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Professor Whiskerton Presents Steampunk ABC
by Lisa FalkensternSteampunk is fun! Steampunk is imaginative! It's making something new out of something old. It's dressing up in clothing from long ago. It's inventing machines out of hardware and found objects. It's creating a make-believe world!In Professor Whiskerton Presents Steampunk ABC, two mice dressed in Victorian clothing use gadgets and found objects -- each starting with a letter of the alphabet--to build something fantastic - which is revealed at the end. A wonderful and delightful surprise!
Steve, Raised by Wolves
by Jared ChapmanA wild little boy learns how to fit in--and how to stand out!"Be yourself!" Steve's mom tells him on the first day of school, and he knows just what to do. After all, wolves are great at HOWLING in class, SHREDDING homework, and POUNCING on new friends! But Steve's classmates are not happy. Why can't he behave like everyone else? When the classroom pet goes missing, it's up to Steve to save the day--by showing everyone what wolves do best.
Transformers Rescue Bots: Meet High Tide
by John Sazaklis Steve FoxeThe Rescue Bots have proven themselves heroes time and time again. But even the greatest heroes can learn and improve, so Optimus calls in a favor from an old friend. But when High Tide arrives to help train the Bots in ocean rescues, Heatwave doesn't want to go with the flow. © 2015 Hasbro. All Rights ReservedPassport to Reading Level 1.
Everyday Mathematics [Grade 1] My Reference Book
by University of Chicago School Mathematics Project Mary Ellen Dairyko James FlandersNIMAC-sourced textbook
All Kinds of Kisses
by Nancy Tafuri Emma Walton HamiltonThere are all kinds of kisses...Cheep kisses. Moo kisses. Maaa kisses. Coo kisses...But the best kiss of all...Is Mommy's kiss goodnight. Sweet dreams, little one!Mommies and babies aren't the only ones who enjoy sharing kisses. All throughout the farm, animal families snuggle up with their little ones, offering them warmth and love. Following a mama bird on her journey back to the nest to give her own baby some special cuddles, Nancy Tafuri uses beautiful, inviting illustration to share how different creatures, from peeping ducks to mooing cows, show their love and affection in very similar ways. A heartfelt homage to all of the wonderful kinds of kissesveryone satisfied, comforted, and ready for bed." - Horn Book
All Together Culture
by James A. Banks Kevin P. Colleary Linda Greenow Walter C. Parker Emily M. Schell Dinah Zike Raymond C. Jones Irma M. OlmedoEvery grade level is designed with colorful, powerful images and readable text to make Social Studies more relevant than ever before.
All Together Economics
by James A. Banks Kevin P. Colleary Linda Greenow Walter C. Parker Emily M. Schell Dinah Zike Raymond C. Jones Irma M. OlmedoEvery grade level is designed with colorful, powerful images and readable text to make Social Studies more relevant than ever before.
All Together Geography
by James A. Banks Kevin P. Colleary Linda Greenow Walter C. Parker Emily M. Schell Dinah Zike Raymond C. Jones Irma M. OlmedoEvery grade level is designed with colorful, powerful images and readable text to make Social Studies more relevant than ever before.
Alien in My Pocket #5: Ohm vs. Amp
by Macky Pamintuan Nate BallZack and Amp get a serious surprise in the fifth installment of this intergalactic chapter book series by Nate Ball, the host of PBS's Design Squad and Design Squad Nation. Zack and his alien friend, Amp, discover that leverage can be an Earth-saving thing when they build a rocket-launching atlatl!Zack McGee's life has been filled with trouble since Amp, a four-inch-tall alien scout, crash-landed into Zack's bedroom. But now it's Amp's turn to be in the hot seat. When his commander, Ohm, arrives to take Amp back home, the aliens feud. Amp has to get his cranky counterpart off Earth before they all end up in a world of trouble!Like every book in the Alien in My Pocket series, Ohm vs. Amp mixes Common Core-aligned science, and safe, hands-on experiments with a hilarious story that young readers will love.Publishers Weekly said of Alien in My Pocket: Blast Off!: "With its screwball comedy and lively dialogue, the novel gives readers the opportunity to laugh as they learn."Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!
by Todd Tarpley John RoccoA playful robot bedtime story, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco! Includes Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality, where available.Book Description:When his three rambunctious robots give every possible excuse not to go to sleep, what's a little boy to do? With a fun refrain that will have readers of all ages chanting along, here's a book that kids will be begging to read every night before bed.
