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Cloth: 5-Step Handicrafts for Kids (5-Step Handicrafts for Kids)
by Anna LlimósGuaranteed to spark children's imagination, this book shows how easy it is to make a wide range of whimsical cloth objects using commonly available fabrics such as wool, felt, burlap, and cleaning cloths. In five easy steps, kids will have fun crafting everything from a three-dimensional dog, to a marionette, pompom keychain, and textile collage. These experiments in color, texture, and shape will provide hours of hands-on entertainment.
Clothes (Wants Vs Needs Ser.)
by Linda StanifordThis title takes a simple look at the difference between wants and needs with relation to clothes. Clothing is a basic need, but do we really need all the clothes we have?
Clothes in Many Cultures (Life Around The World Ser.)
by Heather AdamsonGet ready to see what people are wearing all over the world. How are their clothes like yours? How are they different?
Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do
by Kathryn Heling Deborah HembrookTeach your little one about a wide spectrum of careers with this playful guess-and-reveal picture book—perfect for reading aloud with preschool-age children and up! A community-oriented, gender-neutral, and rhyme-filled introduction to jobs that support and enhance societyWho wears what to work? The clues in each lively verse can be spotted hanging from the clotheslines. A mail carrier&’s uniform, the artist&’s brushes, and the chef&’s apron all hang from the clothesline. Then turn the page to learn which professionals wear and use the special gear in the jobs they do. Clever illustrations show the workers helping one another, and in the end, everyone joins together for a celebration that is out of this world.
Clothesline Clues to Sports People Play
by Kathryn Heling Deborah HembrookGet in the game and use clues on the clotheslines to identify a slew of sports. Catchy rhymes and visual cues introduce young readers to sports in this companion to Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do. The clues in each lively verse can be spotted hanging from the clotheslines. What athlete wears those items? Turn the page to discover the sport at hand—and the athlete in full gear! From baseball and soccer, to fencing and archery, there's something for everyone—including a surprise ending. A perfect choice for reading aloud and encouraging kids to join in the guessing and reveal. Andy Robert Davies's quirky illustrations build a separate story from the text. Close attention to the details will help young readers build their own storytelling skills and help them make visual connections.
Clothesline Clues to the First Day of School
by Kathryn Heling Deborah HembrookCatchy rhymes and visual cues introduce young readers to the people they'll encounter as they embark on their first day of school.Spot A+ clues on the clothesline to identify all the people who make starting school so much fun! A follow-up to Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do and Clothesline Clues to Sports People Play, the clues in each lively verse can be spotted hanging from the clotheslines. From teacher to custodian, from crossing guard to new friends, who wears what?
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
by Judi Barrett Ron BarrettLife is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. Images and image descriptions available.
Clown Fish (Sea Life Ser.)
by Mari SchuhSwim along with the clown fish on the reef. These eye-catching fish live in anemones for safety and food. Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean.
Clowns from Outer Space (Boo Books)
by Michael DahlElla can't wait to celebrate Tia's birthday. But when Ella arrives at the party, there are clowns everywhere. Ella does not like clowns, and these clowns seem extra creepy and a little secretive. Just what are these clowns up to? With short chapters, easy-to-read text, and enhanced back matter, Boo Books deliver just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.
Clueless: A Totally Classic Picture Book
by Amy HeckerlingThis illustrated storybook captures the unforgettable fashions, vocabulary, and characters of the iconic 1995 film Clueless with an adorable kid-friendly adaptation about making friends.Cher and Dionne are the coolest kids at Bronson Alcott Elementary School in Beverly Hills. When a new -- very unique, grunge-chic, and possibly clueless -- girl named Tai comes along, Cher and Dionne take her under their wings. They tell her how to dress and what hobbies to take up to be a part of their friend group. But Tai really likes skateboarding, baggy clothes, and wants to hang out more with the group of skateboarders. Cher and Dionne try a variety of ways to change Tai, alongside a cast of characters including Murray, Amber, Travis, Summer, Elton, and Miss Geist. But in the end, they realize that people are different and that's what makes them so cool!
Clues to the Universe
by Christina LiThis stellar debut about losing and finding family, forging unlikely friendships, and searching for answers to big questions will resonate with fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead.The only thing Rosalind Ling Geraghty loves more than watching NASA launches with her dad is building rockets with him. When he dies unexpectedly, all Ro has left of him is an unfinished model rocket they had been working on together.Benjamin Burns doesn’t like science, but he can’t get enough of Spacebound, a popular comic book series. When he finds a sketch that suggests that his dad created the comics, he’s thrilled. Too bad his dad walked out years ago, and Benji has no way to contact him.Though Ro and Benji were only supposed to be science class partners, the pair become unlikely friends, and Ro even figures out a way to reunite Benji and his dad. But Benji hesitates, which infuriates Ro. Doesn’t he realize how much Ro wishes she could be in his place?As the two face bullying, grief, and their own differences, Benji and Ro try to piece together clues to some of the biggest questions in the universe.A Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club selection * A Junior Library Guild Selection * A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
Clumsy Crab (Ocean Adventures)
by Ruth GallowayNipper doesn't like his huge, clumsy claws. They are no use at all and they just get in the way. Nipper would much rather have tickly arms like Octopus, or tentacles like Sea Jelly, or flippety flippers and fins like Turtle and the fish. But one day, when he is playing with his friends, Nipper finds that his claws are very useful after all!
