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Wordly Wise 3000 (Direct Academic Vocabulary Instruction #K)
by Cheryl DresserNIMAC-sourced textbook
Wordly Wise, Grade K
by Cheryl DressierWordly Wise 3000 Level K develops key oral vocabulary that lays the foundation for literacy success and prepares students for the content area reading they will encounter in later grades. Vibrant illustrations motivate children and keep them focused while reinforcing key vocabulary words and concepts through a variety of teacher-led activities.
Wordplay
by Adam LehrhauptIn the funny, smart mold of The Day the Crayons Quit, this sneaky lesson about the parts of speech is also a delightful story about playground competition and new friends.When the parts of speech gather on the playground, Verb is always the star. She can climb! She can frolic! She can DO anything! Her friends Adjective, Adverb, and Interjection all watch admiringly. ("WOW!" says Interjection.)Then Noun comes along -- and Noun can BE anything. A person! A place! Even a thing! ("PRETTY!" says Interjection.) The other parts of speech are fascinated by this new kid, and Verb doesn't like it one bit.
Words Are Magic! (Step into Reading)
by Zaila Avant-gardeScripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde shares her love of words with new readers in this level 1 Step Into Reading book.Words are magic! Have you heard? Pick a letter. Make a word! New readers will find joyful encouragement in this level 1 easy reader that sings out about the magic of words. Encouraging kids to mix words, match words, shout and rap words, Scripps National Spelling champ Zaila Avante-garde takes readers along on a noisy and boisterous celebration of letters, sounds, and reading. It's the perfect first step for new readers, full of fun and energy, from one of America's most exciting and unique young voices. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Also available by Zaila Avant-garde:Words of Wonder from Z to AIt's Not Bragging If It's True
Words of Love: A Friend for Little Ones When They Need it the Most
by Jake BigginA helping hand for difficult moments, this book is about the big things little ones face, and a little dog who wants to help.This is the first in a series of four books created by author and illustrator Jake Biggin. The topics covered are Words of Love, Words of Wisdom, Words of Comfort, and Words of Kindness. The series was created because of the author’s desire to help his children navigate this strange post-pandemic world, and with the understanding that even little ones have their own questions, worries, and challenges. But the answers aren’t always clear. Each book in this enchanting series looks at different worries kids face, from feelings of self-doubt to how to make friends. Little readers will find a loving and loyal companion and mentor in this little dog. He is the friend we all wished we had growing up and one we want to overcome life’s ups and downs with. With charming illustrations throughout, the magic of this first book in the series is that it captures the thoughts and feelings we all have, throughout our lives, and offers supportive words of love, making it the perfect gift for anyone looking for a little hope and comfort.
Words of Wonder from Z to A
by Zaila Avant-gardeAn inspiring picture book from Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde, filled with her favorite motivational words from Z to A. Perfect for your little book lover and spelling ace!When 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde became the first Black American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021, the world took notice.Now, this extraordinary speller, writer, and basketball champ celebrates the world of words, with 26 of Zaila's favorite words, such as KINDNESS, HOPE, and RESILIENCE, alongside Zaila's encouraging and poetic thoughts.Each bright and busy page also includes an inspiring quotation from a famous thought leader. And an afterword to the book details the fascinating origins of each word.It's an uplifting picture book packed with motivation, learning, and fun, from one of America's most promising, unique, and accomplished young people.
Words to Make a Friend: A Story in Japanese and English
by Donna Jo NapoliA clever and innovative bilingual English/Japanese picture book about a Japanese girl and an American girl who prove you don't need to speak the same language to understand each other.When a young Japanese girl moves into her new house, she is happy to see a girl her age playing in the snow just outside her window. The only problem is the Japanese girl doesn't speak English and the American girl doesn't speak Japanese. How will these two girls have any fun at all? As it turns out, it's not that hard when both girls are looking for a friend! What starts with a simple "hello" and "konnichiwa" becomes a day filled with fun in the snow. Each girl's love of play, snow, and making a new friend transcends the need to speak the same language, and by using simple words in their own languages, along with a bit of charades, the girls find they have all they need to build a snow creature. An important book to show children that speaking the same language isn't a prerequisite to making a new friend.
