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Sir Cumference and the 100 PerCent Goose Chase (Sir Cumference)
by Cindy NeuschwanderMedieval math favorite Sir Cumference series is back! Lady Di of Ameter and Percilla Centwell figure out parts of a whole in this fun percent introduction.Percilla Centwell and Lady Di are off to Gaggleston-on-Green to deliver Percilla's flock of one hundred geese to the townspeople who ordered them. When some of the geese go missing on the way, Percilla and Lady Di must figure out a way to make sure all of the customers still get their fair share of the flock. In this latest medieval math adventure, readers learn about finding percents as part of a whole by using fractions. The endnote includes step-by-step instructions for calculating percent.
Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi (A Math Adventure)
by Cindy NeuschwanderFor fans of the Sir Cumference series with Pi on their mind, here is the second installment in this fun look at math and language. This time the math adventure is centered around a potion that changes Sir Cumference into a fire-breathing dragon. Can Radius change him back? Join Radius on his quest through the castle to solve a riddle that will reveal the cure. It lies in discovering the magic number that is the same for all circles. Perfect for parent and teachers who are looking to make math fun and accessible for everyone.
Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire: A Math Adventure (Sir Cumference)
by Cindy NeuschwanderJoin Sir Cumference and the gang for more wordplay, puns, and problem solving in the clever math adventure that introduces readers to the concept of fractons. Sir Cumference and Lady Di discover "Fracton numbers" while purchasing cloth and cheese at the Fracton Faire. While two-fourths may seem like the same as one-half, in truth it denotes two parts of one-half, or two quarters of the whole. But the real mystery is the fact that items at the fair keep disappearing, and Sir C, Lady Di, and the Earl of Fracton must set a numeric trap for the thief, teaching an important lesson along the way about the comparative size of fractions. Puns--both literal and visual--abound in this fun adventure story with beloved characters and a solid pedagogical foundation. A fun little math adventure that introduces the basics of fractions to early elementary audiences.— School Library Journal
Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point (Sir Cumference)
by Cindy NeuschwanderPart of the popular Sir Cumference series! Baker Pia is back with a handy way of counting by tens and fractions in this fun introduction to the decimal system.This time the focus is back on Pia of Chartres from Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert. She is kidnapped by a family of ogres--Tentt, the father, Hoondrit, the mother, and their ten daughters, Una to Decima. Pia is asked to help the ogres prepare a feast for a large celebration, which will involve tens, hundreds, even thousands of pieces of dessert! Readers will learn about place value and the decimal system of notation in this latest medieval math adventure. The endnote includes a diagram with place names.
Sir Cumference Speaks Volumes (Sir Cumference)
by Cindy NeuschwanderMedieval math favorites Sir Cumference and Lady Di of Ameter learn a method to calculate volume in this adventure story introduction to a math curriculum staple.While on horseback, Sir Cumference hears news about an impending snow siege from a young countryman named Volomo Longitudo Latitudo Altitudo. Volomo invites Sir Cumference in and shows him a nifty method for storing grains so that the harvest is easily countable and stackable. At the castle, Sir Cumference and Lady Di open their doors for people to seek shelter during the blizzard. But when they run out of food, Sir Cumference and Lady Di must use Volomo's method to measure how much grain they need to feed everyone.This thirteenth book in the Sir Cumference series teaches solid math skills with clever problem-solving.
Sir Francis Drake: A Primary Source Biography (Primary Source Library Of Famous Explorers)
by Lynn HoogenboomDetails the life and exploits of Sir Francis Drake, an early English slave-trader and pirate who successfully sailed around the world.
Sir Francis Drake
by Kristin PetrieA biography of the English seaman and explorer who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.
Sir Gadabout (Sir Gadabout #1)
by Martyn BeardsleySir Gadabout is a walking disaster. Voted the "knight most likely to chop his own foot off in a fight", he shivers in his rusty armour when he has to face the brave Sir Lancelot in a joust. Sir Gads travels with his loyal squire Herbert to the wizard Merlin's cottage to get his ear stuck back in place after the joust, and survives an attack by Merlin's crazed guard turtle. Then, when Queen Guinevere is kidnapped, Sir Gads sets out to save the day!Join the loveable Sir Gadabout, loyal Herbert and Merlin's sarcastic cat, Sidney Smith, on a chaotic quest that will make every reader - child or adult - laugh out loud.
