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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson: Instructional Guides For Literature (The\world Around Us Series)
by Bette Bao LordA timeless classic that will enchant readers who love Jennifer L. Holm and Thanhhà Lại, about an immigrant girl inspired by the sport she loves to find her own home team—and to break down any barriers that stand in her way. Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle happens: baseball! It's 1947, and Jackie Robinson, star of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is a superstar. Suddenly Shirley is playing stickball with her class and following Jackie as he leads the Brooklyn Dodgers to victory after victory.With her hero smashing assumptions and records on the ball field, Shirley begins to feel that America is truly the land of opportunity—and perhaps has also become her real home.
Little Lek Longtail Learns to Sleep
by Bette Killion&“I can&’t sleep, mommy, I&’m scared.&” Human moms and dads have heard it many times before, and so too, it turns out, has Little Lek&’s mother. Her little Thai Argus pheasant was so gentle, kind, and handsome with his exceptionally long and brightly colored tail. But he had just one problem: he couldn&’t get to sleep. Then one day something changed, and Little Lek discovered a strength that lay hidden within, something that gave him the peace of mind to sleep soundly through the night. Find out the secret of how Little Lek learned to trust in himself! Readers will delight in Beatriz Vidal&’s vivid and expressive art. An appendix of fascinating facts about the Thai Argus pheasant makes this book an educational experience as well.
Princess Rosie's Rainbows
by Bette KillionWhat is it that makes you happy? For little Princess Rosie, it was rainbows. Being a Princess, she could have anything she wanted. Toys, games, books. But she didn&’t want any of those things. Possessions didn&’t matter to her. Only rainbows could make her smile. "I wish I could have a rainbow all the time," Princess Rosie often sighed. Her parents, the King and Queen, tried everything they could think of to give Princess Rosie a rainbow, but with no success. Would the young Princess ever be happy? Maybe Becca, the wise old woman from the farthest village, could hold the secret to making Rosie smile? Princess Rosie&’s Rainbows is a stunningly illustrated new fairytale that offers young readers the precious lesson that true happiness doesn&’t come from outward possessions, but from deep within us.
The Tale of the Mandarin Duck: A Modern Fable
by Bette MidlerNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Inspired by the real-life rainbow-colored Mandarin Duck who appeared in New York&’s Central Park in 2018, this modern fable by Bette Midler celebrates the connections people make with each other and the world around them. How do you get people to appreciate what is right in front of them? In The Tale of the Mandarin Duck, it takes a mysterious, beautiful duck and a clear-eyed kid to point out the obvious! Bette Midler&’s distinctive voice joins striking photos of the real duck by Michiko Kakutani and charming black-and-white drawings by Joana Avillez. This book will have readers of all ages coming back to visit the fantastical interpretation of New York City and its odd ducks—both feathered and human. An afterword by Ms. Kakutani adds details to the facts behind this one-of-a-kind story of the Mandarin Duck.
The Three Tates
by Betty Edwards Rebecca Grudzina Lori O'DeaHow much fun can you have in one day? The Tate girls love school three times more than most kids. Read to find out why.
Humphrey's Big Birthday Bash
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisHumphrey gets his first birthday party ever from the kids in Room 26.Kirk invites the class to his super-fun backwards birthday bash, where everything is backwards, including clothes! The kids in Room 26 have a great time, but they are sad when they realize that Humphrey, Og, and Ms. Brisbane aren't on the birthday calendar. Everyone starts whispering and Humphrey can only make out a few words, but he thinks he knows what they're planning--a birthday celebration for Ms. Brisbane! But when Friday comes around, Humphrey learns he was all wrong--the surprise party is for Humphrey and Og instead! With sweet illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are hamster-iffic for emerging readers.
Humphrey's Mixed-Up Magic Trick
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisHumphrey might be the first classroom hamster ever to be part of a magic act! The kids in Room 26 are talking about jobs they want to have when they grow up. Golden-Miranda wants to be a magician and, even more exciting, she wants Humphrey to be her assistant when she shows the class some tricks. But when one of her tricks is in trouble, can Humphrey's quick thinking (and scampering) fix it in time? With sweet illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are hamster-iffic for emerging readers.
Humphrey's Pet Show Panic
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisHumphrey is the favorite pet in Room 26, but will he also be a favorite at the pet show?When A.J. brings Humphrey to the town pet show, he's sure Humphrey will win a prize. But Humphrey isn't convinced. There are all kinds of animals in the show--from dogs and cats to parrots and even something called a bearded dragon! Humphrey tries to impress the judges with some tricks, but when a dog noses a little too close to him, Og the Frog saves the day with the most impressive trick of all. And Humphrey realizes that a great friend is the best prize ever.
Humphrey's Treasure Hunt Trouble
by Betty G. Birney Priscilla BurrisHumphrey might be the only one who can solve the mystery of the missing treasure hunt prize! Garth has a surprise for his friends when they get to his party—a treasure hunt! Riddles are hidden all around his backyard and he put the prize in the best hiding spot of all—Humphrey’s cage. Only Humphrey knows something Garth doesn’t: someone stole the prize! Humphrey doesn’t know who took it, but he is good at solving mysteries. Can he put the clues together and save the treasure hunt? With sweet illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey’s Tiny Tales are hamster-iffic for emerging readers.
