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Smurfs: Meet the Smurfs (I Can Read Level 1)
by PeyoIt’s time to meet all the neighbors in Smurf Village! In this Level One I Can Read book, meet the iconic, charming little blue characters with big personalities. Featuring artwork from the all-new Nickelodeon animated series! Who are the Smurfs and where do they live? What do they look like and what makes Clumsy different from Hefty and Brainy? Discover the ins and outs of the Smurfs cast. From Papa Smurf to Smurfette to the wicked Gargamel and his feline sidekick, find out what makes each Smurf smurftastic in their own way!This introduction is perfect for fans of the ongoing Nickelodeon animated show as well as parents who wish to share the Smurfs with beginning readers.Meet the Smurfs is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
Snaggle Doodles
by Patricia Reilly GiffApril is invention month. "We're going to make our own inventions," says Ms. Rooney, "and work together in groups."Though Emily Arrow knows it's important for each group to think, listen, and share, she still wishes she were the leader of her invention group. Linda Lorca, the bossy leader, can't get anyone to cooperate. "Snaggle doodles," Emily says. If the group doesn't come up with an idea soon, they'll be the worst group in the class.Meanwhile, Emily is also busy thinking of a wedding present for Ms. Vincent, the student teacher. The wedding is only a few days away. Emily has a lot to do. Can she and her group learn to work together in time?From the Trade Paperback edition.
Snail & Worm Again: Three Stories About Two Friends (Snail and Worm Ser.)
by Tina KüglerA trio of &“cheerfully screwy stories . . . delivers a steady stream of laughs&” in this Geisel Honor Winner from the author of the Fox Tails books (Publishers Weekly). In this silly sequel to Snail and Worm, the dynamic duo are back for more fun and giggles in three new comic shorts brimming with quirky humor and unflappable friendship. At turns clever and sweet, these laugh-out-loud stories are perfect for readers coming out of their own shells and making the transition between picture books and chapter books. &“Themes of acceptance, self-love, and appreciation make this an excellent choice for early readers or a one-on-one storybook for older prereaders.&”—Booklist &“The friends&’ banter is light and humorous, and their foibles and misunderstandings will provoke laughter as surely as the expressive, multimedia cartoon illustrations will.&”—Kirkus Reviews
Snail & Worm: Three Stories About Two Friends
by Tina KüglerThe first book in the Geisel Honor–winning series featuring an unlikely pair of friends &“delivers a steady stream of laughs&” for young readers (Publishers Weekly). Told in three comical, episodic shorts and ranging in topic from adventuring to having pets, Snail and Worm will have readers laughing at the friends&’ silly antics, making it a perfect book for readers transitioning between picture books and chapter books. This beloved duo returns in Snail and Worm Again, Tina Kügler&’s Geisel Honor–winning companion to Snail and Worm, and complete their hat trick (wait, do worms wear hats?) in Snail and Worm All Day.
Snail and Worm All Day: Three Stories About Two Friends (Snail and Worm)
by Tina Kügler"All day, every day, is a good time for reading about Snail and Worm. Run (faster than Snail ever could) to get a copy of this winning early reader." —Kirkus (starred review)Snail and Worm go on three silly adventures in this early reader chock full of heartfelt humor and irresistible illustrations. By Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler.Snail and Worm are back at it and sure to have readers giggling from dawn ’til dusk (wait—do snails and worms sleep?) in Snail and Worm All Day, complete with heartfelt humor and Tina Kügler’s irresistible illustrations.Brimming with laugh-out-loud jokes, these three new stories are sweet celebrations of cooperation and discovery.
Snail-Snaily-Snails (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Bonnie BaderSnail-Snaily-Snails is a fun, informative book perfect for young readers!They're slimy, they're small, and they're slow. Some call them pests, and some call them a delicacy. What are they? Snails! Kids will learn all about these crawly creatures in this fact-and-photo-filled nonfiction reader.
