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Go Math! Grade 1, Florida Standards Practice Book for Home or School
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing CompanyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Go to Bed, Blue (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)
by Bonnie BaderDid you know that even aliens have a hard time going to bed?Blue, an alien from outer space, may make a great friend, but he’s not very good at going to bed. It takes patience and some bedtime tricks to get this alien to settle down! Written in the style of Dick and Jane, this 32-page, Level 1 reader is simple, fun, and rich with picture clues.
Going to School: Comparing Past And Present (Comparing Past And Present Ser.)
by Rebecca RissmanRead Going to School to learn how education has changed over time! Photographs and clear text compare and contrast modern and historical schools in a child-friendly format, making this a great tool for discussing how life has changed over the years.
Goldi Rocks & the Three Bears
by Corey Rosen Schwartz Beth CoultonA rockin' twist on Goldilocks and the Three Bears that shows how being yourself can get you out of a tight spot.Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear know how to rock! But they need a new singer, so they audition everyone—the Three Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and more. To their dismay, no one seems just right. Could the perfect lead singer be the mysterious girl sleeping on Baby Bear&’s keyboard?This mash up of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Voice is a surefire storytime hit. From the author of The Three Ninja Pigs.
Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas
by Natasha YimA favorite fairy tale set in a bustling contemporary Chinatown.It's Chinese New Year, and Goldy Luck&’s mother wants her to take a plate of turnip cakes to the neighbors. The Chans aren&’t home, but that doesn&’t stop Goldy from trying out their rice porridge, their chairs, and their beds—with disastrous results.In this funny and festive retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Natasha Yim and Grace Zong introduce a plucky heroine who takes responsibility for her actions and makes a new friend (and a whole plate of turnip cakes!), just in time for Chinese New Year.Includes back matter about Chinese New Year and a recipe for turnip cakes.
The Gollywhopper Games: The New Champion (Gollywhopper Games Ser. #2)
by Jody FeldmanThe Golly Toy and Game Company is hosting the regional rounds for the next Gollywhopper Games, and this time it's brother against brother in the physical challenges and mental puzzles. The companion to the popular The Gollywhopper Games will appeal to fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Chasing Vermeer.Chock-full of puzzles, riddles, and challenges for the reader to solve along with the main characters, this fast-paced companion to The Gollywhopper Games is bigger, bolder, and braver! The Golly Toy and Game Company's Gollywhopper Games was such a big success the last time, the company's executives have decided to host the competition again. Cameron and Spencer Schein have scored two highly sought-after slots in the regional round—will one of the Schein brothers make it all the way to the finals? Favorite characters from the first book make guest appearances, and a new cast of competitors, both boys and girls, get set to compete against (and with) Cameron and Spencer. There are twists and turns and complications—as well as lots of great things to eat—in this page-turner of a race to the finish line!
Grandpa's Third Drawer: Unlocking Holocaust Memories
by Judy Tal KopelmanOf all the places in the world, Uri really loves to be at his grandparents’ house. There he can stay up way past his bedtime and eat as many sweets from the chocolate box as he likes. There’s only one forbidden place in that house: the third drawer in Grandpa’s desk. This drawer is locked. No one ever opens it until one day when Uri finds the key to the third drawer. From that moment, nothing is ever the same.Grandpa’s Third Drawer takes up the difficult challenge of discussing the Holocaust with young children, of teaching its heritage and memory, all in a gentle and unobtrusive manner. The story of a silent grandfather unexpectedly confronted by his curious and loving grandchild is accompanied by rich illustrations that show authentic preserved objects donated by Holocaust survivors from Theresienstadt. The original Hebrew edition won the Israeli Ze’ev Prize for Children’s Literature in 2003 and won the first prize in Mits’ad Hasfarim (a nationwide survey of all schoolchildren in Israel for first to third grades) in 2003 and 2012. Grandpa’s Third Drawer is now included in Israel’s “Paths of Memory” nationwide Holocaust learning program in all schools.
