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Get Ready for 5th Grade Reading: Activities & Exercises to Get in Shape for School! (Sylvan Summer Smart Workbooks)
by Sylvan LearningGET READY TO HEAD BACK TO CLASS! Prepare your child for 5th grade with this reading workbook full of fun, engaging exercises and activities, designed to refresh kids on what they need to know before returning to school.Parents, you know that disruptions (whether for summer break, vacations, or other reasons) can put your child's education on pause. By adding just a few pages per day of material learned in the previous grade into kids&’ routines, you can help your child keep their skills fresh and set them up success for when they return to the classroom!The exercises and activities in Get Ready for 5th Grade Reading are drawn from our top-selling SUMMER SMART workbook series (designed to combat summer "learning loss"). Inside, you'll find:• Links to download printable versions of activities with physical components (coloring, tracing)• 50+ pages of teacher-created learning exercises to reinforce reading skills that your child should know going into 5th grade• Fun, engaging activities that feel like playWith Sylvan Learning, you don&’t have to compromise between entertainment and education. Your child will love the great mix of activities, stories, and games in these pages. You&’ll love seeing their improved confidence and newfound love of learning!
Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown (A Is for Amber #4)
by Paula DanzigerAmber Brown is excited to be starting second grade--and a little nervous, too. But Amber Brown decides she's ready for whatever happens, and second grade had better be ready for Amber Brown!
Get Smart-ish: Book 2 (The League of Unexceptional Children #2)
by Gitty DaneshvariHilarious action adventure for readers aged 8 and up, featuring the world's most unexceptional spies. You think spies are clever and cool and mysterious? Think again . . .When readers met twelve-year-olds Jonathan and Shelley, they had just been recruited to join the League of Unexceptional Children. This covert spy network is comprised solely of kids who are so average and nondescript that they are utterly forgettable, and who makes a better spy than a kid no one remembers?To everyone's surprise, Jonathan and Shelley saved the day in Book 1, and as a result they have been loaned to MI5: the United Kingdom's leading spy organization. The kids' mission is to recapture a missing vial of LIQ-15, a virus that makes people lose IQ points. Relying on only their complete lack of skill, Jonathan and Shelley must once again stop an evil plan in its tracks.In a sequel that gives readers more of the spy tricks and adventure they love but that can stand on its own as a complete mystery, Get Smart-ish is a laugh-out-loud story starring two exceptionally unexceptional characters.
Get Talking Chinese Workbook: Mandarin Chinese Practice for Beginners
by DKA complete visual workbook for beginners learning Mandarin Chinese. A perfect companion to DK's Get Talking Chinese, sections follow a logical progression, starting with everyday words — such as "hello," "good-bye," and "thank you" — and ending with the essential vocabulary needed when shopping, ordering in a restaurant, or visiting a museum. Get Talking Chinese Workbook is more than just talk, too: An introduction to writing Chinese characters identifies the 200 most useful characters for readers to see, learn to identify, and try writing for themselves. Children, adults, and students of any age will benefit from this easy workbook, featuring plenty of knowledge-reinforcing practice and tips.
Get Talking Chinese: Mandarin Chinese for Beginners
by DKThe ultimate guide to learning basic Mandarin Chinese for kids. This easy-to-use Chinese for beginners textbook and audio app includes all the essential everyday words and phrases you need to know to start speaking Mandarin in no time!Learn how to read, write and speak Chinese step by step with this Mandarin learning book. Here&’s what&’s inside: • Content is suitable for beginners of all ages and covers basic grammar, tones, Pinyin and characters. • The accompanying audio app covers all the words and phrases taught in the book. • Bold illustrations and photos bring the text to life, and make the process of learning Mandarin fun and accessible. • Structured in short, manageable sections with practice exercises and useful tips. • Culture pages provide light relief from the language sections and cover such wide-ranging topics as etiquette, slang and the Chinese zodiac. Packed with useful tips, practice exercises and fascinating insights into Chinese culture, this Mandarin workbook for children covers Pinyin, the system used to spell out Chinese characters using Roman letters, and introduces the Chinese writing system. Bold illustrations and simple text will help you get to grips with more than 200 of the most frequently used Chinese characters. From introducing yourself in Chinese and chatting about the weather to reading and writing numbers, Easy Peasy Chinese includes all the vocabulary you&’ll need to get by in China. Plus, the accompanying audio app will help you perfect your pronunciation. It&’s perfect for children ages 8 and up, as well as beginners of all ages.