Snakes (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Melissa StewartThey&’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you&’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Snakes (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Nic BishopAdapted from the award-winning nonfiction book Nic Bishop Snakes, this Level 2 reader features Nic's trademark close-up photographs and thrilling facts!Some snakes are more dangerous than others. Those that have venom, or poison, can kill their prey with just one bite!Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals! In this book, Nic introduces fun facts about snakes and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. This adaptation of the award-winning picture book has accessible Level 2 text that is perfect for beginners and eye-catching photographs that will delight naturalists of all ages. This reader includes a brief author's note, glossary, and photo index.
Snakes and Ladders
by Michael MorpurgoBecause she is slender and cries at sad stones, Wendy is teased by the school bully until the day she brings in her grandfather's huge snake, then has to bravely rescue him after he wriggles out of her school bag.
Snakes for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Venom, Scales, and Life in the Wild (Junior Scientists)
by Michael G. StarkeyCome face to face with mysterious snakes with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9Take an amazing journey into the wonderful world of snakes—fangs, rattles, scales, and all. Snakes for Kids is filled with fascinating facts and wild photographs that will take you close up to serpents from around the globe! Dive into their habitats and life cycles and see how their relationships with other animals create balance in the food web and help keep ecosystems healthy.Start by learning more about some of your favorite snakes—from the King Cobra to the massive Anaconda. Discover how they move, what they eat, why they shed their skin, and plenty of other cool details. You'll also meet a few lesser-known snakes, like the strange family of blind snakes that tunnel underground. Learn everything there is to know about these mysterious reptiles and become an expert on our slithering friends.Snakes for Kids includes:So many snakes!—Check out all the interesting information on 45 different species.Age-appropriate—The reading level is perfect for kids ages 6 to 9.Colorful photos—Detailed pictures allow you to see what the snakes look like in the wild.If you've been searching for a great kids book about snakes, look no further—this one has it all.
Snap Decision
by Nathan WhitakerSometimes the truth hits hard. Chase Clark just upped his game. As an eighth grader, he scores the chance to play on the varsity football team with his best friend, Tripp. But when a hard hit takes Tripp down, Chase is the only one who knows what really happened. And telling could have serious consequences. Making the right call won’t be easy. Neither will the consequences he’ll face, both with the guys on the team and with the school. What’s the game plan when doing right might means everything else goes very wrong?
Snapshots Supplementary Reader (Core Course) class 11 - S.C.E.R.T Raipur - Chhattisgarh Board
by Raipur C. G. Rajya Shaikshik Anusandhan Aur Prashikshan ParishadThis Snapshots Supplementary Reader in English is prescribed for the students of Class 11 of the Central Board of Secondary Education. The book features interesting short stories in simple language so that the students are able to grasp the idea and moral hidden behind each story. It will also help the little ones to develop within themselves the knack of speaking in English. This 2013 edition has been updated with the latest syllabus. The end of each chapter consists of exercises containing questions so that students are able to evaluate their knowledge base.
Snapshots of Research: Readings in Criminology and Criminal Justice
by Richard D. HartleySnapshots of Research: Readings in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a comprehensive, cutting-edge text that provides an introductory overview of the main research methods used in the fields of criminology and criminal justice. This text/reader offers a wide range of modern research examples, as well as several classic articles, including a broad range of readings from the four major branches of the criminal justice system—policing, courts/law, juvenile justice, and corrections—that are relevant to career paths students may be interested in pursuing.
Snapstreak: How My Friends Saved My (Social) Life
by Suzanne WeynEighth-grader Vee is doomed to move to a new town, away from her BFFs Megan and Lulu. To get a jump on her new social life, she starts snapping with local Queen Bee, Gwynneth. Megan and Lulu have mixed feelings about G., but Vee's snapstreak with her is well under way when they get the biggest news EVER: The local radio station is hosting a Boys Being Dudes concert for the pair of students from different schools who can prove the longest running snapstreak! Vee could win this!The girls' BBD dreams are in reach when a gym class concussion lands Vee in bed, under a strict phone ban. It's up to Megan and Lulu to keep the streak going.
