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Geeger the Robot Goes to School: Geeger the Robot (QUIX)

Amelia Bedelia meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots series in the adventures of Geeger, a robot who goes to school for the very first time, in the first story in a new, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot is going to school. But not robot school…a school with kids, the human kind! Geeger isn&’t used to human ways, and his zany misunderstandings and overly literal responses to instructions lead to quite a few mishaps. He&’s starting to wonder if he can even make it until snack time! Will a bot made of wires, nuts, and bolts fit in with a classroom of kids?

Geek Chic: The Zoey Zone

Meet ZoeyAge: Eleven. Well, almost eleven. Backspace. Halfway to eleven.Factoid: 198 days to sixth grade. Problem: Coolability (see glossary inside). Connect the dots: A bad hair situation . . . Growing earlobes . . .Wanted:1. A fairy godmother.2. A molto chic makeover[molto = very in Italian].3. A seat at the primo lunch table.[Primo is also Italian. It means best.]The solution:Tune in!

Geek Guardians: Recess Revolution (Geek Guardians)

Join oddball outsiders Nick, Molly, and Karl in a hilarious middle-school illustrated novel adventure full of awkwardness and missteps as they strive to be seen in a world that would prefer they stay invisible.Nick is the shortest seventh-grader in the history of the world (he&’s pretty sure), he doesn&’t fit in with any groups or clubs (who needs &’em?), and he spends more time inside than outside his locker (they&’re roomier than you&’d think). Things only get worse when a well intentioned guidance counselor forces Nick to join the school&’s lamest club—along with fellow misfits Molly and Karl—in her quest to cure all three of their &“peer allergies.&” What starts off as a reluctant band of hopeless oddballs morphs into an effective and empowered team ready to face whatever middle school throws at them, including bullies, awkward romance, zany adults, and a brave new world of surprising friendships. Renowned cartoonist Michael Fry brings an unforgettable cast of characters to life in this illustrated novel brimming with honesty, humor, and heart.This ebook was previously published as Odd Squad: Bully Bait.

Geeks and the Holy Grail: Geeks And The Holy Grail (The Camelot Code #2)

Time travel, dragons, and saving the world? Sophie and Stu's spring break just got epic! Sophie is now a Camelot Companion, tasked with protecting the spirit of King Arthur throughout the ages, so it's no surprise when she and Stu get sucked in to another Arthurian adventure. This time, the two best friends must get the Holy Grail into King Arthur's hands so he can drink from it and recover from a deadly illness. Simple, right?Not so much. Because Merlin's apprentice, Emrys, has accidentally turned the Grail into a gassy, fire-breathing baby dragon. And Merlin is the only one who can change it back. But Merlin's on spring break in modern-day Las Vegas (at the Excalibur, of course). And Sophie's super-popular (not to mention super-annoying) future stepsister, Ashley, has invited herself along for the ride. From sneaking a baby dragon through airport security to the ultimate showdown with the sorceress Morgana, deep in the land of Faerie, this new Camelot Code adventure will test not only the two geeks' courage, but also their very friendship. Don't miss a single moment of the action in this exciting sequel to The Camelot Code #1: The Once and Future Geek!

Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities

A SUPER funny, SUPER fast-paced, SUPER debut!Can knowing the most superhero trivia in the whole school be considered a superpower? If so, Vincent Wu is invincible. If not (and let's face it, it's "not"), then Vincent and his pals Max and George don't get any props for being the leaders (and, well, sole members) of the (unofficial) Captain Stupendous Fan Club. But what happens when the Captain is hurt in an incident involving BOTH Professor Mayhem and his giant indestructible robot AND (mortifyingly) Polly Winnicott-Lee, the girl Vincent totally has a crush on? The entire city is in danger, Vincent's parents and his friends aren't safe, the art teacher has disappeared, and talking to Polly is REALLY, REALLY AWKWARD.Only Vincent Wu has what it takes to save the Captain, overcome Professor Mayhem, rally his friends, and figure out what to say to Polly. But will anyone take him seriously? Seriously. Anyone??Find out in this action-packed super comedy debut.

