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Study Skills 11+: Building the study skills needed for 11+ and pre-tests
by Louise MartineThis book covers everything you need to know in preparing children for both pre-tests and 11+ entrance exams for admission into independent and grammar schools. It sets out ways in which children can become successful and confident learners over the years and months building up to these tests taken in Year 6. The author passionately believes that intelligence is not fixed but can be nurtured and grown with the right support. The key to putting this into action is to understand how you learn and to master the strategies for learning, retaining and recalling information effectively. This book will help parents and teachers support children approach one of their first academic hurdles with confidence.The book begins by looking at why revision is important and how the brain works. It introduces the concept of growth mindset and how with the right support, confidence, resilience and independence can be nurtured.It provides guidance on physical and mental wellbeing (including a section on coping with stress). It moves on to cover ideas on how to gain control of studying and how to develop good organisational skills. Being healthy, feeling stress free, in control and excited about school is vital. There is a comprehensive chapter study skills and how to master them, from learning how to identify key words, using flashcards, to creating mindmaps. Examples based on the 11+ syllabus and questions or tasks to revise the skill are given throughout.The book then focuses specifically on the skills needed for the 11+ tests. It offers wide-ranging advice on each subject (English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning), how to prepare for online tests, interviews and test day tips.Current thinking and research by world-renowned social psychologists, psychologists and educators is at the heart of this book and are referenced. Tips for parents supporting their children's learning journey are given throughout.
Studying Weather and Climates (My Science Library)
by Conrad J. StoradIntermediate Readers Explore The Difference Between Climate And Weather.
Stuey Lewis Against All Odds: Stories from the Third Grade
by Jane SchoenbergStuey Lewis has conquered second grade, but third grade's no piece of cake, either. Can he figure out how to transport his whole class to outer space, navigate a first airplane trip disaster, celebrate the best Mother's Day ever, and find a cool enough pet for the class's pet show? With a little help from his best friend, Will, and his awesome teacher, Ginger, of course he can!
Stunning Spiders (Bugs Are Beautiful! Ser.)
by Martha E. H. RustadNot all spiders are scary! Readers will learn about 12 different species of spiders, each with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is included. These spiders truly are breathtaking!
Stuntboy, In-Between Time (Stuntboy #2)
by Jason Reynolds Raúl The ThirdFrom Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the sequel to the hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel Stuntboy, in the Meantime about the greatest young superhero you’ve never heard of, jam-packed with illustrations by Raúl the Third! <p><p> Portico Reeves A.K.A. superhero Stuntboy is back in Stuntboy, In-Between Time. Navigating your parents divorce and all the changes that come with it is no easy task, even for superheroes. But luckily Stuntboy has his friends to lean on in this sweet illustrated tale. <p><p> Portico Reeves is the greatest superhero a lot of people have never heard of. He likes it that way—then no one can get in the way of him from keeping other other people safe. Super safe. He’s Stuntboy. He’s got the moves. And the saves. Except. There’s been one major fail. <p><p> He couldn’t save his parents from becoming Xs. Which is a word that sounds like coughing up a hairball. But don’t talk to him about the divorce, because of the hairball thing, and also, it gives Portico the frets. <p><p> What’s also giving him frets is his parents living on two separate floors in their apartment building. He’s never fully with one parent or the other. He’s in-between, all the time. The in-between time. And the elevator is busted, so to get between floors means getting past the bullies who hang in the stairwells. <p><p> So when Portico and new friend, Herbert, and best best friend, Zola, discover an empty apartment, unlocked, they are psyched. It’s a perfect hideout, and hangout, and it’s not half anyone’s...it’s all theirs. So they decide to make it their own...let’s say with stunts of the drawing kind. Problem is, that gives some Grown Up People the frets, which leads to double frets for Portico. And he’s not sure his arsenal of stunts can combat that. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Stuntboy #1)
