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Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeAhoy, mateys . . . and mice! Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate is setting off on a treasure hunt with his cheese-loving crew, but before they can find the treasure, the bold swashbucklers must find the missing clue!With colorful, detailed illustrations from Anne Kennedy and lively text from Susan Schade, Riff Raff the Mouse Pirate strengthens reading skills for beginning readers and young buccaneers. The mouse pirates use rhyming words to find their destinations, which help early readers recognize phonics sounds!Join in on the fun in this hilarious Level 2 I Can Read story, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeLand ho! The adorable mice pirates are on their way home when they encounter a serious storm.A gust of wind blows away the map and causes Captain Riff Raff to get a big WHAP on the head, making their voyage a bit more complicated. The mice pirates must put their paws together to find their way!I Can Read books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Riff Raff: Can't You See? We're Lost at Sea! is a Level 2 book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Riff Raff: Shiver Me Whiskers! (I Can Read Level 2)
by Susan SchadeRiff Raff's cave has become crowded, and with the mice pirates in close quarters, things are getting a bit rowdy! Can the brave buccaneers evade Gorgon Zola's gang and make it to a new cave, safe and sound?Riff Raff stars in another hilarious I Can Read, perfect for beginning buccaneers—and readers!
Right Now!: Real Kids Speaking Up for Change
by Miranda PaulA joyful, inspiring picture book that introduces readers to eleven young people from around the world who didn&’t wait until they were grown to speak up about things that matter to them and change the world for the better, from an award-winning author and New York Times best-selling illustrator.From climate activist Greta Thunberg to anti-bullying advocate Jaylen Arnold to peace activist Bana Alabed and more, these short profiles of young people and their causes will inspire readers to think about what matters most to them. An author's note, Actions to Make a Difference, and additional resources are also included, providing a roadmap for any kid who wants to make change and help others too.
Right and Wrong and Being Strong
by R. W. Alley Lisa O EngelhardtKids aren't born knowing right from wrong. But, somehow, over the years, we hope to help them become caring, responsible, respectful adults. This practical how-to book for kids is an invaluable tool in guiding children on the journey of moral development. Through concrete language and interactive examples, it addresses such topics as honesty, peer pressure, and how to tell right from wrong. Even more, it shows kids how to go beyond doing right to doing good.
Right as Rain
by Lindsey StoddardFrom the critically acclaimed author of Just Like Jackie comes a strikingly tender novel about one family’s heartbreak and the compassion that carries them through, perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker, Lisa Graff, and Ann M. Martin.It’s been almost a year since Rain’s brother Guthrie died, and her parents still don’t know it was all Rain’s fault. In fact, no one does—Rain buried her secret deep, no matter how heavy it weighs on her heart.So when her mom suggests moving the family from Vermont to New York City, Rain agrees. But life in the big city is different. She’s never seen so many people in one place—or felt more like an outsider.With her parents fighting more than ever and the anniversary of Guthrie’s death approaching, Rain is determined to keep her big secret close to her heart. But even she knows that when you bury things deep, they grow up twice as tall.Readers will fall in love with the pluck and warmth of Stoddard’s latest heroine and the strength that even a small heart can lend.
Right on Your Tail! (Ratnip #3)
by Cam HigginsRatnip goes for the gold in a citywide race in this third book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog.Ratnip is entering the City Race, where critters race through the streets by climbing up poles, scurrying along telephone wires, and jumping across fences. Ratnip has his eye on the prize, but his competition is tough—especially the REAL gym rat! Can Ratnip prove himself fastest critter in the city? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Rights and Wrongs, The Civics Game Show
by Jeffrey Fuerst Forrest Stone Dave GarbotPerform this script about an unlikely hero who takes a simple TV game show and changes America forever.
Rihanna: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Regina AndreoniGet to know Rihanna and find out how the talented performer from Barbados became a worldwide sensation with this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book!Read all about Rihanna, the Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her catchy hit songs "Umbrella" and "Diamonds," as well as her unique fashion sense, Rihanna's journey is truly captivating. Rihanna: A Little Golden Book Biography will be enjoyed by RiRi's fans of all ages!Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Lady Gaga • Beyoncé • Barbra Streisand • Taylor Swift • Selena
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
by Rudyard KiplingA 19th-century English family - discovers a young mongoose half drowned from a flood. They revive it and decide to keep it as a pet. The young mongoose, named Rikki Tikki Tavi, finds himself confronted by two dangerous king cobras, Nag and his even more dangerous wife Nagaina, who had the run of the garden while the house was unoccupied.
