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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: Dirk Daring, Secret Agent (Book 2) (Dirk Daring, Secret Agent #2)
by Helaine BeckerDarren Dirkowitz thought his life was over when his tippity-top-secret alter ego, Dirk Daring, Secret Agent, was outed to the entire Preston Middle School student body. If only he'd been so lucky. Now the Wolf Lords--a gang of teen thugs bent on wringing every last penny out of Preston students--are breathing down his neck. There's only one solution: Dirk Daring must embark on his most daring mission yet. A mission so audacious, so cunning, so doggone crazy, that if it succeeds, the Wolf Lords will wind up begging for mercy. But first, Darren must bring his own disobedient "associates" to heel. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie is the sequel to the runaway bestseller Dirk Daring, Secret Agent.
Monster Science: Could Monsters Survive (and Thrive!) in the Real World
by Helaine BeckerThere's also historical background on each monster, as well as trivia and jokes in sidebars, and fun quizzes at the end of every chapter for readers to test their knowledge. Becker uses the never-ending appetite for all things monster to engage the imaginations of children and get them excited about science.
Aunty Pinau's Banyan Tree
by Helen Berkey Ramond LantermanA familiar sight in Hawaii is the giant banyan tree, its huge mass supported by roots growing down from the branches to the ground below. This engaging story of one such banyan tree--Aunty Pinau's Banyan Tree--begins when the Little Wind soils a clothesline full of clean laundry. Aunty Pinau sets out to buy a "wind catcher" and, to her little nephew Jo-Jo's surprise, returns with a small banyan tree! Through the years, with Jo-Jo's faithful care the little tree grows and grows, putting out more and more roots until finally the tree forms a huge umbrella that provides welcome relief from the hot Hawaiian sun. The mynah birds make their homes in the tree, the women string their flower leis in its shade, and Mr. Matsumoto serves shaved ice to the school children and saimin to the fishermen under its branches.Within the pages of this entertaining children's story, we meet many people, each authentically reflecting some side of Hawaii's multi-racial background. We catch the real flavor of Hawaii's countryside and learn something of the different customs and patterns of life outside the city--things little known outside the islands.
Who Is a Stranger and What Should I Do?
by Linda Walvoord Girard Helen CogancherryExplains how to deal with strangers in public places, on the telephone, and in cars, emphasizing situations in which the best thing to do is run away or talk to another adult.
The Animal Etiquette Book of Rhymes
by Helen Cowles Lecron Maurice Day"This is a charming book of poetry that serves many purposes for the classroom: art, language arts, and social studies. The illustrations are charming, the poetry is catchy and gets the point across, and the etiquette lessons are very clear. Young children will enjoy this as a read aloud, older children will find the humor in the poems as they read the book themselves." -- Mama-GraphySamuel Snail is always late: "Though Mother worries, Samuel never hurries!" Johnny Giraffe caught a cold because he refused to listen to his mama and keep his long neck covered with a muffler. Foolish Lulu Lambkin calls and bawls when she's left alone for only a moment, and rude Christopher Crocodile yawned in his grandma's face without covering his big mouth with his paw.These naughty creatures offer children examples of how not to behave, from Willie Wolf and his appalling table manners to Charlie Chipmunk and his tiresome chattering and Little Tony Tigerkin, who seldom wears a happy grin. Charming verses, accompanied by 24 full-page, black-and-white illustrations, recount the misdeeds of each wild rascal.
The Little Sea Pony
by Helen CresswellWhen Molly's father, a fisherman, brings home a tiny pony from the sea, Molly is sure that the creature must be magic. Pure white, with golden hooves, the pony is too special to keep in captivity, but the townspeople--believing that it will bring them good luck--lock it in a cage and throw away the key. Now Molly and her friend Peter must find a way to save the beautiful pony and return him to his home in the sea.
Earthquakes!
by Helen DwyerProvides information about earthquakes through eyewitness accounts from survivors and rescue workers
Tsunamis!
by Helen DwyerProvides facts about tsunamis, discusses how they are formed, examines where they happen, and includes information on tsunami warnings.
