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STAT: Standing Tall And Talented- A slam-dunk new fiction series from NBA superstar Amar'e Stoudemire!Eleven-year-old Amar'e Stoudemire has a lot going on. He loves to go skateboarding in the park. He takes his school work very seriously. He helps out with his dad's landscaping company. And he likes to play basketball with his best friends, but just for fun. When a group of older kids start disrespecting his boys on their neighborhood basketball court, there is only one solution. Amar'e must step in and use his athletic ability and intelligence to save the day. This experience leads Amar'e to realize that basketball is his true passion. Based on the life of All-Star NBA sensation Amar'e Stoudemire, who overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular figures in sports today. Amar'e is just as versatile in his off the court life as he is on. He is devoted to several charities. He promotes literacy and education. He is a media darling. And he has an amazing story to tell in this heartfelt, accessible middle-grade series.

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Fire. Flood. Ice. Three forces of nature. Three kids swept up in a looming global catastrophe. Can they survive? In California, Akira Kristiansen is driving through the mountains with his dad when a wildfire sparks-and grows scarily fast. In just moments, Akira and his family have to evacuate but which way is safe with fire all around them?In Churchill, Manitoba, Owen Mackenzie is running a tour for travelers who've come to see the polar bears. Lately the bears show up more and more as the ice thins. When Owen and his friend see a bear much too close for comfor, they end up in a fight for their lives. In Miami, a hurricane bears down on Natalie Torres. That's not so uncommon. but everyone's saying this could be it. The Big One. Natalie and her mom don't have anywhere to run to, so they hunker down to ride out the storm. Separated by hundreds of miles, Akira, Owen, and Natalie each struggle to survive against seemingly insurmountable odds. What ultimately connects the three kids is both surprising and hopeful: a commitment to changing the world, however and wherever they can. Just as Refugee brought awareness of the refugee crisis to young readers, this latest tour-de-force from Alan Gratz will shed light on the increasingly urgent threat of climate change-while taking readers on a nonstop adventure that will keep them turning the pages, and making their own plans to better the world.

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Today is a pool day in the city! The sun is shining, so what are you waiting for? Friends and family. Kids and grandparents. Big bodies and small bodies. Everybody is welcome at our pool! Get ready for swimming and splashing, zigzagging and dunking, and racing and laughing. The merriment, beauty, and comforting routines of a pool day are on full display in this celebration of an urban summer tradition.

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Brimming with kid-friendly facts and engaging illustrations, this hilarious introduction to the brain is deliciously good fun for all.

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Becca Singer is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend, Harper, dumped her, and Becca is totally friendless and alone. Then the box arrives in the mail. Inside the box? One bracelet, plus a mysterious note telling Becca to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet-why not, right?-and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends. And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca's BFF, from all the kids at school to the teachers (!) to her own mom (!!). As things spin out of control, Becca starts to wonder: Is this wish a curse? And stay tuned for Book Two, co-written by Sarah Mlynowski and Debbie Rigaud, when a girl in Ohio gets the bracelet in the mail and makes a new wish! This series is perfect for fans of Whatever After, Upside-Down Magic, Twisted Tales, The Baby-Sitters Club, and all stories told with warmth and sparkle.

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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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Sammy Baker, 12, is a quiet kid who wishes he wasn't so shy and timid. He is frightened but eager to prove he can be brave. On Halloween night, he follows his friends to the Barlow House, an abandoned mansion on the edge of the woods. It's rumored a whole family died in the house many years before, and everyone knows there are ghosts there. Just past midnight, he feels a cold tingle at the back of his neck. The cold seeps down, a heavy chill he has never felt before. Soon, his whole head feels like a block of ice. He's about to scream - but the cold feeling vanishes. He realizes the others are watching him - because he's panting so frantically. Sammy doesn't realize that his body has been invaded by a ghost known as The Haunter. The Haunter takes over Sammy's brain and gives him instructions that he has to obey. But The Haunter's commands become more and more dangerous. And then life-threatening. And to his horror, Sammy realizes The Haunter's goal - to turn Sammy into a ghost, too!

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A fresh, modern spin on a classic fairy tale, from bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski!Mirror, mirror, on the basement wall. Once upon a time my brother and I were normal kids. The next minute? The mirror in our basement slurped us up and magically transported us inside Snow White's fairy tale. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. But hey - we're heroes! We stopped Snow White from eating the poisoned apple. Hooray! Or not. If Snow White doesn't die, she won't get to meet her prince. And then she won't get her happy ending. Oops. Now it's up to us to: Avoid getting poisoned Sneak into a castle Fix Snow White's story And then, fingers crossed, find our way home.

