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Chance and the Butterfly (Orca Young Readers)
by Maggie De VriesEvery time Chance turns around, he gets in trouble. In school, he can't sit still. Reading is hard and math is harder, but anything to do with science fascinates him. When his class starts raising butterflies from caterpillars, Chance is hooked. School is suddenly fun again, but when he decides to take his caterpillar home, he learns that loving something often means letting it go.
Chance of a Lifetime (Saddle the Wind)
by Deborah KentAfter the bloody Battle of Vicksburg, Jacquetta May Logan is separated from her family. She returns to the family plantation to find that it has been turned into a hospital for Yankee soldiers, and the Yankees plan to commandeer her father's herd of Morgan horses for the army. In this tumultuous situation Jacquetta turns for help to Peace, one of her family's slaves. Through a week of adventures she and Peace form a bond based on their love of horses and the fact that each of them is searching for lost family. This is the first of four novels in the Saddle the Wind series.
Chance the Rapper: Independent Master of Hip-Hop Flow (Movers, Shakers, and History Makers)
by Jamie HudallaChance the Rapper rose to fame in the late 2000s. He collaborates with many other musicians and gives back to his home city, Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Chance's life as a famous rapper!
Change Is in the Air, Mallory (Mallory #24)
by Laurie FriedmanEverything in Mallory McDonald's life is changing! Fourth grade is over and summer is off to a shaky start. The Winstons are moving from Wish Pond Road to a bigger house across town, so Mallory's best friends, Mary Ann and Joey, won't be living next door anymore. And her friend Chloe Jennifer will be gone for the whole summer. On top of all this, Mallory's cat, Cheeseburger, suddenly gets sick! How will Mallory deal with all these changes? Will the vet help Cheeseburger get well? And will Mallory find new ways to have fun this summer?
Change Up
by Paul Mantell Derek JeterIn the third book in the New York Times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, Derek’s father keeps his promise to coach his son’s youth baseball team.Derek is sure this will be the best season yet! He has it all planned—his dad will have him start at shortstop, and the team will cruise to a championship. But sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. Change Up focuses on a key life lesson of Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation—Deal with Growing Pains—in the series companion to Hit & Miss and The Contract, about which The Wall Street Journal said, “the play by play action is exciting and the lessons many.”
Change of a Dress (Cinderella Cleaners)
by Maya GoldThirteen-year-old Diana is to help out at her family dry cleaning business every day after school. But Diana soon discovers that the place has a secret: In the back room, the smart, savvy tailors sometimes try on the cool clothes. When Diana is modeling a luxe coat, she finds in its pocket the invitation to a Broadway gala opening...and decides to assume the role of the coat owner--and go to the event! Hilarity, mistaken identities, and even some light romance ensue...
Change the World Before Bedtime
by Josh Chalmers Mark Kimball MoultonA rhyming story about changing the world by doing simple things Unleash your inner superhero and embark on a thrilling mission to change the world with the second edition of Change the World Before Bedtime. Let this be your guide as you discover the extraordinary power of ordinary acts of kindness, compassion, and love. Written in simple, engaging rhyme, this story takes an inspirational look into how the little things in life – a smile, a kind word, a simple deed – can help change the world in a big way. Through 18 stunning illustrations, children will read about eating right, cleaning up the Earth by recycling and conserving, helping the sick and those less fortunate, and working in a group to make bigger miracles. Every kid can be a superhero before bedtime! This updated second edition includes eight additional pages packed with interactive activities that encourage creativity and empower children to unleash their superhero potential. From a space to draw their self-portrait, to a make-your-own superhero cape activity, young readers can fully immerse themselves in the world of superheroes and express their unique identities. This educational and inspirational read-aloud is perfect for children from pre-K to second grade. Raise the next generation of superheroes with the second edition of Change the World Before Bedtime. Early reader–ages 5-8.
Changeling: Changeling (The Oddmire #1)
by William RitterMagic is fading from the Wild Wood. To renew it, goblins must perform an ancient ritual involving the rarest of their kind—a newborn changeling. But when the night arrives to trade a human baby for a goblin one, something goes terribly wrong. After laying the changeling in a human infant’s crib, the goblin Kull is briefly distracted. By the time he turns back, the changeling has already perfectly mimicked the human child. Too perfectly: Kull cannot tell them apart, so he leaves both babies behind. <p><p> Tinn and Cole are raised as human twins, neither knowing what secrets may be buried deep inside one of them. When they are thirteen years old, a mysterious message arrives, calling the brothers to be heroes and protectors of magic. The boys must leave their sleepy town and risk their lives in the Wild Wood, journeying through the Deep Dark to reach the goblin horde and uncover who they truly are. In this first book in a new fantasy-adventure series, New York Times bestselling author William Ritter takes readers on a journey of monsters, magic, and discovery.
Changes for Addy: A Winter Story (An American Girl #6)
by Connie PorterAs 1865 ends, Addy still longs to have her whole family together. She's begun to give up hope when the Walker family finally gets word that baby Esther, Auntie Lula, and Uncle Solomon have started out for Philadelphia. <P><P>Addy begins to search the city for them. Her search is rewarded, but the reunion she dreamed of is mixed with joy and deep sorrow. Freedom has cost her family dearly. <P><P>As Addy prepares for her reading at the Emancipation Celebration at church, she wonders if she even believes the famous words about freedom she is supposed to read. Momma reminds Addy that their family will always be together as long as their love and courage live in her heart
Changing Earth
by Janette SchusterNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Changing Earth introduces students to the earth science concept of how the distinct features of Earth came to be.
