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Investigate Materials: NYLON
by Nomad PressModern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education. Words to know, interesting facts, and fun photography help early learners explore the properties of nylon. Asking such questions as What is nylon and where do we get it? and Why is nylon slippery?, this book uses scientific inquiry to determine the characteristics that make it different from other textiles.
Investigate Materials: SILK
by Nomad PressModern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education. Using a question-and-answer approach and a variety of interactive prompts--such as words to know and important facts--students will learn the various properties that make silk a unique member of the textile family.
Investigate Materials: WOOL
by Nomad PressModern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education. Including photographic examples, interesting facts, and important words related to wool, this interactive exploration uses a question-and-answer approach that allows youngsters to make discoveries about this rough fabric and its similarities and differences with other materials.
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Kids
by John C. Maxwell Steve BjorkmanBestselling author John C. Maxwell brings his inspiring teachings to children in this illustrated picture book! Includes a read aloud by the author, John C. Maxwell, on supported devices.Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport--Woggleball--and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice. Papa tells them:"Woggles are winners, yes, that much is true.But whether you win depends upon YOU. Winning takes effort, this much you will see. What you learn from your loss can bring victory!"In Sometimes You Win--Sometimes you Learn for Kids, #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and motivational teacher John C. Maxwell adapts his inspiring life lessons for the youngest readers, showing kids that having the right attitude will help them turn any loss into a win.
Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire! (My Weirdest School #4)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotMrs. Meyer of the local fire department has been brought in to teach the students, but she is the weirdest safety expert in the world. She likes fire just a little too much. Will Mrs. Meyer catch on fire? Will she retire? What will transpire? <P><P>Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Toiletman! #17
by Aaron Blecha Nancy KrulikWhat's worse: the super burp or a super villain?Everyone knows George's best friend, Chris, is a really talented artist. So when the local comic book store promises to publish and sell his Toiletman superhero comic, of course George and his other best friend Alex are excited for Chris. But when they see Chris's rough draft and discover he's turned both of them into embarrassing villains in the story, George and Alex are so angry that they vow not to attend the party celebrating his book launch. Can they ever be friends again?
Broadway Doggie #10
by Sebastien Braun Nancy KrulikBright lights, big city! One bite of his magic bone and Sparky is in the Big Apple. With his new friend Barney as a guide, Sparky sees all the famous sights: Times Square, the Museum of Natural History, the Empire State Building, and more. When they reach the Broadway theaters, Barney confesses it's his dream to be a star. But will Barney get his big break? Or will Sparky accidentally steal the show?
Guinness World Records: Amazing Body Records!
by Christa RobertsA brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids!Amazing Body Records! is the ultimate book on the most hair-raising, tongue-wagging, head-turning world records. Meet the world's hairiest family, the most tattooed man, the planet's loudest burper, and many more amazing people whose unique talents and physical attributes have earned them a Guinness World Records title.Guinness World Records chapter books present the stories behind the greatest records with full-color photos and 100 records per book. The easy-to-read text is organized into engaging chapters that will captivate the most avid and reluctant readers alike!
Guinness World Records: Incredible Animals!
by Christa RobertsA brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids!Incredible Animals! might be the wildest Guinness World Records book yet. From jaw-dropping skills to unique physical traits, every furry, feathered, scaly, smooth, and slimy creature in this book has defied the odds and silenced the neigh-sayers to become the biggest, fastest, and coolest animals, from the jungle to your own backyard.Guinness World Records chapter books present the stories behind the greatest records through full-color photos and 100 records per book. The easy-to-read text is organized into engaging chapters that will captivate the most avid and reluctant young readers alike!
Don't Throw It To Mo!
by David A. AdlerWinner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Mo Jackson is a little boy with a big passion for sports. He may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest player, but he won't let that stop him from playing! <P><P>Mo is the youngest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don't mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. But Mo's coach has a plan to turn Mo's little size into a big win for the Robins!
The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery WilliamsThis is a classic story which encourages us to tumble, bump and bounce through each page alongside the rabbit. As he journeys from Christmas stocking to nursery to forests, losing bits of tail and whisker on the way, he finally learns what it means to be loved.
Let's Learn Tagalog: 64 Basic Tagalog Words and Their Uses-For Children Ages 4 and Up
by Imelda Fines GasmenLet's Learn Tagalog Kit is a complete language learning tool specially designed to introduce young children to the basic Tagalog sounds, words, and phrases in a fun and interactive way. <P><P> This kit is perfect for use in a classroom setting, for home schooling, on vacation, or anywhere else that learning takes place. It is intended for learners who have little or no background in the Tagalog language. It contains: 64 flash cards An audio CD with recordings of words, sentences and songs A wall chart showing the main words and phrases at a glance A 32-page Learning Guide for parents and teachers The 64 words are organized into thematic categories, including: My Family Colors Numbers Animals Food My Body Clothes My Day Each word is illustrated with a picture that serves as an effective visual aid to learning and remembering the word. The words often reflect cultural objects and can be studied in any order. Tagalog language learners may focus on one theme at a time or mix them up for greater variety. Simple example sentences are given for each word to show how they are used. The audio CD gives native-speaker pronunciations for all the words and sentences and also contains songs which promote interactive language learning. Finally, the kit includes a wall chart featuring all the pictures and words, and some bonus words; a booklet explaining how to use the flash cards, and additional activities; an audio CD and a wall chart.
