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I Will Not Read This Book (Into Reading, Trade Book #11)
by Cece Meng Joy AngNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> The little boy in I Will Not Read This Book has a lot of excuses, because if there is one thing he doesn’t want to do, it’s read this book. He won’t read it even if you hang him upside down by one toe, over a cliff, with sharks down below. And you know what? You. Can’t. Make. Him. In this book illustrated with wit and whimsy by Joy Ang, Cece Meng delivers once again with a pitch-perfect reluctant reader who is finally convinced to read the book if—and only if—someone he loves will read it with him.
I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree: A Memoir of a Schindler's List Survivor
by Laura Hillman"Hannelore, your Papa is dead." In the spring of 1942 Hannelore received a letter from Mama at her school in Berlin, Germany--Papa had been arrested and taken to a concentration camp. Six weeks later he was sent home; ashes in an urn. Soon another letter arrived. "The Gestapo has notified your brothers and me that we are to be deported to the East--whatever that means." Hannelore knew: labor camps, starvation, beatings. How could Mama and her two younger brothers bear that? She made a decision: She would go home and be deported with her family. Despite the horrors she faced in eight labor and concentration camps, Hannelore met and fell in love with a Polish POW named Dick Hillman. Oskar Schindler was their one hope to survive. Schindler had a plan to take eleven hundred Jews to the safety of his new factory in Czechoslovakia. Incredibly both she and Dick were added to his list. But survival was not that simple. Weeks later Hannelore found herself, alone, outside the gates of Auschwitz, pushed toward the smoking crematoria. I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree is the remarkable true story of one young woman's nightmarish coming-of-age. But it is also a story about the surprising possibilities for hope and love in one of history's most brutal times.
I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree
by Laura Hillman"HANNELORE, YOUR PAPA IS DEAD." In the spring of 1942 Hannelore received a letter from Mama at her school in Berlin, Germany--Papa had been arrested and taken to a concentration camp. Six weeks later he was sent home; ashes in an urn. Soon another letter arrived. "The Gestapo has notified your brothers and me that we are to be deported to the East--whatever that means." Hannelore knew: labor camps, starvation, beatings...How could Mama and her two younger brothers bear that? She made a decision: She would go home and be deported with her family. Despite the horrors she faced in eight labor and concentration camps, Hannelore met and fell in love with a Polish POW named Dick Hillman. Oskar Schindler was their one hope to survive. Schindler had a plan to take eleven hundred Jews to the safety of his new factory in Czechoslovakia. Incredibly both she and Dick were added to his list. But survival was not that simple. Weeks later Hannelore found herself, alone, outside the gates of Auschwitz, pushed toward the smoking crematoria. I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree is the remarkable true story of one young woman's nightmarish coming-of-age. But it is also a story about the surprising possibilities for hope and love in one of history's most brutal times.
I Will Protect You: A True Story of Twins Who Survived Auschwitz
by Eva Mozes KorThe illuminating and deeply moving true story of twin sisters who survived Nazi experimentation, against all odds, during the Holocaust.Eva and her identical twin sister, Miriam, had a mostly happy childhood. Theirs was the only Jewish family in their small village in the Transylvanian mountains, but they didn't think much of it until anti-Semitism reared its ugly head in their school. Then, in 1944, ten-year-old Eva and her family were deported to Auschwitz. At its gates, Eva and Miriam were separated from their parents and other siblings, selected as subjects for Dr. Mengele's infamous medical experiments.During the course of the war, Mengele would experiment on 3,000 twins. Only 160 would survive--including Eva and Miriam.Writing with her friend Danica Davidson, Eva reveals how two young girls were able to survive the unimaginable cruelty of the Nazi regime, while also eventually finding healing and the capacity to forgive. Spare and poignant, I Will Protect You is a vital memoir of survival, loss, and forgiveness.
I Will Race You Through This Book!
by Jonathan E. FenskeSee if you can beat Book-It Bunny in a reading race!In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!This easy-to-read adventure breaks the fourth wall as Book-It Bunny challenges the reader to race her to the end of the story. But with distractions and tricks up her sleeve along the way, the competition becomes both fierce and funny at the same time. On your mark, get set, read!Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
by Mo WillemsMeet Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Will Surprise My Friend! Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other--but the biggest surprise is the one they least expect.