Volcanoes!
by Helen DwyerProduces the facts on volcanoes, like what is a volcano, where they are found, and basic information on the same
Harriet Spies Again
by Louise Fitzhugh Helen EricsonHarriet M. Welsch has just received the best news of her eleventh year--Ole Golly is coming back! Harriet can still remember how sad she was when her beloved nanny married George Waldenstein and moved away. But the circumstances of Ole Golly's return remain unclear. Where is George Waldenstein? With Mr. and Mrs. Welsch living in France for three months, Sport confiding that he has a crush on a girl at school, and the arrival of a mysterious new neighbor, who's going to require a whole lot of spying, Harriet already has her hands full. Then she overhears Ole Golly saying she's innocent--but innocent of what? Harriet the Spy is on the case and ready to help Ole Golly in any way she can. From the Hardcover edition.
Cryptanalysis: A Study of Ciphers and Their Solution
by Helen F. GainesGaines's Cryptanalysis (formerly published as Elementary Cryptanalysis) is a standard elementary and intermediate text for persons seriously interested in modern science methods for enciphering and deciphering cryptograms. It does not simply repeat older material, but contains much about modern cryptanalysis that is not generally known except to experts. It is especially strong in modern forms of cipher solution.This clear and thorough text also provides the reader with 166 specimen codes to solve. This edition for the first time also includes solutions. A special appendix includes final letters, sequence charts, digram, trigram tables, most common words in English and frequencies in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
All He Knew
by Helen FrostA 2021 Scott O'Dell Award WinnerA Society of Midland Authors Winner in Children's FictionA Bank Street Best Book of the Year 2021A novel in verse about a young deaf boy during World War II, the sister who loves him, and the conscientious objector who helps him. Inspired by true events.Henry has been deaf from an early age—he is intelligent and aware of langauge, but by age six, he has decided it's not safe to speak to strangers. When the time comes for him to start school, he is labeled "unteachable." Because his family has very little money, his parents and older sister, Molly, feel powerless to help him. Henry is sent to Riverview, a bleak institution where he is misunderstood, underestimated, and harshly treated.Victor, a conscientious objector to World War II, is part of a Civilian Public Service program offered as an alternative to the draft. In 1942, he arrives at Riverview to serve as an attendant and quickly sees that Henry is far from unteachable—he is brave, clever, and sometimes mischievous. In Victor's care, Henry begins to see how things can change for the better. Heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful, Helen Frost's All He Knew is inspired by true events and provides sharp insight into a little-known element of history.
Blue Daisy
by Helen FrostSam and Katie find a stray dog and make a big mistake, but it's hard to make amends--how can you apologize to a dog?A dirty, skinny, dog shows up in Sam and Katie's neighborhood. They start to follow it, and they don't like what they see: The Wilson sisters yell at it because it goes in their garden and the Tracy twins chase it on their bikes and throw things at it. Sam and Katie want the dog to know they'll be its friends. They think it should have a name. Most of all, they want it to like them. But then they do something thoughtless, and after that, it's hard to make things right, especially because the dog now won't come near them. How they earn the dog's trust, help it find its place in their town and how it gets its name, makes for a heartwarming story told in two voices using prose and poetry. Blue Daisy is illustrated with 20 black-and-white illustrations and includes recipes for dog biscuits and snickerdoodles.
Hidden
by Helen FrostWhen fourteen-year-olds Wren and Darra meet at a Michigan summer camp, both are overwhelmed by memories from six years earlier when Darra's father stole a car, unaware that Wren was hiding in the back.
Salt: A Story Of Friendship In A Time Of War
by Helen FrostAnikwa and James, twelve years old in 1812, spend their days fishing, trapping, and exploring together in the forests of the Indiana Territory. To Anikwa and his family, members of the Miami tribe, this land has been home for centuries. As traders, James's family has ties to the Miami community as well as to the American soldiers in the fort. Now tensions are rising—the British and American armies prepare to meet at Fort Wayne for a crucial battle, and Native Americans from surrounding tribes gather in Kekionga to protect their homeland. After trading stops and precious commodities, like salt, are withheld, the fort comes under siege, and war ravages the land. James and Anikwa, like everyone around them, must decide where their deepest loyalties lie. Can their families—and their friendship—survive? <p><p> In Salt, Printz Honor author Helen Frost offers a compelling look at a difficult time in history.
