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A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish
by Daniel BernstromFrom the creators of A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree comes another fun-to-read romp featuring lovable, hungry Bear. This time, he&’s after a determined fish, who has an altogether different plan!Readers of the beloved A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree met a bear who longed for honey, but never got to eat any. In this boisterous follow-up, will Bear&’s luck change? He&’s spotted a fish! And his wish? To gobble up this delicious fish dish, of course! Sadly for Bear, this is no ordinary fish—he&’s a homesick fellow determined to get back upstream where he belongs. Once again, Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott show off their deep understanding of what makes kids laugh. The longing, the chase, the action, and splash—and the delightfully tongue twisting text—will have kids asking to hear this story again and again. With just a few words and page after page of fantastic expressions, A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish has the madcap energy and playfulness that keeps kids riveted—as they learn to read!
A Beary Merry Christmas (The Super-Duper Duo)
by Henri Meunier Nathalie ChouxRory and Sheldon are just regular guys, going to school, having playdates, and, of course, counting down the days until Christmas. But when a furious bear starts wreaking havok in their calm wood, Rory and Sheldon are there to save the holiday as...the Super-Duper Duo! They use their super-duper powers—and their knowledge about animal hibernation—to calm the crazed carnivore and keep the peace. The Super-Duper Duo books mix zany adventure comics and animal facts in exciting young readers that are both hysterical and informative. Just another mission accomplished for the Super-Duper Duo!
A Beasty Story
by Bill Martin Jr.In a dark, dark house, in a dark, dark wood lurks a creepy, beasty . . . BEAST! But fear not--this beast may not be so beastly after all. The talents of Bill Martin Jr and Steven Kellogg come together for the first time to create a ghoulish story thats both scary and snug. Cuddle up but beware--youre in for a big, beasty surprise!
A Beautiful House for Birds (Storytelling Math)
by Grace LinCaldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere!Olivia wants to make a colorful birdhouse for summer. She starts painting a pattern of stripes on the roof but then oops!—messes up. Now what? Explore patterns in this playful story about creative problem-solving. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
A Beaver Pond (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Catherine FriendNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Beaver Tale: The Castors of Conners Creek (Great Lakes Books Series)
by Gerald WykesWhen Detroit was settled over three hundred years ago, beavers (then known by the French name "castors") were one of the most numerous and important animals in North America. Yet the aggressive beaver pelt trade in Detroit and elsewhere decimated the animal's population, and the region's remaining beavers were unable to reestablish their homes in the city's industrial landscape once the trapping ended. In A Beaver Tale: The Castors of Conners Creek, author and illustrator Gerald Wykes tells the incredible story of one beaver family's return to the Detroit River in 2008, more than one hundred years after beavers were last seen in the area. Wykes shows readers how the beavers were discovered at the Conners Creek Power Plant on the city's east side, after people noticed trees were being mysteriously cut down. He combines real observations of this pioneering beaver colony with background about the important history of the beaver in Michigan, from its relationship to the Native occupants of the Great Lakes to its "discovery" by Europeans as a source of valuable furs. He explores some of the beaver's unique physical features, including its impressively webbed hind feet, delicate fingered "hands," waterproof fur, and famous flat tail, and also explains how today's strict pollution laws and shoreline improvements have turned the Detroit River into a hospitable place for beavers once again. Wykes's full-color illustrations and kid-friendly text tell a serious tale of environmental recovery in a fun and accessible way. Young readers aged 8 to 12 will enjoy the unique natural and cultural history in A Beaver Tale.
A Bed for Millicent (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Catherine Nichols Joe SutphinNIMAC-sourced textbook. CRASH! Millicent is staying with her favorite cousins. One night her bed breaks—with Millicent still in it! Will she have to go back home?
A Bees' Life (Time For Kids®: Informational Text)
by Dona Herweck RiceHow does a small egg become a buzzing bee? With a graph of a bee's life cycle, vivid photos, explanatory vocabulary, and informational text, readers are sure to be captivated! About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
A Beetle Is Shy
by Dianna Hutts Aston Sylvia LongThe award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched and visually striking book is perfect for sparking children's imaginations in both classroom reading circles and home libraries.
A Beetle Is Shy
by Dianna Hutts AstonThe award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched and visually striking book is perfect for sparking children's imaginations in both classroom reading circles and home libraries. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!
