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All summer Oliver and his dad played together, laughed together, sang together, and read together. Now it's time for Oliver to start school! On the first day, Oliver's dad isn't quite ready. Suddenly he feels nervous. His tummy hurts, and he would rather stay home. But Oliver isn't convinced. What if the first day is really fun? What if it's the start of an exciting year?In this charming story of first-day jitters, the author perfectly captures the mixed emotions felt by kids and their parents when big changes are about to take place.

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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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"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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Thirteen-year-old twins Marty and Grace O'Hara's globe-trotting parents disappeared while on assignment for a nature magazine, and now they're living with their uncle Wolfe, a scientist fascinated by cryptids - creatures that appear in myths and folktales but haven't been proven to exist, like Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster. Uncle Wolfe is planning an expedition to New Zealand, and he doesn't really have room for two kids on his crew, despite the fact that he's rented a huge (and possibly haunted) freighter for the trip. But Marty and Grace will do anything to see the Kraken, the gigantic squid that has terrified sailors for centuries! Unfortunately, someone on board the ship is determined to sabotage thier mission - and if they're not careful, Marty and Grace just might become the saboteur's next victims. Roland Smith brings his trademark flair for action, adventure, and exciting storytelling to his Scholastic debut - and it's sure to leave young readers clamoring for more!

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Something on this island is up to no good. When Reese is forced to go on a boating trip with his family, the last thing he expects is to be shipwrecked on an island, especially one teeming with weird plants and animals. But what starts out as simply a bad vacation turns into a terrible one, as the castaways must find a way to escape while dodging the island's dangerous inhabitants. With few resources and a mysterious entity on the hunt, each secret unlocked could save them. or spell their doom. One thing Reese knows for sure: This is one Bad Island. Praise for Bad Island * "A clever, old-fashioned adventure with some modern twists and a light-hearted tone, this, like Ten Napel's previous work, is not to be missed." - Booklist, starred review"Two very different dysfunctional families try to reconnect in an exciting alien adventure by Ten Napel." - Publishers Weekly "Frequent comic-book-style exclamations, a sharp and well-developed plot, and gripping visual struggles make this an ideal selection to offer reluctant readers." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for Doug Ten Napel*"Ten Napel's colorful illustrations are filled with energy and life." - School Library Journal, starred review"Ten Napel is a terrific cartoonist and in fine form here." - Booklist"Ten Napel is an accomplished creator of graphic novels for kids, and this is sure to appeal to all those who love his most famous character, Earthworm Jim." - Publishers Weekly

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There's trouble in the Cat Kid Comic Club. Can Li'l Petey, Molly, Flippy, and twenty-one baby frog art students persevere to create their irreverent, heartfelt, and hysterical comics masterpieces?

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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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Rambunctious second grader Bean and her more conservative friend, Ivy, combine their talents in hilarious and ingenious ways. "Just right for kids moving on from beginning readers."-Publishers Weekly

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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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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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With a highly visual approach that mixes kid-friendly cartoons and engaging photographs, this series packs in the facts and is sure to become a favorite with newly independent readers.

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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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Marvel fan-favorite Groot stars in this original storybook that explores what it means to be part of a family. With a kid-friendly art style and simple, preschool text, Groot learns the true meaning of acceptance!Groot's family - fellow Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket, Star-Lord, Gamora, Mantis, and Drax - are silly, strange, sensitive, and sometimes a little spooky. They don't look anything like him, but they have been by his side for as long as he can remember. In this sweet storybook designed for young readers, Groot comes to realize that family doesn't necessarily mean the people who look the most like you. it's the people who show up, no matter what.

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Learn all about dinosaurs with Fly Guy and Buzz! Fly Guy and Buzz are ready for their next field trip! And in Dinosaurs they visit a natural history museum to learn all about dinosaurs. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will learn lots of fun facts about these prehistoric creatures.

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The killer whale has a huge jaw with about fifty teeth, each almost four inches long! But if the killer whale loses a tooth, it will never grow back. The great white shark, on the other hand, has several rows of razor-sharp teeth, and it can lose more than 3,000 teeth in its lifetime, growing them back again and again. But teeth aren't everything, as readers will soon realize. This easy-to-read book lets kids guess which ocean predator really rules under the waves!Series Information In this innovative science series from favorite nonfiction author Jerry Pallotta, readers will learn about dangerous creatures by asking "Who would win?" Each book is illustrated with full-color pictures and features a pair of animals that rarely, if ever, meet in the wild. Young scientists will love using the book's easy-to-read facts and their own reasoning skills to decide for themselves which creature would be the winner.