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An all-new original graphic novel starring Marvel's Lunella Lafayette (Moon Girl) and her pet dinosaur!Just in time for the debut of her original Disney TV show, Lunella Lafayette - aka the smartest person in the Marvel Universe - gets her own original graphic novel! When a rad-skating band of thieves start going wild, it's up to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur to take to the streets and put a stop to their crime spree - while making sure to bust a few sweet moves along the way! But can Lunella balance fighting crime AND training with her all new, all awesome derby team - especially when it turns out that team might be up to no good?Set against the backdrop of her vibrant Lower East Side community, this hilarious graphic novel with a diverse cast of characters will be a hit with kids everywhere.

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Reina Ramos is the creation of Emma Otheguy, a children"s author who writes about Latin identity. The Reina I Can Read stories have engaging illustrations from Andrs Landazabal. Reina can"t wait for her cousin"s visit. At first, it"s not as much fun as she"d imagined. Andrs is always talking to Abuela about people and places Reina doesn't know. But their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andrs. Reina Ramos: Tour Guide is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. The story contains several Spanish words.

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"MAYBE I'M GOOD AT SOMETHING I DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT YET." Everyone in Maggie Diaz's life seems to be finding their true passion. The one thing that defines them as a person. Her best friends Zoey and Julian are too busy to hang out after school thanks to band and comics club. Mom is finishing her last semester in college. And Maggie's perfect older sister Caro is perfectly-perfect at sports and tutoring. So Maggie cooks up a plan to join every club she can! But trying to fit in with type-A future leaders, gardening whizzes, and the fearless kids in woodshop is intimidating, exhausting, and seriously confusing. And juggling homework, friends, and all of her after-school activities is way harder than it looks. Seventh grade is all about figuring out who you are - good thing Maggie Diaz has the perfect plan!

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Third-grader Ell Ray, a "shrimpy, goof-up kid," discovers magic all around him when he and his schoolmates participate in the Oak Glen Primary School talent show and work together on a wedding shower gift for their teacher.

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Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie Snchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet. The mare is skittish, headstrong, and hurt - and Carolina is determined to ride her. Chelsie, who considers herself too good to clean stalls, certainly doesn't seem like a real horse girl. Caro knows she's the only one who can help Velvet recover, and she's ready to prove it - no matter what it takes. The girls may discover they have more in common than they think. including a passion for bringing the healing power of horses to every kid.

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Piggy has returned, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. WHAT other new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies?With themes of friendship and doing good, Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea is packed with action and hilarity. Featuring "Chomp-O-Rama," a brand-new song, a monstrous Mighty Mite - and so much more than ever before! IT'S HEROIC, IT'S EPIC!For more creative, heartfelt adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants! A new edition of The Adventures of Captain Underpants includes a brand new 32-page Dog Man comic! Look for the official Dog Man Coloring Book coming soon, too!

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You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin.

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Sharon Robinson, the daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, has crafted a hearwarming, true story about growing up with her father. When Jackie Robinson retires from baseball and moves his family to Connecticut, the beautiful lake on their property is the center of everyone's fun. The neighborhood children join the Robinson kids for swimming and boating. But oddly, Jackie never goes near the water. In a dramatic episode that first winter, the children beg to go ice skating on the lake. Jackie says they can go-but only after he tests the ice to make sure it's safe. The children prod and push to get Jackie outside, until hesitantly, he finally goes. Like a blind man with a stick, (contd.)

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Internationally bestselling author Elizabeth Eulberg pens an unforgettable journey that's heartwarming, hilarious, and heavy on both romance and jetlag. Everything makes Babette laugh, until she discovers it's okay not to feel okay sometimes. This laugh-out-loud gem about friendship, big feelings, and learning to show your true self is perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and The Day the Crayons Quit."A chuckle-worthy reminder that kids needn't feel sheepish for showing their vulnerable sides." - Kirkus Reviews Babette's life is filled with joy. She loves to giggle and be silly. And she loves to make her friends laugh, too. But Babette also laughs when nothing is funny. Like when she feels sad or mad or bad. Hiding her true feelings is tangling her insides into a knotand giving her a bellyache!Is acting happy all the time everything it's cracked up to be?Will Babette's friends still like her if she doesn't pretend?

