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If Sharks Disappeared (If Animals Disappeared)
by Lily WilliamsA healthy ocean is home to many different kinds of animals. They can be big, like a whale, tiny, like a shrimp, and even scary, like a shark. Even though sharks can be scary, we need them to keep the oceans healthy. Unfortunately, due to overfishing, many shark species are in danger of extinction, and that can cause big problems in the oceans and even on land. What would happen if this continued and sharks disappeared completely?Artist Lily Williams explores how the disappearance would affect other animals across the whole planet in this clever book about the importance of keeping sharks, and our oceans, healthy.
If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge
by Mike Parker-Pearson Marc AronsonWhat are the secrets of the ancient stone circle? Were the carefully placed stones a burial site, an ancient calendar, a place of Druid worship. . . or even a site of sacrifice? World-renowned archaeologist Mike Parker-Pearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions. In If Stones Could Speak, award-winning author Marc Aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack Stonehenge's secrets. National Geographic helped sponsor the Riverside archeological team's mission, and now young readers can journey behind the scenes to experience this groundbreaking story first-hand, through the eyes of the experts. Mike and his team have revolutionized our understanding of Stonehenge by exploring the surrounding landscape for clues about the stones -- an idea first suggested by a visitor from Madagascar. The results have been breathtaking: The team recently unearthed the largest Neolithic village ever found in England. Marc Aronson had total access to the site, the team, and their work over two seasons of digging and brings the inspirational story of the discoveries taking place at this World Historical Site to young readers. The informative and drama-driven text includes tales of dead bodies, cremations, feasting, and ancient rituals, as well as insights into the science of uncovering the ancient past. The expert text, stunning photography, and explanatory maps and illustrations will all help young readers see this ancient monument in totally new ways, and inspire future generations of archaeological explorers.
If the Dinosaurs Came Back (Works Trade Books Ser.literature Works 2000/1997)
by Bernard MostIn this delightful book, a small boy imagines a world where dinosaurs perform public services. “Bold lines accentuate imaginative, humorous ideas. A natural for student response: students formulate their own outcomes about what would happen if the dinosaurs returned. An overwhelming favorite in the early grades.”--The Reading Teacher
If the Dinosaurs Came Back
by Bernard MostWhat would happen if the dinosaurs returned? Would they trample towns, smash automobiles, mash up people like asparagus? "No!" declares a little boy, who dreams of having a dinosaur of his own. Dinosaurs could help build skyscrapers and catch lost kites. They could push away rain clouds and plow farmers' fields. And giraffes would have someone to look up to. . . .
If the Horseshoe Fits (Horseland #6)
by Annie Auerbach Jim PerontoDealing with a first crush is not always easy--especially when you don't know how to approach the boy! Unsure of what to do, Alma turns to Chloe and Zoey for advice. The two sisters quickly jump at the chance to give Alma a makeover. With the tomboy style gone, will Alma's new makeover give her the courage to finally talk to her crush?
If the Magic Fits (100 Dresses #1)
by Susan Maupin SchmidTry on a little magic with this lighthearted fantasy adventure! For fans of Liesl Shurtliff, Jessica Day George, E. D. Baker, and Gail Carson Levine. "A charming new fairy tale! Readers won't want this adventure to end!" --Jessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author of Tuesdays at the Castle Inside an enchanted castle, there's a closet--a closet with one hundred dresses that nobody ever wears. Dresses like those need a good trying-on, and Darling Dimple is just the girl to do it. When she tries on Dress Number Eleven, something unbelievable happens. She transforms into the castle's Head Scrubber! It turns out that each dress can disguise her as someone else. And Darling is about to have an adventure that calls for a disguise or two . . . or a hundred.From the Hardcover edition.
If the Shoe Fits: Nonstandard Units Of Measurement (Mouse Math)
by Jennifer DusslingEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!Albert has found a wonderful, beautiful thing in the People's backyard. An old shoe! And it's the perfect clubhouse for him to play in—if only he can fit it inside the playroom. Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Measurements).
