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Is It Night or Day?
by Fern Schumer ChapmanIn 1938, Edith Westerfeld, a young German Jew, is sent by her parents to Chicago, Illinois, where she lives with an aunt and uncle and tries to assimilate into American culture, while worrying about her parents and mourning the loss of everything she has ever known. Based on the author's mother's experience, includes an afterword about a little-known program that brought twelve hundred Jewish children to safety during World War II.
Is It Possible? Phone Booth Costume-Change (Into Reading, Level Q #18)
by Carmel Reilly Joe SciglitanoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Is It Possible? What Is Color? (Into Reading, Level T #51)
by Pamela Rushby Andrew Craig Wayne Bryant Nives PorcellatoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Is It Real? The Loch Ness Monster
by Candace FlemingPut on your detective hat and prepare all your investigative tools, because you've been assigned a new case to solve: the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster!Follow along as award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction tools and storytelling prowess to investigate the enduring mystery surrounding the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.Nestled in the lush green hills of the Scotland Highlands lies Loch Ness, a deep, murky lake with a storied history. It is also the home of the Loch Ness Monster. Numerous stories and photographs by people claiming to have spotted the mysterious monster have surfaced, often gaining immediate fame. But after decades of countless expeditions, documentaries, firsthand accounts, pictures, and videos, the mystery of Nessie continues to haunt us.Now, Sibert Award-winning author Candace Fleming invites you to become a detective and to join the race to uncover the truth. You'll learn how real-life detectives and scientists conduct their investigations to solve the greatest mysteries as the principles of the Scientific Method and more tools for boosting critical thinking and analysis are introduced. You will consider the evidence, see if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction, and maybe you can answer this age-old question about the Loch Ness monster: Is it real?
Is It Right To Fight?: A First Look at Anger (A First Look at...Series)
by Pat ThomasSpats are normal among younger kids, and often lead to screaming, hitting and other expressions of anger. helps kids understand that it's often all right to be angry, but that it's always best to resolve conflicts peaceably. Titles in the A First Look At series explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age, and encourage kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The language in each book is simple and direct—easy for younger children to understand.
Is It Shiny or Dull? (Properties of Materials)
by Lisa J. AmstutzA diamond is shiny. A brick wall is dull. Why are some objects shiny and others dull? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help readers understand the differences between shiny and dull objects.
Is It Smooth or Rough? (Properties of Materials)
by Lisa J. AmstutzA piece of silk is smooth. Tree bark is rough. Why are some objects smooth and others rough? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help readers understand the differences between smooth and rough objects.
Is It Stiff or Bendable? (Properties of Materials)
by Lisa J. AmstutzA pencil is stiff. A rubber band is bendable. Why are some objects stiff and others bendable? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help readers understand the differences between stiff and bendable objects.
Is It an Insect?
by Amy TaoDo you know how to tell if a creepy-crawly is an insect? Is a spider an insect? What about a millipede? Read on to learn how and put your skills to the test!
Is My Face Red! (Sesame Street): A Book of Colorful Feelings
by Joe Mathieu Naomi KleinbergEmotions are sometimes described in terms of color: green with envy, feeling blue, and in the pink, to name a few. In this sturdy board book, Elmo, Grover, Big Bird, Oscar, Zoe, Bert, Ernie, and Abby Cadabby show toddlers how different interactions give rise to a range of feelings, at the same time teaching about color, consideration for others, and how language can be used in unexpected ways.From the Board edition.
Is My Sister Dying?
by Alida E. YoungIt just couldn't be true! The doctors had to be wrong. They said my older sister Allyson had kidney failure, that she'd have to spend the rest of her life hooked up to a machine that cleansed her body. Her only hope for a normal life is for someone with the same blood and tissue types to donate a kidney. Someone like me. I really want to help my sister get well. But when I think about all the risks, and the chance that Allyson's body might even reject my kidney, I wonder if I could really go through with it. Can I do it? Can I give Allyson the gift of life?
Is Nothing Something?: Kids' Questions and Zen Answers About Life, Death, Family, Friendship, and Every thing in Between
by Thich Nhat HanhIn Is Nothing Something? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh answers heartfelt, difficult, and funny questions from children of all ages. Illustrated with original full-color artwork by Jessica McClure, Is Nothing Something? will help adults plant the seeds of mindfulness in the young children in their lives. Beginning with the most basic questions, "What is important in life?" and "Why is my brother mean to me?" and progressing through issues that we all wrestle with, such as "How do I know if I really love somebody?", "How long am I going to live?", and "What does God look like?", each page presents a question with a short answer from Thich Nhat Hanh, appropriate for beginning readers to work with on their own. The back of the book has the first complete children’s biography of Thich Nhat Hanh, along with basic, kid-friendly instructions for mindful breathing and mindful walking. Both humorous and profound, Is Nothing Something? is the perfect resource for kids with questions, adults looking to answer them, and anyone with questions of their own.
Is She for Real?
by P. J. NightP.J. Night's latest installment in the spooky and spectacular Creepover series for middle-grade girls is a level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.In Is She For Real?, Bethany has just moved to Old Warwick, a quaint old town that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Warwick. Lady Warwick lived centuries ago and died of a broken heart...but her grave was found empty shortly after her death. Legend says that Lady Warwick was buried alive and still roams Old Warwick today in search of her lost love. Bethany hears all about the legend from her new friends and thinks it's all pretty corny--until really strange things start happening to her. With a ring on her finger that looks just like the one Lady Warwick wore, and a new boyfriend with chilling similarities to Lady Warwick's lost love, Bethany's friends have to wonder: Is real life imitating legend...or becoming legend? This tale is a level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter. Super scary!