Salt: A Story of Friendship in a Time of War
by Helen FrostAnikwa and James, twelve years old in 1812, spend their days fishing, trapping, and exploring together in the forests of the Indiana Territory. To Anikwa and his family, members of the Miami tribe, this land has been home for centuries. As traders, James's family has ties to the Miami community as well as to the American soldiers in the fort. Now tensions are rising—the British and American armies prepare to meet at Fort Wayne for a crucial battle, and Native Americans from surrounding tribes gather in Kekionga to protect their homeland. After trading stops and precious commodities, like salt, are withheld, the fort comes under siege, and war ravages the land. James and Anikwa, like everyone around them, must decide where their deepest loyalties lie. Can their families—and their friendship—survive? In Salt, Printz Honor author Helen Frost offers a compelling look at a difficult time in history.A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013A Frances Foster Book
It's Magnetic! (Into Reading, Benchmark 3-6, Level P #7)
by Richard Torrey Helen GreatheadNIMAC-sourced textbook
¡Qué magnetismo! (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level P #7)
by Richard Torrey Helen GreatheadNIMAC-sourced textbook
Just a Dog
by Helen Griffiths Victor AmbrusFollows the adventures of a mongrel dog that alternately experiences human kindness and cruelty until she at last finds a loving home.
God's Amazing Creatures and Me
by Paul F. Haidle Helen HaidleA creation devotional for children ages 6-10, which shows detailed, pen and ink illustrations of animals - mammals, insects, birds - paired with a description of each, then an application for the youthful reader. In exploring God's awesome nature, it is helpful for children to understand God's design for them. For example, just as the monarch butterfly emerges from a cocoon to soar to heights above the clouds, so too can we all rest in the knowledge that God has made each of us special, and He has great love and a plan for us.
God's Amazing Creatures and Me
by Paul F. Haidle Helen HaidleA creation devotional for children ages 6-10, which shows detailed, pen and ink illustrations of animals - mammals, insects, birds - paired with a description of each, then an application for the youthful reader. In exploring God’s awesome nature, it is helpful for children to understand God’s design for them. For example, just as the monarch butterfly emerges from a cocoon to soar to heights above the clouds, so too can we all rest in the knowledge that God has made each of us special, and He has great love and a plan for us.
Adventure Island Complete 14-Book Collection
by Helen MossFrom finding hidden treasure to outwitting art thieves, no mystery is too big and no criminal too cunning for friends, Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog. Together the gang have exciting adventures on the Cornish coast - whether it's investigating a sinister phantom in THE MYSTERY OF THE MIDNIGHT GHOST or catching an unsual suspect in THE MYSTERY OF THE VANISHING SKELETON. Secret rooms, hidden caves and ancient treasures abound as the friends take on one intriguing case after another.You can help solve all the mysteries with this complete collection of fourteen fabulous adventures in one book!
Secrets of the Tombs 2: The Dragon Path
by Helen MossA mysterious mission. A deadly secret. Can Ryan and Cleo survive the Dragon Path? Ryan Flint and Cleo McNeil are heading to China with their parents to examine an archaeological site. But when Cleo's grandmother tells them about a secret that haunts her past, they're plunged into a new mystery. Ryan thought he'd used up a lifetime's supply of adventure - now he's surrounded by fire-breathing dragons, ancient poisons and an army of terracotta warriors! Sometimes, just staying alive is an adventure . . . The second in a fantastic new series from the author of the Adventure Island books.
Secrets of the Tombs 3: The Serpent King (Secrets Of The Tombs Ser.)
by Helen MossPerfect for fans of INDIANA JONES and PERCY JACKSON, this third exciting installment in Helen Moss' SECRETS OF THE TOMBS series follows Ryan and Cleo on another death-defying mission.Can Ryan and Cleo uncover the secrets of the tombs and solve the mystery before it's too late?