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In this Girls Who Code picture book, Pearl"s smarts are taken for a spin at an amusement park. Vivid artwork and giggle-worthy humor introduces kids to the fun of coding.

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Four years ago, Brynn left Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favorite teacher-a story that made headlines after the teacher's body was found by three Saint Ambrose students in the woods behind their school. The case was never solved. Now that Brynn is moving home and starting her dream internship at a true-crime show, she's determined to find out what really happened. The kids who found Mr. Larkin are her way in, and her ex-best friend, Tripp Talbot, was one of them. Without his account of events, the other two kids might have gone down for Mr. Larkin's murder-but instead, thanks to Tripp, they're now at the top of the Saint Ambrose social pyramid. Tripp's friends have never forgotten what Tripp did for them that day, and neither has he. Just like he hasn't forgotten that everything he told the police was a lie. Digging into the past is bound to shake up the present, and when Brynn begins to investigate what happened in the woods that day, she uncovers secrets that might change everything-about Saint Ambrose, about Mr. Larkin, and about her ex-best friend, Tripp Talbot. Four years ago someone got away with murder. More terrifying is that they might be closer than anyone thinks

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Dawn Schafer is the newest member of The Baby-sitters Club. While she's still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook after moving from sunny California, she's eager to accept her first big job. But taking care of the three Barrett kids would be too much for any baby-sitter. The house is always a mess, the kids are out of control, and Mrs. Barrett never does any of the things she promises. On top of all that, Dawn wants to fit in with the other members of the BSC, but she can't figure out how to get along with Kristy. Was joining The Baby-sitters Club a mistake?

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The old lady looks at the date. It's Halloween! Let's celebrate. The Old Lady prepares for Halloween in this Level 1 story featuring simple sentences, words to sound out, and rhymes just right for the beginning reader! Scholastic Readers encourage the joy and fun of reading with topics that kids love-perfect for children beginning to read on their own!

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In this award-winning science picture book, favorite author Arthur Dorros introduces readers to the fascinating society of ants. Through lively explanations and detailed cartoon-like pictures, he uses the example of the harvester ant to show the complexity with which ant communities are organized. As in a people city, he explains, each individual has a specific job: some ants clean the nest, others dig new tunnels, and some gather food, while the queen of each ant city keeps busy laying eggs. As children will see, the success of the city depends on qualities of industriousness and cooperation. Sure to enthrall bug-minded kids, this clever introduction encourages up-close exploration, with instructions for making a simple ant farm.

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David is obsessed with reaching the next level in his favorite video game. Whether he's playing Bunny Bot Fighters or Ultimate Rhino Races, he's so single minded in his pursuit of reaching the next level that he turns down invitations from friends to play outside. But one day, his game quits working, and he's on "Level Sad." So, with nothing else to do, he reluctantly goes outside to play."Today I'm trying to skateboard. I have to learn to stand on the skateboard while it rolls, without falling off. It feels like I'm on Level One of a really hard game." But if he can master staying on the board, his friend Michael will show him how to do turns, and "that'll be like Level Two." Soon, David is doing turns and is ready to learn how to do jumps!Still unable to play video games, David lets his friend Bianca convince him to try playing basketball. Dribbling is hard, but David wants to level up so he'll get a new red jersey. Pretty soon, he's on Level 12 of skateboarding and Level 8 of basketball, and he's ready to try diving and dirt biking. Eventually his video game is fixed, but by then he has discovered that leveling up in real life is more exciting than leveling up on the screen. Popular kids' book author Gwendolyn Zepeda teams up again with artist and illustrator Pablo Torrecilla to create a lively story that will have young readers laughing in commiseration with a kid consumed by imaginary goals. Following up on their acclaimed I Kick the Ball / Pateo el balon, this talented pair has once again crafted an appealing bilingual picture book that will encourage kids ages 5 to 9 to get off the couch and get moving.

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This winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award features Stanley Yelnats, a kid who is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnats. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the warden makes the boys "build character" by spending all day, every day, digging holes five feet wide and five feet deep. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake: the warden is looking for something. Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime, punishment, and redemption.

