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Where's Burgess? (Orca Echoes)
by Laurie ElmquistReece Hansen is missing two things: his father and his frog. Reece's parents are newly separated, and his dad is now living in another city, fighting forest fires. Reece struggles to get used to daily life without him. When he loses his pet frog, Burgess, Reece puts posters up around the neighborhood. But frogs are difficult to find. It takes an unusual classmate, the boy who wears a bathrobe to school, to pull Reece's attention away from Burgess. Through his new friend and a camping trip with his mom, Reece learns that friends can come in human form and families are resilient even when things change. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Which Comes First, the Comma or the Pause: A Practical Guide to Writing
by Dona J. YoungDo Commas matter? You be the judge. Oscar Wilde illustrated the confusion about commas and pauses perfectly when he said, "I have spent most of the day putting in a comma and the rest of the day taking it out." If you are basing your writing decisions on guesses, now is the time to stop the uncertainty-it is costing you too much time, effort, and credibility. This book takes the mystery out of how to produce good writing by untangling core concepts and making them easy to learn. Here is a promise: Read this book from cover to cover, and you will bring your writing to a higher level. You will get your ideas down quickly and then edit like a pro.
Whirling on the Giant Wheel: Carly Schuna's Story (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Kim GriswellINSIDE THE WHEEL Carly Schuna hated exercise. Then, a giant metal wheel that looked like something from a hamster's cage captured her imagination. The contraption was called the German wheel, and from the moment Carly stepped inside, her whole world changed. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Whistle Bright Magic: A Nutfolk Tale (Nutfolk Tale, A 2)
by Barb Bentler UllmanIt has been twenty years since the time of The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood, and grownup Willa has returned to Plunkit with her daughter, Zelly. Willa can't see the fairies anymore, but Zelly can, and she meets an unusual boy—the last remaining fairy child living in Nutfolk Wood, Ronald Whistle Bright.Hard times have befallen the fairy town of Nutfolk Wood, but Whistle Bright is determined to stay in his forest village, even though humans are sure to destroy it. And Zelly wants to stay in the small town of Plunkit, even though her mother insists that they return to their lives in the big city. Zelly is convinced that she belongs in Plunkit, and only there will she find out more about her father, who disappeared when she was three.In their quest to stay in the place that they love, the tiny Nutfolk boy and the human girl become allies, and both are surprised by the unexpected things that can happen in life.Barb Bentler Ullman's follow-up to The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood is another charming story infused with magic and hopefulness.
Whistling Harry (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Carole Crowe Santy GutiérrezNIMAC-sourced textbook. Is It Fantasy? Fantasy stories include things that could not happen in real life. Everything else in a story could seem real. But if one event could never happen in the real world, then the story is a fantasy. In this story, Harry acts like a real kid. His family seems pretty normal. He goes to a typical school. But one thing happens to Harry that could never happen to a real boy. So this story is a fantasy.
White Dragon: Anna Allen in the Face of Danger [Grade 5]
by Maryann Dobeck Todd LeonardoNIMAC-sourced textbook
Whiz Kid #2 (Miles Lewis #2)
by Kelly Starling LyonsFrom the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans!Miles Lewis has been waiting forever to be part of a city-wide science competition. Now his dream is finally coming true, and he's even part of an all-star team that includes his good friend, Jada. He should be in his element, so he can't seem to figure out why he feels like the weak link instead. While everyone else is rocking the project, Miles keeps messing up, and the team bickers and loses momentum. Miles is filled with self-doubt, and he has to wonder: Is he really a whiz at science, or is he actually a flop?
Who Am I in the Lives of Children? An Introduction to Early Childhood Education
by Stephanie Feeney Eva Moravcik Sherry NolteAspiring educators are encouraged to learn about each child’s strengths, interests, and challenges. This understanding, coupled with contemporary, research-based information, inspires readers to support each child’s growth and learning in ways that are in harmony with who they are, rather than according to a predetermined plan.
Who Ate My Book? (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Tina KüglerSomeone is taking bites out of this book! And we have a feeling a certain mischievous goat has something to do with it...A goat is on the loose and is taking bites out of everything, even pages of this book! Join the fun in this story perfect for early readers
Who Built America? Working People and the Nation's History, Vol. 1: To 1877 (3rd edition)
by Roy Rosenzweig Christopher Clark Nancy Hewitt Joshua Brown David Jaffee Nelson LichtensteinWho Built America explores fundamental conflicts in United States history by placing working peoples' struggle for social and economic justice at center stage. Unique among U.S. history survey textbooks for its clear point of view, Who Built America is a joint effort of Bedford/St. Martin's and the American Social History Project, based at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and renowned for its print, visual, and multimedia productions such as the "History Matters" website. With vivid prose, penetrating analysis, an acclaimed visual program, and rich documentary evidence, Who Built America gives students a thought-provoking book they'll want to read and instructors an irreplaceable anchor for their course.
Who Can Make Art? (Into Reading, Level S #25)
by Pamela Rushby Rosalie StreetNIMAC-sourced textbook
Who Can Play? (Ladybug Girl)
by Jacky Davis David SomanLadybug Girl loves to play by herself, but it's much more fun with a friend! She first runs, jumps, and swings by herself, then her friends join in--two can play on the seesaw, three can jump rope! This sweet story explores friendship in numbers!
Who Is Hungry? (Into Reading, Level C #4)
by Julie HaydonNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> 'Who Is Hungry?' shows many different animals and the different things that they eat.
Who Is My Neighbor?: And Why Does He Need Me?
by John Hay David WebbRecommended by Chuck Colson on BreakPoint! The third book in the award- winning What We Believe series helps children understand what it means to be salt and light to the world (Matthew 5:13-14). This study will encourage kids to develop a Christlike servant attitude based on these biblical truths: God created me to be a blessing to the world; God chooses to work through me; I can make a difference at home, in my community, and at church; the church is God's family; the church is one body with many gifts; and I am an important member of Jesus' body.
Who Is The Greatest: Elvis Or The Beatles
by Mike Shellans Bill SlaterMike Shellans and Bill Slater have come together in their life-long interests in Elvis and The Beatles to create the first comparison of these influential Pop icons. Who is the Greatest: Elvis or The Beatles? is a relevant and engaging textbook for a Music History or Popular Culture survey course. It provides a wealth of information and context about the music, lives, and careers of Elvis and The Beatles.
Who Let the Frogs Out? (Hardy Boys Clue Book #9)
by Franklin W. DixonDetective brothers Frank and Joe must solve a muddy mystery in the ninth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Bayport Elementary is hosting a Mud Run to celebrate spring! A particularly muddy part of the town’s park will be set aside for the race and Coach Lambert has even managed to make more mud by using the park’s hoses and shovels. Frank and Joe can’t wait to splash through the muck. But on the day of the race, the runners are stopped in their tracks by croaking, blurping bullfrogs! Lots of people in the town had been annoyed that the park was being taken over by a bunch of muddy kids. Could someone have sabotaged the race with buckets of frogs?
Who Made the Hole? (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Kindergarten)
by Carol Schwartz Amy TichbourneNIMAC-sourced textbook