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Volcanoes!: Mountains of Fire (Step into Reading)
by Eric ArnoldA volcano could be called a sleeping mountain--that is, until it wakes up! What is it like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs? Young readers can learn what makes volcanoes "tick," and read about some of the most famous eruptions in history.
Volcanoes: Exploding Mountains (Into Reading, Benchmark 3-6, Level V #13)
by Terry Jennings Vicki JacobsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Volleyball Ace (Jake Maddox JV Girls)
by Jake MaddoxUntil now, Layla has balanced her school work and volleyball easily enough. In eighth grade, though, academic expectations are tougher. Student-athletes need at least a C average in all classes to play sports. When Layla's dedication to volleyball puts her algebra grade at risk, her chances of making the high school freshman team next year are on the line. Can she find a way to ace her classes like she does on the court?
Volleyball Vibe (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Karen Spafford-FitzHighlighting girls' volleyball, a sport that has overtaken girls' basketball in popularity, Volleyball Vibe shows how engagement in sports can boost self-esteem, confidence and foster responsibility and teamwork. The main character, Ria, is a teen girl whose obsession with beauty and fashion leads her mother to insist that she either get a job or join a team sport. At an age when too many girls stop competing athletically, Ria discovers her own capabilities as well as the rewards of challenging herself and connecting with others on a team. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group
Vote for Cupcakes!
by Sheryl Berk Carrie BerkCupcakes for the win!When Delaney discovers there's been a cut to the art budget, she decides it's time to make a change! The race for class president is quickly approaching, and Delaney's going to run. Her besties in Peace, Love, and Cupcakes are ready to help however they can. But when Delaney's demands start infringing on PLC's ability to get out their orders-and the girls' friendships- things start to get out of hand. The girls aren't sure Delaney really knows what it takes to become president...or whether she's running for the right reasons.As the election approaches, will it be Delaney for president? Or will her campaign-and the PLC-crash and burn?Sheryl Berk, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Soul Surfer, and her daughter Carrie, a cupcake connoisseur who has reviewed confections from around the world in her Carrie's Cupcakes Critiques newsletter, have cooked up a delightful series sure to be a treat.
Vote!
by Eileen Christelow&“It's hard to imagine a more accessible introduction to voting&” than Eileen Christelow's hilariously illustrated Vote!, now updated for the 2018 midterm elections. (Booklist, starred review)* &“It's hard to imagine a more accessible introduction to voting.&” —Booklist, starred review &“Explains the whys and wherefores of the voting process . . . and why it all matters.&” —Washington Post An ALA Notable Children's Book An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Eileen Christelow&’s Vote! has everything you need to know about voting and how our democracy works—parties, voter registration, campaigns, rallies, debates, Election Day, even recounts! Topics are presented in a clear, kid-friendly graphic format as the story of a local election unfolds, with hilarious commentary by the candidates&’ pets. Includes updated back matter for the 2018 midterm election.
Vote: The Theory, Practice, And Destructive Properties Of Politics (Liar Liar)
by Gary PaulsenKevin Spencer, the hero of Liar, Liar, Flat Broke, and Crush, has a knack for tackling big ideas and goofing up, so what's next? Politics, of course! He's running for office, and his campaign is truly unique.
Voting (A True Book series)
by Sarah De CapuaWhether being used to select a class president or a U.S. president, voting is a crucial part of American life. It can also be a surprisingly complicated process. Readers will learn who is eligible to vote in the United States, how voter registration works, and the importance of choosing carefully between candidates.
Voting: A Kid's Guide (Kids' Guide to Elections)
by Nel YomtovThe votes are in! What is voting all about? Readers find out why voting is important and how it plays a part our elections.
Voyage On The Great Titanic: Voyage On The Great Titanic (Dear America)
by Ellen Emerson WhiteOne of the most popular Dear America diaries of all time, Ellen Emerson White's bestselling VOYAGE ON THE GREAT TITANIC is now back in print with a gorgeous new package! Five years ago, Margaret Ann Brady's older brother left her in the care of an orphanage and immigrated to America. When the orphanage receives an unusual request from an American woman looking for a traveling companion, Margaret's teachers agree that she is the perfect candidate to accompany Mrs. Carstairs on the TITANIC, so that once Margaret arrives in New York she will be free to join her brother in Boston. But the TITANIC is destined for tragedy, and Margaret's journey is thrown into a frozen nightmare when the ship collides with an iceberg.
Voyage of the Dogs
by Greg Van EekhoutThis edge-of-your-seat action-packed story is Homeward Bound—set in space! SOS. Ship damaged. Human crew missing.We are the dogs. We are alone.Lopside is a Barkonaut—a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions in space. He and the crew aboard the spaceship Laika are en route to set up an outpost on a distant planet.When the mission takes a disastrous turn, the Barkonauts on board suddenly find themselves completely alone on their severely damaged ship.Survival seems impossible. But these dogs are Barkonauts—and Barkonauts always complete their mission.
