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Stinker from Space
by Pamela F. ServiceAn agent of the Sylon Confederacy, fleeing from enemy ships, crash lands on Earth, transfers his mind to the body of a skunk, and enlists the aid of two children in getting back to his home planet.
Stinker from Space
by Pamela F. ServiceTsynq Yr, a Sylon scout and pilot, is flying a stolen spaceship behind the enemy lines of the Zarnk Empire. In the course of evading a Zarnk battleship, the Sylon crash-lands his vessel on Earth. Grave injuries force him to abandon his body and assume the form of the only available host — a skunk! The alien's luck improves when he chances to meet Karen, a girl who dreams of space adventure. Thanks to his powers of telepathy, he can communicate with his new ally, who gives him the all-too-fitting nickname Stinker. Although he finds Earth technology primitive, Stinker is helpless to return to Sylon with crucial information for the battle against the Zarnk. Karen enlists her computer-savvy classmate, Jonathan, in carrying out an ambitious plan to "borrow" a space shuttle. In the meantime, the three must avoid drawing the attention of their families, NASA, and the Zarnk as well as the local skunk population. This thrilling escapade will enchant young science-fiction fans.
Stinker's Return
by Pamela F. ServiceThe little stinker is back! This sequel to Stinker from Space recounts the return of the alien who crash-landed on Earth and crawled from the wreckage to assume the form of the only available host—a skunk. Nicknamed Stinker by his new friends Karen and Jonathan, the outer-space pilot was obliged to borrow a NASA shuttle to get back to his own planet.Now Stinker's returned the shuttle but he still needs help. He's been charged with an urgent mission to find something uniquely "earthly" for a galactic ruler's collection. Even though Karen and Jonathan are still in trouble from last time, they can't refuse Stinker. The trio plunges headlong into a madcap quest through Washington, D.C., with the police and NASA officials hot on their trail. Their funny, fast-paced adventures will charm science fiction and fantasy lovers of all ages.
Stinkiest!: 20 Smelly Animals (Extreme Animals)
by Steve JenkinsCaldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins is back with more Extreme Animals, perfect for young readers looking for accessible nonfiction chock full of incredible art. Stinkiest! will focus on the smelliest members of the animal kingdom. Through illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures, readers will see how big each animal is compared to humans, where it lives on the globe, and just how putrid it can be! With his signature art style, Steve Jenkins' Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals. These readers are fact-packed and span the globe, detailing the astounding abilities of every shape, size, and species. Each installment focuses on amazing and unusual animals, making these nonfiction readers accessible, informative, and fascinating. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Stinky
by Patsy ClairmontAre all strangers nice? Who should Stinky and friends be friendly to? Once again the wisdom of mom and dad teach caution and safety to little learners in this popular series.
Stinky and Successful: The Riot Brothers Never Stop (The Riot Brothers #3)
by Mary Amato Ethan LongJust when you thought the Riot Brothers couldn't get any wackier or more hilarious, along comes the third book in the series, chock full of even more eye-popping, mouth-foaming missions, games, and sayings. Whether Orville and Wilbur are playing Sock Me a Story, trying to boil macaroni in their mouths, or pulling off the best April Fool's joke ever, one thing's for sure: they certainly will never be accused of being bored.
Stinky Bugs (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Joan EmersonAmerica is fascinated by the invasion of the Stink Bug!From the East Coast to the West, stink bugs have arrived and it looks like they're here to stay. This level 2 reader will include all the answers about stink bugs that kids seek. Where are they from? How did they get here? Why do they smell? How do we get rid of them! It will also feature other gross bugs, some that kids know and some they may just be discovering for the first time. The cover will feature a large photo of a stink bug, which will draw kids in with the gross factor.
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
by Jon Scieszka Lane SmithThe entire book, with its unconventional page arrangement and eclectic, frenetic mix of text and picures, is a spoof on the art of book design and the art of the fairy tale. The individual tales, such as he Really Ugly Duckling and Little Red Running Shorts, can be extracted for telling aloud, with great success. Another masterpiece from the team that created The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! --Horn Book
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
by Lane Smith Jon ScieszkaA revisionist storyteller provides his mad, hilarious versions of children's favorite tales in this collection that includes Little Red Running Shorts, The Princess and the Bowling Ball, Cinderumpelstilskin, and others.
The Stinky Cheese Surprise (Nancy Drew Notebooks #54)
by Carolyn Keene Jan Naimo JonesNancy, George, and Bess love Hamburger Herbie's--after all, they know a good hamburger when they taste one! But when Regal Burger opens across the street with its games and flashy giveaways, Herbie is scared that his business will be ruined. Nancy, George, and Bess know they can't let Herbie's close down. They have to do something, but what? The girls decide to make goodie bags that Herbie can give away at his restaurant. But when someone fills the bags with stinky cheese, Nancy smells trouble! She knows someone is up to no good, and Herbie is counting on her to sniff out the clues. Can Nancy crack the case and save Herbie's?
