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Imagine you live in a small Kenyan village, where the sun rises over tall trees filled with doves. You wake to the sound of a rooster's crow, instead of an alarm clock and the school bus. Your afternoon snack is a tasty bug plucked from the sky, instead of an apple. And rather than kicking a soccer ball across a field, you kick a homemade ball of rags down a dusty road. But despite this, things aren't that different for a Kenyan child than they would be for an American kid, are they? With so much going on around you, it's just as easy to forget what your mama asked you to do!Simply written and set in a small, modern-day Kenyan village, this read-aloud is sprinkled with Kiswahili words and explanations of African customs as it describes the daily life of a Kenyan child.

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Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Blossom Valley is opening a new community center! But they need to generate buzz for the grand opening. Layla and the Bots know how to help: they will build a cupcake machine for the party! But will their invention be a piece of cake. or a recipe for disaster? With full-color artwork on every page, speech bubbles throughout, and a fun DIY activity that readers can try at home, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!

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Rex is bigger than all the other kids in class. He's bigger than his teachers! His gym clothes don't fit. His desk is too small. And he is horrible at playing hide-and-seek. But worst of all, everyone thinks he's super scary!But that doesn't get Rex down! Instead, he teaches everyone exactly why being different is great in this hilariously heartwarming story about making friends, getting along, and learning to say RAWR!From Todd Doodler, the creator of BEAR IN UNDERWEAR!, comes a silly story about a polite, well-behaved Tyrannosaurus Rex who discovers that being a dinosaur is tough work.

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Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Blossom Valley is opening a new community center! But they need to generate buzz for the grand opening. Layla and the Bots know how to help: they will build a cupcake machine for the party! But will their invention be a piece of cake. or a recipe for disaster? With full-color artwork on every page, speech bubbles throughout, and a fun DIY activity that readers can try at home, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!

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The Man With The Plan and his friends return in this fifth romp in the Swindle series!HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge. When Griffin Bing and his friends first met Luthor, he was a vicious attack dog working for the slimy S. Wendell Palomino, also known as Swindle. The kids rescued Luthor and never thought they'd see Swindle again. But now Swindle's returned, and he wants his dog back!Swindle has manipulated the law so that there's no way for Savannah Drysdale to keep Luthor in her house. But before he can be taken away, they decide to make him disappear, away from Swindle. Six kids. Three hideouts. One extremely large dog. What could possibly go wrong?

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Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?This stunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and interesting information, picks Serena Williams! G. O. A. T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time-and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. Serena Williams is the most decorated female tennis player of all time. She"s been ranked #1 by the Women"s Tennis Association countless times since 2002, and no one holds more Grand Slam titles-not just as a single"s player, but also, with her sister Venus, in women"s doubles. Find out all about this powerhouse player and her dozens of amazing victories in this entertaining book that"s packed with stats, sidebars, and details about the athlete"s journey. Sports-crazed kids will love it.

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Brother and Sister Bear take care of Oscar the pony in exchange for riding lessons from Farmer Ben. Before long, Oscar and the cubs are ready to enter the local horse show!Series Information Wholesome and cheerful, the Berenstain Bears have been delighting readers since 1962. Whether this good-hearted family is at home in their cozy tree house or venturing off into the community, they manage everyday challenges and milestones - like manners, chores, and doctor visits - sensibly and with touches of humor. These relatable characters make it easy for kids to understand and appreciate the central lesson in every story. And every story has a lesson, from overcoming sibling rivalry to the problems with watching too much TV, which makes this series a great teaching tool.