The Great Thanksgiving Escape
by Mark FearingIt’s another Thanksgiving at Grandma’s. Gavin expects a long day of boredom and being pestered by distantly related toddlers, but his cousin Rhonda has a different idea: make a break for it — out of the kids’ room to the swing set in the backyard! Gavin isn’t so sure, especially when they encounter vicious guard dogs (in homemade sweaters), a hallway full of overly affectionate aunts, and worse yet, the great wall of butts! Will they manage to avoid the obstacles and find some fun before turkey time? Or will they be captured before they’ve had a taste of freedom?
Green Is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors
by John Parra Roseanne ThongGreen is a chile pepper, spicy and hot.Green is cilantro inside our pot.In this lively picture book, children discover a world of colors all around them: red is spices and swirling skirts, yellow is masa, tortillas, and sweet corn cake. <P><P>Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. <P><P>With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the colors found in every child's day!
Green with Envy: Bella's Birthday Unicorn; Where's Glimmer?; Green With Envy (Unicorn Magic #3)
by Jessica BurkhartBella feels jealous for the first time when her cousin visits Crystal Castle and gets along a little too well with Glimmer in the third book in the Unicorn Magic series!Princess Bella is super excited to have her favorite cousin, Violet, visit her at the Crystal Castle! Bella can’t wait to introduce Violet to her best friends, and of course, her unicorn, Glimmer.When Sofia arrives, everyone loves her—especially Glimmer and her BFFs, Ivy and Clara. Soon, Bella feels something she has never felt before: jealousy! Will Violet have Bella seeing green for the entire visit?
The Grimjinx Rebellion (Vengekeep Prophecies #3)
by Brian FarreyFast-paced, funny, and full of surprises, The Grimjinx Rebellion brings Brian Farrey's epic and critically acclaimed Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy to an unforgettable close.Jaxter Grimjinx and his family haven't had much time for thieving. Through no fault of their own, they've been too busy saving the day. But the danger in the Five Provinces is only just beginning. The Palatinate Mages are almost ready to unveil their master plan, and legendary monsters will soon roam the land once more. Then Jaxter's sister, Aubrin, is kidnapped by the Mages. It seems she has a power greater than her family ever realized, and she may be the key to the impending battle for the Five Provinces. Jaxter will do anything to get his little sister back—even if it means pulling off the greatest heist of his life and starting a full-scale rebellion.A "rich fantasy" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) with a family of thieves who "couldn't be more likable" (Kirkus Reviews), the Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy takes everything you thought you knew about prophecies and spins it into pure magic.
Grin and Bear It (Leo Landry Readers Ser.)
by Leo LandryA sweet, gentle story about overcoming fear and the magic of laughter, perfect for beginning readers. Bear dreams of becoming a comedian. His jokes are unbearably funny, and he wants nothing more than to make his woodland friends laugh. There's just one hitch in the plan: Bear has stage fright. When Emmy, the comic hummingbird, discovers Bear's jokes, Bear learns that there's more than one way to achieve your dream. Told in seven short chapters. Young fans of comedy, aspiring actors, and shy kids will love this charming tale.
Guinea Pigs Online: Furry Towers (Guinea Pigs Online Ser. #1)
by Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftFuzzy and Coco are guinea pigs who live with their kindly owners, Ben and Henrietta Bliss. Coco likes to spend her days pampering herself and listening to harp concertos. Fuzzy is much more down to earth - he is a passionate cook who wants nothing more than to learn to make delicious meals for Ben and Henrietta. So when Fuzzy spots an ad run by glamorous local chef Scarlet Cleaver stating 'Guinea Pigs Wanted', he is enormously excited - what a chance to learn some cooking skills! Coco warns him that the ad is not what he thinks, but he won't listen; when she's not looking, he sneaks off to find the restaurant. And so Coco has to get online to try track Fuzzy down. But when Micespace reveals that guinea pigs from all over town have been taken away in a van by Scarlet Cleaver herself, Coco must set off on a rescue mission to prevent Fuzzy from ending up as main course on The Meat Cleaver's menu! A captivatingly funny story that will delight readers age 5+.
