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Escape to the World's Fair
by Wendy McclureCatch a ferry to the 1904 World's Fair with the orphans of Wanderville! The orphans of Wanderville have decided to never again let themselves be confused by adults offering them shiny red apples and warm beds. They're going to make their way to California and establish a more permanent spot for Wanderville.But when they're suddenly left without means of transportation, the orphans must find a new way of getting to their "town." Enter a dandy motorist with a proposition: If the orphans agree to take a mysterious artifact to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair on his behalf, they will receive a handsome reward that will allow them to book passage west.The citizens of Wanderville conclude that this is their best bet. What they don't realize, however, is just how treacherous the journey to the fair will be and how much they will need to sacrifice to finally find themselves a new home.
Escape under the Forever Sky
by Eve YohalemLucy's overprotective mother is the U. S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and keeps Lucy locked up inside their residence for her own good. Lucy soon decides to sneak out for some fun, but winds up getting kidnapped--and embarks on an adventure beyond her wildest dreams.
Escape! (Reality Show)
by Jannette LaRocheFour high school friends sign up for a TV escape-room competition, but they're assigned to a set that's actually a series of rooms. They have twelve hours to find a way out, but the faster they're able to do it, the higher their prize money will be. As the clues get harder and the time ticks by, tensions run high and confrontations occur. Soon the prize money isn't the only reason they're all desperate to escape.
Escape: Book 2 (Chase Ser. #2)
by Linwood BarclayDon't stop running . . . the second edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay for ages 9+12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive..Danger, secrets and thrilling suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed series for children.
Escape: The Escape (Island Trilogy (Korman) #3)
by Gordon KormanThe third installment in the survival suspense series Island, from bestelling and award-winning author Gordon Korman.Things were bad enough when Luke, Lyssa, Will, J.J., Ian, and Charla were stuck alone on the island. But now they have company -- really bad company. Plus, Will is seriously injured and needs help immediately. Before, escape was something the kids could only hope for. Now it's a matter of life and death.
Escaping Ordinary (Talespinners #2)
by Scott ReintgenIn this action-packed sequel to Saving Fable perfect for readers of The Land of Stories and The Phantom Tollbooth, Indira finds herself thrown into a quest full of dragons, unlikely allies, and high stakes.It's been a year since Indira rescued the city of Fable and landed a starring role in a story of her own. Now Indira's ready for a well-earned vacation.Too bad her advisors have other plans. In preparation for her story's sequel, Indira has been enrolled in the Hero's Journey tutorial, a quest designed to teach her how to be a team player. Indira's assigned crew is a mix of familiar faces and new friends, each hoping to follow in her footsteps into a story.Indira is ready for this new challenge--until someone crashes their quest. The intruder is more powerful than anyone she's faced before and begins transforming Ordinary into a giant video game. Indira's team will have to level up and outplay their opponent, or else the world's most beloved stories might be lost forever.
Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire, Book #8)
by Tui T. Sutherland"The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny! Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia. So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a second chance, Peril has to decide who she's really loyal to . . . and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving."
Escaping Peril: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphix)
by Tui T. SutherlandThe graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes.There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia.So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has to decide who she's really loyal to . . . and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving.The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the eighth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.
Escaping the Giant Wave
by Peg KehretThe Worst Vacation Ever! Thirteen-year-old Kyle thought spending a vacation on the Oregon coast with his family would be great. He'd never flown before, and he'd never seen the Pacific Ocean. One evening Kyle is left in charge of his younger sister, BeeBee, while his parents attend an adults-only Salesman of the Year dinner on an elegant yacht. Then the earthquake comes -- starting a fire in their hotel! As Kyle and BeeBee fight their way out through smoke and flame, Kyle remembers the sign at the beach that said after an earthquake everyone should go uphill and inland, as far from the ocean as possible. Giant tsunami waves -- three or four stories high can ride in from the sea and engulf anyone who doesn't escape fast enough. Kyle and BeeBee flee uphill as a tsunami crashes over the beach, the hotel, and the town. The giant wave charges straight up the hillside and through the woods where the children are running for their lives. The perfect vacation has become a nightmare! Somehow Kyle and BeeBee have to outwit nature's fury and save themselves from tsunami terror.