Changing Tunes (Love Puppies)
by JaNay Brown-WoodAdorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning!Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day!Noodles is so excited for her cousin Curlicue to visit! But when duty calls, the pups have to put their fun plans on hold to help Magnolia. Her two moms are so busy taking care of Magnolia’s new baby brother that she feels forgotten. Can Curlicue and the Love Puppies find a way to make sure Magnolia feels loved and included in her family again?With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!
Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM
by Tonya BoldenA celebratory and inspiring look at some of the most important Black women in STEM. Award-winning author Tonya Bolden explores Black women who have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates more than 50 women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields. In these profiles, young readers will find role models, inspirations, and maybe even reasons to be the STEM leaders of tomorrow. These stories help young readers to dream big and stay curious. The book includes endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.
Changing the Pattern: The Story of Emily Stowe
by Sydell WaxmanWhen Emily Stowe was born in Ontario in 1831, every girl’s life followed a set pattern. Regardless of her personality, intelligence, capabilities or creativity, her future was limited to housework and childcare. Emily Stowe was determined to change that pattern. Sydell Waxman, a writer, researcher and lecturer on women of the 1800s, tells of the events in the life of the young Emily Stowe which caused her to become, not only the first woman school principal and the first woman to practise medicine in Canada, but a pioneer in the fight for women’s rights. With the help of original sketches and archival material, Changing the Pattern also creates a vivid picture of Canada in the late 1800s as it follows Emily’s crusade to create new patterns for girls’ lives.
Channing O'Banning and the Rainforest Rescue (Channing O'Banning)
by Angela SpadyWhat Happens When Your Least Favorite Person Is Your Only Hope for Rescue? When Channing O'Banning's BFF goes gaga over new boy Marco, Channing wishes she could send him back to where he came from. Her wish turns into her worst nightmare when Marco tags along on her family's dream trip to Marco's home country of Costa Rica. With her secret sketchbook in tow, a colored pencil stuck in her ponytail, and adorable pot-bellied pig, Teeny, by her side, Channing embarks on a high-flying adventure through the Costa Rican rainforest. But when the feisty fourth-grade artist makes a few wrong turns and gets lost in the jungle, she discovers that maybe Marco isn't so bad after all. Through her wild escapades, Channing learns just how important it is to keep the earth--and friendships--healthy.at lives in South American rainforests. Chan is determined that she will someday capture the bird in her sketchbook.By a weird twist of fate, Channing's family takes a trip to Costa Rica with Marco's family. Determined to not let Marco ruin her trip, Chan sets off to find the quetzal, but she discovers more than she bargained for: first impressions aren't always correct, and it's so important not to judge others.Trim Size: 5.25 x 8
Channing O'Banning and the Turquoise Trail (Channing O'Banning)
by Angela SpadyHigh-Flying Adventure to the Wild West When fourth-grade artist Channing O'Banning unearths something very weird on the school playground, she's sure it's going to be the biggest thing ever to happen at Greenville Elementary. But things take a rocky turn, and Channing never wants to show her face at school again. Thankfully, Channing finds lots of rocks to hide under when her family visits the American West. With her signature colored pencil stuck in her ponytail and Teeny, the coolest pig on the planet, by her side, Channing discovers that art comes in many different forms--and that God is the greatest artist of all.borrow her super-cool Navajo turquoise ring, Channing is over the moon--until she loses the ring. As Chan searches for Nana's ring, hilarious antics ensue, but in the midst of the craziness, Channing learns a new perspective on history, friendship, and, especially, the importance of responsibility. Trim Size: 5.25 x 8
Chantrea Conway's Story: A Journey from Cambodia in 1975 (Journey to America Series)
by Clare PastoreThey left their homelands during the worst moments in history--and arrived in America ready to reach for their dreams. These are their stories...Dear Nary,I can't believe all that has happened since I last saw you. I met my father's family for the first time ever! We have so much fun together. My aunt and my cousin Kathy took me shopping, and the other day I ate fried chicken! I've never tasted anything so good. But I can't forget about the horrible things I saw before I left Cambodia. All those poor, injured children we cared for in the refugee camp... And the worst thing is, Grandmother says I probably won't see my father ever again. But I know in my heart that I will. I just know it!If I close my eyes and think really hard, I can almost imagine that you are here in Ohio, too. Maybe someday you will be... Your friend, Chantrea
Chaos Theory, Volume One: The Junior Novelization (Jurassic World)
by Steve BehlingGet ready for more dinosaur adventures in this Deluxe Junior Novelization based on the exciting new Jurassic World animated series Chaos Theory!Darius and his friends were able to survive Camp Cretaceous and the dinosaur-filled Isla Nublar, only to return to a whole new world now filled with dinosaurs. When an old friend finds themselves deep in dinosaur trouble, Darius gets everyone back together to go on their most dangerous adventure yet. This novelization retells the first exciting season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory and features an eight-pages full-color insert of images from the animated series!