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Robins!: How They Grow Up
by Eileen Christelow<P>Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don’t know! <P>In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins’ first year, and reveals plenty of little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists. <P>Narrated with humor and filled with kid-pleasing details, this fascinating account of how robins grow up includes an Author’s Note, Glossary, More About Robins, and Sources. <P><B>Winner of the 2018 Riverby Award</b>
Robinson Crusoe: The Life And Strange Surprising Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe Of York, Mariner Who Lived Eight-and-twenty Years All-alone In An Uninhabited Island On The Coast Of America
by Daniel DefoeThe timeless tale of survival and adventure that set the standard for the English novelRobinson Crusoe is the only man still alive when his ship is destroyed in a terrible storm. Washing up on a deserted island, he realizes that he is stranded, with no immediate hope of rescue. Displaying remarkable ingenuity, Crusoe builds a crude home, raises crops, and keeps track of the passing days with a rudimentary calendar. Loneliness is his greatest adversary until a tribe of cannibals arrives with their intended victims. When one of the prisoners escapes, Crusoe rescues him. The shipwrecked sailor and his newfound companion, Friday—named for the day of the week on which Crusoe first meets him—band together to vanquish the cannibals and leave the Island of Despair forever. Based on the true accounts of eighteenth-century castaways, Robinson Crusoe popularized the then-new art form known as the novel. Nearly three hundred years after it was first published, it is still the rare classic with the power to thrill and edify in equal measure. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Robinson: Studies In Medieval English Language And Literature In Honour Of Fred C. Robinson (Toronto Old English Studies)
by Peter SísHans Christian Andersen Award winner and three-time Caldecott Honoree Peter Sis delivers an epic tour de force and his most beautiful, accessible work to date!A boy who loves adventure. A mysterious solo journey. A remote island wilderness.Cast away in this beautiful dreamlike story and discover what surprises await. Peter Sis blends a true story from his childhoodwith the fictional adventure of Robinson Crusoe to createa magical picture book filled with heart and imaginationthat readers will want to return to again and again.
Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go!: A Branches Book (Press Start!)
by Thomas FlinthamWhen hero Super Rabbit Boy disappears, it's up to Robo-Rabbit Boy to power up and save the day!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Uh-oh, Super Rabbit Boy is in big trouble. He's been kidnapped by Queen Spooky and her ghost troop! Without Super Rabbit Boy, Animal Town is scared. So meanie King Viking creates Robo-Rabbit Boy to help. Robo-Rabbit Boy is fast like Super Rabbit Boy and strong like Super Rabbit Boy, but is he a hero like Super Rabbit Boy? This latest Press Start! adventure is fully charged!With full-color art by Thomas Flintham!
Robo-Runners: 05 The Ghost Sea
by Damian Harvey Mark OliverMeet Crank and Al ... robots on the run.When their spacecraft crashlands in the middle of the Ghost Sea, the four friends think things can't get any worse - but they're wrong. Not everything in the Ghost Sea is as dead as it seems, and our heroes soon find themselves running for their lives ...A refreshed cover look for this well-loved series, illustrated by the incomparable Mark Oliver. Read on with The Tin Man, Tunnel Racers, Razorbites, Powerball and Aquanauts.
Robo-Runners: Aquanauts
by Damian Harvey Mark OliverMeet Crank and Al ... robots on the run.They arrive at the ancient city of Tarka, a flooded city behind a great wall. Hoping to discover Robotika, where robots can be free, instead they end up trapped between the mysterious underwater Aquanauts and the cruel Crodilus ...A refreshed cover look for this well-loved series, illustrated by the incomparable Mark Oliver. Read on with The Tin Man, Tunnel Racers, Razorbites, Powerball and The Ghost Sea.
Robo-Runners: Powerball
by Damian Harvey Mark OliverMeet Crank and Al ... robots on the run. When the friends arrive at the travelling Iron City, Crank hopes they can all become world-famous powerball stars. But things aren't quite what they expected them to be. Our heroes soon discover that powerball is more than just a game ... it's a matter of life and death, and it takes more than goals for a team to survive. A refreshed cover look for this well-loved series, illustrated by the incomparable Mark Oliver. Read on with The Tin Man, Tunnel Racers, Razorbites, The Ghost Sea and Aquanauts.
Robo-Runners: Razorbites
by Damian Harvey Mark OliverMeet Crank and Al ... robots on the run.The Wastelands are a dangerous place to be. When the robot friends run out of fuel, they have to join a convoy making its way to the old coliseum. But the leader of the convoy is not all he seems. And his vicious robot pets, the Razorbites, are ready to take care of anyone trying to break free ...Why are robots so desperate to escape? And what's waiting for them at the coliseum?A refreshed cover look for this well-loved series, illustrated by the incomparable Mark Oliver. Read on with The Tin Man, Tunnel Racers, Powerball, The Ghost Sea and Aquanauts.
