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Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)
by Edward Einhorn&“No question—a large fraction of parents and teachers will be reaching for this&” entertaining math adventure that introduces simplified and reduced fractions with intrigue and humor (Kirkus) When a valuable fraction goes missing, George Cornelius Factor (a.k.a. GCF) vows to track it down. Knowing that the villainous Dr. Brok likes to disguise his ill-gotten fractions, G.C.F. invents a Reducer—half ray gun, half calculator— that strips away the disguise, reducing the fraction to its lowest common denominator and revealing its true form. With the Reducer in hand, George seeks out Dr. Brok in hopes of retrieving the missing fraction. Equal parts action and humor add up to a wholly entertaining introduction to simplifying fractions. David Clark&’s illustrations are packed with humorous details as well as clearly defined fractions and their corresponding reduction equations.
Frank and Tank: Stowaway (I Can Read Level 1)
by Sharon Phillips DenslowCaptain Frank and First Mate Tank are ready for another exciting adventure at sea!Frank (an otter) and Tank (a hippopotamus) are best friends and captain and first mate of the tugboat Stinky Sue. And on their latest voyage, they discover an extra crewmate—a stowaway! Curtis hides aboard the tugboat during his class field trip. Good thing he does, because Frank and Tank need extra help when they are called to rescue a pirate ship. No boat too big, no boat too small, the Stinky Sue will save them all!Frank and Tank: Stowaway is told through simple, declarative sentences with an emphasis on phonics, and colorful (and silly!) illustrations will delight newly emerging readers interested in adventure, the ocean, harbors, and friendship.Frank and Tank: Stowaway is a Level 1 I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and "decode" unfamiliar ones.
The Frazzle Family Finds a Way
by Ann BonwillEvery member of the Frazzle family is disastrously forgetful. Mr. Frazzle forgets his trousers. Wags the dog can't find his bone, and Annie and Ben bring fishing poles and towels to school instead of their homework. Not even Aunt Rosemary with her organizational tips can help. But one day Annie has an idea that combines rhyme, recall, and song into a melodic way to remember in this warmheated tribute to compensating for weaknesses.
Freddy, el meteorrana (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Read Aloud Module 6 #1)
by Janice Dean Russ CoxNIMAC-sourced textbook
Freddy the Frogcaster™ (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 3 #1)
by Janice Dean Russ CoxNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Freddy the Frogcaster loves learning about the weather, and he’s known for having the best predictions in town. But what happens when the town picnic is almost ruined by a storm that catches the local frogcaster by surprise? Freddy has to step in to save the day! Well-known Fox News broadcast meteorologist Janice Dean pens this exciting and hilarious tale about an aspiring weathercaster who can’t keep his eyes off the sky. Children and adults will love the charming frog world Freddy lives in and the fun science lessons he shares. (With an activities section in the back.)
Friday the 13th from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #25)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!Hubie has planned a fantastic party for his birthday. There's only one problem-he didn't know it was Friday the 13th. Now that's bad luck! What if nobody shows up? What if nobody brings presents?
The Friendship Bridge
by Lesli Favor Alexandra Colombo Lori O'DeaA bridge is like a handshake. A boy watches his village build a bridge over the river. Who will they encounter on the other side?
From Cotton to T-shirt (Start to Finish, Second Series)
by Robin NelsonHow does cotton turn into a soft T-shirt? Follow each step in the production cycle--from growing cotton to wearing a comfy shirt--in this fascinating book!
The Galactic Goal (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #4)
by Geronimo StiltonGeronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!The spacemice have received an invitation to participate in the intergalactic soccerix championship. It's a tournament for the most popular sport in space! But Geronimo doesn't even know how to play soccerix, let alone lead a team to victory against aliens with bizarre skills (like flying)! Can the spacemice team prevail?
