Dara's Clever Trap

Dara's Clever Trap
Author: Liz Flanagan
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2019-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1646860012

In this illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Cambodia, cunning Dara uses her expertise as an engineer to foil a wicked plot and save her husband. Available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit set.

Diary of a Young Naturalist

Diary of a Young Naturalist
Author: Dara McAnulty
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 157131752X

A BuzzFeed "Best Book of June 2021" From sixteen-year-old Dara McAnulty, a globally renowned figure in the youth climate activist movement, comes a memoir about loving the natural world and fighting to save it. Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of a year in Dara’s Northern Ireland home patch. Beginning in spring?when “the sparrows dig the moss from the guttering and the air is as puffed out as the robin’s chest?these diary entries about his connection to wildlife and the way he sees the world are vivid, evocative, and moving. As well as Dara’s intense connection to the natural world, Diary of a Young Naturalist captures his perspective as a teenager juggling exams, friendships, and a life of campaigning. We see his close-knit family, the disruptions of moving and changing schools, and the complexities of living with autism. “In writing this book,” writes Dara, “I have experienced challenges but also felt incredible joy, wonder, curiosity and excitement. In sharing this journey my hope is that people of all generations will not only understand autism a little more but also appreciate a child’s eye view on our delicate and changing biosphere.” Winner of the Wainwright Prize for UK nature writing and already sold into more than a dozen territories, Diary of a Young Naturalist is a triumphant debut from an important new voice.

Juniper and Rose

Juniper and Rose
Author: Reea Rodney
Publisher: R.R Publishing Company
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-10-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997505900

How would you explain life changes to your growing child? Do you need help teaching them that differences can make life more interesting and emphasize their uniqueness? This book was written by a professional care-giver to help you support your child. Although It's easy to see the differences between ourselves and other people, it can be harder to make sense of and appreciate those differences. Juniper and Rose "Sisters First and Best Friends Forever" is a story for any child (or adult); girl or boy, looking for guidance while navigating change. Twin sisters Juniper and Rose are best friends until different interests start to pull them apart. During their struggle, they learn that through acceptance, compromise, and teamwork different can be fun! Its vibrant text and beautiful illustrations brings this book to life as it target real issues that kids and adults go through in their many walks of life, such as conflict and friendship. It emphasizes the importance of working together and motivating kids to aim high. This book can also help any parent start a conversation about diversity and bi-racial families. If you have twins or you're a care giver of young siblings, this children's book is for you.

Dara

Dara
Author: Suresh Kundal
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2019-05-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1528962354

Dara is a story of a legendary boy, which dates back to early 1940s. He is born in a poor family, in a remote village of Vaidan Di Kotli, situated at Indo-Pak border. His life is full of struggle and adventures. He is a fortunate child born in an unfortunate family. During Indo-Pak partition in 1947, people migrate in large volumes from either sides of the border. Dara's family settles in a village called Khilchian, 30kms from Amritsar. A school master sees a sparkle in Dara's eyes and convinces his step-mother to put him in a school, but he finds true friends amidst the immortal elements of nature and animals. Later, the school master encourages him to join the Army. Dara meets a caring friend in a recruitment camp. After joining his regiment, he discovers a band of brothers...a family beyond blood. Once, while crossing a graveyard, he gets trapped in a vicious circle. It's a rendezvous with death. While he is away, his sister, Beero, is forcibly married. Dara sinks in a deep anguish. Dara falls in love with a beautiful damsel and is submerged into an ocean of romance.

Shopping for Good

Shopping for Good
Author: Dara O'Rourke
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-09-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0262305135

Where public policy fails, can consumer choices lead the way to more ethical and sustainable production practices? “Buy local,” “buy green,” “buy organic,” “fair trade”—how effective has the ethical consumption movement been in changing market behavior? Can consumers create fair and sustainable supply chains by shopping selectively? Dara O'Rourke, the activist-scholar who first broke the news about Nike's sweatshops in the 1990s, considers the promise of ethical consumption—the idea that individuals, voting with their wallets, can promote better labor conditions and environmental outcomes globally. Governments have proven unable to hold companies responsible for labor and environmental practices. Consumers who say they want to support ethical companies often lack the knowledge and resources to do so consistently. But with the right tools, they may be able to succeed where governments have failed. Responding to O'Rourke's argument, eight experts—Juliet Schor, Richard Locke, Scott Nova, Lisa Ann Richey, Margaret Levi, Andrew Szasz, Scott Hartley, and Auret van Herdeen—consider the connections between personal concerns and consumer activism, challenge the value of entrusting regulation to consumer efforts, and draw attention to difficulties posed by global supply chains.

Dara the Dove

Dara the Dove
Author: Josh Hellman
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Explore the story of Noah through the eyes of Dara the Dove. Dara is afraid to fly, but through constant encouragement from her parents and Noah himself, she begins to believe she can overcome her fear. Will Dara fly? What will happen to Dara? Will Dara reach her potential? Let's find out.

Dara Palmer's Major Drama

Dara Palmer's Major Drama
Author: Emma Shevah
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2016-07-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1492631396

"Dara's larger-than-life personality and true-to-life middle grade issues command center stage until the curtain falls."—School Library Journal, STARRED Review Dara Palmer is destined to be a star, and she's writing herself the role of a lifetime. In this book, Emma Shevah tells a heartwarming story of one girl's experience with transracial adoption and the drama of middle school. Dara longs for stardom—but when she isn't cast in her middle school's production of The Sound of Music, she gets suspicious. It can't be because she's not the best. She was born to be a famous movie star. It must be because she's adopted from Cambodia and doesn't look like a typical fraulein. (That's German for girl.) So irrepressible Dara comes up with a genius plan to shake up the school: write a play about her own life. Then she'll have to be the star. Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 to 7 Great for parents and educators looking for: A story told with doodles and illustrations, perfect for readers that love graphic novels and reluctant readers A great conversation starter for parents to talk to their kids about being unique and growing up with differences from their fellow classmates or community A story about a girl who takes the initiative and isn't afraid to forge her own path. Books for kids about transracial adoption Praise for Emma Shevah's Dream On, Amber: A Booklist 2015 Top 10 First Novels for Youth A Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2015 "[This] novel is a charmer...While its humor and illustrations lend it Wimpy Kid appeal, its emotional depth makes it stand out from the pack."—Booklist STARRED review "A gutsy girl in a laugh-out-loud book that navigates tough issues with finesse."—Kirkus STARRED review "Amber's effervescent and opinionated narration captivates from the start."—Publishers Weekly STARRED review "By turns playful and poignant, in both style and substance, this coming-of-age novel will hook readers from the first page to the last."—School Library Journal STARRED review

The Lost Scrapbook

The Lost Scrapbook
Author: Evan Dara
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 1998
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781573660389

Author's first novel takes place in a community in modern America --Back cover.

A Guide for the Perplexed

A Guide for the Perplexed
Author: Dara Horn
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2013-09-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0393064891

While consulting at an Egyptian library, software prodigy Josie Ashkenazi is kidnapped and her talent for preserving memories becomes her only means of escape as the power of her ingenious work is revealed, while jealous sister Judith takes over Josie's life at home.

Has Anyone Seen Dara’s Smile?

Has Anyone Seen Dara’s Smile?
Author: Kamille Jackson
Publisher: Book Venture Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1643484354

3 year old Dara is in a terrible mood when her tower of blocks comes tumbling down. She is pouting, frowning and crying—there is absolutely no trace of her smile anywhere. The story tells of efforts to calm down a devastated Dara and to locate the missing smile. They search high and low, going to and fro! But I wonder...where will they find Dara s smile?