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A Weekend with Picasso
by Florian RodariThe twentieth century artist talks about his life and work as if entertaining the reader for a weekend.
A Weighty Decision (Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 2 #Level X, Fiction)
by Donna LathamA Weighty Decision Author: Donna Latham
A Weird and Wild Beauty: The Story of Yellowstone, the World's First National Park
by Erin PeabodyThe summer of 1871, a team of thirty-two men set out on the first scientific expedition across Yellowstone. Through uncharted territory, some of the day’s most renowned scientists and artists explored, sampled, sketched, and photographed the region’s breathtaking wonders--from its white-capped mountain vistas and thundering falls to its burping mud pots and cauldrons of molten magma. At the end of their adventure, the survey packed up their specimens and boarded trains headed east, determined to convince Congress that the country needed to preserve the land from commercial development. They returned with "stories of wonder hardly short of fairy tales,” to quote the New York Times. With the support of conservationists such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Frederick Law Olmsted, and John Muir, the importance of a national park was secured. On March 1, 1872, Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone Park Bill into law. It set aside over two million acres of one-of-a-kind wilderness as "a great national park for the benefit and enjoyment of people. ” This important and fascinating book will introduce young adults to the astonishing adventure that led to "the best idea America ever had. ” Today over 130 countries have copied the Yellowstone model, and billions of acres of critical habitat and spectacular scenery are being preserved for all of us to enjoy. This book has a wonderful ecological and historical message for readers ages 12 and up. No book about Yellowstone's founding has been written for this age group before, yet Yellowstone National Park is a major destination for many families, so many readers will likely have heard of Yellowstone or even have visited there. This is a great book for any school library or for history or science classrooms in middle and high school, where information can be used for research projects.
A Well-Timed Enchantment
by Vivian Vande VeldeIt's bad enough that Deanna has to waste her summer in France and her only friend is a mangy black cat, but now she's staring hopelessly into a well, trying to figure out what in the world to wish for. Before she can make a wish, the cat scratches her, her watch falls into the well, and then . . . so has she! Except that now she's in medieval France, the cat is a handsome young man, and her watch has the power to completely change history. Maybe a quiet summer would have been nice?
A Whale Is Not a Fish and Other Animal Mix-ups
by Melvin BergerIs it an alligator . . . or a crocodile? A butterfly . . . or a moth? A donkey . . . or a mule? They might look alike, but they are not! Find out about these and many more animal mix-ups in this fun-to-read book.
A Whale in Paris: How It Happened That Chantal Duprey Befriended A Whale During The Second World War And Helped Liberate France
by Daniel Presley Claire Polders Erin McGuireA hopeful and heroic girl befriends a small, lost whale during World War II and together they embark on a journey to liberate France and find their families in this charming debut novel.Ever since the Germans became the unwelcome “guests” of Paris in the early days of World War II, Papa and Chantal have gone out in the evenings to fish in the Seine. Tonight Chantal is hoping for a salmon, but instead she spies something much more special: a whale! Though small (for a whale) and lost, he seems friendly. Chantal soon opens her heart to the loveable creature and names him Franklin, after the American president who must surely be sending troops to rescue her country. Yet Franklin is in danger: The Parisians are starving and would love to eat him, and the Nazis want to capture him as a gift to Hitler. In a desperate bid to liberate themselves and their city, Chantal and Franklin embark on a dangerous voyage. But can one small girl manage to return a whale to the ocean and reunite him with his parents? And will she ever see her own family again?
A Whale in the Bathtub
by Kylie Westaway Tom JellettBruno! It's bath time! But there’s a whale in the bathtub—a huge, tub-hogging, bubble-bath-squirting, flipper-scrubbing, barnacle-rinsing whale! Worse yet, no one believes Bruno when he says the tub is full. The whale refuses to budge. How will Bruno ever get clean?
