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Spelling Connections: Grade 6
by J. Richard GentrySpelling Connections is a valuable resource book for students of Grade 6.
Spelling It Out
by Margaret FinneganA rising seventh grader visits his grandmother in San Francisco for a whirlwind summer of spelling bee training, only to begin suspecting she has Alzheimer&’s, in this witty and compassionate middle grade novel for fans of Al Capone Does My Shirts.Ben Bellini didn&’t mean to become a champion speller—after all, he&’s not a nerd—but he sure does like spelling bee glory now that it&’s found him. He might even be good enough for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC! And what better way to prepare than to train with a professional spelling coach in San Francisco, where his nan lives? Through his adventures, Ben gets to know the city—and competitor Asha Krishnakumar, who&’s equally determined to spell her way to victory. But Ben also starts having odd interactions with his nan that leave him feeling like he&’s missing something. Where is Nan&’s forgetfulness coming from? And will anyone even believe him if he tries to get help? Between showing up for his loved ones and pursuing his own dreams, Ben will need to spend this summer figuring out what he owes others…and what he owes himself.
Spelling and Vocabulary (Grade #6)
by Shane TempletonThis book on spelling and vocabulary has plenty of tools to enrich one's knowledge on spelling and vocabulary in English Language.
Spelling and Vocabulary: Words for Readers and Writers
by Shane Templeton Donald R. Bear Brenda Sabey Sylvia Linan-ThompsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Spera Vol. 1 (Spera #1)
by Josh TierneyLono's life as a princess consisted of sitting, reading, and dreaming?until the day Pira, princess of a neighboring kingdom, arrived with news of a waking nightmare! With the help of Pira's best friend?a fire spirit in the form of a dog named Yonder?the princesses now find themselves in a race against evil. The goal: Spera, a magical realm of which the princesses had only ever heard the tallest tales. The prize: their very lives!
Spera: Ascension of the Starless Vol. 2 (Spera #2)
by Josh TierneyVincent is a shipwrecked privateer who has lost his crew to winged monsters. Aya is an orphan seeking revenge on the Starless army who killed her family. Through a series of unlikely coincidences, the warrior cat Chobo unites the two and leads them to Princesses Pira and Lono, who are making their final preparations to leave Spera and do battle with the evil Starless Queen. As the fire spirit Yonder infiltrates the Starless-occupied Plain Castle, the newly formed group is taken by surprise by another swarm of winged monsters. Can Yonder survive his mission, and can the Princesses trust their new friends?
Spi-ku: A Clutter of Short Verse on Eight Legs
by Leslie BulionLeslie Bulion, award-winning educator favorite and master of science poetry, is back with a humorous exploration of the silk-spinning, bungee-jumping, hunting, trapping, trick-filled world of spiders!Meet spiders that spit silk, roll like wheels, scuba dive, hide under trap doors, strum tunes, and so much more. Watch as they find mates, find prey...or find mates that become prey!Award-winning poet Leslie Bulion and illustrator Robert Meganck team up again for this clutter (a collective noun for spiders) of short poems and humorously accurate illustrations celebrating the amazing attributes of Araneae. The book is also packed with helpful sidebars, call-outs, and back matter, including a glossary of science terms, a description of the poetic forms, a list of common and scientific names, a spider-hunting adventure how-to, resources for further study, and a relative-size chart. A feast for science and animal fans!
Spider-Man
by Peter DavidIt begins with an orphan named Peter Parker, raised by his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben in Queens, New York. A quiet student, he works diligently at his studies and pines for the beautiful Mary Jane Watson. But this ordinary teenage boy is about to have his life turned upside down, when he is bitten by a genetically altered spider. Suddenly, he finds himself possessed of spectacular powers. He is now and forever Spider-Man!Follow Spider-Man's action-packed journey, from his struggle to harness the extraordinary gifts that will prove to be both blessing and curse, to his fight to save innocent lives while the media tears him to pieces. It all leads up to his ultimate battle high above New York streets, against the death-dealing madman known as the Green Goblin. While the city watches helplessly and countless lives hang in the balance, Spider-Man confronts his archnemesis, and the Goblin puts Spider-Man's vow to fight crime to the ultimate test . . .
Spider-Man Presents: The Marvel Joke Book
by Brandon T. SniderLaugh along with with your favorite Marvel Super Heroes in this all-new joke book. This comedic variety show hosted by none other than Spider-Man himself, features not only the funniest jokes in the Marvel Universe, but also zany one-liners, knock knock jokes, tongue twisters, social media parody, memes, question and answers, and much more. This joke book also includes black and white art throughout! Knock Knock? Who's there? In-spider! In-spider, who? In-spider what everyone says, I still like you!
Spider-Man: A Marvel Origin Story (Marvel Origin Stories)
by Ned HartleyThe full origin story for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man—perfect for early readers! This debut entry in Marvel&’s chapter book series gives kids easy-to-read origin stories for all of their favorite Super Heroes!Peter Parker is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man—but he wasn&’t always this amazing! Discover the moment a radioactive spider bit unsuspecting high-school student Peter Parker, gifting him with incredible abilities! Witness the personal tragedy that shows Peter that with great power also comes great responsibility! See Peter create his first Spider-Suit and meet his nemesis, Doctor Octopus! This action-packed Marvel origin story tells the full tale of how Spider-Man became a Marvel Super Hero.Perfect for fans looking to learn more about Spider-Man&’s origins in an early reader chapter book. Marvel Origin Stories can be read in any order.
