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Reinvention of Edison Thomas, The
by Jacqueline HoutmanEddy's a science geek and has problems communicating with others. The combination gives the class bully, who pretends to be Eddy's friend, plenty of ammunition. Eddy Thomas can read a college physics book, but he can't read the emotions on the faces of his classmates. He can spend hours tinkering with an invention, but he can't stand more than a few minutes in a noisy crowd, like the crowd at the science fair, which Eddy fails to win. When the local school crossing guard is laid off, Eddy is haunted by thoughts of the potentially disastrous consequences and invents a traffic-calming device, using parts he has scavenged from discarded machines. By trusting his real friends, Eddy uses his talents to help others and rethinks his purely mechanical definition of success.Named to the Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List; CCBC--Best of the Year; Tofte/Wright Children's Literature Award; starred review in Library Media Connection.
The Reinvention of Moxie Roosevelt
by Elizabeth Cody KimmelMoxie Roosevelt Kipper has endured thirteen years of being an ordinary girl with an unordinary name. Now that she's entered boarding school, the time is ripe to reinvent herself. She'll become unusual, outlandish, unexpected, sassy?someone worthy of a name like Moxie. But who exactly? From Mysterious Earth Goddess to Hale and Hearty Sports Enthusiast; from Detached, Unique, Coolly Knowing Individual to Assertive Revolutionary Activist, Moxie tries them all, while keeping her true talent for piano-playing a secret. But at boarding school, Moxie isn't the only one who isn't what she claims to be.
Rekenek 101: Pushing Mathematical Understanding
by Amy HowDesigned and developed by a mathematic curriculum researcher at the Freudenthal Institute at Utrecht University, the rekenrek is an exciting and innovative classroom tool that enhances and supports the natural development of number sense in children. It encourages learning across a range of mathematical skills and concepts, from simple addition and subitization to commutativity, distributive property and fractions. However, despite the potential and versatility of this manipulative, there has been surprisingly little written about either its application or its benefits - until now.When the stacks of rekenreks first arrived at Amy How's school, she was tasked with discovering and explaining their function to the rest of the staff - despite the scarcity of current research or other information. Over the six years since, she has developed her own set of tasks and strategies, which she regularly presents to teachers around the world. These techniques – effective, straightforward and very popular – are the basis of this book. Rekenrek 101 is written in a format that makes for a useful teacher resource: not too long; clear, concise and inspiring enough for readers to try the new ideas the next day in class. It is easy to follow and easy to navigate while demonstrating a simple change in practice that stays up with current trends. This is not a book on theory, but it is based on what the latest research is telling us.
Rekenrek 101: Pushing Mathematical Understanding
by Amy HowDesigned and developed by a mathematic curriculum researcher at the Freudenthal Institute at Utrecht University, the rekenrek is an exciting and innovative classroom tool that enhances and supports the natural development of number sense in children. It encourages learning across a range of mathematical skills and concepts, from simple addition and subitization to commutativity, distributive property and fractions. However, despite the potential and versatility of this manipulative, there has been surprisingly little written about either its application or its benefits - until now.When the stacks of rekenreks first arrived at Amy How's school, she was tasked with discovering and explaining their function to the rest of the staff - despite the scarcity of current research or other information. Over the six years since, she has developed her own set of tasks and strategies, which she regularly presents to teachers around the world. These techniques – effective, straightforward and very popular – are the basis of this book. Rekenrek 101 is written in a format that makes for a useful teacher resource: not too long; clear, concise and inspiring enough for readers to try the new ideas the next day in class. It is easy to follow and easy to navigate while demonstrating a simple change in practice that stays up with current trends. This is not a book on theory, but it is based on what the latest research is telling us.
