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Matthew Henson at the North Pole
by Candice Kramer Pam Hirschfeld Karen LeonPerform this script about Robert Peary's discovery of the North Pole and how his assistant, Matthew Henson, played a major role in the expedition.
Matthew Jackson Meets the Wall
by Patricia Reilly GiffFans of The Kids of the Polk Street School will enjoy following Matthew to his new neighborhood when he and his family move away from New York to Ohio. The kid next door seems okay, but he warns Matthew about the Wall. You don't want to walk into him, he says, but Matthew is on a collision course. (From the back cover) "Matthew can't understand why his family had to leave New York and the Polk Street School for Ohio, but he knows he hates it. His new room--an unfinished attic--is awfully far away from everyone else. And no one has seen Barney since they started to unpack. Where could that cat have gone to? Matthew can't even walk around his new neighborhood without being afraid. The kid next door, J.P., seems okay, but he's told him about the Wall. "You don't want to walk into him," says J.P. Matthew's worried. What will happen when he meets the Wall?" This is a great choice for young readers ready for chapter books. RL: 3.5, ages 7-11 There are dozens more books by Patricia Reilly Giff for boys and girls in the Bookshare library.
Matthew Meets the Man
by Travis NicholsMatthew Swanbeck has a classic problem. Back in seventh grade, his dad talked him into playing the trumpet instead of the drums. Now he's a lowly brass player in the school marching band. Until one day he has an epiphany: He can start his own band, play in all the cool rock venues, even go on tour . . . if only he can scrape together the cash to buy a drum set. But how will he ever get the money together when The Man thwarts him at every turn, taking taxes out of his paycheck, forcing him to mow the lawn for a measly $10 a week, and creating all of those rules that get in the way of dreams? It's one teen against the system in this light-hearted look at the challenges and rewards of chasing your dreams.
Matthew, The Printer's Apprentice (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Casie Hermansson Chris CoadyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Clumsy Fool. Matthew hates it when his master calls him "clumsy fool." Why should he stay and work when he's treated so badly?
Matthias and the Dragons
by Kara Schaff DeanWhile traveling with his father’s band of puppeteers, Matthias gets lost in the woods! Instead of finding the inn, he runs into two dragons with their newly laid egg. With his knowledge of puppeteering, Matthias might just have the answer on how to escape undetected. Will he be able to escape the new parents before they find his hiding spot inside the cave?
Mattias's Crossing
by Eva ApelqvistMattias is getting ready to leave for his hockey game when his mother suddenly falls ill. His father is away tending their reindeer herd, so it’s up to Mattias to get her down the mountain through the snow and ice and find emergency help.
Mattimeo (Redwall, Book #3)
by Brian JacquesFrom the Book jacket: AN ATTACK ON THE VERY SOUL OF REDWALL Slagar the Fox is determined to vanquish peaceable Redwall. Gathering his mercenary band of rats, stoats, and weasels, he advances upon the Abbey with a cunning scheme. There will be no heroics, no courageous battle plans. He knows too well the power of the legendary Redwall sword. Instead, he will steal the children of Redwall from under their parents' very noses. And his prize captive will be Mattimeo, the headstrong young son of the fearless mouse warrior Matthias!
Mattimeo: A Tale from Redwall
by Brian Jacques Gary ChalkSlagar the Fox is determined to vanquish peaceable Redwall. Gathering his mercenary band of rats, stoats, and weasels, he advances upon the abbey with a cunning scheme-rather than making courageous battle plans, he will steal the children of Redwall from under their parents' very noses. And his prize captive will be Mattimeo, the headstrong young son of Matthias, the fearless mouse warrior!
Mattland
by Dusan Petricic Hazel Hutchins Gail HerbertA stirring story about the infectious pleasures of play.Matt is miserable. The subdivision where he now lives is surrounded by nothing but muddy fields of rocks and sticks. But when Matt ventures out, his imagination kicks in. He draws a muddy, winding line and names it Snake River. A pile of rocks becomes the Dog Tooth Mountains. Just like that, Mattland is born. Soon a little girl shows up with a handful of helpful odds and ends. Piece by piece, she and Matt expand their new world with popsicle-stick bridges and scrap-paper boats. And when a rainstorm finally threatens to wash everything away, all the neighborhood kids appear and help stave off the flood. Evocative of childhood friendships and with sublime illustrations that brighten in color as the story progresses, Mattland is an inspiring ode to cooperative play.
Matts fantastische Woche
by Martin LundqvistMatt Smart ist ein 6-jähriger Junge, der mit seinen Eltern in Sydney lebt. Erlebe gemeinsam mit Matt eine Woche voller Freundschaft und Fußball. Erkunde außerdem existenzielle Fragen des Lebens – wie zum Beispiel Wissenschaft gegen Religion oder den Verlust eines geliebten Menschen – die hier kindgerecht erklärt werden. Dieses Buch ist für Kinder zwischen 5 und 9 Jahren geeignet.
Matt's Story
by Lauren GibaldiWe've seen Ella's story in The Night We Said Yes, but now we'll hear Matt's tale in this e-original novella from Lauren GibaldiSeventeen-year-old Matt had the perfect life in Orlando. He met the girl of his dreams, rocked out on bass in an awesome band, and partied with the best group of friends he could ask for. But then his family gets a call and he has to move back to Texas--immediately. Now stuck with no possibility of ever seeing his friends in Orlando again, Matt is ready to give up. But can he open up his heart to new friends and a second chance?Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint focused on young adult novellas and novels, with new releases the first Tuesday of each month.
