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The Night of the Chipmunk: A Branches Book (Pets Rule!)
by Susan TanEmber goes on vacation with the Chin family and comes face-to-face with an evil chipmunk who haunts the night!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!Ember is ready for a relaxing trip to Acorn Island with the Chin family. But before they even arrive at the island, a mysterious raven warns Ember and his pet friends that an evil chipmunk haunts the night! At first, Ember is confident that a little chipmunk is no match for him. But soon, he learns that this chipmunk is out to sabotage his human family's vacation . . . while putting the blame on all the pets! Will Ember and the other pets be able to save their vacation? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that will have readers rushing to turn the pages, Pets Rule! is the just-right series for any emerging reader!
The Night the Bells Rang
by Natalie Kinsey-WarnockThe last year of World War I is an eventful one for Vermont farm boy Mason as he helps with the chores, tries to get along with his little brother, and sees an older bully go off to the war.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Screen Comix)
by Random HouseThe classic film Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is retold with scenes and dialogue from the movie in this full-color Screen Comix! Perfect for readers 6 to 9 as well as fans and collectors.Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town...but after so many years of the same frightening things, he wants to do something different. When Jack accidentally discovers Christmas Town, he hatches a wild scheme to take over a new holiday for the year. Can the master of scares spread festive cheer like jolly old Santa Claus—and can his friend Sally save Jack and Christmas before it's too late?Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas has enthralled audiences young and old for over 30 years with its catchy songs, quirky animation, and relatable theme of self-acceptance. Now children ages 6 to 9—and fans of all ages—can enjoy this 80-page graphic novel-style Screen Comix with full-color images and dialogue from the film which celebrates the charm and heart fun of this classic stop-motion masterpiece.
The Nightmare Bug
by Hillary DaecherThrough a relatable experience, The Nightmare Bug empowers children to overcome nightmares Beware! The Nightmare Bug is creeping into dreams again . . . He's been around sleep for many, many years, turning magical dreams into things we all fear. But not tonight! Discover how one small child decides to take control of their nightmares and tackle the Nightmare Bug once and for all. With the help and comfort of the child's mother, along with friends Blankie, Bear, and Rhino, the child drifts off to sleep feeling empowered and ready to show the Nightmare Bug there is nothing to be afraid of in the night. Skipping through dreams of oceans, giants, and the moon, the child, along with the stuffed friends, searches for the Nightmare Bug. When they finally encounter the Nightmare Bug and show the bug the power of what love can do, will the Nightmare Bug disappear forever? The Nightmare Bug is a powerful message designed to identify and tackle the emotions that bad dreams evoke, and to provide coping methods for children who suffer from nightmares on a regular basis. Perfect for SEL curriculums, the back matter includes conversation starters and expert tips for children upon waking from a bad dream, plus tips for parents to help their child cope with a nightmare.
The Nightwood
by Robin MullerBased on the Celtic folktale of Tamlynne, The Nightwood tells the story of the young daughter of the Earl of March, who is enticed into the nearby wood by the haunting strains of Elfin music. Inside the mysterious forest, Elaine meets Tamlynne, an enchanted young knight in the court of the Elfin Queen. Elaine and Tamlynne fall in love, but in order for Tamlynne to escape the elves, Elaine must pay a terrible price. In the end, mortal love proves stronger than the power of the Elfin Queen and the two lovers are set free. Beautifully illustrated by Robin Muller, this edition of The Nightwood is sure to enchant fairytale lovers of all ages.
The Nine Lives of Rotten Ralph
by Jack Gantos Nicole RubelPoor Rotten Ralph. His health just isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to his rotten ways, he’s down to the very last of his nine lives! "One more slip and he’ll be gone forever,” warns the vet. Sarah, Ralph’s doting owner, is fiercely determined to keep her cat safe. But how much coddling can Ralph take before he has to do something totally and utterly rotten? In this ninth tale about the most delightfully disobedient cat in town, being naughty has never looked so good to Rotten Ralph. But then again, after a hard day’s rotten work, neither does the warmth and safety of Sarah’s lap!
The Nixie's Song (Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles #1)
by Holly Black Tony DiterlizziThe Spiderwick Chronicles leave the old-fashioned charm of New England far behind and head south for some fiendish faerie fun in the hot Florida sun. Eleven-year-old Nicholas Vargas only thinks his life has been turned upside down after his developer father remarries and moves his new wife and daughter into the soon-to-be completed Mangrove Hollow. But an "expedition" to a nearby lake turns up a little nixie with a giant problem - the huge, lumbering, fire-breathing variety - and it's up to Nick; his stepsister, Laurie; and his big brother, Julian (plus a familiar face from the original Spiderwick Chronicles) to figure out the best way to stop a host of rampaging giants before all of Florida goes up in smoke.