Gargoyles Gone AWOL (A Sesame Seade Mystery)
by Clementine Beauvais Sarah HorneWhere have all the gargoyles gone? Cambridge's number one supersleuth, Sesame Seade, is back and out to catch a thief! When several ferocious gargoyles go missing from the Cambridge university rooftops, Sesame is soon looking for clues at dangerous and dizzying heights. But there's plenty for her to investigate at ground level too, as a spooky set of footprints, a midnight tsunami of scurrying mice, and a bout of strange behavior from Sesame's cat, Peter Mortimer, all point to even more nefarious activity around town. Can Sesame sort it all out before more gargoyles go AWOL? In this riotous follow-up to Sleuth on Skates, the whole gang -- including Mr. Halitosis -- is back as Sesame pits her wits against a truly devious burglar and a second troublemaker who's been up to no good--right under Sesame's nose!
Geronimo Stilton #52: Mouse in Space! (Geronimo Stilton #52)
by Geronimo Stilton Kathryn MckeonEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. New Mouse City was in danger! An evil professor was threatening us all with his terrible inventions. The authorities called upon me, Geronimo Stilton, to thwart his plans by traveling on a top secret mission--to outer space! I was totally unprepared to go. But moldy mozzarella, my trip was out of this world!
Geronimo Stilton #53: Rumble in the Jungle (Geronimo Stilton #53)
by Geronimo StiltonEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was off to the wildest part of Brazil -- the Amazon jungle! I ended up on a hunt for an rare crystal treasure, which was stolen from a native tribe in the heart of the forest. I'd encounter alligators, snakes, piranhas, and other dangers on my way. Holey cheese! What an adventure!
Geronimo Stilton #54: Get Into Gear, Stilton! (Geronimo Stilton #54)
by Geronimo StiltonEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was selected by the mayor to give a special driving demonstration, but my drivers' license had expired! I had only a week to relearn everything to pass the test for a new one. Little did I know that my lessons would introduce me to a talking robot car! It was up to us to stop a thief and make the roads safer for everyone.
Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #1: The Stone of Fire (Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #1)
by Geronimo StiltonThis NEW Geronimo Stilton series spin-off is set in the Stone Age! Who is Geronimo Stiltonoot? He is a cavemouse -- Geronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor. He runs the stone newspaper in the prehistoric village of Old Mouse City. From dealing with dinosaurs to dodging meteorites, his life in the Stone Age is full of adventure! THE STONE OF FIRE Old Mouse City is in an uproar. The most precious artifact in the mouseum -- the Stone of Fire -- has been stolen! Geronimo Stiltonoot and his cavemouse friend Hercule Poirat are on the case. It's up to them to retrieve the stone from the ferocious Tiger Khan and his band of fearsome felines!
Geronimo Stilton Classic Tales: A Christmas Carol (Geronimo Stilton Classic Tales)
by Geronimo StiltonEbenezer Scrooge is a cranky old mouse who is only concerned with his business and making money. Scrooge things Christmas is just a waste of time. But on the night of Christmas Eve three ghosts visit him, taking him on a journey through his past, present, and future. His experience could change him forever and teach him the true meaning of Christmas!
Getting Around the Wild West
by Lesli Favor Chris Rallis Lori O'DeaBefore cars, how did people get around? Read this book to learn about horses, wagons, steamboats, and trains!
The Ghastly Dandies Do the Classics
by Ben GibsonThey're dapper. They're monstrous. They're erudite. They're the Ghastly Dandies, a breed of beast that happen to be as well-versed in classics as they are well-dressed in knickers and neckties!These ghastlies are guaranteed to delight readers of all ages with their clever renditions of Moby Dick, Hamlet, The Odyssey, Pride and Prejudice, Sherlock Holmes, and more.These classic, illustrated tales told by monsters are sure to make your own little "ghastly" giggle. It's the kind of book you'll want to read to your kids, read again with your friends, and show off on your coffee table when you're done.Don't miss the first compendium of adult classics ever to be told by monsters!
Ghost Detectors Volume 1
by Dotti Enderle Howard McwilliamMalcom and Dandy are best friends. But these two boys aren't your average ten-year-olds. When the boys get their hands on an Ecto-Handheld-Automatic-Heat-Sensitive-Laser-Enhanced Specter Detector, their adventures as Ghost Detectors begin. In this first volume of three stories, Malcom and Dandy thwart a practical-joking poltergeist, rid the Miller house of a ghost, and get to the bottom of some unusual paranormal activity in their elementary school. It may sound strange, but it's just the everyday work of a Ghost Detector! Readers love the humorous detective adventures and learn a number of ghost-detecting tips!
