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The Ambrose Deception
by Emily EctonMelissa is a nobody. Wilf is a slacker. Bondi is a show-off. At least that's what their middle school teachers think. To everyone's surprise, they are the three students chosen to compete for a ten thousand-dollar scholarship, solving clues that lead them to various locations around Chicago. At first the three contestants work independently, but it doesn't take long before each begins to wonder whether the competition is a sham. It's only by secretly joining forces and using their unique talents that the trio is able to uncover the truth behind the Ambrose Deception--a truth that involves a lot more than just a scholarship.With a narrative style as varied and intriguing as the mystery itself, this adventure involving clever clues, plenty of perks, and abhorrent adults is pure wish fulfillment.
The Amelia Six
by Kristin L. Gray&“A cozy whodunit that cheerfully affirms girls&’ and women&’s contributions to aerospace.&” —Kirkus Reviews Amelia Earhart&’s famous aviator goggles go missing and eleven-year-old Millie has to find them before the night is over in this girl-powered middle grade mystery.Eleven-year-old Amelia Ashford—Millie to her friends (if she had any, that is)—doesn&’t realize just how much adventure awaits her when she&’s given the opportunity of a lifetime: to spend the night in Amelia Earhart&’s childhood home with five other girls. Make that five strangers. But Millie&’s mom is a pilot like the famous Amelia, and Millie would love to have something to write to her about…if only she had her address. Once at Amelia&’s house in Atchison, Kansas, Millie stumbles upon a display of Amelia&’s famous flight goggles. She can&’t believe her good luck, since they&’re about to be relocated to a fancy museum in Washington, DC. But her luck changes quickly when the goggles disappear, and Millie was the last to see them. Soon, fingers are pointing in all directions, and someone falls strangely ill. Suddenly, a fun night of scavenger hunts and sweets takes a nosedive and the girls aren&’t sure who to trust. With a blizzard raging outside and a house full of suspects, the girls have no choice but to band together. It&’s up to the Amelia Six to find the culprit and return the goggles to their rightful place. Or the next body to collapse could be one of theirs.
The American Boy's Handy Book
by Daniel C. BeardLong before a "dangerous" book was all the rage there was The American Boy's Handy Book by Daniel Beard, a beloved classic for generations of youngsters. Specially designed to provide loads of ideas for adventures and games both indoors and outdoors during each season of the year, The American Boy's Handy Book was originally published in 1882 and became an instant bestseller.Now, Tuttle Publishing is bringing this much-loved book back for a new generation of boys to enjoy. If you're not too young to fly a kite or too old to enjoy a day fishing, The American Boy's Handy Book is chock full of fun activities intended just for you! There's something for every day of the year: making an aquarium, rigging and sailing small boats, camping without a tent, making a cornstalk fiddle, trapping, building a snow fort, and of course tons of other games and crafts, too.Daniel Beard firmly believed in letting boys make their own playthings, encouraging them to value their own hard work and gain the skills needed throughout life to successfully invent, construct and dream. In this world of instant gratification with ever-younger generations coveting the ubiquitous cell phones, computers and iPods, it seems as though the imagination and sense of adventure that permeated our country's past have all but disappeared. Welcome back the joys of childhood with The American Boy's Handy Book, and prepare to make old favorites new again!
The American Boy's Handy Book
by Daniel Carter BeardDARING ACTIVITIES.<P> OUTDOOR SKILLS.<P> WILD-EYED ADVENTURES.<P> In 1882, Daniel Beard, co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America®, wrote the ultimate adventure guide, The American Boy’s Handy Book. Now the author’s most exciting projects, excursions and challenges are presented bigger and better than ever in this newly designed large hardcover edition. Here are the author’s original descriptions and personal illustrations of timeless adventures that combine good fun and innocent mischief while teaching boys how to be constructive, creative and courageous and become:<P> •The Boy Inventor<P> •The Boy Gamer<P> •The Boy Hunter<P> •The Boy Camper<P> •The Boy Fisherman<P> •The Boy Naturalist<P> •The Boy Boater<P>
The American Colonies: Asking Tough Questions (Questioning History)
by Jennifer KaulWhy did the Pilgrims and other settlers come to North America? How did American Indians react to white settlers on their land? How was North America changed by the colonists? The colonization of the New World led to major changes for both European colonists and the native peoples who already lived there. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will learn all about the historic changes that took place in the land and various people's lives at the beginning of Colonial America.
