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Eat, Sleep, Quiz, Rinse, Repeat (Ultimate Quick Quizzes)
by Rachel McMahonThis book of fun quizzes by BuzzFeed quiz creator Rachel McMahon makes a perfect activity for any child whether they're at a sleepover, on a road trip, or just hanging out at home!Grab your snacks and sleeping bag, and get ready for an even better way to spend your night in. Whether you're looking to learn more about your family and friends, or you just want to spend some downtime with yourself, this book has over twenty fun quizzes to complete with colorful illustrations throughout. The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created an exciting new series that is perfect for children 7 and up. With several quiz books that cover classic, fun topics like sports, fashion, Halloween, and Christmas, these books make perfect gifts, road trip activities, party favors, and more for the in-quiz-itive people in your life!
Eaten Alive (Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear #1)
by John WhitmanFollow the adventures of Tash, Zak and their Uncle Hoole as they fight the evil Imperial scientist Borborygmus Gog in this six-volume sequel to Star Wars. Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy this spine-tingling series that explores the dark side of the Star Wars universe.
Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z
by Lois EhlertA vibrant and sturdy word book starring fruits and vegetables from around the world from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert. Features upper- and lowercase letters for preschoolers just learning language.Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of foods: Indian corn, jalapeno, jicama, kumquat, kiwifruit and kohlrabi. Lois Ehlert's lively watercolors paired with bold easy-to-read type make for a highly appealing and accessible book for parents and children to devour.At the end of the book, Ehlert provides a detailed glossary that includes pronunciation, botanical information, the origin and history of the particular plant and occasional mythological references, with a small watercolor picture to remind the reader of what the plant looks like.Apple to Zucchini,come take a look.Start eating your waythrough this alphabet book.
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
by Lynne TrussAnxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens. We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good reason to suspect they never sank in. 'Its Summer!' screams a sign that sets our teeth on edge. 'Pansy's ready', we learn to our considerable interest ('Is she?') as we browse among the bedding plants. It is not only the rules of punctuation that have come under attack but also a sense of why they matter. In this runaway bestseller, Lynne Truss takes the fight to emoticons and greengrocers' apostrophes with a war cry of 'Sticklers unite!'
Eb & Flow
by Kelly J. BaptistA ten-day suspension has tweens De’Kari and Ebony seeing the world with a fresh perspective. Don’t miss this poignant novel in verse from the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero. <P><P> Two kids. One fight. No one thinks they’re wrong. <p> Flow <br> I don’t even hit girls . . . is what I’m thinking. <br> I roll my eyes, turn them to my shoes. <br> Shoes I’ma wear every day till they fall off my feet. <p> Eb <br> It was all just an accident! <br> Nobody was trying to mess up <br> his Stupid Ugly Shoes. <br> Now I’ve got my third suspension of seventh grade. <P><P> Ebony and De’Kari (aka Flow) do not get along. How could they when their cafeteria scuffle ended with De’Kari’s ruined shoes, Ebony on the ground, and both of them with ten days of at-home suspension? Now Eb and Flow have two weeks to think about and explain their behavior—to their families, to each other, and ultimately to themselves. <P><P> Award-winning author Kelly J. Baptist delivers a novel in verse that follows Eb and Flow as they navigate their parallel lives. Single-parent homes, tight funds, and sibling dynamics provide a balancing act for the growing tweens. And whether they realize it or not, these two have a lot more in common than they think.
Echo
by Adam RexNew York Times bestselling author and illustrator Adam Rex has created a funny and timely conversation starter about how dull life might be if everyone always agreedEveryone always agrees with Junior, including the mysterious voice from across the valley.&“Junior Junior is the greatest in the world!&” he shouts.&“Junior Junior is the greatest in the world!&” the echo shouts back.Until one day, a new girl moves in next door. A disagreeable, rude girl who doesn&’t think Junior is right all the time. Unable to stand living next door to someone like that, Junior runs to the valley to meet his echo. But when being around someone who agrees with him all the time is less fun than he imagines, Junior must decide if a new friend is worth admitting he was wrong.
Echo Echo: Reverso Poems About Greek Myths
by Marilyn SingerA new book of unique reversible poems based on Greek myths from the creator of Mirror Mirror What happens when you hold up a mirror to poems about Greek myths? You get a brand-new perspective on the classics! And that is just what happens in Echo Echo, the newest collection of reverso poems from Marilyn Singer. Read one way, each poem tells the story of a familiar myth; but when read in reverse, the poems reveal a new point of view! Readers will delight in uncovering the dual points of view in well-known legends, including the stories of Pandora&’s box, King Midas and his golden touch, Perseus and Medusa, Pygmalion, Icarus and Daedalus, Demeter and Persephone, and Echo and Narcissus. These cunning verses combine with beautiful illustrations to create a collection of fourteen reverso poems to treasure.
Echo and Narcissus: A Greek and Roman Myth
by Jeannette Sanderson Jeffrey B. Fuerst Jose RamosEcho is a playful young woman. Narcissus is a beautiful young man. Their passions lead to trouble with the gods. What will happen to them?
