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A Seed in the Sun
by Aida Salazar**Four starred reviews!**A farm-working girl with big dreams meets activist Dolores Huerta and joins the 1965 protest for workers&’ rights in this tender-hearted novel in verse, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Pam Muñoz Ryan.Lula Viramontes aches to one day become someone whom no one can ignore: a daring ringleader in a Mexican traveling circus. But between working the grape harvest in Delano, California, with her older siblings under dangerous conditions; taking care of her younger siblings and Mamá, who has mysteriously fallen ill; and doing everything she can to avoid Papá&’s volatile temper, it&’s hard to hold on to those dreams.Then she meets Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, and other labor rights activists and realizes she may need to raise her voice sooner rather than later: Farmworkers are striking for better treatment and wages, and whether Lula&’s family joins them or not will determine their future.
A Seed is Sleepy
by Dianna Hutts Aston Sylvia Long<p>Award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag
by Gordon Korman"Summary: When luckless Raymond Jardine becomes Sean Delancey's eleventh-grade English-project partner, he persuades Sean's grandfather to pose as a long-deceased, obscure Canadian poet, in an effort to pass the course and win a vacation to a luxurious Greek island." The students of DeWitt high are tired of the revolutionary SACGEN power generating system that their school has atop it. Its frequent breakdowns have some students vowing to ruin it one way or another, or at least to make the world believe that it does not work as well as the school principal claims it does.
A Seminole Creation Story
by Craig Spearing Donna HenesChildren of the Seminole Nation would listen to stories such as this to learn about the Florida Everglades where they lived. In this story, you’ll learn about the beginning of life in the Florida Everglades.
A Sense of Direction
by Stephanie QuinnStage directions are instructions an actor follows in performing a play. They help the director tell the actors where to go on the stage.
A Separate Battle: Women And The Civil War
by Ina ChangDescribes the roles women played during the Civil War and how women influenced the course of the war.
A Sequence of Cosmic Accidents
by S.A ReyhaniA National Book Tokens 'best new children's books of 2025' pickThe universe makes no mistakes… Twelve-year-old Arian never wanted a foster sister, much less the weird and annoying one who has joined his family. From her outlandish outfits and bizarre behaviour to her claim that the random stick she carries is a magical weapon, Madlock is creeping Arian out. There&’s just one thing the pair can agree on: that she&’s from another planet. Of course, Arian never meant literally… When Madlock summons a portal to another world, Arian is launched into an adventure of intergalactic proportions. For an ancient enemy is stirring in the shadows, and the universe has a bigger plan for them than the pair could ever have imagined
A Sequence of Events: The Math Kids (Book 2) (The Math Kids)
by David ColeThe Math Kids Club is back! After solving the case of the prime-time burglars, the Math Kids—Jordan, Justin, and Stephanie—are ready to return to the original purpose of their club: solving math problems. And the district Math Olympics is the perfect opportunity to do just that. But before they can enter the competition, they need a fourth teammate. The Math Kids set their sights on Catherine Duchesne. Even though Catherine has been quiet in class, she knows some really cool math tricks that are sure to help the Math Kids win the competition. But when Catherine doesn&’t show up for school and Jordan, Justin, and Stephanie find out her father&’s been kidnapped, the group springs into action to help their new friend. The Math Kids: A Sequence of Events is the second book in the Math Kids series.
A Sergeant in the House
by Susan Senning Betty TurnbullThis heartwarming story is a salute to military families across the country, and a cheer for our nation's heroes. A Sergeant in the House, tells the story of Lenny who desperately wants a puppy. His father is in the military, the family must move frequently, and Lenny is still very young to care for an animal, so Lenny strikes a bargain: When his daddy becomes a sergeant, Lenny can have a puppy. When his father is deployed to war, Lenny learns what it means to be responsible, to care for his family, and to help around the house. A dreaded phone call brings the news that Lenny's father has been injured and is being sent home. When Lenny's father explains that this means he'll never become a sergeant, Lenny realizes that what he truly wants is his daddy--puppy or no puppy.