Get To Know: A Fun, Visual Guide to How Money Works and How to Look After It (Get to Know )
by Kalpana FitzpatrickA fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of money: how it works and how to look after itKnowing the ins and outs of money is important for kids, whether they&’re trying to work out what to do with pocket money, or if they dream of making millions on the stock market. Children can begin to understand how money works with this jam-packed guide, filled with personal finance tips such as how to save money, how to keep it safe, and how to grow it! Get to know: Money will teach children aged 7+ about bigger topics, too – like what the bank does with your savings, how taxes are spent, and how billions are made and moved around the globe. Learning about money doesn&’t have to be tricky either – this guide features fun activities and quizzes, bright pages and breaks the information into bite-size chunks so that it&’s easy to digest. Inside the pages of this money book for kids, you&’ll find:- A wide-ranging and accessible introduction to money, with bright, informative illustrations alongside engaging text, making important information easy to digest- A topic-by-topic structure, giving an in-depth introduction to the world of money- Current and up-to-date themes, including online safety, microtransactions and money wellbeing- Lively and colorful diagrams that present information in an engaging wayThis money guide features useful diagrams, colorful illustrations, interactive activities, and plenty of facts, making it perfect for budding money experts, and every child who wants – or needs – to know how it &“makes the world go round&”.
Get To Know: A Fun, Visual Guide to the Key Questions and Big Ideas (Get to Know )
by Rachel PoultonA fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of philosophy: what it covers, why it&’s important, and who the big philosophers are!The instinct to question is shared by both children and philosophers, and kids start to question the world around them at an early age. Children aged 7+ can begin to understand how critical thinking works, from the smallest details to the largest concepts, both children and philosophers approach the world with an enquiring mind, and accept little at face value. Get to know: Philosophy will encourage and magnify children&’s inquisitive side, using engaging thought experiments, real-world examples and allegories. Learning about philosophy doesn&’t have to be tricky either – this guide features fun activities and quizzes, bright pages and breaks the information into bite-size chunks so that it&’s easy to digest. Inside the pages of this philosophy book for kids, you&’ll find:- A wide-ranging and accessible introduction to philosophy, with bright, informative illustrations alongside engaging text, making key information easy to digest.- A topic-by-topic structure, giving an in-depth introduction to the world of philosophy.- The cornerstones of philosophy, including the mind, logic, morality, politics, and religion.- Lively and colorful diagrams that present information in an engaging way.Featuring diagrams, colorful illustrations, and interactive activities, Get to know: Philosophy is perfect for budding philosophers, and every child who asks the biggest questions.The guide covers the cornerstones of philosophical thought in an accessible way, giving readers a contemporary introduction to one of the most ancient subjects, while familiarising young minds with critical thinking and important patterns of logic. More in the SeriesGet to know: Philosophy is the second title in DK&’s Get to know series, which tackles tricky topics for kids by breaking down information into bite-sized chunks. If you enjoyed this introduction to philosophy, why not try other titles in the series? Introduce children to the ins and outs of money with Get to know: Money, and learn how to save it, keep it safe and grow it!
Get To Work, Hercules! (Myth-o-Mania Series #7)
by Kate McMullanHeard the one about Hercules slaying a lion with his bare hands and making a cloak from its skin? <P><P>That was no cloak--Hercules was wearing the lion. We're talking Siegfried and Roy here! <P><P>Sure, Hercules had great big muscles. But he had an itty-bitty brain. He couldn't have done even one heroic deed if that lion hadn't been there, telling him exactly what to do.
Get Well, Curious George (Curious George)
by H. A. ReyPoor George isn’t feeling well. With a sniffling nose and a sore throat, there's not much to do besides cuddle up on the couch with some favorite books, games, and movies. The doctor tells him to drink plenty of fluids and get some rest. But when he has to postpone his play date with his friend Sam, George comes up with the perfect plan to get well soon.
