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Juan Daniel's Futbol Frog: A Bioengineering Story
by the Engineering is Elementary Team Keith FavazzaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Juan Has the Jitters
by Aneta CruzA story about inclusion, diversity, and the power of math to help one boy with autism thrive among his peers.Juan claps his hands to get his Jitters out. They make his tummy swoosh and swirl. His Jitters happen when there are too many people, too much noise, or too many changes to his day. Juan doesn't like surprises.Tomorrow there is an athletic event planned at school, which makes Juan very nervous. But his teacher has the perfect solution: math--Juan's favorite subject! Counting, sorting, and matching help Juan calm his Jitters. By making math part of the day's athletic games, and by appointing Juan the official judge, his teacher can make sure that Juan will have fun and feel included. The class is calling it the Mathletic Games! Parents of children 4 to 8 years-old can use this book to help teach kids about neurodiversity, inclusion, and the beauty in what makes every one of us unique. Teachers will find the book meets several Common Core Standards for pre-K through third grade in reading and math, and nurtures multiple domains of scholastic development.
Juan Hormiga
by Gustavo RoldanA whimsical tale in which family lore inspires newfound daring, told by Argentina's sleepiest antJuan Hormiga, the greatest storyteller of his entire anthill, loves to recount his fearless grandfather's adventures. When Juan and his fellow ants gather around for storytime, he hypnotizes all with tales of his grandfather's many exploits - including his escape from an eagle's talons and the time he leapt from a tree with just a leaf for a parachute. When he's through telling these tales, Juan loves to cozy up for a nice long nap. He's such a serious napper that he takes up to ten siestas every day! Though well loved by his ant friends, Juan decides telling tales and sleeping aren't quite enough for him - it's time to set off on his own adventure. With whimsical, irresistible illustrations, Juan Hormiga affirms the joys of sharing stories, and of creating your own out in the world.
Judy Moody, M. D.: The Doctor is In! (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level M)
by Peter Reynolds Megan McDonald<p>Judy gets a taste of her own medicine in a hilarious new episode sure to tickle your humerus (aka funny bone) and put you in a very Judy Moody mood! <p>She took her own temperature. With the fancy thermometer that beeped. It was not normal. It was not 98.6. Judy's temperature was 188.8! Judy's temperature was 00.0! Judy's temperature was beep-beep-beep-beep-beep. She, Judy Moody, had the temperature of an outer-space alien! <p>Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and now, she, Judy Moody, is in a medical mood! It's no secret that Judy wants to be like Elizabeth Blackwell, first woman doctor, when she grows up. So when Class 3T starts to study the Amazing Human Body, Judy can hardly wait to begin her better-than-best-ever third-grade projects: show-and-tell with something way rarer than a scab, a real-live ooey-gooey operation, and a cloning experiment that may create double trouble for Judy and her friends. RARE!</p>
Judy Moody, Mood Martian (Judy Moody #Book Twelve)
by Megan McDonaldIt's Backwards Day, so Judy Moody double-dares herself to become Queen of the Good Mood for one whole week. Can she do it? Will the real Judy Moody please stand up? In honor of Backwards Day, Judy Moody double-dares herself to become a NOT moody, cool-as-a-cucumber Queen of the Good Mood for one whole week. But when her combed hair, matching outfits, and good moods hang around for days after, her friends begin to worry. Could this smiley Judy be an imposter?
El juego de Gerald: GERALD'S GAME (Bestseller Oro Ser.)
by Stephen KingUna de las novelas más angustiosas y claustrofóbicas del maestro del terror. En una cabaña aislada, desnuda y esposada a la cabecera de la cama, Jessie asiste inerte al macabro desenlace del juego erótico de Gerald, el hombre con quien ha convivido durante veinte años y que ahora está tendido en el suelo junto al lecho, muerto. Sola, sin poder liberarse, acuciada por el hambre y la sed y asediada por los fantasmas del pasado, Jessie se enfrenta al desafío de sobrevivir a la situación, mientras va adquiriendo conciencia de que la realidad es aún más pavorosa que la peor de sus pesadillas. La crítica ha dicho...«Uno de sus mejores libros.»USA Today «Espeluznante terror psicológico.»The New York Times «Una trama tan astuta que nos retiene, nos absorbe hasta la última página.»Newsweek
Juegos con pelota (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level C #5)
by Ellen Catala¡Juguemos con la pelota! ¿Sabes jugar softbol, fútbol americano, fútbol o tenis? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Jugamos en la nieve (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level D #18)
by Annette Smith Lyz Turner-ClarkKate y mamá pasan un día divertido. Kate le escribe a papá para contarle todo. NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others
by Maria Dismondy; Bob SornsonWhen Pete starts at a new school, he soon finds out that being a bystander to bad behavior is not tolerated.
Julia and the Triple C
by Staffan GnosspeliusJoin the Triple C, the Children's Childish Club, and be as childish as you like! Julia's bad day takes a turn in this delightful debut picture book that shows the joy that can come from simply being a child.Julia has had a terrible day and her uncle is trying to cheer her up after school. He does this by introducing her to the Triple C, the Childish Children's Club. The Club encourages people to slow down and enjoy certain things that are easy to neglect. Like walking at your own pace even if everybody else is rushing past, smiling at strangers, jumping in puddles, collecting conkers, and, especially, asking 'Are we there yet?' as many times as you like. Or simply by imagining silly or preposterous or lovely things. Staffan Gnosspelius's delightful, sometimes hilarious, and utterly unique illustrations are full of emotion and the perfect complement to this story of making a bad day better. Julia and the Triple C will inspire young readers in simple and unexpected ways.
