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Stellaluna
by Janell CannonKnocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats.
Stellaluna 25th Anniversary Edition
by Janell CannonCelebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Stellaluna with a deluxe edition of this bestselling picture book classic, now with bonus crafts and activities!Knocked from her mother&’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird&’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat&’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. &“Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.&” —Kirkus ReviewsFor this anniversary edition, color has been added to the ink drawings and the interior design now allows for more art to be see. Plus there is a code for a downloadable crafts and activity kit, two pages of updated notes about bats, and a special note from the author.
Stellarlune (Keeper of the Lost Cities #9)
by Shannon MessengerIn this stunning ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power – and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she's facing impossible choices:When to act. When to trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else.Stellarlune – and the mysterious Elysian – might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen's plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities' greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same. Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacyUnlocked
Stellarlune (Keeper of the Lost Cities #9)
by Shannon MessengerIn this stunning ninth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power—and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she&’s facing impossible choices: When to act. When to trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else. Stellarlune—and the mysterious Elysian—might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen&’s plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities&’ greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same.
Stendimi
by Lady G Tamara Hart HeinerLa vita è più semplice di un respiro. Kylee Mansflied sa cosa vuol dire essere soli. Suo padre l'ha lasciata quando aveva sette anni, sua madre si è risposata con un'alcolizzato violento. L'unico modo che trova per fuggire dalla realtà è procurarsi altro dolore. Le cose prendono una piega mortale quando sul braccio le compare un'orribile taglio frastagliato, e lei non sa da dove provenga. Il suo vicino, Price Hudson, l'aiuterà a scoprire la verità, ma più che illuminarla sul suo passato, le mostrerà cosa vuol dire essere vivi.
Stengor the Crab Monster: Special 1 (Sea Quest #1)
by Adam BladeMax's best friend, Lia, is sick. If he can't find the legendary healing Ice Kelp in the distant Cold Peaks, she'll die. But the evil Professor also wants the kelp for his own wicked purposes, and he has created a terrifying new Robobeast to help him - Stengor the Crab Monster!A special bumper instalment in this thrilling new series. Don't miss series one and two - out now.
Stengor the Crab Monster: Special 1 (Sea Quest Ser.)
by Adam BladeMax's best friend, Lia, is sick. If he can't find the legendary healing Ice Kelp in the distant Cold Peaks, she'll die. But the evil Professor also wants the kelp for his own wicked purposes, and he has created a terrifying new Robobeast to help him - Stengor the Crab Monster!A special bumper instalment in this thrilling new series. Don't miss series one and two - out now.
Step
by Deborah EllisIn this powerful collection of short stories, children around the world turn eleven and take a step into their futures. Each one is changed in ways both big and small. Annoyed at having to walk his sister’s dog on his birthday, Connor heads into an undeveloped subdivision, where he comes across chilling evidence of a stranger’s unhappiness. A girl sneaks away from her class camping trip to a local conservation area and experiences, for the first time, the terror and joy of fending for herself for the first time. Dom’s brother gives him a special crystal to boost his confidence, and the gift conjures up a child laborer from the impoverished area of Madagascar where the stones were mined. Mysterious voices at the local county fair prompt Aislynn to think twice after her older sister dumps her for her high-school buddies. While volunteering at his local soup kitchen, Len discovers that there are bigger shames than having the class bully seeing you in a hairnet. And on an historic bridge in Budapest, Lazlo’s dream of the perfect father-son birthday outing becomes a nightmare when his father introduces him to his Neo-Nazi friends. A companion to the critically acclaimed Sit. Key Text Features short stories table of contents dialogue
Step By Step: Reading Textbook (Grade 6)
by LaGrange AylmerAll stories not otherwise credited have been written as text for this reader by the editors.
Step Fourth, Mallory! (Mallory #10)
by Laurie FriedmanIt's a new school year for Mallory and everything's perfect! She has a new computer, a pair of just-right back-to-school shoes, and her best friend, Mary Ann, is in her class. But somehow things go from perfectly good to perfectly bad. Mallory's first crush is the same boy Mary Ann likes—and Mary Ann gets all his attention. And even though she has the right shoes, Mallory somehow gets off on the wrong foot with her teacher, Mr. Knight. Can Mallory find a way to turn things around and put her best foot forward?
Step Fourth, Mallory! (Mallory, Book #10)
by Laurie FriedmanMallory McDonald enters the fourth grade, but her high hopes for the new school year tumble when she finds herself on the wrong foot of her new teacher. To make matters worse, both she and her best friend are interested in the same boy.
