New friends and a mystery help Aden, thirteen, adjust to middle school and life at a dying western theme park in a new state, where her being born armless presents many challenges.

After navigating middle school, ninth-grader Aven, born without arms, struggles with the challenges of high school, which test her confidence, strength, and sense of self.

Many desert animals make holes and nests on the great arms of this giant cactus. Spring time is extra busy when the flowers bloom. This is the season for sweet nectar, fluffy pollen, juicy red fruit, and shiny black seeds. Yummm!

"Have you just joined the cactus craze? Do you want to know how to make your little bundle of spikes thrive, flower and breed? This quirky pocket-sized book is your essential guide to pleasing your prickly pet. Your cactus may be surviving, but is it happy? There's so much more to these little green plants than just keeping them alive. Happy Cactus gets right to the point with practical advice from potting to propagating. Unearth the secrets of different...

Based on a song by the Great Western Orchestra, this musical animation tells of the surprise that Pete the North West Mounted Police officer feels as he is awakened in the badlands by a varmint band and observes cacti line dancing.

You don't need a green thumb to keep this cactus happy. Crochet a smiling cactus and its pot with amigurumi designer Vincent Green-Hite of Knot Bad. Vincent specializes in Amigurumi, which is the Japanes artform of crocheting or knitting dolls. In this class, learn Amigurumi basics such as making a magic circle, working in the round to create 3D shapes, increasing, decreasing, seaming, and stuffing. You'll also work in front loops, back loops, crochet...

This inspirational book from Kew Gardens cacti and succulents expert is the perfect guide to growing and maintaining a wide variety of these fascinating plants. Indoors or outside, in the smallest spaces or as features in large gardens, succulents and cacti are popular in homes and gardens all across the world, regardless of climate. They're resilient, beautiful and easy to care for as long as you're armed with the right knowledge. Packed with information...

Up2U Adventures—where the ending is Up2U! When young Archer and his partner, Bull, find a silver vein in the Arizona desert, they think they will be rich. But Cactus Flats is a town with many dangers and men waiting to double-cross them. Will Bull and Archer survive the Wild West? The ending is Up2U, so which ending will you choose? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division...

"Deserts aren't home to many plants. Those that live in such dry, hot environments need to have special adaptations to thrive. The many kinds of cacti do! Readers explore the ways cacti conserve water, their unique habitats, and the features that make them a weird plant, compared to the tulips in your garden! From spines to flowers, full-color photographs and a plant diagram show readers what many species of cacti look like. The main content covers...

"Ready to find your perfect match? Getting involved with someone new can seem over-whelming, but you don't have to get caught in the weeds. Houseplant Hookups approaches plant care like modern dating. You'll find out how to choose the right plant partner, where to find them, and what happens when they come home with you. You'll learn how to start a loving relationship and watch it grow - literally. Does your apartment have a scenic view of a brick...