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Hana the Thunder Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraThe Dragon Girls series continues with an all-new group of girls!The Storm Dragons will harness the incredible powers of thunder, lightning, and snow to help defeat a brand-new villain the Magic Forest: The Chaos Queen.Hana the Thunder Dragon doesn't like bullies. So she's determined to stop the Chaos Queen from causing trouble all over the Magic Forest. All she needs is a little help from her friends-and a lot of dragon magic!
Hand to Hold
by JJ HellerThis heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent&’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller&’s beloved lullaby &“Hand to Hold.&”&“May the living light inside you be the compass as you go /May you always know you have my hand to hold.&”With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child&’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent&’s presence and God&’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.
Hand-Me-Down Magic #1: Stoop Sale Treasure (Hand-Me-Down Magic #1)
by Corey Ann HayduMeet the best friends at 86 ½ Twenty-Third Avenue. DEL loves LOTS of things! The Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe. Ginormous family dinners. And of course, her best-friend-cousin, Alma. ALMA loves her abuelita’s tasty empanadas. Her old home by the lake. And soon, she’ll love living in the same place as her best-friend-cousin, Del. Yet despite having Del by her side, Alma isn’t quite sure she fits in with their family at 86 ½ Twenty-Third Avenue. It’s a new life and it’s all so different. When Del finds a special item at a neighbor’s stoop sale, she gets so excited by the magic luck it brings—but doesn’t see that it’s driving the two best friends apart. Will family, friendship, and maybe a little everyday magic be enough to make things right again? Brimming with adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters, this is sure to be an instant favorite for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory!
Hand-Me-Down Magic #2: Crystal Ball Fortunes (Hand-Me-Down Magic #2)
by Corey Ann HayduThe best-friend-cousins at 86½ Twenty-Third Avenue are back for a party! With adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters, this second installment in the Hand-Me-Down Magic series is perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory. Alma’s birthday gift for Del was supposed to be delightful and daring—just like Del. Her present was a magical crystal ball, and it worked, too! All of Del’s predictions for her party guests were coming true. But when Alma looks into the ball to read Del’s future, she sees something frightening. Del is certain Alma has given her a bad luck fortune and that it will spell DISASTER for her. Suddenly, Del doesn’t feel like the brave cousin anymore. Which means it’s up to Alma to help Del face her fear—and her crystal ball fortune—with her best-friend-cousin right by her side.
Hand-Me-Down Magic #3: Perfect Patchwork Purse
by Corey Ann HayduFamily magic saves the day for best-friend-cousins Del and Alma in the third Hand-Me-Down Magic book! With adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters, this series is perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory. Alma knew it the first time she saw it: The patchwork purse in the window of the Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe was magical. Special. Perfect. But when her friend Cassie spots the purse and buys it, what could Alma do but agree that the purse really did look just right on Cassie? Del decides it’s up to her to bring some homespun magic back into Alma’s life, and she’s got just the plan to do it. After all, she is the EXPERT on magic!All she needs is some glitter and lots and lots of glue . . . because she knows magic can always come from the most unexpected places, but most importantly, that best-friend-cousins never let each other down.
Hand-Me-Down Magic #4: Mysterious Tea Set (Hand-me-down Magic Ser. #4)
by Corey Ann HayduThere’s a mystery brewing in Abuelita’s shop in the fourth and final Hand-Me-Down Magic book. The complete series is perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, with adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters.Del finds a very beautiful tea set hidden deep in the Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe—but something about it doesn’t add up. It’s missing some teacups, and the hand-painted design on it looks very familiar. The tea set must be connected to their family.Alma and Del are excited to solve the case of the mysterious tea set, but their questions (“Who painted it?” “Is it magical?”) only get an Abuelita shrug and a confusing answer.Still, with determination, neighborhood magic, and a little help from Evie, the best-friend-cousins will learn the story behind the tea set as they work to make it whole once more.Corey Ann Haydu’s writing is filled with tender moments, wholesome humor, and magical detail—reminiscent of literary icons like Beverly Clearly, Marla Frazee, and Katherine Applegate. This chapter book series is pitch perfect for kids reading at this young level. And Luisa Uribe's stunning black-and-white illustrations capture the warmth and unique personality of each character.Enjoy the whole series:Hand-Me-Down Magic #1: Stoop Sale TreasureHand-Me-Down Magic #2: Crystal Ball FortunesHand-Me-Down Magic #3: Perfect Patchwork PurseHand-Me-Down Magic #4: Mysterious Tea Set
Handbook for Dragon Slayers
by Merrie HaskellLike Gail Carson Levine's books, Merrie Haskell's middle grade fantasy adventure Handbook for Dragon Slayers mixes magic, mythical creatures, thrilling action, and a wonderful cast of characters.Political upheaval sends Princess Tilda fleeing from her kingdom in the company of two hopeful dragon slayers. The princess never had any interest in chasing dragons. The pain from her crippled foot was too great, and her dream was to write a book. But the princess finds herself making friends with magical horses, facing the Wild Hunt, and pointing a sword at fire-breathing dragons. While doing things she never imagined, Tilda finds qualities in herself she never knew she possessed.Handbook for Dragon Slayers is a deeply satisfying coming-of-age tale wrapped in a magical adventure story.