If the Shoe Fits: Footwear Analysis (The Crime Scene Club, Case #8)
by Kenneth McintoshThe sound of breaking glass. A scream. A shot. Then ... silence. Blood, fingerprints, a bullet, a skull, fire debris, a hair, shoeprints--enter the wonderful world of forensic science. A world of searching to find clues, collecting that which others cannot see, testing to find answers to seemingly impossible questions, and testifying to juries so that justice will be served. A world where curiosity, love of a puzzle, and gathering information are basic. The books in this series will take you to this world.
If the Shoe Fits: Footwear Analysis (The Crime Scene Club: Fact and Fiction)
by Kenneth McintoshWhat if you had one chance to rescue a falsely convicted man from execution and redeem your own tortured past at the same time? Jessa Carter thinks she can do just that. But she has no idea how thin the line is between good and evil, and how high the stakes are in this life-and-death game. The eighth CSC book provides information about forensic footwear analysis, while it keeps readers clinging to every clue.
If the Shoe Fits (The Princess School)
by Sarah Hines Stephens Jane MasonWith her feet bare (those glass slippers don't fit) and her second-hand gown splattered with mud (thanks, evil stepsisters), Ella's first day of Princess School is off to a lousy start. If she can only find her fairy godmother before the first class begins, Ella is sure she'll put things right. But her FG is off at a convention and Ella is on her own--she'll have to get through the first weeks of Princess School without any bobbity-boo. Ella is terrified--until she meets silly Snow, spunky Rapunzel, and beautiful, sheltered Rose.
If the Witness Lied
by Caroline B. CooneyChoicesdomatter and forgivenessispossible. Jack Fountain knows that what’s happened to his family sounds like the most horrible soap opera anyone could ever write. But it happened—to Jack; his parents; his sisters, Smithy and Madison. And to his baby brother, Tris. What made it worse was that the media wanted to know every detail. Now it’s almost Tris’s third birthday, and everything’s starting again. Aunt Cheryl, who’s living with the Fountain children now that their parents are gone, has decided that they will heal only if they work through their pain—on camera. The very identities they’ve created for themselves are called into question. In less than twenty-four hours their fate will change yet again, but this time they vow to not be exploited and to discover the truth. In this gripping thriller, Caroline B. Cooney details how love, devotion, and forgiveness make resilience—and recovery—possible. From the Hardcover edition.
If the World Was Made of Chocolate Sprinkles
by Janine RobinsonDive into the whimsical escapades of Megan Rose as she navigates the wonders of her fantastical dream realm. This delightful tale will whisk you away to a confectionery paradise sprinkled with chocolate delights. And as you journey alongside Megan, keep your eyes peeled for the hidden snails playfully tucked away on each page. A sweet adventure awaits!
If the World Were 100 Animals: A Visual Guide to Earth's Amazing Creatures
by Miranda SmithHelp your child understand the creatures that share our world and how we can protect them with these big ideas expressed through bite-size chunks of information and eye-opening graphics. This fascinating companion to If the World Were 100 People is perfect for home and classroom settings!With around 20 quintillion animals on Earth, it's impossible to know everything about them all! However, if we shrink that number down to 100, we can picture a global park that lets us learn about our fellow living creatures. An accessible introduction to our planet's creatures, perfect for fact-hungry animal lovers!
If the World Were 100 People: A Visual Guide to Our Global Village
by Jackie McCannHelp your child become a global citizen with this accessible introduction to the people who live on our planet, with big ideas broken into bite-size chunks through clever graphic design. Perfect for home and classroom settings!With almost 7.8 billion people sharing the earth, it can be a little hard to picture what the human race looks like all together. But if we could shrink the world down to just 100 people, what could we learn about the human race? What would we look like? Where and how would we all be living? This book answers all these questions and more!Reliably sourced and deftly illustrated, If the World Were 100 People is the perfect starting point to understanding our world and becoming a global citizen. If we focus on just 100 people, it's easier to see what we have in common and what makes us unique. Then we can begin to appreciate each other and also ask what things we want to change in our world.