The American Dream (Thea Stilton)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters take a road-trip across America.
The American Journey
by James M. Mcpherson Joyce Appleby Alan BrinkleyThe story of the United States begins with geography--the study of the earth in all of its variety. Geography describes the earth's land, water, and plant and animal life. It is the study of places and the complex relationships between people and their environments.
The American Nation
by Michael B. Stoff James West DavidsonA textbook for United States history from earliest Indian civilizations to the present, with maps, charts, activities, study questions, and review chapters.
The American Revolution
by Joaquin CarrPerform this script about a family who moves from Maine to Alaska to fulfill its dream of participating in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (Set of 12 with Teacher's Guide)
The American Revolution
by Judy Dodge CummingsKids love stories about underdogs, and the American Revolution is among the most famous of these tales. Desperate to be an independent country free from Britain, the rebel colonists relied on their cunning wit and visionary leadership to win an impossible war. And then they faced the real hardship--creating a country out of a victorious but chaotic society. Using engaging text, hands-on activities, and links to primary sources, The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence shows readers how rebel soldiers fought in horrific conditions while their families faced their own hardships for the sake of freedom. Students examine wartime propaganda to discover the truth about events leading up to the war, and engage in vibrant debate, strategic planning, and literary deconstruction to understand the official documents upon which America is founded. Building a marshmallow cannon and creating real colonial food are some of the projects that engage readers’ design skills. Essential questions require readers to activate their critical thinking skills to discover the truth about the most important moment in American history. The American Revolution meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in history and social studies; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
The American Revolution (Barbour Book's The American Adventure, Book #11)
by Joann A. GrotePeople are choosing sides. Stephen Lankford and his cousin, Anna Allerton, are shocked when they see a group of men dump a shipment of tea into the Boston Harbor. Then they overhear a British admiral threaten revenge as a result of this "Tea Party" Soon all of Boston is suffering. Stephen's parents and older brother are Patriots, willing to risk everything to gain independence from England. Anna's parents are Loyalists, who feel honor-bound to support the king. When Stephen's older brother, Will, asks him to spy for the Patriots right in Uncle Cuyler's shop, Stephen is torn. Then Anna discovers what Stephen is doing. Will she report his actions to the British soldiers? And will the approaching War destroy Anna and Stephen's families?
The American Revolution from A to Z (ABC Series)
by Laura CrawfordFrom Lexington&’s famous shot heard around the world to the bravery of Lydia Darragh, who spied on British soldiers in her home, The American Revolution from A to Z brings the six-year struggle for independence to life with beautiful illustrations on every page. V&’s Valley Forge is about the cold winter that Washington&’s hungry soldiers spent there without shoes. E&’s England relates the legendary Stamp Act that forced colonists to pay taxes on paper products, including newspapers and playing cards. Readers are told about Deborah Samson, who disguised herself as a man and joined the army to fight for a new country. Old Glory stands for the American flag, which had thirteen red and white stripes to represent each of the original colonies. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by a paragraph about the revolution and contains interesting facts that will educate readers of all ages.
The American Revolution: Moments in History
by Shirley JordanThe book explains why the American Revolution took place and those instrumental in bringing it about.
The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
by Jennifer ArmstrongThis magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph--the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the air, Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon. Some are tales of tragedy--the fate of the Donner Party, the great fire in Chicago, the eruption of Mount Saint Helens.
