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The Hockey Rink Hunt (Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The #5)
by Mike LupicaIt's hockey time in the fifth installment of New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica's Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book series perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. When eight year old twins Zach and Zoe findout they'll be joining their dad at the Boston Bruins hockey practice, they can't believe their luck. But upon arrival, the Bruins' star player tells the twins he lost his lucky necklace right before the Stanley Cup final, and just like that, the mystery is on. The twins' search takes them all over the arena, and even onto the ice. Will Zach and Zoe find the missing necklace in time for the big game?
The Hockey Skates
by Karl SubbanIt was almost the first day of winter, and PK still has no skates to wear.This time, PK waited impatiently for one more week before his skates arrived in the mail.With a knock, knock, knock on the door, the mailman delivered the skates in a box. PK couldn’t wait to open it . . .Little PK Subban loves watching hockey on TV with his father, and he can’t wait to finally go out and skate—just like his hockey heroes! With his mother’s help, PK orders a pair of black, single-blade, size 7 skates. Now he just has to wait for them to come in the mail.So he waits.And waits.Every new delivery brings hilarity and dismay as PK receives skates in the wrong size, wrong colour, wrong style—even a box that is completely empty! All the while, winter approaches and poor PK is very eager to get out on the rink. Even as he wonders if he will ever get to skate, his love of hockey pulls him to the sport in funny, imaginative ways.Inspired by Karl Subban’s son, NHL star PK Subban, The Hockey Skates is a story about maintaining perseverance and optimism through a series of comical misfortunes—all of which are brought to life by Maggie Zeng’s charming illustrations.
The Hockey Sweater
by Sheila Fischman Roch CarrierWhen Roch gets a new sweater, trouble begins. Every reader will relate to Roch's dilemma and applaud his solution.
The Hockey Sweater
by Roch CarrierIn the days of Roch’s childhood, winters in the village of Ste. Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy’s hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard’s number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Much to Roch’s horror, he is sent the blue and white sweater of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, dreaded and hated foes to his beloved team. How can Roch face the other kids at the rink?
The Hole
by Lindsay BonillaA powerful story perfect for opening up conversations about lossWhat does it feel like to lose someone you love? For one little boy, it&’s like he has a hole in his life. It&’s in the bottom bunk, where his little brother, Matty, used to sleep, and it&’s on his brother&’s chair at dinner. It follows him everywhere until the day he decides to really explore it. Inside the hole he confronts his grief—the sadness, the anger, and the truth of how much he misses Matty. His friend is waiting when he climbs out, and when she asks, &“Do you want to tell me about your brother?&” he&’s surprised to find that talking about Matty is a comfort—and helps fill his hole with good memories.
The Hole Nine Yards (The Mysterious Makers of Shaker Street)
by Stacia DeutschShaker Street residents are finding holes all over their yards. Are animals to blame? Are aliens?! Michael, Liv, and Leo - the Mysterious Makers of Shaker Street - decide to investigate what's behind all the destroyed landscapes. After gathering some clues, the makers put their creativity and building know-how to work with a homemade metal detector. Will the makers' latest projects lead them to a space ship or a sinister neighbor? A glossary and reader questions provide support to the young reader, and when the story's over, readers can become a makers themselves by recreating the gadgets with instructions included at the end of the book.
The Hole Story of the Doughnut
by Pat MillerA colorful look at the true story behind one sea captain&’s scrumptious legacy that has become one of our favorite snacks.In 1843, fourteen-year-old Hanson Gregory left his family home in Rockport, Maine, and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn, looking for high-stakes adventure on the high seas. Little did he know that a boatload of hungry sailors, coupled with his knack for creative problem-solving, would yield one of the world&’s most prized and beloved pastries.Lively and inventive cut-paper illustrations add a taste of whimsy to this sweet, fact-filled story that includes an extensive bibliography, author's note, and timeline.&“A lively offering for reading and sharing that will encourage the youngest of researchers to wonder and learn about other everyday items in their world.&”—School Library Journal
The Hole in the Tree
by Jean Craighead GeorgeWho will be the king of the hole in the tree? A delightful book where two children find a hole in a tree and watch as it becomes larger through the occupation of successive animals. Starting with a small beetle who begins the hole and the progression to different insects, birds and other animals. Even the two children use the hole once he gets large enough through the progression.
