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COMPANION TO: GUIDE TO SURVIVAL, ISBN 9780593158135. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to Minecraft Dungeons. Ages 8 to 12
When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #33: Narwhal on a Sunny Night, they had lots of questions. What is a narwhal? Why is it nicknamed the unicorn of the sea? What other whales live in t...
Explains how certain animals use their noses to help them survive, including a cottontail rabbit, rhinoceros, and a hammerhead shark.
"Math information for kids while learning about basketball"-- Provided by publisher.
"Part of the nonfiction Footprints series for middle readers, this book examines the good and the bad of the chemicals we come into contact with in our daily lives"-- Provided by publisher.
"Part of the nonfiction Wild series for middle readers, this book looks at wild birds around the world, the threats to their survival and what young people are doing to conserve their populations."-- Provided by publishe...
Presents an introduction to the Python programming language with illustrated steps for creating games, including puzzles, quizzes, and strategy games.
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with photographs, Powwow is a guide to the dance, music and culture of this Indigenous celebration."-- Provided by publisher.
"Young readers are introduced to environmental issues in their own neighborhoods in this illustrated nonfiction picture book."-- Provided by publisher.
A book filled with fun facts about what makes sharks super.
Game Day is a narrative nonfiction series for young sports-obsessed fans who, in addition to watching and playing sports, crave the kind of expert knowledge that only an insider would know.
"Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know and we bet you'll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series fr...
"A simple user-friendly book which helps complete beginners of all ages get started using the web languages, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. After finishing this book, readers will have built their own website from scratch. Wi...
"This nonfiction book for middle readers looks at why and what species have become endangered, how scientists are learning about endangered wildlife, what people are doing to conserve species and what young people can do...
"Engage in the world around you with this lively and enlightening introduction to science. From materials, light and space to humans, animals and plants, this book covers an impressive range of topics in a simple, access...
Electricity can seem like a mysterious force. We often don't even think about it, until the power goes off. This valuable volume allows young scientists to explore the energy we call electricity and understand how humans...
Discusses the impact of agricultural practices on the environment and ways that individuals can help prevent the effects of pollution.
Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Japan unique in an increasingly globalized world.
"What makes a frog an amphibian but a snake a reptile? Although they share some characteristics, these two animal classes are different and are often confused. What kind of skin covering do the animals have? How do they ...
"This fully illustrated, nonfiction book for middle readers focuses on earthquakes, how they happen and what you need to know."-- Provided by publisher.
"Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography. Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two...
Kids can learn all about how their bodies work in an engaging, understandable new way, thanks to this unique illustrated handbook. Each page bursts with colorful infographics that explore the complex mechanism that is ou...
What is forensic science and how is it used to solve a crime? How do you know if a red stain is blood or ketchup, or whose blood it is? Can computers really recognize your face in a crowd? How do scientists decide how ol...
"It's an exciting morning for Joey the baby koala, high above the ground, in the shade of a eucalyptus tree, Joey the baby koala wakes up hungry! Crawling over his sleeping mom, Joey goes exploring ... only to find that ...
"Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the scientists who are exploring beyond our solar system, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind their missions. Additional features to aid comprehension ...
Explore the ways that we are all the same but different, too, in this joyful and simple celebration of individuality and camaraderie. Filled with children and their animal friends, this rhyming text illuminates the wonde...
After Cow's bad mood spreads to the whole farm, Dog starts a new chain reaction by showing kindness.
Although Sweetie has named and is caring for the sole dandelion on his perfect lawn, Daddy, with his friends' urging, does all he can to get rid of the weed before it spreads.
"Terrance the turtle loves his box shell, until others point out how strange it is, so he starts off on a quest to see if there's a better shell out there for him"-- Provided by publisher.
"When one little duck keeps sinking, it relies on duckling ingenuity to stay afloat"-- Provided by publisher.
When Muffin, a cat, hears a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, his investigation reveals a hungry bear cub.
Traverse the animal kingdom for a gorgeous celebration of the joys of a new baby - and the pleasure of introducing that baby to the wide world - in the perfect gift for new parents. This beautiful book is ideal for shari...
