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The Spider and the Beehive
by Kama Einhorn Stephen LewisA greedy spider eats fruit without sharing. He learns his lesson though in a beehive.
Spider-Man's Worst Enemies
by Catherine SaundersSpider-Man is really a boy called Peter Parker. He uses his special powers to help people, but he has many enemies. One of them is Norman Osborn, who calls himself the Green Goblin. He got his powers when some chemicals exploded.
Stars
by Seymour SimonDiscusses the stars, their composition, and characteristics with actual photographs.
Stoneheart (The Stoneheart Trilogy #1)
by Charlie FletcherA city has many lives and layers. London has more than most. Not all the layers are underground, and not all the lives belong to the living. Twelve-year-old George Chapman is about to find this out the hard way. When, in a tiny act of rebellion, George breaks the head from a stone dragon outside the Natural History Museum, he awakes an ancient power. This power has been dormant for centuries but the results are instant and terrifying: A stone Pterodactyl unpeels from the wall and starts chasing George. He runs for his life but it seems that no one can see what he's running from. No one, except Edie, who is also trapped in this strange world.And this is just the beginning as the statues of London awake This is a story of statues coming to life; of a struggle between those with souls and those without; of how one boy who has been emotionally abandoned manages to find hope.
The Story of the Boston Celtics (The NBA--A History of Hoops)
by Nate LeboutillierLearn the team's origins, stars, and greatest moments.
The Story of the New York Knicks (The NBA--A History of Hoops)
by Nate LeboutillierLearn the team's origins, stars, and greatest moments through photos and lively text.
The Story of the World: Ancient Times, From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor (2nd Edition)
by Susan Wise BauerThis first revised volume begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman emperor. Newly revised and updated, The Story of the World, Volume 1 includes maps, a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids.
Strategy Instruction For Students With Learning Disabilities
by Robert Reid Torri Ortiz LienemannA guide to cognitive strategy instruction, which has been shown to be one of the most effective instructional techniques for students with learning problems, this book presents strategies that are helpful for students to improve their self-regulated learning, study skills, and performance in specific content areas.
Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktale Collection
by Alma Flor Ada F. Isabel CampoyA sly fox, a bird of a thousand colors, a magical set of bagpipes, and an audacious young girl...A mixture of popular tales and literary lore, this anthology celebrates Hispanic culture and its many roots -- Indigenous, African, Arab, Hebrew, and Spanish.
Tara Pays Up!: Taxes (Social Studies Connects)
by Kirsten LarsenThe popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids&’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book!Tara FINALLY saved enough money for the T-shirt kit—until she remembered the tax. What can she do? (Social Studies topic: Civics/Taxes)
Team Challenges: 170+ Group Activities to Build Cooperation, Communication, and Creativity
by Kris BordessaThis helpful resource is designed to offer teachers, facilitators, and parents a wide variety of activities designed to cultivate children's problem-solving skills while fostering cooperation between group members. These hands-on projects teach children to experiment with building methods, discover new uses for everyday items, try on new personas, and express themselves as they work toward a solution as a team. Team members are required to think outside the box, communicate clearly, and cooperate with each other in order to complete each task. Activities include planning a five-day trek through the mountains; building a bridge out of marshmallows, straws, and paper; and moving a group of ping-pong balls from one location to another without touching the balls directly. Children will learn not only from each other, but also from observing how other teams navigate the tasks.
Teammates
by Barry Root Tiki Barber Ronde Barber Robert BurleighTiki and Ronde are brothers, best friends, and teammates on the Cave Spring Vikings football team. It's the last preseason game against their arch-rival Knights -- and the football is suddenly knocked out of Tiki's grip. What gives, he thinks, I've always carried the ball this way before. Inspired by Coach Mike, who tells Tiki, "You've gotta believe," Tiki begins secret practice sessions with Ronde in the morning on the way to school. Will it make a difference in the next big game against the Knights? Based on the childhoods of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, this story of determination and of confidence will inspire all who read it.<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. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. </i>
This is the Dream
by Diane Z. Shore Jessica AlexanderWhen they started, it was all just a dream. Through striking, powerful verse and gorgeous, detailed illustrations, this is the dream catalogs the American experience before, during, and after the civil rights movement.
Thomas Breaks a Promise (Thomas & Friends)
by Richard Courtney Rev W. AwdryThomas promised Sir Topham Hatt that he would carefully check all the signals on the new branch line. But when he is distracted by a carnival, he forgets all about the signals. That night, Percy has a close call on the new line when one of the signal lights is out. Will Thomas admit that he forgot to finish the job?From the Hardcover edition.