Gem (Rescue Dogs #4)

Gem is a golden retriever puppy who loves to dig. She gets adopted out to a handful of would-be forever families, but no matter how much she wants to please her new people, she can't keep herself from digging up the roses...and the lawn...and the couch cushions...anything that's remotely diggable. Over and over she is returned to the shelter, unwanted and heartbroken. The folks at the Sterling Center recognize Gem's flaw as an asset. A dog this driven could really shine in a disaster! But soon after she arrives at the training facility, Gem gets sick...really sick. Will she recover and stay healthy enough to save lives?

Gender Identity for Kids: A Book About Finding Yourself, Understanding Others, and Respecting Everybody!

Help kids make sense of who they are and how they feel with this illustrated guide to understanding and answering questions about gender. What is gender and what does it mean to you? What are ways people express their gender? What if you don&’t feel like the gender everyone says you are? This new resource is here to help kids make sense of who they are and how they feel. As you grow up, you receive lots of messages about gender. Most kids start to define their own gender identity as early as age four! But what if the messages you receive don&’t seem to describe you? What if the things you like don&’t match who people say you are? What if you don&’t even know what gender you are? From the illustrator behind What Are Your Words? and other books on gender and personal identity, comes a resource for all kids, of any gender. This fun, heavily illustrated chapter book explains the basics of gender identity—what it is, what it means, and how to support yourself and others no matter who you are.

Generating Wind Power

People have been using the wind's energy for thousands of years to travel, power machinery, generate electricity, and for agriculture. Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use. This fascinating new book explains how electricity is made from the wind and where wind power is used today on wind farms and in private homes.

Generation Fix: Young Ideas for a Better World

Stories of real teens creating change show readers how they too can make the world a better place.GENERATION FIX is the only kid's book that features real life stories of kids doing incredible things to make the world a better place. Capturing kids ideas on how to solve the problems that we face in this world - hunger, homelessness, violence, discrimination, and problems with health care, education, and the environment - the book also inspires them to take action with their own ideas and resources. GENERATION FIX profiles 20+ kids who have changed the world by taking action on their ideas. Each chapter also includes resources and activities for kids to get involved right now in their communities and a place for kids to write down their own solutions to world problems. The book will include smart, funny, and dead serious ideas for kids across the country who are brainstorming methods for improving the world.

Genevieve's War

Thirteen-year-old American girl Genevieve has spent the summer of 1939 at her grandmother’s farm in Alsace, France. Then she makes an impulsive choice: to stay in France. It proves to be a dangerous decision. World War II erupts. The Nazis conquer Alsace and deport the Jews and others. A frightening German officer commandeers a room in Meme’s farmhouse. And when Gen’s friend Remi commits an act of sabotage, Gen is forced to hide him in the attic—right above the Nazi officer’s head. Genevieve’s War is a gripping story that brings the war in occupied France vividly to life. It is a companion work to Lily’s Crossing, a Newbery Honor Book.

Genie Meanie (Orca Echoes)

When eight-year-old Kiara discovers that her recently deceased grandmother left her a genie, trapped in a bottle of garam-masala, she’s elated. She’ll be a modern-day Aladdin and have someone to do her bidding. And Kiara could really use a little magic. Third grade is just about to start and she’s spent the summer worried about being in class with Matt, a bully who seems to have nothing else to do but make Kiara and her best friend Bai’s lives miserable. Unfortunately, the genie has decided he's on vacation after working for ten thousand years and is looking for someone to do his bidding. A battle of wills ensues, and Kiara realizes that you don’t really need magic to solve your problems. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Genie in a Bottle (Whatever After #9)

The next installment of this New York Times bestselling series takes Abby and Jonah into the story of Aladdin!Be careful what you wish for...When my brother, Jonah, and I travel through our mirror into the story of Aladdin, we're excited. There will be magic lamps and genies granting wishes. Right?Wrong.The genie we meet isn't QUITE as helpful as we expected. And if Aladdin's wishes don't come true, he won't get to marry the princess and live happily ever after!Now we have to:- Escape an enchanted cave- Find forty buckets of jewels- Plan a parade- Learn to fly a magic carpetOtherwise we'll run out of wishes... and never get home!