Riley
by Susan HughesMeet Riley, a loving golden retriever puppy!Kat and her BFF Maya love playing with the puppies at her aunt Jenn's grooming business, Tails Up! The girls know that every dog has its own special personality...and problems. Luckily, Kat and Maya are always there to help a puppy in need! When a sweet golden retriever puppy named Riley is boarded at Tails Up!, Kat and Maya couldn't be more excited! Riley is supersweet and friendly. But when a new girl named Grace shows up in Kat's class, she finds herself wishing Grace was as easy to get along with as Riley. Kat is disappointed to find herself paired up with Grace, who can't seem to get that mean look off of her face! But is Grace unkind, or is she just lonely? Maybe Riley can help her figure it out!
Riley's Ghost
by John David AndersonFrom John David Anderson, acclaimed author of Posted, comes a ghost story pulled from the darkest shadows of middle school.Riley Flynn is alone. It feels like she’s been on her own since sixth grade, when her best friend, Emily, ditched her for the cool girls. Girls who don’t like Riley. Girls who decide one day to lock her in the science closet after hours, after everyone else has gone home.When Riley is finally able to escape, however, she finds that her horror story is only just beginning. All the school doors are locked, the windows won’t budge, the phones are dead, and the lights aren't working. Through halls lit only by the narrow beam of her flashlight, Riley roams the building, seeking a way out, an answer, an explanation. And as she does, she starts to suspect she isn’t alone after all. While she’s always liked a good scary story, Riley knows there is no such thing as ghosts. But what else could explain the things happening in the school, the haunting force that seems to lurk in every shadow, around every corner? As she tries to find answers, she starts reliving moments that brought her to this night. Moments from her own life...and a life that is not her own.
Riley's New World (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyThis Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on the Disney and Pixar film Inside Out 2—in theaters summer 2024!Disney and Pixar&’s Inside Out 2 is an all-new adventure inside the mind of now-teenager Riley, who is definitely feeling all kinds of new Emotions. Amy Poehler returns as the voice of Joy. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, Inside Out 2 is set for release in Summer 2024. Children ages 6 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the animated feature film.Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are for children who are ready to read on their own.
Rinkitink in Oz (The Land of Oz #10)
by L. Frank BaumOriginally published in 1916, this is the story of Prince Inga and King Rinkitink.<P><P> Most of the story takes place outside the land of Oz in the Kingdom of Rinkitink, where King Rinkitink helps Prince Inga to release his parents from imprisonment by the Nome King. It is only in the last few chapters that any of our friends from Oz enter the story, when Dorothy, after reading about Inga's adventures in Glinda's Great Book of Records, "wherein is inscribed all important events that happen in every part of the world", and watching him and his friends in Ozma's Magic Picture, decides that she and the Wizard should go and "help them out of their troubles." They do, and all ends with a splendid banquet for every one concerned in Ozma's palace.
Rio 2: The Junior Novel
by Christa RobertsFrom the creators of Ice Age and Epic, Rio 2 flies into theaters in April 2014. Join Blu, Jewel, and all your favorite Rio characters for a wild adventure perfect for young fans!When Linda and Tulio spot a blue Spix's Macaw deep in the Amazon jungle, Blu and Jewel pack up their family and fly off to help locate more of their species. Jewel is eager for the kids to know more about life in the wild, but Blu is a little overwhelmed. The jungle is full of surprises. There are new friends to meet, new places to explore, and some cool, new jungle grooves!Rio 2: The Junior Novel retells the whole exciting story and features eight pages of full-color images from the film!
Rio de Janeiro! #5
by Giada De Laurentiis Francesca GambatesaAlfie and Emilia's adventures continue in the deliciously fun chapter-book series from Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis! When Zia Donatella comes to live with the Bertolizzi family, little do Alfie and his older sister Emilia know what's in store for them. Zia Donatella is determined to show the kids how a home-cooked meal is better than even the best take-out pizza or burrito. And when Zia's plan actually transports Alfie and Emilia to famous food cities around the world, they learn first-hand how food cannot only take you places, but can bring you home again. In the fifth book in the series, Zia's secret ingredient takes Alfie and Emilia to a city famous not only for its food, but also for its carnivals, music, and beaches - Rio de Janeiro! There they meet Miguel Costa, who persuades Alfie and Emilia to take part in the children's parade at Carnival. Once again the siblings get caught up in an adventure that introduces them to the sights, sounds, and tastes of the one the world's most incredible cities - all while trying to find their way home.
