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Second Sight (Mindwarp)
by Chris ArcherIn the fourth book of this middle grade sci-fi series, an alien encounter gives a teen with psychic powers a dangerous premonition. Elena Vargas has lived in Metier, Wisconsin, her whole life. But that doesn&’t mean she actually believes all the rumors about UFO sightings in her small town. That is until one night when she sees a glowing ship in the sky and a man who could be the father that walked out when she was just a child. Now Elena is having visions of the future. Small things at first, like weather predictions or pop quizzes. Soon everyone at Metier Junior High thinks Elena is the coolest, but Elena isn&’t feeling so hot when the aliens return, and this time they want something from her . . .
Second-grade Star
by Nancy Alberts[from the back cover] "No more boring old Kelly? Kelly has been waiting for the Spring Concert for weeks. This year it's going to be really special--some of the second graders will have a chance to be stars! That's when Kelly decides that, more than anything, she wants to be selected for a special part. But, no matter how hard she tries to impress her teacher, she isn't chosen. Now what? Well, Kelly soon realizes that sometimes being a star isn't all it's cracked up to be. And that she has her own way of shining just as brightly."
Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown (A Is for Amber #5)
by Paula DanzigerAmber Brown thinks that second grae rules! But when her teacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow. She desperately wants the desk fairy, Deskarina, to visit her desk and leave a reward. A messy desk never bothered Amber before, but now that a treat is involved, it does...Following closely on the events in Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, kids and teachers will applaud this hilarious take on a universal classroom issue.
Second Grade, Here I Come! (Here I Come!)
by D.J. SteinbergGo back to school for second grade—and get ready to go with these fun and silly poems!D. J. Steinberg's heartfelt, relatable, and silly poems bring to life the highlights of second grade—reading those big-kid books, trying out for the school play, and even dance breaks to wiggle "arms and legs and kaboodles. . . like a big bunch of second-grade noodles!" Covering an entire school year of holidays, memorable moments, and important life lessons, this is perfect for soon-to-be second graders!
Sebi y La Tierra Del Chachacha
by Roselyn Sanchez Eric WinterEs el carnaval Latino y Sebi está entusiasmada. Le gustan los trajes llenos de color, la alegre música, pero, sobre todo, le encantan los bailes. Su mamá le dice que todavía es muy pequeña para tomar clases de baile. Sin embargo, cuando una hermosa cotorra aparece volando y invita a Sebi y a su amigo Keeke a que la sigan, los conduce, viviendo una emocionante aventura, a una tierra encantada, ¡donde los bailes y la diversión recién han comenzado! ¡Ideal para los niños que aman el baile!
Sebi and the Land of Cha Cha Cha
by Roselyn Sanchez Eric WinterFrom Devious Maids star Roselyn Sanchez and Witches of East End star Eric Winter comes a story about the joys of dance! It is El Carnaval Latino and Sebi is really excited. She loves the colorful clothes, the lively music but most of all she loves the dance. Her mother says she is a bit too young to take dance lessons. But when a beautiful Cotorra bird flies by and invites her and her friend, Keeke to follow, they are led on an exciting adventure to an enchanted land where the dancing fun has just begun! Perfect for young children who love to dance!
Seb and the Sun
by Jami GigotNominee, Ezra Jack Keats Award Seb is determined to find some light for his sleepy coastal town. It is so far north, the sun does not shine in winter and the days are cold, dreary, and dark as night. So Seb embarks on a mission to find the sun. Along with his friend Walrus, he makes a plan, collects supplies, and rows far out to sea. Will Seb be able to find the sun and bring its light and warmth back to his town?
Seb and the Sun
by Jami Gigot*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookNominee, Ezra Jack Keats Award Seb is determined to find some light for his sleepy coastal town. It is so far north, the sun does not shine in winter and the days are cold, dreary, and dark as night. So Seb embarks on a mission to find the sun. Along with his friend Walrus, he makes a plan, collects supplies, and rows far out to sea. Will Seb be able to find the sun and bring its light and warmth back to his town?
A Seat on the Bus
by Kathy FurgangThis book is about how Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott helped change segregation laws.
