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The Homesick Club
by Libby MartinezA story about making new friends and missing home, wherever home may be. Mónica and Hannah are school kids in the big city. Together, they have formed the Homesick Club, since they are both from far away. Mónica misses the family of hummingbirds that she and her grandmother would feed in her backyard in Bolivia every day. Hannah misses the sunshine and the tiny tortoise that lived near her house in Israel. When a new teacher, Miss Shelby, arrives from Texas, the girls discover that she misses her home, too, especially the huge sky full of stars and a Southern treat known as Hummingbird Cake. The girls ask Miss Shelby to join their club, then Mónica decides she will bring a surprise for show and tell — a surprise that brings Miss Shelby close to tears. Author Libby Martinez addresses a theme that many children can relate to — feeling homesick — especially when home is far away. Rebecca Gibbon’s charming illustrations bring an imaginative, light touch to the story. Key Text Features recipes diagrams Flags Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
The Homeward Bounders
by Diana Wynne JonesIf he finds the right world, Jamie can get Home again. When Jamie stumbled upon the powerful Them playing Their mysterious games, They threw him out to the Boundaries of the worlds. Since then, he's been yanked from world to world, doomed to wonder in hope of one day finding his way back to his own city. Bit by bit, though, Jamie realizes there are rules They have to play by. He forms an alliance with two other lost Homeward Bounders--bitter, powerful Helen and demon-hunter Joris--and takes a desperate chance, hoping that the three wanders can find a way back to their home worlds at last. Once he becomes a pawn in a game played by a powerful group he calls Them, 12-year-old Jamie is repeatedly catapulted through space and time.
The Homework Caper
by Joan M. LexauDid someone steal Bill's Homework? Instead he's got a strange paper with numbers scribbled on it. His friend, Ken, helps him find out where the wrong paper is from and what's going on. A little sister who feels left out is involved. An easy first reader with pictures described.
The Homework Machine
by Dan GutmanDoing homework becomes a thing of the past! Meet the D Squad, a foursome of fifth graders at the Grand Canyon School made up of a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. They are bound together by one very big secret: the homework machine. Because the machine, code-named Belch, is doing their homework for them, they start spending a lot of time together, attracting a lot of attention. And attention is exactly what you don't want when you are keeping a secret. Before long, things start to get out of control, and Belch becomes much more powerful than they ever imagined. Now the kids are in a race against their own creation, and the loser could end up in jail...or worse!
The Homework Strike
by Greg PincusGregory K., overwhelmed by homework, decides to make a stand -- but the stand takes on momentum of its own and Gregory has to live with the consequences.Gregory K. has too much homework.Middle school is hard work, and Gregory tries to be a good student. He participates in class, he studies for his tests -- he and his friends even help each other with their assignments. But no matter what he does, there's never enough time to finish all his homework. It just isn't fair.So Gregory goes on a total, complete homework strike. No worksheets, no essays, no projects. His friends think he's crazy. His parents are worried about his grades. And his principal just wants him to stop making trouble. Can Gregory rally his fellow students, make his voice heard, and still pass seventh grade?Find out in this book for anyone who thinks school is stressful, gets headaches from homework, or just wants to be heard.
The Honest Truth (Scholastic Press Novels Ser.)
by Dan GemeinhartThe debut of a phenomenal new middle-grade talent.It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime.In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook. He dreams of climbing a mountain one day.But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better from.So Mark runs away. He leaves home with his camera, his notebook, his dog, and a plan. A plan to reach the top of Mount Rainier. Even if it's the last thing he ever does.The Honest Truth is a rare and extraordinary novel about big questions, small moments, and one incredible journey.
The Honest-to-Goodness Truth
by Patricia C. Mckissack"Tell the truth and shame the devil," Libby's mama has told her. So whatever is Libby doing wrong? Ever since she started telling only the truth, the whole world seems to be mad at her. First it's her best friend, Ruthie Mae, who gets upset when Libby tells all their friends that Ruthie Mae has a hole in her sock. Then Willie gives her an ugly look when she tells the teacher he hasn't done his homework. It seems that telling the truth isn't always so simple. Children will sympathize with Libby as she struggles to figure out that even though it's always wrong to tell a lie, there's a right and a wrong way to tell the truth.
