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Our Solar System: An Exploration of Planets, Moons, Asteroids, and Other Mysteries of Space
by Lisa ReichleySuit up for an expedition into the mysteries of our amazing solar system and beyondThe universe is huge. With more than 100 billion galaxies and billions of orbiting astronomical bodies, there's so much to learn. Rocket through the cosmos, and discover everything there is to know about our exciting and mysterious solar system!From the bright, burning sun to the icy Kuiper Belt, this easy reference guide is packed with fascinating facts about the terrestrial planets, gas giants, and dwarf planets, plus other orbiting astronomical bodies such as satellites and asteroids. Then, explore further into the unknown as you learn about mysterious bodies such as comets and clouds, and how much more we have to discover!Our Solar System includes:Fact-filled flight—Learn all about the astronomical bodies in our solar system with profiles covering size, distance from the sun, the length of each year, and more.Tiny but mighty—Enjoy a detailed look at the smaller bodies in our solar system such as dwarf planets, satellites, asteroids, and the objects in the Kuiper Belt and the Oort cloud.Out-of-this-world photos—Get up close and personal with real, vibrant photos of our very special solar system.Rocket through the cosmos and explore the many mysteries of our magnificent solar system!
Our Solar System
by Seymour SimonBorn almost 5 billion years ago at the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, our Solar System is a place filled with mystery and wonder. In the last fifty years, we have learned more than ever about the farthest reaches of our world. With dramatic full-color photographs and spacecraft images, Our Solar System takes young readers on a fascinating tour of the sun, the eight planets, and their moons, plus asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution on this new, updated edition of his much admired book about the vast and mystifying part of the universe that we live in.
Our Solar System: Revised Edition (Seymour Simon Science Ser.)
by Seymour SimonJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this completely updated edition of Our Solar System, as he takes young readers on a fascinating tour through space! With beautiful full-color photographs and spacecraft images, including many taken by the Mars rovers and Hubble Space Telescope, this nonfiction picture book teaches young readers all about the solar system, including the sun, the eight planets, and their moons. Covering all the latest discoveries in space, young astronomers will be over the moon about the fun facts, fascinating science, and incredible photographs. A must-have for every child interested in outer space! This book includes an author's note, a glossary, an index, and further reading suggestions. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Our Solar System supports the Common Core State Standards.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the universe and space:Comets, Meteors, and AsteroidsDestination: JupiterDestination: MarsDestination: SpaceExoplanetsGalaxiesStarsThe SunThe Universe
Our Song
by Jordanna FraibergOlive Bell has spent her entire life in the beautiful suburb of Vista Valley, with a picture-perfect home, a loving family, and a seemingly perfect boyfriend. But after a near-fatal car accident, she's haunted by a broken heart and a melody that she cannot place. Then Olive meets Nick. He's dark, handsome, mysterious . . . and Olive feels connected to him in a way she can't explain. Is there such a thing as fate? The two embark on a whirlwind romance--until Nick makes a troubling confession. Heartbroken, Olive pieces together what really happened the night of her accident and arrives at a startling revelation. Only by facing the truth can she uncover the mystery behind the song and the power of what it means to love someone.
Our Song
by Elizabeth Lenhard A. DestinyFirst crush, first love, first kiss--Nell finds summer romance and rediscovers her passion for music in this addition to the sweet and clean Flirt series.Shipped off to camp for the summer, Nell isn't looking forward to campfires, (too many) sing-alongs, and a WiFi-free existence. And no matter how much she wants to keep a low profile, Nell knows it'll be impossible. Her family is folk music royalty, and she's the best fiddle player at the camp. With no other option, Nell jumps feet first into a world of music lessons, craft classes, and countless renditions of Kumbaya--exactly what she was hoping to escape.But Jacob--a fellow musician at the camp--decides to remind Nell of her folk music-loving roots. He sees her talent and can't understand why she's pushing music and her family away. Jacob convinces Nell to go with him on a series of cliché camp adventures, in the hopes that she'll begin to see herself through his eyes.As his plan starts to work, Nell slowly beings to fall back in love with music--and fall for Jacob--but is he falling for her, too?
Our Song, Our Toil: The Story Of American Slavery As Told By Slaves
by Michele SteptoRecounts the story of American slavery from African captivity to emancipation, through excerpts from slave autobiographies and slavery documents.
Our Stars
by Anne RockwellScientists use telescopes and satellites to study the stars. But even though they're far away, stars are part of your world, too! Just lift up your eyes to see. Anne Rockwell explains the universe with bright pictures and simple text in a book that will delight any curious child's mind!
