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How People Move Around (Rigby PM Plus Blue (Levels 9-11), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q)
by Linda BruceHow People Move Around by Linda Bruce
How Picturebooks Work (Children's Literature and Culture #14)
by Maria Nikolajeva Carole ScottHow Picturebooks Work is an innovative and engaging look at the interplay between text and image in picturebooks. The authors explore picturebooks as a specific medium or genre in literature and culture, one that prepares children for other media of communication, and they argue that picturebooks may be the most influential media of all in the socialization and representation of children. Spanning an international range of children's books, this book examine such favorites as Curious George and Frog and Toad Are Friends, along with the works of authors and illustrators including Maurice Sendak and Tove Jansson, among others. With 116 illustrations, How Picturebooks Work offers the student of children's literature a new methodology, new theories, and a new set of critical tools for examining the picturebook form.
How Pizza Came to Queens
by Dayal Kaur KhalsaAn Italian visitor to Queens bemoans the unavailability of pizza until some thoughtful girls enable her to make some.
How Plants Grow (Time For Kids®: Informational Text)
by Dona Herweck RiceBeginning readers explore the steps to make plants grow! Readers will learn about various parts of the plant including seeds, roots, and leaves in this engaging nonfiction title. Featuring vivid, clear photos and simple, informational text, even the most reluctant reader will be captivated!
How Plants Survive (Science Links)
by Kathleen V. KudlinskiPlants compete with one another for sunshine and water, and they struggle to protect their own patch of soil. Find out how plants wage a constant battle for survival.
How Prince Ranbir Found Knowledge
by Deepa AgarwalPrince Ranbir is not very wise. No matter what scholar his father brings to teach him, he never seems to learn. To help him gain more knowledge, the king sends his son on a journey through India. Will Ranbir’s adventures help him gain the knowledge and wisdom he needs to become a good monarch?
How Proudly They Wave: Flags of the Fifty States
by Rita D. HabanFrom the Book Jacket: Did you know that Alaska's state flag was designed by a 13-year-old boy, or that California's first flag was made from a lady's petticoat? Each state flag tells a story through its design, and some of the stories are very interesting. In this book, Rita Haban introduces you to the 50 state flags. She tells the stories of their origins and explains the historical meaning of each emblem. Clear, colorful, detailed illustrations, supplied by the Flag Research Center in Winchester, Massachusetts, show the flags of each state. This is a first book for Rita Haban. Her interest in history stems from her own childhood, when a seventh grade teacher sparked her students' interest by illustrating history lessons on the blackboard. Haban studied English at Ohio State University. A member of the Society for Children's Book Writers, Haban also writes short stories and poetry. Two of her poems were published in the Ohio poetry awards, The Best of 1983. She and her family live in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
How Rivers Run
by Liz HuyckHave you ever wondered how a river forms, which animals live near rivers, or where those rivers lead? Rivers are a vital part of life and the ecosystem. Rivers help transport water to humans and animals as well. It can also be used to create energy. Water from rivers can end up in many different places downstream!
How Rocket Learned to Read (Rocket)
by Tad HillsThis sweet picture book starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird, is perfect for back-to-school! Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own. With a story that makes reading fun-and will even help listeners learn to read-this book is ideal for kindergarten classrooms and story hour or as a gift for that beginning reader. Fresh, charming art by Tad Hills, theNew York Timesbestselling author/illu...
How Rocket Learned to Read: Read & Listen Edition (Rocket)
by Tad HillsLearn to read with this Read & Listen edition of the New York Times bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own!With a story that makes reading fun—and will even help listeners learn to read—this book is ideal for kindergarten classrooms and story hour or as a gift for that beginning reader. Fresh, charming art by Tad Hills, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Duck & Goose, will make this a favorite.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
How Roland Rolls
by Rob Nason Jim CarreyHOW ROLAND ROLLS, winner of a 2013 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award, is a story about a wave named Roland who's afraid that, one day, when he hits the beach, his life will be over. But when he gets deep, he's struck by the notion that he's not just a wave - he's the whole big, wide ocean! The story shows humanity's interconnectedness through the metaphor of a wave in the ocean.The book is lavishly illustrated by Rob Nason, who won a Golden Reel award for his work as Art Director on the film Anastasia, as well as an Annie Awards nomination. His work on Thumbelina garnered the Hans Christian Andersen award. His cover for the inspiring grass-roots children's book, Saltwater Taffy, was nominated as Cover of the Year and was a finalist for the prestigious Benjamin Franklin award.
How Rude! The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out
by Alex J. PackerHere's an etiquette book that teens will want to read--because it keeps them laughing, doesn't preach, and deals with issues that matter to them, as teens themselves reported in a nationwide survey. In How Rude!, author Alex J. Packer blends outrageous humor with sound advice as he guides readers through the mysterious world of manners from A ("Applause") to Z ("Zits"). He starts by explaining why etiquette is important--because people who know how to handle themselves in social situations come out on top, get what they want, feel good about themselves, and enjoy life to the fullest. Fourteen chapters describe the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations at home, in school, and in the world. Teens learn how to be a host with the most (and a guest with the best), what to do (and not do) when going online or waiting in line, how to deal with rude relatives, how to act at the mall and the concert hall, how to make introductions, who invented manners, and much more. Hundreds of "Dear Alex" questions and answers cover everything from dating to breaking up, thank-you notes to table manners, ethnic jokes to social cliques, skateboarding to celebrating. Survey results reveal what teens, parents, and teachers think about manners and why they're important. Full of practical tips for every occasion, How Rude! is a serious etiquette encyclopedia--and a hilarious read.
