«صحيحٌ أن آدارا كانت دومًا طفلةً تؤثر الانعزال. إنها فتاةٌ صغيرةٌ جادَّةٌ للغاية، نادرًا ما تُلقي بالًا للعب مع الآخرين. يقول النَّاس إنها جميلةٌ، إلا أنَّ جمالها غريبٌ غير مألوف، ببشرتها الشَّاحبة وشعرها الأشقر وعينيها الزَّرقاوين الواسعتين الصَّافيتين. تبتسمُ آدارا، ولكن ليس كثيرًا، كما أن أحدًا لم يرها تبكي من قبل على الإطلاق».
كلُّ هذه الصفات التي تميزُ آدارا عن غيرها من الأطفال إنما هي ثمرة اليتم؛ فقد ماتت أمها وهي تلدها، في وقتٍ شهدت فيه بلدتها أسوأ موجةَ بردٍ قد يتخيلها أحد. ولكن كلما تقدمنا في قراءة الرواية وعرفنا بقية سمات هذه الطفلة الغريبة من حُبٍّ جارفٍ للشتاء، وكذلك لتنين الثلج الذي ركبته وهي بعدُ في الخامسة من عمرها- إذًا لأدركنا أنَّ اجتماع هذه السمات ليس صدفةً، وإنما سيكتسبُ اجتماعها معنىً لدى مواجهة آدارا لأول حدثٍ يهزُّ أعماقها، وتكون مسئولةً –هي الطفلة- عن حياة من حولها.
تنقضُّ تنانين الشمال النارية على المزرعة التي يقع فيها بيت آدارا، فيفزع الناسُ ولا يجدون مهربًا، وتحاول الفتاةُ التي لم يحفل أحدٌ بها، أن تنقذ الناس... فهل يحل الربيع على يدي هذه الفتاة الثلجية؟
'تنين الجليد' رواية للكاتب العالمي جورج ر.ر مارتن، وتعد تمهيد لسلسلة أغنية الجليد والنار.
استمع الآن.
A boy and his dragon. A book of secrets. And a heart-pounding adventure David will never forget!
The Dragon Flyers is the first in a series of dragons and their brave child mortals, with action packed pages, fast moving plots and a secret world of high-flying fun.
There is so much to learn about dragons! And David must learn quickly if he wants to get into the secret Dragon Flyer’s Club! Fortunately, he has his friend Joe and the Dragon Book of Secrets to help him. Will David heed the words of the book? Or follow his own ideas, and risk his friendship with his dragon and his chances of getting into the Club?
Come along with David and Moonlight on new adventures as they enter the high-flying, fun, and secret world of the Dragon Flyers. An imaginative and exciting book with a relatable hero. Kids will love the vivid imagery and the innovative story, and parents will love the lessons of friendship, responsibility and perseverance.
Ember is a brave young dragon on a mission to find her way home after being taken from her family.
So she embarks on an epic adventure full of danger, excitement, and wonder. Follow Ember as she faces countless challenges, from battling ferocious beasts to navigating treacherous terrain.
With determination and hope as her guide, she must overcome each obstacle to continue on her journey home.
Will Ember ever make it back to her family and find the strength to endure the trials ahead?
Filled with magical creatures, unexpected surprises, and heart-warming moments, Ember's journey is a must for any young child.
Join her on this unforgettable adventure and discover the true meaning of bravery, friendship, perseverance, and hope.
In a land of dragons, Blaze is born without the ability to breathe fire, a trait that is essential to his kind. As he grows older, Blaze becomes increasingly desperate to find a solution to his problem, so he turns to the Dragon King for help. The Dragon King, impressed by Blaze's courage, gives him three challenges to prove his bravery and determination to overcome his problem.
Blaze sets out on an epic adventure filled with danger and excitement. Will Blaze be able to conquer the challenges and unlock the secrets of breathing fire? And if he does, what kind of dragon will he become?
Blaze's Big Adventure is a heart-warming tale about the power of determination, friendship, and the importance of accepting and embracing differences. Join Blaze on his journey and discover the true meaning of heroism.
On a beautiful island full of magical creatures, one bunny is destined for an impossible quest. The rare Seither water that provides magic to everyone has been stolen. To make matters worse, the loyal Spartans who were guarding the Seither have gone missing. Someone must find the missing force and the Spartan guards.
But who? Following an ancient prophecy, the Viking King Hareld gives the mission to the most reluctant hero: His nephew, Hoplite, the humble farmer. Assisted by a group of colorful, hilarious, and sometimes-dangerous allies, Hoplite must complete a journey across the kingdom to find the missing magical water and the Spartans before it's too late.
To succeed, Hoplite must lose everything-including his lonely, peaceful life as a lettuce farmer, and become something he never thought possible: a powerful Spartan. With mesmerizing details and unforgettable characters, The Battle Bunnies and the Unlikely Spartan is a rewarding first volume in the transcendent community-created fantasy series.
Presented here is the fourth and final Winnie-the-Pooh book - The House at Pooh Corner - as originally written by Pooh's creator, the legendary children's author A.A. Milne.
Pooh and all of his friends are here: Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, Roo...and of course, Christopher Robin. In this volume, a new character is introduced: the bouncy, lovable Tigger finds his way into the Hundred Acre Wood and quickly joins up with Pooh and his friends!
Easily one of the most popular children's books of all time, The House at Pooh Corner is presented here in its original and unabridged format.
