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How to be a Pirate (Little Golden Book)
by Sue FliessAhoy, landlubber! Come with me.Board me ship upon the sea!Not a pirate? Don't know how? Ye can learn to be one now!Little landlubbers get to earn their sea legs on a pirate ship amidst the goofiest pirates ever. There's lingo to learn (Gangway! Blimey! Yo-ho-ho!), a pirate look to choose (Pick a parrot for your arm. Every pirate's lucky charm!), and most importantly, pirate rules to learn (No more toothpaste! Farewell, bath! Once ye choose the pirate path!).This rollicking read-aloud will be a hit among boys, girls, and parents alike!
How to be a Scientist (Careers for Kids)
by Steve MouldLearn how to think like a scientist, look at the world in a brand-new way and have tons of fun with science comedian Steve Mould's bold and playful kids science book.Supporting STEM and STEAM education initiatives, How to be a Scientist will inspire kids to ask questions, do activities, think creatively, and discover amazing fun facts! A firm favorite in classrooms and homes alike, this science book for kids has earned itself a permanent spot on many family bookshelves. With more than 40 fun questions, experiments, games, and real-life scenarios that make scientific concepts fun and relevant, it's not hard to see why! Simple activities with undetermined answers encourage curious young readers to find new ways to test ideas. The stories of the great scientists and their discoveries (and failures) are told in an entertaining way to provide even further inspiration for budding young scientists.This educational book has the amazing ability to cover a wide range of ages, so if your children have an age gap this is a fantastic way to get them to engage with each other in a fun and educational way. It is informative, colorful, well written and draws you into its pages with an insatiable appetite for the simpler facts of science. Most of the home science experiments for kids are easy to do with items most people already have around the house, making it super easy to go from idea to execution. Explore, Investigate And Test Your Ideas!Discover the skills it takes to become a scientist. Being a scientist isn't just about wearing a white coat and doing experiments in a lab. It's about exploring, investigating, testing and figuring out how things work. How To Be A Scientist is packed with fun activities and projects that let you answer lots of tricky questions and help to explain the world around you. This kid&’s educational book challenges children to think for themselves and covers topics like:- Weather, making a tornado, the water cycle, how to make a compass- Energy, hot air balloons, electricity, Newton and Einstein- The solar system, making a sundial, creating your own sunrise, phases of the moonHow to be a Scientist (Careers for Kids) is one of four fantastic books in the How to… educational books series, including How To Be A Math Genius, How to Be Good at Math, and How to Make a Better World. Official reviews include: International Literacy Association's Children's Choices 2018 Reading List"Readers will be inspired to learn more about how to think and act like these famous scientists while uncovering deep scientific knowledge they can apply through fun-filled science projects." Minnesota Parent "This mix of classic and unusual science anecdotes and experiments is just the thing for budding STEM/STEAM fans, including tips for learning how to think and act like a scientist with fun activities and simple scientific explanations of biology, anatomy, physics, astronomy, chemistry and more."
How to be a T. Rex
by Ryan NorthAn upROARiously funny take on following your wildest dreams, from the bestselling creator of Dinosaur ComicsBeing a regular old human is kind of a drag. That's why Sal is not going to be a teacher or doctor or lawyer when she grows up. She is going to grow up to be an awesome Tyrannosaurus Rex. Her brother thinks it's impossible, but Sal sure shows him! And in the beginning, being a T. Rex is AWESOME. But did you know that it's kind of hard to make friends when you are a super-giant, super-loud, super-stompy dinosaur? If only there were a way for Sal to be 100% awesome, 100% of the time...Eisner Award-winning writer Ryan North makes his picture book debut with this bright, bold, and quirky story about finding--and taming--the beast within.