Guinea Pigs Online: Bunny Trouble (Guinea PIgs Online #5)
by Sarah Horne Jennifer Gray Amanda SwiftFuzzy and Coco, the guinea pigs of Strawberry Park, London, are enjoying the spring, cleaning out their hutch and looking forward to the Easter Fair! But then Fuzzy's owner Ben, comes home very upset. The Rescue Center for local animals has to close down, and all because a very naughty bunny called Binny made a huge mess and chewed through all the cages! And, worst of all, the Rescue Center's Easter Fair will have to be cancelled. Things get worse when Ben brings Binny the Bunny home to stay with the guinea pigs. Binny causes lots of trouble--she poops everywhere and is very rude to Coco. Meanwhile, Fuzzy and Terry, the guinea pig next door, plan to help get the Easter Fair back on track by using the internet to invite all of the locals to come help fix up the Rescue Center. Coco and Eduardo try to help Binny improve her behavior, but she is too naughty to listen. She is a very sad bunny--she wants to be a pet in a home of her own, like Fuzzy and Coco. But then she runs off and everyone is scared that the fox will find her and eat her! The day of the Easter Fair arrives, and lots of volunteers turn up to help fix the Rescue Center. It won't have to close after all! But where is Binny--the Easter Bunny? Fuzzy and Terry told everyone that she should be there! At the last minute, Eduardo and Coco find her, and they rush to the Rescue Center. It's not too late! Binny is adopted by a lovely little girl, the Rescue Center can stay open, and all because of the cleverness of the Guinea Pigs Online!
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You
by Megan MillerWith more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has taken control of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for Minecrafters, you'll be able to take back that control! Only with the help found in Hacks for Minecrafters will you be able to craft your world exactly how you want it to look, all while discovering the hidden gems of the game.In this hacker's guide, you'll find expertise on:Mining-including diamonds and rare minerals!Farming-growing tricks, seed hacks, and the best tree-replanting techniques!Battle-for the best weapons and armor!Magic-top crafting hacks and book modifiers!You will never be stuck again! With more than one hundred full-color screenshots of in-game footage, you'll be able to carefully follow every tip with precision. It doesn't matter if you're playing on a PC, mobile device, or home console; with Hacks for Minecrafters, you'll be beating the game in no time. Every block has been accounted for, all living entities have been taken into consideration, and all modes of game-play are covered!
Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder
by Megan MillerFrom the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to the many amazing builds you can create in Minecraft! With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for an action-adventure film in the style of The LEGO Movie, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children's brand. While there are several successful game guides on the market already, this book will be the first unofficial "hacker's" guide dedicated to building and geared toward seven- to twelve-year-old Minecrafters.With Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder, kids will learn how to build the coolest stuff, including an underwater house, a pirate ship, and a fortified castle! Other tips will help gamers:Find the best locationsChoose their favorite styleLearn how to get started with foundations and wallsBecome landscaping expertsLearn how to decorate their living roomAnd much more!Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on planning all types of buildings and with over one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder shows exactly how the experts bring their amazing structures to life, from designing realistic roofs and exteriors to planning crenellated castle battlements. Detailed step-by-step illustrated guides will let every kid follow along to build their very own awesome castles, bridges, and farms and add the decor and landscaping details that bring their creations to life.
Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition
by Megan MillerFrom the author of Hacks for Minecrafters and Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder comes the most encompassing guide ever to combat in the world of Minecraft!With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for an action-adventure film in the style of The Lego Movie, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children's brand. While there are several successful game guides on the market already, this book will be the first unofficial "hacker's" guide dedicated to combat and geared toward seven- to twelve-year-old Minecrafters.With Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition, kids will learn how to defend their property and fight off hostile mobs and monsters like zombies, spiders, and skeletons! Other tips include:Updated enchanting for armor, weapons, and moreHow to deal with new behaviors for hostile mobsThe best ways to defeat new hostile mobs, such as killer bunnies, ocean-dwelling guardians, elder guardian mini-bosses, and the rare endermiteAnd much more!Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on fighting all types of enemies and with over one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition shows exactly how the experts defend themselves and fight attackers, from cave spiders to creepers to zombie pigmen. In Minecraft, the risk of attack is ever-present, and players need to know how to build weapons, set traps, and escape to safety.
