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The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids: 500 Dynamic Facts! (Fascinating Facts)
by Jacie MaslykFrom acoustics to holograms—explore awesome engineering facts for kids ages 8 to 12 Did you know that computer chips can be thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand? Or that whale fins inspired the wind turbine? The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids is packed with 500 incredible facts about every branch of engineering with full-color pictures to match! Kids (and adults) will learn about some of the most famous and influential engineers in history, and explore how engineers helped build so many of the amazing things in our world, from underwater machines to spaceships and satellites! Dig into the best in kids' engineering books with fascinating trivia like:The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is an amphitheater in Greece built in the fourth century. It was designed so well that it is still used today!GloFish are genetically engineered to enhance their luminescence—a glow that can be seen under ultraviolet lights.Robotic engineers can work in animatronics where they design and build robots for entertainment, like the ones you see in theme parks.Inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of science with this mind-boggling book of engineering for kids.
The Fascinating Human Body Book for Kids: 500 Phenomenal Facts! (Fascinating Facts)
by Donna M. BozzoneExplore the human body from head to toe with fun facts for ages 9 to 12 Human bodies come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors, but we're all put together the same way! The Fascinating Human Body Book for Kids shows kids how the body works with 500 anatomy facts that offer hours of fun and learning. This colorful book on the human body for kids is packed with weird and wonderful information about the five senses, the digestive system, and every organ. This book on the human body for kids is packed with facts like:Your brain generates more than 20 watts of energy—enough to power a light bulb. The record for a person having uninterrupted hiccups is 68 years.When you whisper, you are talking without using your vocal cords.Give kids a head start to learning with this exploration of the human body for kids.
The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids: 500 Incredible Facts! (Fascinating Facts)
by Bethanie Hestermann Josh HestermannFrom anemones to zooplankton—500 awesome ocean facts for kids ages 8 to 12Do you know a kid who's captivated by what goes on beneath the ocean's surface? This sea animal book for kids is packed with hundreds of incredible facts for hours of underwater exploration. Pages of full-color pictures feature life in and around the sea including fish, dolphins, and shipwrecks!Dive deeper than other ocean books for kids with ocean trivia such as: Sea cucumbers can eject some of their organs to defend themselves and then regrow them within a few weeks.The Challenger Deep is the deepest place on Earth, almost 7 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.Blue whales are the largest animals that have ever lived—their tongue weighs as much as an entire elephant!Kids will light up as they discover fascinating fishes and deep-sea giants with the best in ocean books for kids. It's also an ideal choice for Christmas gifts or kids' stocking stuffers, sparking curiosity and wonder during the holiday season.
The Fascinating Science Book for Kids: 500 Amazing Facts! (Fascinating Facts)
by Kevin KurtzDiscover 500 fascinating facts about everything from astronomy to zoology in this amazing science book for kids age 9 to 12!Do you love dinosaurs and dolphins, mountains and meteors? The Fascinating Science Book for Kids has all of that and more! This trivia-packed book includes 500 stupendous science facts that offer hours of exploration. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, you'll find weird and wonderful facts about topics like prehistoric life, the deep sea, weather, minerals, the human body, the solar system—and even your own backyard!In this engaging book of science fun facts for kids, you'll learn amazing things like:Scientists have evidence that tiny diamonds sometimes fall from the sky on Neptune.The giant squid has a brain shaped like a donut.Some bacteria species generate electricity when they breathe and can even power a battery.Get a heaping helping of the science facts kids love with The Fascinating Science Book for Kids — one of the best in kids' educational books!
The Fascinating Space Book for Kids: 500 Far-Out Facts! (Fascinating Facts)
by Lisa ReichleyFrom asteroids to zodiac constellations—500 amazing space facts for kids ages 8 to 12Do you know a kid who wants to know all about space? This intergalactic entry into space books for kids is bursting with 500 out-of-this-world facts for hours of space exploration from the comfort of Earth. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, kids can adventure through stars, planets, and space technology with this book of astronomy for kids.Go beyond other space books for kids 8-12 with trivia such as:Mars is often referred to as the red planet because its surface is red due to iron oxide, or rust.The average lifespan of a star is 10 billion years.All the other planets in our solar system could fit between Earth and its moon.Kids will light up as they discover ice giants and famous astronomers with this standout among space books for kids. Perfect for Christmas, this book is ideal for Christmas gifts or kids stocking stuffers, sparking curiosity and wonder during the holiday season.
The Fashion Disaster (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #6)
by Carolyn KeenePaws on parade! River Heights is hosting its first fashion show--for dogs! Proceeds will go to the Rollover Rescue animal shelter.<P> The Clue Crew is excited because not only will the day be filled with tons of cute pooches, but Nancy's own puppy, Chocolate Chip, will be a model in the show! But of course, there are some bumps along this fashion show's runway when someone steals a special basket of gourmet dog biscuits. They belong to doggy-diva Lola, a fancy poodle who's the star of the show! Can the Clue Crew sniff out this doggy-biscuit burglar?