The Honey Jar
by Rigoberta Menchú Dante LianoIn this book, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Maya activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum returns to the world of her childhood. The Honey Jar brings us the ancient stories her grandparents told her when she was a little girl, and we can imagine her listening to them by the fire at night. These Maya tales include creation myths, a classic story about the magic twins (which can also be found in the Popol Vuh), explanations of how and why certain natural phenomena came to exist, and animal tales. The underworld, the sky, the sun and moon, plants, people, animals, gods and demi-gods are all present in these stories, and through them we come to know more about the elements that shaped the Mayas’ understanding of the world. Rich and vibrant illustrations by noted Mazatec-Mexican artist Domi perfectly complement these magical Maya tales. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
The Honey Makers
by Gail GibbonsCovers the physical structure of honeybees and how they live in colonies, as well as how they produce honey and are managed by beekeepers.
The Honey Palace
by Alexia MiliatisVenture through the garden, past the whisper of the trees, to a place like no other; the home of the bees. Learn about their lives, the incredible jobs that they do, find answers to secrets, that you never knew. Unlock curiosity and knowledge about these amazing things. So much more than just their buzz, their wings or their stings. Magic and beauty is found here in the hive; The Honey Palace is waiting, for you to arrive.
The Honeybee Man
by Kyrsten Brooker Lela NargiEvery morning, Fred climbs three flights of stairs--up to his rooftop in Brooklyn, New York--and greets the members of his enormous family: "Good morning, my bees, my darlings!" His honeybee workers are busy--they tend the hive, feed babies, and make wax rooms. They also forage in flowers abloom across Brooklyn . . . so that, one day, Fred can make his famous honey, something the entire neighborhood looks forward to tasting. Lela Nargi's beautifully written story--accompanied by Kyrsten Brooker's collage-style illustrations--offers an inside look at the life of an endearing beekeeper and the honey-making process.From the Hardcover edition.
The Honeybee Mystery (Boxcar Children Special #15)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Alden family makes an annual trip to the Sherman farm to stock up on delicious fresh honey only to discover that there is a honey shortage! The Aldens help the Shermans look for clues around the farm to see what's wrong with the bees. Can the Boxcar Children help keep the Sherman farm from going out of business?
The Honeybee Treasure Hunt: Playdate Adventures
by Emma BeswetherickJoin Katy, Cassie, Zia and Luca on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet… Eager to learn more about honeybees, the friends shrink themselves down to take a closer look. But when they find a lost bee in a sticky situation, the miniature adventure turns out to be their biggest yet! With the threat of pesticides and loss of habitat, the group discover how dangerous the world can be – if you&’re a bee.
The Honeycutt Street Celebrities (Nic-Nacs and the Nic-Nac News Series)
by Joan Lowery NixonThe kids in the classroom put out a newspaper called the Nic-Nac News.
The Honorable Prison
by Lyll Becerra de JenkinsBecause of the moral stand taken by her father, a newspaper editor who has persistently attacked the military dictator ruling their Latin American country, Marta and her family find themselves prisoners of the government.
The Hookup Artist
by Tucker ShawLucas is a genius matchmaker, and everyone at Thomas Jefferson High School seems to need his expertise. When it comes to finding his own true love, things aren't so easy. He's just had his heart broken and the prospects aren't promising. But Lucas has bigger worries-his best friend, Cate, has just been dumped, and he has to find her new Mr. Right. And right on schedule, on the first day of their senior year, a new guy shows up at TJHS. Derek is friendly, athletic, and the hottie of the century. As the matchmaker tries to work his magic, it seems like Derek is flirting with Lucas more than with Cate. Which makes everyone wonder--who is Derek interested in, anyway?
The Hoop Con (Play the Game)
by Amar ShahYOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAYRaam Patel is eager to prove himself ever since he didn’t make the middle school’s basketball team. So, when Hoop Con comes to town he is determined to be there and take his shot. His big moment proves to be unforgettable… but not in the way he’d hoped. Raam gets schooled by the camp’s golden boy right in front of his NBA idol. To make matters even worse, this fail goes viral.Raam is used to being the underdog, but becoming the newest meme might be something even he can’t overcome alone. He skips town in an effort to lay low and take a break from basketball. However, he’s met with new courts, fresh kicks, and tough new competition, changing his whole outlook on the game. Raam has the skills, but now it’s time to unlock the mental game.
