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The Umbilical Cord: The History of the United States Virgin Islands from Pre-Columbian Era to the Present
by Harold W. L. WillocksThe U.S. Virgin Islands are a set of beautiful islands in the Caribbean. They lie 991 nautical miles south of Miami, and 1,434 nautical miles southeast of New York.
The Un-Fairy (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #6)
by Melody MewsItty lends a helping hand to a struggling fairy in this sixth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book.There are many different types of fairies in Lollyland. There are announcement fairies, garden fairies, food fairies, builder fairies, art fairies, and more! The fairies take their jobs very seriously. So what happens when a new fairy named Bree can&’t find the right role? Itty decides to help Bree figure out where she fits in, but that&’s proving to be difficult! What if Bree was never meant to be a fairy? What if she&’s…an un-fairy? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Un-Friendship Bracelet: The Un-friendship Bracelet; Making The Band; Tie-dye Disaster; Dream Machine (Craftily Ever After #1)
by Xindi Yan Martha MakerIn the first book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series, a new student gets between best friends Emily and Maddie—and changes the meaning of their friendship bracelets!Emily Adams, Maddie Wilson, Bella Diaz, and Sam Sharma are eight-year-olds with one special thing in common: they love to create. They each have unique talents, too! Emily is great at constructing and building; Maddie has an eye for fashion, fabrics, and sewing; Bella is a gadget whiz; and Sam is a gifted artist. Together, these four crafty friends dream up new projects to design, build, and create and through their experiences, they’ll learn how to handle various obstacles at school and in their everyday eight-year-old lives. In the first Craftily Ever After book, best friends Emily and Maddie are so close that they spend most of their free time together, and wear matching friendship bracelets, too! One day, a new student named Bella Diaz shows up at Mason Creek Elementary. Maddie immediately befriends her, discovering that she too is really crafty. As Maddie and Bella spend more time together, Emily finds herself spending more time alone…until she realizes that the boy who’s been sitting next to her in class this whole time loves to draw and create just like she does. When Emily’s friendship bracelet falls off and Maddie doesn’t even notice, Emily begins to think that maybe it was an un-friendship bracelet after all. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Craftily Ever After chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Underdogs: The Underdogs #3
by Tracey WestFrom the writer of the bestselling Dragon Masters series and the illustrator of the bestselling Diary of a Pug series comes a high-energy, illustrated chapter book series about four dogs who learn that being yourself is much more fun than being Best in Show.Welcome to the town of Barksdale, where the canine residents strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the "best groomer" or sell the "best biscuits." And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is on every year for one pup to be named Best in Show.Nova, Duke, Harley, and Peanut have never won Best in Show... which is okay with them! But they have to work together to pass their Agility Exam, because either the whole pack passes or the whole pack fails.Nova has convinced her pals to train, but on her practice course, Duke is afraid to climb the high ramp, Harley keeps chasing squirrels, and Peanut can't make it through the hoops. Nova's not doing much better -- she's so excited she keeps knocking the whole course over!Will the pups make the grade, or are they doomed to be Underdogs forever?With black-and-white illustrations on every page and hilarious antics throughout, this series is perfect for readers who are just starting to read chapter books on their own, or for anyone who loves a good underdog story!
The Underground Railroad
by Lori O'Dea Lesli FavorIn a time before all Americans were free, some brave people did what was right. Find out how the Underground Railroad carried runaway slaves to freedom.
The Underland: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk)
by Katrina CharmanTag begins his warrior training to become an Owl of Valor, in this action-packed fantasy series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Tag and Skyla have returned to Perodia to begin their warrior training. But when their friend Blaze returns with troubling news that her mother has gone missing, Tag and Skyla’s warrior skills are quickly put to the test. To find Blaze’s mother, the friends must travel to a creepy world below the ground called The Underland. There, they meet a terrible new enemy: a king rat named Skull, who has his own big plans for Perodia! Will the friends be able to defeat this new enemy? Or will The Shadow return to Perodia once again… This fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers!
The Unfair Fair Case: Mack Rhino, Private Eye 3 (QUIX)
by Jennifer Swender Paul DuBois JacobsMack Rhino—a private detective, who just happens to be a rhinoceros—investigates foul play at the fair in this third mystery of this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Mack Rhino is a private eye whose latest case finds him at the Coral Cove Fair, where someone has been winning game after game after game, taking all the prizes! It&’s up to Mack to figure out if the winning streak is a case of fair—or foul—play.
The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History Of The American People Volume 2 From 1865
by Alan Brinkley Andrew Huebner Jon GiggieKnown for its clear narrative voice and impeccable scholarship, Alan Brinkley's best-selling program for the U. S. survey course invites students to think critically about the many forces that continually create the Unfinished Nation that is the United States. In a concise but wide-ranging narrative, Brinkley shows the diversity and complexity of the nation and our understanding of its history--one that continues to evolve both in the events of the present and in our reexamination of new evidence and perspectives on the past. This edition features a series of Patterns of Popular Culture essays, as well as expanded coverage of pre-Columbian America, new America in the World essays, and updated coverage of recent events and developments that demonstrates how a new generation continues to shape the American story. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.
