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Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Lori Haskins HouranGet inspired by Michael J. Fox, the beloved Back to the Future actor from Canada who is helping people all around the world, with this collectible Little Golden Book featuring full-color illustrations on every page!Michael moved to California—1,300 miles away from home—to be a Hollywood star!Actor Michael J. Fox is known for playing Alex P. Keaton on TV's Family Ties and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future movies. The talented actor became a determined activist after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and starting a foundation to help find a cure. Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography will inspire readers of all ages. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:• Bruce Springsteen• Dwayne Johnson• Steve Martin• Zendaya• Harry Styles
Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies
by Richard L. Alexander Michael G. LafosseWhimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no exception. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origami-which some have hailed as the most important advance in origami since the first paper cranes appeared centuries ago. Hundreds of LaFosse butterflies have been featured in exhibitions around the world and his iconic designs are now eagerly sought and widely imitated by folding enthusiasts everywhere.Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies presents 26 original projects from LaFosse's extensive butterfly and moth repertoire, including all his personal favorites. This collection has many rarely-seen designs, and several of the models illustrate new technical and design achievements made possible by the ingenious "LaFosse Origami Butterfly Folding System."These elegant forms-each created from a single square sheet of paper without cutting or glue-showcase the versatility of the folding system. All are deceptively simple, yet provide a solid foundation for creative flights of fancy in the hands of an experienced folder. Clear step-by-step instructions show you how to make literally hundreds of different variations by making small adjustments to a few key folds! Whether dry-folded from recycled candy wrappers or wet-folded from expensive handmade papers, these designs exemplify the best aspects of the paper folder's art today.This exciting new book with accompanying DVD represents the culmination of a lifetime of designing and perfecting the art of origami butterflies. It contains everything you need to create your own unique collection!Butterflies include:A Butterfly for Vanessa GouldThe Butterfly for Robert LangA Butterfly for Eric JoiselA Swallowtail for Guy KawasakiThe Boston ButterflyThe Mudarri Luna Moth
Michael Phelps: The Greatest Olympian
by Sarah TieckThis book talks about the life and career of champion swimmer Michael Phelps.
Michael Recycle
by Ellie BethelMichael Recycle tells the adventures of a young superhero whose power allows him to teach people about recycling. After cleaning up a town, the people declare: "To Michael Recycle! The green-caped crusader, our super-green hero, the planet's new savior!"
Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug (Michael Recycle)
by Ellie BethelDoug is a litterbug living on a pile of garbage till he meets Michael.
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
by Michael Rosen"Sometimes I'm sad and I don't know why. ... Sometimes I want to talk about all this to someone. ... Sometimes I don't want to talk about it. ..." A compassionate consideration of sadness: how it makes us feel, how it makes us act out. A book for all ages.
Michaela DePrince: From War-Torn Childhood to Ballet Fame (Movers, Shakers, and History Makers)
by Carrie MyersMichaela DePrince was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in the United States. She rose to fame as a ballet dancer in the late 2000s. Learn more about DePrince's life as a famous ballerina!
Michelle Obama: An American Story (Trade Paper)
by David ColbertMichelle Obama grew up on Chicago's South Side, and while the world outside her door was chaotic and ever-changing, her family provided a stable environment in which she could grow and flourish. This look at Michelle Obama's life and the turning points that shaped her shows how a girl from a working class background could rise to become one of the most influential women of her day. But this is more than a straight chronological retelling. This book looks at Michelle Obama's life story within the context of the larger movements in African American history: slavery, freedom, the Reconstruction era, the Civil Rights movement, and finally, her own era. History is what has shaped Michelle and challenged her. And ultimately, not only has she overcome any obstacles put before her, she has carved out her own place in history as well. Includes 16 pages of color photos.
Michelle Obama: First Lady, Going Higher (Step into Reading)
by Shana CoreyA Step 3 biography of esteemed lawyer and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama!Michelle Obama is a lot like YOU! She grew up on the South Side of Chicago with her brother, Craig. She rode her bike and played freeze tag with her friends. And she and her family ate dinner together every night! Michelle's parents taught her to work hard and not let anyone or anything stand in her way. That work ethic has propelled her through her whole life—through her magnet high school, her college years at Princeton, and Harvard Law School. Her parents also taught her to reach back and help others once she found success, evidence of which is everywhere in her work as First Lady of the United States and beyond. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.
Michelle Obama: Get to Know the Influential First Lady and Education Advocate (People You Should Know)
by Lakita WilsonThe first black First Lady in U.S. history (and one of the most beloved), Michelle Obama brought intelligence and passion to her role. Readers will learn how her years as a daughter, student, lawyer, wife, and mother shaped her into the influential education, healthy living, and women's rights advocate she is today.
Michelle Obama; Barack Obama
by Joy BrewsterWhat did Michelle Obama do before she became First Lady? What is important to her? How did Barack Obama make history? What path did he take to become president?
Michelle Yeoh: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Angela SongDream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Malaysian action movie star and Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, the first person of Asian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Michelle Yeoh—the first person of Asian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All At Once—is an inspiring read-aloud for young kids as well as fans of any age!Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Rita Moreno • Steven Spielberg • William Shatner • Keanu Reeves • Arnold Schwarzenegger
Michelle the Winter Wonderland Fairy (Rainbow Magic)
by Daisy MeadowsLet it snow! Kirsty and Rachel are together again! Kirsty's mom won an online contest for a photo she submitted to a travel website. The prize is a trip for four to a beautiful snowy resort where a winter festival is being held.There's just one problem-- Jack Frost has stolen Michelle the Winter Wonderland Fairy's magic items! As long as they're missing, people won't be able to enjoy all the wintry activities. Rachel and Kirsty have to help Michelle before Jack Frost ruins winter fun for everyone!