Escuela de espías (Spy School)
by Stuart GibbsNow available in Spanish! ¿Podrá un inexperto agente encubierto convertirse en un súper espía? Ben Ripley tiene la esperanza de que así sea...¡y su vida podría depender de ello! AGENTE: Ben Ripley, edad: doce años MISIÓN: Sobrevivir la “escuela de ciencias” que es en realidad una fachada para un centro de entrenamiento de jóvenes agentes de la CIA. E intentar quedarte con la chica. OBJETIVOS: 1. Encontrar al sospechoso doble agente que se ha infiltrado en la escuela. 2. Hacer lo posible por no morir. 3. Demostrar a todos que tienes la capacidad de ser un espía, sacarlos del apuro y no lucir como un nerdo en el intento. DESTRUYE ESTA NOTA UNA VEZ QUE LA HAYAS MEMORIZADO.
Escuela de espías en las nieves (Spy School)
by Stuart GibbsEn el cuarto libro —¡ahora en español!— de la exitosa serie bestseller del New York Times, Escuela de espías, Ben Ripley se inscribe en una escuela de esquiar, donde las pendientes y los riesgos son muy elevados.El alumno de trece años, Ben Ripley, no es precisamente el mejor estudiante que ha pasado por la escuela de espías: no acaba de sacar adelante la asignatura de Autoprotección Avanzada. Pero fuera de la clase, Ben logra mantenerse vivo bastante bien. Sus enemigos lo han secuestrado, le han disparado, lo han encerrado en una habitación con una bomba de tiempo e, incluso, han tratado de volarlo con misiles. Y siempre ha logrado sobrevivir. Después de esos éxitos inesperados, la CIA ha decidido activar a Ben de verdad. La Misión: Hacerse amigo de Jessica Shang, la hija de un criminal chino y averiguar todos los secretos de su padre.
Escuela de espías malvados (Spy School)
by Stuart GibbsEn el tercer libro de la exitosa serie Escuela de espías de Stuart Gibbs, que ha aparecido en las listas de los más vendidos del New York Times, el superespía Ben Ripley se pasa al lado oscuro como agente encubierto dentro de la mismísima escuela de espías malvados de ARAÑA. Cuando expulsan a Ben de la escuela de espías, es reclutado por la malvada organización criminal ARAÑA para su programa de entrenamiento. Ben acepta con la secreta esperanza de estar actuando como agente encubierto al servicio de los buenos. Como era de esperar, ARAÑA está tramando algo a gran escala y terriblemente siniestro. ¿Podrá Ben descubrir qué maquina ARAÑA y avisar a los buenos sin ser descubierto antes de que sea demasiado tarde?
Esio Trot
by Roald DahlFrom the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Mr. Hoppy is in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver; but she is in love with someone else—Alfie, her pet tortoise. With all her attention focused on Alfie, Mrs. Silver doesn&’t even know Mr. Hoppy is alive. And Mr. Hoppy is too shy to even ask Mrs. Silver over for tea. Then one day Mr. Hoppy comes up with a brilliant idea to get Mrs. Silver's attention. If Mr. Hoppy's plan works, Mrs. Silver will certainly fall in love with him. After all, everyone knows the way to a woman&’s heart is through her tortoise.
Espanól Santillana, Middle School 1A [Student Book]
by Anne Smieszny Ana Isabel Antón Andrea RobersonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Esperanza Renace (Esperanza Rising) (Scholastic Gold)
by Pam Muñoz RyanA Mexican "Grapes of Wrath," based on a family story, from the award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan.Esperanza pensaba que siempre viviría con su familia en su rancho en México, y que siempre tendía hermosos vestidos y una linda casa llena de sirvientes. Pero una tragedia inesperada las obliga a ella y a su madre a escapar a California en la época de la Gran Depresión, y a asentarse en un campamento para trabajadores agrícolas mexicanos. Esperanza no está preparada para el trabajo duro, las penurias económicas o la falta de aceptación que ahora sufre; pero cuando su nueva vida se ve amenazada, deberá buscar la manera de sobreponerse a las dificultades: su vida y la de su madre dependen de ello.Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
Esperanza Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan Joe CepedaA reissue of Pam Munoz Ryan's bestselling backlist with a distinctive new author treatment. Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Gold)
by Pam Muñoz RyanEsperanza Rising joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard work, financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When Mama gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances-because Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
Essential Health Skills for Middle School
by Catherine A. Sanderson Mark Zelman Lindsay Armbruster Mary McCarleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Essential Health Skills for Middle School
by Catherine A. Sanderson Mark Zelman Lindsay Armbruster Mary McCarleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Essential Health Skills for Middle School
by Catherine A. Sanderson Mark Zelman Lindsay Armbruster Mary McCarleyEssential Health Skills for Middle School is a complete educational package for teaching skills-based health education in the classroom. This third edition features core health topics such as nutrition, physical activity, and mental health plus cutting-edge health topics, such as vaping, opioid addiction, body positivity, self-compassion, social media, mindfulness, online communication and relationships, and COVID-19. Content and skills align to the National Health Education Standards.