Your Hands (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Kindergarten)
by Betty LichtenNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tokyo Friends
by Betty ReynoldsThis multicultural children's book is a a kid-friendly introduction to Japanese culture!Katie is a young American girl living in present-day Tokyo. One day, as she walks her dog, she meets Keiko, a young Japanese girl, and her brother Kenji. <P><P>Join Katie, Keiko and Kenji as they explore the city and its surroundings as they learn about cultural diversity and the customs of their respective countries. Whether eating soba (buckwheat noodles) or spaghetti, studying kana (the alphabet), or dancing at the O-bon festival, the friends discover just how much their two cultures differ--and how much they are alike.Vibrantly illustrated by the author, Tokyo Friends is a wonderful Japanese children's book that introduces young readers to Japanese traditions and customs and also serves well as a valuable beginner's guide to the Japanese language.
Penguin Chick
by Helen K. Davie Betty TathamAn emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive?
A Salmon for Simon
by Betty WatertonSimon has always longed to catch a salmon. But when his luck suddenly changes and an eagle accidentally drops one into a tidal pool, Simon is torn between sympathy for the fish and the desire to catch something of his own. The enhanced epub version, in celebration of Groundwood's 35th anniversary, includes a read-aloud feature of the story narrated by Graham Greene.All summer long, Simon, a young First Nations boy, has been desperate to catch a salmon. He goes fishing every day, but has no luck. Then one day a high-flying eagle drops a salmon into a clam hole right before his eyes, and Simon must decide whether to take it home or let it go.This simple story, with its evocative watercolor paintings of the Northwest Coast, was an environmental fable before its time when it was first published in 1978. But its true power rests in the magical combination of text and pictures, which have made it a best-selling classic.
The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map To Freedom
by Bettye Stroud Erin Susanne BennettNow that Hannah's papa has decided to make the run for freedom, her patchwork quilt is not just a precious memento of Mama -- it's a series of hidden clues that will guide them along the Underground Railroad to Canada. A fictionalized account of a fascinating oral history, THE PATCHWORK PATH tells the story of a two of the thousands who escaped a life of slavery and made the dangerous journey to freedom -- a story of courage, determination, and hope.
Me and the Sky: Captain Beverley Bass, Pioneering Pilot
by Beverley Bass Cynthia WilliamsThe groundbreaking female pilot featured in the hit Broadway musical Come from Away tells her story in this high-flying and inspiring picture-book autobiography!When Beverley Bass was a young girl in the late 1950s, she told her parents she wanted to fly planes--and they told her that girls couldn't be pilots. Still, they encouraged her, and brought her to a nearby airport to watch the planes take off and land.After decades of refusing to take no for an answer, in 1986 Beverley became the first female pilot promoted to captain by American Airlines and led the first all-female crewed flight shortly thereafter. Her revolutionary career became even more newsworthy when she was forced to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, due to US airspace closures. After several days there, she flew her crew and passengers safely home.Beverley's incredible life is now immortalized in the hit Broadway musical Come from Away. Here, discover how she went from an ambitious young girl gazing up at the sky to a groundbreaking pilot smiling down from the cockpit."Inspiring and up, up, and away all the way."--Kirkus"An inspiring biography about one woman's determination to forge a new path."--Booklist
Baby Hippo (Into Reading, Level D #61)
by Beverley Randell Elizabeth Russell-ArnotNIMAC-sourced textbook
Bebé hipopótamo (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level D #61)
by Beverley Randell Elizabeth Russell-ArnotNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Cuando Bebé hipopótamo se despierta, sale a pasear. Descubre por qué es mejor que se quede en el río con su mamá.
Ben busca el tesoro (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level D #62)
by Beverley Randell Nathalie OrtegaNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> ¿Te gusta buscar tesoros? La mamá de Ben planeó una búsqueda de tesoro para él. ¿Qué encontrará Ben al final del cuento?
Ben's Treasure Hunt (Into Reading, Level D #62)
by Beverley Randell Nathalie OrtegaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Cangrejo Ermitaño (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level E #82)
by Beverley Randell Julian BruèreNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Los cangrejos ermitaños deben buscar una nueva casa cuando crecen. Si no la encuentran, ¡un pez grande se los puede comer!
Father Bear Goes Fishing (Into Reading, Level D #64)
by Beverley Randell Isabel LoweNIMAC-sourced textbook
Los búhos bebé (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level C #59)
by Beverley Randell Elizabeth Russell-AmotNIMAC-sourced textbook
Papá Oso va de pesca (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level D #64)
by Beverley Randell Isabel LowePapá Oso pesca en el río. ¿Llevará pescado para la cena? NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Baby Owls (Into Reading, Level D #59)
by Beverley Randell Elizabeth Russell-ArnotNIMAC-sourced textbook