A Whale of a Tale
by Debbie Dadey Tatevik AvakyanIn this sparkling Mermaid Tales adventure, can Kiki overcome her fears and enjoy her first-ever trip to the ocean's surface? The third graders at Trident Academy are traveling to the surface of the ocean for the first time ever for a "hugely" exciting activity: They're going to visit a pod of humpback whales! But Kiki is less than thrilled. In fact, she's scared from the top of her head to the tip of her tail. After all, the enormous creatures could swallow her (and maybe her entire class) in one giant gulp! Kiki's pals Shelly and Echo try to help shrink her fears, and when a new friend comes along--a very big, whale-size friend--Kiki's courage emerges, and the fun looms large.
A Whale of a Tale (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Gina Shaw Charles LehmannNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales: All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Bonnie WorthLaugh and learn with fun facts about whales, porpoises, dolphins, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“What&’s the story today? Funny that you should ask. We&’re going to take on a whale of a task!&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Go under the sea and discover: • what a cetacean is• how to tell dolphins and porpoises apart• how whales &“talk&” to one another• and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!If I Ran the Horse Show: All About HorsesClam-I-Am! All About the BeachMiles and Miles of Reptiles: All About ReptilesSafari, So Good! All About African WildlifeThere's a Map on My Lap! All About MapsOh, the Lavas That Flow! All About VolcanoesOut of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal AnimalsWhat Cat Is That? All About CatsOnce upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric MammalsOh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About WeatherThe Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness
A Whale of a Time
by Bindi Irwin Chris KunzA fast-paced adventure series featuring the Jungle Girl herself! The stories are inspired and co-created by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the iconic wildlife expert Steve Irwin. The series features the characters of Bindi, her brother Robert, mother Terri, and the Australia Zoo. Bindi takes a pair of troublesome English twins out for the whale-watching trip of a lifetime. But when they race to the scene of a boating accident, they discover an oil spill that could endanger marine life for hundreds of miles!
A Whale of the Wild
by Rosanne ParryIn the stand-alone companion to the New York Times–bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming, and a changing seascape. Includes information about orcas and their habitats. For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family’s matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she’s destined to be? A Whale of the Wild weaves a heart-stopping tale of survival with impeccable research on a delicate ecosystem and threats to marine life. New York Times-bestselling author Rosanne Parry’s fluid writing and Lindsay Moore’s stunning artwork bring the Salish Sea and its inhabitants to vivid life. An excellent read-aloud and read-alone, this companion to A Wolf Called Wander will captivate fans of The One and Only Ivan and Pax. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout, a map, and extensive backmatter about orcas and their habitats.
A Whiff of Pine, A Hint of Skunk: A Forest of Poems
by Deborah Ruddell Joan E. RankinIn a watery mirror the rugged raccoon admires his face by the light of the moon: the mysterious mask, the whiskers beneath, the sliver of cricket still stuck in his teeth. Take a lighthearted romp through four seasons in the forest with these whimsical poems. Marvel at the overachieving beaver, applaud the race-winning snail and its perfect trail of slime, or head off to be pampered at a squirrel spa. Warning: Deborah Ruddell's quirky cast of animal characters and Joan Rankin's deliciously daffy pictures will cause giggles. The woods have never been so much fun! Image descriptions present.
A Whirlwind Opener
by Fish On Kids BooksA Whirlwind Opener is Book #1 in the Fish On Kids Books Series. Meet Gus Roberts, a fifth grader who can't wait for his family's big plans for the fishing opener. Gus needs some time on the water but also a break from Matt Driver, a bully who's got everyone anxious for the end of the school year. With his new fishing rod and tackle box always nearby, Gus joins his grandfather to meet the rest of the family at the cabin up north. Life has a few surprises in store and everyone adjusts to a different weekend than plannned.
A Whirlwind Vacation
by Nancy KrulikKatie can't wait to go on a European vacation with her family! She's so excited to see new things and learn how people in other countries live. But she realizes that traveling abroad is harder than she thought, especially when you don't speak another language! And to make matters worse, the magic wind appears four times--turning her into a Buckingham Palace guard, a flamenco dancer in Spain, a gondola driver in Venice, and an artist in Paris! Will Katie be able to handle this vacation chaos?! .
