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The Jewel Heist (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Tony Shasteen Teri EastmanNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Job of the President of the USA
by Cindy Peattie Rebecca GrudzinaThe president of the United States has one of the most important and powerful jobs in the world. What does thepresident do? How do you get that job?
The Joke's on You [Beyond Level, Grade 3]
by Emma Turner Elisabeth Eudes PascalNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Joker: Independent Reading 11 (Reading Champion #539)
by Kay WoodwardMilly was a joker - she just LOVED playing jokes on her family. But after a whole week of Milly tricking them, her family decide to play a joke of their own...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading 11 stories are the perfect introduction to first chapter books for children aged 6+ who are reading at book band 11 in classroom reading lessons.
The Journey to the West, Volume I
by Anthony C. YuThis volume comprises the first twenty-five chapters of Anthony C. Yu's four-volume translation of Hsi-yu Chi, one of the most beloved classics of Chinese literature. It recounts the sixteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Hsan-tsang who journeyed to India in quest of Buddhist scriptures.
The Juggler (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Anne W. PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook. How Much Can a Monkey Juggle? You'll see!
The Jumbalees in Hidden Treasure: A Hidden Treasure Hunt story for Kids ages 4 - 8 illustrated with cartoons (The Jumbalees #2)
by Chris EvansIn this story the Jumbalees go on a hidden treasure hunt. They split up into two groups, three of them search the beach and the other four look in the jungle. Several interesting items are found but a golden coloured object buried in the sand at the beach causes the most excitement. Is it valuable treasure, how did it get there and who does it belong to?This series of illustrated stories for kids are about the Jumbalees, a group of colourful young creatures that live and play together on an exotic island close to the ocean. They behave like human children, working together even when they disagree as they make their way through exciting and sometimes scary adventures. Their social interactions help prepare them for dealing with others and the world around them and their loyalty and humour allow them to overcome the obstacles they face. The colourful cartoon illustrations in these storybooks make reading more fun for kids.
The Jumbalees in the Camping Expedition: A Camping story for Kids ages 4 - 8 with cartoon illustrations (The Jumbalees #3)
by Chris EvansThe Jumbalees set off for a night’s camping in the forest but Fred has to stay behind and finish his homework. On their walk through the forest Elvis entertains them with poems. They set up camp, but just as it was getting dark and they were about to go to bed, a distant wailing sound in the night scares them. What kind of creature could it be? They set off cautiously in the dark to find out where the strange noise is coming from.This series of illustrated stories for kids are about the Jumbalees, a group of colourful young creatures that live and play together on an exotic island close to the ocean. They behave like human children, working together even when they disagree as they make their way through exciting and sometimes scary adventures. Their social interactions help prepare them for dealing with others and the world around them and their loyalty and humour allow them to overcome the obstacles they face. The colourful cartoon illustrations in these storybooks make reading more fun for kids.
The Jumbalees in the Friendly Alien: An Alien story for Kids ages 4 - 8 illustrated with colour cartoons (The Jumbalees #4)
by Chris EvansIn this story the Jumbalees have a strange encounter with an Alien when his spaceship crashes to Earth. He soon becomes a friend and goes to school with the Jumbalees where they almost get into trouble with a teacher. They have fun together but the Alien misses his parents and would like to return to his planet.This series of illustrated stories for kids are about the Jumbalees, a group of colourful young creatures that live and play together on an exotic island close to the ocean. They behave like human children, working together even when they disagree as they make their way through exciting and sometimes scary adventures. Their social interactions help prepare them for dealing with others and the world around them and their loyalty and humour allow them to overcome the obstacles they face. The colourful cartoon illustrations in these storybooks make reading more fun for kids.
The Jumping Game (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Linda Silvestri Jaye SiegelNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Junk Garden (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Logan Kline Wendy SvecNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Kansas Journey
by Jennie ChinnThe Kansas Journey is a 7th grade Kansas history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the 7th grade Kansas Standards for Social Studies and teaches history and government, economics and geography. The book enables students to gain a working knowledge and understanding of Kansas's history in the context of American history.
