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Rocks Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough
by Natalie M. RosinskyThe rocks you see everyday can be grouped into different types, like igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and you can even find fossils in some types of rocks.
Roller Coaster
by Marla FrazeeClickity, clackity. Clickity, clackity. The roller coaster car is going up, up, up to the highest spot. And one of the people in the car has never ridden on a roller coaster before...ever.--From book jacket
Romeo and Juliet: No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English (No Fear Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare SparkNotesThis No Fear Shakespeare ebook gives you the complete text of Romeo and Juliet and an easy-to-understand translation. Each No Fear Shakespeare contains The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday language A complete list of characters with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary
Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Ruby BridgesThe extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to integrate a New Orleans school -- now with simple text for young readers!In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school, changing history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who became the first Black person to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans.With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and celebrates the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.
School Year Jitters (The Jitters Series)
by Julie DannebergIn this epistolary follow-up to the best-selling First Day Jitters and Last Day Blues, Mrs. Hartwell receives letters over the course of one school year from just about everyone.As every first-year teacher knows, a classroom full of second graders can be alarmingly unpredictable.The letters the children write to Mrs. Hartwell are sympathetic ("I figured you might be a little scared, just like me"); informative ("…most kids don't eat cauliflower"); encouraging ("Yesterday was THE BEST!"); and apologetic ("I'm sorry about throwing up all over your shoes"). Even a local firefighter writes to Sarah Jane.Fun, funny, and heart-warming, Danneberg&’s The Jitters series is sure to delight both teachers and children as they follow Mrs. Hartwell and her class through the year. With School Year Jitters, classes will be inspired to write letters to their own teachers about their favorite, or wildest, days of the year.
Scott Foresman Social Studies: All Together (Texas Edition)
by Candy Dawson Boyd Geneva Gay Rita Geiger James B. KrachtGeography is the study of Earth. This study sometimes looks at the earth in five different ways. These ways are called the five themes of geography. Each theme is another way of thinking about a place.
Singapore Children's Favorite Stories
by L. K. Tay-Audouard Diane TaylorThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary and oral culture.<P><P>Singapore Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories that provide an insight into the traditional culture and history of Singapore. Retold by Diane Taylor for an international audience, the whimsical watercolor illustrations by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard offer insight into Singapore's multicultural past and present, as well as its colonial roots. The famous story of the tiger under the billiard table at the Raffles Hotel is retold, as is the myth of how the name "Singapore" (Lion City) came about. Magical princesses, mermaids, tigers, pirates and buffalos compete for every child's attention.Singapore Children's Stories include: Queen of the Forest Vanished! The Pirates of Riau The Magical Princess The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Korean Children's Favorite Stories.
Skippyjon Jones
by Judy SchachnerMy name is Skippito Friskito. I fear not a single bandito. My manners are mellow, I'm sweet like the Jell-O, I get the job done, yes indeed-o. Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no ... . He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-beeto to save the day. And along the way, he'll be sure to steal young reader's hearts, yes indeed-o!
Skippyjon Jones (Skippyjon Jones)
by Judy SchachnerHere is the book that launched a thousand chimichangoes – the first in the best-selling series about the rambunctious Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese kitty boy with the overactive imagination. He would rather be El Skippito, the great sword fighter, who can do anything. Like saving a roving band of Mexican Chihuahuas from a humongous bumblebeeto that is tormenting them. Join Skippyjon Jones on his first great adventure. He&’s fearless, he&’s fun, he gets the job done – yes, indeed-o.
Sleep Tight, Little Mouse
by Mary MorganAs a little mouse tosses and turns in his bed of dried grasses, he imagines that other animals must surely have better sleeping arrangements. A bird's nest, a kangaroo's pouch, a polar bear's den-they all sound so cozy . . . at first. But a patient mother mouse helps her little one see why home is best for him.This mother and child's loving banter suggests a game that parents and toddlers will quickly add to their own bedtime routines-ensuring sweet dreams for all.