The American Victory (Barbour Book's The American Adventure, Book #12)
by Joann A. GrotePaul Lankford's father is a stranger to him. Off fighting the Revolutionary War, Paul's father has rarely been home during the past six years. Now that is changing. The fighting is over, America has won, and Paul's father is home. Paul knows he should love his father, but how can he love a person he doesn't even know? He's much more comfortable discussing ships with his Uncle Ethan or playing with his cousin Maggie than he is listening to his own father go on about politics. Paul has tried everything he can think of to make the relationship right, but nothing seems to work. Will America's victory lead to Paul's defeat?
The Amusement Park Mystery (Boxcar Children #25)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe Boxcar children visit their cousins who live near an amusement park. When they go for a day of fun they find a mystery that can lead them to a dangerous situation.
The Amusement Park from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #27)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!It's time for a class trip and all Hubie's friends want to go to the Amusement Park. But not Hubie. Waiting on long lines? Rides names after natural disasters? There's nothing amusing about that. Will Hubie make it through the day?
The Ancient Celtic Festivals: and How We Celebrate Them Today
by Clare Walker Leslie Frank E. GeraceTravel 2,500 years back in time to find out where many of our modern holiday traditions originated. • Charming full-color ink and watercolor illustrations throughout. • This valuable resource for teachers and parents uses hands-on activities, natural science facts, and observations to explore the concepts of measuring time, making calendars, and marking seasonal celebrations. • Shows how our popular holiday traditions are rooted in nature, beginning as the seasonal festivals of an ancient society. Children love holiday celebrations but most don't know why they wear masks on Halloween or watch for the groundhog on February 2. Now they can discover that many of our modern traditions started with the festivals of the ancient Celts. The Celts were farming people, so their festivals marked the important events of the agricultural year. Imbolc, in very early spring, celebrated the birth of new lambs, while Samhain, in late fall, celebrated the end of the growing season and the beginning of winter. If we look at our modern calendar, we'll find Groundhog Day falling where Imbolc did, Halloween where the Celts celebrated Samhain, and a host of other holiday correspondences. That's because descendants of the Celts were among the first Europeans to settle in the New World, bringing their holiday traditions with them. In a world of electric lights and store-bought foods, The Ancient Celtic Festivals can help children make the connections to nature that their ancestors did. Whimsically illustrated activity pages invite them to bake a harvest corn bread, stage a spring festival, or warm up the cold depths of winter with hot spiced cider. Teachers, librarians, parents, and children alike will welcome this book as a fun-filled resource.
The Ancient Worlds Atlas (DK Pictorial Atlases)
by DKFrom the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history in this illustrated guide to see where and how ancient peoples lived.From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you on a trip around the world and through history to visit ancient cities and empires, showing who lived where and explaining the unique features of each civilization.The Ancient Worlds Atlas is a pictorial guide to past civilizations, covering big history topics for curious kids aged 9-12 years. What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific Ocean? Which Chinese emperor has a palace with 1,000 bedrooms? Find out the answers to these fascinating questions and much more in this lavishly illustrated guide to past civilizations. This fascinating children&’s book about ancient civilizations contains: - A visual guide to where our forebears lived, putting their lifestyles into context of where they lived and at what time.- An engaging, fact-packed, and educational book for children - especially those interested in history, ethnography, archaeology, and classics.- A timeline at the end of the book which traces the major events, battles, people, and inventions covered in the guide.- A stunning, retro illustration style combined with modern fonts that creates a fun and unique approach to this topic.Russell Barnett&’s hand-drawn illustrations literally put the past on map, showing where and why the world&’s great cities grew and how archaeological evidence has provided clues to the past. With stunning illustrations throughout, this large format book makes an appealing gift for young historians that will take pride of place on any bookshelf.