The Hole in the Wall
by Lisa Rowe FraustinoEleven-year-old Sebby has found the perfect escape from his crummy house and bickering family: The Hole in the Wall. It's a pristine, beautiful glen in the midst of a devastated mining area behind Sebby's home. But not long after he finds it his world starts falling apart: his family's chickens disappear, colors start jumping off the wall and coming to life, and after sneaking a taste of raw cookie dough he finds himself with the mother of all stomachaches. When Sebby sets out to solve these mysteries, he and his twin sister, Barbie, get caught in a wild chase through the tunnels and caverns around The Hole in the Wall - all leading them to the mining activities of one Stanley Odum, the hometown astrophysicist who's buying up all the land behind Sebby's home. Exactly what is Mr. Odum mining in his secret facility, and does it have anything to do with the mystery of the lost chickens and Sebby's stomachache? The answers to these questions go much further than the twins expect.
The Holiday Time (The Kids in Ms. Colman's Class #10)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!Everyone in the class is working together on holiday projects. But when a new student, Pamela, arrives, she comes between Sara and Audrey.
The Home We Make
by Maham KhwajaA moving story about a young girl and her family who are forced to flee their beloved home after violence erupts all around them, and their journey to make a new sense of home.One day someone asks me,Where is home? And I don't know what to say.Is home here or there? Told from the perspective of a young refugee girl, debut children's book author and New Voices winner Maham Khwaja tells the story of a family forced to flee their home due to violence. Emotive illustrations by Daby Zainab Faidhi balance the family's love for one another and hope for the future with the harrowing journey to escape on foot, travel by boat, and then finally resettle in a safe place. Through it all, the young girl tries to hold on to all the pieces of her life before and find a way to rebuild a sense of home.
The Homesick Club
by Libby MartinezA story about making new friends and missing home, wherever home may be. Mónica and Hannah are school kids in the big city. Together, they have formed the Homesick Club, since they are both from far away. Mónica misses the family of hummingbirds that she and her grandmother would feed in her backyard in Bolivia every day. Hannah misses the sunshine and the tiny tortoise that lived near her house in Israel. When a new teacher, Miss Shelby, arrives from Texas, the girls discover that she misses her home, too, especially the huge sky full of stars and a Southern treat known as Hummingbird Cake. The girls ask Miss Shelby to join their club, then Mónica decides she will bring a surprise for show and tell — a surprise that brings Miss Shelby close to tears. Author Libby Martinez addresses a theme that many children can relate to — feeling homesick — especially when home is far away. Rebecca Gibbon’s charming illustrations bring an imaginative, light touch to the story. Key Text Features recipes diagrams Flags Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
The Honest Woodcutter (Classic Fables In Rhythm And Rhyme Ser.)
by Emma Carlson BerneIn this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a woodcutter loses his ax in a pond. What will happen when a magical spirit offers help? Find out when you sing along to The Honest Woodcutter!
The Hoot and Holler Hat Dance: A Folk Tale from Ghana
by Laura S. SassiAnansi the spider used to be handsome, but his never-ending appetite eventually cost him his hair.
The Hoover Dam (Reading Street)
by Scott ForesmanRead and comprehend two-syllable words, Identify common prefixes (such as pre-, un-, or re-) and suffixes (such as -able, -ad and -er), Correct mistakes made when reading out loud, Read books with two or more chapters, Understand the structure of stores (i.e. beginning, middle and end), Start selecting reading materials based on his/her own interests, Identify the "who," "what," "when," "where," "why" and "how" of the text.
The Hopi People (Native American Cultures Series)
by Therese M. SheaThe Hopi village of Oraibi was settled around AD 1050, making it the oldest continuously inhabited village in the United States. The Hopi had to be a resilient people to survive in the hot deserts of the Southwest. Today, people are captivated with Hopi culture, which has endured despite years of forced assimilation. <p><p>Historic photographs and descriptive text aid readers in entering the world of the traditional Hopi, with spotlights on ceremonies, rituals, housing, and fashion. Hopi history and modern life further make this volume a valuable addition to any social studies collection.