Words with Wings and Magic Things
by Matthew BurgessFrom award-winning author Matthew Burgess and Caldecott medalist Doug Salati comes a spellbinding collection of poems for young readers that celebrates the power of words to awaken the imagination and alchemize the everyday. A gorgeous gift book for fans of Shel Silverstein with seven die-cut spreads throughout.Beyond the doorway of the first page of this collection awaits a dragon piñata, an alligator on the A train, a hungry yeti, an ice cream dream, jetpack sneakers, midnight firelight, a gray day, a plump tomato, a serious question and so much more. Whether you're feeling blue, lemon yellow or Day-Glo green, this inviting and magical book of poems takes young readers on an uplifting journey through everyday moments, moods and experiences, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. With enchanting illustrations throughout and seven die-cut portals that open into the realms of Welcome, Wonder, Wild, Weee!, Whoops & Wallops, Windows and Whispers & Well Wishes, Words With Wings and Magic Things explores how words can awaken us to a world of wonder and possibility. Step inside . . . and take flight!
Wordy Birdy
by Tammi SauerMeet Wordy Birdy, a very chatty bird who talks WAY more than she listens! A hilarious new story from Tammi Sauer, beloved author of Nugget & Fang, Chicken Dance, and My Alien. Wordy Birdy LOVES to talk. &“Hello, sunrise. Hello, pink sky. Hello, orange sky!&” But does she love to listen? NOPE. One day, while she&’s walking through the forest, her gift of the gab gets her into hot water: &“That&’s a pretty tree and that&’s a pretty tree and that&’s a pretty danger sign and that&’s a pretty tree. . . .&” Will this inattentive bird walk right into danger? Will her faraway thoughts lead her along a path of doom? It&’s up to her long-suffering, heard-it-all-before pals Squirrel, Raccoon, and Rabbit to save their distracted friend.Author Tammi Sauer will have kids and their parents in stitches with this funny, fast-paced, lovable caper about the importance of paying attention—and the importance of standing by your friends through thick and thin.And look for the hilarious sequel, Wordy Birdy Meets Mr. Cougarpants!Praise for Wordy Birdy: A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year&“laugh-out-loud funny . . . caregivers will certainly find this chuckleworthy.&”—Kirkus"amusing and entertaining"—School Library Journal"an entertaining approach to the topic of listening."—Booklist
Wordy Birdy Meets Mr. Cougarpants
by Tammi SauerWordy Birdy and her pals are back, in a hilarious new story with a truly ridiculous villain—from beloved author Tammi Sauer.Wordy Birdy and her pals are heading on a camping trip, and our favorite chatty bird is all ready for a big night under the stars. ("I brought pickles and bean burritos and more pickles and mashed potatoes and some pickles and . . .") But the friends soon find themselves in hot water when the dastardly Mr. Cougarpants stalks their campsite. Can Wordy Birdy talk them all out of this pickle? Grab your pack, grill up a s'more, and find out! Author Tammi Sauer (Chicken Dance, Nugget & Fang) will keep young readers and their parents giggling with this funny, chatty, boisterous adventure about the importance of listening AND the importance of speaking up for your friends!An ILA-CBC Children's Choice Book!Praise for Wordy Birdy Meets Mr. Cougarpants:"everyone can share a laugh."—Kirkus"Interspersing the narrative text with plenty of speech balloons and occasional questions for the audience, Sauer creates a story that&’s fun for reading aloud to young children."—Booklist Praise for Wordy Birdy:&“laugh-out-loud funny . . . caregivers will certainly find this chuckleworthy.&”—Kirkus"amusing and entertaining"—School Library Journal"an entertaining approach to the topic of listening."—Booklist
Work, Dogs, Work: A Highway Tail (I Can Read Level 1)
by James HorvathBeginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew! The text and art have been gently adapted from James Horvath’s picture book of the same title.Top dog Duke and his busy crew of construction worker dogs have a big day ahead of them as they race to repair a road. With miles of new road to lay, the crew gets to work using equipment like bulldozers, steamrollers, and paving trucks. But what happens when a rocky hill blocks the way? Time to bring in the demolition crew!Work, Dogs, Work is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Working Together
by Tammy Jones Margie Burton Cathy FrenchThis book is about the importance of helping out at home.