Michi the Stonecutter: A Tale from Japan (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 3)
by John Perritano Cheryl NollNIMAC-sourced textbook
Michigan (Explore The USA)
by Pamela McdowellWelcome to Michigan, known as the Great Lakes State. Did you know that Michigan's auto industry employs more than 100,000 people? Or that Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes?
Michigan Studies
by James A. Banks Kevin P. Colleary Walter C. ParkerMacmillian/McGraw-Hill TIMELINKS Grade 3 Michigan Student Edition builds geographic mastery with maps and skills, offers reading skills and strategies to reinforce Reading/Language Arts skills, and integrates Dinah Zike's Foldables® to help students improve comprehension. This series meets all Michigan state standards.
Michigan Studies (Grade #3)
by James A. Banks Kevin P. Colleary Walter C. ParkerMacmillian/McGraw-Hill TIMELINKS Grade 3 Michigan Student Edition builds geographic mastery with maps and skills, offers reading skills and strategies to reinforce Reading/Language Arts skills, and integrates Dinah Zike's Foldables® to help students improve comprehension. This series meets all Michigan state standards.
Michigan: The Wolverine State (Guide To American States)
by Rennay CraatsTake a trip across the nation with A Guide to American States. Learn about the people, geography, sports, history, industries, and symbols that make each state unique. Each fact-filled title features maps, timelines, informative charts, profiles of notable people, current census information, and many opportunities for guided research. Engaging text and vivid images provide a fascinating look at this diverse country. A Guide to American States is the ideal resource to help young readers learn about their state and the country as a whole.
Mickey Mantle: The Commerce Comet
by Jonah WinterThe ONLY nonfiction picture book about New York Yankee Mickey Mantle, one of the greatest baseball players of all time. From award-winning author Jonah Winter and #1 New York Times bestselling artist C. F. Payne comes this extraordinary picture-book biography that traces Mickey Mantle&’s unparalleled baseball career. He could run from home plate to first base in 2.9 seconds. He could hit a ball 540 feet—the longest home run in major league history. He was the greatest switch hitter ever to play the game. And he did it all despite broken bones, pulled muscles, strains, and sprains, from his shoulders to his feet. How did a poor country boy from Commerce, Oklahoma, become one of the greatest and most beloved baseball players of all time? This is the story.
Mickey Mouse and the Secret of the Black Whale
by CastyLegend has it that a mysterious, magical creature lurking in the water. Join Mickey and Goofy on a magical adventure that's packed with great comic book style art.
Mickey Mouse and the Sword of Ice
by Massimo De VitaJoin Mickey Mouse and Goofy on a chilling adventure as they search for the Lost Sword of Ice in the Land of Giants! Will they overcome the forces of evil?
Mickey Mouse's Picnic
by Disney Book GroupOne beautiful summer day, Mickey and Minnie Mouse decide to go on a picnic! They invite Pluto, Goofy, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow. They do not invite Donald Duck...something always goes wrong when he is around! When they drive away, no one notices that Donald saw them leave him behind! So when the friends reach the picnic grounds, they decide to go have fun before eating. But when they return, their picnic basket disappeared! Where could it have gone?
Mickey and the Beanstalk
by Disney Book GroupIn Happy Valley, the sun is always shining and everything is pretty and green. A magical harp sings a beautiful song, casting a spell of peace over the valley. But when the harp suddenly disappears, Happy Valley turns dark, and everything stops working and growing. Farmer Mickey, Farmer Donald, and Farmer Goofy are awfully hungry, so when Mickey decides to sell their cow in exchange for food, he returns with three magic beans! Don't miss this retelling of the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk—with a Disney twist!
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
by DISNEY BOOK GROUPBah, humbug! Ebenezer Scrooge doesn’t understand why everyone is so cheerful around Christmas time. Rich and greedy, Scrooge doesn't even want to let his clerk, Bob Cratchit, spend time with his family on Christmas Eve. But when Scrooge goes home late one night, a ghost tells him that he will be visited by three spirits—and that he must listen to what they have to say. Will Scrooge be able learn the true meaning of Christmas, or will he be greedy and lonely forever? Don't miss this retelling of the classic tale of A Christmas Carol—with a Disney twist!
Microbites: Riveting Reads for Curious Kids (DK Bitesize Readers)
by DKThis nonfiction chapter book about flight is chock-full of bite-size facts, black-and-white photographs, and CGI illustrations to dazzle and engage even the most reluctant reader.The astonishing science of airplanes, helicopters, and other flying contraptions might seem beyond reach, but Microbites: Flight breaks it all down into manageable chunks of information on need-to-know topics like how planes fly, history's largest airships, early spacecraft, and other feats of flight engineering. Illustrations and photographs accent nearly every page, while highlighted text calls out important takeaways about each chapter topic, revealing new details about what keeps these marvelous machines aloft. For further learning, kids can turn to the book's eight-page reference section, where they'll find a glossary, a historical timeline, and a list of the most awe-inspiring aviators. Whether they're new to flight science or seasoned pros, readers will find plenty of fascinating facts to chew on in Microbites: Flight.DK's Microbites series takes daunting nonfiction topics and transforms them into easy-to-digest, mini-guides on kids' favorite subjects from history, science, and the natural world. Packed with eye-catching illustrations, detailed photographs, and the latest scientific research on everything from dinosaurs to mummies, the Microbites series encourages a healthy reading appetite in kids ages 8 through 12, and will leave them hungry to learn more.