Sir Gadabout (Duckling Ser.)
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleySir Gadabout is a walking disaster. Voted the "knight most likely to chop his own foot off in a fight", he shivers in his rusty armour when he has to face the brave Sir Lancelot in a joust. Sir Gads travels with his loyal squire Herbert to the wizard Merlin's cottage to get his ear stuck back in place after the joust, and survives an attack by Merlin's crazed guard turtle. Then, when Queen Guinevere is kidnapped, Sir Gads sets out to save the day!Join the loveable Sir Gadabout, loyal Herbert and Merlin's sarcastic cat, Sidney Smith, on a chaotic quest that will make every reader - child or adult - laugh out loud.
Sir Gadabout and the Camelot Calamity
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleyMorag and Demelza, Sir Gadabout's old adversaries, have taken over the pet shop in Camelot village. They have adopted elaborate disguises and are keeping the real owner under lock and key, intending to cause so much chaos at the Round Table that they can move in and install themselves as King and Queen, with their ridiculous claim to the throne backed up by doctored family trees.The knights at Camelot begin to realise that their pet food is having a strange effect, and that pets they have bought from the shop aren't all they expected; Sir Gadabout himself has a little lizard which grows rapidly into a crocodile and terrifies everyone. The cause of the problem is eventually traced back to the pet shop and our determined knight is sent to investigate, resulting in the usual mayhem.
Sir Gadabout and the Ghost
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleySir Gadabout nods off at the Round Table, and wakes up to find himself in the same room as a ghost!At first, the ghost of Sir Henry makes Sir Gads clank his armour with fright, but he soon recovers his spirits and sets off of another calamitous quest - to clear Sir Henry's name of the ghastly crime of pilchard-stealing.Another side-splitting adventure, with Sir Gads, his trusty squire Herbert and Merlin's sarcastic ginger cat, Sidney Smith, raising a riot in Camelot.
Sir Gadabout and the Little Horror (Sir Gadabout Ser.)
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleyOwing to a shortage of suitable knights, Sir Gadabout is entrusted with escorting one of King Arthur¿s children to Camelot. The beastly brat gives him the slip and poor Sir Gadabout ends up in terrible trouble ¿ not surprising, since he¿s the worst knight in the world.
Sir Gadabout Does His Best
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleySir Gads, the Worst Knight in the World, is back with all his old friends - King Arthur and Queen Guinivere, Herbert his faithful squire, Sydney Smith (Merlin's sarcastic cat) and Dr McPherson (Merlin's Kung fu guard turtle) to name but a few. This time he challenges Sir Mistabit in a tournament, and goes in search of Lucky, a three-legged goat last seen heading towards dangerous dragon country.
Sir Gadabout Gets Worse
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleyMeet Sir Gadabout - the Worst Knight in the World . . . When Excalibur is stolen, Sir Gads sets off with his trusty band of followers to find the evil Sir Rudyard the Rancid. They must face the worst if they are to return the mighty sword to its rightful home.
Sir Gadabout Goes Barking Mad
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleyThe Magic World Cup is on - and it's the talk of the town. Sir Gadabout is sent to escort Merlin - the reigning world champion - to the competition, but they are waylaid by evil magicians. The Worst Knight in the World is convinced that the great magician has been turned into a mutt - and that the unfortunate dog is trying to talk to him.While Merlin wreaks havoc at a prize vegetable competition instead, Sir Gads is left to impersonate Merlin at the Magic World Cup - with hilarious consequences . . . Another hilarious adventure with the bumbling knight - a delight to read.
Sir Gadabout Goes Overboard
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleyLongbeard, a loathed and prickly pirate, and his cranky crew have been stirring up trouble in the English Channel. Luckily, Sir Gadabout is on a mission to save sailors from the scurvy scoundrels.But Sir Gadabout's never sailed a ship before and the pirates don't have much love for landlubbers . . .A shiver-yer-timbers sea story exploding with cannonballs and cutlasses and starring Camelot's crassest knight!
Sir Gadabout Goes to Knight School
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleyWhen Sir Lancelot is called away from Knight School, Sir Gadabout becomes the teacher - even though he's the one who needs to learn a thing or two about courtly conduct. How can the lads defeat the King of Gaul and his angry mob with the worst knight in the world as their leader? A story full of comic cunning and chaos.