Step Into Reading® 1: Big Egg (Step into Reading)
by Molly CoxeThe author of "Cat Traps" hatches a delightful story for young readers about a hen who wakes up to find a gigantic egg in her nest. Hen's search for the egg's origin takes her all over the farm--and into the forest where mama Fox is lurking with her kits! Full color.
Step Into Reading® 3: A Math Reader
by Sarah Albee John MandersWhen a hot-tempered dragon seizes the local bridge, the people of Berryville are cut off from their supply of beloved strawberries until they can correctly answer three questions related to weight. The grownups of the town are stumped, but one very smart little girl saves the day with some facts she learned in school. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Step Into Reading® 3: Henry Ford’s First Race
by Monica KullingIt’s 1901 and Henry Ford wants to build a car that everyone can own. But first he needs the money to produce it. How will he get it? He enters a car race, of course! Readers will love this fast-paced, fact-based story!
Step Into Reading® 3: My Story
by David L. Harrison Mike WohnoutkaJohnny Appleseed was an important historical figure, well known for planting apple orchards across the new frontier. But he was also a master storyteller! In his own folksy voice, Johnny Appleseed tells his story to a couple of entranced children in this fictionalized Step 2 title. Readers learn how he started planting apple trees--and about some of the myths and true stories of his life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Step Into Reading® 4: Hungry Plants
by Mary Batten Paul MirochaDescribes the structure and behavior of various carnivorous plants, including the Venus flytrap, sundew, pitcher plant, and bladderwort. a Level 4 Step Into Reading title.
Step Into the Spotlight!: A Branches Book (The\Amazing Stardust Friends Ser. #1)
by Heather AlexanderThis glittery early chapter book series is all about friendship!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Meet the amazing Stardust Girls -- Marlo, Bella, Carly, and Allie! They all live and work at the Stardust Circus. Marlo, the new girl, is eager to make friends. The other girls welcome her and she tries everything to fit in -- trapeze, tightrope walking, juggling, and even dog training -- all with hilarious results. Marlo wants to shine in the spotlight, but what will her special talent be? With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this glittery series is full of sparkle and friendship!
Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness
by Daniel Minter Donna Janell Bowman<p>William "Doc" Key had a special way with animals. Growing up an enslaved child in Tennessee, Doc was sent to plantations around the state to care for sick and wounded animals. When the Civil War ended and Doc was freed, he began to dream of breeding a winning racehorse. But those dreams were dashed when his colt was born weak and sickly. Although many people would have euthanized the colt, Doc nursed him back to health and named him Jim. <p>Noticing a level of curiosity and eagerness in the horse, Doc began teaching Beautiful Jim Key first to recognize letters, then to read, write, add, subtract, and more. Doc soon took his talented horse on the road, spreading a message of patience and kindness, over cruelty, to all animals. <p>With striking illustrations by Daniel Minter, Step Right Up is the inspiring story of one man and one horse who showed the world the power of kindness.</p>
Step This Way (Step into Reading)
by Tish RabeStep into reading with the Cat in the Hat in this leveled reader all about different kinds of animal feet! Sally and Nick are having shoe trouble. Sally can't stand up in her mom's shoes, and her dad's are too big for Nick. Not a problem, says the Cat. Feet come in all shapes and sizes, and to demonstrate, he takes them on a trip in the Thinga-ma-jigger to visit some friends: a duck with flat, wide feet good for swimming; a lemur with long, grasping toes good for climbing; and a gecko with tiny hairs on his feet that keep him from slipping. Written specifically for children learning how to read with help, this Step into Reading book about the different ways of "stepping" is based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Step This Way (Step into Reading)
by Tish RabeStep into reading with the Cat in the Hat in this leveled reader all about different kinds of animal feet! Sally and Nick are having shoe trouble. Sally can't stand up in her mom's shoes, and her dad's are too big for Nick. Not a problem, says the Cat. Feet come in all shapes and sizes, and to demonstrate, he takes them on a trip in the Thinga-ma-jigger to visit some friends: a duck with flat, wide feet good for swimming; a lemur with long, grasping toes good for climbing; and a gecko with tiny hairs on his feet that keep him from slipping. Written specifically for children learning how to read with help, this Step into Reading book about the different ways of "stepping" is based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!This ebook contains Read & Listen audio narration.