The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People
by Alan BrinkleyKnown for its clear narrative voice and impeccable scholarship, Alan Brinkley's best-selling program for the U. S. survey course invites students to think critically about the many forces that continually create the Unfinished Nation that is the United States. In a concise but wide-ranging narrative, Brinkley shows the diversity and complexity of the nation and our understanding of its history--one that continues to evolve both in the events of the present and in our reexamination of new evidence and perspectives on the past. This edition features a series of Patterns of Popular Culture essays, as well as expanded coverage of pre-Columbian America, new America in the World essays, and updated coverage of recent events and developments that demonstrates how a new generation continues to shape the American story.
The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People
by Alan BrinkleyKnown for its balanced voice and approachable scholarship, Alan Brinkley's best-selling The Unfinished Nation offers a concise, yet thorough survey of American History appropriate for students at all levels. The 8th edition features new scholarship and updated discussions, most significantly on the topics of War, American Imperialism, and Globalization. <P><P>Brinkley’s accessible narrative is available as a digital SmartBookTM,a personalized eBook that enhances understanding by asking students to demonstrate comprehension as they read. It is also supported by engaging digital tools, such as interactive maps, that encourage critical thinking and retention of key course concepts.
The Unfinished Nation: From 1865 (6th edition)
by Alan BrinkleyIn a concise but wide-ranging narrative, Brinkley shows the diversity and complexity of the nation and our understanding of its history--one that continues to evolve both in the events of the present and in our re-examination of new evidence and perspectives on the past.
The Unfolding Drama of the Bible (4th edition)
by Bernhard W. AndersonIn this concise and accessible volume, one of the most revered contemporary biblical theologians introduces the first-time reader to the dramatic sweep of the Bible in eight carefully crafted study sessions, reminding even veteran readers of the Bible's central messages. Study resources and discussion questions, now carefully updated, make this book the ideal resource for introductory Bible courses and adult inquirer classes.
The Unicorn Emergency #8 (Beasts Of Olympus Ser. #8)
by Lucy Coats Brett BeanHow will Demon, official Beast Keeper of Mount Olympus, heal a herd of sick unicorns before it's too late?Demon has just returned from a trip to Asgard when a brand-new set of disasters fall into his lap. Not only does he have a groggy volcano monster to deal with, but something seems to be wrong with the unicorns, too. Demon's only clue is a mysterious note saying "Unicorn Emergency!" left on his bed. What does it mean? And how will Demon figure out the problem and fix it before time runs out?
The Unicorn's Tale (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book #4)
by R. L. LaFevers Kelly MurphyIs there no rest for the travel worn and weary? Not if you're Nathaniel Fludd, the world's youngest beastologist-in-training! All Nate really wants is to track down his missing parents, but when a unicorn falls mysteriously ill, Nate's Aunt Phil makes it clear where a beastologist's duty lies: to the beasts. And if taking care of the world's beasts isn't difficult enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must also keep them safe from the villainous Obediah Fludd, who intends to do them harm. With all this taking up every last bit of his energy and time, will Nate ever find the parents he is so absolutely convinced are alive?
The United States Early Years
by The Editors of MacMillan/McGraw-HillHistory textbook for 5th Grade
The United States (Kentucky)
by Michael J. Berson Tyrone C. Howard Cinthia SalinasNIMAC-sourced textbook
The United States Congress: A Simulation For Students
by Lauren Cohen BellSee Congress in action with THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS: A SIMULATION FOR STUDENTS! This student-friendly simulation guide provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills, such as Web-page design, legislative research and writing, and public speaking. The book includes tear out Worksheets, examples of legislation, Dear Colleague Letters, a Member's Daily Schedule, extensive reference materials, and advice for finding a job or an internship on Capitol Hill.
The United States Through Time / Tennessee Through Time
by Gibbs Smith EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>The United States/ Tennessee Through Time is a multi-media textbook program for 5th Grade. The outline for this book is based on Tennessee’s Social Studies Learning Standards and teaches the latter half of United States history from the Industrialization Era up to the Civil Rights Movement. The textbook features a flipbook design which allows the other half of the textbook to cover Tennessee history. The student edition covers Tennessee Prior to Statehood up to the current government and issues that are faced in Tennessee. The program includes research-based literary strategies, engaging primary source activities and skill pages, exciting connections between Tennessee’s past and present, Key Ideas and Key Terms, and full color photographs on each page.
The United States Volume 2 5th Grade
by McGraw-Hill Education StaffSocial Studies Textbook for 5th Grade: Unit 5 The New Nation Unit 6 Slavery and Emancipation Unit 7 The Nation Grows Unit 8 The Modern Era