A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing
by Avi Tricia TusaAvon the snail and Edward the ant are back for another funny--and philosophical--adventure. This time, Avon has decided he wants to be a writer, only to discover that writing is way more difficult than he ever imagined. He finally gets the word Something written down, but there's a problem: What to write next? Luckily, his friend Edward is there to advise. Brimming with wit, wisdom, and humor, this warm and winning tale of two friends on a quest will be enjoyed by readers (and writers) of all ages.
A Big Birthday Hug
by Jennifer Kurani Valentina JaskinaHow can Turtle make his sad feeling go away?Turtle has a sad feeling that won’t go away. Squirrel is happily gathering nuts, Bee is buzzing from flower to flower, and Rabbit is hopping around the carrot patch, but it doesn’t matter: Turtle just can’t shake his sad feeling! Even at his dad’s birthday celebration, Turtle is still feeling glum. What will it take to make Turtle feel right again?This sweet story about a turtle who just wants to be happy will resonate with all children who have experienced one of those sad-and-not-sure-why days. With a gentle, reassuring message—sometimes you just need a hug!—A Big Birthday Hug is a great read-aloud book perfect for sharing with loved ones. The rhythmic text is simple but evocative, and Valentina Jaskina’s bright, lively illustrations bring the story to life.
A Big Chair for Little Bear
by Claire SchumacherLittle bear is tired of having little things, and insists on having the big things that his father uses.
A Big Guy Took My Ball! (An Elephant & Piggie Book)
by Mo WillemsMeet Elephant Gerald and Piggie, winners of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and recipients of two Geisel Honors!<P><P> Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.<P> Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.<P> Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.<P> Gerald and Piggie are best friends.<P> In A Big Guy Took My Ball! Piggie is devastated when a big guy takes her ball! Gerald is big, too... but is he big enough to help his best friend?<P> Images are described.<P> Other books in this series are available in this library.<P><P> <b>Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor</b>
A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog Named Trixie
by Dean KoontzIn a profound, funny, and beautifully rendered portrait of a beloved companion, bestselling novelist Dean Koontz remembers the golden retriever who changed his life. A retired service dog, Trixie was three when Dean and his wife, Gerda, welcomed her into their home. She was superbly trained, but her greatest gifts couldn't be taught: her keen intelligence, her innate joy, and an uncanny knack for living in the moment. Whether chasing a tennis ball or protecting those she loved, Trixie gave all she had to everything she did, inspiring Dean and Gerda to trust their instincts and recapture a sense of wonder that will remain with them always. Trixie lived fewer than twelve years; in this wide world, she was a little thing. But in every way that mattered, she lived a big life.
A Big Surprise: A Big Surprise (Pet Hotel #2)
by Kate FinchA fun, funny new chapter book series full of adorable pets and silly adventures!The next guest at the Pet Hotel is a tabby cat named Matilda. But Meg and Charlie are worried, because she doesn't want to play -- all she wants to do is hide and nap! What's wrong with Matilda?In the meantime, Elvis the cockatiel is causing trouble during his stay. He keeps stealing food from the kitchen, and he won't leave Matilda alone! Is he just a mischief maker, or does he know something about the tabby cat that Meg and Charlie don't?
A Bigger Bird
by Keith BrownJoin Tabs the Cat as she navigates through the days of the week, discovering that size isn’t everything. Along the way, she learns that misunderstandings can arise, teaching us valuable lessons about communication and empathy. Delight in this charming tale of discovery and friendship!
A Bird Atlas of Kenya
by Adrian LewisKenya, a country only the size of Texas, has one of the richest avifaunas in Africa. This atlas is an explanatory overview of Kenya's 1065 species, essential both to the birdwatcher as a means of finding birds and interpreting the significance of field observations, and to the ornithologist as a standard reference work.
A Bird Is a Bird
by Lizzy RockwellWhat is a bird? And how is it different from a mammal or a reptile?Some birds are huge and some are tiny. Some birds are fantastically colorful and some are plain. But what do all birds share? Early nonfiction expert Lizzy Rockwell explains that birds have beaks, wings, and feathers, and hatch from eggs. Other animals might have some of these features in common, but only a bird has them all. Only a bird is a bird! A clear text and beautiful illustrations cover dozens of different birds and their shared characteristics, as well as the unique qualities of unusual birds, such as penguins and peacocks.A great companion to Rockwell's A Mammal is an Animal.