by Jason ReynoldsFrom Newbery Medal honoree and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the greatest young superhero you’ve never heard of, filled with illustrations by Raúl the Third! <p><p> Portico Reeves’s superpower is making sure all the other superheroes—like his parents and two best friends—stay super. And safe. Super safe. And he does this all in secret. No one in his civilian life knows he’s actually…Stuntboy! But his regular Portico identity is pretty cool, too. <p><p> He lives in the biggest house on the block, maybe in the whole city, which basically makes it a castle. His mom calls where they live an apartment building. But a building with fifty doors just in the hallways is definitely a castle. And behind those fifty doors live a bunch of different people who Stuntboy saves all the time. In fact, he’s the only reason the cat, New Name Every Day, has nine lives. <p><p> All this is swell except for Portico’s other secret, his not-so-super secret. His parents are fighting all the time. They’re trying to hide it by repeatedly telling Portico to go check on a neighbor “in the meantime.” But Portico knows “meantime” means his parents are heading into the Mean Time which means they’re about to get into it, and well, Portico’s superhero responsibility is to save them, too—as soon as he figures out how. <p><p> Only, all these secrets give Portico the worry wiggles, the frets, which his mom calls anxiety. Plus, like all superheroes, Portico has an arch-nemesis who is determined to prove that there is nothing super about Portico at all. <P><P><b>A New York Times Best Seller</b>
Stupendously Samson: Princess Auroras Horse (Horsetail Hollow)
by Kiki ThorpeThe horses of Disney gallop out of their fairy tales—and into our world—in this fourth adventure in a magical new chapter book series from Kiki Thorpe, the New York Times best–selling author of the Never Girls! One mixed-up wish sends two sisters galloping away on the adventure of a lifetime . . . Ever since Maddie and her sister, Evie, moved with their family from the big city to a farm called Horsetail Hollow, it's been one magical adventure after another. A mixed-up wish has been bringing horses from fairy tale worlds to their farm—and the sisters are the only ones who can help them save their happily-ever-afters! In this must-have fourth book in the Horsetail Hollow series, Maddie and Evie make new friends and uncover new magical secrets about their home.
Submarines (Step into Reading)
by Sydelle KramerYoung readers are in for the most exciting trip of their lives as they venture into a nuclear submarine! While touring the vessel from bow to stern, they learn about the history and mechanics of subs, their military and scientific uses, and the incredible discomfort-and danger-of life onboard. Illustrated with photographs, this is easy-to-read, high-interest nonfiction at its most compelling!
Submarines and Submersibles (DK Reader: Level 1)
by Deborah LockThis DK Reader follows a team of scientists down to the ocean's depths in a vivid introduction to the world of underwater craft.
Subtraction Facts that Stick: Help Your Child Master the Subtraction Facts for Good in Just Eight Weeks
by Corrin Brewer Debra Pearson Kate SnowThe fun, engaging program that will help your child master the subtraction facts once and for all—without spending hours and hours drilling flash cards! Subtraction Facts That Stick will guide you, step-by- step, as you teach your child to understand and memorize the subtraction facts, from 1 - 1 through 9 - 9. Hands-on activities, fun games your child will love, and simple practice pages help young students remember the subtraction facts for good. In 15 minutes per day (perfect for after school, or as a supplement to a homeschool math curriculum) your child will master the subtraction facts, gain a greater understanding of how math works, and develop greater confidence, in just six weeks! Mastery of the math facts is the foundation for all future math learning. Lay that foundation now, and make it solid, with Subtraction Facts That Stick!
Subway Story
by Julia Sarcone-RoachNever was there a subway car who loved her job more than Jessie. From morning to night she carried all sorts of people all sorts of places--to work and school and World's Fairs, over bridges and through tunnels--sometimes she even took a pigeon along for the ride! But as time passed, sleek new silver cars began to take over the tracks, banishing Jessie to an abandoned lot. What will she do with no passengers to carry? And where will she go now that she's no longer welcome on the tracks?Based on the true story of 1960's-era subway cars that are now being used to create artificial reefs in the Atlantic, this stunningly illustrated second book from Julia Sarcone-Roach is sure to delight scuba diving historians and kids alike.From the Hardcover edition.
