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Ah, Music!
by Aliki<P>Surveys the history and components of music, concentrating on Western musical traditions. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 2-3 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Aha! A Haiku
by Andrea VlahakisLearn more about haiku, which are short poems, written in a style created in Japan more than 400 years ago.
Ahoy!
by Sophie BlackallJoin a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator.Raise the mainsail! Batten the hatches! It's time to set sail…on the couch!There's a storm coming, and a child is ready to captain the ship. "Make haste and climb aboard," they call out to their parent, "before you're swept out to sea!" Sea? What sea? The parent is only trying to vacuum the rug. But the child is adamant. It's not a rug--it's the ocean. And that broom? It's the ship's mast. Soon enough, child and parent are both off on an imaginary nautical adventure!Here is a thoroughly engaging, hilarious picture book that celebrates the joys of playing make-believe--and hanging out with a parent!
Ahoy, Ghost Ship Ahead! #2
by Brian JamesWhile on watch in the crow's nest, the pirate kids spot something gaining on their ship: a ghost ship! Rotten Tooth refuses to believe them, so the kids know that they have to solve this mystery themselves. They spend a night on deck waiting for the ghost ship to approach, and then they plan to board it. But is it even possible to step onto a ghost ship? And if it is, is it possible to get off of it? .
Ahoy, Li'l Buccaneers!
by Mark IacolinaBuccaneers sail. Buccaneers steer. Buccaneers grumble, snarl, and sneer.Hardy har har! Calling all Lil Buccaneers to set sail on a fun adventure, filled with dancing, singing, sparring, and treasure hunting. Young swashbucklers and their pirate pals are guaranteed a mighty good time with this delightfully rip-roaring, rhyming book.
Aim High (Kids' Sports Stories)
by Shawn PryorFriends Kerry and Zack can't get enough of their favorite superhero, a bow-and-arrow-toting character named Brave Bowie. His magic arrows always save the day. But when the friends sign up for archery lessons, they soon learn that practice and hard work make real-life archers great in the sport, not cartoon tricks.
Air (Earth Materials and Systems)
by Tamra B. OrrAll living things need air to survive. Air also protects Earth. Discover why air is an important part of nature!
Air and Weather
by Lawrence Hall of Science University of California at BerkeleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Aircraft Carriers: A 4d Book (Mighty Military Machines Ser.)
by Matt ScheffWith flight decks and full facilities, aircraft carriers are hard-working warships ready to support any battle. Take to the sea to learn all about the military's decked-out floating airbases. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
Aisha the Princess and the Pea Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Fairy Tale Fairies #7)
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 Tale Festival 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 are on the lookout for Aisha's magic pea locket. Aisha needs it back to make sure the fairy tale princess gets her happy ending! Find the special fairy object in each book and help save the Fairy Tale Magic!
Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon (Dragon Girls #5)
by Maddy MaraWe are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Mei, Aisha, and Quinn are Treasure Dragon Girls. They draw on the power of precious gems to transform into mighty dragons. Tasked with keeping the the Magic Forest safe from harm, the Treasure Dragon Grls must come together as a team, embrace their clawsome new abilities, and save the day.The Shadow Sprites have stolen the Heartstring Violin. Aisha must harness the power of sapphires to rescue the violin, and return it to its rightful home in the Magic Forest's secret vault.Read all the books in the Treasure Dragon arc!#4: Mei the Ruby Treasure Dragon#5: Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon#6: Quinn the Jade Treasure Dragon
Akimbo And The Elephants
by Alexander Mccall SmithTen-year-old Akimbo lives on a game preserve in Africa. His father is the head ranger, and Akimbo is eager to help him whenever he can--even if it means getting into some pretty dangerous situations. In Akimbo and the Elephants, ivory poachers are killing grown elephants for their tusks and leaving the calves to die. When the authorities fail to turn up new leads, Akimbo sets out to save the elephants by posing as a hunter himself.
Akimbo and the Crocodile Man
by Alexander Mccall SmithWhen a visiting croc expert invites Akimbo along on a field study, Akimbo is thrilled. But when the crocodiles attack the guide, injuring him gravely, it will be up to Akimbo to cross a crocodile-infested river and jump start a truck to bring back help. A rousing new Akimbo adventure from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. Ages 7 to 9.
Akira To Zoltan: Twenty-Six Men Who Changed The World
by Cynthia Chin-Lee Megan Halsey Sean AddyThis companion to the best-selling AMELIA TO ZORA features twenty-six amazing men. From Akira Kurisawa, filmmaker, to Zoltán Kodály, musical innovator, learn what inspired each man to change the world around him. Detailed collages draw from various events in the men's lives.