The No-Cook Cookbook
by DKWith more than 50 recipes for young food lovers, this cookbook will show children how to cook all by themselves and gain their independence in the kitchenWatch your child begin creating delicious meals in the kitchen when they start using the recipes in this book. The No-Cook Cook Book also contains kitchen safety tips and top tips on growing your own herb and vegetable garden. This fun recipe book for kids shows children how to make different dishes. Each recipe is designed so that it&’s easy to make and requires no cooking. This photographic cookbook contains more than 50 meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that will make young cooks excited to spend time in the kitchen. The No-Cook Cook Book was created especially for budding young chefs, designed not only as a recipe book, but also a manual that will teach kids the basics of cooking safely. The easy-to-follow instructions will teach kids practical kitchen safety tips and how to use kitchen utensils such as a grater, sharp knife, and peeler safely.Make And Enjoy Food Without Using HeatKids will also find out how to grow their own herbs and vegetables at home, and then use these to prepare delicious meals. The book guides them through recipes that are nutritious, colorful, and delicious. Find recipes packed with fresh ingredients for soups, salads, rice bowls, desserts, and so much more!
The No-Good Do-Good Pirates
by Jim Kraft Lynne AvrilCaptain Squint and his pirate crew spend their days doing evil deeds. When at last the scurvy gang is captured, the judge says they can go free--if they do one good deed before sunset. But what's a good deed? Captain Squint, Ed the Fierce, One-Tooth Willy, and Smelly Bob have no idea! Can a bunch of clueless pirates save themselves from prison?
The Noise Inside Boys: A Story About Big Feelings
by Pete OswaldPete Oswald, the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator and father of three sons unravels the confusing emotions inside boys today against the backdrop of a day at the beach.When two older brothers tease their younger brother, overwhelming feelings surface, along with the urge to push them away. Highlighted with a rainbow of vibrant colors, this important book shows how the turbulent emotions we experience can be managed by naming and understanding them. Based on real life experience, this story about three brothers offers insight and wisdom that all kids --and grown-ups-- will take to heart.Pete Oswald is best knows as the NYT #1 bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg as the other books in that series. He is also the illustrator of Attack of the Underwear Dragon, Return of the Underwear Dragon, and Blue Bison Needs a Haircut. Hike, his first solo picture book author/illustrator debut, and it received five starred reviews and demonstrated Pete&’s ability to capture important family moments. Similarly, The Noise Inside Boys is Pete's return to social emotional learning books.
The Noisy Neighbors (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Mike Spoor Riley ObachNIMAC-sourced textbook. RAT-A-TAT-TAT! JAY-JAY! JAY-JAY! Bertha has new neighbors, and are they noisy! So Bertha finds a new home, one that is peaceful and quiet. But is it a little too quiet?
The Nora Notebooks, Book 2: The Trouble with Babies
by Claudia Mills Katie Kath"The thought-provoking reflections on personality and growth add insight and discussability."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Fourth grade scientists are not meant to be babysitters. The second book in the Nora Notebooks finds Nora Alpers in unfamiliar territory. Nora Alpers has just become a ten-year-old aunt. To prepare for the new arrival, Nora has been writing down baby-related facts in her special notebook, just like she does with her favorite subject: ants. She likes the idea that someone who studies the A-N-T is also an A-U-N-T, even though she doesn't know anything about taking care of babies. A new family member isn't the only thing stressing Nora out. At school, Nora has to write journals in the voice of a pioneer on the Oregon Trail and prepare for the annual science fair. Science is normally Nora's best subject--until Nora ends up being paired with science-hating, cat-obsessed Emma! How will Nora ever learn to be a good aunt if she's trying to survive the Oregon Trail and arguing against Emma's unscientific science-fair ideas? Readers will welcome the return of Nora who Publishers Weekly called "delightful[ly] enterprising" in a starred review.From the Hardcover edition.