Thomas-saurus Rex (Thomas & Friends)
by Rev W. Awdry Richard CourtneyStepney, a very old engine, is taking the museum cars to the Natural History Museum. James and Henry think that not only is Stepney an old "bucket of bolts," but that the museum cars carry "just a lot of old nonsense." When Stepney breaks down, Thomas doesn't want to get stuck being seen with the old dinosaur bones and relics of the past. What will his friends think, and more important, what will the children say? Thomas is in for a big surprise!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Three Little Cajun Pigs
by Mike ArtellTrosclair, Thibodeaux, and Ulysse are three pigs with a whole lot to do. Their mom has just kicked them out of the house and it's time they make their own way and start constructing new homes in the heart of the swamp. When ol' Claude the gator comes sneaking along, however, the three brothers are forced to question their choice of construction materials! This hilarious tale from the creators of the popular Petite Rouge (which School Library Journal declared "A treat from start to finish") will once again take you to the heart of the Cajun swamps and show you the Three Little Pigs like you've never seen them.
Timberwolf Chase: (timberwolf Chase) (Orca Echoes)
by Sigmund BrouwerThe Howling Timberwolves series of Orca Echoes early chapter books offer lots of sports action and humour that will appeal to young boys. Johnny Maverick and his friends play for the Timberwolves peewee hockey team in the small town of Howling. Tom Morgan has just moved from Toronto and is a talented player. Tom is also very competitive and seems determined to pick on Stu Duncan, who is slightly overweight. Johnny suggests a race between Tom and Stu. Tom eagerly accepts; Stu is reluctant but Johnny convinces him to trust his best friend's advice. On race day Tom is surprised by both the race and its outcome and learns that teamwork pays off. Also available in French.
Timberwolf Revenge: (timberwolf Revenge) (Orca Echoes)
by Sigmund BrouwerThere's plenty of action both on and off the ice. At a big tournament in Calgary, teammate Tom Morgan plays a practical joke on Johnny Maverick, so naturally Johnny feels he has to pay him back. The rivalry escalates. After he scores a hat trick, Johnny is given a hockey stick signed by all the members of the Calgary Flames. He worries that Tom will do something to this prized trophy and decides he will not let it out of his sight. But in the end Tom outsmarts him one more time and Johnny learns that revenge is never a good idea. Also available in French.
Tiny Goes Camping (Tiny)
by Cari MeisterTiny and his friend are going camping! First, they gather supplies, then they venture into the great outdoors (a safe backyard) to set up camp and play games. Together they sing songs, chase frogs, and capture fireflies. But when it’s bedtime, they discover Tiny isn’t quite tiny enough for the tent. That’s okay! Tiny always finds his own way to fit anywhere.
To Share or Nut To Share (Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends #7)
by Max Lucado.The garden literally goes "nuts" when a shortage of nuts causes panic, especially with the Garden Talent Show & Tell starting tomorrow. And wouldn't you know it--everyone's talent involves a nut. With only one nut left in the entire garden, friends turn into enemies as it's a mad dash to see who grabs the last, elusive nut. To remain friends and to save the show, the bugs must learn to share.
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition 1: Detective Camp
by Ron RoyDon't miss A to Z Mysteries--alphabetic adventures that are full of thrills, chills, and cases to crack! Super Edition #1: Detective Camp In the twenty-seventh book of the A to Z Mysteries--an early chapter book mystery series featuring strong boy and girl characters--Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are off to summer camp! And this isn't just any camp... it's a camp for detectives. The kids can't wait to spend a whole week following clues and learning about the science of crime solving. Soon the counselors have all the campers working on a mystery. But while Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are figuring out their part of the puzzle, they stumble on something suspicious. Could a real crime be happening at a detective camp? Each book includes a map in the front. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries! Bonus: Look for a hidden message inside this book!From the Trade Paperback edition. Z fun keeps on coming!From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop's Fable
by Dori Butler Laurence B. Knighton Jeffrey FuerstPerform this Aesop's fable about a Tortoise's attempt to beat Hare in a race.
Toy Story 2 (Little Golden Book)
by Christopher NicholasOh, no! Woody has been kidnapped by a toy collector! Buzz races to the rescue, but Woody’s not sure he wants to leave. Should he stay and enjoy a life of fame, or return to Andy, the boy who really loves him? The blockbuster film Toy Story 2 is retold in this full-color, 24-page storybook.