A Series of Unfortunate Events Collection: Books 1-3 with Bonus Material (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
by Lemony Snicket Brett HelquistLemony Snicket's unhappy tale of the unlucky Baudelaire siblings begins with The Bad Beginning. In this short bothersome book alone, the three orphans encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast. Should you not mind deadly serpents, slippery salamanders, lumpy beds, large brass reading lamps, long knives, and terrible odors, then proceed with caution to the second book in the miserable series, The Reptile Room. Readers unbothered by inclement weather, hungry leeches, and cold cucumber soup will want to continue with the third installment, The Wide Window. Others will not. If you've got the stomach to wade through the first three tragic tales in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, then this troubling collection might be the one for you. Several loathsome extras, including a compilation of unsettling quotations and a very disturbing portrait, await those who successfully complete the wretched journey. You've been warned!
A Series of Unfortunate Events Collection: Books 10-13 (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
by Lemony Snicket Brett HelquistIf you have come this far, it is likely too late. Readers who have experienced the first nine volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket are usually so weakened by their dreadful knowledge of the Baudelaire orphans' story that they spend most of their time moaning and weeping, and have no strength to read The Slippery Slope, The Grim Grotto, The Penultimate Peril, or The End. If, by chance, your moaning and weeping is more or less under control, there is no need to further risk your physical, emotional, and literary health by reading the four remaining volumes in the series. It would be better to regain your strength by spending your time indulging in less alarming activities, such as whistling or making cupcakes for the elderly. After all, this collection contains all of the calamities in the last four volumes of A Series of Unfortunate Events, including abandoned condiments, cigarette smoking, a shocking revelation, a ridiculous laugh, a fearsome storm, a herd of wild sheep, a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents, another shocking revelation, and Phil. There is no need to exposure yourself to such atrocities, not after all you've been through already.
A Series of Unfortunate Events Collection: Books 4-6 (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
by Lemony Snicket Brett HelquistA Warning from the Publisher:<P><P> Imagine you are wearing a bandage that needs to be removed. Are you the sort of person who tears the bandage right off, causing an enormous amount of pain in a short instance? Or do you prefer to spread your pain out over a longer period of time, by slowly unpeeling the bandage from your injury?<P> If you are the first type of person, then this three-book electronic collection might be for you. All of the misery and woe available in three Lemony Snicket volumes—The Miserable Mill, The Austere Academy, and The Ersatz Elevator—have been joined into one compactly miserable package, so readers foolish enough to read about the Baudelaire orphans can be unnerved in a slightly more economical fashion.<P> If you are the second type of person, then volumes 4 through 6 in A Series of Unfortunate Events might be for you. Even if you unwisely choose to read them at a more leisurely pace, you will encounter such atrocities as poorly paid employees, a hypnotist, an evil scheme, a gym teacher, dripping fungus, another evil scheme, a fake accent, three mysterious consonants, a red herring, and at least one more evil scheme.<P> Of course, most people would prefer not to be injured at all. We salute these sensible people, who will doubtless not purchase any books by Lemony Snicket, no matter how conveniently bundled.
A Series of Unfortunate Events Collection: Books 7-9 (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
by Lemony Snicket Brett HelquistWould you rather sprain your ankle, bruise your hip, and lose a toe to frostbite on the same day? Or would you rather have these accidents happen on three different days? This electronic collection of volumes 7 through 9 in A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket is the e-equivalent of having three ghastly accidents right in a row. Contained here are such unpleasantries as kidnapping, disguise, murder, paperwork, another disguise, heart-shaped balloons, false allegations, stiletto heels, a shattered crystal ball, a cryptic map, an irritating song, and quite a few more disguises, all bundled together into a continuous barrage of horror and dismay. The more sensible approach would be to read The Vile Village, The Hostile Hospital, and The Carnivorous Carnival months or even years apart from one another, so you have time to recuperate from the misery each volume offers—or better yet, to turn your eyes away from Mr. Snicket's work and find an electronic experience that would cause you no distress whatsoever.
