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Soccer Team Upset (All-Star Sports Stories #17)
by Fred BowenTyler is angry when his best friend Zack, their team's hotshot midfielder, leaves to play for the Panthers, an elite travel team. He's sure the Cougars' season will tank--before it even begins.The Cougars lose their season opener--and their next game, too. Tyler blames Zack, but it's clear his team needs a new attitude--and a lot more practice.Can Tyler help make a difference before it's too late?
Soccer Trophy Mystery (Fred Bowen Sports Story Series #24)
by Fred BowenFred Bowen is back with more soccer action—and a mystery—in his newest Sports Story, perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green.While soccer-playing twins Aiden and Ava lead their teams to a championship season, they try to solve the mystery of their town's missing soccer trophy.Thirteen-year-old twins Aiden and Ava and their good friend Daniel, all avid soccer players, have just learned their county league soccer trophy mysteriously disappeared forty years ago from the town library. It was never recovered. So between games and practices for the town's soccer championships, the three friends try to solve the case.But will these amateur detectives be able to unravel the mystery and find someone who had both motive and opportunity to commit the crime? Will their teams make it all the way to the championships? In this story, Bowen tackles important topics like equal recognition for women in sports. The afterword provides more information about the real-life disappearance of the original World Cup trophy.
Soccer ’Cats #10: Kick It! (Soccer Cats)
by Stephanie Peters Matthew F Christopher Daniel VasconcellosAfter Alan accidentally kicks his teammate Eddie during a game, he not only has problems kicking but also has to endure teasing by another fullback.
Soccer ’Cats #1: The Captain Contest (Matt Christopher Sports Readers #Vol. 1)
by Stephanie Peters Matthew F Christopher Daniel VasconcellosDewey London and Bundy Neel are psyched about the new summer soccer league, until they learn about the contest to be team captain: Whoever draws the best team logo will be named captain. Should artistic Dewey enter even though Bundy would make a better captain?
Soccer ’Cats #2: Operation Baby-Sitter (Soccer Cats)
by Matthew F ChristopherBundy works hard at being the best soccer player he can be. He always encourages his teammates, and works extra hard during practice. So when his attitude changes, little does his teammates know that he's been saddled with a baby-sitter. Illustrations.
Soccer ’Cats #3: Secret Weapon (Soccer Cats)
by Matthew F ChristopherLisa Gaddy is a starting fullback for the 'Cats and she plays her position well -- except for one thing. She's small for her age, so her throw-ins from the sidelines don't go very far. Sometimes the ball winds up landing in front of an opponent instead of a teammate. She can't stop taking throw-ins (though one of her teammates thinks she should), but unless she grows three inches before the season ends, there doesn't seem to be any way she can improve. Or is there? The coach has an idea to turn Lisa's throw-ins into the 'Cats' secret weapon. . . .
Soccer ’Cats #4: Hat Trick (Soccer Cats)
by Matthew F ChristopherWhen Stookie Norris's older brother, Greg, gets his picture in the paper for scoring three goals in one game, Stookie is dazzled. Greg insists strikers should try to score a hat trick every game, though Stookie's coach has never told him that. Still, when the Soccer 'Cats have their next game, Stookie does his best to score three goals -- even though it means running wild all over the field chasing the ball. But is that really the best way for him to play his position?
Soccer ’Cats #7: All Keyed Up
by Stephanie Peters Matthew F Christopher Daniel VasconcellosStookie Norris has asked Jerry Dinh to care for his gerbils whilst he's away on holiday. Jerry is so pleased as he has wanted to get to know Stookie better since they became neighbours. Then something terrible happens that threatens to ruin his hopes. Will Stookie ever forgive him?
Soccer ’Cats #9: Switch Play! (Soccer Cats)
by Stephanie Peters Matthew F Christopher Daniel VasconcellosWhen Ted's twin sister Lisa, a fullback on the 'Cats soccer team, gets attention for her special move on the field, Ted determines to come up with an outstanding play also.