How to be a Viking
by Cressida CowellThe first HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON book ever, and the inspiration for Cressida Cowell's best-selling fiction books that is now a Dreamworks feature film.So begins Cressida Cowell's stories about a little Viking who cannot fit in. Unlike his dad, Stoick the Vast, Hiccup is tiny, thoughtful and polite and scared of almost everything - especially of going to sea for the very first time. But go he must... So who will save the day when everything goes wrong aboard ship and all the big Vikings lose their cool? This wonderfully witty fable will delight all those who have ever faced up to their worst fears. This 2014 reissue includes a letter from Cressida Cowell to the reader. 'This is a lovely book; it is warm and witty, with instant appeal...' - The Children's Bookseller
How to be an Eco Explorer: Fun Activities for Exploring Nature and Saving the Planet
by Yussef RafikThis gorgeously illustrated book invites you on an eco adventure through 10 important ecosystems, with fascinating nature facts and planet-saving activities.You don't need a big garden of fancy equipment to bring about positive changes – all you need is the spirit of an eco explorer: curiosity, respect for nature and a desire to do good. We know that the environment needs our help, but can we really make a difference? Beloved children's presenter Yussef Rafik has made it his mission to share his knowledge about the natural world and the things we can do to help it. How to Be an Eco Explorer introduces you to 10 key ecosystems, from gardens to the coast, and from arid lands to the city. For each one, you will discover:Ecosystem facts: learn about how the ecosystem works, including the challenges it facesSmall solutions: discover little things we can do to help solve these challenges, as individuals or as a societyHabitat heroes: meet under-appreciated animal heroes that are crucial to making the ecosystem work, such as pond snails, cellar spiders and dung beetlesPractical activities: enjoy two step-by-step activities that you can try at home. For example, learn how to make your own rainwater harvester or bathyscope for spying critters underwater! This is the perfect book for young people feeling anxious about the environment, but also for parents looking for inspiring ways to get their children outside, having fun and learning.
How to be an Eco Explorer: Fun Activities for Exploring Nature and Saving the Planet
by Yussef RafikThis gorgeously illustrated book invites you on an eco adventure through 10 important ecosystems, with fascinating nature facts and planet-saving activities.You don't need a big garden of fancy equipment to bring about positive changes – all you need is the spirit of an eco explorer: curiosity, respect for nature and a desire to do good. We know that the environment needs our help, but can we really make a difference? Beloved children's presenter Yussef Rafik has made it his mission to share his knowledge about the natural world and the things we can do to help it. How to Be an Eco Explorer introduces you to 10 key ecosystems, from gardens to the coast, and from arid lands to the city. For each one, you will discover:Ecosystem facts: learn about how the ecosystem works, including the challenges it facesSmall solutions: discover little things we can do to help solve these challenges, as individuals or as a societyHabitat heroes: meet under-appreciated animal heroes that are crucial to making the ecosystem work, such as pond snails, cellar spiders and dung beetlesPractical activities: enjoy two step-by-step activities that you can try at home. For example, learn how to make your own rainwater harvester or bathyscope for spying critters underwater! This is the perfect book for young people feeling anxious about the environment, but also for parents looking for inspiring ways to get their children outside, having fun and learning.
How-To Cookbook for Kids: 50 Easy Recipes to Learn the Basics
by Nancy PolancoHelp kids ages 8 to 12 learn to cook their favorite dishes—and discover new ones! Involving kids in the kitchen can help them better appreciate food, broaden their tastes, and, most importantly, have fun! This introductory kids' cookbook features simple directions and a full range of tasty recipes perfect for new cooks. They'll be ready to whip up their own breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks in no time—all while building the essential kitchen skills they'll need as they grow. This cookbook for boys and girls features: Kid-approved recipes—This book gets them started on the joy of food with healthier takes on kid-friendly classics, like burgers, pizza, tacos, mac and cheese, waffles, and more. Child-friendly guidance—Directions are straightforward and detail every part of the process, ensuring kids know what they need to do at each step. Core cooking skills—Kids will learn how to stay safe in the kitchen, read recipes, measure and mix ingredients, use a knife, and more. Help kids serve up their own healthy and flavorful meals with The How-To Cookbook for Kids.
Howard And Gracie's Luncheonette
by Steven KrollDepicts a typical day, from opening, through breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to closing, of a busy luncheonette.
Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen
by Howard Binkow Susan F. CornelisonFor ages 4-7. Imagine how much easier life would be if children listened better. Meet Howard B Wigglebottom, a curious rabbit who just doesn't listen! This new illustrated book, has been created to help children improve their listening skills and pay attention. Educators, parents, and children alike will laugh and learn as Howard B Wigglebottom learns to listen.
Howard Wallace, P.I. (Howard Wallace, P.I.)
by Casey Lyall&“…Lyall&’s debut is a winner.&” —Publishers Weekly&“What&’s with the get-up? Is that the company uniform or something?&” &“This? All P.I.s wear a trench coat.&” &“Dude, that&’s a brown bathrobe.&” I shrugged and straightened out my sleeves. &“First rule of private investigation, Ivy: work with what you&’ve got.&”Twelve-year-old Howard Wallace lives by his list of rules of private investigation. He knows more than anyone how to work with what he&’s got: a bathrobe for a trench coat, a makeshift office behind the school equipment shed, and not much else—least of all, friends. So when a hot case of blackmail lands on his desk, he&’s ready to take it on himself . . . until the new kid, Ivy Mason, convinces him to take her on as a junior partner. As they banter through stakeouts and narrow down their list of suspects, Howard starts to wonder if having Ivy as a sidekick—and a friend—is such a bad thing after all.Named a Book Riot middle-grade book for the summer with special recommendation for reluctant readers! Winner of the Red Cedar Book Award for Fiction!