The Hooples' Horrible Holiday
by Stephen Manes[From the back cover:] "The Hooples are off on another fun-filled holiday. It's an old-fashioned Thanksgiving at grandmother's house--and, as usual, everything goes wrong. Even the Pilgrims on the perfect Thanksgiving cake get smashed. But that's nothing compared to the chaos at grandmother's house when a giant blizzard knocks out the power for miles around. With all the aunts and uncles and cousins and parents gathered for the big day suddenly there's no TV, no heat, no lights, no stove...NO TURKEY! But if the Pilgrims could get along without electricity, so can the Hooples. With a houseful of people and some wild imagination, they come up with the wackiest newfangled old-fashioned Thanksgiving ever!" Pictures are described. Ages 8-12, RL 5. You can never have too many laughs. Find more amusing books by Stephen Manes in the Bookshare collection including: Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days.
The Hoopster (Hoopster #1)
by Alan Lawrence SitomerA hard beat pumped from a radio by the fence. Ten players, twenty sneakers, two rims, one basketball: that's all there was. That's all they needed. A ball sailed through the air. Swish! Across the court, a player tried to dribble past a defender and take him to the hole, but the pick was weak and the defense clogged the middle. A shot was forced up off balance. Two players battled for position under the boards. Shawn, a white player for the Skins, got the tip, dribbled back up-court away from the basket, then stopped, popped, and nailed a three- point basket.
The Hoot and Holler Hat Dance: A Folk Tale from Ghana
by Laura S. SassiAnansi the spider used to be handsome, but his never-ending appetite eventually cost him his hair.
The Hoover Dam (Reading Street)
by Scott ForesmanRead and comprehend two-syllable words, Identify common prefixes (such as pre-, un-, or re-) and suffixes (such as -able, -ad and -er), Correct mistakes made when reading out loud, Read books with two or more chapters, Understand the structure of stores (i.e. beginning, middle and end), Start selecting reading materials based on his/her own interests, Identify the "who," "what," "when," "where," "why" and "how" of the text.
The Hop
by Sharelle Byars MoranvilleA small toad named Tad is in grave danger. Rumbler, a monstrous earth-eating machine, is poised to destroy his home, Toadville-by-Tumbledown. The green grass, the blue pond-everything Tad knows might disappear. It is foretold that one brave young toad can help-but at a terrible price. Only if a toad kisses a human girl will Toadville be saved. Tad is called to rise to the challenge, disgusting though it seems. In the company of his best friend Buuurk, he sets off into the unknown.Meanwhile, a girl named Taylor is determined to stop her grandmother's pond from being turned into a strip mall. Perhaps, somewhere along the way, she will cross paths with a small, brave toad. Little does she know that his quest is the same as hers.
The Hope Chest
by Karen SchwabachViolet's older sister Chloe didn't get married. She bought a car instead. And then she drove that car to New York City and never came home again. Violet's parents said Chloe had turned into the Wrong Sort of Person, but Violet knew better. Now she's determined to find her sister, and she'll go all the way to New York City to do it. The only problem is that Chloe's not in New York anymore. So Violet must journey even further to Tennessee, where Chloe is fighting for the vote for women. Nashville is a hotbed of political intrigue. Suffs and Antis are doing anything and everything to sway legislators to their side: bribing them, pleading with them, and even kidnapping them. Violet is hanging out with suffragists, socialists, and colored people. But if she's becoming the Wrong Sort of Person, why does it feel just right?
The Hope of Elephants
by Amanda Rawson HillAn inspiring coming-of-age novel in verse about weathering the uncertainty that comes with family illness perfect for fans of Starfish and Red, White, and Whole.Cass and her parents haven&’t let her dad&’s cancer stop them from having a good life—full of love and poems and one annual World Series game. Now that Dad&’s cancer is back, Cass overhears the doctor say that she has a 50% chance of inheriting her dad's genetic mutation, Li-Fraumeni syndrome. There&’s a genetic test Cass can take that will tell her for sure. There&’s still so much she wants to do—play baseball, study at the zoo, travel the world with her best friend, Jayla. Would it be better not to know? When it turns out Dad&’s cancer is worse this time, Cass is determined to keep up their World Series tradition while navigating all the change and uncertainty that lies ahead. Poignant and powerful, Cass&’s story brings the pains and anxiety linked with illness to the surface, and reminds us that sometimes hope is worth holding on to.
The Hopi People (Native American Cultures Series)
by Therese M. SheaThe Hopi village of Oraibi was settled around AD 1050, making it the oldest continuously inhabited village in the United States. The Hopi had to be a resilient people to survive in the hot deserts of the Southwest. Today, people are captivated with Hopi culture, which has endured despite years of forced assimilation. <p><p>Historic photographs and descriptive text aid readers in entering the world of the traditional Hopi, with spotlights on ceremonies, rituals, housing, and fashion. Hopi history and modern life further make this volume a valuable addition to any social studies collection.