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How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity
by Eric Shanower David Levithan Emma Donoghue Jennifer Finney Boylan William Sleater Francesca Lia Block Michael Cart Julie Anne Peters Ron KoertgeA girl thought to be a boy steals her sister's skirt, while a boy thought to be a girl refuses to wear a cornflower blue dress. One boy's love of a soldier leads to the death of a stranger. The present takes a bittersweet journey into the past when a man revisits the summer school where he had "an accidental romance." And a forgotten mother writes a poignant letter to the teenage daughter she hasn't seen for fourteen years. Poised between the past and the future are the stories of now. In nontraditional narratives, short stories, and brief graphics, tales of anticipation and regret, eagerness and confusion present distinctively modern views of love, sexuality, and gender identification. Together, they reflect the vibrant possibilities available for young people learning to love others--and themselves--in today's multifaceted and quickly changing world.
How Beetle got its Colourful Coat: Independent Reading Orange 6 (Reading Champion #1076)
by Sarah SnashallThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band orange.
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
by Rosalyn SchanzerBen Franklin was the most famous American in the entire world during colonial times. No wonder! After all, the man could do just about anything. Why, he was an author and an athlete and a patriot and a scientist and an inventor to boot. He even found a way to steal the lightning right out of the sky.<P><P> Is such a thing possible? Is it. Take a look inside and find Ben busy at work on every spread. Then find out how he used his discovery about lightning to make people's lives safer.<P> In an inventive way, Rosalyn Schanzer brings us a brilliant and ever-curious American original.
How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps
by Gretchen WoelfleHow did Ben Franklin become an outspoken leader of the American Revolution? Learn all about it in seven (not-so-easy) steps in this humorous, accessible middle-grade chapter book that focuses on Ben&’s political awakening.Famous founding father Benjamin Franklin was a proud subject of the British Empire—until he wasn&’t. It took nearly seventy years and seven not-so-easy steps to turn Benjamin Franklin from a loyal British subject to a British traitor—and a fired-up American revolutionary. In this light, whimsical narrative, young readers learn how Franklin came to be a rebel, beginning with his childhood lesson in street smarts when he buys a whistle at an inflated price. Franklin is a defiant boy who runs away from his apprenticeship, and while he becomes a deep thinker, a brilliant scientist, and a persuasive writer when he grows up, he never loses that spark. As a community leader who tries his best to promote peace and unity both between the colonies and with Great Britain, he becomes more and more convinced that independence for the American colonies is the way forward.Illustrated throughout with art by noted New Yorker cartoonist and illustrator John O&’Brien and sprinkled with quotations from Franklin, this unfamiliar story of a familiar figure in American history will surprise and delight young readers.
How Bicycles Changed the World / Young Bike Racers (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Michael SandlerNIMAC-sourced textbook
How Big Bear Stuck to the Sky
by Kathleen MuldoonOne of the most well-known constellations in the night sky, the Big Dipper, traces its origins to a Native American legend. Many animals attempted to break through Sky in order to spread light and warmth onto the Earth. Only one of them, a Great Bear—also known as Ursa Major—succeeds. How does Great Spirit reward him?
How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow?
by Wendell MinorEvery year, giant pumpkin contests take place at fairs across the country—the 2012 record-holder weighed over a ton! The latest craze is to carve the most enormous pumpkins into racing boats. But what&’s next? Why not think really big? Award-winning artist Wendell Minor does just that as he imagines larger-than-life pumpkins decorating some of America&’s favorite places—as immense as the Capitol dome, Mount Rushmore, the Brooklyn Bridge, even the Grand Canyon! This celebration of famous landmarks and landscapes plays with concepts of size and scale and is full of fun facts.
How Big is a Foot?
by Rolf MyllerWith the Queen's birthday only days away, the King is concerned that the royal carpenters will not be able to build her a bed because they do not know how to measure.
How Big Is It? A Big Book All About Bigness
by Ben HillmanWHAT'S THE BIG IDEA HOW BIG IS IT? A BIG Book All About BIGNESS How tall is a giraffe? 17.3 feet . . . or . . . If one was standing in your living room, you'd have to cut a hole in the ceiling, and its head would reach the top of a second-floor bedroom! Learn about big things like pyramids, diamonds in the sky, giant spiders, snakes, birds, flowers and more!
