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Scottish Seas
by Douglas JonesThis book follows the fears and triumphs of Mac Ayton, a young Scottish farm boy in 1707, striving to grow strong amid clashes with the sea, banditry, myths, animals, and brothers.
Scout Is Not a Band Kid: (A Graphic Novel)
by Jade ArmstrongA young girl in middle school will do whatever it takes to meet her favorite author—even if it means joining her school band! A contemporary graphic novel about making your dream come true—and the friends you make along the way.When Scout learns that her favorite author is doing an exclusive autograph session at the end of the year, she's determined to be there! She officially needs a plan...and when she finds out that her school's band is heading to the same location for their annual trip, an idea takes shape. Being a band kid can't be that hard, right? As it turns out, learning how to play an instrument when you can&’t even read music is much, much, MUCH tougher than expected. And it&’s even harder for Scout when her friends aren&’t on board with her new hobby. Will she be able to master the trombone, make new band friends, and get to her favorite author&’s book signing? Tackling everything seems like a challenge for a supergenius superfriend supermusician—and she&’s just Scout.
Scout and the Sausage Thief (Puppy Academy #1)
by Gill LewisMeet the students at Puppy Academy—a team of plucky puppies learning to be working dogs.Scout wants nothing more than to be a police dog, just like her mom and dad. But when she fails her test, Scout isn't sure she'll ever earn her badge—until, that is, a sausage thief strikes. It's up to Scout to catch the culprit and save the day.
Scout: Fire Fighter (Scout #2)
by Jennifer Li ShotzThe second installment of the action-packed Scout series, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Li Shotz.It’s official: Scout is now a K9 in the National Guard. But being a certified hero means Scout has his job cut out for him. He needs to work even harder to protect his country and his human best friend, Matt. When Matt’s classmates get trapped in a raging wildfire, Matt knows that only Scout can track them down and bring them back safely. But when Matt’s dad, a First Sergeant home on leave, gets wind of their plan, he insists on joining the rescue mission.Can the heroic team save Matt’s friends from the dangerous fires before time runs out? This fast-moving tale of Scout the hero dog will grab even reluctant readers and is perfect for fans of Cracker!, Max, and Hero.
Scout: National Hero (Scout #1)
by Jennifer Li ShotzFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Li Shotz comes a whole new dog adventure full of courage and canine friendship. <P><P>Scout, once a stray puppy with a troubled past, has grown into one of the best search-and-rescue dogs in Mississippi. <P><P>And now he’s ready for bigger and better things: Scout is joining the National Guard. But Scout’s new life as a K9 recruit is far from easy as he adjusts to his challenging training and a brand-new family. <P><P>Twelve-year-old Matt is determined to help Scout feel at home in Nevada, but when a terrifying flash flood hits town, the pair must save the day and prove their worth. <P><P>As Scout and Matt team up to survive treacherous rising water, lead victims to safety, and attempt to rescue Matt’s sister, they quickly learn that bravery is just the first ingredient in the making of a hero. Does the duo have what it takes to protect their town from the fallout of this devastating disaster? <P><P> Perfect for fans of Max, Hero, and Cracker!
Scout: Storm Dog (Scout #3)
by Jennifer Li ShotzThe adventure continues in the third installment of the action-packed Scout series, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Li Shotz.Scout, a National Guard dog, was born to be a hero. When Scout and his 12-year-old owner, Matt, land in Puerto Rico after a devastating hurricane, they want to help. The pair befriend Luisa, who knows all about the Sato dogs—abandoned pups who need food and shelter. Scout and Matt decide to foster an injured dog named Rosita. But Rosita is clearly searching for something and runs off into the rainforest. Now it’s up to Scout, Matt and Luisa to find the missing dog and bring her back safely. Surviving the dangers of the wilderness will be far from easy, but Scout and Matt make an excellent team.This fast-moving tale of Scout the hero dog will grab even reluctant readers and is perfect for fans of Cracker!, Max, and Hero.