Subway Surfers Official Guidebook: An AFK Book
by DynamoLearn tips, discover secrets, and meet some truly wild characters from the world of Subway Surfers! Welcome to the world of Subway Surfers, where every day is a fresh new chance to show of your graffiti skills - so long as you don't get caught!The Subway Surfers Official Guidebook will take you from Cairo to Cophenagen, revealing secrets, tips, tricks, and even some truly weird characters along the way.Grab your spraypaint and find yourself a hover-board, you're in for one wild chase!
Sueños de los niños del mundo (¡Arriba la Lectura! Read Aloud Module 10 #3)
by Takashi OwakiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Suffragette The Battle For Equality
by David RobertsImprisonment, hunger strikes, suffrajitsu — the decades-long fight for women’s right to vote was at times a ferocious one. Acclaimed artist David Roberts gives these important, socially transformative times their due in a colorfully illustrated history that includes many of the important faces of the movement in portraiture and scenes that both dignify and enliven. He has created a timely and thoroughly engaging resource in his first turn as nonfiction author-illustrator. Suffragette: The Battle for Equality follows the trajectory of the movement in the U.K. and visits some key figures and moments in the United States as it presents the stories of Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Ida B. Wells, Susan B. Anthony, and many more heroic women and men — making it a perfect gift for young readers of today. Dr. Crystal Feimster of Yale’s Department of African American Studies contributes a foreword that speaks to the relationship and differences between the British and American suffrage efforts.
Suficientes zanahorias: Just Enough Carrots (Spanish Edition) (MathStart 1)
by Stuart J. Murphy“Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” —Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJThis high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.The MathStart series has sold over 1.5 million copies and combines math with fun stories that have real-life applications. In Suficientes zanahorias, a Level One MathStart, children learn to formulate addition and subtraction equations and identify “more,” “fewer,” and “the same.”Cuando Conejo va de compras al supermercado con su mamá, comparar cantidades le resulta fácil. Sabe lo que deben comprar: á más zanahorias y menos lombrices!Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehensionMathStart's unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K–Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1–3; Level 3 is Grades 2–4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!
Sugar Plum Ballerinas Toeshoe Trouble (Sugar Plum Ballerinas #2)
by Whoopi GoldbergA ballet slipper-ey slope Brenda Black prides herself on her logical and orderly mind. She studies anatomy books to get a twelve-year head start on medical school, and she idolizes Leonardo da Vinci. But things go haywire when her spoiled cousin Tiffany comes to visit. At first Brenda tries to ignore Tiffany's constant bragging. But when Tiffany implies that Brenda is not cultured enough to know who Miss Camilla Freeman is--Miss Camilla Freeman, the very famous prima ballerina--Brenda snaps.
Sugar Plum Ballerinas: Sugar Plums to the Rescue! (Sugar Plum Ballerinas #5)
by Whoopi GoldbergJessica is worse than worried when she learns that the Nutcracker School of Ballet might lose its lease! Life just wouldn't be the same without the ballet classes she shares with her Sugar Plum sisters. Her problems mount when she rescues an adorable stray kitty on her way home from class. The animal shelters can't take the cat for weeks, so Jessica hopes the cat can live at the Nutcracker School in the meantime. But the school is already in trouble, and a cat could be just what the landlord needs to bring down the curtain on the ballerinas-permanently.
