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Woodlanders Begin
by Irene SchultzWhat family solves mysteries... has adventures all over the world... and loves oatmeal cookies? The children (Sammy, 10, sister Kathy, 13, brother Bill, 14, best friend Dave, 16) all lost their parents, but with their dog Mop have made their OWN family with Mrs. Tandy. Why are they called the Woodlanders? Because they live in a big house in the Bluff Lake woods on Woodland Street! Together they find fun, mystery, and adventure.
Woodsong
by Gary PaulsenGary Paulsen has had a life as exciting as fiction!Gary Paulsen, three-time Newbery Honor author, is no stranger to adventure. He has flown off the back of a dogsled and down a frozen waterfall to near disaster, and waited for a giant bear to seal his fate with one slap of a claw. He has led a team of sled dogs toward the Alaskan Mountain Range in an Iditarod -- the grueling, 1,180-mile dogsled race -- hallucinating from lack of sleep, but he determined to finish. Here, in vivid detail, Paulsen recounts several of the remarkable experiences that shaped his life and inspired his award-winning writing.
Woof, There It Is: Woof, There It Is (The Cheetah Girls #5)
by Deborah GregoryThe hip, contemporary paperback series for black girls continues, featuring a singing group of five feisty teens.
Woof: A Bowser and Birdie Novel (A\Bowser and Birdie Mystery Ser.)
by Spencer Quinn"I defy anyone to read this book -- kid or adult -- without a big, goofy grin." -- HARLAN COBEN, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe New York Times Bestselling MysteryThere is trouble brewing in the Louisiana swamp -- Bowser can smell it. Bowser is a very handsome and only slightly slobbery dog, and he can smell lots of things. Like bacon. And rawhide chews! And the sweat on humans when they're lying.Birdie Gaux, the girl Bowser lives with, also knows something is wrong. It's not just that her grammy's stuffed prize marlin has been stolen. It's the weird rumor that the marlin is linked to a missing treasure. It's the truck that seems to be following Birdie and the bad feeling on the back of her neck.When Birdie and Bowser start digging into the mystery, not even Bowser's powerful sniffer can smell just how menacing the threat is. And when the danger comes straight for Birdie, Bowser knows it up to him to sic 'em.
Word Nerd
by Susin NielsenTwelve-year-old Ambrose is a glass-half-full kind of guy. A self-described "friendless nerd," he moves from place to place every couple of years with his overprotective mother, Irene. When some bullies at his new school almost kill him by slipping a peanut into his sandwich -- even though they know he has a deathly allergy -- Ambrose is philosophical. Irene, however, is not and decides that Ambrose will be home-schooled.Alone in the evenings when Irene goes to work, Ambrose pesters Cosmo, the twenty-five-year-old son of the Greek landlords who live upstairs. Cosmo has just been released from jail for breaking and entering to support a drug habit. Quite by accident, Ambrose discovers that they share a love of Scrabble and coerces Cosmo into taking him to the West Side Scrabble Club, where Cosmo falls for Amanda, the club director. Posing as Ambrose's Big Brother to impress her, Cosmo is motivated to take Ambrose to the weekly meetings and to give him lessons in self-defense. Cosmo, Amanda, and Ambrose soon form an unlikely alliance and, for the first time in his life, Ambrose blossoms. The characters at the Scrabble Club come to embrace Ambrose for who he is and for their shared love of words. There's only one problem: Irene has no idea what Ambrose is up to.In this brilliantly observed novel, author Susin Nielsen transports the reader to the world of competitive Scrabble as seen from the honest yet funny viewpoint of a boy who's searching for acceptance and for a place to call home.From the Hardcover edition.
Word Nerds: Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary
by Leslie Montgomery Brenda L. Overturf Margot Holmes SmithWord mastery comes from intimate knowledge of language. In Word Nerds : Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary, authors Leslie Montgomery and Margot Holmes Smith take you inside classrooms where they implement creative, flexible vocabulary instruction that improves their students' word knowledge and confidence. With support from literacy specialist Brenda Overturf, the authors developed a five-part plan to teach all students to learn vocabulary: Introducing new words in contextAdding related synonyms and antonymsEngaging in several days of active learningCelebrating new wordsAssessing vocabulary developmentThis easy-to-read reference explains how to plan, teach, and assess based on the latest research in vocabulary instruction and learning. After incorporating the authors' plan, you can be a Word Nerd too!