Scouts
by James Patterson Shannon GreenlandStranger Things meets The Goonies in this suspenseful yet heartwarming adventure story about a group of friends who set out to find a crashed meteor...but find mystery and danger instead as their close relationships begin to fracture.Annie, Beans, Rocky, and Fynn are the Scouts--best friends who do everything together. It's 1985, and the summer before seventh grade is just beginning. The Scouts decide to secretly climb Old Man Basinger's silo to watch a meteor shower, and when one meteor seems to crash nearby, the Scouts know they have to set out on their next adventure and find it. But their fun overnight jaunt through the woods soon takes a turn for the worst when they discover a series of disturbing clues about the meteor--and suddenly find themselves on the run from the wild, violent Mason clan. Bonds are tested when new kids join their adventure and the group's true feelings are revealed. Will the Scouts survive this journey together--or will their unbreakable friendships prove vulnerable after all?
Scranimals
by Jack PrelutskyJack Prelutsky takes the reader on a journey to Scranimal Island where the most intriguing variety of mixed up animal-vegetable-plants live. The fun and nonsensical combination of unbelievable matches, with just enough recognizable traits from their name, send the imagination on a wild goose chase to discover what else might be found on Scranimal Island.
Scratch Programming for Beginners: A Kid's Guide to Coding Fundamentals
by Raina BurdittThink like a coder—the fun guide to Scratch programming for ages 8-12Scratch is a visual computer language designed especially for kids, and Scratch Programming for Beginners is the perfect book to introduce kids to coding! It explains the fundamental concepts of Scratch in a kid-friendly way, and comes jam-packed with fun, creative activities.This book starts with the scratch programming basics, teaching kids what coding is, and all about the different tools they can use to build their own programs and games. Each chapter teaches a different aspect of coding, with exercises that get more challenging as they go, so kids can test their abilities and unleash their imagination. They'll even build their own game where they'll fight off a fire-breathing dragon!Inside Scratch Programming for Beginners, you'll find:No coding experience needed—This book is designed for coding beginners, with kid-friendly explanations, step-by-step instructions, and lots of pictures.Build a coding toolbox—Kids will build their own toolbox of skills, learning how to install and use Scratch, how to troubleshoot any pesky coding bugs with the Bug-Hunting Guide, and practice their Scratch programming lingo with a glossary of computer terms.Why Scratch?—Scratch uses blocks of code that fit together like puzzle pieces, so kids can watch how their code affects the program as they're building it. The fundamentals they'll learn in this book apply to other coding languages, too!Give kids the tools to build anything they can dream up, with a starter guide to scratch programming.
ScratchJr Coding Cards: Creative Coding Activities
by Amanda Sullivan Marina Umaschi BersThe ScratchJr Coding Cards are a deck of 75 activity cards covering fun and exciting projects designed to educate young children with the visual programming language, ScratchJr.ScratchJr is a free, introductory computer programming language that runs on iPads, Android tablets, Amazon tablets, and Chromebooks. Derived from Scratch, the wildly popular programming language used by millions of kids worldwide, ScratchJr helps even younger children (5 to 7 years old) create their own playful animations, interactive stories, and dynamic games.The ScratchJr Coding Cards encourage kids to think creatively and systematically while developing computational thinking skills. Kids will learn powerful ideas about computer science by using ScratchJr programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, sing, and more. As they work through the deck, they will become creative thinkers and problem solvers.Written by the ScratchJr co-creator, Prof. Marina Umaschi Bers, and Dr. Amanda Sullivan, the exercises in ScratchJr Coding Cards will encourage kids to develop coding skills as well as foundational concepts for literacy, math, planning, and problem-solving, all while having fun. The cards are created using the pedagogical approach developed by Prof. Bers to teach coding in a playful way to young children.
