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Betty the Bearded Dragon (My Furry Foster Family)
by Debbi Michiko FlorenceEight-year-old Kaita Takano and her family are old pros at fostering rescued dogs and cats from the local animal shelter. But they've got their work cut out for them when a beautiful bearded dragon with plenty of attitude arrives at their doorstep. Even though Kaita narrates the rollicking adventure, this charmingly illustrated chapter book is all about Betty!
Betty the Yeti Is Afraid of Teddy (Betty the Yeti)
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti has made several new friends since moving to the city. But will she be able to get over her fear of dogs to be pals with a furry friend named Teddy?
Betty the Yeti Is Afraid of Teddy (Betty the Yeti)
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti has made several new friends since moving to the city. But will she be able to get over her fear of dogs to be pals with a furry friend named Teddy?
Betty the Yeti Is Too Sweaty (Betty the Yeti)
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti goes on a trip to Shoreman State Park with her friend Cecilia. Betty is excited and nervous to try fishing, canoeing, and hiking. But what’s a yeti to do when everything makes her too hot and sweaty?
Betty the Yeti Is Too Sweaty (Betty the Yeti)
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti goes on a trip to Shoreman State Park with her friend Cecilia. Betty is excited and nervous to try fishing, canoeing, and hiking. But what’s a yeti to do when everything makes her too hot and sweaty?
Betty the Yeti and the Garden Gift (Betty the Yeti)
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti and her class plant flowers for their classroom. Betty can’t wait to watch them grow. But when her teacher, Mr. Cyrus, isn’t there to see them bloom, Betty knows just what to do.
Betty the Yeti and the Garden Gift (Betty the Yeti)
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti and her class plant flowers for their classroom. Betty can’t wait to watch them grow. But when her teacher, Mr. Cyrus, isn’t there to see them bloom, Betty knows just what to do.
Betty the Yeti and the Ghostly Shadows (Betty the Yeti)
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti is thrilled when her twin brothers, Freddy and Eddy, let her play the Ghostly Shadows video game with them. But when the siblings stay up too late and Betty's mind is filled with ghostly worries, will she find a way to face her fears?
Betty the Yeti and the Ghostly Shadows (Betty the Yeti)
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti is thrilled when her twin brothers, Freddy and Eddy, let her play the Ghostly Shadows video game with them. But when the siblings stay up too late and Betty's mind is filled with ghostly worries, will she find a way to face her fears?
Betty's Burgled Bakery: An Alliteration Adventure
by Travis NicholsThe Gumshoe Zoo sleuths are back! &“This crisp comic caper will have 4- to 8-year-olds requesting a rousing read-aloud-robustly and repeatedly.&” —The Wall Street Journal When the Gumshoe Zoo&’s alarm alerts them, they learn Betty&’s Bakery has been burgled! But how? Something isn&’t quite right—and it&’s up to these determined detectives to figure out what! Alliteration abounds in this comic book caper featuring the Gumshoe Zoo, a detective agency facing the craziest crime ever committed: pilfered pastries. Perfect for lovers of wordplay and sweet treats, not to mention educators and librarians looking for an engaging story to teach alliteration, this multi-paneled early graphic novel is a raucous adventure. Detailed back matter discusses uses of alliteration and animal eating habits. &“Hilarious and impressive.&” —Imagination Soup &“The story is a crisp and clever caper, laid out like a comic book in panels . . . This tasty treat&’s bound to have young readers alliterating along.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“These words are on a mission to demonstrate alliteration . . . A clever way to spark young readers&’ awareness of this linguistic device.&” —Booklist
Between Words: A Friendship Tale
by Saki TanakaYou don't always need words to make a friendship bloom. A touching ode to connection and belonging by debut picture book author-illustrator, Saki Tanaka.Kai is used to following the seasons with Pa, from place to new place where people speak languages unfamiliar to his ears. When they finally settle in a valley full of pools, Kai tries to invite the other children to join in his play, but the strangeness of his words drives them away. Frustrated, he kicks his most treasured stone into one of the pools and in his search for it, finds something even more valuable.Dive into a whimsical tale of unexpected friendship, told with compassion and warmth. With every brushstroke, Saki Tanaka paints a radiant world where bonds are formed beyond language barriers.
