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Oscar and the Bat: A Book About Sound (Start with Science Ser.)
by Geoff WaringStart with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities.When Oscar hears a blackbird singing in the meadow, Bat swoops in to talk to him about sound. A sudden thunderstorm and a visiting cow give Oscar lots of opportunities to learn about sounds that are loud or soft, near or far, deep or high.
Oscar and the Frog (Journeys Grade K Read Aloud Unit 5 #Book 23)
by Geoff WaringNIMAC-sourced textbook
Oscar and the Mooncats
by Lynda Gene RymondOscar the cat loves his boy. He also loves to climb way up where he can see everything. He jumps onto the fridge, onto the bookshelf, and onto the roof of the garage, but if he jumps just a little bit higher, his view would be out of this world. With the mightiest leap of his life, Oscar makes it all the way to the moon. Oscar makes some new friends there.
Oscar and the Moth: A Book About Light and Dark (Into Reading, Read Aloud Module 10 #3)
by Geoff WaringNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>A first science book that introduce young readers to core science concepts through fresh, graphic illustrations, engaging stories, and supplemental activity suggestions.As Oscar the kitten watches the sun set one evening, he has lots of questions about light and dark. Who better than Moth to help out? Moth shows how sources of light are as different as the sun, stars, fireflies, streetlights, and airplanes, and also explains how shadows are made and why darkness comes at night. Includes lesson summaries!
Oscar the Hedgehog's Adventure
by Ana Luisa FreemanHedgehogs are endangered in Guernsey, just as they are in many parts of the world. Sadly, these beautiful creatures are at risk of disappearing, but local charities are working tirelessly to protect them. Every week, hedgehogs suffer injuries – some so severe they don’t survive. It’s crucial that we all stay aware, especially when driving, to help keep these wonderful animals safe.
Oscar the Hungry Unicorn (Oscar the Hungry Unicorn #1)
by Lou CarterA hilariously funny tale of friendship, belonging and LOTS OF EATING from the bestselling author of There Is No Dragon in This Story. Perfect for fans of Oi Frog.Oscar the Unicorn has eaten his stable so he needs to find somewhere else to live. Not easy if you're a unicorn who eats everything in sight ... No one wants him around: not the pirates or the fairies or the dragons. Will Oscar ever find a place to call home? Well, it just so happens that Princess Oola has been searching for a unicorn FOR EVER ...
Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Cake (Oscar the Hungry Unicorn #5)
by Lou CarterIt's Princess Oola's birthday and she's having a party for all of her fairy tale friends. Oola loves her birthday, but so does Oscar - he thinks it's delicious! He's eaten the birthday cards, he's eaten the presents and he's much better at EAT the parcel than PASS the parcel.The king thinks the birthday might go a bit smoother if Oscar has a time out, but Oola's birthday isn't the same without Oscar. When he goes missing, can they find him in time to cheer up Oola and enjoy her birthday cake? Oscar and Oola return in this fifth fun and cake-filled celebration of friendship (and eating), from Lou Carter and Nikki Dyson.
Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Christmas (Oscar the Hungry Unicorn #2)
by Lou CarterOscar the Hungry Unicorn saves Christmas in this brilliantly funny second book from Lou Carter, the bestselling author of There Is No Dragon in This Story.It's Christmas Eve and Oscar the Unicorn is hungry.He's eaten the Christmas tree, the stockings and is about to make a start on the presents. But at least he hasn't eaten the magic reindeer food that allows the reindeer to fly . . . has he?! Oh. He has. All of it. How is Santa going to deliver presents to the rest of fairyland with his trusty reindeer unable to fly? Luckily, Princess Oola has an idea . . . Oscar will make the best reindicorn EVER! The brilliantly funny sequel to the Oscar the Hungry Unicorn, full of Christmas fun and silliness!
Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Easter (Oscar the Hungry Unicorn #3)
by Lou CarterOscar the Hungry Unicorn returns to save Easter in this third hilarious Oscar adventure from Lou Carter, the best-selling author of There Is No Dragon in This Story.It's Easter and the Easter Bunny has put together the most incredible, absolutely fantastic egg hunt. Everyone is excited, but uh-oh... Oscar the Unicorn is hungry!Oscar has eaten the eggs, the baskets, the signs - in fact, he's eaten everything! The Easter Bunny is too tired to hide more eggs, so Oola and rest of the fairytale crew step in to help. But just as the great chocolate egg hunt is about to get underway, some silly pirates accidentally misplace the map to the hidden Easter treats. Can Oscar's keen sense of smell - and his unstoppable hunger - save Easter before it's too late? The third brilliantly funny adventure of Oscar the Hungry Unicorn.
Oscar the Hungry Unicorn and the New Babycorn (Oscar the Hungry Unicorn #4)
by Lou CarterOola has rescued a brand new baby unicorn! It needs looking after and teaching a thing or two about unicorning - is Oscar up to the task?When Oola brings home a brand new baby unicorn, she enlists Oscar's help to look after it and teach her a thing or two about unicorning. But Oscar is TOO HUNGRY to be helpful. He's eaten the baby bunting, the crib and the rocking chair. When he eats every last nappy, Oola must go out to buy more but, not to worry, Oscar can look after Babycorn while she's gone... But when Oola returns, her precious Babycorn is no where to be seen! What could have happened to her?A fun-filled, delicious celebration of friendship and little siblings from the creators of Oscar the Hungry Unicorn and Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Eats Easter.
Oscar's American Dream
by Barry WittensteinIf you want to see 20th century American history unfold before your eyes, stand on a city street corner and watch it change! It all starts when an immigrant named Oscar opens a barber shop...When Oscar lands on Ellis Island, he has only a suitcase and a down payment in his hands. And he has a dream-- to own his own barbershop. After it opens on the corner of Front St. and Second Ave, Oscar's barbershop becomes a beloved local fixture... until the day Oscar decides to move on and become a subway conductor. Over the years, this barbershop will change hands to become a lady's clothing store, then a soup kitchen. A coffee shop follows, then the space becomes an army recruitment center, then a candy shop. As the years pass and the world changes, the proud corner store stands tall, watching American history unfold around it. Barry Wittenstein and debut husband-and-wife illustration team Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell tell the rich, fascinating story of key moments in American history, as reflected through the eyes--and the patrons--of the corner store.
Oscar's Bad Day: A day in the life of a child with autism
by Daniela Baugh-HughesMeet Oscar. Today, Oscar’s in for a shock - there’s a new boy sitting in his seat and Oscar is horrified. Oscar hates change and now he’ll have to sit somewhere else which, for Oscar, feels like the end of the world. Oscar's Bad Day gives an insight into a day in the life of a child with autism.
Oscar's Book (Little Golden Book)
by Golden BooksA classic Sesame Street Little Golden Book celebrating Oscar, the world's most famous grouch!"Listen, I'm a grouch, and this is my book, and I don't want you to read it."So begins this classic early Sesame Street Little Golden Book about Oscar, the street's resident grouch, which returns to Little Golden Books after more than forty years! Originally published in 1975, this book brilliantly brings to life Oscar's grumpy personality through truly Oscar-esque dialogue and stunning illustrations that make him seem as animated as he does on television. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will giggle at the silly antics of their favorite grouchy, trash-loving monster. Oscar's Book will find new fans among grouchy humans of all ages, and will be a true nostalgic treat for the generations who grew up with Sesame Street.Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics, which address specific needs, such as girls' education, financial empowerment, and autism. In 2019, Sesame Street will celebrate its 50th year of distributing quality educational content to families around the world. Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.
Oscar's Enormous Purr
by Jeanne Richardson RondoeIt's not always easy to love a cat who purrs as loudly as Oscar, but it end up helpful someday.
Oscar, Cat-About-Town
by James HerriotOscar, a sad and starved gray kitten, arrived in James Herriot's clinic one day. The little girl who brought him in said he was lost. James and his family adopt the cat, but one day Oscar goes missing. When they search for Oscar, they discover that he loves to be a socialite, going about the town to all the social events.