Howard and the Mummy: Howard Carter and the Search for King Tut's Tomb
by Tracey FernA captivating picture book biography about Howard Carter, the discoverer of King Tut's tomb in 1922.Howard Carter was obsessed with mummies. He met his first when he was a boy in England and lived near a mansion filled with Egyptian artifacts. Howard dreamed of discovering a mummy himself—especially a royal mummy in its tomb, complete with all its treasures. When he was seventeen, he took a job with the Egypt Exploration Fund and was sent to Egypt to learn about archaeology and excavation sites. And his mummy hunt was on! Howard discovered many amazing artifacts, but he searched for years before coming upon the most famous mummy of all, King Tut. With stunning artwork from Boris Kulikov, and an informative and funny text from Tracey Fern, Howard and the Mummy is a true story about the challenges of discovery and the rewards of perseverance.
Howard the Average Gecko
by Wendy MeddourSome of the world's most amazing animals are camouflaged! Too bad Howard is too full of himself to notice.Howard thinks he's the most exceptional creature in the entire rainforest. That's because no other creature is as fantastically camouflaged as he is! But when Howard learns that other creatures can be camouflaged, too, he doesn&’t feel so special anymore. In fact, he might just be...GASP...average! Who could ever love a completely unexceptional gecko like Howard? Dip into this vibrantly illustrated and funny tale to find out!
Howdy-Doodle-Doo! (Julius Jr.)
by Random House Mary TillworthJulius Jr. and his playful friends use equal doses of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small, teaching boys and girls ages 2-5 that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends. This Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the creative spirit and lovable characters of Paul Frank comes with a shiny foil cover and two sheets of sparkly hologramatic stickers!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
Howie Bowles, Secret Agent
by Isaac Millman Kate BanksHow do you make new friends? It's hard for Howie Bowles when his family moves to a new town -- what if the kids at school don't like him? "Just be yourself" is his mother's advice, but wouldn't it be easier to be somebody else? Howie doesn't plan on making his classmates believe that he's actually a secret agent named Agent Bean Burger, but somehow that's what happens. Soon everyone is interested in him because he's a secret agent, and it's sort of like having friends, except that the other kids still don't know anything about Howie. And then a case comes along that he has to solve: someone's been spitting out their gum in the drinking fountains at school. In short chapters with snappy dialogue and winning pictures, this is a fast-paced story of a likable, worrisome boy -- a boy who finally does solve the case (it's the principal!), so Agent Bean Burger can take a vacation and Howie Bowles can be himself.
Howie Finds a Hug / Fido recibe un abrazo (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Sara HendersonIn Howie Finds a Hug, readers learn that «a family is a hug from God» Young children will identify with Howie, an adorable puppy who needs some attention. Winsome illustrations and easy text make this a great choice for early readers. En Chispa recibe un abrazo los lectores aprenden que «una familia es un abrazo de Dios». Los niños pequeños se identificarán con Chispa, un adorable cachorro que necesita atención. Las ilustraciones atractivas y el texto fácil hacen de este libro una gran selección para los primeros lectores.
Howie Finds a Hug: My First (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Sara HendersonIn Howie Finds a Hug, readers learn that “a family is a hug from God.” Young children will identify with Howie, an adorable puppy who needs some attention. Winsome illustrations and easy text make this a great choice for early readers.
Howie Goes Shopping / Howie va de Compras (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Sara HendersonHowie likes to shop. But, oh my! What a mess he makes. Apples drop. Balloons pop. Emma cries, "Stop!" Oh, no! Is Howie in trouble? Howie quiere hacer de compras. ¡Pero, ah mi! Lo que un lío él hace. Las manzanas dejan caer. Los globos pinchan. ¡Los gritos de Emma, la "Parada"! ¡Ah, no! ¿Está en un apuro Howie?