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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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Hubie has heard there's a new kid in school. His name is Butch Pounder, and he's rumored to be a mean bully! Did Butch really beat up the football team, and eat the teacher's pet at his last school? Hubie decides he'll have to start training to defend himself before his snacks get eaten and he gets slammed after class. Of course, he also imagines the wildest scenario. But of course, Hubie's imagination has run away from him again! All Butch wants is a new friend to show him around school, and Hubie is just who he needs!Praise for the "Black Lagoon" series "Riotous. hair-raising." - The Cincinnati Enquirer, June 2007A new look for the bestselling "Black Lagoon" series!

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Oh no, the school has lost all its color! In a quiet town, a wave of gray has swept over a little school. Happy kids are now bored, bored, bored. Charming halls and play grounds are now dull, dull, dull. Buzzing teachers are now tired, tired, tired. Something has to be done! On another long, gray afternoon, a student gets a surprise gift that can help save the day: a box of seven special crayons! With the charm, determination, and cleverness of these peppy crayons and their unique personalities, the students and teachers work together to make their school magnificent. The crayons use their funny antics and extraordinary determination to show them how colorful and exciting the world can be when everyone works together. How the Crayons Saved the School teaches the importance of hope and teamwork when things feel hard, and that together you can accomplish anything.

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10 Clever Short Stories from Kids' Favorite Authors!How many different ways can writers tell a story that includes the line "I fooled you"? You'd be surprised! For this collection, acclaimed author Johanna Hurwitz asked her fellow writers - including Douglas Florian, Matthew Holm, and Eve B. Feldman - to write stories that included that line. The results range from a comic graphic tale about clever chimps to thought-provoking explorations of fairness and the power of imagination. Young readers will love meeting an arrogant prince trying to bluff his way out of paying the bridge troll's toll, a boy's grandfather who plays an elaborate trick that has the whole town laughing at him, and other clever characters!

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David doesn't mean to get in trouble. It's not his fault. Most of the time, it's just an accident! Or maybe he forgot something. Or some furniture got in the way. Whatever the situation, David has a really good explanation, and it will leave kids and parents laughing. Once again, David Shannon proves he knows every excuse in the book, especially when faced with the age-old problem of dealing with grown-ups. Soon, though, David realizes that making excuses makes him feel bad, and saying he's sorry makes him feel better. Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David's mischievous antics and a lighthearted story that's sure to leave kids (and parents) laughing."This memorable character is nothing short of a force of nature."- Publishers Weekly

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Gripping true stories of real kids who have survived horrifying disasters from the author of The New York Times-bestselling I Survived series!From 14-year-old Joseph Dunn who was the lone survivor of the Shark Attacks of 1916, to 9-year-old Mike Kramer who, with the help of his quick-thinking parents, survived the Peshtigo fire of 1871 (which took place on the very same day in history as the Great Chicago Fire!), to the 13-year-old girl who survived a terrifying attack by a box jellyfish, this is a collection of unforgettable narrative non-fiction stories of unimaginable destruction - and, against all odds, survival.

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Did you know that Lego makes more than 1,700 different bricks? Or that Silly Putty was the first toy to go to the Moon? Those are just some of the fascinating tidbits kids will discover in 10 Fascinating Facts About Toys.

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What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived. series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers. What if you lived when the English colonists and the Wampanoag people shared a feast at Plimoth? What would you have worn? What would you have eaten? What was the true story of the feast that we now know as the first Thanksgiving and how did it become a national holiday? Chris Newell answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive dive into the feast at Plimoth and the history leading up to it. Carefully crafted to explore both sides of this historical event, this book is a great choice for Thanksgiving units, and for teaching children about this popular holiday.

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Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie's advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter-the kid who's always picked last-for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn't going so well. But eventually, Ben's patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hunt, they'll earn a half-day of recess for the whole school! Waiting may not always be a good thing, but taking the time to listen and consider all options isn't half bad.

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Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, especially when they are animals! This paperback reader features 14 stories of amazing pet heroes that helped or rescued their owners or other animals. From service dogs to pot-bellied pigs, kids are going to love reading about these extraordinary pets!