Get Well, Good Knight (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
by Shelley Moore ThomasThe much-heralded Good Knight is back-only this time his three little dragon friends are sick in bed. Their scaly foreheads are hot and their noses are drip-drip-dripping. They feel awful. The Good Knight comes to the rescue again! He brings them some slimy, grimy soup from the wizard to make them feel better. But the dragons wont touch it. What is a Good Knight to do?
Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!
by Sarah KapitIn this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, autistic eleven-year-old Vivy Cohen won't let anything stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal. <p><p> Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team. <p><p> But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid. She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly who to choose: her hero, Major League pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back! Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.
Get a Hold of Your Elf! (Ms. Frogbottom's Field Trips #4)
by Nancy KrulikMagic School Bus meets the Magic Tree House in this fourth installment of a school-based chapter book series by bestselling author Nancy Krulik. When their teacher takes them to Iceland, can the class escape the trolls?Mr. Frogbottom&’s class is on a field trip to Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice, where the kids meet terrifying and sneaky trolls. But can they find their way back home after the Magic Map goes missing? Bestselling and beloved author Nancy Krulik ingeniously approaches geography in a new way, as the kids learn about the places they visit while fighting, fleeing, or in some cases rescuing monsters.
Get a Job, Creep: The Creeper Diaries, An Unofficial Minecrafters Novel, Book Ten (The Creeper Diaries #10)
by Greyson MannWhen Gerald’s parents decide it’s time for him to learn the value of an emerald, he sets out to get the perfect summer job. Wolf-walking, anyone? Baby-zombie-sitting? Llama grooming? Gerald isn’t exactly loving his options. When his mom starts selling vitamins and minerals, Gerald comes up with a sales idea of his own—a BIG idea. But he’s going to need some help. After he hires a few friends, they start raking in the emeralds. Gerald is going to be rich! He can see it already! But his fortune might come with a pretty big price tag, too.
Get in the Game! (Step into Reading)
by Random HouseAn all-new Step 3 Step into Reading reader based on Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring LeBron James and the Looney Tunes!Basketball superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes for Space Jam: A New Legacy, the long-awaited reimagining of the original, beloved film. Boys and girls ages 5 to 7 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader.Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
Get on the Ice, Mo! (Mo Jackson #8)
by David A. AdlerMo hits the ice in the next title in the perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning series by David A. Adler!Mo and his dad are practicing before the big ice hockey game against the Ducks later that day. Mo is having trouble staying upright as he skates across the rink, but everyone tells him to keep his head up. When the game starts, Mo sits on the bench and waits for his turn to go in. He enters the game just in time to assist the Geese's best player, Amy, as she's double-teamed by the Ducks. Can Mo score the game-winning shot just before the buzzer or will he loose his balance on the ice?
Get the Picture, Jenny Archer?
by Ellen ConcordJenny lets her imagination run away with her when she decides to enter a photography contest and starts taking candied, that is candid, pictures around her neighborhood. There are many more humorous books about Jenny Archer in the Bookshare library. Search under the author's name, Ellen Conford.
Get the Picture? (Rigby PM Plus Blue (Levels 9-11), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q)
by Jim HowesFrom ancient cave paintings to modern art, from still photography to moving images, from cartoon animation to computer graphics, new technology has changed the way we see and portray the world around us.
Get the Scoop, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #9)
by Geronimo StiltonGeronimo Stiltonoot and The Stone Gazette are in the running for the Stone Age Ratitzer: the award for the best prehistoric journalism! But their main competition is Sally Rockmousen, the ruthless host of Gossip Radio -- and she'll stop at nothing to win. Can Geronimo sniff out a scoop in time to defeat her?
Getting Air
by Dan GutmanThey can rule the half-pipe, but can they survive this? Jimmy, David, and Henry are psyched. It's summer, school's out, and they are on their way to California, where they will be able to do some major skating. But on the plane, the unthinkable happens: They are hijacked by terrorists. As frightened as they may be, they take action and they succeed. Sort of. They may have beaten the terrorists, but now their plane has crashed in the middle of nowhere and all of a sudden, their summer vacation is about finding food, shelter, and a rescue. Can three normal twelve-year-old boys find a way to get by without fast food and skate parks?