The Katie Fry, Private Eye #2: The Missing Fox (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Katherine CoxSimple, fun mysteries for beginning readers!Katie Fry may be little, but she's got a big brain, and she uses it to solve mysteries with her feline friend Sherlock. And they've got a new case. Katie's brother can't find his favorite stuffed animal anywhere. But with a nose for clues and a few good tips, Katie and Sherlock are hot on the fox's trail.A great introduction to simple, fun mysteries. Beginning readers will love hunting for clues in the art right along with Katie and Sherlock!
The Kenyan Expedition #8
by Maya Gold Stefano Turconi Steve Stevenson"With the smarts of Nancy Drew and the charm of Eloise, Agatha is an exciting addition to the girl-detective canon." --School Library JournalA rare species of white giraffe, worshipped by the Masai tribe, has disappeared from the savannah. So Agatha and her cousin Dash head to Africa on their next adventure to help solve the mystery. There, they join forces with a third cousin--a safari expert--to track down the poacher who has stolen the priceless animal.
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #6)
by Kekla MagoonMeet the kids in Mrs. Z&’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Ayana Ndoum, who prefers blending into the background, will have to take center stage for the class variety show—but it's hard to concentrate on her talent when her embarrassing dad is volunteering at school, too! Mrs. Z&’s class is holding a variety show, and everyone has signed up to demonstrate their special skills! Everyone, that is, except Ayana Ndoum. She&’s good at reading, but someone&’s already reciting a poem. She&’s good at synchronized swimming, but they can't get a pool onstage. What could her act be? Before she can figure it out, she has an even bigger problem to deal with: Why is her dad at school? Turns out her dad is a variety show volunteer! He talks to everyone and asks too many questions. It&’s embarrassing for Ayana, who likes to be quiet and help from the sidelines. With her dad taking up the spotlight, will she ever find her own way to shine? Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Ayana&’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z&’s class where friendship and fun rule the school, from award-winning author Kekla Magoon. Perfect for!★ My Weirdtastic School fans★ Reluctant readers★ Classroom read-alouds Andrew Clements fans★ Quiet kids★ Anyone who&’s ever been embarrassed by a parent! Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) — available for preorder now! Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) — available for preorder now! Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) — available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Emma McKenna, Full Out (The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #1)
by Kate MessnerMeet the kids in Mrs. Z&’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Cheerleader Emma McKenna is thrilled for the first day of school… until her frenemy shows up and all of Emma&’s plans for a social do-over take a tumble! Emma McKenna can&’t wait for third grade at the brand-new Curiosity Academy. She&’ll have a cool teacher who wears high-tops and science earrings. She&’ll meet interesting classmates from all over Peppermint Falls. Best of all, she&’ll get a fresh start after last year&’s talent-show disaster left her with that awful nickname. It&’s going to be the best year ever! Then Lucy walks into Mrs. Z&’s room. Lucy, Emma&’s best-friend-turned-enemy. Lucy, who gave Emma that nickname and spread it all over school! Emma&’s fresh start is doomed . . . unless she can make friends before Lucy ruins everything. So Emma sets out to be pals with everyone, just like her favorite animal, the capybara. As her classmates argue over the choice of a new school mascot, Emma stays quiet and doesn&’t pick sides. (The last thing she needs is another enemy.) But maybe speaking up could be the thing that helps her really connect with her class—and saves her at last from third-grade doom. Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Emma McKenna welcomes readers into Mrs. Z&’s class where friendship and fun rule the school in this series-starter from New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner. Perfect for!★ My Weirdtastic School fans★ Reluctant readers★ Classroom read-alouds★ Andrew Clements fans★ Cheerleaders Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) — available for preorder now! Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) — available for preorder now! Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) — available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Poppy Song Bakes a Way (The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #3)
by Karina Yan GlaserMeet the kids in Mrs. Z&’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Poppy Song loves to bake just like her grandmother, but her skills are put to the test when a tricky recipe and a forgetful grandmother lead her into a sticky situation. Poppy Song loves sharing sweet treats with other people—just like her grandmother Po Po, who used to have her own bakery. When the kids in Mrs. Z&’s class hear about a fancy dessert called Dragon's Beard candy, they can't wait for Poppy to make some and bring it in. Poppy is excited to try to make the candy, but she has other worries on her mind. Po Po has been acting differently lately, putting items back in the wrong places, even mixing up ingredients in the recipes she knows by heart! When this new forgetfulness puts Po Po in danger, Poppy must find the courage to help their family figure out a way forward. Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Poppy&’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z&’s class where empathy and fun rule the school, from New York Times bestselling author Karina Yan Glaser. Perfect for!★ My Weirdtastic School fans★ Reluctant readers★ Classroom read-alouds★ Andrew Clements fans★ Bakers★ Candy lovers★ Grandparents Day Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) — available for preorder now! Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) — available for preorder now! Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) — available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #2)