The Fashion Disaster (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #6)
by Carolyn KeenePaws on parade! River Heights is hosting its first fashion show -- for dogs! Proceeds will go to the Rollover Rescue animal shelter. The Clue Crew is excited because not only will the day be filled with tons of cute pooches, but Nancy's own puppy, Chocolate Chip, will be a model in the show! But of course, there are some bumps along this fashion show's runway when someone steals a special basket of gourmet dog biscuits. They belong to doggy-diva Lola, a fancy poodle who's the star of the show! Can the Clue Crew sniff out this doggy-biscuit burglar?
The Fashion Disaster That Changed My Life
by Lauren Myracle"Out of all the people in the world, why do I have to be the freak who went to school on the very first day of the year with a pair of PANTIES stuck by static cling to the leg of my pants?!!!" Seventh grade was supposed to be Alli's breakout year-only her big debut ends up being a big disaster. Then queen bee Rachel Delaney takes Alli under her wing, and Alli finds herself in the inner circle of seventh-grade cool. But the inner circle is nothing like Alli expected, and there's ugliness lurking behind the prettiest faces. Can Alli figure out where she fits in, or will she get caught up in the glamour of running with the in crowd?
The Fashion Fairies #1: Miranda the Beauty Fairy
by Daisy MeadowsFashion AND fairies? An unbeatable combination! The Fashion Fairies use their magic accessories to make sure that fashion everywhere is fun and fresh. But when jealous Jack Frost steals their magic away, it could lead to a fashion flop! Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to dive into another fairy adventure. . . . Now that Miranda the Beauty Fairy's magic is missing, no one is looking or feeling very good! Can Rachel and Kirsty help?
The Fashion Fairies #1: Miranda the Beauty Fairy (The Fashion Fairies #1)
by Daisy MeadowsFashion AND fairies? An unbeatable combination! The Fashion Fairies use their magic accessories to make sure that fashion everywhere is fun and fresh. But when jealous Jack Frost steals their magic away, it could lead to a fashion flop! Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to dive into another fairy adventure. . . . Now that Miranda the Beauty Fairy's magic is missing, no one is looking or feeling very good! Can Rachel and Kirsty help?
The Fashion Fairies #2: Claudia the Accessories Fairy (The Fashion Fairies #2)
by Daisy MeadowsFashion AND fairies? An unbeatable combination! The Fashion Fairies use their magic accessories to make sure that fashion everywhere is fun and fresh. But when jealous Jack Frost steals their magic away, it could lead to a fashion flop! Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to dive into another fairy adventure. . . . Claudia the Accessories Fairy's magical necklace has been taken by goblins! Without it, scarves tear, gloves get lost, and necklaces break. What's a fairy to do?
The Fashion Fairies #3: Tyra the Designer Fairy (The Fashion Fairies #3)
by Daisy MeadowsFashion AND fairies? An unbeatable combination! The Fashion Fairies use their magic accessories to make sure that fashion everywhere is fun and fresh. But when jealous Jack Frost steals their magic away, it could lead to a fashion flop! Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to dive into another fairy adventure. . . . It's time to make costumes for the local fashion show auditions, but everything is going all wrong! Rachel and Kirsty have to help Tyra the Designer Fairy find her magical measuring tape -- and fast!
The Fashion Fairies #4: Alexa the Fashion Editor Fairy (The Fashion Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsFashion AND fairies? An unbeatable combination! The Fashion Fairies use their magic accessories to make sure that fashion everywhere is fun and fresh. But when jealous Jack Frost steals their magic away, it could lead to a fashion flop! Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to dive into another fairy adventure. . . . Reporting on fashion is an important job -- but it's no fun when everything goes wrong! Now that Alexa the Fashion Editor Fairy's magic is missing, nothing is going right.
The Fashion Fairies #5: Jennifer the Hairstylist Fairy (The Fashion Fairies #5)
by Daisy MeadowsFashion AND fairies? An unbeatable combination! The Fashion Fairies use their magic accessories to make sure that fashion everywhere is fun and fresh. But when jealous Jack Frost steals their magic away, it could lead to a fashion flop! Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to dive into another fairy adventure. . . . Without Jennifer the Hair Stylist Fairy's magic brush, bad hair days are happening every day! Can Rachel and Kirsty come to the rescue?
The Fashion Fairies #6: Brooke the Photographer Fairy (The Fashion Fairies #6)
by Daisy MeadowsFashion AND fairies? An unbeatable combination! The Fashion Fairies use their magic accessories to make sure that fashion everywhere is fun and fresh. But when jealous Jack Frost steals their magic away, it could lead to a fashion flop! Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to dive into another fairy adventure. . . . The girls have to find Brooke the Photographer Fairy's magic camera. Without it, every photo taken at the local fashion show will be one big blur!
