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Thief Strikes!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case)
by Matthew Lysiak Hilde LysiakCrime reporter Hilde Lysiak has to catch a thief!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!Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series -- inspired by real news stories she has written! In this sixth book, tomato plants are stolen from a local garden! Hilde needs to catch the thief fast. But when she and her sister Izzy interview witnesses, they discover something strange: people all around town are getting sick! Can this real-life reporter get to the ROOT of these two mysteries? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!
Thieves of Tyburn Square: Elizabeth Fry (Trailblazer Books #18)
by Dave Jackson Neta JacksonThrilling adventure stories introducing young readers (ages 8-12) to Christian heroes of the past. The Thief of Tyburn Square Betsey and Loren Maxwell are on their own in early nineteenth-century England after their mother is deported to New South Wales for stealing two silver candlesticks. Faced with few options, the young Maxwells are forced to live and work in a gloomy London workhouse. Betsey and her brother have a terrible time enduring the harsh treatment and strict rules of the workhouse overseers. Then Loren sees an opportunity to escape, and the pair soon find themselves back on the dangerous streets of London--with only a stolen pouch of money to support them. Their new life takes a disastrous turn when Betsey and Loren are jailed for pickpocketing in Tyburn Square. Betsey is terrified that she'll never see her brother or mother again, but a visit from a kind Quaker woman named Elizabeth Fry gives her courage. Can this compassionate prison reformer save Betsey and her brother from the gallows in Tyburn Square? ALONE AND IN PRISON WITH NO ONE TO TURN TO . . .
Things (Visitors #2)
by Rodman Philbrick Lynn HarnettCan Nick and Frasier save Jessie from becoming the aliens&’ next victim? Nick, Jessie, and Frasier are three ordinary kids with one extraordinary problem: Their parents&’ brains have been taken over by aliens! The three thought they had beaten the extraterrestrials for good, but now they&’re back and more terrifying than ever. All the adults in town are now mindless servants to the invaders, and the kids have no idea how to wake them up. It&’s three twelve-year-olds against an army. When Jessie is kidnapped, Nick and Frasier will stop at nothing to save her before she becomes the newest slave. But how can they save Jessie when they can&’t even save themselves? Nick and Frasier know that the aliens&’ nest is hidden deep in Harley Hill—and once they go in, they may never come out.
Things Are Looking Grimm, Jill (Orca Young Readers)
by Dan Bar-ElPrincess Jill excels at jousting, fencing, skating and long-distance spitting. Her brother, King Jack, loves baking and spending time with Little Bo Peep and her sheep. So what's a princess to do when she receives a mysterious letter from the land of Grimm? Take up ballroom dancing? Not Princess Jill. All alone, with only her wits to guide her, Jill sets off to rescue the citizens of Grimm. Along the way she makes many odd new friends and discovers the value of listening to your mother.
Things Natural, Wild, and Free
by Marybeth LorbieckiAs a child, Aldo Leopold was always looking for adventures in nature. This led Leopold to become a forester, wildlife scientist, author, and ultimately one of the most well-known conservationists in American history. Award-winning author Marybeth Lorbiecki brings Leopold to life in this biography enhanced with historic photographs and a school resource section.Marybeth Lorbiecki is the author of more than twenty-five books for children and adults, and she teaches upper-level college writing and children's literature as an adjunct university professor. Her adult biography Aldo Leopold: A Fierce Green Fire earned a Minnesota Book Award.
Things Not Seen
by Andrew Clements<P>Bobby Phillips is your average fifteen-year-old boy. That is, until he wakes up one morning and can't see himself in the mirror. Not blind, not dreaming-Bobby is just plain invisible. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for Bobby's new condition and even his dad the physicist can't figure it out. For Bobby, that means no school, no friends, no life. He's a missing person. <P>Then he meets Alicia. She's blind, and Bobby can't resist talking to her, trusting her. But people are starting to wonder where Bobby is, and if he's even still alive. Bobby knows that his invisibility could have dangerous consequences for his family and that time is running out. He has to find out how to be seen again-before it's too late.<P><P> Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
Things Seen from Above
by Shelley PearsallA shift in perspective can change everything. This brilliant new novel from the author of The Seventh Most Important Thing celebrates kids who see the world a little differently.April is looking for an escape from the sixth-grade lunch hour, which has become a social-scene nightmare, so she signs up to be a "buddy bench monitor" for the fourth graders' recess.Joey Byrd is a boy on the fringes, who wanders the playground alone, dragging his foot through the dirt. But over time, April realizes that Joey isn't just making random circles. When you look at his designs from above, a story emerges... Joey's "bird's eye" drawings reveal what he observes and thinks about every day.Told in alternating viewpoints--April's in text and Joey's mostly in art--the story gives the "whole picture" of what happens as these two outsiders find their rightful places.