A Seat at the Table: The Nancy Pelosi Story
by Elisa BoxerThis inspiring picture-book biography about Nancy Pelosi shows her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to her marble-ceiling-shattering four terms as Speaker of the House, including the historic events of January 6th, 2021. Nancy Pelosi grew up watching her father, the mayor of Baltimore, welcome in people of all different backgrounds to sit at their table and make their voices heard. Nancy's mother always stood beside him, working behind the scenes to help her husband and the people he served. When Nancy grew up, she continued working behind the scenes in politics until a friend asked her to run for Congress herself--jump-starting a 33 year career as a political representative and taking her higher than she could have once imagined.Young girls, especially, will be inspired by Nancy's journey and her commitment to using her voice to help others and to make sure women are heard in government. The backmatter also includes an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself.
A Season of Flowers (Tilbury House Nature Book #0)
by Michael GarlandMichael Garland (Daddy Played the Blues) displays his impressive illustration range with the stylized, country-quilt, digital collage illustrations of A Season of Flowers. Snowdrops and crocuses yield to tulips and hyacinths, then dogwood blossoms, iris, lupine, daisies, morning glories, daylilies, geraniums, peonies, sunflowers, roses, and chrysanthemums as spring passes to summer, then autumn. At last the garden slumbers into winter under a blanket of snow, preparing next year’s procession of blooms. Like actors crossing a stage, flowers narrate the passing seasons in the first person, each one briefly proclaiming its unique and vital role in the natural world. Backmatter descriptions complete this child’s introduction to a garden year, in which the passage of time is vividly realized. Fountas & Pinnell Level L
Seaside Stroll
by Charles TrevinoGo on a snowy, sandy shore walk in a story where every single word starts with the letter S!Explore the beach in winter in this story told through clever language. During a sunset beach saunter, a girl stumbles and drops her doll into a tidal pool. Soaked! Celebrating the natural silence of an off-season location, the surf and sand are brought to life through this engaging story.
Seaside Mystery #9
by Angela Swan Sue BentleyMaisie and her parents have moved to a seaside home, and she's worried she's going to be lonely. But her new life becomes a real splash when she rescues frightened brown tabby kitten Flame and the two become instant friends!
A Seaside Alphabet (ABC Our Country)
by Donna GrassbyWhether it’s a treasure hunt on Jewell Island, Maine, a sunny afternoon on the rocks at Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, or a dip in the ocean on Prince Edward Island, life by the sea is fun. This gloriously illustrated picture book is a celebration of all things coastal: humpback whales, teeming wildlife, and most of all, people who make their homes by the ocean. Seaside life is shown in twenty-six magnificent illustrations. The alliterative text and the detailed notes at the back make the book as informative as it is beautiful. For those lucky enough to have visited the coast, as well as those who only dream of the sea, this book is a feast for the eyes and for the spirit.
Seashore: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities (Nature Explorers)
by DKWhat shapes the shore? What causes tides? Packed with facts and activities, this book has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of shells, fish, and birds for kids who are curious about nature.With amazing facts about fun topics like shell shapes and rock pools, Seashore lets kids have fun and be innovative as they learn through simple activities like making and testing a paper boat, and recording and drawing the sea creatures they find on the shore.With its natural look and feel and its practical approach to learning, Seashore is sure to make waves in the lives of little explorers.Series Overview: DK's revised Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children ages 6 to 8. From birds to weather to the seashore and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorer series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.
Seashells: More Than a Home
by Melissa StewartProlific, award-winning nonfiction author Melissa Stewart reveals the surprising ways seashells provide more than shelter to the mollusks that inhabit them.Young naturalists discover thirteen seashells in this elegant introduction to the remarkable versatility of shells. Dual-layered text highlights how shells provide more than a protective home in this expository nonfiction exploration. The informative secondary text underscores characteristics specific to each shell. Elegant watercolor illustrations create a scrapbook feel, depicting children from around the world observing and sketching seashells across shores.
