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Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It!: Super Yummy Recipes for Kids
by Lisa O'DriscollA colorful, fun cookbook for foodie kids!Kids love to cook, and parents are always looking for screen-free activities that will keep their kids busy and active. This fun new cookbook offers easy, creative recipes for kid-tested foods that will teach cooking (and cleanup!) skills to children ages 6 and up, such as:-Better-Than-the-Mall Cinnamon Rolls-Iced Toaster Tarts-Mac and Cheese Bites-Tortilla Pizzas-Taco Boats-Potato Chip–Crusted Chicken DrumsticksFrom snacks to lunches to fun desserts, Lisa O'Driscoll's Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It!: Super Yummy Recipes for Kids helps children be more independent while giving them a creative activity to enjoy.
Roll On
by Ainslie Manson Ron LightburnAs Rick Hansen wheels around the globe on his incredible Man in Motion World Tour, the children he meets are encouraged to dream their own dreams and work to make them come true. Readers also discover little-known facts about the great journey. They learn that Rick wheeled the equivalent of three marathons a day and went through 94 pairs of gloves. And they learn about the gift of a song that Rick and his team sang or hummed mile after mile. The lively text and enchanting illustrations combine to bring to life Rick's amazing feat and the impact it has had on children everywhere. Roll On is an inspirational story for any child who has had to overcome a disability, has a friend or sibling who lives with a disability, or who has big dreams for life.
Roll Out the Red Rug
by Connie Juel Elfrieda H. HiebertThe townspeople roll out the red rug as the new king is about to arrive to the kingdom.
Roll for Initiative
by Jaime FormatoPerfect for fans of Dungeons & Dragons, Raina Telgemeier, and Jessica Kim, a heartfelt coming-of-age middle grade novel about finding your voice and believing in your best geeky self. Riley Henderson has never taken a bus to school in her entire life. Or made an afterschool snack, or finished her homework on her own, or—ewww—done her own laundry. That&’s what her older brother Devin was for.But now Devin&’s gone. He&’s off in California attending a fancy college gaming program while Riley is stuck alone in Florida with her mom. That is, until a cool nerd named Lucy gives Riley no choice but to get over her shyness and fear of rejection and become friends. The best part is . . . both girls are into Dungeons & Dragons. In fact, playing D&D was something Riley and Devin used to do together, with Devin as the dungeon master, guiding Riley through his intricately planned campaigns. So, of course, Riley is more than a little nervous when Lucy suggests that she run a campaign for them. For the chance at a friend, though, she&’s willing to give it a shot. Soon, their party grows and with the help of her new D&D friends, Riley discovers that not only can she function without Devin, she kind of likes it. She figures out that bus thing, totes the clothes down to the laundry room and sets up her D&D campaigns right there on the slightly suspect folding table, makes her own snacks and dinner— the whole deal. But when Devin runs into trouble with his program and returns home, it's pretty clear, even to Riley, that since he can&’t navigate his own life, he&’s going to live Riley&’s for her. Now she has to help Devin go back to college and prove to her mom that she can take care of herself . . . all before the upcoming Winter-Con.It's time to Roll for Initiative.
Roll of Honour
by Paulami ChakrabortyThe most outstanding young achievers, all in one place ? right at the top. Read about them and be inspired! Here?s your chance to meet the high-performing young Indians who have excelled in different fields, from studies to sports, scientific innovations to community projects, acts of bravery to subject Olympiads, TV and cinema to language and big ideas. Roll of Honour is a ready reckoner of brilliant successes, complete with lively lists and inspiring information. Featuring spelling bee winners, national examination toppers, sports champions, Olympiad toppers, and science fair stars, this is a comprehensive Who?s Who of young people who have set the bar high, gained recognition and won accolades for their commendable achievements in school and outside of it. Alongside Indian children and teens, there are foreign role models, too, besides the best schools in the country, quiz winners and the setters of some fascinating records. So what are you waiting for? Find out if you are already in here!