Clutter Clean-out and Other Stories (Felicity Wishes)
by Emma ThomsonClutter Clean Out - Felicity's compulsive shopping habit means it's time for a clean out but what can she do with it all? Surely her creative fairy friends will have some ideas. . . River Rescue - The fairies think a picnic by the river is the perfect way to spend a day, but someone has been there before them. . . Seed Surprise - Felicity's terrified of creepy crawlies so Daisy's organic garden idea doesn't appeal, but the lure of organic strawberry milkshakes may change her mind!
Clyde Likes to Slide (Clyde the Hippo)
by Keith MarantzIn this entertaining 8x8, Clyde can't wait to go down the slide--until he sees how high it is!Clyde has a problem: He's at the top of the slide at the playground, only it's much higher than the slide he's used to at home, so he starts to imagine all the things that could go wrong. What if the slide is too hot? What if it starts to rain? What if he goes down so fast, he shoots off into space? There's only one way to find out--but can he do it?
Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life (Clydeo)
by Jennifer AnistonFrom global superstar and everyone’s F-R-I-E-N-D Jennifer Aniston comes a delectable and fun-filled picture book about self-discovery and self-confidence starring her food-loving dog Clydeo! Everyone in the Clyde family knows what their “thing” is, except Clydeo.Clydeo doesn’t love to surf like his uncle. He isn’t into painting blindfolded like his cousin. And digging for dinosaur bones like his aunt is definitely not his thing. Clydeo tries everything he can think of, but nothing seems to make his world sparkle. Will Clydeo ever find what he loves to do most?Find out in this relatable and heartwarming story brought to you by actress, producer, and entrepreneur Jennifer Aniston.
Coat of Many Colors (Trophy Picture Bks.)
by Dolly PartonDolly Parton lends the lyrics of her classic song "Coat of Many Colors" to this heartfelt picture book for young readers.Country music legend Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love "in every stitch." Beautiful illustrations pair with Parton's poetic lyrics in this heartfelt picture book sure to speak to all young readers.
Cobras (Snakes Ser.)
by Melissa HigginsCobras strike prey with their venomous fangs. Read about these hooded hunters.
Coco and the Caterpillars
by Geraldo ValérioA boy loves his garden, and everything in it, especially all the tiny insects. But … his pet chicken Coco loves them too! When a boy finds a clutch of butterfly eggs in his garden, he can’t stop thinking about the beautiful butterflies they will become. He keeps the eggs a secret from Coco, who finds all the insects in the garden yummy! The boy watches as the eggs hatch, and brightly striped caterpillars appear, growing bigger and juicier every day. But one day, when his back is turned, Coco gobbles up the caterpillars and falls ill. The boy is torn between worry for Coco and sorrow that the caterpillars have been eaten. But then he makes a wonderful discovery — his dream of butterflies in the garden just might come true after all. Artist Geraldo Valério brings us a charming story inspired by his childhood passion for the butterflies in his family’s garden. Key Text Features dialogue illustrations speech bubbles Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
Cocoa the Tour Dog: A Children's Picture Book
by Adam Mansbach Stick Figure#1 best-selling reggae artist Stick Figure (Scott Woodruff) and #1 New York Times best-selling author Adam Mansbach team up for a sweet, funny children's picture book about a real-life rescue dog turned worldwide icon Cocoa the Tour Dog is the saga of an Australian shepherd who meets her soul mate: a struggling musician, Scott, with dreams of spreading love on stages across the globe. When Scott's work starts to pay off, Cocoa wanders onstage herself and finds sudden fame—and the two of them embark on an adventure that takes them around the world playing music, delighting fans, and ignoring leash laws. But as the pace of life quickens, Cocoa begins to feel worn out—she misses the simpler times, and she's no longer seeing the world with puppy eyes. Luckily, Scott has just the thing to restore Cocoa's sense of wonder: a little sister dog. The two of them set off on an adventure to add Molly to the family, and soon Cocoa is teaching the puppy all about life on the road . . . and even how to take it to the stage.