The Horrible Hex (Monster Heroes Ser.)
by Blake HoenaIt is really hard to be a good witch when your sisters are extra bad. Poor Linda catches her sisters hexing people again, and she knows she must stop them. But their hexes and spells are getting harder and harder to reverse. Thankfully Linda can count on her friends, knowing the Monster Heroes will help save the day. This early chapter book includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
The Horrifyingly Haunted Hack-A-Ween (Captain Underpants Ser.)
by Meredith RusuCaptain Underpants's spookiest - and stretchiest - adventure yet!George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back in a new Halloween adventure! Piqua's biggest pranksters are getting ready for the best holiday ever - Halloween, of course. But their dreams of costumes, candy, and haunted houses go down the drain when Mr. Krupp and Melvin start a campaign to make Halloween illegal!That's when George and Harold come up with HACKAWEEN, a totally legal spin-off of Halloween. But will disguises, hack-o'-lanterns, and sneak or snacking fill the pumpkin-shaped holes in their lives? Find out in this young graphic novel based on the "Hackaween" episode of the hit Netflix show.
The Hospital Book
by Lisa BrownGoing to the hospital can be strange and scary, but this book will comfort and reassure even the youngest patient.When a little girl develops a bad stomach ache, it&’s time to go to the hospital. We follow her experience from arrival through diagnosis, anesthesia, and recoveryLisa Brown is a graphic novelist as well as a picture book creator whose talents inform the design of this book chock full of speech bubbles that will delight kids and parents alike. This is a funny, accessible, and above all comforting tale of a very scary experience in the life of any child.With illustrations brimming with action reminiscent of Richard Scarry, Lisa Brown once again creates a story full of humor and empathy that will delight and comfort most any kid fearful about a hospital visit. Fans of her hugely successful The Airport Book will instantly recognize the girl and her family.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The Houdini Box
by Brian SelznickVictor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, walk through walls, and perform any number of Houdini's astonishing magic tricks. . . without success. Then -- amazingly -- he actually meets his idol, and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious locked box is the magician's only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets to the most famous magic tricks ever performed?
The Houdini Box
by Brian SelznickVictor is forever trying to escape from locked trunks, walk through walls, and perform any number of Houdini's astonishing magic tricks. . . without success. Then -- amazingly -- he actually meets his idol, and begs Houdini to explain himself. A mysterious locked box is the magician's only answer, and Victor is left to wonder: Does the box contain the secrets to the most famous magic tricks ever performed?
The Hour of Magic (Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #8)
by Geronimo StiltonFairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!I, Geronimo Stilton, was amazed to find myself called back to the Kingdom of Fantasy for another adventure. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed my help -- time itself was under threat! Something evil was making the hands of the magical Tick Tock Timepiece spin faster and faster. It was causing Blossom to age at an alarming rate . . . and if she perished, so would the entire Kingdom of Fantasy! Holey cheese! It was up to me to restore time and harmony to the land. Could I do it before the clock reached its final hour?
The House Has Eyes: Casebusters #5 (Casebusters #5)
by Joan Lowery NixonThe new kid in school has a poltergeist problem, and only the Casebusters can helpEverybody in Redoaks knows the old Everhart mansion is haunted. For years now, lights have flickered around the abandoned property at night, scaring away any local family who might be tempted to buy it. But when the Colliers move in from out of town, they don&’t know any better. For Brian and Sean&’s new friend Charles, bedtime is about to get spooky. Lucky for Charles, Sean and Brian are the Casebusters—expert detectives who have handled ghosts before. The phantoms inside Charles&’s house won&’t leave easily, though. And Brian and Sean are going to have to come up with something clever, quickly—or else Charles may never get a good night&’s sleep again.
The House That Floated
by GuojingA stunningly beautiful picture book from a critically acclaimed artist that follows a family who lives in a house by the sea as water levels start to rise.In this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes their home on a cliff overlooking the sea. They live peacefully, spending their days exploring the ocean and filling their home with warmth and laughter. But as seasons pass, the waters rise, bringing the tides closer to the clifftop and the house. When a powerful storm rages and giant waves engulf the cliff, the family must leave—but not without their beloved home. Inspired by true stories of communities relocating houses, award-winning artist Guojing evokes a family&’s ingenuity and determination to save their home in a moving portrait of empathy, love and strength. Through dreamy ocean scenes and vibrant tones of red, pinks and blues, this striking narrative offers an adventure story with a dramatic and glorious ending.