Our Stories
by Marion Dane BauerPresents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each, detailing what works well and making suggestions for improvements.
Our Story: Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen's Official Biography
by Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley Olsen Damon RomineHere's your big chance to find out absolutely everything about the most famous twins on the planet! Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen give you the inside scoop on: What it's really like to be superstars!Their whole family-including big brother Trent and little sis Lizzie. How they got started in show business. Their fave things to do with their friends. What it's like being twins. Their secret crushes!(shhh. . . )So get ready to get real with Mary-Kate and Ashley!
Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids
by Alex Gino Ashley Bryan Brian Selznick Candace Fleming Chris Gall Chris Grabenstein Cynthia Leitich Smith Dan Santat Elissa Brent Weissman Gail Carson Levine Gordon Korman Grace Lin Jarrett J. Krosoczka Kathi Appelt Kwame Alexander Linda Sue Park Marla Frazee Peter Lerangis Phyllis Reynolds Naylor R. J. Palacio Rita Williams-Garcia Eric Rohmann Thanhha Lai Tim Federle Tom Angleberger Yuyi MoralesFrom award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman comes a collection of quirky, smart, and vulnerable childhood works by some of today’s foremost children’s authors and illustrators—revealing young talent, the storytellers they would one day become, and the creativity they inspire today.Everyone’s story begins somewhere… For Linda Sue Park, it was a trip to the ocean, a brand-new typewriter, and a little creative license. For Jarrett J. Krosoczka, it was a third grade writing assignment that ignited a creative fire in a kid who liked to draw. For Kwame Alexander, it was a loving poem composed for Mother’s Day—and perfected through draft after discarded draft. For others, it was a teacher, a parent, a beloved book, a word of encouragement. It was trying, and failing, and trying again. It was a love of words, and pictures, and stories. Your story is beginning, too. Where will it go?
Our Strange New Land: Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary, Book One
by Patricia HermesAward-winning author Pat Hermes tells the story of Elizabeth Barker, whose family sails from Plymouth, England, to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1609. This book helps to relaunch the My America series. In May 1607, 3 ships sailed up the James River in Virginia. In the riverbank marshes, they made land and hung the flag--England's flag--establishing the first permanent English colony in Jamestown, Virginia. In 1609, the first ship carrying women and children arrived. After 71 days at sea, nine-year-old Elizabeth Barker is thrilled to be on dry land. Lizzie keeps a journal for Caleb, her twin brother who stayed in England because of his weak lungs. In her buoyant entries,Lizzie tells of the abundant forests, trading with and learning from the Indians, and adventures with her new friends.
Our Strange New Land: Elizabeth's Diary (My America)
by Patricia HermesIn 1609 Jamestown Virginia, 9-year-old Elizabeth keeps a journal of her experiences in the New World.
Our Submarine
by Beatrice PhillpottsRainy days mean that Emily, David and Teddy have to play indoors. But that doesn't stop them setting off on great adventures. Soon their home made submarine is heading for an ancient shipwreck guarded by a fierce band of sharks!
Our Subway Baby
by Peter MercurioThis gentle and incredibly poignant picture book tells the true story of how one baby found his home."Some babies are born into their families. Some are adopted. This is the story of how one baby found his family in the New York City subway."So begins the true story of Kevin and how he found his Daddy Danny and Papa Pete. Written in a direct address to his son, Pete's moving and emotional text tells how his partner, Danny, found a baby tucked away in the corner of a subway station on his way home from work one day. Pete and Danny ended up adopting the baby together. Although neither of them had prepared for the prospect of parenthood, they are reminded, "Where there is love, anything is possible."
Our Sun
by Margie Burton Cathy French Tammy Jones Kathleen Kuchera Martin SeddonThis book is about the properties of the sun.
Our Superhero Chickens (Into Reading, Level O #33)
by Marg McAlister James HartNIMAC-sourced textbook
Our Supreme Court: A History with 14 Activities (For Kids series)
by Nadine Strossen James Baker Richard Panchyk Senator John KerryThis lively and comprehensive activity book teaches young readers everything they need to know about the nation's highest court. Organized around keystones of the Constitution--including free speech, freedom of religion, civil rights, criminal justice, and property rights--the book juxtaposes historical cases with similar current cases. Presented with opinions from both sides of the court cases, readers can make up their own minds on where they stand on the important issues that have evolved in the Court over the past 200 years. Interviews with prominent politicians, high-court lawyers, and those involved with landmark decisions--including Ralph Nader, Rudolph Giuliani, Mario Cuomo, and Arlen Specter--show the personal impact and far-reaching consequences of the decisions. Fourteen engaging classroom-oriented activities involving violations of civil rights, exercises of free speech, and selecting a classroom Supreme Court bring the issues and cases to life. The first 15 amendments to the Constitution and a glossary of legal terms are also included.