I Will Survive
by Kristen KempPoor Ellen. Her boyfriend is cheating on her ... with her best friend. Her other (male) best friend is in love with her when he really shouldn't be. Her beauty queen sister is on a rampage. And her mom is having an affair with one of her teachers.
I Will Survive: A Children's Picture Book (LyricPop #0)
by Frederick J. Perren Dino FekarisDino Fekaris and Frederick J. Perren's disco hit sensation "I Will Survive"--popularized by Gloria Gaynor--comes to life as an empowering picture book featuring an alien princess living life on her own terms. "I will survive Oh,
I Will Try (I Like to Read)
by Marilyn JanovitzPerseverance (and a little help from a friend) pay off for an aspiring young gymnast in this winning entry in the I Like to Read® series. Ella is in awe of Jan, the star of her gymnastics class. Jan can spin and leap on the balance beam. Can Ella? Her first attempt is a failure, and Ella is ready to give up. But Jan is a star at friendship too; and with her encouragement, Ella tries again--and succeeds! This is the perfect book for girls learning to read. The adorable, leotard-clad young gymnasts fill the pages with action; and the story offers valuable, age-appropriate lessons in kindness, sportsmanship, and how important it is to try, try again. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level D.
I Will Win (Phonics Reader #7)
by Adrienne BetzThis is part of the phonics reading program. Great for teaching children to read. This story is very interesting to young readers.. It brings reading to life. Other books in this series are also available from Bookshare.
I Wish
by Nancy Guettier“A great lesson about being yourself and the joys of spending time with your best friend” from the author of Jude’s Moon and Circus in the Sky (Observations from a Simple Life). I Wish is a delightful story of two best friends, Genevieve and Ariana, who come across a magic wand. Ariana begins to dream up the many different things she can become by using the magic wand. She explores the unique things she could transform herself into, such as a beautiful singing bird, ladybug, and a fish that can swim deep in the sea. Together these best friends discover the best wish of all is to be themselves. “Guettier’s most recent book, I Wish, is about friendship and the importance of a best friend. Genevieve and Ariana find a magic wand and are excited to explore all of the magic it can provide. They learn, however, that despite their whimsical journey of wishing, dreaming and discovering, all they really need is each other.” —MySocialGoodNews.com
I Wish
by Toon TellegenBestelling Dutch children's author Toon Tellegen matches 33 imaginative prose-poems prompted by the statement "I wish" with luminous, old-fashioned portraits by Ingrid Godon in this beautiful, unique volume perfect for thoughtful young readers.I Wish pairs writing with a gallery of portraits inspired by old-fashioned photographs - faces staring out at us with the serious, veiled expressions of a bygone time. Scattered among the paintings are young children, men and women, and babies, speaking through Toon Tellegen's yearning language. Like dozens of confessions poured from the page, the writing presents a glittering kaleidoscope of wishes, from imagined feats of heroism to reciprocated human love.
I Wish Daddy Didn't Drink So Much
by Judith VignaA young girl shares her feelings and frustrations about her alcoholic father's behavior.
I Wish for You
by David WaxA moving and beautiful keepsake book for fans of On the Night You Were Born.I wish for you, my little one...What do you wish for your child? Do you wish for them to be kind? To be strong? To be proud of who they are?From courageous lions and wise owls to playful dolphins and wolves finding their voices, this timeless and lushly illustrated book explores the values we can draw from the wondrous and inspiring natural world around us. Gentle and affirming, the lyrical text takes readers through the qualities we wish to instill in our children, helping them grow into resilient, assured, and happy individuals. I Wish for You is both a celebration of nature and the importance of self-esteem, self-respect, empathy, and community. A book meant to be treasured, I Wish for You is the perfect gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, and anytime you wish to share a lasting keepsake and a gift of inspiration.
I Wish I Could Fly like a Bird
by Katherine DenisonWhen Chic, a boy bird with learning disabilities, befriends Ben, a human boy, he learns that relationships must make room for differences.