Snarf Attack, Underfoodle, and the Secret of Life: The Riot Brothers Tell All
by Mary AmatoMove over, Captain Underpants, a couple of new pranksters are in town. Narrated by fifth-grader Wilbur and featuring his third-grade brother, Orville, this hilarious story follows the antics of two boys with overactive imaginations and a comfortable sibling relationship. The action is divided into three "books," with six chapters each. In the first, the brothers are determined to catch a crook. They make a windfall by giving lessons in being annoying to their classmates, are reprimanded by the principal (who is also their mother), and still manage to foil a bank robber on the way home from school. Next, while searching for treasure, they find a mysterious box in the closet. After they finally open it, they discover that the contents, although not worth money, are still valuable. The final installment has the duo building a catapult designed to overthrow a king and using it instead to defeat a bully. Illustrations described.
Sneaking in (Sweet Valley University #42)
by Francine Pascal Laurie JohnNow that Nick Fox has gone from cop hottie to campus bookworm, Jessica Wakefield has her eye on a devastating new guy. Can Nick change his ways before Jessica gives in to temptation? Elizabeth Wakefield and Tom Watts are finally back together, but Elizabeth is sure Tom's hiding something. Is she imagining things? Or does Tom have a secret that could break her heart for good? Isabella Ricci just wants to have fun with her Theta gal pals -- and that means mixing it up with their brother fraternity, the Sigmas. But Danny Wyatt doesn't like it one bit. Will his jealousy drive Isabella to play with fire ... and lose?
Sneaky Math: A Graphic Primer with Projects (Sneaky Books #9)
by Cy Tymony&“By capitalizing on these real-world applications, Tymony helps conquer much of the fear and dread associated with traditional math lessons.&” (Booklist) Cy Tymony, author of the best-selling Sneaky Uses series, brings his unique, fun hands-on learning approach to all things math. Many people fear math and numbers, even Barbie, who famously said &“Math class is tough&” in her controversial 1992 talking doll version. But in Sneaky Math, Cy Tymony takes tough and turns it into triumph. He shows us how math is all around us through intriguing and easy projects, including twenty pass-along tools to complement math education programs. The book is divided into seven sections: 1. Fundamentals of Numbers and Arithmetic 2. Algebra Primer 3. Geometry Primer 4. Trigonometry Primer 5. Calculus Primer 6. Sneaky Math Challenges, Tricks, and Formulas 7. Resources
Sneaky Math: A Graphic Primer with Projects (Sneaky Books)
by Cy Tymony&“By capitalizing on these real-world applications, Tymony helps conquer much of the fear and dread associated with traditional math lessons.&” (Booklist) Cy Tymony, author of the best-selling Sneaky Uses series, brings his unique, fun hands-on learning approach to all things math. Many people fear math and numbers, even Barbie, who famously said &“Math class is tough&” in her controversial 1992 talking doll version. But in Sneaky Math, Cy Tymony takes tough and turns it into triumph. He shows us how math is all around us through intriguing and easy projects, including twenty pass-along tools to complement math education programs. The book is divided into seven sections: 1. Fundamentals of Numbers and Arithmetic 2. Algebra Primer 3. Geometry Primer 4. Trigonometry Primer 5. Calculus Primer 6. Sneaky Math Challenges, Tricks, and Formulas 7. Resources
Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things, Revised Edition: Turn a Penny into a Radio, Change Milk into Plastic, Make a Dozen STEM projects with Everyday Things, and Other Amazing Feats (Sneaky Books)
by Cy Tymony&“A science activity book &“offering readers a chance to become real-life MacGyvers... [with] sections on gimmicks, gadgets and survival techniques. . . .&” (Publishers Weekly) Do you know how to make something that can tell whether the $20 bill in your wallet is a fake? Or how to generate battery power with simple household items? Or how to create your own home security system? Science-savvy author Cy Tymony does. And now you can learn how to create these things and more than forty other handy gadgets and gizmos in Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things. More than a simple do-it-yourself guide, this quirky collection is a valuable resource for transforming ordinary objects into the extraordinary. With over 80 solutions and bonus applications at your disposal, you will be ready for almost any situation. Included are survival, security, self-defense, and silly applications that are just plain fun. You'll be seen as a superhero as you amaze your friends by: * Transforming a simple FM radio into a device that enables you to eavesdrop on tower-to-air conversations. * Creating your own personalized electronic greeting cards. * Making a compact fire extinguisher from items typically found in a kitchen pantry. * Thwarting intruders with a single rubber band. By using run-of-the-mill household items and the easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams within, you'll be able to complete most projects in just a few minutes. Whether you use Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things as a practical tool to build useful devices, a fun little fantasy escape, or as a trivia guide to impress friends and family, this book is sure to be a reference favorite for years to come.