A Series of Unfortunate Events Complete Collection: With Bonus Material (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
by Lemony Snicket Brett HelquistIf you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched and will most likely fill you with deep despair.<P><P> From The Bad Beginning to The End, this comprehensive collection with unfortunate bonus material that may or may not include trivia questions, character profiles, and several very sad sentences is the only choice for people who simply cannot get enough of a bad thing!
A Serious Thought
by Jonas TaulA boy ponders his place in the universe in this thoughtful story about the things that keep us up at night. One night, a little boy goes to bed, but instead of sleeping, he starts thinking all kinds of thoughts. Dangerous thoughts. Admirable thoughts. Questionable thoughts. Beautiful thoughts … until a very serious thought occurs to him. If Earth is just a tiny marble floating in space, and he is but one child among many living on this marble, what does his existence matter in the grand scheme of things? Deceptively simple black-and-white drawings poignantly illustrate the boy’s journey as he considers this serious thought. This thought-provoking story by Estonian artist Jonas Taul will resonate with anyone who has ever been kept awake at night by life’s big questions. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
A Service Dog Goes to School
by Elizabeth Simpson SmithScott looks back on his Licorice, a black Labra« as the high point in his life. Paralyzed from the waist down, the twelve-year-old could not go anywhere unless a friend or relative came along to push his wheelchair. Now Licorice pulls Scott's chair to school, to a shopping mall or a movie -anywhere. She turns on lights, too, and opens the refrigerator door. She even punches elevator buttons for him. Licorice is a service dog. She and a growing number of dogs have been specially trained to do all these amazing things and more, so that they can bring independence to people whose movement is limited. This carefully researched book- the first of its kind-tells how Licorice and other service dogs learn to perform their tasks. It describes how Licorice was chosen as a puppy for this work, socialized with a volunteer family, and then returned to the school for the extensive training in her special service. A Service Dog Goes to School is the story of how one loving black Labrador has become the legs and feet, the arms and hands-and the best friend-of a wheelchair-bound boy. ELIZABETH SIMPSON SMITH has contributed to a number of national publications, including Good Housekeeping, American Forests, and National Historic Preservation, and has served as correspondent for several regional magazines. Among her well-received children's books are Five First Ladies; A Guide Dog Goes to School; and A Dolphin Goes to School, which is an NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. Her writings have won her North Carolina's Smithwick Cup for historical articles and the Sullivan Award for short fiction. In addition to writing, Ms. Smith operates a communications agency in Charlotte, North Carolina. She and her husband live in Denver, North Carolina. STEVEN PETRUCCIO comes from a family of artists. He graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and has illustrated Doctor Hilda Makes House Calls, among other titles. He and his artist-wife live in Fishkill, New York.
A Shadow Like a Leopard
by Myron LevoyA street-punk poet and an old painter form a friendship and confront their fears.
A Shark Pup Grows Up
by Pam Zollman- Format includes large color photographs, easy-to-read font, and simple interior design. - Series features vocabulary preview and review pages and backmatter, which gives young readers additional material to discuss or think about.
A Sharon Creech Quartet
by Sharon CreechNewbery and Carnegie Medal-winning author Sharon Creech's stories become instant classics, beloved for their genuine characters and celebration of classic themes such as the gifts of love, family, and forgiveness. This quartet collects four of her bestselling novels, including the Newbery Medal-winning Walk Two Moons.Walk Two Moons: In this Newbery-winning novel, thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle, proud of her country roots and the "Indian-ness in her blood," travels from Ohio to Idaho with her eccentric grandparents. Along the way, she tells them of the story of Phoebe Winterbottom, who received mysterious messages, who met a "potential lunatic," and whose mother disappeared. As Sal entertains her grandparents with Phoebe's outrageous story, her own story begins to unfold--the story of a girl whose only wish is to be reunited with her missing mother.Ruby Holler: "Trouble twins" Dallas and Florida are orphans who have given up believing there is such a thing as a loving home. Tiller and Sairy are an eccentric older couple who live in the beautiful, mysterious Ruby Holler, but they're restless for one more big adventure. When they invite the twins to join them on their journeys, they first must all stay together in the Holler, and the magic of the place takes over.The Great Unexpected: Young Naomi Deane is brimming with curiosity and her best friend, Lizzie Scatterding, could talk the ears off a cornfield. Naomi has a knack for being around when trouble happens. She knows all the peculiar people in town--like Crazy Cora and Witch Wiggins. But then, one day, a boy drops out of a tree. Just like that. A strangely charming Finn boy. And then the Dingle Dangle man appears, asking all kinds of questions. Curious surprises are revealed--three locked trunks, a pair of rooks, a crooked bridge, and that boy--and soon Naomi and Lizzie find their lives changed forever.The Boy on the Porch: When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy Jacob can't explain his history. All John and Marta know is that they have been chosen to care for him. And, as their connection and friendship with Jacob grow, they embrace his exuberant spirit and talents. The three of them blossom into an unlikely family and begin to see the world in brand-new ways.