Slow Down, Sara! (Science Solves It!)
by Laura DriscollSolve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Sara does everything fast - too fast. She builds a soapbox derby racer in one day and it falls apart. Then Sara discovers friction and not only wins the derby but has to slow down to do it! Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level Two; Science topic: Friction)
Smiley Shark (Ocean Adventures)
by Ruth GallowaySmiley Shark loves to smile, but everyone is afraid of his big, toothy grin! Catfish, Sea Star, and Octopus all swim away as fast as they can. When all the friends are caught in a net, they need Smiley Shark's help. Can a big smile save the day?
Snarf Attack, Underfoodle, and the Secret of Life: The Riot Brothers Tell All (The Riot Brothers)
by Mary Amato Ethan LongMove 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.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Little Golden Book)
by RH DisneyNew and old fans will love this full-color Pictureback retelling of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs—the story of a beautiful maiden, a jealous queen, seven adorable dwarfs, and, of course, one handsome prince!
Snuggle Puppy!: A Love Song
by Sandra BoyntonA great big hug in book form, Snuggle Puppy is a year-round valentine from parent to child. It is bright, chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's even opened. Best of all, it's packed, of course, with pure Boynton: her inimitable language, her inimitable illustrations, her inimitable sense of fun. OOO, Snuggle Puppy of mine! Everything about you is especially fine. I love what you are. I love what you do. Fuzzy little Snuggle Puppy, I love you. Featuring a sweet and cuddly doggie cast and rhyming verse, Snuggle Puppy is the perfect bedtime book to read last, because of an ending that kids will want again and again: I started with OOO. Now we'll end like this: [BIG SMOOCH!]
Social Studies Alive!: My School and Family
by Bert Bower Jim LobdellA grade 1 book that takes the children through social studies in a simple, clear and understandable language. It briefly covers the following topics; How Do We Get Along in School? Why Is It Important to Learn from Each Other? Why Do Schools Have Rules? Who Helps Us at School? How Are We Good Helpers at School? What Is a Map? What Was School Like Long Ago? What Groups Do We Belong To? How Are Families Special? What Do Families Need and Want? How Do Family Members Care for Each Other? How Do Families Change? What Are Family Traditions? What Do Good Neighbors Do?
Solids and Liquids
by Lawrence Hall of ScienceIntegrate reading and language arts in the context of science with original student books developed specifically to complement FOSS modules. Students extend and reinforce their classroom discoveries and vocabulary after their hands-on explorations of life, earth, and physical science concepts. Large, colorful photographs and appropriate text enhance the science learning experience.
South America
by Cheryl StriveildiA very brief introduction to the geography and various regions of South America.
South America
by Cheryl StriveildiA very brief introduction to the geography and various regions of South America.
Spinning Spiders
by Melvin Berger S. D. SchindlerFind out all about the many kinds of webs spiders spin in this level 2 Let′s Read and Find Out. How do spiders spin such large webs? Spiders produce a unique silk that can stretch from wall to wall, or between the legs of a chair. In this book, featuring remarkably realistic artwork by S. D. Schindler, you will learn about the silk spiders produce, the webs they spin, and the prey they capture. You will even learn how to make a web of your own! Ages 5-9
Stone Soup
by Jon J MuthAward-winning artist Jon J Muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. Set in China in Muth's hauntingly beautiful watercolors.Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until-- together, they have made a feast fit for a king! In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, Muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his own fresh twist.
Suki's Kimono (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 1 #3)
by Chieri Uegaki Stéphane JorischNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Suki's favorite possession is her blue cotton kimono. A gift from her obachan, it holds special memories of her grandmother's visit last summer. And Suki is going to wear it on her first day back to school --- no matter what anyone says. <P><P>When it's Suki's turn to share with her classmates what she did during the summer, she tells them about the street festival she attended with her obachan and the circle dance that they took part in. In fact, she gets so carried away reminiscing that she's soon humming the music and dancing away, much to the delight of her entire class! <P><P>Filled with gentle enthusiasm and a touch of whimsy, Suki's Kimono is the joyful story of a little girl whose spirit leads her to march --- and dance --- to her own drumbeat. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 690L
Surprise for a Princess (Step into Reading)
by Jennifer Liberts Weinberg RH DisneyIt’s Princess Aurora’s birthday, and the good fairies want to prepare a surprise for her without using any magic. Young readers will enjoy the fun and mayhem that ensues in this Step 2 reader based upon the Disney classic, Sleeping Beauty.