I Wish I Had a Wookiee: And Other Poems for Our Galaxy
by Ian DoescherInspired by the beloved world of Star Wars, this collection of over 75 whimsical and original poems is a celebration of childhood, creativity, imagination, and the early years of Star Wars fandom. In &“My Pet AT-AT,&” a ten-year-old dreams of playing hide and seek and fetch with an AT-AT. In &“Dad&’s Luke Skywalker Figurine,&” a child opens their dad&’s untouched action figure but, instead of getting into trouble, helps their dad re-discover his own sense of play. In &“T-16 Dreams,&” a little girl imagines herself flying through the galaxy, the Empire hot on her trail, to help with her real-world fear of flying. Set in the hearts and minds of young children who love Star Wars, and filled with the characters you know and love, I Wish I Had a Wookiee is the perfect gift for the young Star Wars fan—and the young at heart.
I Wish I Had My Father
by Norma SimoneFrom the book: On the way home from school, Grace and I talk. "Don't you wish there was no Father's Day?" Grace asks me. "That's what I wish." "Not really," I tell her. "If my wish could come true, I'd have my father at least one day in the year."
I Wish I Knew That: Geography
by James DoyleWhere on earth will you find a more exciting look at the world around us?Explore the world's continents, countries, and capital cities, and marvel at the planet's most extraordinary physical features-from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans-in a lighthearted mix of text, diagrams, maps, and amusing illustrations that will captivate children and encourage them to keep trekking. Divided into bite-size chunks, this book presents kids with a world of knowledge in the coolest ways possible and includes: a whirlwind tour of what planet Earth is made of and its position in the solar system. a look at the continents, with a listing of all the countries and their capital cities. forest fun facts and "tree-via." a chart of the world's largest deserts and the venomous animals that live there. an exciting journey across the ocean floor.Filled with hundreds of cool ways to remember the tallest, largest, longest, and most desolate, I Wish I Knew That: Geography is the perfect companion to help kids get a grip on the globe.
I Wish I Knew That: U.S. Presidents
by Editors of Reader's DigestHere is a look at the fascinating profiles of each of the 43 presidents, including the names of their pets! Sidebars are filled with fun and unusual information about our leaders-such as who appears on stamps and money-and "At a Glance" boxes provide birth date, political party, and other vital information, including that: Thomas Jefferson, our third president, spoke six languages, invented many things (the swivel chair and the pedometer, to name two), and designed and built not only Monticello (his rural home) but also the University of Virginia. Theodore Roosevelt, was one of the nation's great hunters, and the Smithsonian is filled with hundreds of specimens from his safari in Africa. He was also our first environmentalist president, setting aside nearly 200 million acres for national parks and wildlife refuges. You'll also find a section on "The First Ladies"-short takes on all the presidents' wives. The book ends with a special feature that's just in time for the 2012 election: how a president gets elected. From the first presidential election to recent recounts, this chapter clearly explains to a young audience how we choose the next leader of our country. Includes over 100 whimsical illustrations!
I Wish I Knew That: Science
by Rachel Byard GarciaWhy does matter matter? What makes the earth quake? Why does the moon shine? With I Wish I Knew That: Science, kids will learn the answers to hundreds of fascinating questions, alongside lighthearted illustrations and a bunch of experiments to make learning fun. Inside kids will find out everything they need to know about: Humans Animals Earth Weather and Climate Technology Space Chemistry Includes over 100 engaging illustrations!
I Wish I Knew That: Math
by Michael GoldsmithMath, so often a mystery to children, is simply explained in I Wish I Knew That Math. With clear, commonsense explanations of mathematical concepts and fun and interesting applications, this book is a great way to increase your understanding of math. The concepts addressed include, but are certainly not limited to: Basic operations - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division The math behind money The connections between math and music Irrational numbers - Why did Pythagoras have one of his followers killed just for talking about the square root of 2? The value of zero Angles - from acute, all the way to reflexive Coordinates and the Cartesian plane Probability - What is the likelihood of being struck by lightning? Logic - induction, deduction and Sherlock Holmes Computers and algorithms Code breaking - from ancient Rome to super computers With its readable style and engaging examples, I Wish I Knew That: Math can give children a head start or a helping hand in their understanding of math. Even grownups could learn a thing or two that they may have forgotten or maybe things they never learned at all!