Pip is a normal pig who does normal stuff: cooking, painting, and dreaming of what she’ll be when she grows up. But one day a new pig comes to school and starts pointing out all the ways in which Pip is different. Sudden...
Illustrations and rhyming text inform the reader that, despite quills, claws, fangs, and more, animals--like children--all need love and affection.
COMPANION TO: HELLO, MY NAME IS OCTICORN, ISBN 9780062387936. In this charming sequel to the popular 'Hello, My Name Is Octicorn', Octi tries to throw the perfect pool party and ends up realizing he cant please everyone....
A polar bear waits patiently for spring when the ice breaks up, but after months of hunting, paddling, and resting on ice floes, summer ends and the bear must swim very far to find land. Includes facts about polar bears ...
Spencer excitedly takes his new pet to the park, the veterinarian's office, and a birthday party, but for a pet balloon, those places are full of danger.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text pay tribute to cats and their resemblance to a liquid. Includes facts about states of matter and directions for making oobleck.
The Elephant Hobby and Sport League provides tips for elephants who love their human friends but are tired and frustrated by their own inability to hide and not be found.
When a bad storm drives all of the farm animals into the barn, can they set aside their fears and welcome wild animals, too?
Anteater is hungry, but he has forgotten what anteaters eat, and with his tummy rumbling, he decides to ask for help from other animals.
"Unhappy with Lion, the king of the jungle, the animals hold an election to choose a new leader"-- Provided by publisher.
With encouragement from his mother and animal friends, a nervous young Sloth makes his first, dangerous climb down the tree to take care of important business. Includes facts about sloths and how they "poop."
"It's almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can't seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she'll want to hop around ins...
An oblivious sheep wants to be the best sheep protector around, but unbeknownst to her, Sheep is being steadfastly guarded by a patient sheep dog.
A baby that is different from all the others brings a family great joy until he grows too big for their home.
Princess the cat has four properly-trained ladies--what will she do when a stray little girl arrives?
Whale's beautiful song calms a wriggly octopus, cheers a sad urchin, and much more but cannot cure his loneliness without the help of his friends.
Jack, an introverted goat, and Charlie, a blind horse, meet at Open Bud Ranch, an animal rehabilitation center, and form an unlikely friendship that grows stronger in the face of adversity.
A Hula-Hooping moose, a badger with a bumblebee umbrella, a rabbit in a cashmere sweater, and a very wet bear star in this unpredictable and laugh-out-loud picture book in which having fun gets the best of a grumpy bear....
Little Donkey eats so much grass that he turns green, causing his mother to convince him to try new foods. But what happens when he discovers he likes carrots?
"Will any of the other animals have their turn on the page, or will the dog succeed in taking over? Ross Collin's humor shines in this pitch-perfect book that captures the joie de vivre and boisterous energy that define ...
Fuzzball is queen of her home, where her "subjects" do her bidding and make sure she is groomed, fed, and entertained, calling her name "nooo Fuzzball" all day long--but one day they leave the house, and when they do not...
As winter nears, Silli wants wool to knit a sweater but the "sheep" he finds are actually stones, so getting them home and sheared will be a challenge.
Jack and Annie travel in their magic treehouse to the year 1621, where they celebrate the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians in the New Plymouth Colony.
To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Scary's first grade class prepares a Thankful List for the school contest, but Junie B. Jones finds it hard to be grateful for squash or Tattletale May.
"The town's annual Turkey Trot race and festival is coming up, and Judy and Stink are training to win. Judy has decided that she is going to take home the big prize: a fat, juicy turkey. They can taste it already: the mo...
When the town is preparing for Thanksgiving dinner and food starts to disappear, the Clue Crew realizes that someone is trying to destroy the holiday.
When a chocolate turkey--the intended prize for the winners of a Thanksgiving Day race--disappears, Nancy and her friends identify and eliminate suspects in their search for the missing confection.
"An English Springer Spaniel's tale of the Mayflower voyage and the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony"-- Provided by publisher.
"Discusses the history of Thanksgiving and how it is celebrated across Canada."-- Provided by publisher.