Between Worlds: Second Language Acquisition in Changing Times
by Yvonne S. Freeman David E. Freeman Mary SotoLong considered a groundbreaking text for pre-service, in-service, mainstream, and EL teachers, the bestselling Between Worlds is now available in an updated Fourth Edition. <p><p>As student populations across the U.S. reflect increasing racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity in changing times, the need for effective, research-based classroom practices has never been greater. The Fourth Edition includes what you need to effectively provide equitable instruction for emergent bilingual students including: <p>- How to implement activities/strategies for in class, online, and hybrid settings <p>- How to address racial/social justice issues <p>- How to respond to immigrant student concerns in the current political climate <p>- How to incorporate students' home languages through translanguaging. <p><p>Ever mindful of the needs of teachers in a range of settings, Freemans and Soto include new classroom vignettes and case studies of teachers and students to illustrate what best-practice second language acquisition instruction looks like in today's schools.
Between the Tides
by Fran HodgkinsWhat happens to the denizens of the tidal zone when the sea recedes every 12 hours? This is the question that Hodgkins answers in a playful yet instructive way. Children are introduced to crabs, sea urchins, mussels, sea worms, starfish, lobsters, periwinkles, and other creatures that must adapt to constantly changing conditions. Previously announced spring 2006.
Betweeners: A Very Unsettling Adventure
by Sir RhymesalotJoin celebrated children's author, Sir Rhymesalot, together with legendary abstract impressionist painter, David Geiser present a journey to another dimension that is strangely connected to the one you are in right now. The illuminating discovery that ensues reveals that the things we do and say, and even the way we treat each other can have oddly unexpected ramifications that we never even knew about. The striking imagery and alarming possibilities introduced in Betweeners are thought-provoking for readers of any age.
Beware of Dug! (Disney/Pixar Up)
by Annie AuerbachThe sky’s no longer the limit with Disney•Pixar’s next hit, Up!After attaching helium balloons to his house, Carl floats away! And when the house lands in South America, Carl discovers a young stowaway. The two embark on an unforgettable adventure, which includes a mad villain and a sixteen-foot-tall bird. Children will love the humor and adventure in this Pictureback, which retells scenes from the upcoming Disney•Pixar feature film, Up.
Beware the Creeper! (Pictureback(R))
by Christy WebsterDiscover the Creeper mob—and learn to survive it—in this action-packed storybook based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Press-out Creeper figure included!Minecraft® is the best-selling video game of all time! And now younger fans who are just starting to play the game can learn all about the Creeper mob in this new MOBS OF MINECRAFT storybook that shows when they spawn, how to defeat them, and the helpful items they drop when you do! Featuring game play and crafting hints within an engaging story, this Minecraft storybook is perfect for children ages 4 to 7. A bonus press-out foldable Minecraft Creeper figure adds to the fun!Look for these other great Minecraft® titles:Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780593372708Survival Mode! (Minecraft) 9780593372678 © 2022 Mojang AB. Minecraft, the MINECRAFT logo and the MOJANG STUDIOS logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
Beware the Werewolf: Now Museum, Now You Don't; Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun; Escape From The Roller Ghoster; Beware The Werewolf (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #12)
by Andres MiedosoA werewolf has everyone chasing their tails in this twelfth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Kersville has a furry problem: there&’s dogcatcher on the loose! And he&’s snatching up every dog he can find, including the ugliest stray you&’ve ever seen…that Desmond Cole has fallen in love with. But the dogcatcher may have bit off more than he can chew. Could one of the snatched canines be a werewolf? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Beware!
by Bob RaczkaA cautionary tale using words made up of only the five letters in the title (B, E, W, A, and R). Can a bear and a bee become friends?Abe and Bree aren't supposed to get along. When they meet, they panic. Abe swats! Bree stings! Now they're both hurt. Together they figure out how to find friendship despite differences and preconceived notions. This rare-bear, wee-bee tale helps to create a web of understanding with unique language and a clever structure.