The Stinky Cheese Vacation (Geronimo Stilton)
by Geronimo StiltonEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.I, Geronimo Stilton, was finishing up work one evening when I opened a letter from Uncle Stingysnout. He needed to see me immediately! I headed straight to Penny Pincher Castle for what I thought would be a nice visit . . . but my uncle put me straight to work. Moldy mozzarella, what a terrible vacation!
The Stinky Giant (Step into Reading)
by Ellen Weiss Mel FriedmanPepper and Jake love herding sheep in the little valley where they live. But there's a problem-- a big problem. Urk, a giant who lives on a nearby mountain, is big and stinky and doesn't care that dumping dirty laundry water in the nearby stream causes a flood down below every single week. So Pepper and Jake hike to Urk's mountaintop lair to confront him. But there's no reasoning with a giant, especially one who gives cryptic puzzles to solve. If the kids can solve it, Urk will move away. If not, Pepper and Jake (and their sheep) will be the featured ingredients in Urk's next bowl of smelly soup!
Stinky Sneakers (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Jill Nadler Neil ChapmanNIMAC-sourced textbook. PEEE-YEW! Diego really wants to win the stinky sneaker contest. But Robert has a "secret weapon." What could it be?
The Stinky Sneakers Mystery (The Cul-De-Sac Kids #7)
by Beverly LewisJason Birchall's been bragging all week about his science fair project--alfalfa sprouts growing in a carpet square! But on the morning of the fair, Jason's super sprouts are missing. What can he do? And why does Eric Hagel look so sneaky? Will Jason's super-smelly plan to get back at Eric cause a stink in the cul-de-sac?
Stinky Stern Forever
by Michelle EdwardsPa Lia has never liked Stinky Stern, the enemy of the second grade. He makes fun of other kids, he says mean things, and he's always causing trouble. But when Stinky is suddenly hit by a car and killed, Pa Lia and the rest of the students in Mrs. Fennessey's class face a difficult challenge: How do you deal with the death of someone nobody really liked? This moving story is certain to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced--or even just thought about--the loss of a classmate or friend.
The Stinky Truth: The Stinky Truth (Lyttle Lies #2)
by Joe BergerSam Lyttle learns that sometimes the truth can hurt just as much as a lie in this follow-up to the humorous and cheeky illustrated middle grade novel The Pudding Problem which Kirkus Reviews calls perfect for “fans of Timmy Failure and Big Nate.” School’s out, and a long, hot summer of endless fun beckons for Sam and Charlie. Except that no sooner has it begun than they’re wishing it away in anticipation of Cry Wolfe, the first Wolfe Stone movie, which opens at the end of the season. Sam’s mom issues him a challenge: if, and only if, Sam can make it through the entire vacation without telling a single fib, he will be allowed to see his crime-fighting hero on the big screen. Six whole weeks, without a single lie?! No problem. Until the small matter of a tray of snowball cakes in the fridge with a Sam-sized footprint in them threatens to end Sam’s dreams of cinema heaven. Can he continue to steer clear of lying, while not having to reveal the actual reason he was in the fridge, in the dark, standing on a table to get to the top shelf to hide ‘the thing that shall never be named?’
The Stinky Wonky Donkey (A Wonky Donkey Book)
by Craig SmithFrom the internationally bestselling creators of The Wonky Donkey comes a brand-new hysterical rhyming tale about finding your best friends, with an explosive twist.Get ready to hee and haw as Wonky Donkey asks his daughter Dinky: "Which animal do you like best?" The hilarity is nonstop in this rhyming romp. Dinky's friends list includes reindeer, horses, camels, antelopes, and zebras. Wonky grins and tells her: "They all have hooves! You're hoof-hearted." Dinky discovers that Granny and Mommy are hoof-hearted, too. Then Wonky tells her to pull his hoof. And... POOF!Kids young and old will laugh out loud at Wonky's "who farted" joke. With tons of hees and haws, Craig Smith and Katz Cowley have created yet another sweet and laugh-out-loud story that is destined to be the next Wonky Donkey bestseller.
Stinky's Stories #1: The Boy Who Cried Underpants! (Stinky's Stories #1)
by Chris Grabenstein J.J. GrabensteinUnderwear has never been so much fun to wear!It’s story time at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk! You’ve probably heard of the boy who cried wolf, but do you know what happened after no one believed him? Well, according to Stinky, the boy moves away to the Big City, where he gets a job crying wolf for The William D. Wolfe Company, Makers Of All Sorts Of Fine And Fancy Stuff.But when the boy gets bored again, he decides to use his talents to cry UNDERPANTS instead. When the queen hears his cries, she takes great offense—how dare he???—and suddenly, the Big City is sent into total chaos! Will the boy be able to save the day before it all gets too smelly?This first stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J. Grabenstein. Filled with page after page of hilarious illustrations by acclaimed artist Alex Patrick. Stinky's Stories is the perfect series for young, reluctant, and emergent readers—or any kid who just loves to laugh.