Step To This: A So For Real Novel
by Nikki CarterFifteen-year-old Gia Stokes knows exactly what she needs to make her life fantabulous: Get her mother Gwendolyn to let her relax her hair Find a boy to ask her out Get on the Hi-Steppers dance squad Gia doesn't have the hair or the clothes, but she's got the moves and the attitude to make her sophomore year at Longfellow High unforgettable. But not everyone agrees, so Gia decides it's time for a makeover. With her stylish new look, she scores a date with hottie football player, Romeo, snags a spot on the Hi-Steppers dance squad, and makes a ton of new friends. Gia's on top of the world'until things go horribly wrong. Now Gia feels like all she has left is her mom and her faith. That's not going to stop Gia, she's just got to convince the Hi-Steppers and everyone else at school, to follow her lead and step to her beat. Step to This is hot, it's new, it's now. . . with characters that leap from the pages, it's absolutely a must-read. --Monica McKayhan, Essence bestselling author of Indigo Summer Filled with smart and witty characters, Step to This is a fun, fast-paced read teens will love. --Ni-Ni Simone, author of A Girl Like Me Nikki Carter steps up and delivers a home run with her debut novel, Step to This. It's a real winner. --Chandra Sparks Taylor, author of Spin It Like That and The Pledge Nikki Carter is a fresh, new voice in teen fiction! Step to This has it all--drama, humor, and a lesson that everyone can learn from. Full of fun-loving, unforgettable characters that readers will love, Nikki has written a page-turner that will leave the reader wanting more! --ReShonda Tate Billingsley, author of The Good Girlz series Gia Stokes might be a Hi-Stepper, but this teen role model has both feet on the ground as she meets life's challenges with style and grace. Kudos to Nikki Carter for a great start in this fun and relevant teen series! --Melody Carlson, author of The Carter House Girls, Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors and The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series Step to This is a wonderful, witty tale that is full of laugh-out-loud moments and great lessons. --Victoria Christopher Murray, National bestselling author of The Divine Divas series Fun, honest, and so for real . . . I loved Gia and cheered for her as she struggled to find where she fits with friends, family, and faith. Debut author Nikki Carter is now on my must-read list! --Shelley Adina, author of the All About Us series Step to This has alluring characters, wonderful scenes, and a fascinating premise. Nikki Carter has a real talent for writing stories that deal with real issues, but are gripping to read by teens and adults alike. --Jacquelin Thomas, author of The Divine Series
Step Up
by Monica MckayhanIndigo Summer and her boyfriend, Marcus Carter, have stayed solid through plenty of drama. Now Marcus is a senior and has already been accepted to Harvard. But with his bright future, Indigo suddenly doubts where she fits into his life.
Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh
by Uma KrishnaswamiNine-year-old Maria Singh longs to play softball in the first-ever girls' team forming in Yuba City, California. It's the spring of 1945, and World War II is dragging on. Miss Newman, Maria's teacher, is inspired by Babe Ruth and the All-American Girls' League to start a girls' softball team at their school. Meanwhile, Maria's parents--Papi from India and Mama from Mexico--can no longer protect their children from prejudice and from the discriminatory laws of the land. <P><P>When the family is on the brink of losing their farm, Maria must decide if she has what it takes to step up and find her voice in an unfair world. <P><P> In this fascinating middle grade novel, award-winning author Uma Krishnaswami sheds light on a little-known chapter of American history set in a community whose families made multicultural choices before the word had been invented.
Step Up: Becoming the Leader God Made You to Be
by Denise VaneckHow do you define leadership? What kind of leader are you? What kind of leader can you be? Can you be both a leader and a follower? You can get a handle on these and other crucial questions by wrapping your brain around Leadership 101. It focuses on the nuts and bolts of solid Christian leadership (prayer, service, communication, conflict management, mentoring, etc.) but also goes deep into the soul of leadership. In these pages you’ll find out why leading isn’t always what we expect—and how leaders aren’t always who we expect them to be. You’ll learn to integrate your heart with the skills of leadership. And you’ll discover how Jesus, David, and others journeyed on the leadership path—so you can join them, too. This interactive guide also includes checklists, surveys, fill-in-the-blank questions, and journal exercises so you can take your own leadership pulse, identify the traits you want to live out, and record your thoughts and prayers right on the pages—which helps you put leadership into practice more quickly and effectively. Just remember: Leadership isn’t a job…it’s a journey.
Step by Step
by Loreen LeedyAn adorable guessing-game introduction to baby animals and their footprints!Who walks in the snow? A penguin chick! Who crawls to the ocean? A sea turtle hatchling! In this adorable introduction to animal tracks and habitats, young readers must guess which baby animals have made which footprints. Thirteen different species appear, including--in a final surprise--our own.Published simultaneously in hardcover.