by Rajani LaRoccaMeet the kids in Mrs. Z&’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Rohan Murphy has an ambitious dream to launch his own pet care business, but when he starts small by babysitting the class guinea pig, he makes big mistakes. Rohan Murthy dreams of running a successful business—just like his mom, who&’s an artist. When Mrs. Z announces that Curiosity Academy needs to raise money for a school garden, Rohan knows it&’s the perfect moment to launch his dreams! He'll start a pet care company to help the people of Peppermint Falls look after their dogs, hamsters, fish, snakes, lizards . . . anything but cats. With hard work, some glittery posters, and the help of his friends from Mrs. Z's class, Rohan knows he can do a lot for the school garden. His parents point out just one small problem: Rohan has never taken care of an animal before. Gulp! To get some experience with pets, Rohan volunteers to spend a weekend watching over Honey, the class guinea pig. But Honey appears surprisingly fearful, which makes Rohan nervous too! When his big dreams meet his secret fears, what will Rohan decide? Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Rohan&’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z&’s class where friendship and fun rule the school, from Newbery Honor-winning author Rajani LaRocca. Perfect for!★ My Weirdtastic School fans★ Reluctant readers★ Classroom read-alouds★ Andrew Clements fans★ Pet lovers★ Aspiring business owners Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) — available for preorder now! Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) — available for preorder now! Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) — available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: The Legend of Memo Castillo (The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #4)
by William AlexanderMeet the kids in Mrs. Z&’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Memo Castillo can&’t wait for his first-ever MagiCon fan convention, but his plans are on the verge of collapse unless he can find a ride—fast! Guillermo "Memo" Castillo and Theo Chang can&’t wait to attend the local MagiCon convention. They&’ll dress up in costumes, play in their first-ever Sorcery competition, defeat that snotty fifth grader Josh Harkan, and have an awesome day. But Memo's dad can't drive them to the convention. His mom can't either. Theo's family is out as well. Memo has to figure out a new plan for their epic journey before it&’s too late! He turns to Lala, his fearsome abuela. Lala doesn't speak English, though, and Memo doesn't speak Spanish. When Lala unexpectedly agrees to take Memo and Theo to the convention, it opens up a whole new set of adventures and challenges—along with a kind of magic that Memo never expected. Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Memo&’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z&’s class where friendship and fun rule the school, from National Book Award winner William Alexander. Perfect for!★ My Weirdtastic School fans★ Reluctant readers★ Classroom read-alouds★ Andrew Clements fans★ Multilingual families★ D&D players★ Grandparents Day Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) — available for preorder now! Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) — available for preorder now! Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) — available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!
The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class #5)
by Eliot SchreferMeet the kids in Mrs. Z&’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Wyatt Hill has a stepbrother with a lot of opinions, a stuffed lizard who knows everything Wyatt wants to say, and the beginnings of a voice that might end up surprising the whole school. Nobody knows anything about Wyatt Hill. He&’s the quiet giant of Mrs. Z&’s class, sure . . . but his classmates wonder what is he like? What does he like? What does he do? (Does he play the ukelele?) And it often seems like his stepbrother and stepsister don&’t get him either. But Wyatt knows who he is. He adores his stuffed lizard, Lizzie, and the lively conversations they share. He notices who&’s having a bad day and thinks about why the boys and girls in Mrs. Z&’s class don&’t play together at recess. He&’s starting to put words down on paper to express all the things he feels inside. And when quiet Wyatt decides to speak up, it just might cause a revolution—on the playground and at home. Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Wyatt&’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z&’s class where friendship and fun rule the school, from New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer. Perfect for!★ My Weirdtastic School fans★ Reluctant readers★ Classroom read-alouds★ Andrew Clements fans★ Quiet kids★ Lizard lovers★ Aspiring writers Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) — available for preorder now! Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) — available for preorder now! Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) — available for preorder now! Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z&’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!