Stinky's Stories #2: Jack and the Beanstink (Stinky's Stories #2)
by Chris Grabenstein J.J. GrabensteinFee, fi, fo, FUN!It’s story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk—and this time the class is reading the classic Jack and the Beanstalk! Everyone knows the story ends with the giant falling from the sky, but only Stinky knows what happened next! Jack went on to sell all those golden eggs and become a billionaire, while Hubert the giant wound up stranded on the ground, far from home.With no one to help him and nowhere to turn, Hubert has no choice but to put his giant skills to work where they're valued the most—on the basketball court! He joins the Droolville Dribblers, but will Hubert sink the buzzer beater and find his way home? This second stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J. Grabenstein, filled with page after page of hilarious illustrations by acclaimed artist Alex Patrick. Stinky's Stories is the perfect series for young, reluctant, and emergent readers—or any kid who just loves to laugh.
Stir It Up: A Novel
by Ramin GaneshramA Trinidadian-American girl's dream is challenged by her family Thirteen-year-old Anjali's life is rich with the smell of curry from her parents' roti shop and an absolute passion for food. More than anything, Anjali wants to be a chef who competes on a kids' cooking reality TV show. But Anjali must keep her wish a secret from her family, who thinks Anjali's passions are beneath her. Thank goodness for Deema, Anjali's grandmother, whose insight and love can push past even the oldest family beliefs. Woven with recipes that cook up emotions and actual culinary recipes that make food, this novel is as delicious as it is satisfying.
Stir Me Up
by Sabrina ElkinsCami Broussard has her future all figured out. She'll finish her senior year of high school, then go to work full-time as an apprentice chef in her father's French restaurant, alongside her boyfriend, Luke. But then twenty-year-old ex-Marine Julian Wyatt comes to live with Cami's family while recovering from serious injuries. And suddenly Cami finds herself questioning everything she thought she wanted.Julian's all attitude, challenges and intense green-brown eyes. But beneath that abrasive exterior is a man who just might be as lost as Cami's starting to feel. And Cami can't stop thinking about him. Talking to him. Wanting to kiss him. He's got her seriously stirred up. Her senior year has just gotten a lot more complicated....Contains mature content and some sexual situations. Suited for readers 16 and up."Fun, steamy, and leaves you hungry for more. Sabrina Elkins nails the vulnerability of becoming an adult and the choices that come with growing up."-Katie McGarry, author of Dare You To"Cami's slow burn for a wounded hero will rivet readers. I seriously loved this book."-Jennifer Echols, author of Dirty Little Secret
Stirring It Up! #1
by Diane MuldrowWhen Molly and Amanda run into their nemesis, Natasha, at cooking class, they think that this whole cooking thing is a rotten idea. But the class ends up being fun after all, and the girls really love cooking. And when a tragedy strikes a local family, the girls decide to put their cooking skills to use and make some meals for them. The meals hit the right spot, plus the girls feel good that they were able to help out. Can they put the right ingredients together to turn their hobby into something more.
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
by Connie Schofield-MorrisonAn awe-inspiring African American woman! A talented seamstress, born a slave, bought freedom for herself and her son.This picture book biography weaves together historical details, vibrant collages, and the words of her own journals to bring to light the life and beautiful work Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, the seamstress who bought herself and son out of slavery. Lizzy&’s story of hardship and resilience offers an untold side of history during a time of great injustice and change.Born enslaved in 1818 on a Virginian plantation, Lizzy experienced and witnessed unspeakable cruelty. When she was sent to workfor a tailor, her wages went to her master, not Lizzy. However, the beautiful gowns that Lizzy created attracted the attention of the wealthiest women in Virginia, even Mrs. Jefferson Davis. With money from her patrons, Lizzy bought her freedom and her son&’s freedom working tirelessly stitch by stitch, going on to design gowns for the First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and grow an influentialcareer.This inspiring story about an unsung hero is beautifully illustrated with oil paint, cut paper and fabric collage and hand-embroidery by Elizabeth Zunon that brings Lizzy&’s dresses to life. Connie Morrison writes with straightforward honesty and clarity, seamlesslyincluding research on fashion, life, and politics of the time. The backmatter includes a bibliography for further reading.
Stitch by Stitch, Row upon Row: A Legacy of Sweetgrass Baskets
by Mary JacksonArtist Mary Jackson describes the traditions of basket making using sweetgrass and other natural plants and explains the importance of this craft that has been handed down through generations in South Carolina. Mary's family has created hundreds of baskets in different shapes and sizes using a technique that originated in West Africa. Learn more about Mary's family legacy of beautiful art!
Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens – Learn 6 All-Time Favorite Skills: Sew, Knit, Crochet, Felt, Embroider & Weave
by Nicole Blum Catherine NewmanIn today&’s thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber crafts. Step-by-step photos teach kids ages 9–14 the basics of how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave, plus how to make three projects for each craft. From woven patches and a knitted backpack to embroidered merit badges and a crocheted bracelet, the fresh, kid-approved projects encourage creative variations and build confidence along with valuable life skills.