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Using fiction and nonfiction children's books as mentors, Trait Crate® Plus adds new life and energy to the teaching of writing through thoughtful and creative lessons that are ready-to-use tomorrow. Everything you need is provided. Traits Crate Plus helps students learn and use the six traits-ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions-to improve specific skills in writing. With six all-new mentor texts per grade and 24 time-saving lessons, Ruth Culham's Trait Crate® Plus expands and enriches the reading-and-writing experience. In addition to the valuable features and components of the original Trait Crate this enhanced edition offers: An emphasis on modes - narrative, informational, and opinion-to help you address higher standards. A companion website that provides access to dozens of downloadable pages for students, video interviews with children's authors, and student-friendly scoring guides. Culham's bestseller The Writing Thief, which takes a deep dive into the theory and practice of using mentor texts to teach the craft of writing. Mentor Texts: Ideas: If Kids Ran the World, by Leo and Diane Dillon Organization: Who Would Win? Whale vs. Giant Squid, by Jerry Pallotta Voice: Bugs in My Hair, by David Shannon Word Choice: The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf, by Mark Teague Sentence Fluency: Steve Jobs: A True Book, by Josh Gregory Conventions: Season of the Circle: A Native American Year, by Joseph Bruchac

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A compelling new fantasy series for readers who love animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world. "Themes of friendship and environmentalism combine in this magical school story."-Kirkus

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Katie Honors is a really brave kid. But sometimes she refuses to let go of her mom, and everything is flurried as she begins to cry. Her emotions feel frightening. But her mother assures Katie that she can be both brave and sad, brave and crying, brave and scared. This picture book masterfully explores how hard it can be for children when they're nervous or scared and must transition to new places and faces when they just don't feel quite ready. A poignant, honest, and insightful story, readers learn alongside Katie that bravery and fear are not mutually exclusive. Comfort for both children and parents in an all-too-familiar situation.

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Kristy's mom got married again last summer and now Kristy and her family live in a new neighborhood. The kids there aren't very friendly. In fact, they're. well, snobs. They criticize Kristy's clothes. They make fun of the Baby-sitters Club. And worst of all, they laugh at Louie, Kristy's pet collie, who's going blind. Nobody does that and gets away with it!Kristy's fighting mad-and she's not going to put up with it much longer. If anybody can beat a Snob Attack, it's the Baby-sitters Club. And that's just what they're going to do!

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In this funny picture book, bestselling illustrator Henry Cole shows kids different ways to be kind with his hysterical cartoon animal characters. Each page features a different way to be a good person, like using proper manners, telling someone they are special, or sharing a treat! The text is accompanied by two or three related vignettes of different animals giving examples of ways to be good. And in one illustration out of each set, one animal (like a cat peering into a fishbowl!) may not be doing the best job of being kind!The animal characters and simple text will help readers learn the importance of kindness in a fun way with lots of kid appeal. Our animal friends will show you Exactly how it is done Make sure to look closely Kindness can be very FUN!

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In each playful spread of this read-aloud bedtime book, parents are ready to put their kids to bed - but these youngsters just happen to be dinosaurs! And though they may stomp and slam their tails a bit, in the end they act a lot like people: they give a big kiss, turn out the light, and whisper "good night." Filled with wonderful detail and humor, children and their parents will love the expressions and antics of the eleven different dinosaur children depicted here, and each species is spelled out somewhere in the young dinosaur's bedroom. In the end, young dinosaurs behave a lot like people do: They give a big kiss, turn out the light, tuck in their tails, and whisper "good night." Delightful illustrations and lilting rhymes make the perfect reading-aloud and promote memorization as well as word recognition skills.

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From early in his life, Lonnie Johnson has had a love for rockets, robots, and inventions and a mind for creativity. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, Lonnie developed persistence and a passion for problem solving, which became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer. He worked on planes and rockets at the U. S. Air Force and NASA. But he has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults with his invention, the Super Soaker water gun.

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Polar bears can smell a seal through three feet of ice, while grizzlies can smell a dead animal ten miles away. But would this sense of smell matter in a fight? What would happen if a polar bear and a grizzly bear fought each other? With this book, readers can study the stats, predict the winner, and then witness the imaginary battle! This book is packed with amazing and fun facts about where the bears live, how they hunt, and what they eat. Readers will study the bears' physical features, from teeth to claws, and fill in a checklist about who has the advantage when it comes to size, hunting skills, sense of smell, speed, and more. Which bear will be the final victor? Find out in this gripping nonfiction read!Series Information This innovative science series introduces young readers to animal species by pitting two creatures against one another and asking kids to predict which one would prevail. Each book is illustrated with vivid, full-color pictures and features two animals that rarely, if ever, meet in the wild. Readers use information about each animal's physical attributes, nearest relatives, diet, survival tactics, and more to determine which creature would win in a fight. With easy-to-navigate layouts and just a few key facts per page, these books encourage kids to draw scientific conclusions by using reasoning skills and creative thinking.