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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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It's Big Night in Dunwiddle. and that means the whole school has a sleepover like no other. For one night every year, magic students run through the halls, hunting for the objects that will win them a super special prize. Nory is super excited for the scavenger hunt. Not only because she likes winning, but also because if her team wins, she thinks there's a chance her best friend Elliott won't move away to attend super snobby Sage Academy. Sebastian is a little less excited once the hunt is on. Yes, he has magical powers that help his team-like being able to see invisible things or anything that makes a sound. The problem is that the really loud sounds are hurting him. and nobody seems to care. The kids in Upside-Down Magic know their five F's (Flares, Flyers, Fuzzies, Flickers, and Fluxers)-but to win this night, a sixth F is the most important. Friendship.

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George Calder debe ser el niño con más suerte del mundo. Su hermanita Phoebe y él, acompañados de su tía, viajan a bordo del Titanic, ¡el barco más grande jamás construido! George no puede resistir la tentación de explorar cada rincón del mismo, aunque eso lo meta en problemas. Hasta una noche en que un gran estruendo retumba por todo el barco, sorprendiendo a George mientras explora. Muy pronto, sucede lo inimaginable: el Titanic se está hundiendo. George siempre había podido salir de los problemas, pero ¿podrá sobrevivir esta pesadilla?George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive - he and his little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built! George can't resist exploring every inch of the incredible boat, even if it gets him into trouble. But one night while George is off exploring, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Soon the impossible is happening: The Titanic is sinking. George has always gotten out of trouble before. Can he survive this nightmare?

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Next stop. The Magic School Bus heads to the forest to learn about aerodynamics. Ms. Frizzle's class is putting on a play of "The Three Little Pigs". The kids want to build a house for their play that even a super-powered fan can't blow down. So Ms. Frizzle and her Magic School Bus take the class to the forest to learn how trees stand up to strong winds. Will these little pigs get blown over or learn to stand strong?Includes stickers!

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Kids who love Pokémon won't want to miss this cool comic compilation! This 128-page, full-color graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed with adventure and Pokémon battles. With action-filled plotlines from the most recent season of the animated show airing on Disney XD, and tons of art on every page, this comic book is the perfect new format for Pokémon fans.

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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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From Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Supreme Court Justice from Puerto Rico, to Bessie Coleman, the first Black female pilot, this poweful board book features ten brave heroes and trailblazers who changed the world!Thoughtfully adapted from the hardcover edition of Little Heroes of Color by author-illustrator David Heredia, this novelty board book includes a large shiny mirror that can be fully accessible while reading the story. Little ones will love learning about ten important historial figures of color who made the world a better place by daring to challenge the status quo. With sweet rhyming text and positive affirmations for readers to repeat in the mirror while reading, this powerful and inspiring board book will teach kids that they can do extraordinary things and dream big, too!

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Get your child excited to read with this colorful collection of 20 titles correlated with guided reading levels A, B, C, and D. Each book features clear photos, very simple text, and neighborhood-related topics kids love including pets, helpers, vehicles, birthdays, bubbles, foods, friends, gardens, snowy days, and so many more. Comes with a parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. A great way to build background knowledge! Includes: 20 full-color, 8-page books 24-page mini-workbook 4-page parent guide stickers Sturdy storage box

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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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As the newest member of the BSC, Dawn is eager to prove herself. So when a big job comes along, she jumps at the chance to show everyone what she's made of. The Barretts are even more challenging than Dawn expected. The house is a mess, Mrs. Barrett is unreliable, and the kids are out of control. Dawn knows she's a great baby-sitter, but this is impossible! She only knows one thing for sure-a member of the BSC never gives up!

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Busy machines for busy kids!"Diggers are good at dig, dig, digging, scooping up the earth and lifting and tipping. They make huge holes with their dig, dig, digging. They can work all day."Trucks and tractors, fire engines and helicopters - they all like to work hard. But after a long, happy day of beep-beeping and vroom-vrooming, even the busiest engines need to rest. This bright, bouncy, noise-filled book brings together all the vehicles that children adore.

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Halloween with the Herdmans is always a disaster. Every year, these six kids wreak havoc on the whole town, stealing candy, spray-painting other kids, and taking anything that's not nailed down. Now the mayor has had it, and he's decided to cancel Halloween altogether! That means no candy for anyone! Find out how the Herdmans manage to turn this disaster into the best Halloween ever!

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One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!"And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!

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Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a whitewater rafting camping trip, when he's awoken by screams. The dam has failed. The river is surging, and their camp will be underwater in a matter of moments. As the shrieking roar of the river rushes closer, the kids scramble to higher ground. They make it; their counselors do not. Now they're on their own, with barely any supplies, in the middle of the Montana wilderness. Do Daniel and his four classmates have what it takes to stay alive until they can get rescued? Alone in the wild, they forge powerful bonds-but develop dangerous disagreements. If nature doesn't break them, they might just destroy each other. This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.