Akorta the All-Seeing Ape: Series 25 Book 1
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the prison kingdom of Vakunda, a wicked wizard has kidnapped Queen Aroha's nephew. Tom and Elenna must face four new and deadly Beasts as they battle to rescue the boy. In book one of this series they travel to a monstrous jungle and do battle with a ferocious orang-utan!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Prison Kingdom series - don't miss out! Akorta the All-Seeing Ape; Lycaxa, Hunter of the Peaks; Glaki, Spear of the Depths and Diprox the Buzzing Terror. If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Akorta the All-Seeing Ape: Series 25 Book 1 (Beast Quest #124)
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the prison kingdom of Vakunda, a wicked wizard has kidnapped Queen Aroha's nephew. Tom and Elenna must face four new and deadly Beasts as they battle to rescue the boy. In book one of this series they travel to a monstrous jungle and do battle with a ferocious orang-utan!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Prison Kingdom series - don't miss out! Akorta the All-Seeing Ape; Lycaxa, Hunter of the Peaks; Glaki, Spear of the Depths and Diprox the Buzzing Terror. If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Al Roker's Extreme Weather: Tornadoes, Typhoons, and Other Weather Phenomena
by Al RokerNew York Times bestselling author, award-winning meteorologist, and TodayShow co-anchor Al Roker explores extreme weather phenomena in his first book for kids. This middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Dive deep into a world of fascinating weather with everyone’s favorite meteorologist, Al Roker!With this mesmerizing book that covers a wide range of topics, readers will learn about the conditions that generate unique weather occurrences like red sprites, thundersnow, and fogsicles.Surprising facts, colorful spreads, and captivating pictures will hook children and adults alike as they uncover the mysteries of extreme weather—some they never even knew existed!
Al rescate de las gallinas (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level N #88)
by Shane Nagle Dot MeharryNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Sami le gusta mucho ayudar a su vecino, el señor Grant, a cuidar de sus gallinas. Pero el señor Grant se va a mudar a una residencia de abuelos, y las gallinas no pueden vivir en la casa de Sami. ¿Podrá encontrar Sami un nuevo hogar para las gallinas del señor Grant?
Aladdin (Little Golden Book)
by Karen KreiderWhat do you get when you combine a magic lamp, a flying carpet, a beautiful princess, and a young man who wants to be a prince? Disney's Aladdin! All the fun and adventure of the hit movie is retold in the classic Little Golden Book. It's perfect for children ages 2 to 5, and available just in time for the film's Diamond Edition DVD and Blu-ray release in fall 2015.
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
by Laurence HousmanA feckless boy is lured by a wicked magician into a trap but the scheme backfires — the boy, Aladdin, is left with a magical lamp and a genie who showers him with riches. Aladdin's wealth makes him an attractive suitor for the sultan's daughter, but when the evil sorcerer returns to kidnap the bride, the young hero must rescue his princess or die trying.This classic retelling of the ever-popular Middle Eastern folktale has entranced readers for over a century. Originally published in 1914 as part of Sindbad the Sailor and Other Stories from The Arabian Nights, this beautiful version by Laurence Housman features eight full-color images by Edmund Dulac, one of the era's most famous illustrators.
Aladdin: Jasmine and the Star of Persia
by DISNEY BOOK GROUPOne night, as Princess Jasmine and her husband Aladdin gaze at the night sky, Aladdin points to a star and tells Jasmine the story of the Star of Persia: the biggest, most beautiful jewel in the world. Legend has it that the jewel belonged to a beautiful queen, and after she died, her subjects hid the jewel in a tower, certain that no one could be worthy of its beauty again. Now Jasmine is determined to know if the story is true. So the next morning, Jasmine, Aladdin, Abu, and the Magic Carpet set off to find out! Will the friends be able to find the legendary jewel, or are all the stories just fiction?
Aladdin: One True Love
by Annie AuerbachAladdin and Jasmine are happily married, and the Genie has returned from a trip around the world! But the Genie has been feeling blue. All his traveling has made him lonely, and he wishes he could find another genie to share his life with. So when Aladdin runs off to catch a kangaroo the Genie brought back from Australia, Jasmine recounts the story of how she found her one true love: Aladdin! Will Jasmine be able to cheer up the Genie and help him find his one true love?
Alana's Cupcake Garden (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch #4)
by Coco SimonAlana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!Alana Wilson loves being in the Mini Cupcake Club and all her new friends at Fenton Street School. But she misses her old friends from her old school. Between her work in the club and helping her family with her two little brothers, she just doesn&’t have time to see them anymore. Worse yet, she just found out her grandmother&’s flower shop may have to close due to low sales. Her Grammy loves her shop, and it would break her heart to see it shut down. Can Alana find a way to bring her old and new friends together and save Grammy&’s flower shop?