If the World Were a Village
by David J. Smith.This is the new paperback edition of a beautiful and unique book, which explains facts about the world's population in a simple and fascinating way. Instead of unimaginable billions, it presents the whole world as a village of just 100 people. We soon find out that 22 speak a Chinese dialect and that 17 cannot read or write. We also discover the people's religions, their education, their standard of living, and much much more...This book provokes thought and elicits questions. It cannot fail to inspire children's interest in world geography, citizenship and different customs and cultures, whether they read it at home or at school.
If the World Were a Village: A Book about the World's People (Second Edition)
by David J. SmithThis picture book helps our children understand the diverse world we are in and guides them to appreciate their counterparts from all walks of life.
If the World Were a Village (2nd Edition)
by David J. Smith Shelagh AmrstrongThe 2nd Edition of the best-selling book which has sold over 400 000 copies in 17 languages - updated with new content and insights about the world's people. First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye-opening book has since become a classic, promoting world-mindedness by imagining the world's population - all 6.8 billion of us - as a village of just 100 people. Now, If the World Were a Village has been newly revised with updated statistics, several new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By exploring the lives of the 100 villagers, children will discover that life in other nations is often very different from their own. If the World Were a Village is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.
If This Bird Had Pockets: A Poem in Your Pocket Day Celebration
by Amy Ludwig VanDerwaterAn ideal gift for children who love animals, this picture book is a celebration of Poem in your Pocket Day and a charmingly illustrated collection of playful poems about 19 different creatures.Fascinating information about the animals (yes, sea otters have pockets!) tucked into short, lively poems and bright, bold artwork make this collection perfect for National Poetry Month—or any day of the year.In honor of Poem in Your Pocket Day, a child imagines the poems animals might carry in their pockets, if they had pockets. What would a hummingbird write? A fox? A sea otter? These poems capture the essences of animals furry, feathery and finny, exploring what makes each unique. Ruby-Throated Hummingbird sings with its wings, Red Fox's poem is a fiery tail flashing in the dark, and Sea Otter&’s poem is its secret pocket. Which poem will capture the heart of the child narrator? A poem about loving animals, of course!
If This Were a Story
by Beth Turley&“An imaginative debut.&” —Booklist&“Hannah&’s growth is organic and well earned.&” —Publishers WeeklyIn the tradition of Crenshaw and The Thing About Jellyfish, ten-year-old Hannah copes with the bullies at school and troubles at home through the power of stories in this sweet and sincere debut.Tenacious. That means strong-willed. My mother calls me that.I wish I felt the same way.If this were a story, I would discover I was a direct descendent of a famous soldier who won countless battles and protected hundreds of people. This resilience running through my veins wouldn&’t be damaged by the notes; it would fight off bullies and prevent my parents from yelling at each other.But this is not a story. This is real life. My life as ten-year-old Hannah Geller, who is the only girl in fifth grade to have little red bumps on her face, is unable to let the sad thoughts escape her mind, and leaves heads-up pennies wherever she can to spread good luck.And who also finds magic in the most unlikely of places.
If Tigers Disappeared (If Animals Disappeared)
by Lily WilliamsWhat would happen if tigers disappeared? Find out in this fifth book in the award-winning If Animals Disappeared series that imagines the consequences of a world without tigers.Deep in the Biligirirangana Hills in India, a fierce creature roams. This landscape is home to animals that are slithery smart hidden and....LOUD like the roar of a tiger.There are nine subspecies of tigers, but three are now extinct. They play a very important role in keeping nature in balance. But, due to expanding human populations, poaching, and more, they’re in danger. What would happen if tigers disappeared completely? Join Lily Williams as she tracks the devastating reality of what our world might look like without tigers.
