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Fire Engines (Rescue Machines at Work)
by E. S. BuddA simple description of fire engines, what they do, and how they work.
Nick and Nack Blow Bubbles (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Brandon BudziStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Nick and his robot pal Nack love to build things. As they make bubble wands and bubble mix in this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can find supplies in Hidden Pictures scenes. These puzzles double as picture support for the simple story text, which is full of repeated words. With bonus craft directions, Nick and Nack Blow Bubbles will appeal to junior makers who are just discovering reading.
Nick and Nack Build a Birdhouse (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Brandon BudziStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning to read that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Nick and his robot pal Nack love to build things. As they build a birdhouse in this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can find supplies in Hidden Pictures scenes that double as picture support for the simple story text, which is full of repeated words. With bonus craft directions, Nick and Nack Build a Birdhouse will appeal to junior makers who are just discovering reading.National Parenting Seal of ApprovalWinner, National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA)
Nick and Nack Float a Boat (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Brandon BudziStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Nick and his robot pal Nack love to build things. As they make boats in this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can find supplies in Hidden Pictures scenes. These puzzles double as picture support for the simple story text, which is full of repeated words. With bonus craft directions, Nick and Nack Float a Boat will appeal to junior makers who are just discovering reading.
Nick and Nack Fly a Kite (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Brandon BudziStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning to read that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Nick and his robot pal Nack love to build things. As they make a kite in this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can find supplies in Hidden Pictures scenes that double as picture support for the simple story text, which is full of repeated words. With bonus craft directions, Nick and Nack Fly a Kite will appeal to junior makers who are just discovering reading.National Parenting Seal of ApprovalWinner, National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA)
Nick and Nack Make Music (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Brandon BudziHighlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level 1 books are perfect for kids sounding out letters and familiar syllables.Nick and his robot pal Nack love to build things. As they make instruments in this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can find supplies in Hidden Pictures scenes that double as picture support for the simple story text, which is full of repeated words. With bonus craft directions, Nick and Nack Make Music will appeal to junior makers who are just discovering reading.
Nick and Nack Put on a Puppet Show (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Brandon BudziStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Nick and his robot pal Nack love to build things. As they make puppets and a stage in this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can find supplies in Hidden Pictures scenes that double as picture support for the simple story text, which is full of repeated words. With bonus craft directions, Nick and Nack Put on a Puppet Show will appeal to junior makers who are just discovering reading.
Nick and Nack See the Stars (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
by Brandon BudziStories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Nick and his robot pal Nack love to build things. As they make telescopes in this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids can find supplies in Hidden Pictures scenes that double as picture support for the simple story text, which is full of repeated words. With bonus craft directions, Nick and Nack See the Stars will appeal to junior makers who are just discovering reading.
Snowmen at Night
by Caralyn BuehnerHave you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! Caralyn Buehner's witty, imaginative verse offers many amusing details about the secret life of snowmen and where they go at night, while Mark Buehner's roly-poly snowmen are bursting with personality and charm. From the highly successful team that created such winning titles as Fanny's Dream, Snowmen at Night is fabulous, frosty, and fun!
Snowmen at Halloween
by Caralyn M. BuehnerThe snowmen are getting their Halloween costumes ready for the latest picture book in this New York Times bestselling series.Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do when we're not watching?After an early snowfall, a few kids build some snowmen before going trick-or-treating. And when the kids go off to bed, the snowmen have their own Halloween festival! There's candy and apple-bobbing and costume contests and all sorts of autumn activities. When the kids wake up the next morning, the snowmen are gone... but they've left a very special message behind.