Essential Health Skills for Middle School
by Catherine A. Sanderson Mark ZelmanEssential Health Skills for Middle School features core health topics such as nutrition, physical activity, and mental health plus cutting-edge health topics, such as vaping, opioid addiction, body positivity, self-compassion, social media, mindfulness, online communication and relationships, and COVID-19. Content and skills align to the National Health Education Standards.
Essential Life Skills for Boys: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive at Home, at School, and Out in the World
by Scott TodnemConfidently tackle tasks and everyday life with this guide to life skills for boys.Does the preteen boy in your life know how to wash his clothes? Plunge a toilet? Leave a tip? Read a map? Manage a bank account? Do you have the time and energy to teach him? Let Essential Life Skills for Boys lead the way with the tools he needs to succeed. These critical life skills will help him become a responsible, resilient, and confident young man at home, at school, and out in the modern world. Designed for boys ages 10−14 who need to learn the ins and outs of personal hygiene, clothing care, communication, school success, and much more.Addresses kids living in a digital age; the skills include social media safety, texting with care, online communication, and other ways boys live their tech-savvy lives.Easy to read, absorb, and remember, particularly for preteens with short attention spans.Helps boys gain confidence and become independent (and helpful to family and friends).Detailed checklists let boys mark off skills they&’ve learned and challenge themselves to learn them all!
Essential Linguistics: What Teachers Need To Know To Teach ESL, Reading, Spelling, And Grammar
by Yvonne S. Freeman David E. FreemanThe authors make the Second Edition more valuable by clearly explaining English phonology, morphology, and syntax and the implications for teaching, using the International Phonetic Alphabet to prepare students for the Praxis examination, including chapters on first and second language acquisition research and theories, reviewing ESL teaching methods. With examples, activities, and end-of-chapter applications that link linguistic theory and classroom practice, the authors show teachers how to use their new understandings of linguistics to help student learning.
Esther's Grand Adventure
by Alyssa JohnstonThis illustrated storybook offers a delightful take on the Old Testament story of Queen Esther. Esther&’s Grand Adventure brings the story of Esther to life in a relatable way for both kids and parents. It&’s a Bible story that reads like a bedtime story! Following Esther as she goes from being an ordinary girl with big dreams to a queen who has the opportunity to save her people, Esther&’s Grand Adventure stars a brave and confident heroine, and shows young readers the importance of speaking up and doing what is right.
Estranged
by Ethan M. AldridgeRising star author-illustrator Ethan M. Aldridge delivers a fantasy adventure with all the makings of a classic. Illustrated with over two-hundred pages of watercolor paintings, this epic graphic novel is perfect for fans of Amulet.Edmund and the Childe were swapped at birth. Now Edmund lives in secret as a changeling in the World Above, his fae powers hidden from his unsuspecting parents and his older sister, Alexis. The Childe lives among the fae in the World Below, where being a human makes him a curiosity at the royal palace.But when the cruel sorceress Hawthorne seizes the throne, the Childe and Edmund must unite on a dangerous quest to save both worlds—even if they’re not sure which world they belong to.“A splendid tale of faery magic and adventurous siblings, all told in gorgeously rendered watercolor panels: this is exactly my kind of thing.” —Ben Hatke, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy“It’s got dragons. It’s got drama. It’s got depth. And it’s got me impatiently awaiting Ethan M. Aldridge’s next eye-popping adventure.” —Tim Federle, award-winning author of Better Nate Than Ever and Five, Six, Seven, Nate!“A compelling story about finding identity in a world where magic dangers lurk just around the corner. I loved Estranged!” —Molly Ostertag, author-illustrator of The Witch Boy