Dallas Cowboys (Super Bowl Champions)
by Nate LeboutillierProfiles the Dallas Cowboys football team and their Super Bowl championships in 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, and 1995.
Warning - Do Not Open This Book!
by Adam Lehrhaupt Matthew ForsytheCAUTION! This book contains monkeys, alligators, and a whole lot of silliness. You really shouldn't be opening this book. I'm serious. Just put it back on the shelf. Right... now. You're still reading this? Well, don't say I didn't warn you... It looks like a book, it feels like a book, and it even smells like a book. But watch out... madness and mayhem lie within! <P><P> Debut author Adam Lehrhaupt urges you NOT to take a walk on the wild side in this humorous, interactive romp with inventive and engaging illustrations from Eisner Award-winning comic artist and rising star children's book illustrator Matthew Forsythe. Warning: Do Not Open This Book? won the E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor award and was a 2013 Huffington Post Best Picture Book honorable mention and an ALA Notable Children's Book. This quirky, subversive creation begs to be enjoyed again and again and again.
Solids, Liquids And Gases
by John M. PattenAn educational look at solids, liquids, and gasses for kids.
Mud! (Real Kids Readers, Level #1)
by Charnan SimonThis boy loves mud! And so do his friends. On this good mud day, they have a good time by slipping and slopping in the soft and squishy mud!
Go, Fractions!
by Judith Bauer Stamper Chris DemarestThe coach of the soccer team is a math teacher. And the name of the team is the Fractions. The numbers on the kids' uniforms are fractions. At half time, the kids eat orange slices that are cut in halves, quarters, and thirds. All of these fractions add up to two things-a winning team and lots of fun! Illustrated by Chris Demarest.
Last Stop On Market Street
by Matt de la Peña Christian RobinsonEvery Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty--and fun--in their routine and the world around them.<P><P> This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share.<P> Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal<P> A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book<P> A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2015<P> A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015
Second-grade Star
by Nancy Alberts[from the back cover] "No more boring old Kelly? Kelly has been waiting for the Spring Concert for weeks. This year it's going to be really special--some of the second graders will have a chance to be stars! That's when Kelly decides that, more than anything, she wants to be selected for a special part. But, no matter how hard she tries to impress her teacher, she isn't chosen. Now what? Well, Kelly soon realizes that sometimes being a star isn't all it's cracked up to be. And that she has her own way of shining just as brightly."
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #9: Amelia Bedelia on the Job
by Herman Parish Lynne AvrilIn the ninth chapter book in the New York Times-bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia and her friends at school explore different jobs and careers and think about what they want to be when they grow up! Amelia Bedelia is especially curious about her own father's line of work. If he spends the day pitching to a client, does that mean he plays a lot of baseball?The Amelia Bedelia chapter books star Amelia Bedelia as a young girl and feature funny family and friendship stories just right for fans of Judy Moody and Ivy + Bean. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since we first met the iconic character in 1963!
Gasp of the Ghoulish Guinea Pig #7
by Sam Hay Simon CooperJoe's latest visitor needs help fast--to save his litter mates from the ghoulish grave! Flash, a guinea pig, needs Joe to guard his family from an escaped snake! Will the Protector of Undead Pets prevail, or will Flash have company for his final crossing?
My Life in Pictures
by Deborah ZemkeFans of Amelia's Notebook and Judy Moody will love this friendship story bursting with doodles and pictures Bea Garcia is an artist. She draws anywhere and everywhere--but mostly in her own notebook. When Bea's first and only best friend Yvonne moves to Australia, not even drawing makes Bea feel better. And things only get worse when a loud, rambunctious boy moves in next door. He's nothing at all like Yvonne! But with a little imagination and a whole lot of doodles, Bea Garcia might just make a new friend. This first book in a brand-new chapter book series is a must-read for doodlers everywhere.
You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw (Here's Hank #7)
by Lin Oliver Henry Winkler Scott GarrettFind out what Hank cooks up in the seventh book of the series! Hank is nothing like his cousin Judith Ann. When she comes to stay with the Zipzer family while taking part in a junior chef competition, she gives off an air of perfection. She's an excellent cook, and doesn't let Hank forget it, either. But when Hank enters the competition, too, he finds out that he and Judith Ann have more in common than he thinks--and it's not cooking!From the Trade Paperback edition.