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Cam Jansen: The Barking Treasure Mystery (Cam Jansen #19)

When a beloved poodle named Little Treasure is stolen, Cam Jansen uses her photographic memory to try to find the missing dog.

Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Gold Coins (Cam Jansen #5)

A box camera disappears from the science fair and valuable gold coins vanish from the coin shop. Can Cam use her memory to bring a solution into focus?

Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Television Dog (Cam Jansen #4)

Cam and Eric can't wait to meet Poochie, the star of his own TV show. But while they're waiting in line for a "pawtograph" Poochie mysteriously disappears! Can Cam's photographic memory rescue the famous dog?

Cam Jansen: The School Play Mystery (Cam Jansen #21)

Cam's best friend, Eric, is starring as Honest Abe Lincoln in the school play. But when all of the money raised from ticket sales mysteriously disappears, it seems that someone is lurking around who is far from honest. Cam's teacher, Ms. Benson, calls the police, and Cam rushes to help. Can Cam, with a click of her photographic memory, find the missing money before the thief makes a getaway?

Cam Jansen: The Tennis Trophy Mystery (Cam Jansen #23)

Cam and Eric's gym teacher just had his office walls painted. But Cam notices that the color of his walls isn't the only difference-his prized tennis trophy is missing! Who could have taken it? Say "click" with Cam as she begins collecting clues to this tricky tennis mystery!

Cam Jansen: Cam Jansen and the Valentine Baby Mystery (Cam Jansen #25)

It's Valentine's Day, and Cam is at school when she learns her mother is about to give birth. Cam and her best friend, Eric, rush to the hospital with his mom. There, in the waiting room, something valuable disappears. Click, click! Cam starts to unravel the mystery. Will Cam solve it before her Valentine sibling is born?

Calvin's Last Word

The dictionary as narrator? YES! <P><P> Calvin's dictionary is proud to be carried everywhere Calvin goes--the breakfast table, school, baseball practice, and home again--because Calvin is determined to find the perfect word to attach to his annoying older brother. The word isn’t exactly revenge, mayhem, bewilderment, subterfuge, pulverize, or even retaliation, though all those words are so close and very tempting. When Calvin finally finds the right word for his rascally brother, his dictionary is surprised and delighted, and readers will enjoy celebrating the triumphant discovery of Calvin's perfect word along with his dictionary.

Calvin Coolidge: Thirtieth President Of The United States

Presents the life of Calvin Coolidge, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Calvin Coconut in Trouble Magnet (Calvin Coconut #1)

Calvin Coconut: Hero of Hawaii (Calvin Coconut #5)

Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ever for his sister Darci's birthday party. But a huge tropical storm hits the islands and threatens everything. It rains and rains. And rains. <p><p> The river next to Calvin's house rises high. When Calvin's friend Willy falls into the raging water, Calvin grabs his skiff to save him. As Willy is swept into the bay, Calvin struggles in the wild waves. What happens next shows Calvin what heroes are made of.

Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven (Calvin Coconut #3)

Calvin Coconut: The Zippy Fix (Calvin Coconut #2)

Calvin Coconut needs to fix things with Stella—and fast! Stella from Texas is now officially a member of the Coconut household. <P><P>As if getting a bossy babysitter isn’t bad enough for Calvin, Stella teases him mercilessly. What’s a nine-year-old boy to do? Calvin decides to “fix” her, and he dumps his neighbor’s cat Zippy on Stella’s bed, knowing she’s allergic. <P><P>But when Stella breaks out in hives and misses her first big date, Calvin realizes his “zippy fix” went too far. He’s got to make it up to her, and decides to give her a birthday present. But he has no money. Along with the help of his loyal friends and little sister, Darci, Calvin works hard, and comes up with enough cash to give Stella the best birthday gift ever. <P><P>Graham Salisbury’s voice perfectly captures the inner workings of Calvin’s mind, and Jacqueline Rogers’ delightful pictures add zest and humor toThe Zippy Fix.

Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet

Fourth-grader Calvin lives near the beach in Oahu with his mom and little sister. Mom says: “You’re the man of the house. ” But Calvin’s not great at being the man of the house, or taking care of his responsibilities. He’s too busy having fun with his pals, and avoiding Tito, the bully. Trouble Magnetis the first book in a new series for younger readers full of all the fun of growing up in Hawaii. It introduces a wonderful multicultural cast of characters, including Mr. Purdy, who calls his fourth-grade class Boot Camp; Uncle Scoop, who runs the lunch wagon at the beach; Ledward, Mom’s 6'7" boyfriend; and gorgeous, intimidating, 15-year-old Stella-from-Texas, who arrives to be the live-in babysitter—and to step all over Calvin’s turf. From the Hardcover edition.

Calvin Coconut: Kung Fooey (Calvin Coconut #6)

Calvin Coconut's fourth grade class meets Benni Obi, a weird and likable new kid. Benny brags about knowing kung fu, wears mirrored sunglasses, eats worms, crickets, and chocolate-covered scorpions, and says all the wrong things to bully Tito. Uh-oh. <P><P>Meanwhile, the neighborhood kids and pets clear the road--Calvin's babysitter Stella is learning how to drive. She's got a lead foot. Readers will enjoy the humor in Kung Fooey as Calvin's smarts and courage help him learn something new about standing up for friends, and facing a bully.

Calvin Coconut: Extra Famous (Calvin Coconut #9)

There are zombies at Kailua beach!! Well, kind of. <P><P>Fourth-grader Calvin Coconut and his friends have been recruited by Benny Obi (the boy from Kung Fooey who liked to tell crazy stories and ate bugs) to be extras in his uncle's movie: Zombie Zoomba! And who ends up with an actual part? <P><P>Calvin's babysitter, Stella.

Calvin Coconut: Rocket Ride (Calvin Coconut #8)

Calvin's dad is a famous pop singer, and he's going to be in a concert on the island! Everyone wants to go. <P><P>Dad gave Calvin's mom 10 tickets, and Calvin has to decide who gets the last ticket: teacher's pet Shayla, who has a crush on him (ick!) or Tito the bully? <P><P>But much more important: Calvin hasn't seen his dad in four years. And he's never met Dad's new wife. Will Dad still like Calvin now?

Calvin Coconut: Man Trip (Calvin Coconut #7)

Calvin and his Mom's boyfriend, Ledward, are good friends. When Ledward wins plane tickets, he invites Calvin to go on a man trip--they'll fly to Hawaii, the Big Island, for a day, and go deep-sea fishing. Wow! <P><P>Calvin's never been on a plane, or any boat but his skiff. What a day--Calvin catches his first big fish, an ono. But that's nothing compared to what happens when Ledward hooks a huge, and very angry marlin that charges the boat!

Calvin and the Sugar Apples

A relatable early reader that taps into important life lessons about friendship, grief, and talking through feelings."Debut author Oliveira&’s lush prose brings the Portugal setting to life and portrays Amelia&’s grief with realism. Her struggle to manage her emotions, as well as the deeper understanding she reaches of herself and the people around her, is endearing and rewarding. Balezza&’s b&w pencil illustrations appear throughout, adding nuance to Amelia&’s heightened feelings." —Publishers WeeklyTen-year-old Amelia has always had Calvin, her chinchilla friend, to talk to about her problems. But Calvin is no longer in his cage, and her parents just say he&’s in a &“better place.&” When Amelia and her best friend, Camila, have an argument, and Amelia later misses the school talent show, she doesn&’t know what to do. Without Calvin, who does she talk to about her disappointments at school? And who does she talk to about missing Calvin?Just when Amelia thinks she&’s completely alone, a new student arrives, and they begin to sort things out together. Amelia learns that it&’s always possible to make new friends, that expressing yourself can happen in different ways, and that it all starts with talking it out.MORE PRAISE FOR CALVIN AND THE SUGAR APPLES &“A sensitive and rich children&’s novel—a thoughtful, warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change.&” —Foreword Reviews&“Ten-year-old Amelia is sometimes awkward, often tongue-tied, and ALWAYS a bright shining star, even when she doesn&’t know it. Readers will adore her!&” —Lauren Myracle, author of best-selling books, ttyl, ttfn, and l8r, g8r

Calvin and the Cub Scouts

Calvin is a Cub Scout. He wants to earn his bear badge. But first he has to finish his hobby book about pets - 25 pages, 25 pets! Calvin knows 24 pets.