Spider-Man: Maximum Venom: Volume 1 (Screen Comix)
by RH DisneyMarvel's Spider-Man: Maximum Venom Screen Comix is a graphic novel-style retelling with full-color images and dialogue from the series!The epic story of Peter Parker's sophomore year is retold in the new Screen Comix format! Featuring final frames and dialogue from the series in full-color, readers follow Peter as he navigates the intimidating Horizon High and new foes--namely the symbiote Venom--that are focused on taking Spider-Man down. The stakes are much higher in Peter's personal life and super hero life in this 320-page graphic novel-style retelling that will delight fans of all ages.
Spider-Man: Stories from the Spider-Verse
by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéThe Spider-Man you know is one of many. Meet ten Spider-Heroes in this new short story collection from acclaimed, best-selling authors writing across the Spider-Verse.There is a Spider-Verse filled with Spider-Heroes, each on their own world: Spider-Punk, as adept at the guitar as he is at fighting crime. Spider-UK, who&’s juggling Eid celebrations and a super-villain threat to her London neighborhood. And Web-Weaver, whose latest fashion event is threatened by a citywide storm of hallucinations.Some, like Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy, have already crossed from one universe to the next. Others are still discovering they&’re not alone. And now ten acclaimed best-selling authors, including New York Times bestselling authors Tui Sutherland, Frederick Joseph, and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, and many more, tell the stories of these amazing Spider-Heroes—just as a mystery villain rises to threaten the entire Spider-Verse.The full list of authors: Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéDavid Betancourt Preeti ChhibberSteve FoxeFrederick JosephJessica KimAlex Segura Ronald L. SmithTui T. SutherlandCaroline M. Yoachim
Spider-Man: The Junior Novel
by Jim MccannA junior novel based on the web-slinging teenaged hero in MARVEL's Spider-Man: Homecoming! © 2017 MARVEL © 2017 CPII
Spider-Man: The Junior Novel
by Steve BehlingIn this full retelling of the upcoming film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, readers are introduced to Brooklyn teen Miles Morales as he juggles his normal high school life with the infinite possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.Includes an 8-page insert!© 2018 MARVEL © 2018 SPA & CPII
SpiderMan's Social Dilemma (Spider-Man's Social Dilemma)
by Preeti ChhibberThe first in a three-book middle grade novel series by Spider-Man's number one fan and hilarious fiction writer, Preeti Chhibber! Peter Parker has been swinging and thwipping his way through New York City as Spider-Man for just a few months, and balancing his double life is complicated. He goes to school and tries not to embarrass himself in front of his crush, MJ; he takes photos for the Daily Bugle and tries not to embarrass himself in front of his boss, J. Jonah Jameson; and he fights crime in the evenings and . . . well, he's kind of always trying to not embarrass himself. Easier said than done when you're a teen with spider powers you're still getting used to. On top of all that, the notorious villain the Sandman is acting more strangely than ever, social media seems to be taking a toll on MJ, and someone keeps trying to steal an artifact that's supposedly powered by alien matter . . . which can't be good. Something eerie is going on, and Peter is determined to figure out what it is before things go from weird to dangerous. Told with Preeti Chhibber's incomparable voice, which balances wit and charm with teenage earnestness and vulnerability, this series is full of action-adventure, humor, friendship, and, of course, heroism. Complete the rest of your middle grade collection with these books from Marvel Press: Spider-Man: Far From Home: Peter and Ned's Ultimate Travel Journal by Preeti Chhibber Black Panther: The Young Prince (Book 1 in the Young Prince series) by Ronald L. Smith Black Panther: Spellbound (Book 2 in the Young Prince series) by Ronald L. Smith The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World by Shannon and Dean Hale The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: 2 Fuzzy, 2 Furious by Shannon and Dean Hale Avengers: Endgame: The Pirate Angel, The Talking Tree, and Captain Rabbit by Steve Behling Captain Marvel: Starforce on the Rise by Steve Behling
SpiderMan: Far From Home: Peter and Ned's Ultimate Travel Journal
by Marvel Press Book GroupPeter Parker’s off to Europe with his classmates from school! How does Spider-Man stay one step ahead of the bad guys while on the road, while keeping his identity a secret? You can find that out—and a whole lot more—in this book filled with epic writings from Peter and his best friend Ned. With the help of MJ, Peter and Ned have jotted down all the exciting things they saw while traveling through Europe: favorite foods, photo ops, Spidey-secrets, and more. This ultimate travel journal has it all!