A Whirlwind Vacation (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo Super Special #2)
by Nancy KrulikThe Reverend Stephen Babbington seldom imbibes, but at a gala thrown by actor Sir Charles Cartwright, he indulges in a cocktail and falls over dead. Since there is no trace of poison or foul play, the case is closed.
A Whisper of Horses
by Zillah BethellWill she find the last horses on earth? Serendipity lives inside a walled city. Before her mother died, she gave Seren an old figurine of a horse. Horses no longer exist in Serendipity’s world, but when she discovers a map that may lead her to real horses, she starts on a journey that will take her far from everything she knows. Traveling with an orphan boy, Tab, and his beloved dog, she's soon on the run from a powerful and dangerous man who will do anything to make sure Serendipity never leaves the walled city again.Zillah Bethell’s middle-grade fiction debut A Whisper of Horses is original, breathtaking, adventurous, and moving. It is a story of friendship, perseverance, and resilience that readers won’t soon forget.
A Whisper of Time
by Paula Downing KingShe was found alone, lost in the stately ruins of an alien city. And when they hunted for the child's people, and found no clue that would lead them to the truth, they adopted her as humanity's first alien. Medoret grows up with the archaeologist who discovered her in her alien city, but dreams of her early years plague her, and as her curiosity grows, she begins to study the glyphs that were once carved into the stones of the alien ruins. Many mysteries of the alien land were waiting to be solved, and Medoret was determined to unravel every last one.
A Whole Lotta Knock-Knock Jokes: Squeaky-Clean Family Fun
by Mike Spohr Heather SpohrKeep your family cracking up—500+ knock-knock jokes for kids ages 6 to 12Welcome to A Whole Lotta Knock Knock Jokes—a new collection of rib-tickling knock-knock jokes for kids. It's endless fun to keep friends, family—even grandma!—giggling for hours. These pages are packed with over 500 squeaky-clean knock-knock jokes for kids about animals, food, fun places, and beyond. Dazzle your family and friends on long car rides, family vacations, and after school. There's even a riddle hidden inside, too!Knock KnockWho's there?GopherGopher who?Gopher it! You can do it!This awesome book of knock-knock jokes for kids includes:Jokes galore—Behold! A great companion for budding comedians.Brain-teasing surprise—Solve the hidden riddle inside!Easy to read—It's a nonstop reading adventure—perfect for all grade levels.Knock Knock. Who's there? It's A Whole Lotta Knock Knock Jokes for kids!
A Whole New Ball Game
by Belle PaytonMiddle school gets multiplied in this new series about twins Alex and Ava, whose father is the coach of a small-town Texas football team!When twelve-year-old twins Alex and Ava Sackett move from the East Coast to Texas so their dad can coach an elite high school football team, they have to get used to not only a whole new school and town, but also the fame that comes with being football's first family. They've got a plan to make it through: stick together! Because even though Alex and Ava are total opposites, they've always stuck together. But then Ava cuts her hair short, and Alex fears that Ava wants a new town to mean a new start--as an individual. At the same time, Alex's concern has Ava wondering if she's no longer cool enough for her twin. Are Alex and Ava still the same dynamic duo they've always been, or are they headed down different paths?
A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
by Sue MacyDescribes the activities of the members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the women's professional baseball league that existed between 1943 and 1954.
A Whole New Me
by Nicole GillMany insects and amphibians change shape—or metamorph—completely. Why do they do it?
A Whole New World (A Twisted Tale #Book One)
by Liz BraswellThe 1st installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Aladdin had never found the lamp? <p><p>When Jafar steals the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in fear, waiting for his third and final wish.To stop the power-mad ruler, Aladdin and the deposed princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion. But soon their fight for freedom threatens to tear the kingdom apart in a costly civil war. p><p>What happens next? A Street Rat becomes a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And readers will never look at the story of Aladdin in the same way again.
A Whole New You (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Nathaniel Clinton Niklas AskerNIMAC-sourced textbook. WHAT'S THE DEAL? "I can help make you young again." That's the offer dying billionaire Malcolm Donaldson receives. But what is the price—and is there a catch?