Riot in the Night (Barbour Book's The American Adventure, Book #18)
by Bonnie HinmanMrs. Jackson and Sarah are in danger Louisa and Henry Lankford don't like the way black people in Cincinnati are being treated, but they aren't sure what they can do to help. When James Birney, one of the leaders of the movement to end slavery, starts printing a newspaper in Cincinnati, things get violent. Mobs roam the streets at night, looking for Mr. Birney and setting fires. Louisa learns that her friends Mrs. Jackson and Sarah are in danger. Will she and Henry be able to warn them before the mob gets to their home, or will they be too late?
Rip The Page: Adventures in Creative Writing
by Karen BenkeBenke, who has led writing workshops for 16 years as part of the California Poets in the Schools program, offers teachers a wealth of ideas to make writing fun and exciting, offering quotes from writers and poets, lists of words, suggestions, and experiments, such as various exercises in non-written artistic expression of emotion. Useful for kids who wish to try creative writing, as well as parents and teachers of children's writing classes.
Rip Van Goofy
by Disney Book GroupRip Van Goofy was a friendly fellow who lived in a sleepy town. He was always chatting with his friends and loved to go fishing. But when his friends were busy one sunny afternoon, Rip Van Goofy set out alone to fish at his favorite fishing hole. Then, with his line in the water, Goofy fell asleep...and woke up forty years later! Don't miss this retelling of the classic tale of Rip Van Winkle—with a Disney twist!
Rip to the Rescue
by Miriam HalahmyIt's 1940 and Nazi bombs are raining down on London, but 13-year-old bike messenger Jack has just discovered something unbelievable: a stray dog with a surprising talent.Jack navigates the smoky, ash-covered streets of London amid air raid sirens and falling bombs, dodging shrapnel and listening for cries for help, as a bike messenger for fire crews. When Jack finds a dog, miraculously still alive after the latest Nazi bombing of London, he realizes there's something extra special about the shaggy pup--he can smell people who are trapped under debris. With his new canine companion, nicknamed Rip because of the dog's torn ear, maybe Jack can do more than just relay messages back-and-forth--he can actually save lives. And if Jack's friend Paula is right about the impending Nazi invasion, he and Rip will need to do all they can to help Jewish families like hers. There's just one problem: Jack has to convince his ill-tempered father to let him keep Rip.Based on true episodes during the London Blitz in World War II, this action-packed and touching story explores the beginnings of search-and-rescue dogs and the bravery and resourcefulness of young people determined to do their part for their country.
Rise Up! The Art of Protest
by Jo RipponCelebrate the right to resist!Human rights belong to every single one of us, but they are often under threat. Developed in collaboration with Amnesty International, Rise Up! encourages young people to engage in peaceful protest and stand up for freedom. Photographs of protest posters celebrate the ongoing fight for gender equality, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, refugee and immigrant rights, peace, and the environment.
Rise and Fall: Rise and Fall (Spirit Animals #6)
by Eliot SchreferThe adventure continues in this sixth book in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series.Deep in the desert there sits a beautiful oasis, ruled by a monarch unlike any other in Erdas. His name is Cabaro, the Great Lion, and he reigns over a kingdom of animals, jealously guarding his golden talisman. No human has ever set foot in the Great Beast's territory. The journey to his oasis is impossible.As a team, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have achieved the impossible before. But now that team is broken -- the friends scattered by a devastating betrayal. The young heroes and their spirit animals have already sacrificed much in their quest for the talismans. But with the world crumbling all around them-and a ruthless enemy opposing their every move-their greatest sacrifices are yet to come.
Rise of Pegasus: A QUIX Book (School for Magical Monsters #1)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsFrom the authors of the Goddess Girls and Heroes in Training series comes the first book in the School for Magical Monsters series about Pegasus&’s first day at school—part of the Aladdin QUIX line!Pegasus is very excited for his first day at the School for Magical Monsters! At his old school, he was the only creature there, but now, he won&’t be alone. In fact, everyone there will find their special power—and Pegasus can&’t wait to discover his! But the first few days are a little rough—poor Pegasus keeps on stumbling over his hooves! And it seems like all his new friends start to receive their power before her does. With a little help from his new friends and a little magic, can Pegasus learn to soar at his new school?
Rise of the Balloon Goons: Rise of the Balloon Goons (A Branches Book) (The Notebook of Doom #1)
by Troy CummingsMonsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Alexander has just moved to a new town where he uncovers all sorts of monsters! He finds an old notebook with the word "DOOM" inscribed on the front cover. The Notebook of Doom, which Alexander now holds, contains top-secret information about the monsters! In this first book, Alexander goes up against spooky balloon goons--unique and twisted arm-waving balloon guys! This book is full of humor, engaging black-and-white illlustrations, and of course...monsters!