Osceola: Memories of a Sharecropper's Daughter
by Alan Govenar Shane W. Evans Osceola MaysOsceola Mays was born in East Texas in 1909, the daughter of a sharecropper and the granddaughter of slaves. She survives fear, poverty, and the loss of loved ones by recalling memories of her childhood, and the stories, songs, and poems she learned from her mother and grandmother. Like a patchwork quilt, this collection pieces together Osceola's life into a vivid and profound mosaic. Osceola is a poignant and powerful oral history, a collection that will touch readers' hearts as it informs them of the legacy of slavery and the past conditions of African Americans in the South.
Oscura luz del monte
by Jorge AccameCon su prosa aguda, en estos cuentos Jorge Accame explora el lado salvaje del ser humano. Sin dudas, una excelente elección para captar a los jóvenes lectores. La realidad se transforma cuando nos acercamos a la naturaleza. Estos relatos se adentran en el corazón del monte y conducen a los hombres por caminos inesperados y perturbadores. Un mono salvaje, un mensaje del más allá, unos ojos amarillos que brillan en la oscuridad, vinchucas que se amontonan en torno al catre de quien intenta dormir, una carcajada siniestra que brota en medio de la selva y una presa que se convierte en cazador son algunos de los inquietantes senderos por los que nos lleva este libro.
Oscure Discendenze
by A. R. Cooper Paolo CostaOSCURE DISCENDENZE (The Shadow Bloodlines - Libro Primo) Scritto da Andrea R. Cooper Traduzione a cura di Paolo Costa Non sapevo di essere un mutaforma, finché i cacciatori non mi hanno trovata... Quando la diciottenne Beth riceve un messaggio dal padre scomparso, avvertendola di non andare a scuola quel giorno, perché mai dovrebbe dargli ascolto? Ma quando degli sconosciuti si mostrano ad una delle sue lezioni, dandole la caccia e in cerca della sua morte, Beth deve fare i conti con la verità sui perché e su ciò che è realmente. Amar è rimasto sepolto nella pietra per secoli. Desidera la libertà, ma solo il sangue di un mutaforma potrà renderlo libero. Dopo secoli bloccato nella forma di un gargoyle, dubita che sia rimasto qualcuno della sua specie. Eppure Beth lo trova, e qualcosa che va oltre la sua responsabilità di proteggerla inizia a riempirlo. Dovrà presto scegliere tra il dovere e l'amore. Prima che l'ordine dei cacciatori la catturi, Beth e Amar dovranno trovare il padre mutaforma, affinché possano salvare le loro vite.
Oscuri Segreti
by Matthew W. Grant Alice ZanzotteraLe Forze dell'Oscurità infestano una piccola cittadina in New England... Rick Williams è il tipico ragazzo della porta accanto. Con l'avvicinarsi del suo diciottesimo compleanno, comincia improvvisamente ad avere delle violente e inspiegabili emicranie. Poi c'è Terrence, un misterioso supplente nella scuola superiore della suggestiva Maplecrest, in Vermont. Sotto l'influenza e l'incoraggiamento di Terrence, un gruppo di studenti apparentemente normali trasforma un esperimento di routine in laboratorio in una follia fatta di mutilazioni sadiche. Ora, il giovanotto sotto tortura, una potente medium e una madre disperata con un passato oscuro alle spalle devono lottare, per la loro vita e la loro anima, contro il male che li rende uniti e minaccia di annientarli. Chi sopravvivrà tanto da vedere quell'empio rituale scoprirà che il Diavolo si prende sempre ciò che gli spetta.
