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Project Food Drive (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimEach class is competing to collect the most food for the local food pantry. The winning class gets to pick books for the library! Jina and her friends know exactly which books they’d pick. But what happens when a classmate’s family experiences an emergency and Jina and her friends decide to risk winning the competition to help their classmate in need?
Project Friendship (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina’s on a mission to cheer up her grandmother whose best friend moved away. Jina decides to do all the things Halmoni loves, but her plans flounder. When Jina discovers the library needs volunteer readers, she thinks it could be the answer to her grandmother’s friendship problem. Can Jina convince Halmoni that she’s right?
Project Jackalope
by Emily EctonA junior high student is on the run from men in black with a scary science experiment in his backpack in this exciting adventure. Jeremy&’s troubles begin when his eccentric neighbor leaves him an &“experiment&” for safekeeping—a jackalope! This so-called mythological creature looks like a bunny rabbit but comes with razor-sharp antlers and is purported to be a ruthless killer. When government agents show up at Jeremy's house seeking the jackalope for their own nefarious purposes, Jeremy must find a way to protect the jackalope, and himself. So, he reluctantly joins forces with Agatha, his holier-than-thou genius neighbor. Together, with the jackalope (and his weapons-grade antlers) tucked away in a backpack, they have only one chance to save Jack and still get their science fair projects in on time . . . With her striking sense of humor, Emily Ecton has created a hilarious and suspenseful adventure, complete with a compelling and unforgettable cast of characters. Praise for Project Jackalope &“A very satisfying thriller. . . . Readers will . . . be eager for a sequel.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Will keep readers smiling to the very end.&” —School Library Journal
Project Kindness (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong has a dilemma! Jina learns that a missing cat in the neighborhood belongs to Ava, an older girl at her school who appears mean and angry all the time. Jina and her friends wonder if the cat ran away because of its mean owner. Jina demonstrates empathy when she decides they should help look for the lost cat. In the end, they learn things aren&’t always as they appear.
Project Nature (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina and her family like to spend time in nature. When Jina learns that a lot of kids don’t often experience the great outdoors, she comes up with plans to start her very own nature club. But when Jina’s parents put a damper on her plans, Jina has to find another way to make a difference. Can she introduce other kids to the joys of nature?
Project Neighbor (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong is ready to help a neighbor in need! Jina and her parents volunteer to work with a group building homes for people. Jina can’t wait to wear a hard hat and use power tools. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t live up to Jina’s expectations. Then Jina and her friends discover Mr. Rossi needs help in his yard. Is this the project she’s been waiting for?
Project Park Art (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong wants to clean up graffiti! When Jina discovers ugly graffiti on a park wall, she and her friends try to clean it up themselves with little luck. Then Jina discovers that not all graffiti is ugly, and some street artists create beautiful works of public art. Jina and her friends, along with the help of street artists, turn the graffiti in the park into something everyone can enjoy.
Project Partners (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong loves to read! She’s thrilled when her teacher, Ms. Hunter, assigns everyone in class a reading partner. But Jina’s excitement turns to disappointment when her reading buddy is less than thrilled about this new assignment. Can Jina find a way to change her partner’s mind about books, and what does Jina learn in the process?
Project Peep
by Éva Chatelain Jenny MeyerhoffAnna and her community gardening friends spring into action to help raise baby chicks in the third book in the Friendship Garden series.When Anna moved to Chicago, Kaya became her first real friend, so for her birthday Anna is determined to give Kaya the best present ever! The problem is, the thing Kaya wants more than anything is a pet, but her parents have a strict no-pets rule. Then Anna remembers that Mr. Hoffman's third-grade class just hatched baby chicks! Anna decides that rather than sending the chicks back to the farm, she'll convince her teacher to let the Friendship Garden raise them, so Kaya can have a pet of her own. But raising chicks is no easy task. It requires supplies (that cost money) and building things like a coop and a run. How is Anna supposed to get everything ready and keep it a surprise...especially when Anna and Kaya usually hang out every day? Kaya begins to suspect "fowl play" and assumes Anna is ditching her as a friend! Anna feels terrible and what was supposed to be the best birthday present ever quickly turns into the worst one. Will Anna be able to come up with a way to win her best friend back before the chicks get sent back to the farm for good?
Project Pets (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina wants to find homes for pets in need! When a litter of kittens and their mother show up at her cousin Shawn's house, Jina is determined that the kittens will be perfect pets. But Jina's plans don't go quite as she expected them to!
Project Playground (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong wants her voice heard! Jina&’s school is getting new playground equipment with no plans to include students in the decision on which equipment to get. After Ms. Hunter reads Jina&’s class a book about a girl who starts a climate protest movement, Jina decides to start a protest movement of her own. She and her classmates chant and carry signs asking for a voice in the playground decision. Their protest works, and the students vote to get a climbing wall and a zip line for their school.
Project Popcorn: Mean/median/mode (Math Matters)
by Laura DriscollDiscover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. The Community Champs have an extra-special fundraiser this year—donating Thanksgiving dinners to families in need. William and Lizzie are on a mission to sell more popcorn tins than ever before!With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Mean, Median, Mode, Range).
Project Share Table (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimJina Jeong wants to stop wasting food! She can&’t believe how much food gets thrown away at home and at her school. When she finds out how food waste impacts the environment, she wants to take action! Jina makes a plan to stop wasting food at home. With help from her school&’s custodians, Jina and her friends start a Share Table so kids can donate their uneaten food instead of throwing it in the trash.