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In his first children"s book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals shares a tender story that helps kids understand how our families are strengthened by God"s love. Drawing on key ideas from his #1 New York Times bestseller Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd offers a fun and sweet tale about how developing a close relationship with God spills over into healthy relationships with our family and friends. Seven-year-old Isabella loves spending time with her mom and dad, so she feels left out when they prepare to go on a date night without her. Her father brings her into the kitchen and uses the faucet, a pitcher, and cups of water to illustrate how God fills him and Isabella"s mom with love, and they pour love into each other by taking time for their relationship. Then all that love overflows onto their kids! When we make room for ourselves to be filled with God's love and care for our most important relationships, nobody"s "cup of love" will run dry.

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Five misfits. One magical wish. Bestselling author Suzanne Selfors brings heart and humor to this middle grade novel about a group of misfits who find true friendship where they least expect it. Leilani dreams of being friends with the most popular girls in her class-the Haileys-who are always throwing awesome themed sleepovers. She devises a master plan: throw her own sleepover of the century and invite them!When Tutu, her grandmother, accidentally mails Leilani's invitations to the DO NOT INVITE list, the best sleepover in the history of the world becomes the worst. Instead of the Haileys, the only guests are the three kids Leilani definitely did not want to show up: the neighbor who never speaks, the girl who draws mean pictures of her, and her farting older cousin. At least her best friend August will be there. Leilani and her guests decide to make Tutu's recipe for Sleepover Soup, which requires each of them to collect one ingredient that has significant meaning in their lives. They embark on a scavenger hunt that reveals unexpected surprises. What Leilani finds is not what she wanted, but it might just be even better.

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Sticky-gooey, jam to spread with peanut butter smeared on bread. Nighttime is snack time for a mischievous mouse, whose colorful antics in the kitchen of a human family are a joy to follow. As anyone small in a big people's world can tell you, some mess is inevitable - milk spills, after all, and crackers scatter. Wielding enormous forks and knives is bound to be a difficult task. But Mouse isn't content to merely eat the food he finds: he rakes corn flakes into a pile to jump in, builds a castle out of sugar, and pops the tops off of bottles and jars just for fun. In a climax that will send young readers into fits of laughter, a tired and satiated Mouse refuses to accept the blame for the havoc he's wreaked: "'Who made this awful mess?' asks Mouse. 'These people need to clean their house!'" He takes a bath in a teacup and makes his way to bed, leaving children to imagine the reaction of the family coming downstairs for breakfast. Bursting with exuberance, Mouse Mess is a joyful ode to disorder. Linnea Riley's color-saturated collages were made using paper sponged with watercolor paint, and the resulting images are almost palpably multidimensional. Kids will rejoice in the mouse-sized perspective of the pictures, which refrain from giving a people's-eye view of the kitchen counter until the very end. Sure to entertain, delight, and even - beware - inspire, this gloriously bright picture book will be a favorite for years to come.

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Five-year-old Katie is a good kid - most of the time. But sometimes. say when her little brother knocks down her beautiful castle after she told him not to touch it and she knows she'll never be able to make it look that good again. sometimes Katie gets so mad she's just not herself. Sometimes she's Bombaloo. Being Bombaloo is scary. But a little time out and a lot of understanding from Mom help Bombaloo calm down. And cleaning up the mess that Bombaloo made, then sharing hugs and sorries with her family, help Katie feel like Katie again. This reassuring tale about dealing with tantrums will resonate with families everywhere.