Scream Team
by Disney Book GroupTop scarer Sulley and his enthusiastic Scare Assistant Mike work at Monsters, Inc., the largest scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. The main power source of the monster world is the collected screams of human children, but all monsters believe children are dangerous and toxic. The monsters are scared silly when a little girl wanders into their world, and it''s up to the Scream Team of Mike and Sulley to put her back! Relive the magic of the hit Disney/Pixar film with this easy-to-read chapter book, including a full retelling of the story and dozens of stills from the movie.
Scream and Scream Again!: Spooky Stories from Mystery Writers of America
by R. L. Stine Heather Graham Jeff Soloway Wendy Corsi Staub Peter Lerangis Chris Grabenstein Beth Fantaskey Bruce Hale Tonya Hurley Steve Hockensmith Daniel Palmer Emmy Laybourne Lisa Morton Stephen Ross Carter Wilson Ray Daniel Phil Mathews Doug Levin Joseph S. Walker Alison McMahanA harrowing array of scary stories that all have one thing in common: each either begins or ends with a scream!R.L. Stine—the godfather of Goosebumps—and some of the most popular authors today bring an unrivaled mastery of all things fearsome, frightening, and fantabulous to this terrifying anthology of all-new scary short stories.Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge. Collected in conjunction with the Mystery Writers of America, this set includes works from New York Times bestselling authors telling tales of wicked ice-cream trucks, time-travelling heroes, witches and warlocks, and of course, haunted houses.Read it if you dare! With twenty never-before-published scary stories from some of the most popular authors today—including Chris Grabenstein, Wendy Corsi Staub, Heather Graham, Peter Lerangis, R.L. Stine, Bruce Hale, Emmy Laybourne, Steve Hockensmith, Lisa Morton, Ray Daniel, Beth Fantaskey, Phil Mathews, Carter Wilson, Doug Levin, Jeff Soloway, Joseph S. Walker, Alison McMahan, Daniel Palmer, Tonya Hurley, and Stephen Ross—it’s sure to leave readers screaming for more.
Scream for Ice Cream: Sleepover Sleuths; Scream For Ice Cream; Pony Problems; The Cinderella Ballet Mystery; Case Of The Sneaky Snowman (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #2)
by Carolyn KeeneHow can a contest this sweet turn so sticky? Nancy and her friends think there is nothing more fun than ice cream in the summer. So when they find out that the owners of the local ice-cream factory are hosting a contest, the Clue Crew can't wait to enter! Contestants must come up with brand-new flavors. And they can use whatever ingredients they want! Nancy is sure that her entry -- Clue Berry -- will win! But when a friend's secret recipe goes missing, Nancy suspects that someone not-so-sweet is up to no good.
Scream for the Camera (Graveyard Girls)
by Lisi Harrison Daniel KrausThe second entry in the slightly scary, extremely addictive contemporary middle-grade series from New York Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Kraus—perfect for fans of scary stories for kids, like R. L. Stine&’s Goosebumps, or books for preteens, like Ann M. Martin&’s The Babysitters Club. It&’s been a month since the events of 1-2-3-4, I Declare a Thumb War, when the Graveyard Girls—Gemma, Whisper, Sophie, Frannie, and Zuzu—discovered Silas Hoke&’s empty grave. A month, and no answers. That changes when messages from the other side start to creep up on the Graveyard Girls. Gemma&’s good-luck charm. The skull in Whisper&’s spilled milk. Sophie&’s vanishing phone. Frannie&’s theater curse. And Zuzu&’s possessed Jōurnal. Who is trying to reach them . . . and why? The good news: There might be one person with some answers. The bad news: She&’s a mortician . . . with a deadly secret. Speaking of bad news, straight-A Sophie is quickly sliding down the scale to becoming a B-flat friend. She is spending way more time hanging out with &“Danger Me&” and way less time with the Graveyard Girls and her schoolwork. Will her scary story be enough to win back her pals, or will her picture-perfect life become the ultimate photo bomb?Fans of author Lisi Harrison&’s Monster High books will enjoy this new entry in the Graveyard Girls series of mystery books for kids. Anyone looking for scary books for 10-year-old girls will find exactly what they need in this thrilling sequel to 1-2-3-4, I Declare a Thumb War.