The Untimely Deaths of Alex Wayfare
by M.G. BuehrlenTime travel, adventure, and romance come together in the highly anticipated sequel to THE 57 LIVES OF ALEX WAYFARE. Alex Wayfare is back in Base Life. Her 57th life. She's in Chicago searching for Blue, who travels with her whenever she goes back in time. She's never met him in Base Life, but she's hoping he'll remember her in the present, and that he'll want to be with her like he does in the past. Their romance is put on hold when she's attacked by henchmen working for Durham Gesh, who wants to harness her abilities for his own ugly purposes. But that threat seems insignificant when she returns home to face her younger sister's deteriorating health. Researching every possible remedy, from ancient herbs to forgotten medical advancements, Alex seeks a cure for her sister's cancer in the past. The journeys are never simple. From the countryside of eighteenth-century China to a top-secret research lab in 1970s Michigan, Alex is plagued by enemy Descenders who seem to anticipate her every move, and realizes she may have a traitor in her small band of allies. A traitor who might bring Gesh straight to Alex's front door. The only person Alex feels she can trust is Blue. But there are secrets Alex doesn't know—secrets about Blue, about her team, and about herself. And the biggest secret of all will change her life, or her lives, forever.
America on the Brink: How the Political Struggle Over the War of 1812 Almost Destroyed the Young Republic
by Richard Buel Jr.The fascinating story of how New England Federalists threatened to dissolve the Union by making a separate peace with England during the War of 1812. Many people would be surprised to learn that the struggle between Thomas Jefferson's Republican Party and Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Party defined--and jeopardized--the political life of the early American republic. Richard Buel Jr.'s America on the Brink looks at why the Federalists, who worked so hard to consolidate the federal government before 1800, went to great lengths to subvert it after Jefferson's election. In addition to taking the side of the British in the diplomatic dance before the war, the Federalists did everything they could to impede the prosecution of the war, even threatening the Madison Administration with a separate peace for New England in 1814. Readers fascinated by the world of the Founding Fathers will come away from this riveting account with a new appreciation for how close the new nation came to falling apart almost fifty years before the Civil War.
Leonard & Loulou
by Esther BuerkiA friendship between a boy and a talking cat leads to a magical adventure—and reveals some important secrets. When Leonard wakes up one morning, a cat is sitting on his bed. Then the cat begins to talk—and Leonard soon confides in his new friend, Loulou, that he really doesn&’t want to go to school this morning. He&’s not very happy there. Thus begins the start of a wonderful friendship . . . Loulou will take Leonard to the world of cats and dogs and teach him how to be more self-confident—while Leonard teaches the cats and dogs how human beings express their feelings. Esther Buerki started writing this charming story when her own son didn&’t want to go to school and would have preferred to stay at home with his little cat. Leonard & Loulou helps young children and adults alike to speak about their emotions, even about difficult subjects like bullying and feelings of inadequacy, and encourages a message of self-esteem
The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside
by Cynthia Von BuhlerAll tigers and tabbies, calicos and strays, kittens and cats, need love. And trust. They want things just so. And, sometimes, they do not want to come inside. But a little patience and a little attention can make all the difference . . .Here's a loving tribute to feline companionship, sure to warm human and kitty hearts-because cat company is worth waiting for!
Ladybugs, Tornadoes, and Swirling Galaxies: English Language Learners Discover Their World Through Inquiry
by Brad Buhrow Anne Upczak GarciaYou will see how the authors blend comprehension instruction and ELL best practices to explore inquiry as a literacy pathway for English language learners. As teachers and students engage in learning science and social studies content they also discover multiple ways to make meaning. The book is full of photographs of student artwork--including a color insert--that reveals the children's inquiry process, and demonstrates the important role of art as a sign system in ELL literacy and language acquisition. Brad and Anne provide explicit detail on the process they use as they move step-by-step with students from personal narrative through the independent inquiry process. They also discuss use of the Gradual Release Model, authentic assessment, and bilingual identities. Appendices in Spanish and English help to round out this informative and charming resource.
