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2030: A Day In The Life Of Tomorrow's Kids
by James Daly Amy ZuckermanGlobal events and new technology change how we live from moment to moment. So, what will our world be like in twenty years? Come take a look as futurists Amy Zuckerman and James Daly examine what a kid?s daily life might be like in the year 2030. Inspired and informed by trends and scientifi c and technological research, 2030 is not only a peek at some cool future gadgets (talking dog collars, cars that drive themselves), but also a thoughtful examination of how our lives might be impacted as we adjust to environmental change.
2030: A Day in the Life of Tomorrow's Kids
by James Daly Amy ZuckermanWinner of the 2012 Grand Canyon Reader Award for a Non-fiction bookGlobal events and new technology change how we live from moment to moment. So, what will our world be like in twenty years? Come take a look as futurists Amy Zuckerman and James Daly examine what a kid?s daily life might be like in the year 2030. Inspired and informed by trends and scientifi c and technological research, 2030 is not only a peek at some cool future gadgets (talking dog collars, cars that drive themselves), but also a thoughtful examination of how our lives might be impacted as we adjust to environmental change.
20th Century African American History for Kids: The Major Events That Shaped the Past and Present (History by Century)
by Margeaux WestonShow kids ages 8 to 12 how Black Americans shaped US history in the 20th centuryFrom fighting against discrimination to changing the landscape of art and music, discover the incredible ways that Black Americans influenced the world we live in today. Spanning the 1900s through the 2000s, this journey through history introduces kids to the struggles and triumphs of Black people in the United States through 30 defining moments of the 20th century.Over the course of five easily digestible "eras," kids will learn about the founding of the NAACP, the Harlem Renaissance, the Tulsa Race Massacre, the March on Washington, the rise of the Black Power Movement, Jesse Jackson's voter registration drive, and more.Go beyond other American history books for kids with:An event-driven approach—A focus on putting things into context, not just memorizing names and numbers, allows kids to engage with history.Key callouts—Handy sidebars call special attention to important information and inspiring, influential Black history makers.Clear explanations—Each event is explored in a straightforward manner that makes it easy for kids to understand what occurred and why.Help kids discover the many ways that Black Americans have shaped the world they live in today.
24 Christmas Stories: Faith and Traditions from Around the World
by Judith BouillocA panorama of Christmas traditions around the world, from France to Iran, Egypt to Mexico Christmas traditions differ from culture to culture, location to location, and family to family. In 24 Christmas Stories: Faith and Traditions from Around the World, award-winning author Judith Bouilloc explores present-day Christmas traditions, as well as the holiday's history in many regions, brought to life by various artists. In Germany, Anna opens the first window of her advent calendar and wonders if Christmas will be here soon. In Lorraine, France, Rita can't wait for Saint Nicholas Day (he'll bring little presents for the good girls and boys, and potatoes for the naughty ones). In Iran, Melchior trudges through the fog and is joined on his travels by two other men who are following the brightest star in the sky, guiding them to an unknown but special destination. In Italy, St. Francis plans the very first living Nativity, determined to share with his local friends the story of Jesus in the manger. His Nativity scene goes on to inspire generations to come. In Japan, Shusaku makes paper cranes in preparation of Christmas and in honor of Sadako. In the United States, Trinity revises her mother's to-do list to put the highest priority items at the top as they get ready to welcome friends and family. Whether you choose to read one story a night leading up to Christmas, or multiple in one sitting, you're sure to learn something new about Christmas and the many different ways it's celebrated around the world every December.
24 Hours in Nowhere
by Dusti Bowling&“Reminiscent of Louis Sachar&’s Holes with its quirky characters and unique desert setting, this is a middle-grade read that will easily transport readers somewhere special.&” —School Library Journal (Starred review)When you come from Nowhere, can you ever really make it anywhere? Author Dusti Bowling (Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus) returns to the desert to create a gripping story about friendship, hope, and finding the power we all have within ourselves. Welcome to Nowhere, Arizona, the least livable town in the United States. For Gus, a bright 13-year-old with dreams of getting out and going to college, life there is made even worse by Bo Taylor, Nowhere&’s biggest, baddest bully. When Bo tries to force Gus to eat a dangerously spiny cactus, Rossi Scott, one of the best racers in Nowhere, comes to his rescue—but in return she has to give Bo her prized dirt bike. Determined to buy it back, Gus agrees to go searching for gold in Dead Frenchman Mine, joined by his old friends Jessie Navarro and Matthew Dufort, and Rossi herself. As they hunt for treasure, narrowly surviving everything from cave-ins to mountain lions, they bond over shared stories of how hard life in Nowhere is—and they realize this adventure just may be their way out.