If We Kiss
by Rachel VailAs discreetly as possible I pressed my right fist against my mouth and stuck my gum to the back of it, just in case this was going to turn into a kissing-type thing. Even in my inexperience, I knew you are not supposed to have gum in your mouth while you kiss. Kevin led me quickly around the side of the building, then stopped. I managed not to crash into him. I tried to look calm, cool, unperturbed. I told myself not to laugh, especially not a snorting kind of laugh. "Wha . . . what did . . . " And then he kissed me. If We Kiss is the story of Charlotte (Charlie to her friends), who finds herself falling for a boy who is off-limits. Her best friend is in love with him, and her mother and his father are dating. Still, Charlie can't help but wonder, what would happen if we kiss?
If We Shadows
by D. E. AtwoodBorn female, all Jordan wants is to slip under the radar and live the last year of high school as a boy. His parents and siblings support him, but he'd rather be recognized for his acting and musical talents than his gender issues. When Shakespeare's Puck gives him three magical potions--true sight, true seeming, and true love--Jordan discovers being true to himself isn't as simple as he thought. Jordan must navigate the confusion of first love, a controversial role in the fall musical, and his transgender identity, while fairy magic creates a net of complications over everything he does. In order to unweave the spells laid over his friends--his supportive older brother, James, his playwright friend, Pepper, and Maria, another transgender student--Jordan needs to understand exactly how far he'll go to reach his goals of finding true love, true sight, and true seeming.
If We Survive
by Andrew KlavanTheycame on a mission of mercy, but now they're in a fight for their lives.High schooler Will Peterson and threefriends journeyed to Central America to help rebuild a school. In a poor,secluded mountain village, they won the hearts of the local people with theirenergy and kindness.But in one sudden moment, everythingwent horribly wrong. A revolution swept the country. Now, guns and terror areeverywhere--and Americans are being targeted as the first to die. Will and his friends have got to getout fast. But streets full of killers . . .hills patrolled by armies . . . anda jungle rife with danger stand between them and the border. Their one hope ofescape lies with a veteran warrior who has lost his faith and may betray themat any moment. Their one dream is to reach freedom and safety and home.If they can just survive.
If We Were Giants
by Dave Matthews Clete Barrett Smith Antonio Javier CaparoKirra, a curious, agile, and outgoing girl, lives in an idyllic community hidden inside a dormant volcano. She and her father are the only two people allowed to venture beyond its walls. Kirra is in training to become a Storyteller like him, and together they travel from village to village spreading fearsome tales designed to keep outsiders away from their secret nest. One day, after hearing rumors of strangers called the "Takers," Kirra leaves the volcano by herself, hoping to discover her own story. But she unknowingly leads the Takers back to her doorstep, and they rob her of everything she has ever held dear. A devastated Kirra is found by a boy named Luwan and adopted into his family, which lives among others high in the trees of a dense forest. Now quiet and withdrawn, Kirra hides her dark past from everyone and never wants to leave the safety of her tree dwelling. Luwan, on the other hand, loves to explore. One day it leads to trouble: He is captured while spying on a group of strangers. The Takers have returned. To save the Tree Folk, Kirra must face her inner demons and summon all her storytelling to weave the most important tale of her life. This compelling novel about overcoming loss, embracing community, and living in harmony with nature is highlighted with a full-color insert of concept artwork, making it perfect for family sharing.
If Wishes Were Horses
by Jean Slaughter DotyIt was a perfect Virginia spring morning, sweet with the smell of new buds and warming earth ... I wished savagely that it was a gray, miserable day, but I had no more control over the weather than I did over what was happening to our farm and the horses. Thirteen-year-old Stephany Reed has grown up on Thunder Rock Farm, where for many years her family has bred and raised Thoroughbred racehorses. And in the last few months, since her father's death, she and her older sister, Camilla, have kept the farm going on their own. Caring for the broodmares and stallions and the newborn foals is hard work but satisfying, and the two girls even begin to hope that they will be able to pay off the debts that threaten Thunder Rock's future. Then, suddenly, disaster strikes, endangering the very lives of the horses they love... Jean Slaughter Doty's engrossing novel offers an insider's view of life on a Virginia horse farm as it tells the story of two girls' struggle to keep their family business alive.