Sugar Plum Ballerinas: Tutu Many Problems (Sugar Plum Ballerinas)
by Whoopi Goldberg Deborah UnderwoodThe fourth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb. Terrel is always in charge, whether she's making lists for grocery shopping (her favorite hobby, AFTER ballet), keeping her brothers in line, or organizing father-daughter time in with her dad. Lately, though, her dad's been acting a little strange--wearing new clothes and way too much aftershave. Things get even weirder when he surprises Terrel with his new girlfriend during a night out at the ballet - a night that was supposed to be father-daughter time. What's more, his "date" brought her niece along. A niece who turns out to be Terrel's ballerina nemesis, Tiara Girl! With some Sugar Plum help, Terrel takes charge of breaking up her father's new relationship.
Sugar Rush Racers: The Sweet Outdoors (Sugar Rush Racers)
by Shari SimpsonThe Sugar Rush Racers from WRECK-IT RALPH are catapulted out of their arcade game and into the world of a young girl named Molly, in this chapter book series.Molly can't wait for her camping trip with troop! Until she learns there are NO DEVICES ALLOWED, but the Sugar Rush Racers convince Molly to sneak her tablet into the camping trip. Everyone knows the best part of the trip is the scavenger hunt but when the team get lost and Molly pulls out her tablet to try to help, everyone turns on her for breaking the rules. How will the Sugar Rush Racers help her get out of this one!Add the other candy-coated title to your collection: Victory is Sweet
Sugar Rush Racers: Victory is Sweet (Sugar Rush Racers)
by Shari SimpsonVanellope Von Schweetz and the other racers from Sugar Rush are catapulted out of their arcade game and into the world of a young girl named Molly, in this chapter book series.Molly McGinty is surprised when she comes home from the arcade and Vanellope and her friends are in her tablet! But when she fights with her best friend and needs help with her go-kart she has no one to turn to but the Sugar Rush Racers. Everyone has to work together as a team to accomplish the goals.Add the other candy-coated title to your collection: The Sweet Outdoors
Sugar Secrets: Royal Sweets 2 (QUIX)
by Helen Perelman Olivia Chin MuellerJoin Princess Mini on all of her princess adventures at the Royal Fairy Academy in this second super-sweet Aladdin QUIX story.Princess Mini’s adventures at Royal Fairy Academy continue. A class assignment for Parent Day has Mini worried her candy creation won’t be sugar-tastic enough for her royal parents and even her cousin Prince Frosting wants to make sure his treats stand out. Help arrives when Gobo, Mini’s secret troll friend, comes to the rescue with sweet surprises for the two fairies.
Sugar in Milk
by Thrity UmrigarA timely and timeless picture book about immigration that demonstrates the power of diversity, acceptance, and tolerance from a gifted storyteller."An engaging, beautiful, and memorable book." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Lush illustrations and a strong message of hope and perseverance make this a standout title." --School Library Journal, starred reviewWhen I first came to this country, I felt so alone. A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins. A long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn't accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. The folktale depicted in this book was a part of author Thrity Umrigar's Zoroastrian upbringing as a Parsi child in India, but resonates for children of all backgrounds, especially those coming to a new homeland.
Sugar, Gummi and Lollipop (The Puppy Place #40)
by Ellen MilesCharles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie can't wait to get to her best friend Maria's cabin for some rest and relaxation. When they arrive, the girls discover a box of three puggle puppies waiting for them. Lizzie loves taking care of the sweet dogs but it is a lot of hard work. Will Lizzie be able to find these cute cuddly pups a place to live?
Sugarsweet Bakery: Book 8
by Rosie BanksEllie, Summer and Jasmine are so excited to visit Sugarsweet Bakery to watch the annual baking contest. But soon evil Queen Malice and her horrible Storm Sprites arrive to spoil the fun. Can the girls find a way to save the competition and get the silverspun sugar they need to help cure King Merry?
Sula and the Singing Shell
by Katy Kit Tom KnightThe five mermaid friends visit King Neptune's Palace. There they learn about the magical singing shells--and the loss of the one shell that has the power to calm the sea. The next day, there is a bad storm, and Coral, Melody, Jasmine, and Rosa are trapped. Can Sula conquer her fears and rescue her friends?