Rekindled - A Nemesis Prequel Novella: Circuit Fae 3.5 (Circuit Fae)
by Genevieve Iseult Eldredge"If you like reading about the fae, other realms and watching two bada** chicks fight then you will love this series! - The Avid ReaderIt’s good to be queen. Except when it’s a total disaster.Syl Skye, newly crowned Queen of Fair Faerie, would be psyched to be the ruler of her Summer realm, except for two things.First, her girlfriend Rouen Rivoche became Queen of Dark Faerie, the Winter realm. That would be great except the Winter realm’s always been at war with Summer. By tradition, that makes Rouen Syl’s mortal enemy. That said, love can break past old hatred, right? Especially with a new foe about to attack them both.Ah, no.Which brings us to Syl’s second problem. Rouen’s under a dark spell and doesn’t remember Syl, their lives, their love. Worse, if Syl doesn’t break the spell by the next new moon, Rouen will forget her forever."Fast paced, full of action, never a moment of bore! Strongly recommended!" - Annarella, GoodreadsTo defeat their foe, it’ll take two soul-bound queens whose hearts and minds act as one. Trouble is, no one has ever broken the dark spell Rouen suffers from.Good thing Syl isn't the type of queen who gives up easily.Don't miss Syl and Roue's adventures in REKINDLED, the new prequel novella to NEMESIS, Book 4 of the Circuit Fae Don't miss out!Perfect for readers of romance, urban fantasy, fairy stories and LGBT.1. Moribund 1.5 Derailed – A flashback prequel to enjoy after MORIBUND2. Ouroboros 2.5 Dethroned – a prequel novella to INIMICAL3. Inimical3.5 Rekindled – a prequel novella to NEMESIS (Spring 2019)4. Nemesis (Fall 2019)5. Eidolon (Fall 2020) – the series finale!"Circuit Fae is a little bit Throne of Glass, a little bit Buffy, and a whole lot sexy." - Skye Allen, author of The Songbird Thief
Rekkar the Screeching Orca: Book 13
by Adam BladeDanger strikes once again for Max and Lia when they become trapped in the infamous Lost Lagoon. Legend tells that there's no escape - but could tackling another of Cora Blackheart's Robobeasts hold the key?The first thrilling book in Sea Quest Series 4: The Lost Lagoon. Don't miss the rest of the series:Tragg the Ice Bear, Horvos the Horror Bird and Gubbix the Poison Fish!
Rekkar the Screeching Orca: Book 13 (Sea Quest #13)
by Adam BladeDanger strikes once again for Max and Lia when they become trapped in the infamous Lost Lagoon. Legend tells that there's no escape - but could tackling another of Cora Blackheart's Robobeasts hold the key?The first thrilling book in Sea Quest Series 4: The Lost Lagoon. Don't miss the rest of the series:Tragg the Ice Bear, Horvos the Horror Bird and Gubbix the Poison Fish!
Relation of Virginia: A Boy's Memoir of Life with the Powhatans and the Patawomecks
by Karen Ordahl Kupperman Henry SpelmanA memoir of one of America’s first adventurers, a young boy who acted as a link between the Jamestown colonists and the Patawomecks and Powhatans "Being in displeasure of my friends, and desirous to see other countries, after three months sail we come with prosperous winds in sight of Virginia.” So begins the fascinating tale of Henry Spelman, a 14 year-old boy whose mother sent him to Virginia in 1609. One of Jamestown’s early arrivals, Spelman soon became an integral player, and sometimes a pawn, in the power struggle between the Chesapeake Algonquians and the English settlers. Shortly after he arrived in the Chesapeake, Henry accompanied another English boy, Thomas Savage, to Powhatan's capital and after a few months accompanied the Patawomeck chief Iopassus to the Potomac. Spelman learned Chesapeake Algonquian languages and customs, acted as an interpreter, and knew a host of colonial America’s most well-known figures, from Pocahontas to Powhatan to Captain John Smith. This remarkable manuscript tells Henry’s story in his own words, and it is the only description of Chesapeake Algonquian culture written with an insider's knowledge. Spelman's account is lively and violent, rich with anthropological and historical detail. A valuable and unique primary document, this book illuminates the beginnings of English America and tells us much about how the Chesapeake Algonquians viewed the English invaders. It provides the first transcription from the original manuscript since 1872.
Relatively Speaking: Poems About Family
by Ralph J. FletcherA collection of poems that describe the experiences and relationships in a close-knit family.
The Relatives Came
by Cynthia Rylant<P>In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. <P>When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. <P>All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. <P>They plucked banjos and strummed guitars. <P>When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. <P>They all knew they would be together next summer.
Relativity and Quantum Mechanics: Principles of Modern Physics
by Paul FleisherHave you ever wondered why it seems like you are standing still - even though you are on a planet that is moving through space? Albert Einstein wondered why. Do you know what the famous equation E=mc2 means? Einstein could have explained it Do you know why black holes exist? In this engaging book, author Paul Fleisher answers these and many more questions as he looks at the laws of relativity and quantum mechanics. With easy-to-understand concepts and experiments, readers are introduced to the basic principles of modern physics in an exciting way.