Is That Really You, Amy? (Here Come the Brownies, #8)
by Marcia LeonardWhile trying to impress her baby sitter who is also a Girl Scout, seven your old Amy does not treat her Brownie friends very nicely.
Is That You, Eleanor Sue?
by Tricia TusaSaturdays are dress-up days when Eleanor SueClimbs out the window . . .Tiptoes over to the front door . . .And rings the doorbell. Ding dong.When her mother answers, she doesn’t see Eleanor Sue. She sees A cranky old neighbor. Or a hungry witch.Or a white-bearded wizard.Eleanor Sue is a master of disguise, but when her mother gets in on the act, along with Grandma, anything can happen in this whimsical picture book by award-winning author/illustrator Tricia Tusa.
Is That a Dead Dog in Your Locker?
by Todd StrasserThe Tardy Boys, Wade and Leyton, are always getting into trouble, especially when they're dealing with the school bully, Barton Slugg. When their friend Daisy brings her neighbor's old dog Wheezy to school, the boys have to help her hide him. Not only does the school have a no-furry-animals-allowed policy, but the class crybaby is horribly allergic to animal fur. Barton is trying everything to uncover Wheezy's hiding place and get the boys in hot water. It will take the ingenious work of the Tardy Boys to outsmart him, with some hilarious results.
Is That a Glow-in-the-Dark Bunny in Your Pillowcase?
by Todd StrasserThis Halloween, Leyton and Wade Tardy are determined to come up with totally awesome costumes. Whoever has the best costume will win "The School With No Name's King of Candy Contest". Unfortunately, Fibby Mandible, the school's bossiest, snobbiest girl,and Barton Slugg, king of the archenemies, have their eyes on the same prize. And when the fiercest, meanest, most sinister aliens in the entire universe appear in the neighborhood, only Wade and Leyton can save the Earth from being destroyed. But can they win the candy contest and save the planet at the same time?
Is That a Sick Cat in Your Backpack?
by Todd StrasserThe Tardy Boys' pet cat is the scrawniest, laziest cat ever, but he has one big, very disgusting talent -- he can cough up hairballs like a champ. But will that be enough to win the school's Catalent Contest?
Is That an Angry Penguin in Your Gym Bag?
by Todd StrasserThanks to global warming, it's 85 degrees in the middle of the winter. Fortunately for Wade and Leyton Tardy, their school has an indoor hockey rink. But when they show up for practice, the ice has been taken over by penguins trying to escape the heat wave! Will Leyton and Wade be able to save the penguins from extinction?
Is There Life After 6th Grade?
by Leslie McguireNo one seems to understand Amy. Her mother wants her to wear frilly pink dresses. Her teacher thinks she's got a bad attitude. And all the girls in her class are just too giggly and silly for her. Amy's just about decided that sixth grade's going to be a bust. Then she and her friend Anthony come up with the best idea ever to hit Southside Elementary! They're going to put together a yearbook that shows the whole school the way it really is. The yearbook is such a great idea, though, that soon everyone wants to help with it. And that's the one thing Amy did not have in mind. How can Amy keep the yearbook project to herself? Is it worth it to give the other kids a chance? If she doesn't, seventh grade could be pretty lonely. ...
Is There Life in Outer Space?
by Edward Miller Franklyn M. Branley BranleyLife In Outer Space Bears and birds, people and planets -- many things live on planet Earth. But do they live anywhere else? For a long time people have wondered about that. Maybe you have, too. Read and find out how scientists search for signs of life in outer space.
Is There Really a Human Race?
by Jamie Lee CurtisIs there really a human race? Is it going on now all over the place? When did it start? Who said, "Ready, Set, Go"? Did it start on my birthday? I really must know. With all these questions, our hero's imagination is off and running. Is the human race an obstacle course? Is it a spring? Does he get his own lane? Does he get his own coach? Written with Jamie Lee Curtis's humor and heart and illustrated with Laura Cornell's wordly wit, IS THERE REALLY A HUMAN RACE? is all about relishing the journey and making good choices along the way--because how we live and how we love is how we learn to make the world a better place, one small step at a time.
Is There a "Porpoise"—Or Is It Just Play?
by Peg LopataAs dolphins flip, whirling through blue waters and creating bubbles with their dorsal fins, scientists study if this playful act is fun and not just instinctual behavior, or as some marine psychologists believe, that porpoises practice hunting skills. Enjoy discovering what dolphins learn through playing games like “keep away” in our oceans and freshwater rivers!
Is There a Future for Fossil Fuels?
by Ellen RodgerNatural gas, oil, and coal are finite resources, and their use contributes to deadly smog and global warming. The Future of Fossil Fuels follows the world's dependence on these resources and shows how people are working to reduce their use--and even make them more environmentally friendly!
Is There a Genius in Your Bathroom or Kitchen?
by Ellen SeidenIf you’re looking for a great invention, look no further than your bathroom or kitchen! Did you know that the first flushing toilet was invented four thousand years ago? Or that a melted chocolate bar sparked the discovery of the microwave? Learn about these great inventions and more!