"As Thanksgiving approaches, Nate and Lucy must help Bradley and Brian find out what their shady new neighbors are up to"-- Provided by publisher.
Freddy is unhappy about playing the turkey in his first-grade Thanksgiving Day play, especially with Max bullying and teasing him, but his grandfather and principal both give him ideas for making the part fun.
"From setting the table to sharing a meal with family, this book helps readers celebrate the joys of Thanksgiving. Theyll even learn a turkeys fondest Thanksgiving wish!"-- Amazon.com.
During a class field trip to a Pilgrim village recreation, Katie finds herself replacing an actor playing a Pilgrim and, later, when her family goes to New York City, she becomes a clown in the Thanksgiving Day parade.
Turkey Hollow is a picturesque town where hundreds of years ago, unbeknownst to the citizens, a meteorite landed nearby a small brook on the outskirts of town. One Thanksgiving, while young Timmy Henderson practices his ...
Fall brings fun holidays, including the thanks-filled holiday of Thanksgiving. Readers can thank their friends with handmade origami turkeys, pumpkins, and more.
"Bobby Quinn has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving--his grandmother's visit, an adopted baby brother or sister on the way--but what he's most thankful for is his beagle Lucy, who hasn't been acting like herself ...
When her perfectionist classmate and neighbor plans an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner, Katie begins to wonder if the relaxed day she, her father, and her messy little brother usually enjoy means they are not a "real" fami...
Twins Mia and Matt are enjoying their summer vacation on the small farm where their uncle Roland trains animals for movies and television. But trouble arises when Alfred the handsome turkey Roland is training escapes and...
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Thanksgiving. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
Arthur goes to pick up the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner but comes back with a 266-pound chicken.
It's Thanksgiving in the Bumper household and Charlie has to be the perfect host to his annoying little cousin Chip. -- Provided by publisher
While helping on his grandparents' farm, Zach, his best friend Matthew, and neighbor Josie outsmart a tormenting turkey and, in the process, solve a mystery of missing jewelry.
"Read jokes, limericks, tongue twisters, and knock-knock jokes about Thanksgiving. Also find out fun facts about the holiday"--Provided by publisher.
This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Thanksgiving.
From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about venturing off to summer camp for the first time and stepping out of one's comfort zone, navigating new experiences, and the sa...
This is Archie's new sister volume to our all-time fastest-selling graphic novel series, featuring the lovable girl band JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS. Archie expects this to do very well, with mass-market potential as a full-...
It's quiet in the woods today. Isn't it lovely? Really quiet. Really, very- WHAMMMM! KER-THWUMP! What's that?! It's Bunny and Monkey fighting with all sorts of crazy inventions... The Vacuphant! The Stench! A carrot! But...
Before he was Ant-Man, Scott Lang was a master thief who wanted to change his ways. But he didn't expect to change his height! So when Dr. Hank Pym recruits him to wear a super-powered suit that shrinks him down to the s...
Build strength and heroism with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, and their friend Hedda, as they deal with bullies, and the harsh environment of the Forbidden Land! Olaf's friend at the orphanage in Arendelle village i...
ARCHIE GIANT COMICS BLAST collects 480 pages of iconic Archie tales in this one amazing volume! Follow America's favorite red-head as he navigates the pressures of the American teenager in the awkward, charming, and hila...
Tania "Thumbelina" Pulgar may be small, but she's fierce in the wrestling ring. When her friend Jorge "The Mouse" Mendoza introduces her to a manager named Mr. Mole, she's promised a pro career full of fame and fortune. ...
Cyborg is afraid of the dark! Will a slumber party with the other Teen Titans help him fall asleep? TM and © DC Comics. (s15)Passport to Reading Level 2.
Returning to comics after 25 years! In this issue Strawberry Shortcake's solution to a tropical dilemma convinces her friends that she's taking a trip to Luau Island. Sounds like a dream vacation, but in the middle of al...
In graphic novel format, Devin and Nadia try to solve the mystery of who is sabotaging the team's chances to win the national soccer tournament. Includes soccer techniques and tips.
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