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Skunk's Picnic Surprise (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Deborah Underwood Mike SpoorNIMAC-sourced textbook. The Picnic Problem. Skunk has a huge pile of corn on the cob to cook. But he has nothing to cook it in! What happens when Clever Crow comes up with a great idea to help?
Skunks
by Nancy Gray Ogle Adrienne Mason Nancy Ogle<P>The stinky way skunks defend themselves is just one of 14 topics in this clearly written book. Kids find out why skunks are black and white, where they live, how they raise their young, how they hunt and much more. The easy-to-read text and accurate, detailed illustrations of the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series provide a perfect learning resource for young children and satisfy their curiosity about these often misunderstood animals. <P>Did you know? <br>*As a final warning, a spotted skunk will stand on its front paws before spraying. <br>*Some skunks will eat snakes -- even poisonous ones! <br>*Newborn skunks, or kits, are so small that you could fit two in the palm of your hand. <br>*Skunks help people by eating animals that can be pests, such as rats and mice.
Sky & Ty 1: Howdy, Partner!
by Steve BreenMeet the new cowgirl and her T. Rex pardner delivering delightful laughs and rollicking adventure along with their packages from a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner. Perfect for young chapter book graphic novel fans who love Narwhal and Jelly and Unicorn and Yeti.Meet the best delivery service this side of the Mississippi, run by no-nonsense cowgirl Sky and her slightly goofy, but always dependable pardner, T.Rex Ty. No task is too big or two small for this dynamic duo. And they&’ve never missed a delivery yet. But learning to work together hasn't always been easy for them. Saddle up as Sky and Ty figure out they both can help solve a little bear problem. And teamwork and some speedy thinking save the day when they tackle getting thier first package to its destination just in time.The first book in this funny and warm young chapter book graphic novel series by two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Steve Breen features two stories rendered in vibrant three-color art, interspersed with fun facts, jokes, and activities.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Sky Babies (Pee Wee Scouts #15)
by Judy DeltonMolly needs to borrow or rent a baby. Fast.It's Christmastime and baby-tending time. Rachel will practice with her cousin Rhonda. Mary Beth has a little sister to take care of. And Sonny's hit the jackpot! He has two new babies to feed and burp--but he won't share them with Molly.Rat's knees! Molly has no one. Will this be the first badge Molly misses?
Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
by Deborah HopkinsonThis Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book and ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book provides a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. It&’s 1930 and times are tough for Pop and his son. But look! On the corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue, a building straight and simple as a pencil is being built in record time. Hundreds of men are leveling, shoveling, hauling. They&’re hoisting 60,000 tons of steal, stacking 10 million bricks, eating lunch in the clouds. And when they cut ribbon and the crowds rush in, the boy and his father will be among the first to zoom up to the top of the tallest building in the world and see all of Manhattan spread at their feet.
Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel (Step into Reading)
by Monica KullingThis fascinating Step 3 History Reader describes the invention of the first Ferris wheel—an engineering marvel. The 1893 World&’s Fair organizers wanted something big to draw people to Chicago . . . something that would rival the Eiffel Tower. George Ferris, an American engineer, had the idea for an observation wheel that passengers could ride on. People laughed at his idea. They said it would never work. But it was a huge success, with thirty-six cars that could hold over 2,100 riders! That&’s some big wheel! Ferris wheel lovers can thank George Ferris for never giving up his dream. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.
Sky Realm (Crystal Doors)
by Kevin J. Anderson Rebecca MoestaCan Gwen, Vic, and their friends succeed—and survive—in the exciting conclusion to the Crystal Doors trilogy? From New York Times bestselling authors Rebecca Moesta and Kevin J. Anderson Will the five friends forge the magical Ring of Might? If they do, will they be enough to challenge Azric? Now their friend Sharif is next in line to the throne of Irrakesh, the sky city. Before he can choose between duty and destiny, Irrakesh is attacked and the flying city is taken hostage by the dark wizard’s monstrous winged army. Now Gwen, Vic, and their friends take to the skies for the climactic showdown with the evil wizard and all of his dark forces. Will Gwen and Vic finally vanquish Azric? Or will the unleashed power of the Sky Realm be too much for them?
Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art
by Thomas LockerA tree stands on a hill by a river. As the sky changes, so does the tree, its branches filling with clouds, stars, snow, birds, mists, and the golden spring sun. One tree can mean many things. Thomas Locker's lyrical text records the changes in the tree's world just as simply as a child might observe them, and his magnificent paintings crystallize the natural phenomena that embellish the tree on each page. Questions at the bottom of each page lead to a unique discussion in the back of the book, where art and science are intertwined, and further depth is added to the wonder of Sky Tree.