Working on the Railroad: An Adaptation of a Traditional Song
by Brooke Harris Vincent ViglaNIMAC-sourced textbook
World More Beautiful: The Life and Art of Barbara Cooney
by Angela Burke KunkelThis stunning and lyrical picture book biography details the life and art of celebrated children's book creator, Barbara Cooney.For every kid who loves art, here is the inspirational story of beloved illustrator and two-time Caldecott Medalist, Barbara Cooney. Barbara was born in a hotel in Brooklyn, with a view of the city and the sea. Her father loved numbers and money. But Barbara and her mother loved art, and color, and light. Barbara&’s favorite days were when she stayed home sick in bed and got to paint and draw. In the summers, they left New York for Maine, where Barbara scrambled among the rocks, wind whipping her hair, light sparkling on the water. Summer was grey, and blue, and green, and free. When Barbara grew up, she ventured out into the world with an art portfolio—she thought she might like to illustrate books. And she did, creating classics like Miss Rumphius, Island Boy, and Hattie and the Waves. Her character Miss Rumphius said, you must do something to make the world more beautiful. And that is exactly what Barbara did. It's a message that's sure to inspire young readers and creators today.
World War I: Scottish Tales Of Adventure
by Allan BurnettFrom the author of the And All That Series, a collection of stories of Scotland during World War I. Acclaimed children&’s author Allan Burnett turns his attention to the First World War in a book of explosively exciting and emotionally charged tales of bravery and adventure. Featuring the true exploits of soldiers, spies, pilots, sailors and many others, these stories, all based on interviews with these heroes themselves or their descendants, offer a unique, personal insight into the First World War that no conventional history book can ever hope to match.
World War II Q&A: 175+ Fascinating Facts for Kids (History Q&A)
by R. Kent RasmussenInteresting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 all about World War IIWas the Second World War a continuation of the First World War? How did children in the United States contribute to the war effort? Help young learners find the answers to these questions and more in this close-up look at the largest conflict the world has ever known. They'll learn how it began, who fought in it, and the ways it affected lives all around the globe—one unbelievable fact at a time.Go beyond other World War 2 books with:175+ amazing things to know—Kids will step back in time and explore the history of World War II with Q&As, true or false questions, and more.Easy-to-share facts—Provide kids with bite-sized facts that are simple to remember and exciting to tell their friends and family.A complete overview—Young learners will examine how the war started, the new ways it was fought, the effects it had on the lives of ordinary people, and more.Make learning about history easy with this top choice in books about World War 2.
World War II: Scottish Tales Of Adventure
by Allan BurnettThe Second World War from a Scottish point of view—stories about men and women, allies and enemies to captivate and intrigue young readers. Acclaimed children&’s author Allan Burnett turns his attention to the Second World War in a book of explosively exciting and emotionally charged tales of bravery and adventure. Featuring the true exploits of soldiers, spies, pilots, sailors and many others, these stories, all based on interviews with these heroes themselves or their descendants, offer a unique, personal insight into the Second World War that no conventional history book can ever hope to match. &“With accounts of life on a variety of fronts this is a valuable introduction to life during the Second World War for younger readers . . . In a slim volume he manages to pack a lot in, allowing the reader a taste of a wide range of views and experiences, and never succumbing to a simplistic goodies versus baddies take on things . . . the heart of the stories themselves is surely universal, reminding us that war is a multi-faceted business affecting different people in all sorts of different ways.&” —Daily Record
World in Between: Based on a True Refugee Story
by Susan Shapiro Kenan TrebincevicCo-written by a New York Times best-selling author, this moving story of a Muslim boy&’s exile from war-torn Bosnia to the United States offers a riveting refugee saga. Kenan loves drawing and playing soccer with his friends. He wants to be a famous athlete, hates it when his classmates trash his buck teeth by calling him &“Bugs Bunny,&” and fights with his big brother, who&’s too busy and cool for him lately. Sometimes his parents drive him crazy, but he feels loved and protected—until the war ruins everything. Soon, Kenan&’s family is trapped in their home with little food or water, surrounded by enemies. Ten months later, with help from friends and strangers, they finally make it out of the country alive. But that&’s only the beginning of their journey. An action-packed page-turner with heart about a kid doing his best during difficult times, World in Between celebrates the power of community and resilience, hope and kindness.
