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Cold War on Maplewood Street

Cold War anxieties play out in a sensitively told story set during the Cuban missile crisis in the 1960s, perfect for fans of Gary Schmidt and Kristin Levine. Joanna can't get over how her brother broke his promise to never leave like their dad did. Sam is thousands of miles away on a navy ship, and no matter how often he sends letters, Joanna refuses to write back. When she makes a promise, she keeps it.But then President Kennedy comes on TV with frightening news about Soviet missiles in Cuba--and that's where Sam's heading. Suddenly Joanna's worries about being home alone, building up the courage to talk to a cute boy, and not being allowed to go to the first boy-girl party in her grade don't seem so important. Maybe sometimes there are good reasons to break a promise.The tense timeline of the Cuban missile crisis unfolds alongside a powerful, and ultimately hopeful, story about what it means to grow up in a world full of uncertainty.

Cold as Ice: Cold As Ice (Whatever After #6)

The magical sixth installment in this NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series!Brrrrrrrr. This fairy tale is FREEZING! Even though my brother and I had decided to stay away from the magic mirror, our puppy had other plans -- he bounded right in. What choice did we have but to go in after him? When we land in a winter wonderland, we realize we must be in the story of The Snow Queen. And this fairy tale is nothing like the movie. This Snow Queen is super-mean, and she turns our dog into an ice sculpture!To get home we'll have to: - Defrost our furry friend- Ride a very chatty reindeer- Learn to ice-skate- Escape from a band of robbersAnd if we're not careful . . . we could end up frozen ourselves!

Cold, Colder, Coldest: Animals That Adapt To Cold Weather (Animal Extremes Ser.)

Describes some animals that survive extremely cold temperatures and the different ways that these animals stay warm. Some of the animals shown include the tundra bumblebee, the Alaskan blackfish, the polar bear, and the emperor penguin.

Colder Than Ice

Josh isn't happy to be starting at a new school, especially as it's almost Thanksgiving. But maybe it's a chance to be somebody--not so easy for a kid who's been pretty average and is overweight besides. So when big-shot Corey Kitchens wants Josh to join him and his friends for ice hockey on Poor Rooney's pond, Josh is pumped. He can see himself out there, with the cool seventh graders, a natural success for the first time in his life. He can hardly wait for the ice to get thick. But why is it that Skye, the girl with the warm smile, doesn't trust Corey? And why does Mark, the strange kid who has Asperger's syndrome (a form of autism), put up an umbrella to protect himself from the snow? Why does he say that the coming cold will test the heart? David Patneaude's new story is a compelling tale about real friends and real courage.

Colette's Lost Pet

Colette can't find something to talk about with the new kids in the neighborhood...so she invents a pet! Her fib quickly escalates, and suddenly her parakeet is a larger-than-life world-traveler named Marie Antoinette. Have her new friends figured out her secret? What will they do?This charming story both clearly identifies the struggle of navigating a different experience, and demonstrates to kids a lovely and welcoming way to treat someone new in their community.

Colette's Lost Pet (A Mile End Kids Story #1)

A charming and funny story about navigating new places and friendships. Perfect for fans of Uni the Unicorn and Sparky.Colette is exploring her new neighborhood and wants to make friends. But when she encounters someone her age she&’s never met before, she doesn&’t know what to say—so she hastily invents a lost pet! Things spiral a bit out of control as a neighborhood-wide search party is assembled and Colette makes her pet bird more amazing with each telling. Will the neighborhood kids catch on to her ever-growing fib? This charming story both clearly identifies the struggle of navigating a different experience and demonstrates to kids a lovely and welcoming way to treat someone new in their community.

Colin Powell (African-American Heroes)

Colin Powell was the first African American to be Secretary of State, following an illustrious career as a four-star general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This easy biography is deal for early independent readers and useful for beginning reports.

Colin Powell: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Colin Powell, the first African American US secretary of state! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Colin Powell--the son of immigrants who became a four-star general and the United States' first Black secretary of state--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • George W. Bush • John McCain • My LGB About the White House • My LGB About Johnny Appleseed

Collision Course: Collision Course (Titanic #2)

From bestselling author Gordon Korman, a second heart-stopping adventure aboard the unluckiest ship of all.The Titanic has hit the high seas--and moves steadily toward its doom. Within the luxury of the cabins and the dark underbelly of the ship, mysteries unfold--a secret killer who may be on board, a legacy that may be jeopardized, and a vital truth that will soon be revealed. For Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie, life on the Titanic brings both hiding and seeking, as their lives become irrevocably intertwined. And then, of course, an iceberg appears, and the stage is set for the final scene.

Colonial Clothes (Colonial Quest)

Taking young readers on a journey back in time, this dynamic new series showcases various aspects of colonial life, from people and clothing to homes and food. Each book contains creative illustrations, interesting facts, highlighted vocabulary words, end-of-book challenges, and sidebars that help children understand the differences between modern and colonial life and inspire them to imagine what it would have been like to grow up in colonial America. The volumes in this series focus on the colonists but also include relevant information about Native Americans, offering a variety of perspectives on life in the colonies. Looking at the clothing that men and women wore in colonial times, this book examines how fabrics were made and discusses the work of various professions related to clothing, including tailors, cobblers, tanners, milliners, and wigmakers.

Colonial Families (Colonial Quest)

<P> Taking young readers on a journey back in time, this dynamic series showcases various aspects of colonial life. Each book contains creative illustrations, interesting facts, highlighted vocabulary words, end-of-book challenges, and sidebars that help children understand the differences between modern and colonial life and inspire them to imagine what it would have been like to grow up in colonial America. The volumes in this series focus on the colonists but also include relevant information about Native Americans, offering a variety of perspectives on life in the colonies. <P> A snapshot of daily life in early American history, this book introduces young readers to the chores, meals, and games of colonial times. The hands-on activities in this book keep young learners engaged and motivated to learn more about colonial America.