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It's September 11, 2001. Brandon, a nine-year-old boy, goes to work for the day with his dad. at the World Trade Center in New York City. When two planes hit the towers, Brandon and his father are trapped inside a fiery nightmare as terror and confusion whirl around them. Can they escape-and what will the world be like when they do?In present-day Afghanistan, Reshmina is an eleven-year-old girl who is used to growing up in the shadow of war, but she has dreams of peace and unity. When she ends up harboring a wounded young American soldier, she and her entire family are put in mortal danger. But Reshmina also learns something surprising about the roots of this endless war. With his trademark skill, Alan Gratz delivers an action-packed and insightful story of two kids whose lives connect in unexpected ways, and reminds us how the past and present are always more linked than we think. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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With this wonderful adaptation of "The Wheels on the Bus," kids can sing out vehicle names in both English and Spanish!

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Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make new friends both big and small. First, they go on a field trip to the tide pools and meet the small animals who live there. Then, Vera and Beaker meet friendly sea monsters, and show them around the town of Tidal Grove! With text from Stonewall Award-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and bright, colorful artwork from artist Kat Uno, Mermaid Days is sure to be every young reader's favorite new series. Each book also includes a page of nonfiction ocean information; in this book, readers will learn all about tide pools. Balancing easy-to-read text, endless humor and charm, light nonfiction, and a loveable cast of underwater creatures, these laugh-out-loud stories are the perfect fit for new readers!

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This book explores measuring elements from length and weight and time, with stunning pictures of the colorful animals of the Amazon. ABOUT THE SERIES: In Nature Numbers, math is beautiful, recognizable, and all around us! Highly engaging pictures of animals and nature scenes, along with cool chalk illustrations, are used to introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them.

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Ready-to-take practice tests, just for fifth graders, to give kids the practice and confidence they need to succeed on standardized reading tests. Each test reviews the following skills: finding the main idea reading for detail understanding vocabulary making inferences sequencing understanding cause and effect understanding author's purpose understanding fact and opinion

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Bird wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to eat or play - too grumpy even to fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," says Bird. He walks past Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walks past Rabbit, who also could use a walk. Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox join in, too. Before he knows it, a little exercise and companionship help Bird shake his bad mood. This winsome, refreshingly original picture book is sure to help kids (and grown-ups) giggle away theirs, too!

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In this latest installment, Super Kid, the neighborhood's spunky hero, stands up for everyone, no matter their shape, size, or the color of their skin.

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On his first day as the new kid in school, shy Yefferson"s name is consistently mispronounced to his discomfort and embarrassment. With his family"s support, Yefferson finds the courage to stand up for himself and his namesake. Yefferson, Actually is wonderful new picture book to embrace in the pantheon of classic Back to School stories. Follow sweet and unassuming Yefferson - proudly pronounced with the sound the Y makes in Spanish, not the J in English - as learns to overcome what is a common, but often undiscussed hurdle for all shy kids entering a new school year: correctly teaching people how to say your name correctly. In a picture book market that too often doesn"t highlight Latinx boys as the main characters of their own stories, Yefferson stands up and stands out for his kindness, gentleness, and strength when he treats others how he wants to be treated. Perfect for lovers of King of Kindergarten and Alma and How She Got Her Name, Yefferson, Actually is the debut picture book for both authors and the illustrator, and the first book in a new series centered on Yefferson and his friends" adventures. This back-to-school book is the perfect addition for your little one"s at-home library, as it will motivate them to stand up for themselves and realize that their familial roots came from growing seeds of pride and history.

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Some kids have dogs and some kids have cats, but Buzz has a pet fly! In this first book of the hilarious series, Buzz enters his winged buddy in the Amazing Pet Competition. The judges scoff until they see all the extraordinary tricks the little fly can do. Series Information: Eye-popping illustrations bring incredible (and slightly gross) humor to this imaginative series about a boy and his beloved pet fly. Buzz and Fly Guy have the perfect friendship: They're loyal, curious, and adventurous. Fly Guy can even say Buzz's name! Whether it's a football game, a school lunch, or a road trip, there's no stopping this duo. And isn't that what friendship's all about? With simple text and entertaining stories, these readers keep kids coming back for more.