A Bird in the Bush: A Social History of Birdwatching
by Stephen MossThis journey through the world of birdwatchers is “a wonderful book. . . . fascinating, often hilarious anecdotes and information” (Daily Mail, Critic’s Choice).Scholarly, authoritative, and above all supremely readable, Stephen Moss’s book is the first to trace the fascinating history of how and why people have watched birds for pleasure, from the beginnings with Gilbert White in the eighteenth century through World War II POWs watching birds from inside their prison camp and all the way to today’s “twitchers” with their bleeping pagers, driving hundreds of miles for a rare bird.“Proves that birdwatchers can be as instructive to watch as birds.” —Sunday Times“Thoroughly researched and well-written.” —The Guardian“Moss knows his subject intimately and writes about it with just the right mixture of affection and occasional quizzicality.” —Sunday Telegraph“It would be difficult to imagine anyone producing a more comprehensive, thoughtful, intelligent and entertaining examination of how people have watched birds at each point in history. In fact, it is one of the few books which might prove such compulsive reading that even a dedicated twitcher might forgo a day in the field to stay at home to finish it.” —Birding World
A Birder's West Indies: An Island-by-Island Tour
by Roland H. WauerThe West Indies offer so much more than sun, sand, and shopping. This sweeping arc of islands, which runs from Cuba to Grenada and includes the Virgin Islands, teems with a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Up to 40 percent of the plants in some forests are found nowhere else on earth, while the West Indian flyway is a critical link in the migratory routes of many birds. In A Birder's West Indies, Roland Wauer takes you on an island-by-island journey of discovery. He describes the unique natural features of each island and recounts his often fascinating experiences in seeking out the nearly 400 species of birds known in the West Indies. His accounts give insight into the birds' habitats, status, and ecology and record some of the threats posed by human activities. For readers planning trips to the West Indies, Wauer also includes helpful, up-to-date facts about the best times to travel, the kinds of entry and customs systems to expect, the money exchange services available, and general information about weather, food, and accommodations. Filling a unique niche among current guides, A Birder's West Indies offers both professional ornithologists and avocational bird watchers a chance to compare notes and experiences with an expert observer. And for readers who haven't yet visited the islands, Wauer's fluid prose and lovely color photographs will be the next-best thing to being there-and an irresistible invitation to go.
A Birthday Party for Jesus: A Birthday Party For Jesus
by Jones SusanThe meaning of Christmas is often overshadowed by the wave of commercialism that precedes it. It’s all too easy for kids to lose sight of the true meaning of this holiday when their daily cartoons include a flood of toy commercials and their focus is on their own wish list. This book is a heartwarming reminder to children that Christmas isn’t about Santa or asking for presents; it’s about celebrating Jesus’s birthday. This inviting, full-color, illustrated picture book tells a story of forest animals preparing for a big and exciting event. Each page provides another clue to young readers that somewhere in the forest, one special animal knows the true meaning of Christmas and wants to share it with the rest of his forest friends. By the final page of the story, kids will better understand that the greatest joy of the Christmas season is in celebrating the life of Jesus with their family and community. Teaches young children to enjoy Christmas by celebrating Jesus! Warm, endearing animal illustrations will entice pre-readers and early readers and inspire their imagination Reinforces Christian values in a non-judgmental and non-threatening way Helps to balance the bombardment of commercialism during the holiday months The perfect addition to any family’s holiday book collection
A Birthday Surprise (Stairway Decodables Step 6)
by Leanna KochRosie is delighted that it’s her birthday, but her joy turns to sorrow when her friends seem to have forgotten about her special day. Are they really ignoring her day, or is a birthday surprise in store for Rosie? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that’s perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading practice, or to support reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with long vowel combinations eigh, ie, and ei.
A Birthday for Cow!
by Jan ThomasPig and Mouse are hard at work baking the best birthday cake EVER for Cow. But it would be a lot easier if Duck weren't hanging around, yammering on about turnips or some nonsense. (Sheesh!) With all this silliness going on, how will they manage to throw Cow a spectacular birthday party? Well, as it turns out, crazy Duck just might have had the right idea all along! This second picture book from Jan Thomas features wacky humor that toddlers will adore, rowdy repetitions, irreverent dialogue--and a hilarious twist at the end.
A Birthday for Cow! (The\giggle Gang Ser.)
by Jan ThomasPig and Mouse are hard at work baking the best birthday cake EVER for Cow. But it would be a lot easier if Duck weren't hanging around, yammering on about turnips or some nonsense. (Sheesh!) With all this silliness going on, how will they manage to throw Cow a spectacular birthday party? Well, as it turns out, crazy Duck just might have had the right idea all along! This picture book from Jan Thomas features wacky humor that toddlers will adore, rowdy repetitions, irreverent dialogue—and a hilarious twist at the end.