Relatos cercanos y lejanos (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level P #19)
by Martin Melango Diana Kizlauskas Jacqueline GreeneNIMAC-sourced textbook
Relatos fantásticos de nada
by Silvia FotiNo dejen que el nombre los engañe, este fantástico lugar alberga más de lo que aparenta. Desde densas junglas, océanos azules y peligrosas montañas. La historia de Nada abarca más de lo que sus habitantes recuerdan. Este mundo alberga muchos relatos y canciones, pero este cuento es acerca de Nathan, un chico ordinario con una terrible suerte (o eso piensa él) y cómo, súbitamente, apareció en medio de Nada y conoció a Haven, un misterioso ser que no es humano ni volken; una raza mágica con la cual los humanos viven en relativa paz después de siglos en guerra. Nathan aprenderá que no es un chico del todo ordinario, con poco, más bien, nada de tiempo para procesarlo —de lo contrario el mundo se convertirá en, bueno… nada.
Relatos marcianos (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level T #33)
by Kristin Barr Marilee BurtonNIMAC-sourced textbook. Cuando Sanders llega a Maine a pasar el verano, se siente fuera de lugar hasta que su abuelo le enseña a observar las estrellas. Y entonces, ¡el telescopio se rompe accidentalmente! ¿Cómo hará Sanders para explicarle a su abuelo lo que ha ocurrido?
Relax Max (Max #3)
by Sally GrindleyD.J. is fresh from her triumph with the film of My Teacher's a Nutcase, but she's having trouble. It seems that she has got writer's block! Through his letters and cards, and also his new discovery - email - Max tries to help her, but he has problems of his own. He's not only changing schools but also trying to become accustomed to his Mum's boyfriend James. Will D.J. and Max be able to help each other to resolve their problems? This is another wonderful and compelling Max story that's filled with humour, excitement and emotion.
Relax to the Max (Jeanie & Genie #2)
by Trish GrantedIn the second book of the Jeanie and Genie series, Willow Davis accidentally transforms her best friend, Jeanie, into a super-mellow version of herself! Will Jeanie and Willow be able to fix this mess—or will Jeanie be stuck on relax mode for good?Super-studious Jeanie accidentally makes a wish that she could relax like her classmate, Max. In a flash, Willow grants the wish and suddenly, Jeanie is so not herself…she&’s showing up to school in her PJs, passing notes in class—and she doesn&’t even care about her favorite things, books and homework, anymore! Will Willow be able to reverse the wish and turn Jeanie back into her old self again?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Relay (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Rosie Bensen Matt RotaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Release the Wolves
by Stefan BachmannWhen a blacksmith’s apprentice witnesses a friend being killed by a legendary monster, he must decide between waiting for war in fear and silence, or risking everything to fight back. An extraordinary novel about friendship, tradition, obedience, and the monsters lurking behind every corner from internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann. For readers of Scary Stories for Young Foxes and Serafina and the Black Cloak.One thousand years ago, the Elduari conquered the country of Varen in a brutal war. Now, every few generations they subject their one-time enemies to a terrible tradition: bloodthirsty monsters are unleashed across the land, attacking indiscriminately, keeping the population in a perpetual dark age.For Argo, fear of another Release is something he has always lived with. When his friend is killed by a monster during a routine patrol, Argo suspects that another Release is coming, and sooner than everyone expects. But in a country built on fear, getting answers is dangerous. Elduari spies are hiding behind the most familiar faces, and any hint of disobedience could lead to the death of thousands.As whispers of dissent circulate, rebellion grows in the villages. Now Argo and his new ally, Ana—the King’s eldest daughter who is also a monster hunter in disguise—must decide whether or not to join the fight. But what if it’s already too late?From Stefan Bachmann, the internationally renowned author of The Peculiar and Cinders & Sparrows, Release the Wolves is an atmospheric, suspenseful, and haunting novel about friendship, family, power, and the monsters all around us.
Relentless (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Teri Eastman Gavin ReeceA Confidante When a popular girl at school begins confiding in Jared, he at first finds himself elated at the idea of helping her, but then realizes he might be in over his head. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Relentless Progress: The Reconfiguration of Children's Literature, Fairy Tales, and Storytelling
by Jack ZipesCan fairy tales subvert consumerism? Can fantasy and children's literature counter the homogenizing influence of globalization? Can storytellers retain their authenticity in the age of consumerism? These are some of the critical questions raised by Jack Zipes, the celebrated scholar of fairy tales and children's literature. In this book, Zipes argues that, despite a dangerous reconfiguration of children as consumers in the civilizing process, children's literature, fairy tales, and storytelling possess a uniquely powerful (even fantastic)capacity to resist the "relentless progress" of negative trends in culture. He also argues that these tales and stories may lose their power if they are too diluted by commercialism and merchandising. Stories have been used for centuries as a way to teach children (and adults) how to see the world, as well as their place within it. In Relentless Progress, Zipes looks at the surprising ways that stories have influenced people within contemporary culture and vice versa. Among the many topics explored here are the dumbing down of books for children, the marketing of childhood, the changing shape of feminist fairy tales, and why American and British children aren’t exposed to more non-western fairy tales. From picture books to graphic novels, from children’s films to video games, from Grimm’s fairy tales to the multimedia Harry Potter phenomenon, Zipes demonstrates that while children’s stories have changed greatly in recent years, much about these stories have remained the same—despite their contemporary, high-tech repackaging. Relentless Progress offers remarkable insight into why classic folklore and fairy tales should remain an important part of the lives of children in today’s digital culture.