Snoozing Sun (Step into Reading)
by JohnTom KnightA Step into Reading leveled reader introducing kids to the characters of Netflix&’s latest preschool show, Spirit Rangers!It's nearly nighttime, but the sun won't set in Xus National Park! Kodi, Summer, and Eddy Skycedar go to Spirit Park to discover why, and learn an important lesson about what it really means to be a hero. Kids ages 4 to 6 will love this Step into Reading Step 2 leveled reader featuring an exciting story based on Netflix&’s animated preschool show Spirit Rangers!Created by Samala Chumash descendent, Karissa Valencia, Spirit Rangers is a fantasy-adventure preschool series following Native American sibling trio Kodiak, Summer and Eddy Skycedar, who have a shared secret—they&’re Spirit Rangers! Spirit Rangers protect every crook, cranny and critter of Spirit Park. With the blessing of the Chumash and Cowlitz tribes, we&’ll join the Skycedar kids on their amazing adventures with spirits inspired by Indigenous stories.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Snorp at the Snowboard Park (Stairway Decodables Step 6)
by Leanna KochSnorp and his friend take a trip to the snowboard park, but Snorp has never been snowboarding before. Will it be the relaxing break from work that he's hoping for? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that’s perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with vowel-r combinations.
Snow Falling on Cedars (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesSnow Falling on Cedars (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by David Guterson Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster. Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides: *Chapter-by-chapter analysis *Explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols *A review quiz and essay topicsLively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers
Snow Fun (Primary Phonics #Set 5 Book 3)
by Barbara W. MakarA systematic, phonics-based early reading program that includes: the most practice for every skill, decodable readers for every skill, and reinforcement materials--help struggling students succeed in the regular classroom
Snow Hens (The Loopy Coop Hens)
by Janet Morgan StoekeThe charming—but loopy—hens Midge, Pip, and Dot are back in their fourth easy-to-read adventure featuring Janet Morgan Stoeke's hallmark humor and simple yet bold illustrations.Midge, Pip, and Dot love the snow. When they decide to make a snow hen, the three friends fight over who gets to do what. Dot wants to make the beak. But Midge does, too. She gets angry. If they can't work together, how can all the hens enjoy the snow together?
Snow Joke (I Like to Read)
by Bruce DegenBunny and Red learn the value of forgiveness in this Level D book, perfect for kindergarten readers. Bunny is excited about playing with her friends in the snow. But Red the Squirrel plays too rough—he keeps pulling mean pranks, claiming "It's just a joke!" When his tricks backfire and his friends are the ones laughing, Red is upset. But instead of holding a grudge, Bunny invites him back into the group for cocoa and laughter. Compassion and empathy save the day in an easy-to-read story from Bruce Degen, the celebrated illustrator of The Magic School Bus series. . . And that's (s)no(w) joke! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books feature wider vocabulary, longer sentences, and greater variety in sentence structure than Levels A, B, and C. When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.