Cave Paintings
by Jairo BuitragoA young space traveler discovers art painted millennia before by a human being—just like him.Our hero travels all alone on a spaceship, through the universe, past galaxies, comets and planets to go visit his grandmother on Earth for the summer holidays. She takes him to visit an ancient cave, where he discovers handprints and drawings of unknown animals made by human beings, just like him. To top off his wonderful holiday she gives him mysterious objects which once belonged to his grandfather — paper and crayons. On the way home he draws what he saw on his travels — to the amazement of his fellow passengers.Jairo Buitrago’s thought-provoking story reminds us of what remains as everything changes. Rafael Yockteng’s fabulous art, a tribute to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, presents us a wonderful, diverse future in which space travel is common, though knowledge of the past is still a secret treasure to be discovered.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
The Pet Store Window
by Jairo BuitragoAna looks out the pet store window with the store’s last remaining animals for sale—a dog, a hedgehog and a mouse. What are they waiting for? Ana remembers finding the dog and bringing him to the store as a puppy. She’s watched as all the other dogs—the most charming, the most elegant, the strongest—have all gone off. Ana, too, has never left, except at nights when she closes the store and goes home to the modest apartment she shares with her grandmother. But a day comes when the store owner announces that he has sold the store. An office tower will be built in its place. It makes no difference to him what happens to the animals, but Ana knows what she does next will make all the difference to her friends. Because after being together so long, isn’t that what they are? An exciting new offering by internationally acclaimed, award-winning picture book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng, The Pet Store Window is a stirring reminder of those who are often overlooked or left behind by society, showing readers the ways in which we can offer each other hope, support and friendship in difficult times. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
Wounded Falcons
by Jairo BuitragoA story about the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy, from acclaimed picture-book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng. Adrián is always in trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite well. But they are friends. When Adrián finds a wounded bird in an abandoned lot in the midst of the city, things begin to change. Taking care of the bird, learning all about it, discovering that it is a falcon, loving it — and accepting what this love means — gives Adrián a chance to show others a glimpse of who he truly is. Santiago has always known that Adrián has a big heart, and his steadfast friendship is also the reason Adrián has a chance to heal. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
Two White Rabbits
by Jairo Buitrago Rafael Yockteng<p>In this moving and timely story, a young child describes what it is like to be a migrant as she and her father travel north toward the U.S. border. <p>They travel mostly on the roof of a train known as The Beast, but the little girl doesn’t know where they are going. She counts the animals by the road, the clouds in the sky, the stars. Sometimes she sees soldiers. She sleeps, dreaming that she is always on the move, although sometimes they are forced to stop and her father has to earn more money before they can continue their journey. <p>As many thousands of people, especially children, in Mexico and Central America continue to make the arduous journey to the U.S. border in search of a better life, this is an important book that shows a young migrant’s perspective.</p>
The Simple Science Activity Book: 20 Things to Make and Do at Home to Learn About Science
by Jane BullLittle crafters will become little scientists as they explore, experiment, make, and create their way through every STEAM project.Learn through play with this hands-on crafty science book that introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects.The Simple Science Activity Book contains more than 20 fun-filled craft projects, each accompanied by a &‘What&’s the science?&’ section explaining how key scientific concepts work. Children can enjoy getting stuck in and learn how to make a toy raft and discover what makes their boat float, or how to create an ice sculpture and learn about the changing states of solids and liquids. They&’ll discover the world around them like they&’ve never seen it before!This hands-on science activity book for children offers: - Over 20 activities that are easy for children aged 5-7 to do on their own, with only a handful of steps requiring an adult to help.- A range of different projects, including art, photography, crafts, cooking, and gardening, all using everyday objects found in and around the home.- An introduction to key skills like problem-solving, observation, and hands-on learning through fun scientific experiments. With The Simple Science Activity Book, difficult concepts like buoyancy, gravity, and aerodynamics become meaningful and accessible to young children through play. Award-winning author Jane Bull combines art, craft, and cooking activities with solid scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and maths are all around us – and in everything we make and do!