Oscuros
by Lauren KatePredestinados a encontrarse, condenados a perderse... Hay algo dolorosamente familiar en Daniel Grigori. Misterioso y reservado, capta la atención de Luce Price desde el mismo momento que lo ve en su primer día en el internado Sword & Cross en Savannah. Eìl es lo único que la alegra en un sitio donde los móviles están prohibidos y las cámaras de seguridad te siguen a cada paso. Sólo hay un problema: Daniel no quiere tener nada que ver con ella --y así se lo ha hecho entender. Pero Luce no lo puede dejar ir. Irremediablemente atraída, está empeñada en averiguar qué secretos guarda Daniel tan desesperadamente... aunque le cueste la vida. En el proceso, Luce descubrirá que esta historia de amor aparentemente nueva tiene un origen que, en realidad, se remonta miles de años atrás --un origen más trágico y formidable de lo que nunca podía haber imaginado.Saga romántica llena de amantes condenados, ángeles caídos, seres inmortales y memorias perdidas, Oscuros es una emocionante historia de amor en cuyo corazón yace la pregunta ¿qué pasaría si nunca pudieras estar con tu alma gemela?
Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids
by Adiba NelsonTenderly illustrated by Alleanna Harris, Adiba Nelson's debut picture book Oshún and Me is a heartwarming ode to family, identity, and the beauty of braided hair. Also available in Spanish!It’s Sunday, and that means it’s Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira’s hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshún, showing Yadi how her Afro Latin heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell.The next day, Yadi arrives for her first day at a new school. She's nervous about making friends, but with her beautiful braids, the click-clack of the cowrie shells, and a little guidance from Oshún, she finds she has everything she needs to be her best, most authentic self.A letter from the author and visual examples of different kinds of braided hairstyles are included in the back of the book.
Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods
by Catherynne M. Valente&“I loved every speck of it.&” —Kelly Barnhill, Newbery Medal–winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon From New York Times bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente comes an inventive middle grade fantasy that follows a boy journeying away from the only home he&’s ever known and into the magical realm of the dead to fulfill a bargain for his people.Osmo Unknown hungers for the world beyond his small town. With the life that Littlebridge society has planned for him, the only taste Osmo will ever get are his visits to the edge of the Fourpenny Woods where his mother hunts. Until the unthinkable happens: his mother accidentally kills a Quidnunk, a fearsome and intelligent creature that lives deep in the forest. None of this should have anything to do with poor Osmo, except that a strange treaty was once formed between the Quidnunx and the people of Littlebridge to ensure that neither group would harm the other. Now that a Quidnunk is dead, as the firstborn child of the hunter who killed her, Osmo must embark on a quest to find the Eightpenny Woods—the mysterious kingdom where all wild forest creatures go when they die—and make amends. Accompanied by a very rude half-badger, half-wombat named Bonk and an antisocial pangolin girl called Never, it will take all of Osmo&’s bravery and cleverness to survive the magic of the Eightpenny Woods to save his town…and make it out alive.
Osnat and Her Dove: The True Story of the World's First Female Rabbi
by Sigal SamuelOsnat was born five hundred years ago – at a time when almost everyone believed in miracles. But very few believed that girls should learn to read.Yet Osnat's father was a great scholar whose house was filled with books. And she convinced him to teach her. Then she in turn grew up to teach others, becoming a wise scholar in her own right, the world's first female rabbi!Some say Osnat performed miracles – like healing a dove who had been shot by a hunter! Or saving a congregation from fire!But perhaps her greatest feat was to be a light of inspiration for other girls and boys; to show that any person who can learn might find a path that none have walked before.
Oso encuentra un hogar
by Linda HendersonEscrito para niños de 5 a 8 años, “Oso encuentra un hogar”, cuenta la historia de un pequeño oso, quien se adentra en un viaje para encontrar a su propia familia.
Oso polar vs. Oso grizzly (¿Quién ganará?)
by Jerry PallottaWhat would happen if a polar bear and a grizzly bear met each other? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win?Este lector de no-ficción compara y contrasta dos feroces especies de osos. Los pequeños aprenderán sobre la anatomía, el comportamiento y más de ambos osos. Este libro está lleno de fotos, gráficos, ilustraciones y datos increíbles.This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious bear species. Kids learn about the bears' anatomies, behaviors, and more. This book is packed with photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.