Sky Watcher #5 (Jada Jones #5)
by Kelly Starling LyonsJada Jones is back for the fifth book of this popular, celebrated series perfect for STEM fans!"Readers who love Ivy and Bean or Katie Woo will want to meet Jada Jones." --School Library JournalJada is excited to do a school project about her hero Dr. Mae Jemison, a former NASA astronaut and the first Black woman to travel to outer space. She even gets to pretend to be her for the presentation in front of her teacher, parents, and friends! But when Jada's research reminds her how accomplished her hero truly is, she suddenly feels like she's made a mistake. How can she portray someone who seems to have everything together when she feels like she's falling apart?Praise for Jada Jones: Rock Star"Fast-paced, with supersimple vocabulary and a smattering of earth science to spark interest in young rock collectors everywhere." --Kirkus Reviews
Skye Above (Orca Echoes)
by Eric WaltersNine-year-old Skye has always had a fascination with flying. She’d love to be a pilot someday, like both of her parents, but deep down she really wishes she could be a bird. When Skye’s parents take her to Costa Rica, she is thrilled about all of the beautiful exotic birds she’ll get to see. What she doesn’t realize is that her parents have three big surprises planned, and each will offer her a different opportunity to feel what it’s like to fly. From snorkeling with baby sea turtles to parasailing out on the open ocean to zip-lining through the Costa Rican rainforest, Skye will have more than one chance to fly like a bird before this trip of a lifetime is through. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Skye Lakota (Skye Trilogy #1)
by Krista JanssenKrista Janssen captivates us in the first of her Skye Trilogy. A half-breed Lakota Sioux warrior is forced to travel to Scotland by his Scottish father. In the Highlands, he adjusts to a challenging new culture, and finds unbridled passion with a daring young English woman. Strong-willed Beth Talbot leads a secret life in London writing for a political pamphlet - until she is dragged to Scotland by her uncle who insists she marry an aging Laird. The Laird's restless and newly educated half-breed son, Fletcher Mackinnon, is enchanted by Beth and maneuvers to save her from the unwanted marriage. Their attraction to each other becomes a glorious love, but a royal assassination plot in England puts their lives and their love in grave peril.
Skyscraper (How It's Built)
by Vicky FranchinoKids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It’s Built! Kids will follow along as a small group of fictional characters get to find out exactly what it takes to build things that they probably see all the time, like bridges, houses, boats, and cars, to things that they might dream of being inside, like skyscrapers and rockets.
Skyscraper Showdown (Pictureback(R))
by Dan Schoening Billy WrecksBoys 3-7 will feel like they are part of the action as Batman races to the top of a skyscraper filled with the Joker's fiendish booby traps to save the Super Friends! Each book comes with a pair of 3-D glasses that makes the eye-catching action pop off the pages in dynamic 3-D!
Skywatcher
by Jamie HoganTamen longs to see the stars, but none are visible in the light-polluted sky above the fire escape of his urban apartment building. Even in the neighborhood park, the stars are hidden by city lights. This is a story about love and sacrifice: Tamen’s mom, a nightshift nurse, finds a way to take him camping. For one magical night on the shore of a wilderness pond, the Milky Way in all its glory belongs to them.
Sledding: Grade 1, Level 1 (Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books #5)
by Stephanie Richardson Liisa Chauncy GuidaNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>This is Grade 1, Level 1, Book 5 in the Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books series. The book info is as follows: Level: A / DRA: A / Genre: Fantasy / Strategy: Analyze/Evaluate / Skill: Story Structure / Word Count: 58
Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob
by Huw AaronEven the things that go bump in the night must go to sleep in this bedtime tale perfect for fans of Adam Rubin and Aaron Reynolds!All creatures grim and evil, under the tired sun, are settling down—and so must you, my horrible little one...It's time to go to bed, and whether you are a werewolf, vampire, dark lord, or yeti, you still must brush your teeth, put on your pajamas, and settle downwith a cozy story. Full of warmth and humor (and slime), this rhyming bedtime bookwill disgust and delight sleepy little monsters everywhere.
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.
Sleep, Little Dozer: A Bedtime Book of Construction Trucks
by Diana MurrayLittle Dozer has had a busy day of revving and rumbling, and now it's time to get ready for bed in this sweet, rhyming bedtime book for kids who love construction vehicles. Perfect for children ages 3 to 7!When day speeds awayand the sun's going down, it's bedtime, it's bedtimein Rumbletruck Town. After a long day of rugged play, it's time for Little Dozer to get ready for bed. He has a bath to wash away the mud and snuggles into bed to start counting jeep after jeep... but Dozer needs his bedtime song, and Mama isn't home to sing it! Luckily, Papa knows most of the words...and as soon as Dozer drifts off to Dreamland, Mama is home to kiss him goodnight.Featuring adorable art, this tender bedtime story is perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?
Sleeping Beauty
by Mahlon F. Craft K. Y. CraftSleeping Beauty's enchanted slumber has captivated readers' hearts for centuries. Now brought luminously to life by K. Y. Craft's lavish paintings, this new edition of a timeless favorite is sure to enchant readers both young and old. Fairy tale lovers have been eagerly awaiting Craft's next magical romance since the release of her Cinderella . With illustrations inspired by the magnificent style of Baroque painters, the sumptuous color and exquisite detail of this breathtaking interpretation make it a dream come true.
Sleeping Beauty
by Kinoku Y. CraftSleeping Beauty's enchanted slumber has captivated readers' hearts for centuries. Now brought luminously to life by K. Y. Craft's lavish paintings, this new edition of a timeless favorite is sure to enchant readers both young and old. With illustrations inspired by the magnificent style of Baroque painters, the sumptuous color and exquisite detail of this breathtaking interpretation make it a dream come true.
Sleeping Beauty (Early Reader)
by Sally GardnerEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Deep in a forest of thorns lies a beautiful princess, cast into an enchanted sleep by the wicked seventh fairy. Can the spell ever be broken?
Sleeping Beauty Big Golden Book (Big Golden Book)
by RH DisneyWhen Briar Rose turns 16, she learns that she is actually Princess Aurora—and that an evil fairy cast a spell on her! Children ages 3 to 7 and all Disney Princess fans will love this beautiful hardcover storybook retelling of Disney's beloved classic Sleeping Beauty!
Sleeping Beauty Step into Reading (Step into Reading)
by Mary Man-KongAurora from Disney Sleeping Beauty is one of the most beloved Disney princesses of all time. Now children ages 4 to 6 can relive the magic of the film in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.