Seas the Day! (The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse #8)
by Cora ReefSimon gives his friend a proper send-off before she moves away in this eighth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.Simon&’s friend DeeDee is moving away! He&’s really going to miss her and decides to show her the best last day ever before she leaves Coral Grove. He comes up with lots of fun activities like bubble jumping, and he even arranges a special concert. But when the big day arrives, things don&’t go as planned. What if DeeDee&’s last day turns out to be a total disaster? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Search for the Shamir (Scarlett and Sam)
by Eric A. KimmelA close encounter with Grandma Mina's time-traveling carpet sends Scarlett and Sam to ancient Jerusalem, where some very important people need their help. The twins meet the prophet Nathan, the warrior Benayahu ben Yehoiada, and even King Solomon himself, the wisest ruler of all time. But Solomon has a big problem that even his wisdom can't solve. God wants him to build the Temple, but it can't be done without the mythical insect called the shamir. It's up to the twins to find the shamir—even if that means facing off against the king of the demons.
Search for the Lightning Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #7)
by Tracey WestWill the Dragon Masters find the Lightning Dragon? Or will an evil wizard find him first?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #7, the Dragon Masters have to track down the Lightning Dragon! But first, they need to find his Dragon Master -- a boy named Carlos. The Lightning Dragon shoots dangerous sparks of energy! Will Carlos be able to connect with his wild dragon? Or does a darker master have plans for the Lightning Dragon?
Search For The Lightning Dragon (Dragon Masters #7)
by Tracey West Damien JonesPick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In book #7, the Dragon Masters have to track down the Lightning Dragon! But first, they need to find his Dragon Master -- a boy named Carlos. The Lightning Dragon shoots dangerous sparks of energy! Will Carlos be able to connect with his wild dragon? Or does a darker master have plans for the Lightning Dragon?
Seals Are Jerks!
by Jared ChapmanIn a hilarious story for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates, a young girl is determined to find out the truth about her favorite animals -- and find out once and for all, are seals really jerks and do they really eat penguins?!Seals are Lorelei’s favorite animal: they're so cute and cuddly and best buddies with penguins. Well... that’s what she thought before learning the ugly truth -- some seals EAT penguins! She doesn’t want to believe it at first, but she drags Penguin, the classroom guest, and seal whistleblower, to Antarctica to prove Penguin wrong and confront Seal face-to-face. And Seal finally reveals the truth.Beloved creator of bestseller Vegetables in Underwear, Jared Chapman explores the ultimate question: Can seals be Lorelei's favorite animal even if they eat penguins? This laugh-out-loud story, brimming with honesty and charm, is perfect for today's young readers. Seals Are Jerks! is the launch of an exciting new series, in the spirit of We Don't Eat Our Classmates, Children Make Terrible Pets, and I Want My Hat Back.
Sealed with a Kiss (Step into Reading)
by Melissa LagonegroJoin Ariel and friends in this fun Step 2 Early Reader! Ariel loves playing hide-and-seek with her little seal friend. But when the princess can&’t find him anywhere she begins to worry. After a long search through the ocean, Ariel finally finds him. The happy princess gives the seal a huge hug—and seals it with a kiss! This sweet Step 2 book features the Little Mermaid in her very first Step into Reading.
Seagulls Soar
by April Pulley SayreAward-winning author April Pulley Sayre explores everyone's favorite impertinent birds--seagulls--examining their intelligence, behavior, and surprisingly widespread habitat in this STEAM nonfiction picture book.Did you know that seagulls sometimes live far from the sea--near a lake or farm, or even in a desert? Or that they are omnivores, eating everything from fish and clams, to grasshoppers and mice, and even to blueberries? Or that they dance? These birds are full of surprises! Join April Pulley Sayre as she poetically describes the curious behaviors and wide-ranging habitats of one of the most graceful birds to soar in the sky.
Seagull Sid: and the Naughty Things His Seagulls Did!
by Dawn McMillanSeagull Sid and his fine feathered mates are sick of looking at all the rubbish that people leave behind at the shore. But how can the seagulls reclaim their beach from the trashy humans? No worries, Sid has a mischievously messy plan of attack — watch out below!Rollicking rhymes and delightful drawings highlight this tale by the bestselling team of storyteller Dawn McMillan and illustrator Ross Kinnaird, the cheeky creators of I Need a New Butt! and Doctor Grundy's Undies.
Seagull: City Safari (City Safari Ser.)
by Isabel ThomasWho needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines seagulls and discusses where city seagulls live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key seagull behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the book.