27: Series 5 Book 3 (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeTom is on a quest to free the Mistress of the Beasts from an evil curse. But when he arrives in a mountain town devastated by terrible rockfalls, he realises the destruction has been wreaked by a Beast as powerful as the mountain itself... Don't miss KRABB, MASTER OF THE SEA - HAWKITE, ARROW OF THE AIR - KOLDO THE ARCTIC WARRIOR - TREMA THE EARTH LORD - AMICTUS THE BUG QUEEN
28: Series 5 Book 4 (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeGwildor's arctic people have cruelly imprisoned Koldo the Arctic Warrior. Koldo is a good Beast who wants to protect the land, so Tom sets about freeing him. But the shocking arrival of Freya, Mistress of the Beasts, brings a new and terrible danger... Don't miss KRABB, MASTER OF THE SEA - HAWKITE, ARROW OF THE AIR - ROKK THE WALKING MOUNTAIN - TREMA THE EARTH LORD - AMICTUS THE BUG QUEEN
2nd Grade at Home: A Parent's Guide with Lessons & Activities to Support Your Child's Learning (Math & Reading Skills) (Learn at Home)
by The Princeton ReviewLearn at home with help from the education experts at The Princeton Review! 2ND GRADE AT HOME provides simple, guided lessons and activities that parents can use to help keep 2nd graders on track this year.Anxious about remote learning and hybrid schooling? Worried that the unique circumstances around coronavirus and education might keep your child from getting the help they need in class this year? Want to help support your child's schooling, but not sure where to start?You're not alone! 2ND GRADE AT HOME is a parent guide to supporting your child's learning, with help you can undertake from home. It provides: · Guided help for key 2nd grade reading and math topics· Skills broken into short, easy-to-accomplish lessons· Explanations for parents, plus independent question sets for kids· Fun at-home learning activities for each skill that use common household items· Parent tips, review sections, and challenge activities seeded throughout the bookThe perfect mix of parent guidance, practical lessons, and hands-on activities to keep kids engaged and up-to-date, 2ND GRADE AT HOME covers key grade-appropriate topics including:· early reading comprehension · context & understanding· event order· fiction & nonfiction· place value· addition and subtraction· multiplication· patterns and shapes· charts & graphs· likelihoood ... and more!
3, 2, 1, Go! (I Like to Read)
by Emily Arnold McCullyFly into fun with a determined girl engineer named Min who finds a clever way to join her big sister's games. This Level G book is perfect for young readers building their vocabulary and skills! Big Sister Ann and her friend Bess are playing school—and Min wants to join in. But Ann tells Min she's not ready for school. "Here is the line." says Ann, "You may not step over it." Min doesn't give up so easily, though—she finds a rock and a board, some rope and a tube, and builds herself a catapult and rocket. Launching herself into the air and over the line, Min ends up in the middle of the playdate without stepping over the line. Beginning readers will cheer underdog Min's triumphant landing in this easy-to-read book that celebrates ingenuity and perseverance. Detailed watercolor illustrations by Caldecott medalist Emily Arnold McCully showcase the budding engineer's brilliant plan. They'll all play rocket scientists instead! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! For early-to-mid first grade readers, Level G books feature more complex storylines than prior levels, and a wider variety of structure and punctuation. Illustrations offer support for decoding the more challenging vocabulary words introduced.