Sir Gadabout Out of Time
by Tony Ross Martyn BeardsleyKing Arthur desperately needs a haircut and because the royal barber is away, he foolishly accepts Sir Gads' offer to do the job. The result is a disaster, of course, so he turns to Merlin for help. Merlin's quick solution is a 'turn back time' spell, so that Arthur can return to the hour just before Sir Gads wreaked havoc on his hair. However, Sir Gads intervenes once more, and King Arthur finds himself unexpectedly in the present day instead. Trapped in the future, Sir Gads must find a way to help Arthur and himself return to mediaeval times. Knowing Sir Gadabout as we do, it's not going to be easy . . .
Sir Ladybug (Sir Ladybug #1)
by Corey R. TaborFrom Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor, this is a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the only—Sir Ladybug!Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when he’d rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a “monster” (a hungry chickadee), Sir Ladybug and his trusty friends—his herald, a roly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail named Sterling—hatch the perfect (delicious) plan.This is the first in a new graphic novel series for newly independent readers, following the adventures of a ladybug knight and his pals in the dandelion patch.Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and memorable cast of characters, this new series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.
Sir Ladybug and the Bookworms (Sir Ladybug #3)
by Corey R. TaborThe third adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award winner Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Sir Ladybug—the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice—must fulfill a most noble duty! Upon his knightly honor, Sir Ladybug vows to return his library book. But some diabolical creatures dare to stop this hero and his friends….Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, and responsibility. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.Praise for Sir Ladybug:"The story’s themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Geisel medalist Tabor has produced another winner.” —Booklist (starred review)"This funny friendship story is an excellent offering for young readers." —School Library Journal“Will have readers joining Pell the Roly-Poly Herald in loudly singing Sir Ladybug’s praises." —The Horn Book
Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee (Sir Ladybug #2)
by Corey R. TaborThe second adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honor and two-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Sir Ladybug—the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice—is on a new quest! He and his herald, Pell, and his trusty squire, Sterling, will have to be extra-clever to outwit the mean Queen Bee.Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.Sir Ladybug, the first book in the series, was welcomed by Publishers Weekly in a starred review: "Tabor’s friend-forward graphic novel series opener is an ensemble comedy starring Sir Ladybug as the proverbial gentle knight. The story’s themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar, but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way."
Sir Lancelot, Where Are You? #6
by Kate McmullanThe evil witch Morgana le Fay has put a terrible curse on Sir Lancelot, and it's up to Wiglaf and his DSA buddies to find and save him. But they're just dragon-slayers-in-training. Can they really outsmart the trolls, witches, and other villains that stand in their way? Follow Wiglaf's adventures at Dragon Slayers' Academy as he discovers more about his past and what the future holds for him.
Sir Simon: Super Scarer
by Cale AtkinsonA delightful, funny story of friendship, ghost chores, a spooky house and a professional haunter.Meet Sir Simon, Super Scarer. He's a professional ghost who has been transferred to his first house. And just in time! He was getting tired of haunting bus stops and forests and potatoes. And to top it off, this house is occupied by an old lady -- they're the easiest to haunt!But things don't go as planned when it turns out a KID comes with this old lady. Chester spots Simon immediately and peppers him with questions. Simon is exasperated. . . until he realizes he can trick Chester into doing his ghost chores. Spooky sounds, footsteps in the attic, creaks on the stairs -- these things don't happen on their own, you know! After a long night of haunting, it seems that maybe Chester isn't cut out to be a ghost, so Simon decides to help with Chester's human chores. Turns out Simon isn't cut out for human chores either. But maybe they're both cut out to be friends . . .
Sir Thomas and the Dragon
by Monica M. RoeSlimy, scaly creatures like frogs, lizards, and snakes are scary, especially for Sir Thomas. He was afraid of them all. But no creature terrified Sir Thomas more than a dragon.
Sistemas solares: Solar Systems: Planets, Stars, and Orbits (Inside Outer Space)
by Nadia HigginsOur closest solar system is about 10 light years away.It has two main types of planets. Some are rocky and small, like planet Earth, while others are huge balls of gas, like Jupiter. Learn about how astronomers once thought our solar system was the one and only, to how they have now discovered hundreds of stars with planets orbiting them, which means there could be billions of solar systems in outer space! Just maybe, these alien worlds could host life, like our own amazing planet. This book allows students to use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.