Handbook of Professional Development in Education: Successful Models and Practices, PreK-12
by Diana J. Quatroche Andy Hargreaves Sherry Kragler Kathryn L. Bauserman Linda E. MartinSynthesizing the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD), this handbook describes effective, innovative practices that are being used in schools today. Leading authorities present PD approaches that are instructive, reflective, active, collaborative, and substantive. The book explores the relationship of PD to adult learning theory, school leadership, district and state policy, the growth of professional learning communities, and the Common Core State Standards. Practical issues in implementing PD are addressed, as are strategies for measuring and sustaining successful programs. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions. The appendix provides eight illuminating case studies of PD initiatives in diverse schools.
Handbook of Writing Research
by Steve Graham Jill Fitzgerald Charles A. MacArthurSynthesizing the breadth of current research on the teaching and learning of writing, the third edition of this definitive handbook has more than 90% new content, reflecting the growth and dynamism of the field. Leading scholars--including many international voices--review major theories, developmental issues, and instructional approaches for students at all grade levels. Cognitive and sociocultural aspects of writing are explored in depth, as are assessment principles and methods. Issues in teaching students with disabilities, multilingual students, and culturally diverse students are addressed. The volume discusses innovative research methods and educational technologies and identifies key directions for future investigation. New to This Edition Chapters on executive functions in writing; disciplinary writing in math, science, and social studies; the role of vocabulary in writing; and formative assessment. Chapters on source-based writing, source evaluation, and writing development and instruction for African American students. Chapters on sociocultural aspects of writing--from critical literacies to agency and identity, social justice issues, and more--plus an emphasis on integrating cognitive and sociocultural perspectives throughout.
Handbook to the Galar Region (Pokémon)
by ScholasticMeet the Galar region Pokemon! The Handbook to the Galar Region has all the stats and facts kids need to know about the Pokemon from Sword and Shield, the games for Nintendo Switch.Welcome to the Galar region! Every amazing Pokemon featured in the Sword & Shield video games is included in this comprehensive handbook. You'll discover stats and facts about 400 Pokemon from Alcremie to Zamazenta. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the Pokemon of Galar!
Handle with Care! (Screen Comix)
by Random HouseThe Cuphead Show! retold in a graphic novel–style deluxe paperback with full-color images and dialogue from the series!The Cuphead Show! follows two lovable brothers—Cuphead and Mugman—through their unique misadventures! Whether it&’s angry mermaids, boxing frogs, or carnivals filled with sinister delights, the brothers often find themselves in hot water. But whatever they encounter on their surreal home of Inkwell Isles, they always have each other&’s backs. Fans ages 6 to 11 of the animated series and the video game that inspired it will love this 80-page graphic novel–style retelling of the episodes &“Handle with Care&” and &“Bringing Up Baby Bottle&” that features full-color images and dialogue from the laugh-out-loud series!