Scream of the Evil Genie (Give Yourself Goosebumps #13)
by R. L. StineReader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!As usual, it was a pretty long day at school. So before you do your homework you decide to grab a soda. But when you open the can, out pops a genie who offers you three wishes. She seems pretty cool, so you accept.If you start out with an easy one—like wishing to be gorgeous—she turns you into something that everyone wants to see! But that something isn’t exactly human. If you still think she’s cool and wish to be rich, you'll definitely find out the hard way that money isn’t everything. Will you get back to normal before you're "all wished up"? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!
Scream, Team! (Graveyard School #12)
by Tom B. StoneBELVILLE BEARS 13 GROVE HILL TIGERS 0 They're big. They're mean. They're ugly. And they're totally killing the Graveyard School Tigers. The Belville Bears used to be the worst soccer team in the universe. But now they've gotten good. Wicked good. Unnaturally good. Tyson Walker knows something is wrong. But can he stop the new monster team before they turn the Tigers into kitty litter? You'll be dying to go to class at GRAVEYARD SCHOOL. Look for the other books in this series in the Bookshare Library: #1 Don't Eat the Mystery Meat!, #2 The Skeleton on the Skateboard, #3 The Headless Bicycle Rider, #4 Little Pet Werewolf, #5 Revenge of the Dinosaurs, #6 Camp Dracula, #7 Slime Lake, #8 Let's Scare the Teacher to Death!, #9 The Abominable Snow Monster, #10 There's a Ghost in the Boys' Bathroom and #11 April Ghouls' Day. Interest Level ages 8-12 Reading Level 3.6
Screaming Mummies of the Pharaoh's Tomb II (Tales from the House of Bunnicula #4)
by James Howe Brett HelquistDear possible reader of this book, I wasn't sure I'd be able to write a book ever again after Canine Quarterly reviewed my series, Tales from the House of Bunnicula. They said I would never win the Newbony Award. Was I depressed! And I didn't even know what a Newbony was! Luckily Delilah's read a lot of Newbony books, so she helped me write this one. It's about a poor (but very cute) orphan dachshund puppy named Howie Monroe, who lives on the prairie and yearns for a chicken bone. (I know. Trust me.) Things really get exciting when Howie and his best friend, the smart and well-read Delilah, find a time machine and travel back to ancient Egypt where they uncover...the mystery of the Pharaoh's tomb!!! Your friend, Howie
Screech School (Creatures & Teachers #2)
by Jennifer KillickLet your fears take flight in this scary sequel of the Creatures & Teachers series where a group of friends must protect their school from vampire birds!Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything together. The scariest thing they think they have to worry about these days is the upcoming school dance. But when a terrifying new enemy attacks from above it seems they have met their ultimate match . . . giant vampire birds after BLOOD.Can they save their school before the big dance or will they dicover terror in the air like they've never seen before?
Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love: Fun Activities that Inspire Creativity, Problem-Solving and Lifelong Learning
by Lynn Lilly The Craft Box Girls TeamA COLLECTION OF EDUCATIONAL, ENTERTAINING CRAFTS THAT ARE SURE TO GET KIDS AND PARENTS TO UNPLUG AND INTERACTDoes your child spend too much time in front of a screen? Help them discover the excitement of hands-on learning with Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love. Packed with DIY projects like a personalized race track chore tracker, a high-flying homemade 3D kite and handmade musical instruments, the activities in this book will encourage your child to explore the world beyond the screen.Screen-Free Crafts Kids Will Love features step-by-step instructions and color photosfor over 60 entertaining and educational projects that are guaranteed to:• Promote lifelong learning• Stimulate creativity• Improve problem solving• Spur imaginative thinking• Encourage independent playtimeAnd the fun doesn&’t end when the crafting is over. Youngsters will love making and playing with their new handmade creations on game night, at parties, during holidays and more.