The Spooky Halloween Activity Book: 40 Things to Make and Do for a Hair-Raising Halloween!
by Jane BullThis book has everything kids need for a spooky Halloween – step-by-step pictures and instructions for decorations, costumes, face painting, food, drinks, and games.From crafts and costumes to food and games, this Halloween activity book covers all aspects you can think of, making it the one book you need for the spookiest night of the year!By popular craft writer Jane Bull, The Spooky Halloween Activity Book is an updated edition of this classic Halloween title, with 40 things to make and do. Make a flickering jack o&’lantern or a cool treat bucket, play fun party games such as dangling doughnuts, put together a pirate, skeleton, witch, or fairy costume, and much more!This Halloween activity book for children offers:- 40 activities, including decorations, costumes, and masks to make, face painting, food and drink recipes, and party games.- Clear explanations with step-by-step instructions and photos for adults and children to make together.- A refreshed design, new decorative artworks, and text revisions in this new edition, with clear safety information at the start of the book and safety warnings for activities requiring adult help or supervision.Children will enjoy getting stuck in with this Halloween book filled with inspiration for making creepy paper-plate masks, trying out freaky face painting ideas, and creating a beastly buffet with monster bread rolls, sausage fingers, spider cupcakes and spooky drinks! Simple instructions and clear pictures ensure that every activity is easy to follow, and safety notes are included wherever children need an adult to help or supervise.
A Tree is a Plant
by Clyde Robert Bulla<P>This book describes a tree's life cycle through the seasons. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
DK Readers L1: Star Wars: What Is A Wookiee? (DK Readers Level 1)
by Laura BullerNarrated by everyone's favorite golden droid, C3P0, DK Reader: What Is A Wookie? introduces young readers to some of the strange aliens he has met in his travels, including R2-D2, Yoda, Jar Jar Binks, the ewoks, and, of course, Chewbacca the Wookiee! Reformatted to included additional genre spreads throughout, What is a Wookie? is the perfect introduction to the Star Wars universe for you padawans learning to read.
DK Readers Level 2: Hello Hedgehog (DK Readers Level 2)
by Laura BullerSay hello to a hedgehog with this non-fiction wildlife book for kids. Packed full of fun facts and adorable hedgehog pictures, this children's reading book is the perfect way to learn about, and celebrate, this much-loved creature.In this chapter book for children, you'll learn how to help hedgehogs, why they have prickly spines covering their backs and all about their hibernation. These fascinating facts are paired with cute, high-quality photographs of hedgehogs, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read.Created with the help of top literacy consultants, Hello Hedgehog is the perfect book to help build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. As this unique animal is such a favorite for kids, this book will encourage reading for pleasure, which is linked with improved reading and writing skills.Hello Hedgehog is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. DK Level 2 readers are suitable for children reading book band books up to orange level in the UK, and assessed by Fountas and Pinnell and Lexile levels in the US.
DK Readers Level 2: The Lion's Tale (DK Readers Level 2)
by Laura BullerLearn to read while getting up close to the magnificent lion in this exciting book.Find out how a lion cub joins the pride and grows to become the king of the jungle, discover how lions in Asia and Africa are different, and learn why we need to work to protect these endangered animals in the wild.Amazing up-close photographs show lions playing on the plains of Africa, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Amazing facts encourage enthusiasm for reading. Additional information spreads build knowledge further, such as how lions have adapted to be top hunters. There's also a fun quiz to develop reading comprehension. This book has been developed in consultation with literacy experts to help improve children's reading ability. A Lion's Tale is a new title in the exciting and engaging four-level DK Readers series. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects featuring DK's stunning photography, to support children as they learn to read.Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of levelled guided reading books combines a highly visual approach with engaging nonfiction narratives. Reading levels progress from brief, simple text in the early readers, to slightly longer, more detailed nonfiction chapter books, to challenging nonfiction containing rich vocabulary and more complex sentence structures. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read, for subject research, and of course, for children to read for pleasure.