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Skippyjon Jones (Skippyjon Jones)
by Judy SchachnerHere is the book that launched a thousand chimichangoes – the first in the best-selling series about the rambunctious Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese kitty boy with the overactive imagination. He would rather be El Skippito, the great sword fighter, who can do anything. Like saving a roving band of Mexican Chihuahuas from a humongous bumblebeeto that is tormenting them. Join Skippyjon Jones on his first great adventure. He&’s fearless, he&’s fun, he gets the job done – yes, indeed-o.
Skor the Winged Stallion: Skor the Winged Stallion (Beast Quest #14)
by Adam BladeStep into the Dark Realm--home to the most dangerous Beasts yet!As Tom and Elenna navigate the horrid terrain of Gorgonia, they quickly realize that nothing is what it seems to be. Each step brings them to another dangerous encounter. But Tom won't give up. Not when Epos the Winged Flame is being held captive somewhere in the Dark Realm and Malvel has created a wicked winged Beast of his own. With the help of his friends, Tom is determined to chase down the evil wizard and return all of the good Beasts back to Avantia.
Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger #1)
by Amy TimberlakeA Best Book of 2020: People * Kirkus Reviews * Booklist * School Library Journal * Publishers Weekly * Shelf Awareness for Readers * New York Public Library * Chicago Public Library * Evanston Public LibraryThis acclaimed and bestselling best book of the year is a delightful animal-odd-couple story by Newbery Honoree Amy Timberlake with pictures from Caldecott medalist Jon Klassen. No one wants a skunk. They are unwelcome on front stoops. They should not linger in Important Rock Rooms. Skunks should never, ever be allowed to move in. But Skunk is Badger&’s new roommate, and there is nothing Badger can do about it. When Skunk plows into Badger&’s life, everything Badger knows is upended. Tails are flipped. The wrong animal is sprayed. And why-oh-why are there so many chickens? Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake spins the first tale in a series about two opposites who need to be friends. New York Times bestselling author-illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen completes the book with his signature lushly textured art. This beautifully produced hardcover edition contains both full-color plates and numerous black-and-white illustrations. Skunk and Badger is a book you&’ll want to read, reread, and read out loud . . . again and again.Skunk and Badger return in:Egg Marks the SpotRock Paper Incisors (Coming October 2025)
Skunk's New Scooter (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Lisa Lerner Lars RudebjerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Skunks
by Nancy Gray Ogle Adrienne Mason Nancy Ogle<P>The stinky way skunks defend themselves is just one of 14 topics in this clearly written book. Kids find out why skunks are black and white, where they live, how they raise their young, how they hunt and much more. The easy-to-read text and accurate, detailed illustrations of the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series provide a perfect learning resource for young children and satisfy their curiosity about these often misunderstood animals. <P>Did you know? <br>*As a final warning, a spotted skunk will stand on its front paws before spraying. <br>*Some skunks will eat snakes -- even poisonous ones! <br>*Newborn skunks, or kits, are so small that you could fit two in the palm of your hand. <br>*Skunks help people by eating animals that can be pests, such as rats and mice.
Sky & Ty 1: Howdy, Partner!
by Steve BreenMeet the new cowgirl and her T. Rex pardner delivering delightful laughs and rollicking adventure along with their packages from a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner. Perfect for young chapter book graphic novel fans who love Narwhal and Jelly and Unicorn and Yeti.Meet the best delivery service this side of the Mississippi, run by no-nonsense cowgirl Sky and her slightly goofy, but always dependable pardner, T.Rex Ty. No task is too big or two small for this dynamic duo. And they&’ve never missed a delivery yet. But learning to work together hasn't always been easy for them. Saddle up as Sky and Ty figure out they both can help solve a little bear problem. And teamwork and some speedy thinking save the day when they tackle getting thier first package to its destination just in time.The first book in this funny and warm young chapter book graphic novel series by two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Steve Breen features two stories rendered in vibrant three-color art, interspersed with fun facts, jokes, and activities.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Sky Babies (Pee Wee Scouts #15)
by Judy DeltonMolly needs to borrow or rent a baby. Fast.It's Christmastime and baby-tending time. Rachel will practice with her cousin Rhonda. Mary Beth has a little sister to take care of. And Sonny's hit the jackpot! He has two new babies to feed and burp--but he won't share them with Molly.Rat's knees! Molly has no one. Will this be the first badge Molly misses?
Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
by Deborah HopkinsonThis Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book and ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book provides a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. It&’s 1930 and times are tough for Pop and his son. But look! On the corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue, a building straight and simple as a pencil is being built in record time. Hundreds of men are leveling, shoveling, hauling. They&’re hoisting 60,000 tons of steal, stacking 10 million bricks, eating lunch in the clouds. And when they cut ribbon and the crowds rush in, the boy and his father will be among the first to zoom up to the top of the tallest building in the world and see all of Manhattan spread at their feet.
Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel (Step into Reading)
by Monica KullingThis fascinating Step 3 History Reader describes the invention of the first Ferris wheel—an engineering marvel. The 1893 World&’s Fair organizers wanted something big to draw people to Chicago . . . something that would rival the Eiffel Tower. George Ferris, an American engineer, had the idea for an observation wheel that passengers could ride on. People laughed at his idea. They said it would never work. But it was a huge success, with thirty-six cars that could hold over 2,100 riders! That&’s some big wheel! Ferris wheel lovers can thank George Ferris for never giving up his dream. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.
Sky Realm (Crystal Doors)
by Kevin J. Anderson Rebecca MoestaCan Gwen, Vic, and their friends succeed—and survive—in the exciting conclusion to the Crystal Doors trilogy? From New York Times bestselling authors Rebecca Moesta and Kevin J. Anderson Will the five friends forge the magical Ring of Might? If they do, will they be enough to challenge Azric? Now their friend Sharif is next in line to the throne of Irrakesh, the sky city. Before he can choose between duty and destiny, Irrakesh is attacked and the flying city is taken hostage by the dark wizard’s monstrous winged army. Now Gwen, Vic, and their friends take to the skies for the climactic showdown with the evil wizard and all of his dark forces. Will Gwen and Vic finally vanquish Azric? Or will the unleashed power of the Sky Realm be too much for them?
Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art
by Thomas LockerA tree stands on a hill by a river. As the sky changes, so does the tree, its branches filling with clouds, stars, snow, birds, mists, and the golden spring sun. One tree can mean many things. Thomas Locker's lyrical text records the changes in the tree's world just as simply as a child might observe them, and his magnificent paintings crystallize the natural phenomena that embellish the tree on each page. Questions at the bottom of each page lead to a unique discussion in the back of the book, where art and science are intertwined, and further depth is added to the wonder of Sky Tree.
Sky Watcher #5 (Jada Jones #5)
by Kelly Starling LyonsJada Jones is back for the fifth book of this popular, celebrated series perfect for STEM fans!"Readers who love Ivy and Bean or Katie Woo will want to meet Jada Jones." --School Library JournalJada is excited to do a school project about her hero Dr. Mae Jemison, a former NASA astronaut and the first Black woman to travel to outer space. She even gets to pretend to be her for the presentation in front of her teacher, parents, and friends! But when Jada's research reminds her how accomplished her hero truly is, she suddenly feels like she's made a mistake. How can she portray someone who seems to have everything together when she feels like she's falling apart?Praise for Jada Jones: Rock Star"Fast-paced, with supersimple vocabulary and a smattering of earth science to spark interest in young rock collectors everywhere." --Kirkus Reviews
Sky's Surprise (Lucky Bunnies #1)
by Catherine CoeEverybunny knows that a little bit of luck can turn an ordinary day into an adventure! Welcome to Bright Burrow, home to the six hoppiest, floppiest, pluckiest, luckiest bunnies around.SOME BUNNIES HAVE ALL THE LUCK!Bounce-a-Lot Festival Day is the hoppiest day of the year! Sky has been practicing her springiest, fizziest moves so she can be one of the star bouncers. But when she isn't chosen, the funniest bunny in Bright Burrow wilts like a carrot in the sun. Can the other bunnies show Sky there is more than one way to let her plucky spirit shine?
Skybound!: Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut and Scientist
by Sue Ganz-SchmittIn this STEAM picture book, take to the skies with Mary Myers, aka &“Carlotta,&” an aeronaut and inventor whose careful scientific work improved hot air balloons and our understanding of flight, weather patterns, and the atmosphere.In the 1850s, proper young ladies were supposed to keep their feet on the ground (literally and metaphorically), but Mary dreamed of flying. Luckily, she married Carl Myers, a hot air balloon enthusiast whose dreams were just as lofty as hers. Together, they designed and constructed balloons of all shapes and sizes, a difficult and dangerous job that required knowledge of chemistry, engineering, and meteorology. But how could they know which balloon designs worked best? They needed someone adventurous who could do balloon tricks for crowds while recording flight data. Mary knew just the person . . . herself! She gave herself the stage name Carlotta and anxiously awaited her first flight. Would she make it into the air? Could she collect the data they needed? Mary battled thick clouds and bone-chilling cold, but she went higher and farther than she hoped, and returned ready for her next flight.One of the few women inventors of her time, Mary&’s daring flights and careful scientific work improved hot air balloons and our understanding of flight, weather patterns, and the atmosphere.