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The horrible Herdmans from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever are modern-day outlaws and the most famous kids at Woodrow Wilson School. Their wild behavior and outrageous lies always lead to disaster, but somehow all of them continually escape blame. Are they really horrible, or could there be some good in them? Find out the real truth about this crazy clan."The many readers who have laughed out loud at Robinson's uproarious 1972 novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will enthusiastically welcome the return of the six cigar-smoking Herdman kids." - Publishers Weekly"[T]his book is certain to be a hit with fans old and new." - School Library Journal

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Andy Shane would be just fine, if it weren't for his bossy classmate and nemesis, Dolores Starbuckle! In these chapter books "Jacobson's kids act just like the real thing."-Booklist

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It all started when the old lady swallowed a bell, one that jingled and jangled and tickled as well. Soon she's swallowing velvety bows, gifts to go with the bows, sacks to hold the gifts and so on, right up until she swallows Santa's sleigh and reindeer! Then she hears a jolly "Ho! Ho! Ho!" - Santa Claus is waiting for a ride! How will she get everything back to Santa in time for Christmas?Kids will be calling out with excitement, guessing what's coming next - and, as with the original, the rollicking, repeating rhymes ensure that they will read along!Series Information: Whether this wacky old lady is eating bats (for Halloween), leaves (in fall), or clovers (for St. Patrick's Day), she's sharing what's special about each holiday or tradition in a fun, fresh way. With just enough suspense, the catchy rhymes in these picture books encourage readers to guess their way toward a satisfying ending. Plus, as the old lady gobbles and gobbles and gobbles, new readers get to experience rhyme, repetition, cause and effect, and sequencing-which can boost fluency and vocabulary skills. No wonder so many kids have an enormous appetite for books starring this lovable lady!

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From blueberries to grapes, noodles to watermelon, this book is stuffed with fun, kid-friendly foods. On each full-color spread are photos of foods that begin with and form letters: a B is made out of blueberries, an O is made out of an orange, a Z is made out of zucchini sticks, and more!

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Book Study Guide In this timely book, the Libens explore what kids truly need to comprehend texts. Focusing on vocabulary, knowledge building, and language structures, they offer ideas to put into action now.

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The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea. say something! If you see an injustice. say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are. what you are thinking. and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!

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Introducing the latest title in the amazingly popular series about the irresistible Amber Brown. Some kids have parents who stay together. Some kids don't have to think about moving away from their school and all their friends. Some kids seem to have no problems - and that makes Amber Brown green with envy.

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In All About Manatees, budding young naturalists will meet the manatee, a peaceful sea mammal that is distantly related to the elephant! Manatees are over ten feet long, and sometimes weigh between 1,000 and 8,000 pounds. What child won't love to discover what manatees eat, how they communicate with each other, and how this endangered species survives in its watery world?Arnosky shows how manatees grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about these creatures of the water. Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers. Arnosky, a fine science artist and author, compiles meticulous first-hand observations of the life cycle, habitat and behaviors of each of his subjects in his All About series. He creates appealing picture books with thorough and informative text, accompanied by colorful and accurate drawings."Recommended with enthusiasm." - Kirkus

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Moose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she's denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping mechanisms Moose's family has used for dealing with her disorder. When Moose meets Piper, the cute daughter of the Warden, he knows right off she's trouble. But she's also strangely irresistible. All Moose wants to do is protect Natalie, live up to his parents' expectations, and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never very far away. Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on Alcatraz Island with their families, Choldenko's second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of a kid trying to free himself from the "good boy" stance he's taken his whole life. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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This book is far from skinny; it's the definitive nonfiction title about human and animal bones, delivered with in-your-face accuracy and intrigue. In this visually driven volume, kids come face-to-face with some head-to-toe boney comparisons, many of them shown at actual size. Here you'll find the differences between a man's hand and that of a spider monkey; the great weight of an elephant's leg, paired with the feather-light femur of a stork; and rib-tickling info about snakes and sloths. How many bones are in the whole human body?Kids find out when they open the three large gatefold spreads that reveal the hard (yet enjoyable) truths about the boney insides of Earth's many creatures.

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What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived. series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers. What if you sailed on the Titanic? What would you have eaten? Where would you have slept? Would you have gone down with the ship? Denise Lewis Patrick answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the sinking of the Titanic. A great choice for American history units, and for teaching children about this iconic moment in history.

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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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Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter in the city, but his past is slowing him down in this electrifying novel about a kid trying to run away from his past. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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Using context clues to figure out the meaning of unknown words in texts can be very tricky. Teach students this critical skill with this collection of ready-to-use task cards that feature engaging mini-passages. Key questions give students lots of practice unlocking the meaning of new words by using definition, example, synonym, antonym, inference, and word parts. Includes Comprehension Helper cards that provide kid-friendly definitions, tips, and examples to help them master reading skills. Includes: 112 cards (8" x 5") Study storage unit (8.25" x 5.75" x 3.5")

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