The Fashion Fairies #7: Lola the Fashion Show Fairy (The Fashion Fairies #7)
by Daisy MeadowsFashion AND fairies? An unbeatable combination! The Fashion Fairies use their magic accessories to make sure that fashion everywhere is fun and fresh. But when jealous Jack Frost steals their magic away, it could lead to a fashion flop! Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to dive into another fairy adventure. . . . There's only one magical accessory left to find -- Lola the Fashion Show Fairy's magic backstage pass. Will Rachel and Kirsty be able to track it down in time?
The Fast and the Frozen (Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #4)
by Geronimo StiltonGeronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure! A visiting rodent has arrived in Old Mouse City with astounding news. On his recent journey to a distant land, he spotted a mountain . . . moving! Holey cheese! Geronimo Stiltonoot is determined to travel to the ice and snow himself to find out what lies behind this mystery. It's a fur-raising expedition!
The Fast and the Frozen (Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #4)
by Geronimo StiltonIn this fun spin-off to the bestselling middle grade adventure series, the prehistoric ancestor to Geronimo Stilton investigates a Stone Age mystery.Geronimo Stilton’s ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure!A visiting rodent has arrived in Old Mouse City with astounding news. On his recent journey to a cold, distant land, he spotted a mountain . . . moving! Holey cheese! Geronimo Stiltonoot sets off on a trip to the ice and snow to find out what lies behind this mystery. It’s a fur-raising expedition!Praise for the Geronimo Stilton’s Cavemice series:“Fans of the other Geronimo Stilton books will definitely embrace the over-the-top silliness in this new spin-off.” —BooklistPraise for Geronimo Stilton’s books:“Lightning pace and full-color design will hook kids in a flash.” —Publishers Weekly
The Fast and the Furriest
by Andy BehrensMeet Kevin Pugh, 12-year-old couch potato. Now meet Cromwell, his part beagle, part potato chip dog. Kevin’s looking forward to spending his summer doing as little as possible. Unfortunately, Kevin’s father, former Chicago Bears star player/super-sports fanatic, Howie Pugh, feels differently. So does Cromwell, who has suddenly and mysteriously developed a fascination with agility competitions: running up seesaws, leaping over hurdles, soaring through hoops (sometimes). If he has to do anything, Kevi...
The Fast and the Furriest (Love Puppies)
by JaNay Brown-WoodAdorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning!Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day!There is a new puppy in town! A baby corgi has arrived at the Doghouse, ready to learn how to become a Love Puppy. The pups have an extra-tough mission this time—to help Samnang deal with bullies at school. With the help of their pup in training, will the Love Puppies be able to help Samnang stand up for himself and realize that tiny can also be mighty?With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!
The Fastest Girl on Earth!: Meet Kitty O'Neil, Daredevil Driver!
by Dean RobbinsGear up for this high-powered picture book biography about Kitty O'Neil, the stuntwoman and racecar driver who broke the women's land speed record!Kitty O'Neil was a force to be reckoned with. She became deaf as a child, and grew up loving sports and action. Kitty jumped, ran, raced, and swam, all while learning to read lips and communicating through sign language. Eventually, Kitty took a job as a stuntwoman, doing the most dangerous job on set and even filming stunts for films like Wonder Woman! Still, Kitty wanted more thrills. She became a racecar driver and sought to do what no woman had done before. She chose the aptly named Motivator and trained like a true champion. In 1976, Kitty and the Motivator broke the land speed record, racing at over 600 miles per hour! Kitty was a hero to fans everywhere, and proved that she was truly unstoppable.
The Fastest Turtle In The West (Full House Dear Michelle)
by Cathy East Dubowski"With a name like Zoom, how can this turtle be so slow?" Hooray! The turtle races are in town! And Michelle borrows a cute little turtle named Zoom for the event. But Michelle has a problem. Zoom is really s-l-o-w. There's no way she'll win. So, how do you train a turtle? And what do you do when she won't even come out of her shell? Michelle's about to find out!
The Fat Boy and the Money Bomb
by William C. SailorThis is the story of a young whistleblower, Stanley Hall, who ends up changing "business as usual" at a nuclear weapons laboratory. His story, prior to being in the bomb business, includes periods of euphoria and recklessness followed by extreme grief and remorse. In his darkest hours he becomes concerned with greater moral good. At the Fairfield National Laboratory, he can either "play nice" or risk his career by reporting the fraud and abuse that is in front of him. His dilemma is further complicated by the close personal relationships that he has with some of the people he works with, whom he considers to be his friends.
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat
by Nurit KarlinA children's story of a fat cat, a rat, a bat, a hat and their dilemma of getting the fat cat on a mat.
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat (I Can Read Level 1)
by Nurit KarlinThis funny rhyming story starring a big orange tabby cat helps kids learn to read! Fat Cat Sat on the Mat is a proven winner—welcome at home or in the classroom—as it makes kids laugh.The fat cat sat on the mat. "Get off!" said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. Will the rat get the fat cat off the mat? Enjoy reading this silly story aloud for maximum effect!Find out if rat can get cat off the mat in this funny, phonetic Level One I Can Read that's perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences. With repeating sounds and words, beginning readers will grow their reading confidence as they laugh about the cat and the rat and their sibling-style squabble.