Our Table
by Peter H. ReynoldsCreative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and The Dot, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds creates a tender, lyrical story of multigenerational love, tradition, and family coming together with gratitude and thanks.An Amazon Best Children's Book of 2021Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to this special, timely picture book, as families now, more than ever, are rediscovering and reevaluating what means the most: time together with one another.Violet longs for the time when her family was connected: before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. They used to gather at the table, with food and love, to make memories, share their lives, and revel in time spent together. But now her family has been drifting apart, and with nobody to gather around it, the table grows smaller and smaller.Can Violet remind her family of the warmth of time spent together, and gather around the table once more?A mystical fable that feels at once timeless and utterly of the present moment, Our Table is renowned, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds at his best. Exquisite, expressive watercolor tells a tender story, growing from monochrome into luscious, joyful color as Violet's family is reunited around the beloved table. An ode to traditions that unite families, Our Table brings readers together with a universal message of gratitude.
Our Table (Digital Read Along)
by Peter H. ReynoldsCreative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and The Dot, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds creates a tender, lyrical story of multigenerational love, tradition, and family coming together with gratitude and thanks.Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to this special, timely picture book, as families now, more than ever, are rediscovering and reevaluating what means the most: time together with one another.Violet longs for the time when her family was connected: before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. They used to gather at the table, with food and love, to make memories, share their lives, and revel in time spent together. But now her family has been drifting apart, and with nobody to gather around it, the table grows smaller and smaller.Can Violet remind her family of the warmth of time spent together, and gather around the table once more?A mystical fable that feels at once timeless and utterly of the present moment, Our Table is renowned, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds at his best. Exquisite, expressive watercolor tells a tender story, growing from monochrome into luscious, joyful color as Violet's family is reunited around the beloved table. An ode to traditions that unite families, Our Table brings readers together with a universal message of gratitude.Now available as a digital read along edition with an included recording of the text!
Our Teacher Is a Vampire and Other (Not) True Stories
by Mary Amato Ethan LongIt all begins when Alexander H. Gory Jr. passes around a notebook in which he reveals a tantalizing secret: he has proof that their teacher, Mrs. Penrose, is a vampire. Soon the entire class is speculating and adding their opinions to the notebook until . . . it lands in Mrs. Penrose's hands. It turns out that Mrs. Penrose has been keeping a secret: she is expecting a baby. But since the notebook is encouraging her students to write and improving their spelling and grammar, Mrs. Penrose allows it to continue circulating.The notebook becomes a place for jokes, poems, and stories. When Mrs. Penrose's baby comes too soon, she is replaced by a no-nonsense substitute. Now, the students express their fears, frustrations and hopes.
Our Teacher Mr. Brown
by Sula DanielOur Teacher Mr. Brown by Sula Daniel photographed by Nancy Sheehan
Our Time on the River
by Don Brown1968. Steve's older brother has just broken the news that he's quit college to enlist in the army. Before David departs for Vietnam in September, their father decides to send the brothers on a canoe trip down the Susquehanna River. Steve knows that David isn't happy about the plan, and he's not looking forward to being trapped with his swaggering, tough-guy brother either. "Look out for each other!" is the last thing they hear Dad shout as they round a bend out of sight, David in the rear, controlling the canoe. At first narrow and quiet as a stream, the river soon grows wider and more complicated, carrying the boys through gritty small-town America on a journey that pushes their adversarial relationship into new territory. There is no map or guide for this trip: just two brothers going forward, navigating the twists and turns of the river, learning to fight for each other.In this lyrical first novel, Don Brown tells the powerful story of two brothers coming of age in a challenging time.
Our Together-time Bible
by Gwen EllisA perfect companion to Read and Share BibleTM that helps young families teach about God's Word! With 52 Bible stories and fun activities, this book provides easy access to age-appropriate topics, prayers, Bible stories, and activities that encourage sharing God's love with others. Stories emphasize such topics as helpfulness, forgiveness, love, and fear. It's perfect for young families who are looking for tools to help them teach their children about God's love and who want to make the most of the times they spend together. Each devotional contains a variety of topic introductions (ranging from songs and poems to recipes and stories), a Bible verse (short enough for a child to memorize), a Bible story, What Have You Learned questions, a Share God's Love activity; a prayer; plus engaging four-color art.
Our Town (Into Reading, Level K #69)
by Kim UlanderThere are so many places to go in our town. Learn where we go and what we do in each place.