Calvin

In this joyful and impactful picture book, a transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time.Calvin has always been a boy, even if the world sees him as a girl. He knows who he is in his heart and in his mind but he hasn't yet told his family. Finally, he can wait no longer: "I'm not a girl," he tells his family. "I'm a boy--a boy in my heart and in my brain." Quick to support him, his loving family takes Calvin shopping for the swim trunks he's always wanted and back-to-school clothes and a new haircut that helps him look and feel like the boy he's always known himself to be. As the first day of school approaches, he's nervous and the "what-ifs" gather up inside him. But as his friends and teachers rally around him and he tells them his name, all his "what-ifs" begin to melt away.Inspired by the authors' own transgender child and accompanied by warm and triumphant illustrations, this authentic and personal text promotes kindness and empathy, offering a poignant and inclusive back-to-school message: all should feel safe, respected, and welcomed.

Calvin

Born on the day the last Calvin and Hobbes comic strip was published, seventeen-year-old Calvin, a schizophrenic, sees and has conversations with the tiger, Hobbes, and believes that if he can persuade the strip's creator. Bill Watterson, to do one more strip, he will make Calvin well.

Calming the Beast (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)

HUNGRY! Rafael and his mother and sister don't have enough food and are forced to go hungry on many days. But the teen is determined to find a way to help his family. NIMAC-sourced textbook

Calm Undone: A Novel

Calm Undone is a young adult novel that tackles many of the issues relevant to young people today (feelings of loss, a dawning sense of self, and the awakening of attraction) with a gentle, accepting approach. <p><p> Seventeen-year-old Tyler wants three things from his summer at the family beach-house: Run along the beach to get ready for cross-country again in the fall. Wander the boardwalk with his cousin Liam. And more importantly, figure out how to move on with his life after his Dad's death from a car crash - one that Tyler survives. <p> But nothing about this summer is right: Running isn't fun anymore. Mom spends hours alone in her room. Liam constantly ditches him to spend time with Melissa --- a girl he met on the beach. Which forces Tyler to spend time alone with Finn, a friend of Melissa's who surfs. At first, he feels abandoned, but Finn is easy going, interested in hearing Tyler talk about running, and the only person in his life that doesn't treat him like the "kid who lost his dad." All of which help Tyler realize that up to now, Dad had been the closest thing he had to a best friend, and in order to move on he has to accept the type of love those left in his life --- Mom, Liam, and even Finn --- have to offer.

Calm: Mindfulness for Kids (Mindfulness for Kids)

Teach your kids how to focus their thoughts and notice the world around them with this fun mindfulness kids activity book.Mindfulness activities are a great way to teach children about their thoughts and feelings and how to understand them--while having fun at the same time.This book is packed with activities--make a mindfulness jar, learn how to appreciate food with mindful eating, and get out into nature and explore the outside world. An illustrated journal section at the back of the book encourages children to make notes about their own thoughts and feelingsCalm: Mindfulness for Kids has everything you need to know about focusing your child's mind to help them enjoy and appreciate things that they take for granted every day, while boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Children are guided through each activity, to make sure they achieve maximum enjoyment and awareness. All children will learn and react to each activity in a different way and parent's notes give advice on how to encourage children to embrace mindfulness in the modern world. Each specially designed activity is flexible for each child's needs and inspires them to seek calmness and tranquility in all situations. Calm: Mindfulness for Kids shows that supporting a child's positive mental health doesn't need to be expensive, time-consuming, or difficult. Activities help children to de-stress, focus, and get moving while having fun.

Calm-down Time

Every parent, caregiver--and toddler--knows the misery that comes with meltdowns and temper tantrums. Through rhythmic text and warm illustrations, this gentle, reassuring book offers toddlers simple tools to release strong feelings, express them, and calm themselves down. Children learn to use their calm-down place--a quiet space where they can cry, ask for a hug, sing to themselves, be rocked in a grown-up's arms, talk about feelings, and breathe: "One, two, three . . . I'm calm as can be. I'm taking care of me. " After a break, toddlers will feel like new--and adults will, too. Picture descriptions are added.