Colonial Farms (Colonial Quest)

<P> Taking young readers on a journey back in time, this dynamic series showcases various aspects of colonial life. Each book contains creative illustrations, interesting facts, highlighted vocabulary words, end-of-book challenges, and sidebars that help children understand the differences between modern and colonial life and inspire them to imagine what it would have been like to grow up in colonial America. The volumes in this series focus on the colonists but also include relevant information about Native Americans, offering a variety of perspectives on life in the colonies. <P> Covering all aspects of farm life during colonial times, this book details daily life on a farm and compares farms across the country. This hands-on history of pastoral life answers questions such as What was Native American farming like? and What kinds of buildings were on colonial farms?

Colonial Food (Colonial Quest)

<P> Taking young readers on a journey back in time, this dynamic new series showcases various aspects of colonial life, from people and clothing to homes and food. Each book contains creative illustrations, interesting facts, highlighted vocabulary words, end-of-book challenges, and sidebars that help children understand the differences between modern and colonial life and inspire them to imagine what it would have been like to grow up in colonial America. <P> The volumes in this series focus on the colonists but also include relevant information about Native Americans, offering a variety of perspectives on life in the colonies. An introduction to colonial eating habits, this historical reference looks at the new foods the colonists discovered when they came to America, the help that they received from friendly Native Americans in growing crops, and how both the colonists and the Native Americans collected enough food to survive.

Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World

Young adventurers can learn about the settling of America while enjoying activities like stitching a sampler, pitching horseshoes, making an almanac, churning butter, and more.

Colonial Quest: Colonial Traditions

Taking young readers on a journey back in time, this dynamic series showcases various aspects of colonial life. Each book contains creative illustrations, interesting facts, highlighted vocabulary words, end-of-book challenges, and sidebars that help children understand the differences between modern and colonial life and inspire them to imagine what it would have been like to grow up in colonial America. The volumes in this series focus on the colonists but also include relevant information about Native Americans, offering a variety of perspectives on life in the colonies. From barn raising and corn husking parties to feasts of thanksgiving and oral histories, this book covers the traditions of the colonial period, how they varied across the country, and how colonial traditions compared to those of the Native Americans. Hands-on activities introduce young learners to quilting bees, harvests, storytelling, and more.

Color & Collage Origami Art

Make lively scenes out of paper models with this fun children's origami ebook.Kids love to make crafts. Whether it's scribbling on a page, putting stickers all over everything or cutting out crazy shapes, kids take supreme pleasure in being crafty.The Color & Collage Origami Art is a unique new origami paper craft product that will teach children to fold, assemble, compose, color and display large collages. They'll have fun folding individual origami models for stand-alone play and as an added bonus being able to arrange these pieces on the included collage backgrounds. All of the folds are designed to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. None of the projects require paint or tools so just grab some origami paper and start folding right away!The ebook contains: Step-by-step instruction Easy-to-follow diagrams 35 fun origami projectsRegardless of skill level, kids will be folding like a pro right out of the gate with The Color & Collage Origami ebook.Origami Projects include: Gingerbread House Starry Sky Playhouse Penguin Picnic Christmas TreeNoah's Ark

Color Dance

A girl in red, a girl in yellow, a girl in blue, and a boy in black and white are all set to stir up the rainbow. Watch them create a living kaleidoscope, step by step by step.

Colorful Creations: You Can Make and Share (Sleepover Girls Crafts Ser.)

Colors (Picture This)

Colors are everywhere in nature. From a blue star fish to pink flamingos, children will find the many colors of the rainbow in these eye-catching photographs of animals in their natural habitats. Vibrant photography and simple, fun read-aloud text make this board book a perfect first look at nonfiction for very new and curious learners! The Picture This series pairs learning concepts with extraordinary photographs of animals in their habitats. Check out all four books in the Picture This series: Colors, Homes, Numbers, and Shapes!

Colossal Constructions: The Power of Pyramids; SuperScrapers

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Columba and All That (The And All That Series)

The illustrated true history of the 6th-century Irish abbot and saint and his evangelical mission in Scotland.Columba And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about the legendary Celtic saint. Join Columba as he leaves his home in Ireland for the undiscovered country of Scotland. Witness magic and miracles as Columba confronts the Loch Ness Monster and mysterious painted warriors. Packed with fantastic illustrations, Columba And All That is one man&’s epic quest to spread the Word of God in a strange land—and hoping the natives like what they hear!

Columbus Meets Isabella and Ferdinand

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Combat Nurses of World War II

During the second World War, the army and Navy needed help to care for the many injured troops. So, they turned to nurses. And these are some of the nurses' stories.

Combat-Wounded Dogs (Dog Heroes)

In January 2006, soldier Brendan Poelaert and his military dog, Flapoor, were in the middle of combat in Iraq. Suddenly, a bomb exploded! The blast was so strong that Brendan passed out. When he woke up, his arm hung limp and broken by his side. Brendan wasn't interested in his arm, though. He wanted to know what had happened to Flapoor. When he finally spotted his dog, he saw that the powerful animal's chest was bleeding. Brendan knew he had to get help right away, or Flapoor would die. Would Brendan be able to save his canine partner's life? Flapoor is just one of many special dogs that have played an important rote in the military. Look inside to learn more about these heroic animals and how, like other soldiers, many have been wounded and yet survived!

Come Back, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read! #Level 2)

Because she does exactly as she is told, Amelia is fried from one job after another.