Echo the Copycat (Goddess Girls #19)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsIn this nineteenth Goddess Girls adventure a new forest-mountain nymph shows up at Mount Olympus Academy and tries to fit. Echo is a forest-mountain nymph and the new girl at Mount Olympus Academy. She is a little nervous, so she tries to mimic all of the gestures, expressions, and slang of the cool MOA students. While imitation is supposed to be the best form of flattery, Echo's chattiness doesn't exactly endear her to her fellow classmates--in fact, it has the opposite effect! Will she be able to find a way to be herself and become friends with the students around her?
Echo's Lucky Charm (Dolphin School #2)
by Catherine HapkaGoing to dolphin school under the sea is a magical experience for Pearl and her friends!Pearl and her friends Echo, Splash, and Flip are preparing for their first test at dolphin school! It's in Magic class, which is Echo's best subject, so she's helping them study.But then Echo loses her lucky shell necklace. She's very upset -- and, even worse, she's barely able to do any magic! Can Pearl and her friends help Echo find her necklace and regain her skills before their big test?
Echo's Sister
by Paul MosierFrom critically acclaimed author Paul Mosier, a Publishers Weekly Flying Start, comes a stunning story about the beauty of family, the power of community, and ultimately the strength of the human spirit.Twelve-year-old El has planned on making her first week at a new school fantastic. She won’t go by her given name, Laughter. She’ll sit in the back of the classroom where she can make new friends. She won’t even have time to think about all the fun her old friends are having without her. Everything will be great.But when her dad picks her up after school and tells her that her younger sister, Echo, has a life-threatening illness, her world is suddenly turned upside down. And with her parents now pressed for time and money, El feels lost and powerless.Then she befriends Octavius, the only other kid in school who gets what she’s going through. As El begins to adjust to her new life, she soon finds that maybe a little hope and a lot of love can overcome any obstacle.
Eclipse
by Andy RashA boy and his dad experience a total solar eclipse in this heartwarming picture book by author and illustrator Andy Rash.Shimmering rays shine around the moon. I try not to blink.We are in the perfect place at the perfect time.After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special.Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017, Eclipse is a heartfelt and playfully illustrated ode to seeking out unique adventures and savoring the most special moments with the people you love. Back matter about eclipses and maps of eclipses' paths across the United States make this book perfect for the STEAM curriculum.
Eclipse (Warriors: Power of Three #4)
by Erin HunterFirestar's three grandchildren have learned of the powerful prophecy that foretells their destinies, and the responsibility of deciding the Clans' future weighs heavily on the three apprentices. But each secretly yearns for power: Lionpaw dreams of being undefeatable in battle, while Hollypaw longs to be a great leader and Jaypaw knows only he can see the true past and future for them all. Their strengths are tested when ThunderClan is suddenly attacked--and all four Clans are thrown into a battle unlike any the cats have ever seen.Then a dark shadow falls across the forest, and a mysterious stranger warns the Clans of more trouble to come. For the first time, it appears that StarClan does not hold the answers the cats need.All of a sudden, the warrior code is being tested. A crisis of faith threatens to tear the four Clans apart and destroy what the cats have built their lives upon. . . .
Eclipse of the Jaguar: A Novel (MacGregor Family Adventure Series)
by Richard TroutAncient Mayan history and legend lead the MacGregors through the dense jungles of Central America in pursuit of a madman—from the author of Devil&’s Breath. ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM SELECTION Deep in the heart of the rainforest of Belize, the MacGregor family becomes embroiled in an international caper involving Mayan treasure, villainous looters, secret ruins, and human sacrifice. In an effort to locate the hidden tomb of a Mayan king, the psychopathic Mr. Frost leads a team of thieves in stealing all of the ancient Mayan codices from museums around the globe. When Frost kidnaps two of the children, it&’s up to the teenage heroes to solve the mystery of the Mayans before it&’s too late. Flush with action and suspense, this fast-paced Central American adventure brings the MacGregor family closer than ever to confronting their mortality. The award-winning MacGregor Family Adventure Series has received praise from such outlets as School Library Journal, VOYA, and bestselling author Clive Cussler. Each book in the series features a deep knowledge of cultural, historical, and environmental issues as well as foreign landscapes, technology, and sociopolitical issues.