Julia, Child
by Kyo MaclearJulia and Simca are two young friends who agree that you can never use too much butter -- and that it is best to be a child forever. Sharing a love of cooking and having no wish to turn into big, busy people who worry too much and dawdle too little, they decide to create a feast for growing and staying young. A playful, scrumptious celebration of the joy of eating, the importance of never completely growing up and mastering the art of having a good time, Julia, Child is a fictional tale loosely inspired by the life and spirit of the very real Julia Child -- a story that should be taken with a grain of salt and a generous pat of butter.
Julia the Sleeping Beauty Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Fairy Tale Fairies #1)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin the Fairy Tale Fairies as they make sure everyone's favorite fairy tale characters get their happily ever after! Happily Ever After? Once upon a time, Rachel and Kirsty were excited to attend the special Fairy TaleFestival at TipTop Castle. But when Jack Frost steals the Fairy Tale Fairies' magic items, stories everywhere get all jumbled up. Even worse, characters from inside the books are coming to life and finding their way into the human world! Rachel and Kirsty have to work quickly to help Julia find her magic jewelry box. Without it, Sleeping Beauty will never wake up! Find the special fairy object in each book and help save the Fairy Tale Magic!
Julian, Dream Doctor (Julian's World)
by Ann Cameron"If Julian has not already won readers' hearts with his [earlier] exploits, he will here when he tries to find out his father's secret dream for a birthday present. Surprised at hearing his father mumble 'two snakes,' Julian duly catches and presents them, only to discover that snakes are his father's recurring nightmare. Cameron's style is elegantly smooth and the characters come alive through easy dialogue and involving action."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. From the Hardcover edition.
Julian, Secret Agent (Julian's World)
by Ann CameronSecret agents Julian, Huey, and Gloria are already heroes. They have rescued a dog and saved a toddler from drowning. But what they really want is to nab a real-live bank robber. Just when it looks like they might catch the crook, the police chief steps in. The supersleuths find that they're the ones who are in trouble--with a capital T!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Julian's Glorious Summer (Julian's World)
by Ann CameronBicycles-shiny, whizzing, wobbly bicycles-scare Julian more than lions or tigers. But how can he tell that to his best friend, Gloria? She can already ride with no hands. So instead of telling the truth, Julian makes up a little fib. And he almost gets away with it-until his fib backfires and Julian finds himself in the biggest, most confounding fix ever.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Julie Andrews: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Christy WebsterHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Julie Andrews, the beloved award-winning actress and singer! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers.This Little Golden Book about Dame Julie Andrews--Broadway icon, film star, and author--is a great read-aloud for young children as well as their parents and grandparents. Her iconic roles in My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, and The Sound of Music make her a household name for all ages!Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people: Lucille BallQueen Elizabeth IIDolly PartonMisty CopelandBetty WhiteFrida KahloRuth Bader GinsburgJackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.Carol BurnettWillie NelsonBeyoncéHarry BelafonteBob RossDwayne JohnsonTaylor SwiftSimone BilesIris ApfelTony Bennett
Julius
by Angela JohnsonA humorous and joyful celebration of love and sharing by the award-winning and bestselling duo, Angela Johnson and Dav Pilkey.When Maya's grandfather comes to visit from Alaska, he brings a surprise in a crate -- something, he says, to teach her "fun and sharing." Maya hopes it's a horse or a big brother. But instead, it's a huge, pink pig named Julius! Maya's parents see Julius as a slob, but Maya feels differently. She sees a playmate, a protector, and a sharer in all that's magical and wild.This brand-new edition of the classic picture book by award-winning author Angela Johnson and illustrator Dav Pilkey will teach a new generation of readers about friendship, affection, and sharing, with lots of laughs along the way.
Julius (Orchard Award-winning Picture Books)
by Angela JohnsonMaya's grandfather brings her, from Alaska, a huge, pink pig named Julius, and together the two of them learn about friendship, affection, and sharing.
Jumanji: 30th Anniversary Edition
by Chris Van AllsburgRoll the dice, make your move, and plunge into one of the most imaginative stories of our time!The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were searching for something interesting to do, so they decided to give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be launched into the most exciting and bizarre adventure of their lives...This picture book classic from Chris Van Allsburg has been honored with many awards, including the Caldecott Medal. The surreal story also became the basis of multiple blockbuster film adaptations.This story about a game that comes startlingly to life is a family favorite that inspires imagination and explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality.
Jump!: From the Life of Michael Jordan
by Floyd CooperWhat was Michael Jordan like as a boy? You might be surprised that the greatest professional basketball player ever wasn't even the best player in his own family!Michael Jordan was once just an ordinary little boy growing up in a North Carolina suburb, trying to keep up with his older brother Larry. Michael was always good at sports, but it seemed like Larry was always going to be bigger, quicker, and luckier. But Michael never gave up, and his practicing began to pay off. Then one summer day during a backyard game of one-on-one, Larry Jordan's "little" brother took him--and the whole family--by surprise! Based on actual events, this story of a friendly sibling rivalry is enhanced by Floyd Cooper's stunning two-tone art. Jump! even features a gate-fold depicting Michael Jordan's trademark leap that will send young readers soaring.
Jump (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level A, Lesson 32)
by Maryann DobeckFountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade
Jump (I Like to Read)
by David McPhailFor the very newest readers, a funny story with charming illustrations--about friendship, animals, and jumping!--by a beloved author-illustrator.I can jump.She can jump.A bug, a cow (over the moon, of course) . . . even a hippo can jump. Delightful illustrations by David McPhail and simple text will have new readers jumping for joy!
Jump! (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Julie WinterbottomNIMAC-sourced textbook