Scribble Art: Independent Process Art Experiences for Children (Bright Ideas for Learning #3)
by MaryAnn F KohlEnter the world of creativity where children's imaginations soar.Scribble Art is packed full of a broad spectrum of over 240 open-ended process art activities and ideas. Process art allows a child to participate in an individual and unique art experience using common household items and ordinary art supplies. The purpose of process art is to engage children in the process of creation, rather than focus on a finished product. Process art engages children, builds art confidence, and can be used to introduce art topics to all ages.
Scrimshaw: A Deephaven Mystery (Deephaven Mystery #2)
by Ethan M. AldridgeEthan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, returns to the eerie world of Deephaven Academy, where a creepy new artifact discovered in the depths of the basement could have disastrous effects on the school. A perfect read for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn! After a chaotic semester, Guinevere “Nev” Tallow is looking forward to a quiet winter break at Deephaven Academy. But when they discover a strange artifact—a scrimshaw—hidden away deep in the under-basement of the school, they can’t resist the urge to investigate further.This scrimshaw seems to be the skull of the school’s founder, Malachi Haven. Each of the skull’s few remaining teeth is engraved with a tiny image that foretells disaster. Nev quickly becomes obsessed with this mystery—not even their best friend, Danny, can distract them. And after something begins striking down students, Nev and Danny wonder if the images etched into the ancient teeth are actually warnings. Can Nev protect the school from the coming doom foreseen by the scrimshaw, or are they on a collision course with fate?
Scrubs Forever! (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by Jamie McEwanIn this fourth and final book in the Scrubs series, Dan, the quotable man, struggles with his own "scrub-ness" as he questions the basics of his beliefs about what it takes to be a winner.
Scruffy (The Puppy Place)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.When Charles and Lizzy find Scruffy stuck in a fence at a scary old house, they aren’t sure if she’s lost or been abandoned. Either way, Scruffy has learned that smiling at humans always gets her what she wants… and soon so does the rest of the world. When she hits social media, Scruffy goes viral, getting her tons of attention and many possible homes. Maybe even too many!
Scumble (Playaway Children Ser.)
by Ingrid LawRead the New York Times bestseller and companion to Newbery Honor winner Savvy!It's nine years after Savvy, and Mibs' cousin Ledge is on the verge of turning thirteen. More than anything, he wants the power to run like the wind. But when his birthday comes, he discovers that his savvy is actually making things fall apart. It starts out with small things, but then it gets worse. To top it all off, someone outside the family has witnessed his destruction. Now, in addition to trying to figure out how to control - or scumble - his savvy, he's got to worry about how to protect the family secrets. Over the course of one amazing summer, Ledge learns a lot about himself and his family, makes a new - and very unlikely - friend, and learns to appreciate his newfound skills."Readers will delight in the tall-tale tropes and Ledge's authentic physical, emotional, and artistic challenges." - Booklist, starred review"The title stands alone in its fast-paced plot with twists and turns galore, and readers familiar with Savvy will eat it up and wish for more." - School Library JournalFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Scyther, Heart of a Champion (Pokémon Chapter Books)
by Sheila SweenyThis reissued illustrated chapter book is based on the classic characters found in Pokemon GO and the classic animated series on Netflix.When Tracey catches Scyther, the brave Bug-type Pokémon's warrior pride is wounded. It can't regain its honor without a fight. It needs another battle. So Scyther battles... Charizard! Which hot-headed Pokémon will triumph? It's the ultimate face-off for the Pokémon and their Trainers! This reissued illustrated chapter book is based on the classic characters found in Pokemon GO and the classic animated series on Netflix.