Spiderweb for Two (Melendy Quartet)
by Elizabeth EnrightRandy and Oliver Melendy awake one fall morning full of gloom. Their brother and sister are away, the house seems forlorn and empty, and even Cuffy, their adored housekeeper, can't pick up their spirits. Will they have to face a long and lonely winter? But a surprise message in the mailbox starts a trail of excitement and adventure that takes them through the cold season. When summer finally comes around again, the children have found fourteen messages in all, and the end of the search brings them a rich reward.Full of unforgettable moments (like finding a secret note tucked under the dog's collar) and delightful twists of language (the more challenging clues, the better), this fourth book in Elizabeth Enright's Melendy Quartet makes for a grand finale to an equally grand collection of stories. Spiderweb for Two is the fourth and final installment of Enright's Melendy Quartet, an engaging and warm series about the close-knit Melendy family and their surprising adventures.
Spies in Disguise: The Junior Novel (Spies in Disguise)
by James A. McCann Alexandra WestSpies in Disguise hits the big screen on December 25, 2019. The all-star cast includes Will Smith, Tom Holland, Karen Gillan, Rashida Jones, and DJ Khaled!Spies in Disguise: The Junior Novel retells the exciting, hilarious movie and features a full-color section with action-packed art!Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is... not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions.But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can't learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril.
Spies in the American Revolution for Kids: A History Book (Spies in History for Kids)
by Carla Killough McClaffertySneak kids ages 8 to 12 behind enemy lines with this book about America's first spies If you want to get kids interested in history, the intrigue-filled tales of spies are a great place to start. Packed with exciting stories about the brave men and women who fought off the battlefield, this unique look into the American Revolution helps history come alive through explorations of secretive plots, inventive tools, and daring disguises that are sure to captivate kids.Go beyond other Revolutionary War books for kids with:Spies and the American Revolution—This book teaches kids about the American Revolutionary War and the many spies that played key roles in the conflict.Techniques, tools, and more—Kids will find out about the clever ways spies did their jobs with invisible ink, hidden messages, yarn balls, and hanging laundry.Illustrated history—Keep kids engaged with awesome full-color drawings of historical moments, spy gadgets, battle maps, and more.Show kids how exciting US history can be with Spies in the American Revolution for Kids.
Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents: A World War II Book for Kids (Spies in History for Kids)
by Carole P. RomanUncover the secret agents of World War 2—an exciting history book for kids 8 to 12Discover World War 2's hidden heroes and villains. Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents explores the intriguing world of spycraft and shows you what goes on behind the scenes in war.From spy schools and ciphers to sneaky tools and secret armies, this guide takes you on a declassified tour of the undercover operations that helped decide the outcome of World War 2. There's also more than a dozen short spy-ographies that cover some of the most famous (and infamous!) agents that were active during the war.This World War 2 book for kids includes:Fun for aspiring historians—Dig into the causes of and what led up to World War 2 so you can better understand the important part spies played in it.A family-friendly exploration—Learn about history in a fun and accessible way that anyone can enjoy.Covert illustrations—Get an up-close look at actual spies, as well as some seriously amazing spy gear.Amaze your friends and family with all kinds of awesome facts about spies and secret agents from World War 2.
Spiggot's Quest: Number 1 in series
by Garry KilworthFaerieland. It's like a reflection of your world ... a warped reflection. And Jack has just stumbled right into it - with a whole lot of trouble on his tail. Trolls, goblins, ogres and giants ... all after one thing. But Jack's got no clue what. He needs some allies, like now. A wizard maybe. Or a High Fairy. Someone who can do serious magic. Someone who can help him get home. Anyone. Just not a dreamy young boggart named Spiggot...The Knights of Leofwende continues with: 2. Mallmoc's Castle (July '03) and Boggart and Fen (July '04)
Spike (Virals)
by Kathy Reichs Brendan ReichsThe pack is back on the prowl in this Virals adventure set after the events of Terminal. Tory and the Virals have untangled the most twisted mysteries and proven no crime is too complex for them to solve...now they just need to make it through Kit and Whitney's wedding day. As the daughter of the groom and maid-of-honor it's up to Tory to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. She expected to resolve last-minute wardrobe emergencies or venue issues but wherever the Virals go nefarious adversaries follow. Tory and her friends will need to stop a clever saboteur dead set on ruining the big day, whatever the cost. Featuring Tory's famous great-aunt Temperance Brennan, this exciting story shows the lengths the pack will go to when their loved ones' lives are on the line.
Spike It!: Can Jamie learn to live with her new stepsister?
by Matt ChristopherJane is looking forward to the volleyball season until she learns that her father is planning to marry a woman with a teenage daughter of her own- who also plays volleyball.
Spill the Beans (Whatever After #13)
by Sarah MlynowskiThe enchanting New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues with installment number 13!The New York Times bestselling series!My brother Jonah's dream has come true. We have FINALLY landed in his favorite fairy tale: Jack and the Beanstalk!It's a lot of fun meeting Jack. But then we accidentally mess up his story, which means Jack can't climb up the magic beanstalk to find the giant's riches. It's time to take matters into our own hands. Now we have to:- Make a deal with a sneaky trader- Climb a beanstalk into the sky- Try not to get eaten by a giant - Find the goose that lays golden eggsOtherwise, Jack won't get his treasure, and our troubles will be GIGANTIC . . .