World of Reading: Disney Zombies: Three Tales of a Girl and a Zombie, Level 2 (World of Reading)
by Disney BooksZed and Addison may seem like an unlikely couple. After all, she's a cheerleader and he's a zombie. But when zombies are invited to attend Seabrook High, their worlds collide, and they have an immediate connection. This World of Reading Level 2 bindup follows their story from the beginning. Relive the best moments of the films like when Addison won a spot on Seabrook High's award-winning cheer squad, when Zed became the first zombie to take the field with the Seabrook football team, or that time a pack of werewolves arrived in town in search of their treasured moonstone. World of Reading Level 2 readers offer young fans an appropriate level of reading difficulty and include a list of vocabulary words included in each story. Complete your Disney Channel collection with these other fan favorites: World of Reading Descendants 3 Stronger Together World of Reading: Phineas and Ferb: Another Grand Adventure Gabby Duran Adventures in Alien Babysitting Big City Greens: Blood Moon The Owl House: Witches Before Wizards
World of Reading: Maleficent (World of Reading)
by Disney BooksMaleficent tells readers about a day in the life of an evil fairy, just in time for Halloween. It's no surprise that she has fun scaring everyone around her, to the best of her ability. This is the second title in an all-new Level 1 World of Reading series that features Disney Villains. The first book features the Queen of Hearts, and a story about the Evil Queen is coming soon.
World of Reading: Queen of Hearts (World of Reading)
by Steve BehlingThis book tells the story of the Queen of Hearts, the royal, short-tempered (and statured!) Villain of Alice in Wonderland.
World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends Dino-Rama (World of Reading)
by Steve BehlingSpidey, Spin, and Ghost Spider transform into dinosaurs in this 32-page Level 1 reader.When Team Spidey and Reptil try to stop Gobby and Rhino from wreaking havoc, Reptil's jewel breaks, turning them all into dinosaurs!Spidey fans will delight in this exciting 32-page level 1 reader filled with adventures, dino-transformations, and new baddies! With familiar words, simple sentence structures, and final frame illustrations, Spidey&’s latest adventure is perfect for beginning readers.Explore the World of ReadingThe World of Reading series provides emerging readers with stories that inspire and excite them, featuring characters they love. Each level is designed to help readers navigate the world of reading at just the right pace.Read about more of Team Spidey's amazing adventures in these books!Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Construction DestructionSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Team Spidey Does it All! Comic ReaderSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Panther PatienceSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Meet Team SpideyWorld of Reading: Spidey Saves the DayWorld of Reading: Super Hero HiccupsElectro's Gotta GlowAnd more!
World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Halted Holiday (World of Reading)
by Steve BehlingTeam Spidey works together to clear up traffic in this 32-page level 1 reader that relives the excitement of Spidey and His Amazing Friends holiday episode.When Miles' abuela gets stuck in the tunnel on her way to Thanksgiving dinner, Team Spidey swings into action to unblock the roads so families can be together for this traditional holiday meal. Super Hero fans can&’t miss this heartfelt 32-page story featuring Spidey and his amazing friends. With familiar words, simple sentence structures, and clear illustrations, Spidey&’s latest adventure is perfect for beginning readers. Explore Disney's World of Reading series, which provides emerging readers with books that inspire and excite them, featuring characters they love. Each level is designed to help readers navigate the wonderful world of reading at just the right pace.Read about more of Team Spidey's amazing adventures in these books!Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Construction DestructionSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Team Spidey Does it All! Comic ReaderSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Panther PatienceSpidey and His Amazing Friends: Meet Team SpideyWorld of Reading: Spidey Saves the DayWorld of Reading: Super Hero Hiccups