake of her mother''s death, a young girl bonds with a wild stallion on Sable Island. A moving chapter book that is sure to appeal to horse lovers. Illustrations.

Is it flexible or rigid? Is it heavy or light? Is it hot or cold? Is it magnetic or nonmagnetic? Is it smooth or rough? Is it transparent or opaque? Book jacket.

Is it flexible or rigid? Is it heavy or light? Is it hot or cold? Is it magnetic or nonmagnetic? Is it smooth or rough? Is it transparent or opaque? Book jacket.

Discusses matter, defining and using examples to show the differences between what is transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Examines how developments in modern science, such as DNA analysis and spectroscopy, have helped to reopen archaeological mysteries about ancient cities, Egypt''s first female pharaoh, a missing expedition to find the Northwest Passage, and more, with illustrations, maps, and photographs.

Dix courts chapitres dressent un portrait d''autant d''oiseaux nichant sur le sol canadien : la mésange à tête noire, le grand-duc d''Amérique, le pic mineur, le pluvier kildir, le colibri à gorge rubis, le canard souchet, le balbuzard pêcheur, la gélinotte huppée, la paruline jaune et le grand corbeau. Le cri, l''habitat, le régime alimentaire, les migrations, la vie avec les petits et les particularités anatomiques de chaque espèce sont passés en revue dans un texte simple et accessible, accompagné de photographies. [SDM].

A suspenseful, thought-provoking and sometimes shocking novel about faith and family secrets.

How did places like Flin Flon, Lake Cinderella, Medicine Hat, and Deception Creek get their names? From the Wow Canada! series comes Let''s Call It Canada, a fun- and fact-filled collection of stories behind the place names of Canada. Most of us probably don''t give much thought to place names until we stumble across one that''s really unusual, funny, or surprising, but from the naming of the country right down to the naming of its tiniest town, there is a story to be told. Readers will learn about spots named for significant landmarks and historical events, for local legends and storybook characters, and for people you might think long forgotten. An amazing, multi-layered look at the people, culture, geography, wildlife, and history of our country emerges through these stories. Let''s Call It Canada will delight, educate, and inform young readers across the map with its fresh look at Canada''s rich heritage.

Biographies of seven women who dressed as men to get what they wanted in life.

The author was immersed in her career. She had prepared for years for this time in her life - she was financially independent and moving step by step up the corporate ladder. That was the true definition of success . . . or so she thought. Then it happened - marriage. Then it happened - pregnancy. Then it happened - REDEFINITION! Susan Hughes explores well below the surface of the working mom vs. stay-at-home mom debate using her humorous though deeply honest recollection of the birth of her son and the challenges and joys that followed. She takes us on her journey from "manager" to "Mommy" that left her knowing, without a doubt, that motherhood is the most important and most powerful job there is. The undeniable truths presented within make a convincing argument that kids, not career, should be a mother''s top priority.

A history of immigration to Canada discussing why people left their homelands, how they came to Canada and what life was like for them when they arrived.

The Spanish had an enormous impact on Cuba''s history and culture introducing the Spanish language to the island and Roman Catholicism. Other cultures have also contributed particularly in the area of the arts and food. Cuba the culture features the traditions and celebrations of the country''s many different cultural influences.

Text and photographs portray Cuba''s geography, wildlife, and climate, as well as its city and rural life, industry, and transportation.