The Ghost of Craven Cove (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #92)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy, George, and Bess are on vacation in Maine when they stumble on a bizarre mystery--has their friend's father been killed, or is he really the victim of a cover-up?
A Gift for Sophie
by Gilles VigneaultWinner of:Parents' Choice Recommended Award In this touching, poetic story set by the seaside, Old Man Tom teaches Sophie and Emilio the importance of seeing the world through their hearts. Presenting children with profound messages about friendship and gifts as well as old age and continuity, the book and accompanying CD offers a heartwarming perspective for the whole family. In addition to a production of the narrated story, the CD includes nine songs ranging from "A Friend That I Like" and "It's in the Nature of Things" to "I Have a Nest Full" and "The Old Man's House."
Gifts of the Heart
by Patricia PolaccoBeloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco’s holiday story is a wonderful ode to the magic of family, Christmas, and giving the right kind of gifts—gifts filled with love. Richie and Trisha want to buy Christmas gifts for their family, but they don't have enough money. Enter Kay Lamity, a new housekeeper . . . but is that all she is? She comes into their lives like a whirlwind, brimming with positive energy and a can-do attitude. Kay not only straightens them out when it comes to whether or not Santa Claus is real, she teaches them something about gifts: the just-good-enough kind that come from the pocketbook and the unforgettable kind that come from the heart. Because of Kay, Trisha and Richie—and the family—have a Christmas morning they will never forget.Celebrating the joy of homemade gifts, Patricia Polacco introduces readers to a new character who is truly a force of nature in this story reminiscent of Christmas Tapestry and An Orange for Frankie. This is a magical Christmas story the author swears is true, right down to the sleigh tracks on the farmhouse roof!
The Gigantic Bell (Rigby PM Collection Ruby (Levels 27-28), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q)
by Annette SmithLong, long ago, in an old city in China, there lived a wise man named Lu Ban. He was known far and wide for the magnificent houses and bridges that he had built. He was a master craftsman. Although he was famous, Lu Ban never believed that he was too important or too busy to listen to other people. And he always shared his own ideas with them. Long after he died, Chinese craftsmen remembered the great work of Lu Ban. They wanted to be as wise as he had been. This is a story about some craftsmen who made a gigantic bell. Individual Student Edition Gold (levels 21-22)
The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck (The Gingerbread Man Is Loose #2)
by Laura MurrayA visit to a fire house is always fun, but it's even more exciting when the Gingerbread Man comes along!Guess who gets to go along on a field trip to the firehouse? The Gingerbread Man! But when he falls out of his classmate's pocket, Spot the Dalmatian comes sniffing around. Luckily, this Gingerbread Man is one smart cookie, and he races into the fire truck, up the pole, and all through the station, staying one step ahead of the hungry dog the whole time. Then an emergency call comes in and the Gingerbread Man knows just what to do:&“I&’ll ride to the rescue, as fast as I can.I want to help, too! I&’m the Gingerbread Man!&”With snappy rhymes and fresh illustrations, the Gingerbread Man makes a sweet return in his second school adventure.
The Girl from the Tar Paper School: Barbara Rose Johns and the Advent of the Civil Rights Movement
by Teri KanefieldBefore the Little Rock Nine, before Rosa Parks, before Martin Luther King Jr. and his March on Washington, there was Barbara Rose Johns, a teenager who used nonviolent civil disobedience to draw attention to her cause. In 1951, witnessing the unfair conditions in her racially segregated high school, Barbara Johns led a walkout—the first public protest of its kind demanding racial equality in the U.S.—jumpstarting the American civil rights movement. Ridiculed by the white superintendent and school board, local newspapers, and others, and even after a cross was burned on the school grounds, Barbara and her classmates held firm and did not give up. Her school’s case went all the way to the Supreme Court and helped end segregation as part of Brown v. Board of Education. Barbara Johns grew up to become a librarian in the Philadelphia school system. The Girl from the Tar Paper School mixes biography with social history and is illustrated with family photos, images of the school and town, and archival documents from classmates and local and national news media. The book includes a civil rights timeline, bibliography, and index.