Robo-Runners: The Tin Man
by Damian Harvey Mark OliverMeet Crank and Al ... robots on the run.Al is taking Crank to the great recycling plant where, Al says, 'Old useless robots go in and bright new robots come out.' But Crank doesn't want to be recycled.Soon, he and Al are running for their lives. Can they escape the terrible Tin Man and reach the city of Robotika, where robots can be free ...?A refreshed cover look for this well-loved series, illustrated by the incomparable Mark Oliver. Read on with Tunnel Racers, Razorbites, Powerball, The Ghost Sea and Aquanauts.
Robo-Runners: Tunnel Racers
by Damian Harvey Mark OliverMeet Crank and Al ... robots on the run. Wandering through an enormous junk yard, our heroes find themselves entering a hidden robot world. They are welcomed by the Mekanix, who choose Crank to be the next race driver. His job: to beat their rival gang, the Engineerz, in a high-speed race through the sewers of Metrocity. But there's something sinister about the Mekanix and their tunnel racer ... A refreshed cover look for this well-loved series, illustrated by the incomparable Mark Oliver. Read on with The Tin Man, Razorbites, Powerball, The Ghost Sea and Aquanauts.
Robo-Sauce
by Adam RubinFans of the best-selling Dragons Love Tacos will devour Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri&’s newest story, a hilarious picture book about robots that magically transforms into a super shiny metal ROBO-BOOK. FACT: Robots are awesome. They have lasers for eyes, rockets for feet, and supercomputers for brains! Plus, robots never have to eat steamed beans or take baths, or go to bed. If only there were some sort of magical &“Robo-Sauce&” that turned squishy little humans into giant awesome robots… Well, now there is. Giggle at the irreverent humor, gasp at the ingenious fold-out surprise ending, and gather the whole family to enjoy a unique story about the power of imagination. It&’s picture book technology the likes of which humanity has never seen!
Robomop
by Sean TaylorThis is Robomop, a hardworking robot who's good at his job, which is cleaning...well, yes, the public restroom. But it's not all mopping, slopping, rubbing, and scrubbing. Robomop also does a wicked honky-tonk dance to the window washer's radio, and he dreams of seeing the sun and sky. So when he's carried outside one day, Robomop believes his wish has come true at last. Has it? Well one thing is for certain: for this little robot, finding his place in the world means never giving up trying.
Robot Helps Max and Lily Deal with Bullies (Helper Hounds)
by Caryn RivadeneiraMax and his sister Lily are staying with relatives while their mom is away getting her own emotional help. Max and Lily are being teased and bullied at school. Their Aunt Eileen calls the Helper Hounds, and soon Robot, an endearing Rottweiler who knows all about bullies, comes to give support. A lot of people think Rottweilers are bullies, but that's because they don't really know how cuddly they can be. Robot and his handler Samuel help the kids at Max and Lily's school deal with bullies while Max and Lily gain new friends.
Robot Rebellion (Astrid the Astronaut #4)
by Rie NealThis is the fourth book in the Astrid the Astronaut chapter book series about a young girl determined to be the first hard-of-hearing astronaut in space!When Astrid and the rest of the Shooting Stars find out that their teacher, Ms. Ruiz, is about to celebrate a big birthday, they band together to create the perfect gift. Her big day happens to be the same as the upcoming robotics competition and they decide to do something there. With the help of Astrid&’s big sister, Stella, they program their robot to do a fun dance and give Ms. Ruiz a sweet surprise. But on the day of the competition, the data for the Shooting Stars robot somehow gets mixed up with another one! Will their fun present end up being a major malfunction?
Robot Rescue! (Hardy Boys Clue Book #13)
by Franklin W. DixonDetective brothers Frank and Joe investigate a stolen robot in the thirteenth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Frank and Joe are excited to join Chet as he gets a preview of Robo Freeze, Bayport's newest sweet treat phenomenon. But Robo Freeze isn't just any ice cream shop—Sherbot the robot scoops and tops your cone to your exact specifications. But just before his big debut, Sherbot is bot-napped! Who'd want to sabotage Robo Freeze before their grand opening? Can the Hardy Boys track down the culprit and get back the robot, or will they be left with a melty mess?
Robot Rumble
by Franklin W. Dixon Scott BurroughsA robot robbery suggests science fair foul play in this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery.It's time for the annual Bayport Science Fair, and Frank, Joe, and their friend Phil are determined to have the winning entry. With their spiffy homemade robot, they are convinced they can finally top their classmate, Cissy Zermeno, who has won the past two years. But right before the boys are about to bring Mr. Roboto to the fair, Phil discovers that their prized creation has gone missing! Did town bully (and usual suspect) Adam Ackerman steal him out of jealousy? Or was Cissy worried she would have to settle for second place this year? It's up to the boys to figure out how Mr. Roboto found his way out of Phil's garage. Will they get him back in time to compete?