Apologia’s award-winning Advanced Biology curriculum is written to your student in a conversational tone and cultivates independent learning. The lessons and illustrations are also designed to engage them both analytically and creatively. This course will provide them with an advanced understanding of biology while also preparing them for college-level biology and the ACT. They’ll learn about the body’s organ systems, ranging from the digestive and respiratory systems to the endocrine and lymphatic systems. It also covers the reproductive system in detail, but is done so with respectful illustrations and descriptions.
From the smallest, most imperceptible parts to the largest, and most familiar ones, this course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the human body and its organ systems. In this course, your student will be intellectually challenged but also supported as they work through science concepts and thought-provoking (and fun!) experiments. Guided through a personalized format, they methodically learn, self-check, and master difficult concepts before moving on.
In this course they will learn:
- Foundational Anatomy and Physiology concepts
- Histology (the study of tissues)
- Integumentary and Skeletal systems
- Skeletal Systems Histology and Movement
- Muscular System Histology and Physiology
- Skeletal Muscle System
- Nervous System
- Central Nervous System
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymphatic System
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
- Reproductive System
Apologia’s Physical Science curriculum is written to the student in a conversational tone, and cultivates independent learning. Throughout this curriculum, your student will investigate, discover, recognize, appreciate, discuss, and understand the wonders of Creation. This is the 3rd Edition of Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Physical Science.
OverviewWhen we offer our students experiments that move beyond the science text, their learning expands and they own their own discoveries. They are able to see that our world is not as random as it seems as they can observe a phenomenon, ask questions, and methodically seek answers for themselves. Science no longer is just a class–it’s a means to discover their world.
We believe that your student’s education should prepare them for life–not just academics. So, we’ve strategically designed a curriculum that will give your middle school student a basic understanding of the world that surrounds them and the real-world relevance of scientific inquiry through the beauty of Creation. This course is designed to be the last science course the student takes before high school Biology.
Students will build confidence and a foundational understanding of high school level science as they work through and complete our Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science modules.
Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition, is designed to be your student’s first high school science course. It is also a college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology.
In this course, your student will learn:
- Scientific principles while seeing evidence of God’s creation
- How to think critically beyond the textbook and contextualize to real-life
- How to conduct experiments methodically and interpret results
- How to design their own experiments from beginning (concept) to end (results interpretation)
- How to hold a logical discussion on God and science based on facts and beliefs
Curriculum OverviewIn Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition, your student will gain an appreciation of God’s creativity and the world around them as they discover how the designs of the simplest living things point to the fingerprints of the Creator. This biology course covers the science and chemistry of life, ecology, cell structure and function, cellular energy, DNA and, genetics, evolution, prokaryotes and viruses, protists and fungi, plant diversity and reproduction, plant structure and function, and the biology of various types of animals.
Students will learn:
- How to utilize the proper scientific method in a detailed and engaging way.
- How to record data and report it.
- How to read, create, and utilize several types of graphs (a skill that is found on SAT and ACT exams!).
The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, the movie made certain kinds of dinosaurs instantly recognizable, even if associated with the wrong era.
Thanks to the movie, there has been some unwitting confusion over the identity of the Velociraptor, and this confusion was due in large part to the fact the name sounds far more scary than the creature to which the name originally belonged. Moreover, the creature to which the label was applied in the novel and movie was actually a distant cousin named Deinonychus, but as the story goes, the author, Michael Crichton, thought “Velociraptor” sounded “more dramatic.” The actual Velociraptor lived not in the badlands of North America, but in the badlands of central-eastern Asia, and it was not nearly as intimidating as Deinonychus. In fact, the main species of genus Velociraptor - Velociraptor mongoliensis - was no bigger than a turkey. Thus, in a very real sense, the Velociraptor has taken on a larger-than-life reputation.
Discover the fascinating world of dogs with this fun and informative book for kids and adults. This book has everything you need to know about your furry best friend, from the history of dogs and their role in human society to the different breeds and unique characteristics.
Learn about dogs' anatomy and physical abilities, as well as their behavior and communication with humans and other dogs. You'll also find interesting facts about dog-related records and the weirdest Guinness World Records held by dogs.
Find out about the unusual jobs that dogs can perform and how to care for your furry companion with tips on feeding, grooming, and exercise.
'Fun and Interesting Facts about Dogs' is the perfect book for anyone who loves dogs and wants to learn more about them.
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Numerous physical and psychological advantages of horseback riding contribute to general well-being. First off, riding calls for strength, balance, and coordination in terms of physical fitness. While riding, riders frequently change their balance, which helps to build stronger core muscles and increase stability in general. Along with improving strength and muscular tone, maintaining a proper riding position engages several muscle groups, including the legs, arms, and back.
Horseback riding is also advantageous for your heart. An aerobic workout that stimulates the heart is provided by the rhythmic action of riding, such as the rise and fall of the horse's pace. Regular riding sessions can build endurance, circulate blood more efficiently, and raise heart rate.
Horseback riding has advantages for mental health in addition to physical health. The relationship between the rider and the horse fosters friendship and trust. Spending time with horses can be therapeutic because it enables people to get away from the stresses of everyday life and find comfort in their company.
Additionally, horseback riding is a rare chance to be in touch with the natural world. Riding a horse allows riders to immerse themselves in the grandeur of the natural world as they explore paths, meadows, and forests. When combined with the rhythmic motion of the horse, the calmness and tranquility of the surroundings can have a relaxing impact on the mind, easing tension and fostering relaxation.