Relic
by Gretchen McneilFrom Gretchen McNeil, the author of Ten and Possess, comes this teen horror novel perfect for young fans of Stephen King, and Lois Duncan's I Know What You Did Last Summer. For Annie Kramer, the summer before college is bittersweet--both a last hurrah of freedom and the last days she'll spend with her boyfriend, Jack, before they head off to different colleges. So she and her friends plan one final adventure: a houseboating trip on Shasta Lake, complete with booze, romance . . . and an off-limits exploration of the notorious Bull Valley Mine.The legends of mysterious lights and missing persons on Shasta Lake have been a staple of sleepovers and campouts since Annie was a kid. Full of decrepit bridges that lead to nowhere, railroad tunnels that disappear into the mountains, and terrifying stories of unexplained deaths and bodies that were never recovered, Bull Valley Mine is notorious and frightening--perfect for an epic conclusion to their high school lives.The trip is fun and light--at first. But when a deranged stranger stumbles upon their campsite, spouting terrifying warnings and pleas for help, it's clear that everyone is in danger. And when their exploration of the mine goes horribly wrong, Annie and her friends quickly discover that the menace of Bull Valley Mine doesn't stay at Shasta Lake--it follows them home.As one by one her friends fall victim to this mysterious and violent force, Annie must do whatever it takes to discover the ancient secrets of the mine and save her friends . . . if she's not already too late.Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.
Relic (The Books of Eva #1)
by Heather Terrell Ricardo CortesThe truth will test you...For fans of Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games: high fantasy and dystopia meet in this high-stakes tale of a civilization built on lies and the girl who single-handedly brings it down.When Eva's twin brother, Eamon, falls to his death just a few months before he is due to participate in The Testing, no one expects Eva to take his place. She's a Maiden, slated for embroidery classes, curtseys, and soon a prestigious marriage befitting the daughter of an Aerie ruler. But Eva insists on honoring her brother by becoming a Testor. After all, she wouldn't be the first Maiden to Test, just the first in 150 years. Eva knows the Testing is no dance class. Gallant Testors train for their entire lives to search icy wastelands for Relics: artifacts of the corrupt civilization that existed before The Healing drowned the world. Out in the Boundary Lands, Eva must rely on every moment of the lightning-quick training she received from Lukas--her servant, a Boundary native, and her closest friend now that Eamon is gone. But there are threats in The Testing beyond what Lukas could have prepared her for. And no one could have imagined the danger Eva unleashes when she discovers a Relic that shakes the Aerie to its core.
The Relic War (Daniel Coldstar #1)
by Stel PavlouAn epic and funny outer space adventure from acclaimed science fiction author and screenwriter Stel Pavlou! <P><P>Below the surface on a forgotten planet, Daniel Coldstar searches for relics from a lost civilization. Daniel has no memory of his past. All he knows is to do his job and fear the masters of the mines.Until he unearths a relic more powerful than anything he has ever seen. A relic that might help him escape…What follows is an epic outer space adventure filled with Truth Seekers, anatoms, Leechers, and the evil Sinja who seek to control the universe. <P><P>All that stands in their way is a boy named Daniel Coldstar, whose journey will change the galaxy forever.
Religion in Public Schools (Point Counterpoint)
by Alan MarzilliThis book debates whether or not children be permitted to express their faith in public schools.
Religions of Africa (Africa: Progress and Problems)
by Lora FriedenthalWhile African religions are as diverse as the continent itself, most Africans can be placed in one of three groups: followers of traditional religions, Islam, or Christianity. Until the 20th century, religion was rarely a primary source of conflict. However, in recent years Muslim-Christian tensions have contributed to unrest in such nations as Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania. This book is intended as an introduction to the practice of religion in Africa today. It provides a brief history of religious development in Africa, discusses the common religious practices in various regions of the continent, and explores the role of religion in current African conflicts.