Genies Don't Ride Bicycles (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids)

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! Ever since Eugene became their new neighbor, the third graders at Bailey Elementary School get everything they wish for. This all seems great . . . until their lives start to turn upside down.

Genius Jolene (Orca Echoes)

On her annual trip in her father’s 18-wheeler, Jolene is ready for some new adventures. Eight-year-old Jolene is headed to Los Angeles on a six-day road trip to deliver some newsprint with her dad. Just like last year, they tell each other stories and listen to music. They also keep up their favorite tradition: critiquing one type of food at every stop. This time it’s onion rings. But this year is also different. Unlike last year, Jolene’s parents are no longer together. They split up when her father came out as gay. These are big changes for Jolene, but she is spunky and smart and has a good heart. She’s ready to stand up for what’s right—both on and off the road. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Genre Prompting Guide For Fiction

The prompts in these ready-reference flip charts are designed to help teachers guide students' inquiry toward explicit understandings of the characteristics of genres. Each prompting guide contains precise language for teaching readers how to focus their thinking and understanding of genres through inquiry. In the Genre Study Prompting Guide for Fiction, Fountas and Pinnell have organized fiction prompts by genre as well as by literary elements and structure. Help you and your students lay the groundwork for a lifetime of literacy exploration and an understanding of the following genres: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Historical Fiction Traditional Literature Folktales Fairy Tales Fables Legends Epics Ballads Myths Modern Fantasy Animal Fantasy Low Fantasy High Fantasy Science Fiction

Genre Study: Teaching With Fiction and Nonfiction Books

Genre Study: Teaching with Fiction and Nonfiction Books is the foundational text of the Genre Study Suite. In exploring Genre Study, Fountas & Pinnell advocate teaching and learning in which students are actively engaged in developing genre understandings and applying their thinking to any genre. It is through using genre understandings that your students think, talk, and read texts with deeper understanding, and write effectively. Genre Study is a professional resource that teachers can use with students to embark on an exciting exploration into the study of genre. View Overview Webinar The Genre Study Suite Bundle is a comprehensive suite of resources that focuses on genre study through inquiry-based learning with an emphasis on reading comprehension and the craft of writing. An inquiry approach engages students in exploring texts so that they can notice and name the characteristics of each genre and construct a working definition that guides their thinking of reading and writing. This suite provides the tools needed to help you and your students lay the groundwork for a lifetime of literacy exploration. The bundle includes: Genre Study: Teaching with Fiction and Nonfiction Books Genre Study Quick Guide a companion to Genre Study: Teaching with Fiction and Nonfiction Books This spiral-bound companion to Genre Study: Teaching with Fiction and Nonfiction Books is designed to help you actively engage students in the exploration of texts so that they can notice and name genre characteristics, and construct working definitions that guide their thinking as readers and writers. This handy reference guide contains a master genre chart outlining the definition, key characteristics, and a list of mentor texts by genre. Genre Prompting Guide for Fiction and Genre Prompting Guide for Nonfiction, Poetry, and Test Taking are comprehensive tools that you can use to explore genres with your students during interactive read-aloud, Reader's workshop, Writer's workshop, guided reading lessons, shared reading, and intervention lessons. The prompts in these ready reference flip charts are designed to help teachers guide students' inquiry toward explicit understandings of the characteristics of genres. In the Genre Prompting Guides, Fountas & Pinnell have organized prompts by genre, and also literary elements and structure. Fiction Genres Realistic Fiction Historical Fiction Traditional Literature (including folktales, fairy tales, fables, epics, legends, ballads, and myths) Modern Fantasy (including simple animal fantasy, low fantasy, high fantasy, and science fiction) Nonfiction Genres Narrative Nonfiction Biography Autobiography Memoir Expository Nonfiction Procedural Texts Persuasive tests Forms of Poetry Lyrical poetry Narrative poetry Free Verse Haiku Limericks Concrete poems Test Taking Multiple Choice Questions Short Answer Questions Extended Response Questions

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Geology for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth Beneath Our Feet (Junior Scientists)