Word Play (Great Minds Wit & Wisdom #Grade 5, Module 2)
by Ann Brigham Lauren Chapalee Lorraine GriffithNIMAC-sourced textbook
Word Play: Assessment Pack (Great Minds Wit & Wisdom #Grade 5, Module 2)
by Ann Brigham Lauren Chapalee Lorraine GriffithNIMAC-sourced textbook
Word Roots Level 1: The Building Blocks Of Better Spelling And Vocabulary (Word Roots Ser.)
by Cherie A. PlantStudents learn the meaning and spelling of roots, prefixes, and suffixes commonly used in English. Learning these word elements dramatically improves spelling and the ability to decode unfamiliar words. The activities focus on using these words in context to help students incorporate each word into their vocabulary and retain the correct spelling. There are periodic reviews to make sure students retain what is taught in the lessons. Word Roots books will add hundreds of words to your students' vocabulary and greater depth to their thinking and writing.
Word Roots: Learning the Building Blocks of Better Spelling and Vocabulary
by Cherie BlanchardWorkbook
Word Study for Literacy Leaders: Guiding Professional Learning
by Donald R. Bear Amy Frederick Darl KiernanWritten and edited by experts in the field, this book provides a blueprint for weaving effective word study into the fabric of classrooms and schools. Provided are principles, ideas, materials, and activities for use with teachers in a range of professional learning contexts. Key topics include word study foundations and orthographic knowledge; implementing collaborative coaching models, "learning huddles," and workshops; and word study strategies for young children, emergent bilingual students, and adolescents. Helpful reproducible tools include the empirically validated Word Study Classroom Observation Guide. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
Word Travelers and the Big Chase in Paris (Word Travelers)
by Raj HaldarAre you ready for adventure? The third book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures!They've signed the permission slips, the bus has finally arrived, and everyone has their imaginary imagination caps…but this year they'll also magically travel to France and find themselves at a famous modern art museum in Paris, the Pompidou Center to discover that an art thief has returned!This action-packed mystery story is perfect for anyone looking for:A wild adventure around the world that middle school kids will love!A story of two best friends solving mysteries with magic!Cool, new knowledge tucked inside an epic chapter book!A journey to Paris to learn the French roots of the English languageMagically travel around the world along with two best friends who decipher clues and uncover mysterious secrets. Can you help them find the golden key?
Word Travelers and the Missing Mexican Molé (Word Travelers)
by Raj HaldarAre you ready for adventure? The second book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures!It's finally time for the party! Every year, best friends Edie and Molly-Jean (who still prefers to be called MJ) throw a costume party and have the best time. They plan the perfect outfits, order pizza, and dance to silly songs…but this year they'll also magically travel to Mexico and find themselves in the middle of Día de los Muertos celebrations to discover that a secret mole recipe has been stolen!This action-packed mystery story is perfect for anyone looking for:A wild adventure around the world that middle school kids will love!A story of two best friends solving mysteries with magic!Cool, new knowledge tucked inside an epic chapter book!A journey to Mexico to learn the Spanish roots of the English languageMagically travel around the world along with two best friends who decipher clues and uncover mysterious secrets. Can you help them find the golden key?
Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery (Word Travelers)
by Raj HaldarAre you ready for adventure? The first book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures!It's a Super Saturday sleepover! That means best friends Eddie and Molly-Jean (who prefers to be called MJ) are going to play outside, create obstacle courses for MJ's newts, and watch their favorite movies—and then they'll travel to India to solve a mystery and help save a school—all before bedtime!This action-packed mystery story is perfect for anyone looking for:A wild adventure around the world that middle school kids will love!A story of two best friends solving mysteries with a little magic!Cool, new knowledge tucked inside an epic chapter book!A journey to India to learn the Hindi roots of the English languageMagically travel around the world along with two best friends who decipher clues and uncover mysterious secrets. Can you help them find the golden key?"Reminiscent of Mary Pope Osborne's "Magic Tree House" series…contains the same mix of fantasy, adventure, and cultural discovery. Etymology is the distinctive feature here, and its importance is reflected in every part of the text."—School Library Journal, starred review
Word of Life Grade 5 School Edition
by Augustine Institute and Ignatius PressThis Student Text is uniquely tailored for fifth grade-level understanding. In Grade 5, your child will explore the beauty and meaning of the Catholic Church’s worship of God. Your child will study the life of Christ according to the Gospels and see how Jesus fulfilled and perfected the worship of God in the Old Testament. Jesus instituted the sacraments and sent the Holy Spirit to give us the grace we need to worship God in perfect charity and justice. With this understanding, your child and your entire family will be able to participate in God’s saving work more fully in the liturgical worship of the Catholic Church. Additionally, the Family Faith pages will guide your conversations with your child about what has been learned and how to apply these lessons in daily life. Because teaching the faith is a way of life, Word of Life also provides guidance on how to pray with your child and how to be a virtuous witness of God’s love. At the end of the book, you will find a glossary of words with basic faith concepts for your own understanding, as well as basic Catholic prayers to begin memorization. For further information and resources to engage your child, go to the student and parent portals.