I Wish I Knew That: Cool Stuff You Need to Know
by Steve Martin Dr Mike Goldsmith Marianne TaylorAn Apple a Day Keeps the Low Marks Away!<P><P> Have you ever been excited to find out you knew something the other kids in your class didn't? Then just think about how you would feel if you knew hundreds of fascinating tidbits-on everything from art, literature, and history to geography, science, and math-from just one quick-and-easy read crammed with fun and cool stuff you shouldn't have to wait to find out about. With I Wish I Knew That you will speed through science, whiz through history, and take a dip into the classic Greek and Roman myths in no time at all. Inside, learn all about... <P>* Classic Reads: A guide to classic children's literature such as Call of The Wild, Anne of Green Gables, The Wind in The Willows, Little Women and Shakespeare. <P>* How Land is Shaped and Changed: Erosion, Glaciers, Volcanoes and the world's tallest mountain, largest sea, and longest river. <P>* Math Stuff: Jump Into Geometry by learning that the three points of a triangle, whose angles always add up to 180º make measuring more precise. <P>* Science at a Glance: The Periodic table which was invented by Dmitri Mendeleyev and beginners' Biology <P>* History Stuff: Early explorers, important wars, all the Presidents and British Kings and Queens as well as the names of the countries and their capital cities. <P>* Bonus sections include Poet's Corner, Brief History of Music, The World Of Art and Geological Time, In Brief <P>With I Wish I Knew That you'll boost your general knowledge and jump to the head of the class!
I Wish I Was Sick, Too!
by Aliki Franz BrandenbergA sweet tale about kindness, jealousy, and fairness perfect for reading when a child is sick or well.Edward is sick and Elizabeth is well, and nothing could be more unfair! Edward gets to stay in bed and everyone treats him like a prince. Elizabeth has to get out of bed, get dressed, go to school, come home and do chores, finish her homework and practice the piano. "I wish I was sick too!" Elizabeth complains, and soon, to her dawning dismay, her wish is granted. Jealousy and kindness, fairness and responsibility, the passionate complaints and pleasures of childhood are well represented here by a close-knit and surprisingly intellectual cat family, drawn with good humor and sympathy by the illustrator-author couple, Aliki and Franz Brandenberg. The perfect book to read when you're sick, or when you're well and wish you were sick too.
I Wish I Were a . . .
by Werner Holzwarth Stefanie JeschkeThe ever perceptive meerkat examines his surroundings at the zoo. To the left of him, he finds the burliest bear of them all. <P><P>To the right of him, the meerkat observes a hilarious monkey gracefully swinging from rope to rope; and straight ahead is by far the most powerful lion of all the land! If only this meerkat could be just like them! But when a sudden dark shadow creepily emerges over the zoo, the meerkat is the first to alert his fellow companions of the impending danger. Almost immediately after, the animals look up to him for his special skill. From afar, the bear admires his speed. The monkey aspires to have his vigilant eye. And as for the lion, he only wishes he could have the meerkat's swift decision-making skills.Stefanie Jeschke's quirky illustrations compliment Werner Holzwarth's important theme of recognizing one's individual talents. Parents and children of all ages will certainly be entertained by this humorous tale and silly meerkat!
I Wish You Knew
by Jackie Azúa KramerA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Book of 2021 A heartfelt story that explores the aftermath of deportation, I Wish You Knew celebrates the power of connection and empathy among children.When Estrella’s father has to leave becausehe wasn’t born here, like her,She misses him.And she wishes people knew the way it affects her.At home. At school.Always.But a school wrapped around a hundred-year-old oak tree is the perfect place to share and listen.Some kids miss family,Some kids are hungry,Some kids live in shelters.But nobody is alone.A story about deportation, divided families, and the importance of community in the midst of uncertainty.