Project Toad (Jina Jeong)
by Carol KimA visit to the zoo opens Jina’s eyes to an endangered species in her very own state. She finds out she gets to help with a project to save this animal. But there’s a small problem. The animal is far from being cute and cuddly like her beloved panda bears. Will Jina overcome her reluctance and make a difference after all?
Projects With Time
by John WilliamsExplores the concept of time through a variety of projects involving sundials, water clocks, and other time-keeping devices.
Projects With Water (Simple Science Projects)
by John WilliamsProvides instructions for projects involving rafts, paddle boats, and other objects that float.
Prommy Meets Her Match: An Unofficial Story for Shopkins Collectors (The Unofficial Shopkins Collectors #2)
by Kenley ShayMeet the Shopkins Kids Club, six friends who get together every week to trade and play with their favorite characters, collecting their own adventures along the way. Identical twins Ava and Bella look alike, and they often dress alike, too. But when the Shopkins Kids Club agrees to go to a costume party dressed as Shopkins characters, the two sisters disagree about what to wear. Ava wants to go in matching "prom” dresses inspired by Prommy--one sister in pink, and one in yellow. But Bella wants to wear a costume inspired by Betty Boot. Boots are more Bella’s style, especially since she dreams of taking horseback riding lessons one day. Bella doesn’t want to disappoint her sister, so her friends help her come up with a clever plan. Gabby will wear the yellow prom dress that matches Ava’s. And Bella can wear a cowgirl costume. If all the girls wear masks, they might even be able to pull this off without Ava finding out! But sneaking around is an awful lot of work. Can Bella find the courage to stop hiding and express her own style? Finding your own voice and friendship take center stage in the second Unofficial Shopkins Collectors story.
Proper Badger Would Never Trash the Classroom!
by Lauren GlattlyProper Badger would never go to school . . . or would he?Proper Badger is going to school. It's possible he got on the wrong bus, but he's always wanted to go school, and after all, he looks exactly like all of the other well-behaved, well-mannered students. He can't wait to get tons of gold stars. He has heard gold stars are crunchy and delicious. He will be on his very best badger behavior.Take a bite out of the macaroni art? Release the classroom butterflies? Have the class pet for lunch? He would NEVER!From author Lauren Glattly and New York Times bestselling illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr. comes a hilarious tale about a well-intentioned badger whose wild instincts just can't be suppressed."Uproarious shenanigans that will keep readers properly giggling."--Kirkus Reviews
Properties of Materials: Investigation Notebook
by The Lawrence Hall of ScienceNIMAC-sourced textbook
Prophecy of Evil (Mysticons)
by Sadie ChesterfieldIn Drake City, where magic and technology meet, four girls are brought together by an ancient prophecy. Princess Arkayna, her friend Em, and street kids Zarya and Piper are transformed into the Mysticons―heroes with incredible magic powers. <p><p> Now a new prophecy foretells an attack by a terrible dragon―and reveals that Arkayna has a secret twin sister! But will the true identity of this secret sister tear the Mysticons apart? And who will save Drake City from the dragon if the Mysticons don’t work together?
Protecting Earth's Waters (Learn About)
by Cody CraneAn essential tool to teach kids about the importance of water!Did you know that water covers almost three-fourths of Earth’s surface? More than half the world’s creatures live in this water. And the rest cannot survive without it! That’s why it is so important to protect this vital resource, which has been threatened by pollution and other human-made dangers. Discover more about what is threatening Earth’s most precious resource, as well as what is being done to protect it, in Protecting Earth’s Waters.ABOUT THIS SERIES:Earth is known as the Blue Planet because of the abundant amount of water that covers our home. And nothing on Earth could survive without it. As we find ourselves facing a global water crisis, learning about this life-giving resource has never been more important. The books in this series are filled with colorful photos and diagrams, plus easy-to-digest text, and fascinating facts. And they offer young readers an in-depth look at what water is, how we use it, and most importantly, what we can do to protect it.
Protein Foods Are Good for You! (Healthy Foods)
by Gloria KosterAlmonds, eggs, and beans . . . What do these protein foods have in common? They’re all healthy! Discover where protein foods come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with meaty facts, including meat alternatives, this Pebble Explore book will give curious young readers—and report writers—plenty to chew on.
Protein Foods Are Good for You! (Healthy Foods)
by Gloria KosterAlmonds, eggs, and beans . . . What do these protein foods have in common? They’re all healthy! Discover where protein foods come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with meaty facts, including meat alternatives, this Pebble Explore book will give curious young readers—and report writers—plenty to chew on.
Protein Foods Group (Eating Right with My Plate)
by Megan Borgert-SpaniolRelevant images match informative text in this introduction to the protein foods group. Intended for student in kindergarten through third grade.
Prudence and Moxie
by Deborah Noyes Annalaura CantoneTwo very different friends come to a special understanding of their relationship. Prudence and Moxie are like apples and oranges, up and down, sweet and sour. But despite differences, they're still best friends. See, there isn't much that Moxie won't do-especially when dared. Dare her to kissy-face smoosh against the shark tank? Done. Consecutive twists on an upside-down amusement park ride? Hardly a challenge. How about a fast, fast turbo-cart ride all the way down High Horse Hill? No problem! It's enough to drive quiet, sensible Prudence crazy. Especially when Moxie balks at the one thing that's very important to Prudence . s. s. Can Moxie learn to try something that makes her feel anything but brave? Triple dog dare you to find out!