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Peppa loves her favorite superhero, Super Potato! But can she be super, just like him? Mummy Pig thinks so!Little ones will love this original Peppa Pig storybook with a SUPER glitter-y cover. It also includes a fact sheet in the back to help all kids be super, too.

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The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters Jessi knows a secret language! She learned it from Matt Braddock, the BSC's newest charge. Matt's been deaf since birth, and he uses sign language to speak. Since Jessi is Matt's baby-sitter, she's been using sign language, too. Soon all the kids in Stoneybrook want to learn to sign... which keeps the Baby-sitters busy. Jessi's the busiest of all: she working on another secret just for Matt. Will she be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event?The best friends you'll ever have-with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

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Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends continue to meet a variety of new community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q & A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down!Key features: An illustrated, fun adventure with Theo and Emma keeps readers engaged. Nonfiction sidebars illustrated with real photos enhance the story and provide key information about each community helper. A map of the neighborhood helps situate each character within the community. A Q & A with the community helper exposes readers to a fun nonfiction text feature while providing key information. A photo guide shows tools used at work by each community helper.

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Get ready for Fly Guy's wacky new tricks as he saves the day! In the latest installment of Tedd Arnold's New York Times-bestselling Fly Guy series, Fly Guy puts on a show with all the new tricks that Buzz taught him. But when Fly Guy shows off The Backstroke, The Dizzy Doozie, and The Big Booger at dinner-time, Buzz tells Fly Guy only to do the tricks on command. The tricks come in handy when an annoying kid starts picking on Buzz and Fly Guy, and by the time Fly Guy pulls off The Big Booger, he runs away. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this fun, zany story about Fly Guy's exciting new tricks and how they end up helping Buzz and Fly Guy.

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Learn the Facts and Feel the Adventure Aboard This Doomed Ship This unique mix of fact and fiction immerses readers in the breathtaking true story of the most famous maritime disaster in history. Lavishly illustrated with period photos of the ship Fictionalized first-person accounts put readers in the heart of the action Relays important facts in a fun, engaging way Oversized format emphasizes the massive scale of the ship In this fascinating book, follow the story of the "Titanic" through a series of magazine articles. From the construction of the ship to testimonials of some of the survivors, this book provides many different viewpoints. The firsthand account of a journalist on the ship during the fatal maiden voyage gives the exciting and tragic details. This unusual book uses a variety of media to bring the story of the Titanic to life in gripping detail. Through a combination of primary sources, fictionalized narratives, illustrations, and historical photographs, kids learn about the ship's construction, the fanfare that accompanied its launch, the tragic disaster, the aftermath, and the subsequent investigation. It's a thorough introduction to this much-studied event that will hold the attention of readers from beginning to end.

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Mites and lice, fleas, ticks, and tapeworms - most living creatures that have a habitat also are a habitat, including you (are you itchy yet?). Unwelcome guests - parasites - are everywhere, from the barnacles hitching a ride on a humpback whale's head to the tiny flies that control a bee's brain and make it literally dig its own grave. Now an expert team returns for an in-depth look at how these insidious critters do it, whether it's leaping aboard moving targets or morphing their body shapes, and what their unwitting hosts have learned to do to fight back and reclaim their space. It's the little things that count, as the creators of Poop and Extreme Animals return to expose the parasites among us."The subject is inherently fascinating for kids, and those who settle in to read will find a good deal of information." - Booklist

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Raise your leg or antenna, and make the BUG SCOUT pact:"I promise to fly, I promise to crawl Or make a cool web, or roll into a ball. I pledge to be brave and adventurous too. And do all of the things that bugs like to do!"Meet Doug, Abby, and Josh: the BUG SCOUTS! Doug and Abby love everything about being Bug Scouts: their super-duper top-secret headquarters, earning bug badges, wearing scout gear, and, of course, snacks. Josh, meanwhile, is a grump and doesn't like anything (except the snacks). The Bug Scouts begin to work on earning the "foraging" bug badge, which they can only get if they successfully find an edible plant. Together, they head into the woods in search for adventure and something to eat. But will they be able to avoid the poisonous plants and manage to not get eaten by a clever frog?!With laugh-out-loud humor, puns galore, kid-friendly artwork, and endless heart, Bug Scouts is the perfect early graphic novel series for enthusiasts of Dog Man, Narwhal and Jelly, and Cat Stronauts. So get on your hiking boots, put on your binoculars, and head into wacky adventures with THE BUG SCOUTS. Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters

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This tale does double duty as an intriguing mystery and a primer on collective nouns for animals. A group of squirrels-called a "scurry"-express concern when a "mischief of mice" who once played in the woods disappear. After the squirrels ask other forest creatures what might have occurred and accuse still others of committing foul deeds, an aptly named "sleuth of bears" step in to solve the puzzle. The game"s afoot-literally-as the bears wisely follow tracks in the snow, which lead them to a tree. Could the mice be inside? This delightful, clever book works on several levels: It"s an atmospheric tale, told in charming, effortless rhyme, as well as a terrific vocabulary builder that introduces kids to collective nouns such as a "clutter of spiders," a "skulk of foxes," and a "gaze of raccoons." These group names are fun to know, and adults sharing this book with youngsters can extend the learning by exploring the backmatter, which offers more information on the collective nouns, and then by asking kids to consider how well these group names suit the creatures.

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On the first day of first grade, there will be lots of fun! This is the perfect book to share with a kindergartner getting ready for the step up to "big kid" school!

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History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how they survived.

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Young learners will love these funny, easy-to-read little books with text in both English and Spanish. These simple stories feature high-frequency words, rhyming, and adorable illustrations on topics that kids love. Perfect as a bilingual resource for early learners or for introducing English speakers to a new language. Includes 20 books and a family guide.

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This bright box is packed with 20 decodable tales to help your child learn to read with confidence! Each engaging title focuses on a key phonics skill, from long vowels and vowel teams to digraphs and more. Kid-pleasing characters-nice mice, sleepy apes, giant toads, wacky whales, and grumpy monsters-make every story a joy to read. Includes a how-to guide with links to playful, skill-building worksheets. Perfect for reluctant learners!

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In this compelling and heartfelt mystery story, Janae Marks-author of the acclaimed bestselling From the Desk of Zoe Washington-follows a young girl reshaping her meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead. Two starred reviews! A Project Lit Club Book Club Selection, S & L Lead Title, Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year, and Kids' Indie Next List Pick!"Joyful. A book that kids will love." -Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me Joy Taylor has always believed home is the house she lived in her entire life. But then her dad lost his job, and suddenly, home becomes a tiny apartment with thin walls, shared bedrooms, and a place for tense arguments between Mom and Dad. Hardest of all, Joy doesn"t have her music to escape through anymore. Without enough funds, her dreams of becoming a great pianist-and one day, a film score composer-have been put on hold. A friendly new neighbor her age lets Joy in on the complex"s best-kept secret: the Hideout, a cozy refuge that only the kids know about. And it"s in this little hideaway that Joy starts exchanging secret messages with another kid in the building who also seems to be struggling, until-abruptly, they stop writing back. What if they"re in trouble?Joy is determined to find out who this mystery writer is, fast, but between trying to raise funds for her music lessons, keeping on a brave face for her little sister, and worrying about her parents" marriage, Joy isn"t sure how to keep her own head above water.

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After inheriting a grieving fox spirit, a Chinese American boy must learn to embrace his heritage to solve the mystery of his brother's death in Jesse Q Sutanto's magical, action-packed middle grade fantasy, Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit. Theo Tan doesn't want a spirit companion. He just wants to be a normal American kid, playing video games, going to conventions, and using cirth pendants to cast his spells like everyone else. But, when his older brother dies, Theo ends up inheriting Jamie's fox spirit, Kai. Kai isn't happy about this either. Theo is nothing like Jamie, and the two of them have never gotten along. But, when they realize the mysterious journal Jamie left Theo is filled with clues and secret codes, it's clear that something strange was going on with Jamie's internship at Reapling Corp. But the only way onto the campus is the highly competitive "Know Your Roots" summer camp program, a celebration of Chinese and Indian cultures designed to help connect students with their heritage. Theo and Kai will have to put aside their differences long enough to honor Jamie's last wishes, or the mystery he died for will remain unsolved forever.