Eclipse: Los gatos guerreros - El poder de los tres IV (Los Gatos Guerreros | El Poder de los Tres #Volumen 4)
by Erin HunterEclipse, cuarto libro de «Los Gatos Guerreros | El Poder de los Tres», ofrece nuevas aventuras, intrigas y emocionantes batallas felinas en el mundo épico de los clanes. Tras su agitada travesía por las montañas, Glayino, Leonino y Carrasquera inician el camino de vuelta a casa. Cada uno anhela en secreto un poder: Leonino sueña con ser imbatible en la batalla, Carrasquera ansía ser una gran líder y Glayino sabe que solo él puede ver el pasado y el futuro. Ya en el campamento, los aprendices perciben una gran inquietud: miembros del Clan del Viento han cruzado la frontera, generando una creciente hostilidad en su territorio. Mientras los guerreros del Clan del Trueno intentan frenar las incursiones, Carrasquera vislumbra un extraño gato de pelaje largo y multicolor, con ojos de color amarillo claro. Dice llamarse Solo y viene a entregarles un mensaje que provocará una crisis de efectos imprevisibles. «El Poder de los Tres» es la tercera saga de «Los Gatos Guerreros», una serie que se ha traducido ya a 36 idiomas, lleva vendidos más de 30 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo y ha permanecido durante más de dos años en la lista de grandes éxitos de The New York Times.
Ecological Disasters
by Barbara M. LindeLearn about ecological disasters and their negative effect on wildlife and the environment. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
Ed and Kip (I Like to Read)
by Kay ChoraoIt's playtime for Ed and Kip! The happy-go-lucky elephants have lots of fun rolling and kicking a rock around with their friend Bug, but the games come to a halt when one bad kick sends the rock straight into Crocodile's pond. Crocodile comes close to devouring the poor elephants before Bug uses some quick thinking to save his friends.This delightful easy-reader is full of kid-friendly mischief, with beautiful illustrations of Ed and Kip's jungle adventure.
Eddie Elephant's Exciting Egg-Sitting (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisEddie Elephant loves telling stories. So when he egg-sits for his neighbors, the Emus, he entertains the egg with his enchanting tales . . . and gets an enormous surprise!
Eden's Everdark
by Karen StrongHailed by Newbery winner Kelly Barnhill as &“stunning, moving, and marvelously strange,&” this tale of a young girl who stumbles into a magical realm ruled by a wicked witch is a haunting and ultimately uplifting middle grade novel about grief, family, and decades-old magic.Still grieving the loss of her mother, Eden visits Safina Island, her ancestral home, as a healing balm. But when she discovers an old sketchbook that belonged to her mother, she&’s haunted by the images she sees drawn there. A creepy mansion covered with roots and leaves. A monstrous dog with dagger-sharp teeth. And a tall woman with wind-blown hair and long, sharp nails who is as beautiful as she is terrifying. Days later, exploring the island alone, Eden follows a black cat through a rift in the bright day. She stumbles into Everdark, a parallel world where the sun never rises, where spirits linger between death and the afterlife, and where everything from her mother&’s drawings is all too real—especially the Witch of Everdark, who wants to make Eden her eternal daughter. Can Eden find a way to defeat the witch&’s magic? Or will she remain trapped in Everdark forever?
Eden's Light
by Jessica McKayA gentle story to help parents and children discuss racial injustice and empower young readers to let their inner lights shineLike her favorite superheroes, Eden always knew how to save the day.That is, until one night, she sees something troubling on the television: the story of a Black man who was unjustly treated and hurt by the police. For the first time, Eden feels scared, and she's not exactly sure how to explain it. She does know one thing for sure: the dark seems much scarier now than it did before.Eden's parents try their best to explain that she is protected and safe, but none of the things that usually soothe her work. It's only when her mother reminds Eden that people can never take away her inner light that Eden understands her most powerful tool to fight the dark.
Edgar & Ellen: Under Town
by Charles OgdenA towering crisis interrupts the twins' usual mayhem: The mayor is about to build his monstrous Knightlorian Hotel right next door! But as they try to halt construction, Edgar and Ellen encounter a new foe -- an unknown prankster who's stealing their thunder (and their best schemes)! To stop the rash of copycat capers the twins must descend into the sewers, but what they discover there is stranger than anything they could have imagined. A mysterious journal, a secret laboratory, a villain's hideaway -- there's a lot more than sewage running beneath Nod's Limbs!
Edgar Allan's Official Crime Investigation Notebook
by Mary AmatoFirst Slurpy the goldfish gets fishnapped. Then other things begin to disappear from Ms. Herschel's classroom. Odder still, the culprit leaves poetry behind. Edgar intends to find the criminal responsible with the help of his notebook. However, he's going to have to beat his rivals, form careful alliances, and make sense of a few suprising discoveries.
Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance (Smart About Art)
by Maryann Cocca-LefflerEdgar Degas is famous for his paintings of ballerinas, and that's what first attracts Kristin to his artwork. But as she studies him for her report, she discovers that his art ranged far beyond the ballet and she gradually learns exactly what makes Degas's work so unique.
Edgar's Second Word
by Priscilla Burris Audrey VernickHazel can’t wait for her baby brother to be born so she can talk and read with him! But when, at last, he arrives, he just sits there. More disappointing yet, when he finally speaks, his first word is a resounding NO! But Hazel resolves to wait some more—despite the ever-increasing NOs—and she keeps on reading aloud to him. Will Edgar ever say anything else? And if he does, what will his second word be? The magic of sharing books is at the center of this hilarious new baby story that will resonate with book lovers and any child who has trouble waiting.