Skye Above (Orca Echoes)
by Eric WaltersNine-year-old Skye has always had a fascination with flying. She’d love to be a pilot someday, like both of her parents, but deep down she really wishes she could be a bird. When Skye’s parents take her to Costa Rica, she is thrilled about all of the beautiful exotic birds she’ll get to see. What she doesn’t realize is that her parents have three big surprises planned, and each will offer her a different opportunity to feel what it’s like to fly. From snorkeling with baby sea turtles to parasailing out on the open ocean to zip-lining through the Costa Rican rainforest, Skye will have more than one chance to fly like a bird before this trip of a lifetime is through. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Skye Lakota (Skye Trilogy #1)
by Krista JanssenKrista Janssen captivates us in the first of her Skye Trilogy. A half-breed Lakota Sioux warrior is forced to travel to Scotland by his Scottish father. In the Highlands, he adjusts to a challenging new culture, and finds unbridled passion with a daring young English woman. Strong-willed Beth Talbot leads a secret life in London writing for a political pamphlet - until she is dragged to Scotland by her uncle who insists she marry an aging Laird. The Laird's restless and newly educated half-breed son, Fletcher Mackinnon, is enchanted by Beth and maneuvers to save her from the unwanted marriage. Their attraction to each other becomes a glorious love, but a royal assassination plot in England puts their lives and their love in grave peril.
Skyscraper (How It's Built)
by Vicky FranchinoKids are fascinated by how things are constructed, especially big things!This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It’s Built! Kids will follow along as a small group of fictional characters get to find out exactly what it takes to build things that they probably see all the time, like bridges, houses, boats, and cars, to things that they might dream of being inside, like skyscrapers and rockets.
Skyscraper Showdown (Pictureback(R))
by Dan Schoening Billy WrecksBoys 3-7 will feel like they are part of the action as Batman races to the top of a skyscraper filled with the Joker's fiendish booby traps to save the Super Friends! Each book comes with a pair of 3-D glasses that makes the eye-catching action pop off the pages in dynamic 3-D!
Skyscrapers (National Geographic Kids Readers)
by Libby RomeroLearn all about the world's most amazing skyscrapers – from the first, to the tallest, to how they're built, and everything in between – in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for fluent readers.
Skywatcher
by Jamie HoganTamen longs to see the stars, but none are visible in the light-polluted sky above the fire escape of his urban apartment building. Even in the neighborhood park, the stars are hidden by city lights. This is a story about love and sacrifice: Tamen’s mom, a nightshift nurse, finds a way to take him camping. For one magical night on the shore of a wilderness pond, the Milky Way in all its glory belongs to them.
Slant
by Laura E. WilliamsThirteen-year-old Lauren, a Korean American adoptee, is best friends with the prettiest - and tallest - girl in the school, Julie, who has an endless amount of confidence. Lauren, on the other hand, has been saving for years to pay for a special eye surgery that will deepen the crease of her eyelids. It's not that she wants to look like everyone else in her suburban Connecticut school; she'd just be happy if kids stopped calling her "slant" and "gook." Up until now she's been able to ignore the insults, but when the cutest boy in her class calls her "slant," she realizes she needs to do something about her "nickname." When she convinces her reluctant father to consent to the eye operation, Lauren suddenly finds herself faced with a challenge: should she get the operation that might make her more confident and popular, or can she find that confidence within herself? Laura Williams' sensitive, beautifully written story offers a powerful lesson to young readers whose self-esteem depends too much on how they look.
Sled Dog School
by Terry Lynn JohnsonEleven-year-old Matt is struggling in school and he has to set up his own business to save his failing math grade. But what is he even good at? The only thing he truly loves is his team of dogs, and so Matt’s Sled Dog School is born. Teaching dogsledding should be easy, right? <P><P>But people, just like dogs, can be unpredictable. And sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is admit they need help. Like Terry Lynn Johnson’s popular Ice Dogs, Sled Dog School is about overcoming adversity, finding your strengths, and your friends, and following your passions.