How Santa Filled the Christmas Stockings
by W. F. Stecher Carolyn S. Hodgman<p>Christmas is coming, so Betty and Bobby are on their best behavior—but not Tommy. There's a lesson to be learned in this lighthearted story in verse about a greedy boy who tries to trick Santa Claus, only to get his comeuppance on Christmas morning. A perfect gift, this nostalgic read is sure to become a family tradition. It's a lovely facsimile of a rare 1916 edition, embellished with thirteen enchanting illustrations. Reproduced in a large format with sturdy pages, it will last for many seasons. It's also a fine collector's item for antique book lovers and fans of vintage Christmas memorabilia. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
How Santa Started
by Borys PluznykWho was Santa before we called him "Santa"? And how did he get involved with elves and reindeer anyway? What turned his beard white? And how did he begin delivering toys and gifts to children on Christmas Eve? A story from long ago holds answers to these questions that will surprise and delight you.
How Sight Works (Our Senses)
by Sally MorganThis book introduces the sense of sight and how it helps us function in everyday life.
How Slippery Is a Banana Peel?
by Rebecca DonnellyRebecca Donnelly's How Slippery Is a Banana Peel? is a picture book companion to Cats Are a Liquid celebrating the science and the slipperiness of banana peels—a perfect introduction to friction, featuring illustrations by Misa Saburi.Volcanoes roar,But banana peels race.Rockets soar,Like bananas through space.A group of kid-experimenters at a science fair explore the slipperiness of banana peels—a perfect introduction to scientific concepts! It's funny and STEM-inspired, with back matter on friction and a kitchen science experiment. These playful and mischievous banana peels will capture the imagination of readers.
How Slow Is a Sloth?: Measure the Rainforest (Nature Numbers)
by Jill EsbaumIn 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.K-2 math concepts include measuring. This book explores measuring elements of the rainforest with amazing nature pictures and chalk illustrations!
How Smart Are Humans
by Kay NineHow smart can humans really be? According to a panel of expert canines, we're awfully confusing! We ignore the fact that we have a big water bowl in the bathroom, and don't even re-eat our vomit! Follow along and see why our pets might think we're a little silly.
How Smart is a Lemur (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level S)
by Caroline Arnold<p>Brain Power: Have you ever heard of lemurs? These small creatures look like a cross between a cat and a squirrel. Scientists at Duke University are testing them to find out how smart they really are. <p>Text Elements: <p> <li>Genre: Expository <li>Text Structures: Main: Categorical; Embedded: Chronological Sequence, Description, Compare/Contrast <li>Text Features: table of contents, headings, captions, pronunciation guides, sidebars, map, glossary</li> </p>
How Smell Works (Our Senses)
by Sally MorganWhy do some things smell good and other things smell bad? This book explains where our sense of smell comes from and how it helps us function in everyday life. A lively, straightforward narrative presents scientific concepts for young readers and an activity is included enhance the learning experience.
How Spider Stopped the Litterbugs
by Robert KrausThe hero of this short story is a big, green, guitar playing spider who goes to bug school and has bug friends. His teacher is Miss Quito. A class picnic seems like a good idea until the bugs find litter dumped all over the park. They clean up the mess but before they can start having fun, a big gang of litterbugs come dumping more trash everywhere. It looks as if the little bugs will have to run back to school until Spider has a surprising idea that turns a spoiled picnic into a big party. Most of the pictures are described.
How Stars Became Fireflies An Indonesian Tale
by Jeff Crosby Laurens HillhouseHave you ever noticed how fireflies look like stars that have fallen from the sky? According to this Indonesian tale, that’s how they came to be! A greedy man overeats the stars with the help of a coconut tree and learns a lesson when he fails to properly thank the friendly tree.
How Steven the Bear Invented S'mores (Steven the Bear)
by Scott HallHow Steven the Bear Invented S’mores is a read aloud picture book with fun life lessons and colorful illustrations. Steven the Bear and his friends are excited to go on their very first camping adventure. After being sure to pack and prepare well, the Bear Bunch heads out to find the perfect campsite. They set up camp and spend their day hiking, bird watching, and finding animals. After a day full of fun, Steven and the Bear Bunch sit down to toast marshmallows. That’s when Steven has a brilliant idea…? Join Steven the Bear and his friends in this first of many adventures!
How Strong Is It?: A Mighty Book All About Strength
by Ben HillmanHOW STRONG IS IT? A Mighty Book All About Strength. How strong is a spiderweb? Spider silk is one of the most amazing materials found on the planet--natural or human-made. In fact, if each strand was as thick as a pencil, a spiderweb could stop a Boeing 747 in mid-flight!
How Super Cool Tech Works
by DKDiscover the mind-blowing high-tech inventions of the future! Incredible images reveal the secret inner workings of everything from drones and supercomputers to underwater hotels and flying cars.How Super Cool Tech Works explains how incredible technologies will shape the world of tomorrow. Explore robotics, space rockets, artificial intelligence, and even game consoles in this cutting-edge non-fiction science book for kids aged 9 and over. Also featured are state-of-the-art buildings, new ways of traveling, imaginative entertainment gadgets, and even how teleportation and invisibility cloaks might be possible in the future. Each exciting subject is explained in detail, via crisp images and engaging, child-friendly text. "How it works" panels explain each subject&’s secret inner workings.New and updated for 2020, How Super Cool Tech Works is a one-stop shop for kids who want to know what the latest and greatest technologies are, and how they will shape our world in the years to come.