Soccer's Greatest Last-Second Shots and Other Crunch-Time Heroics (Sports Illustrated Kids Crunch Time)
by Matt ChandlerWhen victory is within reach and the game is in its final moments, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From stunning goals in injury time to breathtaking saves in shootouts, some of soccer's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got a front-row view of the action.
Soccer's Off: Western Wildcats 1
by John LarkinThe Western Wildcats might appear to be a bunch of losers, but Paul and Eric Underwood?s father has come up with the formula for making them winners: they?ve got to start acting Brazilian. Everyone should wise up when he takes control of the weekend barbecue and almost burns the house down ? but they don?t, and it can only be hoped that he?s a better coach than he is a cook! First it?s out to the sandhills, where champion sprinter and nerdy older brother Eric (Spaghetti Legs) is going to put the Wildcats through their paces up and down the dunes. And if soccer?s not off after a workout like that, it won?t be his fault!
Social Situation Survival Guide: How to Meet People, Manage Anxiety, and Feel Confident in Any Setting (Growing Up Powerful )
by Michelle Schusterman Rebel GirlsAs you grow up, you’ll be presented with all kinds of exciting opportunities: making friends, discovering what you love to do, and learning new things. But sometimes these joyful milestones come with challenges.As you grow up, you’ll be presented with all kinds of exciting opportunities: making friends, discovering what you love to do, and learning new things. But sometimes these joyful milestones come with challenges. Certain social situations can feel like navigating a maze. How do you strike up a conversation with someone new at school or camp? What should you do when you see someone being bullied? How do you help a friend who is going through a tough time? Through quizzes, advice from experts, and stories from real girls, you’ll learn exactly what to do and say when . . . - You’re the new kid at school, camp, science club—you name it!- You have a super embarrassing moment - You want to try something different, like auditioning for the school play - You hurt someone’s feelings and want to apologize - And more!With this book, you’ll feel ready to handle whatever comes your way!
Social Skills to Be a Great Friend: A Kid's Guide to Creating Healthy Friendships
by JoAnn CrohnHelp your child be the best friend they can be with this guide to social skills—featuring more than 30 friendship-building activities for kids ages 8 to 12.Making, keeping, and being a good friend takes practice. Luckily, there are special social skills that kids can use to build lasting, fun, and healthy friendships. This workbook teaches kids all about them through fun activities and advice created especially for ages 8 to 12.A variety of skills and activities—Kids will discover 30+ exercises like quizzes and fill-in-the-blanks that will help them practice empathy, kindness, active listening, dealing with bullies, and more.Kid-friendly content—Make it fun for children to learn about friendship with brightly colored illustrations, short chapters, and simple but engaging exercises.Tackle tricky situations—Thoughtful, age-appropriate language shows kids how to navigate social issues like gossiping, peer pressure, bullying, and other difficult areas of friendship.Inspire kids to develop happy, meaningful friendships with Social Skills to Be a Great Friend.
Social Studies Grade 6 The World Louisiana Edition
by Dr Candy Dawson BoydA Social Studies textbook for Grade 6.
Social Studies: The World (Grade #6)
by Candy Dawson Boyd Jim Cummins Lee A. Chase Allen D. Glenn Carole L. Hahn M. Gail Hickey Bonnie Meszaros"Social Studies, The World" contains topics on Early Civilizations and Cultures, Early Civilizations in Africa and Asia and the Americas, Mediterranean Empires, The Medieval World, Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions, A World in Opposition, New Nations and a New Century, etc. Reference Guide, Biography, Maps, Skills, Charts, Graphs, Tables & Diagrams, Time Lines, Social Studies Handbook are additional features of this book.
Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom: Promoting Mental Health and Academic Success (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)
by Kenneth W. Merrell Barbara A. Gueldner Laura L. FeuerbornThis trusted resource--now in a thoroughly updated second edition reflecting the tremendous growth of the field--provides a best-practice guide to planning and implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) in K–12 classrooms and schools. The authors present a roadmap to help practitioners choose exemplary programs and strategies, integrate SEL with academics and mental health interventions, create culturally affirming programming for diverse students, use assessment to guide data-based decision making, and support educator SEL. In a convenient large-size format, the volume includes illustrative vignettes and 24 reproducible worksheets and other practical tools. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Chapter on educators&’ social and emotional competence and teacher wellness. *Expanded coverage of implementation and systems issues, strategies for weaving SEL into the school day, applying SEL within a multi-tiered system of support, and professional development. *Numerous new and revised worksheets--now downloadable--including new educator reflection activities in each chapter. *Timely topics and themes infused throughout--such as culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices, teacher–family–community partnerships, and relationships as a foundation to SEL success--plus updated SEL resources. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Softball Switch-Up (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories Ser.)
by Jake MaddoxWhen the coach of her championship softball team asks Raisa Kumar to teach a new recruit, Annie, how to pitch, Raisa is eager to help, especially since she hopes to be a coach herself someday; but when the team’s other pitcher turns up with a broken arm, teaching Annie takes on a new urgency—and Raisa’s efforts at coaching seem to be frustrating Annie rather than helping her.
Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene
by Emma OtheguyA poignant, coming of age story about a Cuban-American girl trying to figure out where she belongs--both in her ballet-loving family and the wider world. Perfect for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suárez Changes Gears.It&’s a good thing Sofía Acosta loves dreaming up costumes, because otherwise she&’s a ballet disaster—unlike her parents, who danced under prima ballerina Alicia Alonso before immigrating to the suburbs of New York. Luckily, when the Acostas host their dancer friends from Cuba for a special performance with the American Ballet Theatre, Sofía learns there&’s more than dance holding her family together. Between swapping stories about Cuba and sharing holiday celebrations, the Acostas have never been more of a team. Then Sofía finds out about the dancers&’ secret plans to defect to the United States, and makes a serious mistake—she confides in her best friend, only to discover that Tricia doesn't want "outsiders" moving to their community. Now Sofía wonders what the other neighbors in her tight-knit suburban town really think of immigrant families like hers. Sofía doesn&’t want to make a scene, but if she doesn&’t speak up, how will she figure out if her family really belongs?
Soil (Rocks and Minerals)
by Melissa StewartHave you ever wondered how soil is different from dirt, or where soil comes from? Do you know the different animals and organisms that live in soil? What are the many ways that we use soil? Read Soil to find the answers to these questions and many more. You'll also find a hands-on activity to try at home or at school, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar words, resources to help you locate additional information, and a useful index.
Soils, Rocks, and Landforms
by Lawrence Hall of Science University of California at BerkeleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman ?
by Patricia C. Mckissack Fredrick MckissackThis 1993 Coretta Scott King Honor Book chronicles the life of African-American Sojourner Truth, a nineteenth-century preacher, abolitionist, and activist for the rights of African Americans and women.
Solar Energy (Let's Explore Global Energy Ser.)
by David ArmentroutIntroduces Solar Energy and its positive or negative impact on the environment, particularly our future. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 950L
Solar System for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Planets, Dwarf Planets, and Everything Circling Our Sun (Junior Scientists)
by Hilary StatumTake kids ages 6 to 8 on a guided tour of the galaxy—blast off with the Junior Scientists seriesSpace is limitless—just like your imagination! Get ready to take an amazing journey to the stars. Solar System for Kids is filled with fascinating facts, photographs, and illustrations that'll excite your mind and charge your curiosity. Of all the solar system books for kids 6-8, this one teaches you about the birth of the universe and how scientists believe galaxies, stars, and planets came into being. Explore the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, moons, and the asteroid belt in one of the most engaging solar system books for kids.This standout among solar system books for kids offers tips for spotting constellations, planets, comets, and more—from your backyard. From navigating the night sky to learning about objects billions of miles away, this book answers curious kids' big questions about the universe. Strap in, Junior Scientist. 3, 2, 1... blast off!This top choice among solar system books for kids includes:Universally easy—Explore the whole universe with in-depth and easy-to-follow information in one of the most comprehensive solar system books for kids.Deep space knowledge—From dark matter and black holes to eclipses and moon landings, this book explores every aspect curious kids want to know.Bonus material—Discover even more fun information by using the extensive glossary, sidebars, and in-book activities.If you've been searching for solar system books for kids, look no further—this one has you covered.