Robot on the Loose #11
by Henry Winkler Lin OliverHank, the star of the bestselling easy-to-read series, is back! This time, he has to learn the nuts and bolts of making a robot--and making a friend!Hank's school is hosting its first-ever Build-a-Robot competition and Hank is ready to win. There's just one problem: he completely forgot about the contest! While other kids have been working on their robots for a month, Hank has just two days to create an amazing robot that will wow the judges and win him the trophy. To make matters worse, there might be another problem, too. Hank has no idea how to build a robot! With help from Jaden, a robot expert at his school, Hank and his friends construct their robot, Stanley, just in time. But on the day of the competition, Stanley malfunctions! It will take Hank, Frankie, Ashley, and their new friend Jaden to get it back on track. Forget winning the trophy--Hank has to stop a robot on the loose!
Robot to the Rescue: Robots (Makers Make It Work)
by Kay LawrenceTying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. Greta has a robot—and a problem. She&’s going on a trip, but her cat has to stay home. Who will feed him? Maybe Greta can retool the robot to do the job! With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Robots)
Robot, Unicorn, Queen
by Shannon BramerA collection of poems that explore childhood experiences—from the whimsical to the poignant—by Shannon Bramer, with magical art by Irene Luxbacher. Shannon Bramer’s follow-up to her much-loved poetry book Climbing Shadows is a collection of poems that explore a range of childhood experiences. Many poems reveal what it feels like to be a child—to pretend and dream and play with abandon, as well as to hurt and regret and feel sorrowful. The poems are varied in form, and while some are simple and direct, others invite children to see the potential for play and discovery in words and language. In the opening poem a child welcomes their newborn sibling, while the last poem is a surreal lullaby. In between we find poems about a child who listens to a toad, who feels left out, who loves the beach, who must practice piano, who accidentally breaks their mother’s favorite plate, who doesn’t want to eat their lunch, whose pet budgies have died, who visits their father on weekends, and more. Readers young and old will see themselves in these beautifully illustrated poems—a collection full of laughter, tears and wonder. Key Text Features author’s note Illustrations poems table of contents writing inspiration Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
Robots (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Melissa StewartDiscover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists of tomorrow!National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Robots Don't Clean Toilets #3 (The Doodles of Sam Dibble #3)
by J. PressWith the School Invention Fair coming up, Sam is determined to invent the best invention. First, he builds a robot that&’ll clean the toilet (but it refuses). He tries a fart fan (but that just creates a mess at lunch). Will Sam come to the fair empty-handed, or will he create something great and win a prize?
Robots Rule the School
by Sam Ricks Ada HopperIn the fourth DATA Set adventure, the DATA Set race to deprogram an army of robots before they take over Newtonberg Elementary School.One morning, Mrs. Bell, the science teacher, challenges the students to invent their own robots. The class builds their best creations and on presentation day, everything goes well...until all the robots start malfunctioning! Now it's up to the DATA Set and their new classmate, Olive Thompson, to deprogram these machines before an army of robots take over the entire school! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The DATA Set chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Robots: Explore the World of Robots and How They Work for Us (Fact Atlas Series)
by Rick Allen LeiderRobots exist for so many different reasons. Many robots replace humans, whether it’s because a situation is dangerous or just tedious. There are rover robots to explore space and drone robots that play a part in our military today, but then there are also vacuum robots available for the average household’s chores. In Japan, there is a robot teacher that can mimic a wide range of human emotions--including anger at uncooperative students--thanks to eighteen small motors hidden beneath the latex skin covering her face. The Japanese government hopes to use robots to fill jobs left vacant by an anticipated labor shortage due to an aging population. In the United States, robots even help with surgery, allowing for incisions to be cut much smaller than they would be otherwise--meaning fewer complications and faster recovery times. This fascinating book in the Fact Atlas series explores the history of robots, from the very first robot designed by Leonardo da Vinci to predictions of the roles robots will play in our future. Kids will learn about how robots are often modeled after real life-forms, such as bees, sharks, and, of course, humans. Robots also takes into account the robots in pop culture--robots we have imagined could be a part of our future. Readers can decide for themselves whether or not they think robots should be developed to their fullest potential or kept in check by safety limitations.
Robust Comprehension Instruction with Questioning the Author: 15 Years Smarter
by Isabel L. Beck Margaret G. McKeown Cheryl A. SandoraThis practical K–12 teacher resource explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of using Questioning the Author (QtA), a powerful approach for enhancing reading comprehension and engagement. Thorough yet concise, the book shows how to plan lessons using both narrative and expository texts, formulate open-ended Queries, and guide class discussions around them. The authors discuss how QtA has evolved over many years of classroom application and include innovative ideas for integrating vocabulary instruction and writing prompts into QtA lessons. Also provided are steps for gradually transitioning from teacher-led instruction to independent reading. The book features extended examples of teachers implementing QtA, as well as four complete texts that can be downloaded and printed for classroom use.
Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy (Rainbow Magic Special Edition)
by Daisy MeadowsIt's Christmas Eve, and Rachel Walker and Kirsty Tate are very excited. They're helping to organize a big Christmas party! There's going to be carols, a festive feast, and a special ballet performance. Or that was the plan, until Jack Frost stole Robyn the Christmas Party Fairy's magical objects. Can the girls help Robyn find them, before the spirit of Christmas is lost for ever?