Things That Float and Things That Don't
by David A. AdlerIt can be surprising which objects float and which don't. An apple floats, but a ball of aluminum foil does not. If that same ball of foil is shaped into a boat, it floats! Why? And how is it possible that a huge ship made of steel can float? Answering these questions about density and flotation is David A. Adler's clear, concise text, paired with Anna Raff's delightful illustrations. Activities that demonstrate the properties of flotation are included.
Things That Shimmer
by Deborah LakritzIn the spring of 1973, Melanie Adler desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular kids in her class. But the secret of her mother's PTSD stands in the way. As hard as she tries, Melanie can't act as effortlessly confident and fun as the Shimmers. She's convinced no one knows what it's like to have a parent who's afraid of everything—until Dorit Shoshani moves to town. Clever, independent Dorit understands Melanie's home life thanks to her own family's struggles. The girls become fast friends. But when the Shimmers finally start to pay attention to Melanie, she's torn between her bond with Dorit and her chance at popularity.
Things That Surprise You
by Jennifer MaschariA poignant, charming middle grade novel, perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and Fish in a Tree. A beautifully layered story about navigating the often shifting bonds of family and friendship, and learning how to put the pieces back together when things fall apart.Emily Murphy is about to enter middle school. She's sort of excited…though not nearly as much as her best friend Hazel, who is ready for everything to be new. Emily wishes she and Hazel could just continue on as they always have, being the biggest fans ever of the Unicorn Chronicles, making up dance moves, and getting their regular order at The Slice. But things are changing. At home, Emily and her mom are learning to move on after her parents' divorce. Hardest of all, her beloved sister Mina has been in a treatment facility to deal with her anorexia. Emily is eager to have her back, but anxious about her sister getting sick again.Hazel is changing too. She has new friends from the field hockey team, is starting to wear makeup, and have crushes on boys. Emily is trying to keep up, but she keeps doing and saying the wrong thing. She wants to be the perfect new Emily. But who is that really?
Things That are Most in the World
by Judi BarrettThe reader who wants to know what are the quietest, silliest, smelliest, wiggliest things in the world finds imaginative answers to these and other questions about superlatives.
Things Will Never Be the Same
by Tomie DepaolaAuthor-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school in 1941 when he was a boy.
Things You Can't Say
by Jenn BishopPerfect for fans of See You in the Cosmos and Where the Watermelons Grow, author Jenn Bishop's latest novel tells the moving story of a boy determined to uncover the truth. <P><P>Nothing is going right this summer for Drew. And after losing his dad unexpectedly three years ago, Drew knows a lot about things not going right. First, it’s the new girl Audrey taking over everything at the library, Drew’s sacred space. Then it’s his best friend, Filipe, pulling away from him. But most upsetting has to be the mysterious man who is suddenly staying with Drew&’s family. An old friend of Mom’s? Drew isn’t buying that. <P><P>With an unlikely ally in Audrey, he’s determined to get to the bottom of who this man really is. The thing is, there are some fears—like what if the person you thought was your dad actually wasn’t—that you can’t speak out loud, not to anyone. At least that’s what Drew thinks. But then again, first impressions can be deceiving.
Things that Go Bump in the Day
by Melinda BeattyThe sun is out and it&’s time for vampire Vlad to go to bed, but it&’s easier said than done with all the creepy, creaky daytime noises that keep him (and his mother) from getting a good day&’s rest.Vampire Vlad is all tucked in, ready for bed. But his imagination runs wild when he hears all the daytime noises happening outside. A clickety-clack, a skreek and a clang? Who knows what that could be!With each new sound, Vlad races to his patient and reassuring, but tired mama&’s room until he learns how to calm himself down and finally get a good day&’s rest. Melinda Beatty&’s clever text and award-winning illustrator Charlene Chua&’s imaginative illustrations make the perfect bedtime read (during the day or night) for anyone a little nervous to go to bed.