A Sheep Called Mo
by Prg CollinsWhen we are growing up and hearing mums, dads and teachers talking to us, there are so many other things happening at the same time, like playing and eating. Sometimes, although we hear them talking, we don’t actually listen. Mo heard his father say ‘don’t wander too far away from the farm,’ but he didn’t really listen to him, so the day came when Mo had wandered so far away from his home that he became lost! Find out if his parents found him again, and learn how important it is to listen not just hear!
A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing
by Jeffrey Fuerst Laurence Knighton Dori ButlerPerform this script about a sheep who dresses up like a wolf.
A Shell is Cozy
by Dianna Hutts AstonFrom the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes the latest book in this bestselling series!The newest entry in the bestselling Nature Books series by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, A Shell Is Cozy takes a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of shells. From land snails to sea scallops, giant clams to tiny dwarf shells, an incredible array of shells are showcased in all their splendor.Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book is sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young readers. This beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a child on a parent's lap as it is in a classroom reading circle.EVERYONE LOVES SHELLS!: The perfect book for amateur naturalists, vacation-goers, and armchair travelers for whom beaches, and their shells, hold a special place in the heart.EVERYONE LOVES THIS SERIES!:An Egg Is Quiet"A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Will inspire kids to marvel." —BooklistA Junior Library Guild Premiere selectionOne of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids A Butterfly Is Patient"Both eye-catching and informative." —School Library Journal, starred review"A lovely mix of science and wonder." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"Stunning." —Library Media Connection, starred reviewAn ALA Notable Children's BookAn NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students Grades K–12An NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts A Rock Is Lively"A visual and verbal feast." —Boston Globe"Eye-catching and eye-opening." —School Library Journal, starred reviewAn IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection A Seed Is Sleepy"Will stretch children's minds and imaginations." —School Library Journal, starred reviewAn IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection A Nest Is Noisy"Beautiful . . . an asset to science collections." —BooklistA Junior Library Guild selectionPerfect for:Parents, teachers, librarians, in-school educators, and homeschoolersPreschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in nature, the ocean, sea creatures, life science, rocks, minerals, and shellsCurious explorers and shell collectorsFans of Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and others in the Over and Under seriesAnyone interested in learning more about the planet we inhabitGift giving for any holiday as well as birthdays and end-of-school summer reads
A Shelter for Sadness
by Anne BoothThis poignant and heartwarming story explores the many faces of sadness and addresses the importance of mental health in a child-friendly way.A small boy creates a shelter for his sadness so that he can visit it whenever he needs to, and the two of them can cry, talk, or just sit. The boy knows that one day his sadness may come out of the shelter, and together they will look out at the world and see how beautiful it is.In this timely consideration of emotional wellbeing, Anne Booth has created a beautiful depiction of allowing time and attention for difficult feelings. Stunningly atmospheric illustrations by David Litchfield personify sadness as a living being, allowing young readers to more easily connect with the story's themes of emotional literacy.
A Shelter in Our Car
by Monica GunningSince she left Jamaica for America after her father died, Zettie lives in a car with her mother while they both go to school and plan for a real home.