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Puffin Modern Classics)
by Mildred D. TaylorWinner of the Newbery Medal, this remarkably moving novel has impressed the hearts and minds of millions of readers. Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And it is also Cassie's story--Cassie Logan, an independent girl who discovers over the course of an important year why having land of their own is so crucial to the Logan family, even as she learns to draw strength from her own sense of dignity and self-respect.* "[A] vivid story.... Entirely through its own internal development, the novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence."--Booklist, starred review
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Instructional Guides for Literature (York Notes)
by Mildred D. TaylorNIMAC-sourced textbook
Roll with It
by Jamie Sumner<P><P>In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to a new town. <P><P>Ellie’s a girl who tells it like it is. That surprises some people, who see a kid in a wheelchair and think she’s going to be all sunshine and cuddles. <P><P>The thing is, Ellie has big dreams: She might be eating Stouffer’s for dinner, but one day she’s going to be a professional baker. If she’s not writing fan letters to her favorite celebrity chefs, she’s practicing recipes on her well-meaning, if overworked, mother. But when Ellie and her mom move so they can help take care of her ailing grandpa, Ellie has to start all over again in a new town at a new school. <P><P>Except she’s not just the new kid—she’s the new kid in the wheelchair who lives in the trailer park on the wrong side of town. It all feels like one challenge too many, until Ellie starts to make her first-ever friends. Now she just has to convince her mom that this town might just be the best thing that ever happened to them!
Roll, Chickens, Roll! (Step into Reading)
by Lauren ClaussMecha Elmo, Mecha Abby, and Mecha Cookie Monster help chickens speed across the finish line!The chickens are ready to race in the Chicken Roll, but the race gets off to a slow start when the chickens don't roll. The Mechas realize that gravity will start the race so they build the perfect ramp and solve the problem! This Step 2 Step Into Reading Comic Reader features word balloons and eye-catching graphic panels. Based on an episode of Mecha Builders, from the creators of Sesame Street.
Roller Coaster
by Marla FrazeeClickity, clackity. Clickity, clackity. The roller coaster car is going up, up, up to the highest spot. And one of the people in the car has never ridden on a roller coaster before...ever.--From book jacket
Roller Coaster Kid
by Mary Ann RodmanA grandfather and grandson share a special love Zach and his grandpa love all of the same things . . . except the roller coaster. His grandpa once rode it one hundred times! But Zach doesn't like the roller coaster. So when Grandpa goes on it every summer, Zach goes on the Big wheel with Grandma. She understands. But one summer, Grandma is gone and Grandpa is not the same. He misses her terribly. So does Zach. But he also wants his grandpa to be happy again. What will it take? Maybe a ride on the roller coaster? Heart-warming and uplifting, here is a story for every family that loves and cares for one another.
Roller Girl
by Victoria JamiesonThe Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Roller Girl is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile! For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As the end of summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!) draws closer, Astrid realizes that maybe she is strong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school… in short, strong enough to be a roller girl. In this graphic novel debut that earned a Newbery Honor and five starred reviews, real-life derby girl Victoria Jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story about friendship, perseverance, and girl power!
Roller Hockey Blues
by Steven Barwin Gabriel David TickMason dreams of spending the summer canoeing and kayaking at a camp up north with his pals from Cabbagetown Junior High. He's stuck in Toronto, though, ready to go crazy with boredom. When hears about tryouts for a local roller hockey team, he sees a way out. But that way seems blocked at every turn: the team captain is tough on him, the coach even tougher, and finding a way to pay the league fees might be toughest of all. To top it off, his mother's new boyfriend arrives on the scene at the worst possible time. But as Mason works hard, moving from the third line to the first, he manages to work it out--with a little help from his friends. Set against a backdrop of fast hockey action, Roller Hockey Blues follows one young man's struggle to overcome personal obstacles and stay in the game.
Roller Hockey Radicals (Sports)
by Matthew F ChristopherNewcomer Kirby Childs overcomes obstacles to find his spot on a new roller hockey team.
Roller Skates
by Ruth SawyerA Newbery Medal Winner!<P><P> Growing up in a well-to-do family with strict rules and routines can be tough for a ten-year-old girl who only wants to roller skate. But when Lucinda Wyman's parents go overseas on a trip to Italy and leave her behind in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she suddenly gets all the freedom she wants! Lucinda zips around New York on her roller skates, meeting tons of new friends and having new adventures every day. But Lucinda has no idea what new experiences the city will show her.... Some of which will change her life forever.
Rolling ... In-Line!
by Larry Dane BrimnerBook for children and teens about all aspects of in-line skating: its history, the equipment needed, various maneuvers, how to select skates, safety equipment, and more.
Rolling Along
by Isabel L. Beck Roger C. Farr Dorothy S. StricklandA composition textbook illustrated and written with a lot of model essays and small-group exercises throughout the text to make the reader becomes a more flexible writer.
Rolling Along (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Susan KentshillNIMAC-sourced textbook. On the Go. There are lots of ways to go places. And wheels can help you go where you want.
Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair
by Jamee Riggio HeelanExplains how having cerebral palsy affects Taylor, and how getting a wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around, do things by himself, and even play basketball with his twin Tyler.
Rolling Dice
by Beth ReeklesRolling Dice is the second cool, sexy YA romance from seventeen-year-old Wattpad sensation and author of The Kissing Booth, Beth Reekles.They say that the higher you climb, the harder you fall--and Madison Clarke will do anything to keep her new life from crumbling to pieces. Moving from a small town in Maine to Florida, Madison seizes the opportunity to reinvent herself. In Maine she was a "loser," so when the popular kids at her new school decide to take her under their wing, she jumps at the chance. A hot boyfriend, parties, friends . . . If only there wasn't the slight problem of her friendship with Dwight, a cute, funny but totally nerdy guy in Madison's physics class. She can't deny he's fun to spend time with--when no one else is looking. Running from her past and stumbling through the present, what choices lie ahead for Madison in her new life in Florida?From the author of The Kissing Booth, Beth Reekles captures how much it takes to reinvent yourself and not leave behind your own sense of integrity. Readers will laugh, empathize, and cheer on Madison as she figures out things.
Rolling On (Roll with It #3)
by Jamie SumnerIn this &“equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming&” (Kirkus Reviews) companion to Jamie Sumner&’s acclaimed and beloved novels Roll with It and Time to Roll, Ellie finds herself faced with first love and learning to let go.It&’s the very end of eighth grade and all everyone can talk about is high school—everyone except Ellie Cowan. Ellie wants to freeze time. Middle school was epic. She moved to Oklahoma, made her best friends, won a baking championship, quit a beauty pageant, and dominated Putt-Putt golf in her wheelchair. But now her feelings for her best friend Bert are starting to change. When did Bert get so cute? And why are all the other girls suddenly noticing, too? As if that isn&’t enough to deal with, Grandpa&’s health takes a turn for the worse. So what do you do when you don&’t know how to hold on or when to let go?
Rolling Thunder
by Kate MessnerAn award-winning author and an acclaimed artist honor the sacrifices of American veterans and their families in this poetic tribute.Lines of bikes are miles long, shining, half a million strong. Rumbling, grumbling, engines roar. Peace signs. High fives. Spirits soar. Every Memorial Day in Washington, D.C., more than a million veterans and their supporters gather for the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom, a demonstration that pays tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces. This lyrical story honors the bravery and sacrifice of those American heroes—the ones who have returned home, and the ones who haven’t.Praise for Rolling Thunder“A tribute to the phenomenon that is the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom . . . Ruth’s background in comics illustration is evident in his skillful use of palette to reflect mood . . . A lyrical ode to our nation’s fallen heroes and those who keep their memories alive, suitable for one-on-one and small group sharing. A good choice for most collections.” —School Library Journal“Sincere, affecting pages . . . pay tribute to the sacrifices of veterans and their families . . . An emotional wringer.” —The Wall Street Journal“Respectful, eloquent, and moving.” —Booklist
Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution
by Judith Heumann Kristen Joiner(This is the Large Print Edition) As featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp, and forreaders of I Am Malala, one of the most influential disability rightsactivists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong.&“If I didn&’t fight, who would?&”Judy Heumann was only 5 years old when she was first denied her right to attend school. Paralyzed from polio and raised by her Holocaust-surviving parents in New York City, Judy had a drive for equality that was instilled early in life.In this young readers&’ edition of her acclaimed memoir, Being Heumann, Judy shares her journey of battling for equal access in an unequal world—from fighting to attend grade school after being described as a &“fire hazard&” because of her wheelchair, to suing the New York City school system for denying her a teacher&’s license because of her disability. Judy went on to lead 150 disabled people in the longest sit-in protest in US history at the San Francisco Federal Building. Cut off from the outside world, the group slept on office floors, faced down bomb threats, and risked their lives to win the world&’s attention and the first civil rights legislation for disabled people.Judy&’s bravery, persistence, and signature rebellious streak will speak to every person fighting to belong and fighting for social justice.
Rolling in the Aisles
by Bruce Lansky Stephen CarpenterGobs of giggles, ladles of laughter! This revised collection of funny poems by beloved poets such as Bruce Lansky, Kenn Nesbitt, Robert Pottle, Eric Ode, Ted Scheu, and Dave Crawley will have both kid-size and grownup-size readers rolling in the aisles with laughter!