Thinking Through Analogies: Grades 3-6
by Bonnie L. RisbyAn analogy is a comparison between two things. It points out the similarities between two things that might be different in all other respects. Analogies cause us to think analytically about forms, uses, structures, and relationships. This all-time favorite resource not only gives students a chance to practice solving analogies, but also invites them to open their minds to a completely new way of analyzing the elements of analogies. Each page introduces several categories of analogies. Each category expands students' way of viewing the world and contrasting and comparing elements. Thinking Through Analogies also instills the tools whereby students can create relationships to enhance their creative and formal writing, as well as to heighten their critical thinking in test taking. Other books that teach analogies are Analogies for Beginners and Analogies for the 21st Century.Grades 3-6
Third Grade Angels
by Jerry SpinelliThe long-awaited prequel to the bestseller FOURTH GRADE RATSGeorge, aka "Suds," has just entered third grade, and he's heard the rhyme about "first grade babies/second grade cats/third grade angels/fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year? It means that his teacher, Mrs. Simms, will hold a competition every month to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" - which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect. Suds is determined to be the first to earn the halo, but he's finding the challenge of always being good to be more stressful than he had anticipated. Does he have to be good even outside of school? (Does he have to be nice to his annoying little sister?) And if Mrs. Simms doesn't actually see him doing a good deed, does it even count?A warm, funny return to elementary school from master storyteller Spinelli.
Third Grade Math With Confidence Student Workbook Part A (Math With Confidence Ser.)
by Kate SnowLearn third-grade math with confidence! Use Workbooks Part A and Part B to teach and reinforce the lessons in the Third Grade Math with Confidence Instructor Guide. Use Workbooks Part A and Part B to teach and reinforce the lessons in the Third Grade Math with Confidence Instructor Guide. These colorful, whimsical pages support you in your teaching and give your child written practice with new concepts and review of previously-learned skills. - Lesson activity pages include visual aids, real-world examples, and game boards to simplify your teaching - Practice pages provide written practice with new skills - Review pages ensure students retain what they’ve learned and master essential skills - Unit Wrap-Ups at the end of each unit provide review and assessment You’ll use Workbook Part A for Units 1-8, and Workbook Part B for Units 9-16. Together with the Instructor Guide, these books provide a full year of thorough and engaging math instruction.
Third Grade Math With Confidence Student Workbook Part B (Math With Confidence Ser. #0)
by Kate SnowLearn third-grade math with confidence! Use Workbooks Part A and Part B to teach and reinforce the lessons in the Third Grade Math with Confidence Instructor Guide. Use Workbooks Part A and Part B to teach and reinforce the lessons in the Third Grade Math with Confidence Instructor Guide. These colorful, whimsical pages support you in your teaching and give your child written practice with new concepts and review of previously-learned skills. - Lesson activity pages include visual aids, real-world examples, and game boards to simplify your teaching - Practice pages provide written practice with new skills - Review pages ensure students retain what they’ve learned and master essential skills - Unit Wrap-Ups at the end of each unit provide review and assessment You’ll use Workbook Part A for Units 1-8, and Workbook Part B for Units 9-16. Together with the Instructor Guide, these books provide a full year of thorough and engaging math instruction.