Beware! It's Friday the 13th #13
by Kate McmullanThings couldn't be better for the greedy headmaster of DSA. Lasses are lining up to enroll in his school, and more students means more gold! But when The Medieval Times headline announces that the Bad Luck Dragon is on its way to DSA, Mordred orders his students to hunt for every good luck charm ever invented. But can a bunch of phony 4-leaf clovers help Wiglaf and his friends defeat the dragon Snagglefahng?. . . or will their luck run out? .
Beyoncé: A Who HQ Illustrated Biography (Who HQ Illustrated Biographies)
by Who HQ Tyiana CombsThis ain&’t Texas, it&’s an illustrated biography!This illustrated nonfiction book showcases Queen Bey from her time in Destiny's Child to her evolution into the performing artist dubbed by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
Beyoncé: Shine Your Light
by Sarah WarrenPowerful text and beautiful illustrations make this dazzling picture book biography the perfect read for everyone ready to get in touch with and shine their inner light like Beyoncé.Beyoncé was quiet. A push-an-empty-swing kind of quiet. That&’s how most of the world saw her, until . . . She can sing! Do you know she can sing?one teacher looked closer. Onstage, Beyoncé became a different person. Dazzling! Confident Bold This was where she belonged. Beyoncé is bold, talented, confident, and an inspiring voice and power to millions of people all around the world. This captivating picture book biography celebrates the icon's rise from a shy little girl to a world-famous superstar. Discover the story of Beyoncé as she finds her voice, through trials and triumphs, and understand that you, too, can shine your light like Beyoncé.
Beyond Amelia (Ginny Ross Series)
by Heather StempIt’s 1940, war is raging in Europe, and Ginny Ross longs to join the fight against Hitler. She’s a capable pilot, thanks to mentoring from Amelia Earhart and her training at Purdue University, but she’s not allowed to use her skills in the US Army Air Corps, which only allows men to fly. When a new service is created to secretly fly bombers from Newfoundland to the UK to join in the fight, Ginny realizes how she can help. She cuts her hair, changes her name, and heads to Canada as Jimmy Ross. In her disguise, Ginny takes part in the risky and vitally important mission to bring more air power to the allied forces. Ginny is determined to do her part and ready to face down any danger, from engine failure to devastating Blitz bombing. But she never anticipated that another great danger lurks much closer…in the secret she’s keeping from the men around her. Based on the true history of the heroic Ferry Command, Beyond Amelia is an exciting, suspenseful story about the sacrifices so many young people made to turn the tide in a terrifying war.
Beyond Answers: Exploring Mathematical Practices with Young Children
by Mike FlynnBeyond Answers: Exploring Mathematical Practices with Young Children, author Mike Flynn provides teachers with a clear and deep sense of the Standards for Mathematical Practice and shares ideas on how to best implement them in K-2 classrooms.' Each chapter is dedicated to one of the eight common core standards. Using examples from his own teaching and vignettes from many other K-2 teachers, Flynn does the following: ' Invites you to break the cycle of teaching math procedurally Demonstrates what it means for children to understandnot just domath Explores what it looks like when young children embrace the important behaviors espoused by the practices The book's extensive collection of stories from K-2 classroom provides readers with glimpses of classroom dialogue, teacher reflections, and examples of student work. Focus questions at the beginning of each vignette help you analyze the examples and encourage further reflection. Beyond Answers' is a wonderful resource that can be used by individual teachers, study groups, professional development staff, and in math methods courses. '
Beyond The Horizon
by Paul B. MasonWhen Captain Booth sets sail for India, his daughter, Sarah, is determined not to be left behind. Longing for adventure, Sarah disguises herself as a boy and stows away on board her father's ship.
Beyond Words Student Guide Grades 1-2 (Second Edition)
by The Center for Gifted EducationThere are many poems in this book, as well as Activity Pages related to what you read and learn. During this unit, you will use several teaching models. They include: 1. The Literature Web Model 2. The Metaphor Analysis Model 3. The Vocabulary Web Model 4. The Hamburger Model for Persuasive Writing 5. The Writing Process Model