Getting Burned
by Carolyn KeeneAnother great installment in a New York Times bestselling series!In #20: Getting Burned the local animal shelter burns down, and if it doesn't find the money to rebuild, Rackham Industries will buy the land and build another warehouse. Nancy is sure the fire was arson even though police and fire chiefs agree it's merely a case of faulty-wiring. She's determined to save the shelter and there are only two ways to do it: 1) prove that someone from Rackham Industries caused the fire, or 2) raise enough money so the shelter can afford a new building. . .
Getting Even with Steven (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level N)
by Susan ВlасkabyGetting Even with Steven Author: Susan Blackaby
Getting Granny's Glasses
by Ruskin Bond"Getting Granny's Glasses" by Ruskin Bond is a delightful and heartwarming tale set in the idyllic hills of India. The story follows the misadventures of a young boy named Rakesh, who takes on the task of getting his granny a new pair of glasses. With Granny's eyesight failing and her old pair of glasses misplaced, Rakesh embarks on a quest to find the perfect replacement. Armed with his limited pocket money, he navigates the bustling marketplace, encountering various characters and facing numerous challenges along the way. Despite the setbacks, Rakesh remains determined, displaying resourcefulness, compassion, and a heart full of love for his grandmother. Through his encounters, Rakesh learns valuable lessons about the importance of perseverance, the kindness of strangers, and the significance of family bonds. With his unwavering determination, Rakesh ultimately triumphs, obtaining a new pair of glasses for Granny and bringing joy to her world. Ruskin Bond's storytelling prowess shines through in this enchanting tale, reminding readers of the power of love, determination, and the simple joys found in everyday acts of kindness.
Getting Rid of Rhoda (Bee Theres #1)
by Lael Littke“How are we going to survive Sister Rhoda Jackson? Our Beehive class will be totally zip if we have to have her as our leader.” When prim and proper Rhoda Jackson replaces fun-loving Pamela as their Beehive leader, Carlie and her friends decide that something must be done. Meet the Bee Theres, five Beehive girls who pledge to always “be there” for one another. Their first project: getting rid of Rhoda. And if the girls succeed, it might help Carlie to erase her image as the sixth-grade’s Miss Wholesome. But Rhoda has tricks of her own, as you’ll discover in this delightful, surprising, often-hilarious story. Enjoy all of the books in the Bee Theres series including: #2. The Mystery of Ruby's Ghost, #3. Star of the Show, #4. There's A Snake At Girl's Camp, #5. The Bridesmaids' Dress Disaster, #6. Run, Ducky Run and #7 The Phantom Fair.
Getting Started with Coding: Get Creative with Code! (Dummies Junior)
by Camille McCue Ph.DAn introduction to coding for kids Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes—and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy! The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life. Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding Experiment with “real” coding with tools built in JavaScript Use free online tools Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers Get creative and get coding!
Getting Started with Electronics: Build Electronic Circuits! (Dummies Junior)
by Cathleen ShamiehFun and engaging electronics projects just for kids! Do you have a cunning kid who's curious about what goes on inside computers, phones, TVs, and other electronic devices? You may just have a budding Edison on your hands—and what better way to encourage their fascination with electronics than a book filled with projects they can complete on their own? In Getting Started with Electronics, your child will follow simple steps to safely create cool electronics projects using basic materials that can easily be found at online retailers or hobby shops. Just imagine your child's delight as they use clips, switches, resistors, capacitors, and more to create circuits that control light and sound! From building a nifty LED flashlight to tuning in to a local radio station using a homemade tuner—and more—your little electronic wiz's world is about to get a whole lot brighter! Features vivid designs and a short page count Focuses on your child experiencing a sense of accomplishment Projects introduce core concepts while keeping tasks simple Teaches electronics in a safe environment Built for the youngest of learners from the makers of the trusted For Dummies brand, you can feel good about giving your child a book that will spark their creativity.