Third Grade Math with Confidence Instructor Guide (Math with Confidence #0)
by Kate SnowThis scripted, open-and-go program from math educator Kate Snow will give you the tools you need to teach math with confidence–even if you’ve never taught math before. Engaging, hands-on lessons will help your child develop a strong understanding of math, step by step. Multiplication and division facts to 100 Adding and subtracting numbers to 10,000 Area and perimeter Adding and subtracting fractions Multi-step word problems Money, elapsed time, length, weight, capacity, and geometry Your child will develop strong math skills and a positive attitude toward math with fun activities like the Fraction Diner, the Chocolate Shop, Escape the Maze, and Division Crash. All you’ll need are this Instructor Guide, the two Student Workbooks (Part A and Part B), and simple household items (like play money, base-ten blocks, and a ruler) to make math come alive for your child. Hands-on, incremental lessons that steadily build conceptual understanding Daily review to ensure children retain what they’ve learned and master essential skills Games and pretend activities make math fun Easy to use, with clear directions and explanatory notes Delightful (and optional) enrichment lessons, with picture book recommendations and real-life math application activities
Third Grade Mermaid
by Peter RaymundoFor fans of The Dork Diaries comes a new and heavily illustrated chapter book series about a fiery third grade mermaid who thinks she wants to be where the shimmery Sirens are!Cora is a small mermaid with a BIG personality. But like so many mermaids in the third grade, she is struggling to truly be herself. She wants to be like the Singing Sirens, the most glamorous swim team in the sea. Unfortunately, an annoying road--er, seablock--keep getting in her way.When Cora fails her spelling test, her coach says she can’t be on the team unless she gets an A on the next one!Can Cora conquer her spelling test, make the swim team, AND stay true to herself at the same time?
Third Grade Mermaid and the Narwhals
by Peter RaymundoIn the second book in the heavily illustrated chapter book series, Cora the irrepressible third grade mermaid and friends are looking for narwhals!When Cora reads a short story she wrote about a narwhal in her English class, Vivian Shimmermore mocks her and says that everyone knows that narwhals are fake. Suddenly Cora and her friends are embarking on an exciting quest to find these not-so-mythical creatures and prove Vivian wrong. And then, Cora finds out that their adventures could actually win her the top prize in the Ocean Writes contest... if she can manage to write the whole story down before the deadline!
Third Grade Stars
by Candice F. RansomThird grader Amber experiences jealousy of her friend Delight, a longing to recapture her lost popularity, and a new passion for gymnastics. Amber Cantrell and her friend Delight Wakefield are the most popular girls in third grade. But when they begin gymnastics, Delight turns out to be a star on the balance beam, while Amber can't even turn a handspring. More than anything, Amber wants gymnastics lessons, but her mother can't afford them. Then Amber gets a wonderful idea--she'll start her own gymnastics school. But teaching is harder than Amber thought, and things go from bad to worse when Delight shows up to help. How can Amber be a third grade star when the only thing she's good at is getting in trouble? Ages 7-9
Third-grade Reporter (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #35)
by Carolyn KeeneWHO IS GIVING NANCY'S SCHOOL A BAD NAME?Reporter Alice Stone is visiting her old school, Carl Sandburg Elementary. She'll sit next to Nancy and become a third grader again. Then she'll write an article for her newspaper. But right away mysterious things start happening to Alice. First someone messes with her macaroni and cheese. Then her jump rope with the sparkly handles disappears.Snooty Brenda Carlton is pushing Nancy to solve the case. She gave Alice the idea to write the story. Now the school's good name is at stake. If Nancy can't come up with a solution, it will be bad news for Carl Sandburg Elementary.
Thirteens
by Kate Alice MarshallNeil Gaiman's Coraline meets Stranger Things in a dark and twisted story about a sleepy town with a dark secret--and the three kids brave enough to uncover it.Every thirteen years in the town of Eden Eld, three thirteen-year-olds disappear.Eleanor has just moved to the quiet, prosperous Eden Eld. When she awakes to discover an ancient grandfather clock that she's never seen before outside her new room, she's sure her eyes must be playing tricks on her. But then she spots a large bird, staring at her as she boards the school bus. And a black dog with glowing red eyes follows her around town. All she wants is to be normal, and these are far from normal. And worse--no one else can see them.Except for her new friends, Pip and Otto, who teach her a thing or two about surviving in Eden Eld. First: Don't let the "wrong things" know you can see them. Second: Don't speak of the wrong things to anyone else. The only other clue they have about these supernatural disturbances is a book of fairytales unlike any they've read before. It tells tales of the mysterious Mr. January, who struck a cursed deal with the town's founders. Every thirteenth Halloween, he will take three of their children, who are never heard from again. It's up to our trio to break the curse--because Eden Eld's thirteen years are up. And Eleanor, Pip, and Otto are marked as his next sacrifice.