Voyage of the Frostheart
by Jamie LittlerThe whimsy of Nevermoor meets the mythical world-building of Neil Gaiman in this unlikely hero's quest to find his parents--and find the home he's always longed for.In a snow-covered land where monsters rule the icy tundra, only song weavers hold the power to control these vicious giants. But for centuries song weavers have been the subject of suspicion--how can those who hold so much power be trusted?Ever since his parents were lost on a pathfinding expedition, Ash has spent his life as an outcast. As a budding song weaver, his village marked him as a potential threat, even though all he wants to do is protect them. Eager to find his place in the world, he and his cantankerous yeti caretaker seek passage on the Frostheart: a ship-like sleigh whose mission is to explore faraway lands.There he meets a fast-talking, spunky navigator, a walrus captain with a peg leg who runs a tight sleigh, and a mysterious traveler who encourages him to hone his song. But can Ash's song weaving save the Frostheart from the monsters hiding under the ice? Or will his untamed powers put his newfound friends in jeopardy?Chockfull of heart and humor, as well as Jamie Littler's irresistable illustrations, the journey of the Frostheart will win over readers and gatekeepers looking for a rich, gateway fantasy read.
Voyage of the Half Moon (Stories of the States Series)
by Tracey WestA fictionalized account of Henry Hudson's third attempt to find the Northwest Passage, sailing up what will come to be known as the Hudson River, accompanied by his twelve-year-old son.
Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
by Natasha FarrantFrom a beloved middle grade author: a propulsive seafaring adventure in search of loved ones and a place to call home. In the aftermath of World War One, everyone in the small town of Barton is rebuilding their lives. Ben needs to find his brother, Sam—who was wounded in action and is now missing—if he wants to avoid being sent to the orphanage. Lotti’s horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away from her beloved home to boarding school, just when she has successfully managed to get expelled from her last one. When a chance encounter brings the two children together, each recognizes the other as a kindred spirit. But just as they’ve found their feet, disaster strikes, and Ben and Lotti must run away. They hatch a plan to cross the English Channel on Ben’s narrowboat, the Sparrowhawk, and track down Sam in France. But there’s something in France that Lotti is looking for, too. . . . Funny, heartwarming, and wise, Voyage of the Sparrowhawk is full of high stakes, twists and connections, and—most of all—adventure.
Voyage with the Vikings (Imagination Station #1)
by Marianne Hering; Paul McCuskerOn their quest for the sunstone, the cousins meet Vikings Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson―and find the sunstone as they join Leif on his first voyage to North America. But the adventure is just beginning, for when they return to Mr. Whittaker's workshop with the sunstone, there is another note waiting for them, requesting a silver goblet.
Voyagers (Serie Voyagers #1)
by D. J. MacHaleÚnete a la misión. Salva el mundo. Un libro con multiplataforma online interactiva mediante la que podrás unirte a la tripulación Voyagers y convertirte en protagonista de la aventura. Los apagones totales se suceden: no hay gas ni electricidad, tampoco hay teléfono ni televisión ni internet... La tierra está a punto de quedarse a oscuras. Una misión se ha puesto en marcha. Objetivo: viajar al espacio exterior y encontrar los 6 elementos secretos que componen La Fuente, un nuevo tipo de energía que salvará el planeta. Pero antes hay que elegir la tripulación: una competición en la que los candidatos tendrán que unir sus fuerzas para superar retos imposibles al límite de sus fuerzas físicas y mentales. ¿Pero en quién confiar? La lucha será feroz: solo cuatro, los mejores, serán los elegidos. Tendrán que estar preparados para sobrevivir a los más inesperados peligros. ¿Y tú, estás preparado?Busca los códigos en el libro, descárgate los vídeos, desbloquea los juegos, resuelve los enigmas... ¡y forma parte de la tripulación más atrevida de la historia!
Voyagers: Escape the Vortex (Medieval Mysteries #5)
by Jeanne DuprauThe action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure. And you don't have long to wait--six books are coming all in one year! Earth is in danger! The only thing that can save our planet are six essential elements that can fuse into a new source of clean energy. But the elements are scattered throughout the galaxy. And it's up to the Voyagers--a team of four remarkable kids and an alien--to gather them all and return to Earth. The Voyagers' fifth stop is Planet Tundra and it may look like a giant marshmallow, but this is no winter wonderland--it's a winter nightmare! This frozen landscape is the deadliest the Voyagers have encountered yet. Then, when the Omega team finds themselves in trouble, only Team Alpha can save them. But if the tables were turned, would the Omegas do the same? Do you have what it takes to be a Voyager? Find out at VoyagersHQ.com.From the Hardcover edition.
Voyagers: The Seventh Element (Medieval Mysteries #6)
by Wendy MassThe action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure. And you don't have long to wait--six books are coming all in one year! Earth is in danger! The only thing that can save our planet are six essential elements that can fuse into a new source of clean energy. But the elements are scattered throughout the galaxy. And it's up to the Voyagers--a team of four remarkable kids and an alien--to gather them all and return to Earth. The Voyagers have made it to the last planet. If they complete this mission, they can finally go home. But they've been in space a long time, and it's starting to take its toll. When one of the crew falls deathly ill, the race back to Earth becomes even more urgent. They just have to combat fire-breathing dragons and an evil alien clone out to sabotage their every move. No big deal. At least the Voyagers have almost every element they need. Only one more to go--six elements to make the Source and save the world. So why is there a space in the Element Fuser for a seventh? Do you have what it takes to be a Voyager? Find out at VoyagersHQ.com.From the Hardcover edition.
Voyages In English 2011 Grade 4
by Patricia Healey Irene Kervick Anne B. Mcguire Adrienne SayboltResponding to the needs of teachers and students, this new edition provides ample opportunities for practice and review to ensure mastery and improved performance on standardized tests.
Voyages in English Student Practice Book (Fourth Grade)
by Loyola PressVoyages in English Practice Book provides all the practice and review needed for student mastery.