365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks (Library Edition): Lego Fun Every Day of the Year
by Simon HugoHundreds of creative LEGO® build ideas, activities, games, challenges, and pranks! Winner of the Best Book category Creative Play Awards 2016, this superb LEGO build book inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways. Go on a LEGO treasure hunt. Create and perform LEGO magic tricks. Make a LEGO stop-motion movie. Build your own LEGO pet. Challenge your family to build the tallest LEGO tower—and much, much more! Featuring imaginative play and building ideas—from LEGO games that take just a few minutes and require a handful of bricks, to inspirational build ideas and activities to keep you occupied for hours.©2020 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
4 Ingredients Kids: Simple, Healthy Fun In The Kitchen
by Kim MccoskerExperience the delight and simplicity of all the best of 4 Ingredients Kids recipes in this full colour celebration. Fun, inventive recipes for all the family to prepare and share at the table. The book is divided into brekkies; lunches and mains with great sections around snacks and parties which are so essential for happy healthy children.The kid friendly design and tips and tricks complement the great recipes, many of which are destined to become family favourites.
44 Cats: A Cat's Best Friend (I Can Read Level 1)
by RainbowBased on the all-new animated preschool show on Nickelodeon, this level 1 early reader is purrrr-fect for any 44 Cats fan! When the neighbor’s dog Terry comes over, it’s up to the cats to teach him how to be a fabulous feline!44 Cats is an animated preschool comedy starring four cats: Lampo, Milady, Meatball, and Pilou. Also known as The Buffycats, they transform the garage into their clubhouse—a place where all cats from the neighborhood get together to have fun, relax, and most of all to help each other.44 Cat: A Cat's Best Friend is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
44 Cats: Cats Rock! (I Can Read Level 1)
by RainbowBased on the all-new animated preschool show on Nickelodeon, this early reader is purrrr-fect for any 44 Cats fan! For the first time ever, little ones can read and rock out with The Buffycats in this level 1 early reader.In this story, Lampo, Milady, Meatball, and Pilou come together to form the greatest rock band of all time—The Buffycats!44 Cats is an animated preschool comedy starring four cats: Lampo, Milady, Meatball, and Pilou. Also known as The Buffycats, they transform the garage in their clubhouse–a place where all cats from the neighborhood get together to have fun, relax, and most of all to help each other.44 Cats: Cats Rock! is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
44 Cats: Cats on a Mission (44 Cats)
by RainbowBased on the all-new animated preschool show on Nickelodeon, this all-new storybook retells a key episode from 44 Cats.When the evil neighbor tries to steal Granny Pina’s house, the cats must find the missing deed before it’s too late! They will need to use their courage, smarts, and a touch of music to save the day.44 Cats is an animated preschool comedy starring four cats: Lampo, Milady, Meatball, and Pilou. Also known as The Buffycats, they transform the garage into their clubhouse—a place where all cats from the neighborhood get together to have fun, relax, and most of all to help each other.
5 Scarier Stories for a Dark Knight (DC Batman)
by Matthew CodyBatman™ is back with five more ghostly adventures filled with thrills and chills in this all-new illustrated collection of spooky tales from the dark corners of Gotham City!Gotham City, the home of Batman, is filled with long shadows, sinister characters, and mysterious goings on. This hardcover illustrated chapter book is a collection of scary short stories featuring some of Batman's strangest adventures that end with wild twist and turns—some funny, some spooky, and some maddeningly frightening! In this all new set of tales you'll find out about a talkative cursed doll, characters from a children's book haunting Jervis Tetch, the ghosts haunting Wayne Manor and more . . . if you dare look between its pages! Boys and girls ages 6 to 9 will love this illustrated chapter book of these strange stories featuring Batman.
5 Scary Stories for a Dark Knight #1 (DC Batman)
by Cavan ScottAn illustrated collection of spooky tales from the dark corners of Gotham City featuring Batman™ on his and weirdest adventures ever!Gotham City, the home of Batman, is filled with dark corners, sinister characters, and mysterious goings on. This illustrated chapter book is a collection of scary short stories featuring some of Batman's strange adventures that end with wild twist and turns—some funny, some spooky, and some deathly frightening! So curl up under the sheets and find out all about the ancient curses, ghostly racer car drivers, and sinister witches haunting Gotham City along with the World's Greatest Detective . . . and don't forget your flashlight! Boys and girls ages 6 to 9 will love this illustrated chapter book of strange tales featuring Batman.