Matzah Ball: A Passover Story
by Mindy Avra PortnoyAaron can't pass up a chance to attend an Orioles game at Camden Yards, even though it's during Passover and he'll have to bring special food, which he winds up sharing with all of his friends.
Matzah Ball Soup
by Joan RothenbergRosie discovers why there are always four different kinds of matzah balls in the soup. Passover matzah ball Soup
Matzah Day!
by Charlotte OffsayIt&’s Matzah Day! Celebrate with this joyful rhyming story!Mom and Dad and baby, too,We love matzah! So will you!In this fun rhyming story, a family celebrates Passover with lots of matzah–with lox, as stuffing, matzah pizza, and matzah candy. Get it from a box or make it yourself. Information about Passover and matzah, as well as matzah recipes are included at the back of the book.An Association of Jewish Libraries Holiday Highlights Title
The Matzah That Papa Brought Home
by Fran ManushkinIn exuberant verse and breathtaking paintings, the age-old traditions of Passover come vividly to life. This rhythmic tale conveys all the warmth and richness of this cherished holiday and the family traditions that surround it.
Matzo Ball Moon
by Lesléa NewmanFrom the book: Just as the leaves tumble down from the trees every fall, and the flowers blossom every spring, Eleanor's grandmother, Bubbe, makes chicken soup with matzo balls every Passover. This year is no exception. With Eleanor's help, Bubbe makes some of the lumpiest, bumpiest, yummiest-looking matzo balls Eleanor has ever seen. These matzo balls are so delicious that no one in Eleanor's family can resist sneaking a taste, each thinking one or two matzo balls will never be missed. But when it comes time to serve the soup at the Passover meal, there aren't enough matzo balls for everyone-until Eleanor find one last matzo ball in a very unexpected place! Warm, cheerful illustrations complement this gentle story of a family's celebration of the Passover holiday and their rediscovery of its true meaning. A special note detailing the food and traditions of Passover is included at the end of the book.
Maud and Grand-Maud
by Sara O'LearyThis sweet story captures the singular experience of a child's visit with grandma. A diverse story for fans of How to Babysit a Grandma/Grandpa and Grandma's Purse or readers who love This Is Sadie.Maud loves the weekends that she stays over at her grandma's house. There's always breakfast-for-supper, matching nightgowns, black-and-white movies and best of all -- having someone to listen to her dreams for when she grows up. But what makes the visit extra-special is what Grand-Maud has hidden in an old chest under her bed. Sometimes there are paint sets, toys, homemade cookies, handknit mittens or sweaters. But Maud finds a wonderful surprise when she finds a belonging from Grand-Maud's childhood. When she grows up, Maud wants to be just like Grand-Maud.Maud and Grand-Maud is a sweet celebration of the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Maud and Grand-Maud
by Sara O'LearyThis sweet story captures the singular experience of a visit with Grandma, especially when you share a name - a perfect gift for Mother's Day!Here is a celebration of the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Maud loves the weekends when she stays at her grandma's house. There's always breakfast for supper, matching nightgowns, black-and-white movies, and--best of all--someone to listen to her dreams for her life as a grown-up. But what makes the visits extra special is what Grand-Maud has hidden in an old chest under Maud's bed. She may find a paint set, a toy, homemade cookies, or hand-knit mittens or sweaters. Best of all is when Maud finds something that belonged to Grand-Maud when she was a little girl. In this story of family togetherness, Maud wants to be just like Grand-Maud when she grows up.
Maude March On The Run
by Audrey CouloumbisThe papers call Maude notorious. But 12-year-old Sallie knows her big sister didn't do the things the stories say . . . not on purpose anyway. In fact, she and Maude have made a fresh start and are trying to live on the up-and-up. But just when the girls are settling into their new life, Maude is arrested—and before you can say "jailbreak," the orphaned sisters are back on the run! In the sequel to the critically acclaimedThe Misadventures of Maude March,Newbery Honor winner Audrey Couloumbis once again takes on a dizzingly fast, delightfully rowdy, and altogether heartwarming ride through the old west—proving that half the fun of any journey is the getting there. From the Hardcover edition.
Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book
by Betty MilesEleven-year-old Kate’s ordinary life in a small Massachusetts town becomes quite extraordinary when she becomes involved with Maudie Schmidt and an inter-school reading project. Presents a provoking portrait of censorship and its effects.
Maudie in the Middle
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorMaudie, one of a large family growing up in Iowa in the early 1900s, seems to attract nothing but trouble when all she wants is to be noticed for herself; and when a crisis hits the family she finally accomplishes this in the best way possible.
Maui and the Great Fish: A Maori Creation Story / Of Earth and Spirit: The New Zealand Maori (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Maxine Schur Renato AlarcaoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Maui and the Taming of the Sun (Into Reading, Level V #75)
by Phillip Simpson Samantha AsriNIMAC-sourced textbook
Mãui, el domador del sol (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level V #75)
by Phillip Simpson Samantha AsriNIMAC-sourced textbook