Handbook of Professional Development in Education: Successful Models and Practices, PreK-12
by Diana J. Quatroche Andy Hargreaves Sherry Kragler Kathryn L. Bauserman Linda E. MartinSynthesizing the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD), this handbook describes effective, innovative practices that are being used in schools today. Leading authorities present PD approaches that are instructive, reflective, active, collaborative, and substantive. The book explores the relationship of PD to adult learning theory, school leadership, district and state policy, the growth of professional learning communities, and the Common Core State Standards. Practical issues in implementing PD are addressed, as are strategies for measuring and sustaining successful programs. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions. The appendix provides eight illuminating case studies of PD initiatives in diverse schools.
Happy Birthday, Good Knight (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
by Shelley Moore ThomasThe much-loved Good Knight is back again . . . and it&’s his birthday! His three little dragon friends want to surprise him. They try to make a cake—but all they make is a mess. A card? Another mess—glitter and glue all over the room.Then the theatrical performance is a flop.Time is running out, and the poor little dragons must find a special way to say Happy Birthday, Good Knight. They do, and it&’s a good day&’s fun in this perfectly pitched easy reader.Good Night, Good Knight, the first in the Good Knight series, was an ALA Notable Book and a Booklist Top 10 Easy Reader, among other honors.
Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau
by Andrea Beaty&“An eminently stylish tale&” from the creators of Ada Twist, Scientist, the #1 New York Times bestseller that&’s now a Netflix series (Publishers Weekly). In a three-story house with a shop down below,lived the world&’s finest hat maker, Madame Chapeau.Like the Lady herself, all her hats were refined.Brilliantly singular. One of a kind. So begins the tale of a lonely hat maker who matches customers to the perfect hat but lacks her own perfect match in life. Once a year, on her birthday, Madame Chapeau ventures out in her favorite bonnet to dinner. This time, a crow snatches her hat and flies away. Mon dieu! As she chases the crow through the streets of Paris, a baker, a policeman, a cowboy, and others offer her their own hats to wear. None of them are quite right, though, until one special little girl offers her a hat &“knitted with love and [her] best birthday wish.&” From the bestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer comes this delightful and very stylish story about love, community, and friendship, with some fancy hats thrown in for good measure. &“Beaty carries the bounces and lilts to the very last page. Roberts&’ colorful, exaggerated hats (many of which are modeled on real designs) whimsically adorn the multicultural Parisian public . . . The underlying suggestion that no one is as alone as they believe is lovely enough, but the fun of reading this aloud elevates it even more.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Happy Birthday, Mike! (Step into Reading)
by Jennifer Liberts WeinbergJoin Mike and Sulley from Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc., and Monsters University for a monster birthday bash in this Step 2 Step into Reading story! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love learning to read on their own with this leveled reader.
Happy Fourth of July! (Happy Holidays!)
by Alex ApplebyReaders will learn why we set off fireworks to celebrate America's birthday and what other people do to honor the country on this fun holiday. From sparklers and hot dogs to parades and fun floats, readers will learn why the Fourth of July is a great holiday.
Happy Hair (Happy Hair)
by Mechal Renee RoeMechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating girls with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: "I love being me!"Full 'fro, cute bow! I love being me! Smart girl, cool curls! I love being me! Girls will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of beautiful Black hairstyles. From a cute crop to pom-pom puffs, adorable illustrations of girls with gorgeous braids, blowouts, and bantus grace each page, side by side with a positive message that will make girls cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote self-esteem for girls of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every girl know "You are made beautiful!"Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:• Cool Cuts• I'm Growing Great• Smart Sisters• I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading)• I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step Into Reading)