5-Minute Halloween Stories (5-Minute Stories)
by Disney Book GroupThe perfect treat for Halloween, this treasury of spooky stories is packed with thrilling adventures. With four scary stories, and fun illustrations on every page, this collection is a great gift. Plus, each of these spooktacular stories can be enjoyed in just five minutes, making it perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime!
5-Minute Jesus Stories: Includes 40 Stories!
by Diego Jourdan PereiraFully illustrated stories from the New Testament about the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, son of God, that can be shared with children in five minutes or less—The Birth of Jesus, John the Baptist, The Holy Spirit, Jesus&’s Miracles, The Resurrection, The Ascension, and many more!5 Minute Jesus Stories is a wonderful hardcover collection of classic stories from the Bible all abridged to inspire love for Jesus Christ and understand more about His life and the beginning of Christianity. Rewritten especially for very young children in straightforward and engaging language, these forty abridgements will captivate readers both young and old and provide a marvelous early introduction to the Lord&’s good news. Featuring beautiful and imaginative illustrations, let the child in your life experience the life of Jesus for the first time. It&’s perfect to read to oneself or aloud with the whole family!
5-Minute Marvel Stories (5-Minute Stories)
by Marvel Press Book GroupSuper heroes unite! Join the most powerful heores in the Marvel Universe as they team up to protect the world from the most dangerous foes imaginable. With special appearances from some of your favorite Marvel characters including Captain Marvel, Captain America, and Guardians of the Galaxy, each action-packed story is ideal for reading aloud in just five minutes!
5-Minute Marvel Stories (5-Minute Stories)
by Marvel Press Book GroupAn exciting collection of 4 stories featuring favorite super heroes that can each be read aloud in 5 minutes! Heroes. Legends. Protectors! Each action-packed adventure is paired with colorful illustrations on every page—featuring Marvel's newest heroes and fan favorites. Perfect for cuddle time, bedtime, or anytime! Team up with your favorite super heroes to save the universe! For more short-form action and adventure stories, check out these Marvel collections: Marvel Storybook Collection 5-Minute Marvel Stories - 2019 edition! The Avengers Storybook Collection 5-Minute Spider-Man Stories Spider-Man Storybook Collection
5-Minute Minnie Tales
by Disney Press4 books in 1! Join in the fun as Minnie solves the mystery of her missing daffodils with Daisy, goes on a secret scavenger hunt, and more! Each story in this collection is ideal for reading aloud in just five minutes—a perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or any time!
5-Minute Phonics (Pokémon)
by ScholasticMake every minute of reading count! Kids and parents can join Ash, Pikachu, and all their favorite Pokemon in this fun, read-together phonics adventure. Includes five stories and five activities.The Science of Reading research proves that systematic phonics instruction is the most effective way to teach kids to read. Now caregivers can support these essential phonics skills with simple, engaging stories featuring their favorite Pokemon characters in just five minutes a day.This motivating compilation of simple stories makes it fun and easy to reinforce must-know phonics skills. Read each story together, sound out the highlighted words, then complete the simple activity.
5-Minute Racing Stories (5-Minute Stories)
by Disney Book GroupA collection of four Cars stories including Revved Up in Radiator Springs, Crash Course, Rammin' Slammin' Relay, and A New Racer. Each story is the perfect length for reading aloud in just five minutes.
5-Minute Spider-Man Stories: Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends (5-Minute Stories)
by Marvel Press EBook4 books in 1! In this eBook collection, your favorite Marvel Super Hero, the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, meets some of his most important allies, including the Avengers, Doctor Strange and Nova! Each story is the perfect length for reading aloud in just around five minutes, making it perfect for bedtime or anytime.
5-Minute Star Wars Stories
by Disney Book GroupBlast off into hyperspace with these eleven action-packed Star Wars tales! Jedi Master Yoda has a lightsaber showdown with the dreaded Count Dooku; Luke Skywalker and the Rebels race against time to destroy the Death Star; and the brave Rey makes a new friend when she meets the droid BB-8. Each of these stories is the ideal length for reading aloud in five minutes—perfect for galactic adventures at light speed.