Hands Up!
by Breanna J. McDanielThis triumphant picture book recasts a charged phrase as part of a black girl's everyday life--hands up for a hug, hands up in class, hands up for a high five--before culminating in a moment of resistance at a protest march.A young black girl lifts her baby hands up to greet the sun, reaches her hands up for a book on a high shelf, and raises her hands up in praise at a church service. She stretches her hands up high like a plane's wings and whizzes down a hill so fast on her bike with her hands way up. As she grows, she lives through everyday moments of joy, love, and sadness. And when she gets a little older, she joins together with her family and her community in a protest march, where they lift their hands up together in resistance and strength.
Hands to Heart: Breathe and Bend with Animal Friends
by Alex BauermeisterA yoga and mindfulness picture book that encourages young readers to breathe, slow down, and move into various gentle and playful poses as they ease into a practice of meditation. With a gentle reminder for children to breathe and to connect their bodies, this beautifully illustrated picture book contains a sweet cast of animal friends to guide young readers from one yoga pose to the next. From reaching your hands up to the sky to stretching like a cat to pressing up like a cobra snake, each posture helps to control breathing, engage in the present moment, and ultimately lead towards calmness and peacefulness. The soothing, rhythmic text paired with illustrations that offer a lot of sweet humor make this book perfect for young readers ready to interact with yoga poses and practice mindfulness.
Hands-On Science: Geology (Hands-On Science)
by Lola M. SchaeferPress Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about rocks, minerals, and Earth science.Welcome to the geology lab! In this interactive picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiments to life. They slide tectonic plates together to create earthquakes, blow on a mountain to make a volcano erupt, and press their hands in mud to make a fossil. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results.Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating rocks and minerals in the real world.
Hands-On Science: Matter (Hands-On Science)
by Lola M. SchaeferPress Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about solids, liquids, and gases, bringing science experiments to life.Welcome to the chemistry lab! Through imagination, exploration and play, readers see that matter comes in all shapes and sizes and can change from solid to liquid to gas. Each page of this engaging book instructs the reader to smash clay to change its shape, tilt the book to pour liquid, or blow to make bubbles, bringing the science experiments to life. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results.Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible through engaging and playful text. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating matter in the real world.
Hands-On Science: Motion (Hands-On Science)
by Lola M. SchaeferPress Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about forces and motion.Welcome to the physics lab! In this picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiements to life. They poke whipped cream in the illustrations, tilt the book to roll a ball down a ramp, and slide beanbags to test friction. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results.Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible. Back matter encourages kids to notice the pushes and pulls all around them and includes a simple physics experiment.
Hands-On Science: Sound and Light
by Jack ChallonerSound and light may seem like things we know everything about, but by conducting the easy to navigate science experiments in Hands-On Science: Sound and Light, young learners will see that there is much more than meets the eye. Through these informative and easy to conduct experiments and activities, budding scientists will discover the interesting and often-changing characteristics of materials in their everyday world.
Handwriting Connections 2
by Mcdougal LittellThis text contains unit lessons on Getting Ready to Write, Writing Just for Me; Handwriting Focus: Letter Size, Writing Stories and Poems, Setting Ready to Write Cursive, Writing to Learn; Handwriting Focus: Spacing and Slant, and Writing to Celebrate.
Handwriting Without Tears: El Poder de la Imprenta
by Sergio Martínez Jan Z. Olsen Julie KoborgNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P> Printing Power translated into Spanish! <P><P>El poder de la imprenta es para los alumnos de 2do grado o de mayor edad pero que recién comienzan. <li>En éste libro se introduce el tamaño pequeño de imprenta para oraciones, párrafos y otras lecciones. <li>Las actividades con juegos de palabras a lo largo del libro son diseñadas para crear fluidez y a su vez mejorar la habilidad del arte de la lengua. <li>En las páginas de la derecha se repasan las letras aprendidas en actividades del arte de la lengua, oraciones y párrafos. <li>El Poder de la imprenta ayuda a los niños a desarrollar velocidad y proligidad con variadas e interesantes páginas con oraciones y párrafos.
Handwriting Without Tears: Printing Power
by Kathryn Fox Jan Z. Olsen Julie Koborg Annie CassidyNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P> This workbook is for second grade students or those working at that level. <li>New! Expanded room for writing <li>New! Now offers digital instruction opportunities <li>Learn & Check helps teachers and students check letter, word, and sentence skills <li>Activity pages combine handwriting instruction with punctuation, paragraph, poem, and language arts activities for practice <li>Practice includes writing on single lines