Code of Silence: Living a Lie Comes with a Price (The Code of Silence Novels #3)
by Tim ShoemakerTelling the Truth Could Get Them Killed. Remaining Silent Could Be Worse. When Cooper, Hiro, and Gordy witness a robbery that leaves a man in a coma, they find themselves tangled in a web of mystery and deceit that threatens their lives. After being seen by the criminals—who may also be cops—Cooper makes everyone promise never to reveal what they have seen. Telling the truth could kill them. But remaining silent means an innocent man takes the fall, and a friend never receives justice. Is there ever a time to lie? And what happens when the truth is dangerous? The three friends, trapped in a code of silence, must face the consequences of choosing right or wrong when both options have their price.
Coding (Real World Math): Puzzles, Games, Challenges, And Computer Coding Concepts For The Problem Solver In You
by Jennifer SzymanskiFollow the robot and get ready to use math to learn to code!1 robot … 2 robots … 3! Programmers use math every day to write code that helps computers and robots do their jobs. Join a real coder to learn about STEPS of a program, PATTERNS in code, IF/THEN statements, and more. Then test your math skills with special You Can Do It challenges.This brand-new series demonstrates how math skills can be applied to high-interest topics and careers in Coding, Building, Tracking Animals, and Space Exploration. The K-2 math concepts include counting 1-100 with basic addition and subtraction, using the power of 10, measuring, and simple geometry. Real world scientists, architects, programmers, and mathematicians model hands-on, from-the-field experiences in a way that will make children excited to use and expand their math skills!
Coding Concepts for Kids: Learn to Code Without a Computer
by Randy LynnCoding for kids without a computer—an offline skill-building book for ages 5 to 7Coding helps kids develop analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and beyond! In this exciting guide to coding for kids, your child will discover the core concepts of coding through colorful games and activities—without using a computer.These fun challenges can be done right inside the book or with everyday objects to help kids practice the same skills coders use, like writing clear instructions, recognizing patterns, and working efficiently. There's even a place for your beginner to invent their own codes!This coding for kids book features:Coding fundamentals—Practice algorithms, loops, conditionals, optimization, debugging, and variables with games that help kids think like a computer programmer.Meet the coder crew—Explore coding for kids with a whole cast of characters, including Al the helper, Pixel the creative expert, Lo the problem-solver, Bug the pattern-spotter, and their robot dog Spot the Bot!On and off the page—Sharpen skills with fun on-the-page puzzles and off-the-page activities that give kids a chance to practice in different ways.Set your little ones up for success with coding for kids that only requires a pencil, paper, and their imagination.
Coding for Kids: Learn Coding Skills, Create 10 Fun Games, and Master Scratch
by Matthew HighlandLearn to code awesome games with Scratch—a fun starter guide for kids 6 to 10Explore basic coding concepts and skills and start creating your own games right away! Coding for Kids: Scratch is a complete guide that makes mastering the Scratch programming language fun and easy for kids.From sprites and code blocks to scripts and scorekeeping, Coding for Kids: Scratch helps you discover everything you need to know to create 10 amazing games that you and your friends can play. Watch your confidence grow with step-by-step instructions and clear directions that keep things simple—even as the games you're making get more challenging. Game on!Coding for Kids: Scratch includes:Coding for kids—Learn Scratch terms and concepts, then use them to build games you can start playing immediately.Create 10 games—Cake Clicker, Dino Hunt, Crystal Keeper, and more—code, play, and share 10 cool games.Master Scratch—Simple directions, full-color screenshots, and projects that get more difficult make practicing Scratch a breeze.Make coding for kids fun and games with Coding for Kids: Scratch.
Cog
by Greg van EekhoutFive robots. One unforgettable journey. Their programming will never be the same. Wall-E meets The Wild Robot in this middle grade instant classic about five robots on a mission to rescue their inventor from the corporation that controls them all. Cog looks like a normal twelve-year-old boy. But his name is short for “cognitive development,” and he was built to learn. But after an accident leaves him damaged, Cog wakes up in an unknown lab—and Gina, the scientist who created and cared for him, is nowhere to be found. Surrounded by scientists who want to study him and remove his brain, Cog recruits four robot accomplices for a mission to find her.Cog, ADA, Proto, Trashbot, and Car’s journey will likely involve much cognitive development in the form of mistakes, but Cog is willing to risk everything to find his way back to Gina.In this charming stand-alone adventure, Greg van Eekhout breathes life and wisdom into an unforgettable character and crafts a story sure to earn its place among beloved classics like Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.
Cognitive Development for Academic Achievement: Building Skills and Motivation
by James P. ByrnesThis integrative text spotlights what educators need to know about children's cognitive development across grade levels (PreK-12) and content areas. The book provides a concise introduction to developmental neuroscience and theories of learning. Chapters on general cognitive abilities probe such crucial questions as what children are capable of remembering at different ages, what explains differences in effort and persistence, and how intelligence and aptitudes relate to learning. Domain-specific chapters focus on the development of key academic skills in reading, writing, math, science, and history. Multiple influences on academic achievement and motivation are explored, including school, family, cultural, and socioeconomic factors. Each chapter concludes with clear implications for curriculum and instruction.