Nancy Clancy, Soccer Mania (I Can Read! #6)
by Robin Preiss Glasser Jane O'ConnorNancy Clancy takes the field in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's sixth Nancy Clancy chapter book. <P><P>Normally Nancy doesn't like dressing like everyone else. But wearing a soccer team uniform--well, that's different. Nancy adores being on the Green Goblins--she loves cheering for her teammates, sharing refreshments, and painting her fingernails bright green before every game. <P>If only she wasn't cursed with slow legs! All Nancy wants is to be mediocre--or maybe even a little better than average. Will she reach her goal? <P> Here's a brand-new chapter book with plenty of humor and sports action, written expressly for kids like Nancy who aren't the star of their team. Fans of Fancy Nancy will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series!
Alien in My Pocket #6: Forces of Nature
by Macky Pamintuan Nate BallZack and Amp get a serious surprise in Forces of Nature, the sixth installment of this fun intergalactic chapter book series by Nate Ball, the host of PBS's Design Squad and Design Squad Nation.Ever since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's window, Zack's life has gone in some unexpected directions. But when everything goes wrong on the McGee family camping trip, Zack's going to need Amp's alien scouting skills to navigate the great outdoors and find their way back to civilization!Like every book in the Alien in My Pocket series, Forces of Nature mixes Common Core-aligned science with safe, hands-on experiments that young readers will love. This installment includes a build-your-own compass experiment.Publishers Weekly said of Alien in My Pocket: Blast Off!: "With its screwball comedy and lively dialogue, the novel gives readers the opportunity to laugh as they learn."
Fart Squad #2: Fartasaurus Rex
by Stephen Gilpin Seamus PilgerIt's the second adventure from the smelt-it, dealt-it, you-can-fasten-your-seat-belt-but-they-might-melt-it . . . fearless FART SQUAD! This laugh-out-loud chapter book series is perfect for Captain Underpants fans. With black-and-white illustrations throughout and port-a-potties full of bathroom humor, young readers will be giggling from start to finish.When Darren Stonkadopolis and the rest of the Fart Squad are bussed off to the Natural History Museum, Darren melts a petrified tar pit with a volcano-hot fart. And when he does, he lets out what the pit had been holding in--the deadliest farter in all history, the ferocious Fartasaurus Rex. Now it's up to the Fart Squad to chow down, power up, and blast this prehistoric beast back to the Flatulent Age before the whole town becomes fossil fuel!"If you can smell what this dino had for lunch, you might be dinner!"--It's a Gas with Smooth Flo on WCPU"Fart attacks are up 82 percent all over the city. Sneak fart attacks are up 90 percent."--Good Morning, Buttzville"The business end of this dino means business!"--PassingtonPost.com
Origami Airplanes Fun Pack
by Andrew DewarStart folding paper airplanes right away with this easy origami ebook.Origami Airplanes Fun Pack presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar.<P><P> Dewar has spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes that both look great and fly well. Origami Airplanes Fun Pack features a selection of the easiest-to-fold and best-flying paper airplanes.All the origami projects are designed to be simple enough to be considered "origami-for-kids" kits, and can be assembled by beginning origami folders. Paper airplanes are a great way for children to learn origami and gain an interest and appreciation for this fascinating art form. The flashy folding papers already have plane images printed on them, making the finished origami planes look as awesome as they fly. Folding lines are printed right on the paper so there is no need to make precise measurements. Just unpack, and start folding immediately.This origami ebook contains: Full-colored origami assembly book Step-by-step instructions and diagrams 6 original design projects for planesFun and accessible for both the paper crafts novice and the more season paper folder, this wonderfully giftable origami ebook gets you started right away and is a great value. The pre-colored origami paper is ready to fold-No scissors or glue required!Origami airplane projects include: Alpha Jet Spectre Phoenix Diamond Dart Soarer Star Clipper
Origami Dinosaurs
by Michael G. LafosseMake colorful and fun origami dinosaurs with this easy origami ebook.Origami Dinosaurs ebook is a unique collection of origami paper craft designs that help create folded paper models of awesome prehistoric creatures. <P><P>Brachiosaurus, Dimetrodon and a whole handful of impossible-to-pronounce dinos are brought to life with a few easy paper folds. World renowned origami artist and author Michael LaFosse designed these visually striking models for paper folders of all levels of skill including origami beginners. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home-or as a wonderful gift for dinosaur lovers.All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.The origami ebook contains: 2 full-colored, 32-page booklets Clear step-by-step instructions Easy-to-follow diagrams 20 simple origami dino projectsCraft these eye-catching origami for yourself, or share it as a gift for kids fascinated by dinosaurs.Origami projects include: Tyrannosaurus Rex Stegosaurus Velociraptor Simplesaurus Eryops And many more...
Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story
by Norma Olizon-Chikiamco Mark SalvatusThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines that teaches an important lesson about self esteem.<P><P>A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds self-confidence after spending a day with her classmates, Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story is an award-winning inspiring tale for young children everywhere. It's the story of a young girl named Pan de Sal who lives in the Philippines and thinks she's the unluckiest girl in the whole world. Aside from not liking her own name and finding her appearance strange, she doesn't have all the fancy things her classmates have. She can't even muster the courage to try out for the Glee Club, even though she has a beautiful voice.Things change suddenly when an unexpected event forces her into the limelight. With her innate talent and resourcefulness, Pan de Sal wins admiration of her classmates and finds the confidence she needs to fulfill her dreams.For anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or experienced adversity, Pan de Sal Saves the Day teaches children to see the unique qualities in everything and everyone, even themselves.
The Nuts: Sing and Dance in Your Polka-Dot Pants
by Eric Litwin Scott MagoonAnother playful and winning story by the author of Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes!Hazel Nut wants her family to sing and dance along with her, but they are just too busy! Who can she call? Why... her super-hip, disco-dancing Grandma Nut! In the second book of the Nuts series, Eric Litwin's playful call-and-response rhymes and Scott Magoon's hilarious illustrations invite readers young and old to join in on the fun.
The Black Stallion Picture Book
by Walter FarleyYoung Alec Ramsay is shipwrecked on a desert island with a horse destined to play an important part in his life. Following their rescue, their adventures continue in America. A simplified adaptation of the author's novel "The Black Stallion" for younger readers.
Singapore Children's Favorite Stories
by Diane Taylor L. K. Tay-AudouardThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary and oral culture.<P><P>Singapore Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories that provide an insight into the traditional culture and history of Singapore. Retold by Diane Taylor for an international audience, the whimsical watercolor illustrations by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard offer insight into Singapore's multicultural past and present, as well as its colonial roots. The famous story of the tiger under the billiard table at the Raffles Hotel is retold, as is the myth of how the name "Singapore" (Lion City) came about. Magical princesses, mermaids, tigers, pirates and buffalos compete for every child's attention.Singapore Children's Stories include: Queen of the Forest Vanished! The Pirates of Riau The Magical Princess The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Korean Children's Favorite Stories.
Go Fetch! #5
by Sebastien Braun Nancy KrulikWhen Sparky's owner leaves him with no one to play with, Sparky decides to beat the boredom with a bite of his magic bone. He finds himself in Washington, DC, among statues, a monument that looks like a giant stick, and a big white house with a huge yard (that he isn't allowed to play in). His new dog friend says he's happy roaming the city without his family, but Sparky isn't so sure he feels the same. Tag along as Sparky explores the United States capital--and tries not to get caught!
Dory Fantasmagory
by Abby HanlonMove over, Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean! Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality--and an imagination to match!As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her. But she's too much of a baby for them, so she's left to her own devices--including her wild imagination and untiring energy. Her siblings may roll their eyes at her childish games, but Dory has lots of things to do: outsmarting the monsters all over the house, escaping from prison (aka time-out), and exacting revenge on her sister's favorite doll. And when they really need her, daring Dory will prove her bravery, and finally get exactly what she has been looking for.With plenty of pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious book about an irresistible rascal is the new must-read for the chapter book set.
Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella
by Robert D. San SouciYou may think you know this story I am going to tell you, but you have not heard it for true. I was there. So I will tell you the truth of it. Here. Now.
Hammer Soup
by Ingrid Schubert Dieter SchubertKate keeps her house neat and tidy and her garden filled with fruit and vegetables. So when Bruce builds a ramshackle hut near her, she is not best pleased. All that banging infuriates her and he ignores the weeds multiplying around him while he goes fishing. Soon winter is upon them. What will happen when his shack is blown away?