The Angry Birds Movie 2: The Junior Novel
by Heather NuhferThe Angry Birds Movie 2 is coming to theaters in August 2019, with a star-studded cast that includes Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, and Leslie Jones. The Angry Birds Movie 2: The Junior Novel tells the entire story from the movie and includes an 8-page full-color insert!Sometimes, it takes two villages…Welcome back to Bird Island, a peaceful, happy bird community—thanks to Red, Bomb, and Chuck, who saved all their feathered friends from an all-out war with King Leonard and the pigs!Well, the war’s over—kind of. Now the birds and pigs are in a prank war—with lots of tricks played on both sides of the water.But when a new villain, an eagle named Zeta, threatens to destroy life on both Bird and Piggy Island, these sworn enemies must set aside their differences and join forces to fight a feathery foe.Now Red, Chuck, Bomb, and Mighty Eagle, along with Chuck’s sister, Silver, must team up with the pigs, including Leonard and Courtney, Leonard’s new assistant, to stop Zeta and her volcanic superweapon of doom! And did we mention that there are Hatchlings in this story, too?The worst enemies make an even worse team!
The Angry Birds Movie: Laughtastic Joke Book
by Courtney CarboneEven Angry Birds get the giggles. Characters from The Angry Birds Movie come together in this collection of perfectly silly jokes and rollicking riddles. Arranged thematically, each section is chock-full of humorous riffs that will tickle kids' funny bones.The Angry Birds Movie, based on the international video game phenomenon, arrives in theaters spring 2016. With a star-studded cast that includes Jason Sudekis, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, and Peter Dinklage, this film will finally answer the question: why are the birds so angry?
The Angry Birds Movie: The Junior Novel
by Chris CerasiLife's a beach for the happy birds of Bird Island. They work, play, and raise their hatchlings without a care in the world. A few Angry Birds can ruffle some feathers, but that's what anger-management classes are for. Red-the angriest of them all-doe
The Angry Birds Movie: Too Many Pigs (I Can Read Level 2)
by Chris CerasiThe Angry Birds Movie, with a star-studded cast that includes Jason Sudekis, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, and Peter Dinklage, will finally answer the question: why are these birds so angry?A ship full of fun-loving pigs has arrived on Bird Island. All the birds are thrilled except Red. He needs to know why the pigs have suddenly shown up—and if they’re really as nice as they seem!Perfect for Angry Birds fans, Too Many Pigs, a Level Two I Can Read book, is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
The Angry Elf: A Branches Book (Pixie Tricks)
by Tracey WestNew York Times bestselling author Tracey West's sparkly Pixie Tricks series is filled with magic and adventure, making it perfect for fans of her Dragon Masters series!Pick a book. Grow a reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, 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!Fixit is a grumpy elf and he’s messing with all the toys in town. Robots are crying and dolls are mooing like cows. Another fairy named Rusella is messing with everyone’s messages. Will Violet and Sprite be able to stop these two sneaky fairies before they mess up everything -- for good? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical adventure!This is an exciting refresh of the popular Pixie Tricks series, with updated text and brand-new art on every page -- perfect for fans of Tracey West's Dragon Masters series.
The Animal Adventurer’s Guide: How to Prowl for an Owl, Make Snail Slime, and Catch a Frog Bare-Handed—50 Activities to Get Wild with Animals
by Susie SpikolCalling all animal lovers! 50 hands-on activities and adventures that bring you closer to wild animals than you&’ve ever been.Have you ever followed animal tracks in the mud or chased after the glowing trail of a firefly in the night sky? Want to know how to hold a snake, feed a bird from your hat, and help salamanders cross the road? If so, you&’re not just an animal lover—you&’re an animal adventurer, and this is the book for you. It&’s packed full of hands-on activities and projects that bring you closer to wild animals than ever before—from feathery birds and furry mammals to slippery herps, crawly arthropods, and other intriguing invertebrates. You&’ll get insider tips about tools and techniques of the trade, become a citizen scientist, and then record handy field notes about all your amazing animal discoveries. Look inside to learn how to:Track wild animals any time of year Use a flashlight for night vision to spy on nocturnal animalsStart your very own animal scat collection and impress your friendsBuild a wildlife blind and become invisible to animals around youCollect things like snakeskins, fossils, and feathersKeep a wild guide to your own backyardAnd so much more!