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Rhyming text and captivating photos of kids just like them help toddlers understand a range of emotions. This title can be used to prepare young readers to enter school with a basic understanding of the core principles of literacy. The rhythmic text helps children retain new vocabulary words. The simple, engaging photos will encourage children to "see and say", while the informational nonfiction text introduces a variety of subjects.

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This autumn-themed book takes the traditional rhyme to new heights of silliness. It all starts when the old lady, known to many laughing children from her previous books, swallows some leaves. Then one thing leads to another, and she gulps down a shirt, a pumpkin, a pole, some pants, and some hay. Put together, what could all these items make? Kids will be calling out with excitement, guessing what's coming next! With rollicking, rhyming text and comic illustrations, this funny fall story has tremendous appeal.

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In it to win it. Every school has their number ones: the class president, the first chair in band, the spelling bee champion. And behind every high rolling high achiever? A kid in second place. Twelve-year-old DJ has a reputation for being the go-to kid for solving just about any problem. Need help getting an unfair teacher or bully off your back? DJ is your guy. He knows the social order of Ella Fitzgerald Middle school like the back of his hand. So when the usual winners start losing-all at the same time-he knows something is wrong. Very wrong. With the help of his usual crew, Audrey, Monty, and Connor, DJ is determined to get to the bottom of what's happening. Maybe it's all in his head. Or maybe there's a conspiracy at work. DJ and his friends will have to figure it out-before the school saboteur comes for them.

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This is Poe. She lives alone in the Arctic where it's nice and cold.... Poe is a resourceful and creative girl living in the snowy Arctic. Although she enjoys her life, Poe longs for company. But everything changes one day when Lars, a grumpy and hungry polar bear who is quite the poor hunter, crashes into her home, destroying it. Poe offers to bring him food and, in exchange, Lars must repair her home. Will Lars deliver on his end of the bargain, or does he see something else on the menu? Kids will love this hilarious and brilliantly illustrated tale about an unconventional friendship!

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Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids all love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room-her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging younger sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up.

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Book Study Guide In this no-nonsense guide, primary reading expert and classroom teacher Lindsay Kemeny shares seven ways K-3 teachers can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction. Each chapter focuses on a critical area of foundational reading-from the most efficient ways to teach phonemic awareness and phonics to the most effective ways to boost comprehension. Kemeny clears up confusing terms and concepts and offers up "do-tomorrow" strategies to help kids acquire reading skills efficiently and successfully transfer those skills to their reading. Readers will find the literacy routines and lessons Kemeny uses every day with her students detailed in the book, along with links to video demonstrations showing how she puts them into practice.

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Cooper just wants to spend the summer before 7th grade drawing and having adventures with his best friend, Nacho. Anything to keep his mind off the fact that his dad's new girlfriend and his mom's announcement that she's going to start dating. But when one of his adventures with Nacho goes too far, Cooper's parents freak out. Either he joins the Boy Rangers, a dorky club that's all about discipline and rules, or that dream cartooning camp at the end of his summer? Will get erased. At first it's not so bad-the troop is a disorganized mess. But then a new scoutmaster starts. Mr. Pierce is a gruff ex-Marine who's never worked with kids before, especially not a ragtag team of misfits like Troop 19. As he tries turning them into a lean, mean, badge-earning machine, Cooper longs for freedom. He doesn't want to break the rules, but the rules are going to break him!

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It's all anyone talks about, and it's all Cody dreams about. It's the biggest adventure park in the world, and it's more than mere rides and rollercoasters: At ESCAPE, you can do anything you want, be anyone you want, and there are no adults to tell you no. Cody's a nobody, but for some reason he receives an invitation and the opportunity of a lifetime. At first, it's the most fun he's ever had. But after a few days, everything in the park starts to go haywire. One at a time, rides malfunction. Simulations turn deadly. His fantasy world glitches, and the games become races for survival. A voice comes over the intercoms, then-ESCAPE was never a theme park for the rich and famous. It was a place for punishment. They have less than a week to escape from the park before it floods. Only five kids will be allowed to leave. It started out as a fight to get to the coolest rides. Now, they have to fight to survive.

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For Hubie, getting ready to go back to school is worse than actually going to class. His mom picks out all the wrong clothes, he gets shots from his doctor, and there are rumors of a new teacher worse than any other. Series Information These early chapter books take the Black Lagoon kids on hilarious adventures to what they anticipate to be their doom - but that turn out to be delightful events in the end.