Word of Mouse
by James PattersonA very special mouse escapes from a lab to find his missing family in this charming story of survival, determination, and the power of friendship. What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky—which until recently was something he'd never seen, but had read all about. That's right: Isaiah can read and write. He can also talk to humans . . . if any of them are willing to listen! After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his "mischief" (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to survive in the dangerous outdoors, and hopefully find his missing family. But in a world of cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people, it's hard for a young, lone mouse to make it alone. When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey, the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5 [Workbook]
by Kenneth Hodkinson Sandra AdamsWords from literature, textbooks, and the SAT--words most likely to appear on high-stakes tests. Student books include 150 words per level in books 2-3 and 300 new words per level in books 4-12.
Words Are My Superpower: A Kid's Guide to Affirmations, Mantras, and Positive Thinking
by Harold Green IIIFrom award-winning author and spoken-word artist Harold Green III, a reminder of the power of language and an inspiring guide to "using our words" to effect the change we want to see—and be—in the world. Harold Green III's Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for younger readers on how the words they choose have the power to change not just their own lives but others'. Some of the greatest "villains" in our lives include anxiety, fear, disappointment, and failure. But if we empower ourselves through language—employing affirmations, mantras, compliments, and more—we can overcome anything or anyone who stands in our way while lifting up those around us. Green expertly weaves a metaphor about categories of words acting as superheroes throughout this guide to help readers harness the superpowers offered by optimism, gratitude, and more. Infused with Green's gorgeous poetry and Andrea Pippins's eye-catching illustrations, Words Are My Superpower teaches the importance of positive thinking and communication for young people to effect change.
Words In The Dust (Playaway Children Ser.)
by Trent ReedyIn the tradition of SHABANU, DAUGHTER OF THE WIND and THE BREADWINNER, a beautiful debut about a daughter of Afghanistan discovering new friends and opportunities after the defeat of the Taliban. Zulaikha hopes. She hopes for peace, now that the Taliban have been driven from Afghanistan; a good relationship with her hard stepmother; and one day even to go to school, or to have her cleft palate fixed. Zulaikha knows all will be provided for her--"Inshallah," God willing. Then she meets Meena, who offers to teach her the Afghan poetry she taught her late mother. And the Americans come to her village, promising not just new opportunities and dangers, but surgery to fix her face. These changes could mean a whole new life for Zulaikha--but can she dare to hope they'll come true?
Words That Built a Nation: Voices of Democracy That Have Shaped America’s History
by Dan Tucker Marilyn Miller Ellen Scordato Mary Kate McDevittWhen originally published in 1999, Words That Built a Nation was hailed for bringing together the United States’ most important historical essays, speeches, and documents into one accessible collection for kids. <P><P>Now, this history lovers’ must-have is back, and it’s been revised, revamped, and expanded for the 21st century. From the Constitution and the Gettysburg Address to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, the updated collection preserves the documents of the first edition and introduces the landmark statements that are impacting our nation today. <P>With all new illustrations, a refreshed design, and complementary background information behind each of the documents, Words That Built a Nation is the ultimate tour of United States history, created to engage, inspire, and equip kids with the knowledge they need to change and shape their world.
Words on Fire
by Jennifer A. NielsenDanger is never far from Audra's family farm in Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian -- they have banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language. But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and perilous.In June 1893, when Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door, Audra's parents insist that she flee, taking with her an important package and instructions for where to deliver it. But escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate. <P><P>As Audra embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?
Words with Wings
by Nikki GrimesGaby daydreams to tune out her parents' arguments, but when her parents divorce and she begins a new school, daydreaming gets her into trouble. Her mother scolds her for it, her teacher keeps telling her to pay attention, and the other kids tease her...until she finds a friend who also daydreams and her teacher decides to work a daydreaming-writing session into every school day. With a notebook "thick with daydreams," Gaby grows more confident about herself and her future. This verse novel poignantly celebrates the power of writing and the inspiration a good teacher can deliver.
Words with Wings (Into Reading, Trade Book #12)
by Nikki GrimesNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Gabby’s world is filled with daydreams. However, what began as an escape from her parents’ arguments has now taken over her life. But with the help of a new teacher, Gabby the dreamer might just become Gabby the writer, and words that carried her away might allow her to soar. Written in vivid, accessible poems, this remarkable verse novel is a celebration of imagination, of friendship, of one girl’s indomitable spirit, and of a teacher’s ability to reach out and change a life.