Howie Goes Shopping/Fido va de compras (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Sara HendersonHowie’s shopping spree gets out of hand, and trouble abounds. Early readers will learn that no matter how bad things get, families stick together and love each other. Howie Goes Shopping will keep My First–level readers turning the pages to find out what happens next. La salida para ir de compras de Chispa se ha descontrolado, y los problemas abundan. Los primeros lectores aprenderán que sin que importe lo malas que estén las cosas, las familias permanecen unidas y se quieren los unos a los otros. Chispa va de compras mantendrá a sus lectores de primer nivel volteando páginas para saber lo que sucede luego.
Howie Goes Shopping: My First (I Can Read! #My First Guided Reading)
by Sara HendersonHowie’s shopping spree gets out of hand, and trouble abounds. Early readers will learn that no matter how bad things get, families stick together and love each other. Howie Goes Shopping will keep My First–level readers turning the pages to find out what happens next.
Howie Monroe and the Doghouse of Doom: Tales From The House Of Bunnicula (Tales from the House of Bunnicula #3)
by James Howe Brett HelquistDear possible reader of this book,<P> My editor asked me to write a third book in my series, Tales from the House of Bunnicula. And did I have trouble getting started! I was afraid I used up all my ideas. But faster than a writer can say “What if?” I came up with a story! It’s about a lovable and smart (not to mention cute) orphan wirehaired dachshund puppy named Howie, who has a mysterious pain in his leg and is mysteriously invited to attend the Dogwiz Academy for Canine Conjurers. Together, Howie and his best friend, the very, very, very smart Delilah, who speaks in a British accent in this book for some reason, discover they must fight a sinister foe…The-Evil-Force-Whose-Nam-C’not-Be-Spoke!!!<P> Your friend, Howie
Howie Wants to Play / Fido quiere jugar (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Sara HendersonIn Howie Wants to Play beginning readers learn that God loves them no matter what. It’s a lesson playful Howie learns after he makes some big messes. The fun illustrations match the tone of the story. My First-level readers will find this book to be as irresistible as Howie himself. En Chispa quiere jugar los lectores principiantes aprenden que Dios los ama pase lo que pase. Esta es una lección que Chispa aprende después que hace sus buenas trastadas. Las divertidas ilustraciones se corresponden con el tono del relato. Los lectores de nivel 1 hallarán a este libro tan irresistible como el mismo Chispa.
Howie Wants to Play: My First (I Can Read! #My First Guided Reading)
by Sara HendersonIn Howie Wants to Play beginning readers learn that God loves them no matter what. It’s a lesson playful Howie learns after he makes some big messes. The fun illustrations match the tone of the story. My First-level readers will find this book to be as irresistible as Howie himself.
Howie's Tea Party / La merienda de Fido: La Merienda De Fido (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Sara HendersonEmma pretends Howie is Mrs. Brown, a guest at her tea party. But she soon learns that puppies pay no attention to manners. Beginning readers will learn that God has given everyone their own gift. Howie has his too—being a puppy. Whimsical illustrations complement this wonderfully written story of make-believe. Emma pretende que Chispa es la Sra. Brown, una invitada a su merienda. Pero ella pronto aprende que los cachorros no le prestan atención a los buenos modales. Los lectores principiantes aprenderán que Dios le ha dado a cada persona su propio don. Chispa tiene el suyo también: ser un cachorro. Las ilustraciones caprichosas complementan este relato imaginario maravillosamente escrito.
Howie's Tea Party: La Merienda De Fido (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Sara HendersonEmma pretends Howie is Mrs. Brown, a guest at her tea party. But she soon learns that puppies pay no attention to manners. Beginning readers will learn that God has given everyone their own gift. Howie has his too—being a puppy. Whimsical illustrations complement this wonderfully written story of make-believe.
Howl
by Karen Hood-CaddyAfter saving her dog, Robin begins rescuing wild animals and she’s soon running an illegal animal shelter. Short-listed for the 2012 CLA Book of the Year for Children Award and for the 2012 IODE Violet Downey Book Award Twelve-year-old Robin will never get over her mother’s death. Nor will she forgive her father for moving the family to a small town to live with a weird grandmother. At her new school Robin is laughingly called "Green Girl" and is taunted relentlessly because of an award she received. She decides not to care about anyone or anything. But when her pregnant dog plunges into the frozen lake, she saves the dog and hence the puppies. Robin finds she can’t stop herself from caring. She begins rescuing wild animals and rehabilitates them in the barn. Robin’s father forbids her to take in more, but she rescues some skunks, anyway, and hides them. Other animals arrive, and soon she’s running an illegal animal shelter. When she’s found out, Robin mounts a campaign to save her shelter. Will she have the courage to stand against the whole town?