How Big is Our Baby?: A 9-month guide for soon-to-be siblings
by Smriti Prasadam-HallsWhen a new baby is on the way, siblings-to-be have lots of feelings and plenty of questions. But whether they're impatient, curious or a little worried, this friendly and reassuring guide explains each step of the pregnancy journey and helps little ones feel involved and excited. With a month-by-month approach that compares the size of the growing baby to something familiar to the young reader, such as a speck of sand at the seaside or an egg, readers also find out about how Baby is developing, from when the heart might first beat to when they'll be able to feel it kick. The book also includes information about how life might change once Baby arrives, and how exciting it will be to have a new baby brother or sister.
How Big Is Your Brave?
by Ruth SoukupHow do you teach a child to dream big and shoot for the stars? In this inspiring story, a young bunny named Zippy dreams of traveling to space. When the opportunity to attend space camp arrives, she worries she might not be capable enough to compete with other kids. But Zippy&’s desire to build her rocket is bigger than her fear of failing, and through hard work and creativity works to make her dreams come true.New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup empowers children everywhere to dream big and live a life they love. How Big Is Your Brave? encourages readers to face their fears and overcome obstacles in order to follow their dreams and reach their goals.How Big Is Your Brave? is:Great for boys and girls, ages 4–8An excellent choice for STEM storytime and sparking discussions about STEM fieldsA great resource to teach young children about confidence, self-esteem, and the value of hard workThrough whimsical illustrations and encouraging text, children will discover how standing up to fears (both big and small) makes them stronger and unstoppable.
How Big Is Your Clothing Footprint? (Environmental Footprints)
by Paul MasonWhat sort of footprint are you leaving on the environment? Do you have a heavy footprint or a light footprint? Everything we do and everything we use has an impact on the environment. Heavy footprints harm the environment and use lots of natural resources. Light footprints harm the environment as little as possible and use fewer natural resources. Read the ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTS series to decide what type of footsteps you want to take in the future! In How Big Is Your Clothing Footprint? read about what makes up a clothing footprint and the effect this has on the environment. Discover ways to reduce your clothing footprint and live sustainably. Special Features: Rethink! feature offers ways to lighten your footprints Case Studies give real-life examples of heavy-footprint and light-footprint actions. Rethink! Repairing clothes makes them last longer. Repairing instead of replacing clothing means a lighter footprint on the environment. How Big Is Your Clothing Footprint? How Big Is Your Energy Footprint? How Big Is Your Food Footprint? How Big Is Your Shopping Footprint? How Big Is Your Travel Footprint? How Big Is Your Water Footprint?
How Big Is Your Energy Footprint? (Environmental Footprints)
by Paul MasonWhat sort of footprint are you leaving on the environment? Do you have a heavy footprint or a light footprint? Everything we do and everything we use has an impact on the environment. * Heavy footprints harm the environment and use lots of natural resources. * Light footprints harm the environment as little as possible and use fewer natural resources. Read the ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTS series to decide what type of footsteps you want to take in the future! In How Big Is Your Energy Footprint? read about what makes up an energy footprint and the effect this has on the environment. Discover ways to reduce your energy footprint and live sustainably. Special Features Rethink! feature offers ways to lighten your footprints. Case Studies give real-life examples of heavy-footprint and light-footprint actions. How Big Is Your Clothing Footprint? How Big Is Your Energy Footprint? How Big Is Your Food Footprint? How Big Is Your Shopping Footprint? How Big Is Your Travel Footprint? How Big Is Your Water Footprint?
How Big Is Your Shopping Footprint? (Environmental Footprints)
by Paul MasonWhat sort of footprint are you leaving on the environment? Do you have a heavy footprint or a light footprint? Everything we do and everything we use has an impact on the environment. Heavy footprints harm the environment and use lots of natural resources. Light footprints harm the environment as little as possible and use fewer natural resources. Read the ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTS series to decide what type of footsteps you want to take in the future! In How Big Is Your Shopping Footprint? read about what makes up a shopping footprint and the effect this has on the environment. Discover ways to reduce your shopping footprint and live sustainably. Special Features Rethink! feature offers way to lighten your footprints Case studies give real-life examples of heavy-footprint and light-footprint actions. Rethink! Disposable plastic shopping bags create waste. Bringing reusable canvas bags to hold your purchases at the mall or grocery store lowers your shopping footprint.
How Big Is Your Water Footprint? (Environmental Footprints)
by Paul MasonWhat sort of footprint are you leaving on the environment? Do you have a heavy footprint or a light footprint? Everything we do and everything we use has an impact on the environment. Heavy footprints harm the environment and use lots of natural resources. Light footprints harm the environment as little as possible and use fewer natural resources. In How Big Is Your Water Footprint? read about what makes up a water footprint and the effect this has on the environment. Discover ways to reduce your water footprint and live sustainably. Special features: Rethink! feature offers ways to lighten your footprints. Case studies give real-life examples of heavy-footprint and light-footprint actions.