The Nora Notebooks, Book 3: The Trouble with Friends
by Claudia Mills Katie KathThe final book in the Nora Notebooks series finds Nora trying to navigate the unscientific matter of making friends with someone you have nothing in common with. Nora Alpers, fourth-grade scientist, likes things to be just so. Her ant farm, her hobbies, her friends. So when Coach Joe, her teacher, informs the class that all the students have to try something new and write a report about it, Nora is not pleased. She is even less pleased when her classmate Emma seems to decide that befriending Nora will be her “new” thing. Does Emma really want to be friends or is this just an assignment for school? Nora, meanwhile, has to figure out her own new thing. Will she discover that she has interests outside of science or will all her efforts end up being nothing but trouble? Praise for the Nora Notebooks series: “Will resonate with children who have a passion for something out of the ordinary.” —Publishers Weekly, starred “Readers will be drawn into the story by the sincere and realistic characters Mills has created, as well as the pleasing and appealing illustrations found in every chapter.” —School Library Journal “Middle-grade readers will hope for more Nora Notebooks soon.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Norfolk Story Book
by Isabelle KingHave you ever wondered what a snap dragon, a mammoth and mustard all have in common? The answer is Norfolk! Inspired by seven unique objects at Norfolk Collections Centre, this book tells seven stories, all from different periods in time, which combine local history with imagination and fun. Discover the magic of the Norwich Snap Dragon, adventure through pre-historic Norfolk with a mammoth, find out why the region’s famous mustard doesn’t mix with smelly feet, and get swept back in time to experience Norwich as it was seen through the eyes of two mysterious statues.
The North Wind and the Sun: Based on an Aesop's Fable (Our World Readers)
by Jill Korey O'SullivanNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Northeast
by Stephanie CohenFind out about the people, geography, and economy of the Northeast region of the United States.
The Norton Anthology of Children's Literature: The Traditions in English
by Jack Zipes Peter Hunt Lynne Vallone Lissa Paul Gillian AveryA collection of fairy tales, picture books, nursery rhymes, fantasy, alphabets, chapbooks, and comics published in English since 1659, representing 170 authors and illustrators, and including more than ninety complete works and excerpts from others.
The Nose Knows (Science Solves It!)
by Ellen WeissA Parent's Choice Recommended BookSolve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Everyone in the family has a cold - except Peter. Who will sniff out the funny smells? By default, Peter becomes the family nose - until he, too, catches a cold. Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Sense of Smell)
The Not-So Great Outdoors
by Madeline KloepperA reluctant camper discovers that the (not-so) great outdoors can be just as exciting as screens and skyscrapers in this playful picture book celebration of the pleasures of unplugging and embracing nature.What's so great about the "great outdoors"? A grumpy urban kid begrudgingly accompanies her family on a summer camping trip, missing all the sublime sights right under her nose as she longs for the lights and stimulation of the city. But as she explores forests, lakes and mountains, and encounters bears, beavers and caribou, she slowly comes to realize that the simpler things are just as sparkly, that the sky is its own majestic light show, and the symphony is all around. The Not-So Great Outdoors is a humorous and richly imagined reminder of the beauty and magic that can be found away from the city and our screens.
The Not-So-Itsy-Bitsy Spider (Night Frights #3)
by Joe McGeeIn this third installment in the spooky and silly series that&’s perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a kid home alone faces off against a giant spider!Wolver Hollow is not a normal town. The adults are too busy shuffling off to work at the old coffin factory to notice or care, but the kids know all about monsters, ghosts, and strange lights in the sky. Strange things happen in Wolver Hollow. Creepy things. Adults are always telling kids that spiders are more afraid of them than they are of the spider. But what about when that spider is the size of a dog? And your parents are out? And you just saw it scuttle past the open doorway to the living room? You know it&’s waiting to jump out and eat you. You have no choice…you have to find it before it finds you!
The Not-So-Jolly Roger (Time Warp Trio #2)
by Jon Scieszka Lane SmithEveryone's favorite time-travelers are changing their styles! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka's wacky brand of humor.
The Not-So-Pretty Pixies: Daisy Dreamer And The Totally True Imaginary Friend; Daisy Dreamer And The World Of Make-believe; Sparkle Fairies And The Imaginaries; The Not-so-pretty Pixies (Daisy Dreamer #4)
by Genevieve Santos Holly AnnaHi! I’m Daisy Dreamer. Join me in the World of Make-Believe and I’ll tell you all about my Pretty Pixie Problem.Have you ever met someone who was so pretty on the outside, but maybe not so pretty on the inside? It’s totally confusing, right? Well, something like that just happened to yours truly, Daisy Dreamer. And it happened in the last place I’d have ever imagined…the World of Make-Believe! My new friend, Twee, is a Pretty Pixie. She lives in a pretty village deep in a pretty forest with lots of other Pretty Pixies. The problem is—some of her friends are being pretty mean. But not to worry, because Posey and I are on the case! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Daisy Dreamer chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border
by Stephen BriseñoBased on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of &“the notebook,&” an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S.Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor's laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets are quiet. Papa is gone, and we are no longer safe here. We are leaving, too. In this moving and stunningly-illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look for "The Notebook Keeper"-- the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross, and they add their names to the book. As the days turn into weeks, and hope dwindles, the little girl looks for kindness around her-- and inside herself. One day, when the Notebook Keeper's own name is called to cross, Noemi and her Mama are chosen--for the generosity in their hearts-- to take her place.