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There's only one thing Jess Aarons is looking forward to in fifth grade, and that's being the fastest kid in school. He's been practicing all summer. He hasn't had much else to do, since his mom spends all her time with his four sisters and his dad is always working. But when Jess arrives at the school playground to show off his speed, his new neighbor, Leslie Burke, beats him to it. She's way faster than Jess. But instead of being jealous, Jess admires Leslie's skill, confidence, and wild imagination. The two become instant friends, spending hours in the woods by their houses creating a magical kingdom. Then tragedy strikes, and Jess is left alone. How can he ever go on? Gripping, relatable, and very emotional, this powerful tale touches hearts with its wonderful portrayal of love and friendship. 1978 Newbery Medal winner; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1976-1980. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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Each box contains laminated cards that target and teach must-know concepts including short vowels, long vowels, blends, digraphs, and more. The front of each card introduces the skill focus while the back challenges kids to read a just-right decodable story. Includes five copies of each card to facilitate group learning and a complete teaching guide. Includes: 125 Cards (5 copies of 25 different cards, each card measures 9" x 7") 48-page teaching guide Storage box

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Stoneybrook has gone star-crazy! Derek Masters, an eight-year-old regular on a hit TV sitcom, has moved to town. Everyone's wondering what a real-live TV star will be like-will he drive to school in a limo?Jessi can't believe it, but even stars need baby-sitters, and she's the lucky club member to watch Derek Masters. Even though a lot of kids at school call Derek a spoiled brat, Jessi likes him immediately. He rides bikes and eats junk food like a normal kid, but he has exciting stories about Hollywood, too! Pretty soon baby-sitting and ballet are starting to look kind of boring next to TV scripts and cameras. Maybe Jessi would like to be a star, too!

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August Pullman is not an ordinary ten-year-old kid. Sure, he's a huge Star Wars fan, he loves his dog, and he's got a pretty good sense of humor. But August was born with a craniofacial abnormality, a genetic defect that caused his facial features to be severely deformed. His life has never been "normal."Despite his differences, August and his parents decide to transition him from home school to private school now that he's entering fifth grade. It's the start of middle school, they reason, so everyone will be new. But August has to deal with so much more than just being new. Will he make friends? Will he decide to stay at the school? And can the people around him learn to see past his appearance?This brilliant, sensitive story, narrated not only by August, but also by his older sister, his classmates, and other kids in his life, takes an insightful look at how one person's differences can affect the lives of so many others.

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Harry Potter's life is miserable. His parents are dead and he's stuck with his heartless relatives, who force him to live in a tiny closet under the stairs. But his fortune changes when he receives a letter that tells him the truth about himself: he's a wizard. A mysterious visitor rescues him from his relatives and takes him to his new home, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After a lifetime of bottling up his magical powers, Harry finally feels like a normal kid. But even within the Wizarding community, he is special. He is the boy who lived: the only person to have ever survived a killing curse inflicted by the evil Lord Voldemort, who launched a brutal takeover of the Wizarding world, only to vanish after failing to kill Harry. Though Harry's first year at Hogwarts is the best of his life, not everything is perfect. There is a dangerous secret object hidden within the castle walls, and Harry believes it's his responsibility to prevent it from falling into evil hands. But doing so will bring him into contact with forces more terrifying than he ever could have imagined. Full of sympathetic characters, wildly imaginative situations, and countless exciting details, the first installment in the series assembles an unforgettable magical world and sets the stage for many high-stakes adventures to come.

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Hazel Lancaster's mom thinks she's depressed. And Hazel agrees. But as far as the 16-year-old sees it, her depression is a mere side effect of dying from the stage IV cancer she's been battling for years. Still, Hazel's worried parents believe that if their daughter joins a support group, her depression will lift. She'll socialize, make new friends, and share her experiences with kids who know exactly what she's feeling. Turns out, Hazel's parents are right. Hazel's mood elevates the minute she meets Augustus Waters, a hot 17-year-old with "a touch of osteosarcoma" (bone cancer). Their connection is immediate. They get each other. Augustus even understands Hazel's need to meet the author of her favorite book, a beautiful story about life and death with a maddeningly ambiguous ending. Can Augustus help Hazel find answers and meaning before it's too late?Despite its serious subject matter, this well-narrated work offers a hopeful message about love, faith, and renewal. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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Karen feels like an ugly duckling. Her baby teeth are all falling out, and she has to wear new glasses, too! Karen needs a new haircut to make her look glamorous. But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen's hair all wrong. Now she's uglier than ever! What will all the kids at school say?

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Young sunbathers can learn all about the wonders at the water's edge with Jim Arnosky's fascinating guide. With friendly notes and detailed illustrations of everything from ghost crabs to shark teeth, this award-winning author and wildlife expert outfits kids with the knowledge they need to become avid beachcombers. Take it along on a family vacation or school trip, or make the beach come alive at home with this personal tour of the shore.

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A little mouse thinks her name is absolutely perfect until she starts school and all the kids make fun of her.

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