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Evan Pao is ready for a fresh start. He and his mom and sister have moved from California to Haddington, Virginia, for just that: to begin a new life outside the shadow of his dad's criminal activities. Here in Virginia, maybe they could escape the hostility and the sideways looks. Maybe he could just be Evan, again. Only, it turns out that Evan is the only Chinese American kid in his class here, and nobody is going to let him forget it-especially not his new classmate Brady. In school, Evan finds himself facing a barrage of casual ignorance as well as Brady's bullying. But everything comes to a head when a violent incident forces Evan to confront what it means to stand out, what it means to stand up, and what it means to forgive. Wendy Wan-Long Shang, the critically acclaimed author of Asian/Pacific American Library Association Award for Children's Literature winner The Great Wall of Lucy Wu, weaves a timely and deeply moving portrait of all the secret battles Evan Pao must fight as he struggles to figure out how he fits into this country's past, as well as his own family's. and where that leaves him in the present.

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More than just a traditional read-aloud, Cozy Corner™ interactive storytime engages and empowers the whole child!This Cozy Corner™ Individual Theme includes:-A Robust Program Guide-Storytime Plan Card focus-1 Big Book (My River by Shari Halpern)-2 Read-Aloud Trade Books (Ten Little Fish by Audrey and Bruce Wood, One Nighttime Sea by Deborah Lee Rose)-Story Character Card Punch-Outs-Mini-Poster-Putumayo Kids Music CD-An oversized plastic carrying bag with identifying sticker-Vocabulary: Naming & Describing Words-Comprehension: Relate to Own Experience-Print Awareness: Distinguish Words & Numbers-Social Development: Sharing-Curriculum Link: The World Around Us

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Gabby unboxes a sleeping bag and slippers just in time for a sleepover in the Dollhouse! Gabby is so excited, but her friend Pillow Cat is nervous because she"s never been to a sleepover before. It"s up to Gabby, Pandy, and Kitty Fairy to cheer her up and make sure everyone has a fun time!This Scholastic Level One Reader is perfect for kids just learning to read

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Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! I want to see bugs!Insect-enamored kids who share the narrator's sentiment won't want to miss this creature-filled extravaganza, which pairs a delightful, nonsense rhyme with bold, full-color collage illustrations. Buzzing bees, fuzzy caterpillars, hopping grasshoppers, fluttering butterflies, and curly, roly-poly bugs fairly bounce off the page, and are described in language simple enough for younger children to understand. Older readers looking for more information can cross-reference actual-size illustrations of the insects, and check the "Bug-O-Meter" to find answers to questions about lives and habitats. The success of this energetic picture book will come as no surprise to fans familiar with Barner's previous effort, Dem Bones, which introduced readers to this author/illustrator's keen appreciation of the icky side of science that kids most enjoy.

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Percy Jackson has ADHD, dyslexia, and a taste for trouble, so he's stuck going to a private school in upstate New York for hard-to-handle kids. If he doesn't get his life into shape, this could be the sixth school he's expelled from. Then one day, Percy's world is turned upside down. His math teacher turns into a terrifying monster who tries to kill him, he finds out his best friend is half human and half goat, and he discovers the truth behind the father he never knew: his father is the Greek god Poseidon. Now Percy is on his way to yet another school, a training camp for half-bloods on Long Island, where he finds himself at the center of a fierce battle between Poseidon, Zeus, and Hades. If he can find Zeus's missing lightning bolt within ten days, disaster will be averted. But can he do it? Follow Percy's mythic adventures as he travels from this world to the Underworld to Mount Olympus in a heart-pounding modern odyssey that was a #1 New York Times bestseller.

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It doesn't take a lot to conserve water. Taking action can be as simple as taking a shower instead of a bath or finding and fixing leaky toilets. Kids learn this and more about what they can do to help in 10 Things I Can Do to Save Water. Now in Spanish.

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