How Birds Sleep
by David ObuchowskiDiscover the mysterious and fascinating sleeping habits of more than twenty bird species from around the world in this gorgeously illustrated read-aloud picture book, perfect for bedtime, or any time.Have you ever seen a bird sleep? Or wondered just when it is that migrating cranes find the time to catch Z&’s as they cross the ocean? From the parrots of Thailand to the ostriches of Australia and even the pigeons of New York City, every bird sleeps—but they do it in ways that will surprise and delight you. Some hang from tree branches, others doze while gliding, and some even burrow underground for a nap. Written in a witty, conversational voice, and with gorgeous illustrations, this picture book is bursting with interesting facts about this underexplored aspect of bird life all around us.
How Bodies Work: Animal Physiology
by Bridget AndersonDo you ever wonder what makes you grow? Or why you shiver when you are cold? Have you ever marveled at the speed of a cheetah, the fastest land animal on Earth? Or been awed at how a chameleon can change color? Solving such mysteries is part and parcel of animal physiology, the science that investigates how different animal bodies work. Learning how they do increases our appreciation of the uniqueness and diversity of the vast animal kingdom, and adds to our understanding of how our own bodies work. HOW BODIES WORK: ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY offers a glimpse inside ourselves and the amazing world around us.
How Books Are Made
by Martha E. H. RustadTo make a book, you first start with an idea. What comes next? Crack open the cover to find out how books are made.
How Can I Be a Detective If I Have to Babysit?
by Linda BaileyDetective Stevie Diamond and her partner, Jesse Kulniki, take off for her dad's tree-planting camp in desperate need of adventure. What they find is a job taking care of five-year-old Alexander Creely. It's insulting! Stevie is steaming until she hears about Rubberface Ragnall--a smuggler who has been ransacking Alexander's trailer. Suddenly, baby-sitting seems the perfect job for the Diamond and Kulniki Detective Agency.
How Can I Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking?
by Lizzie WadeSome people are afraid of public speaking more than others. Learn about some surprising ways to overcome stage fright.
How Can I Remember All That?: Simple Stuff to Improve Your Working Memory
by Tracy Packiam Packiam AllowayWhy can't I remember what my parents just asked me to do? Why do I feel stressed out at school when the teacher is writing on the board and talking at the same time? And what can I do about it? Working memory issues affect a huge proportion of kids with learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ASD. These issues can make them feel frustrated or bored, as working memory and intelligence are two very different things. Kids with working memory problems can also act out in the classroom and at home. In this child-friendly and authoritative guide, international working memory expert Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway walks you through what working memory is, what it feels like to have problems with your working memory, and what you can do about it. She presents key tips and strategies, such as the benefits of eating chocolate or of barefoot running, that will help children both at home and at school, and includes a section at the end for adults describing how we can test for working memory issues.
How Can People Help Communities? (Community Questions)
by Martha E. RustadA community is only as strong as its individual members. What roles do those members play, and how do citizens work together to complete common tasks and achieve goals? A clear question-answer format, paired with photos kids can relate to, shows the importance of responsibility and cooperation. A simple activity encourages young readers to actively participate in their own community.
How Can Some People Be Good at Singing?
by Lizzie WadeSome people are better at singing than others. Why is that? A researcher explains why some people love doing karaoke, and others simply can't do it.
How Carrot and Cookie Saved Christmas
by Erica S. PerlA festive pun-filled story perfect for the holidays!In this follow-up to When Carrot Met Cookie, Christmas is fast approaching, and Carrot and Cookie are both worried—they can't find the right present for each other! But when they hear a crash on Christmas Eve and find a sick Santa too ill to keep flying his sleigh, they know there are more important matters at hand. Can these friends conjure up enough Christmas magic to step into Santa's shoes, deliver the presents themselves, and save the day? Hilarious and heartwarming, this is the perfect gift for future foodies or anyone looking for some special holiday cheer.
How Cars Changed The World
by Kurt HoffmanBright, full-color and black and white historic photographs compare and contrast the cars, roads, and travel experiences of today with those of days gone by. Strongly correlated to the Common Core Standards for Informational Text, this title is perfect for exploring the relationships between a series of historical events and scientific ideas.