Take a trek to the center of the earth with Geology for KidsSet off on an adventure 4.6 billion years in the making with Geology for Kids. Start at the red-hot center of Earth and learn about each layer until you reach the rocky crust. Discover how mountains, valleys, and oceans form, and uncover secrets about the planet you call home. (Did you know that only 20% of deserts are covered by sand, and some can be blistering cold in the winter?)Geology for Kids is jam-packed with facts, illustrations, and photos that will teach you how volcanoes erupt, why earthquakes shake the land, and what causes tsunamis with waves 100 feet high. And when you're ready to go from curious kid to certified rock hound, use the photographic guide to help you identify rocks and minerals in your own backyard. Your collection will be the best on the block!Get your hands dirty—Use the sidebars with fun and engaging activities for a hands-on learning experience.What's the word?—The helpful glossary in Geology for Kids introduces you to plenty of geological words and terms.More to discover—Find out about the best places to visit in the country for fun adventures like The Grand Canyon, Arches National Park, and Glacier Bay National Park.It's time to dig deep into your geological curiosity with Geology for Kids.

George

Cuando la gente ve a George, cree que es un niño. Pero ella sabe que no es verdad. George sabe que es una niña. George cree que jamás podrá decirle a nadie que ella, en realidad, es una niña. Un día, su profesora anuncia que su clase va a representar una obra de teatro. Y George desea con todas sus fuerzas el papel de la niña protagonista, Charlotte. Pero su profesora le dice que ni siquiera puede hacer la prueba para el papel... porque es un chico. Con la ayuda de Kelly, su mejor amiga, George traza un plan. No solo para poder ser Charlotte en la obra, sino para que todo el mundo sepa, de una vez por todas, que es ella en realidad. George es una historia tierna, genuina y conmovedora. Un libro para aprender a aceptarnos como somos. Reseñas:«Yo lo dejé todo para leerlo, y tú harás lo mismo. Me encanta como editor, sí, pero también me gusta como escritor, como lector, pero sobre todo, como ser humano. Es todo lo que quiero para el mundo, en forma de libro.»David Levithan, autor de El sueño de Tiny Cooper «LÉELO.»John Green, autor de Bajo la misma estrella «La novela debut de Gino es un retrato sensible y perspicaz de un niño transexual que llega a reconciliarse con su identidad sexual.»Booklist «Profundo, conmovedor y radiante, este libro permanecerá con cualquiera que tenga la suerte de encontrarlo.»Publisher#s Weekly

George & Lenny Are Always Together

This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends—until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for fans of Frog & Toad and Elephant & Piggie.George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together?Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly story of friendship—of asserting yourself, taking a risk, and still being there for your best buddy.

George H.W. Bush (The United States Presidents)

In addition, his family and personal life, as well as his retirement years a disaster-relief fundraiser is highlighted. Easy-to-read text details Bush's military service during World War II and his political career as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, chairman of the Republican National Committee, chief U.S. liaison to China, director of the CIA, and vice president.

George Most Wanted (Orca Echoes)

George Most Wanted is the second of three books in the George series At the end of The True Story of George, George, a small plastic man, went for a ride on a rocket and flew apart. Now, with Katie and Mackenzie’s help, all his parts must find each other. But his head has been frozen deep in a bag of blackberries. Will he ever be whole again? The story of George comes to a close in George, the Best of All!

George Shrinks

George has more adventures than James Bond! Only three inches tall, he can ski down mountains of dishes, swim with goldfish, and take rides in his new toy airplane. But taking care of his giant baby brother and brushing his teeth can be real challenges for the mouse-sized George.

George W. Bush

Learn about the life of the 43rd President of the United States in this updated biography of George W. Bush, specially written for a younger audience.President George W. Bush once said, "I never dreamed about becoming president. When I was growing up, I wanted to be Willie Mays." George W. was born July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut. He grew up in Texas but returned to Connecticut to attend Yale University. As a young man he trained as a fighter pilot in the Texas Air National Guard before beginning a career in business. He entered Texas politics and served as the state's governor from 1994 to 2000. In 2001 George W. Bush won one of the closest, and most disputed, presidential elections in United States history. During his first term Bush launched a war against terrorism after the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001. In 2004 he won his second term against John Kerry. Originally published as President George W. Bush in 2005, this revised biography of the 43rd President of the United States includes eight pages of photos as well as a timeline and index.