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The Wish Giver: Three Tales of Coven Tree
by Bill BrittainA Newbery Honor Book that the New York Times called "an eerie delight," The Wish Giver is an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for—whether they want it or not.The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact, the town's very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to gather. Even now, imps and fiends continue to appear, frightening the townsfolk with their devilish pranks. Usually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that betrays their dark nature. But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when he came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted into town with a strange tale about being able to give people whatever they wished—for only fifty cents.There was nothing scary about him. At least, not until the wishing began...
My First Book of Nautical Knots: A Guide to Sailing and Decorative Knots
by Caroline BritzDo you know what seamanship is? It's the art of making knots. But there's no need to board a boat to learn how to make sea knots. My First Book of Nautical Knots brings you eighteen knots to discover. Some are done in a jiffy, like the figure eight or the bowline knot; others require greater concentration, such as the slip knot or the bosco knot. Still others are so pretty that you can use them to make a jewel or a small decorative object. Ropework is an activity very popular with children, and My First Book of Nautical Knots offers beautifully illustrated step-by-step models of nautical knots that is sure to help parents and children to learn and master this craft together. As a bonus, My First Book of Nautical Knots presents the star of the playground: gimp stitching.
The Usual Suspects
by Maurice BroaddusFans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus. Thelonius Mitchell is tired of being labeled. He’s in special ed, separated from the “normal” kids at school who don’t have any “issues.” That’s enough to make all the teachers and students look at him and his friends with a constant side-eye. (Although his disruptive antics and pranks have given him a rep too.)When a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, Thelonius and his pals become instant suspects. Thelonius may be guilty of pulling crazy stunts at school, but a criminal? T isn’t about to let that label stick.
Cheerful Chick
by Martha BrockenbroughA fabulously sunny picture book for the optimist in all of us (or the optimist we wish we could be!)Right from the moment Chick is born, she wants to lead the other animals in cheer! Unfortunately, the rest of the barnyard just isn't quiiiite as enthusiastic. Lucky for little Chick she has a whole squad of siblings who are backing her up (even when she doesn't realize it)!
Bigfoot Wants a Little Brother
by Martha Brockenbrough Samantha BergerFrom the creators of Back to School with Bigfoot comes a hilarious story about Bigfoot's little sibling!Bigfoot has always wanted a little brother and is in for a surprise when his parents return home from the hospital with a sister. He is not happy about this at first, and builds a robot brother to do everything he wanted to do with his little brother. But soon he learns that sisters can be just as cool as brobots... maybe even better.
Spiky, Slimy, Smooth: What Is Texture?
by Jane BrocketIntroduces the concept of texture and how it can be determined through touch, and identifies objects with different types of textures, including fluffy slippers, sticky jam, and spiky cacti.
The Monster Down the Lane (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Sarah Brockett Michael TerryNIMAC-sourced textbook. A Scary Shadow. Fox sees a scary shadow coming down the lane. Is it a monster?
Rabbit, Hare, and Bunny
by Robert BroderRabbit, Hare, and Bunny are roommates. But sometimes roommates don't get along.Rabbit and Hare finally have enough of Bunny's eccentric behavior and ask him to move out. But they soon realize a good roommate is hard to find. And when Bunny moves back in with his parents, Bunny realizes being more aware of how his actions affect others might not be the worst thing he could do.
Rabbit, Hare, and Bunny
by Robert Broder*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookRabbit, Hare, and Bunny are roommates. But sometimes roommates don' t get along.Rabbit and Hare finally have enough of Bunny' s eccentric behavior and ask him to move out. But they soon realize a good roommate is hard to find. And when Bunny moves back in with his parents, Bunny realizes being more aware of how his actions affect others might not be the worst thing he could do.
Jane Eyre: Classics Retold
by Charlotte BronteJane Eyre is the story of an orphan girl who overcomes a lonely and miserable childhood to find a position working as a governess for the mysterious Mr Rochester at grand Thornfield Hall. But as Jane finally finds happiness, long-buried secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything...Adapted by Maggie Pearson from the original novel by Charlotte Bronte.A series of adaptations of well-known stories, designed to introduce young readers to the classics. Divided into short chapters and illustrated with modern black and white artwork, each title will offer the reader an accessible and exciting read.
El autobús mágico vuelve a despegar: Presentamos a la clase (El autobús mágico vuelve a despegar)
by Samantha BrookeThe Magic School Bus returns with an updated cast of characters in a brand-new Netflix show!Buckle your seatbelts! The Magic School Bus is back and ready to ride again! In Spanish. Meet Walkerville's newest class with this introduction to The Magic School Bus, perfect for the series' youngest fans. Learn all about your favorite students from the original series like Keesha, Ralphie, D.A., and Arnold, plus a few new friends.¡Abróchense los cinturones de seguridad! ¡El autobús mágico está de regreso y listo para volver a despegar! Un libro en español. Conozca la clase más nueva de la Escuela de Walkerville con esta libro que presenta a los personajes de la serie. Es perfecto para los fanáticos más jóvenes de la serie.
Blowing in the Wind (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Samantha BrookeBased on the new Netflix series The Magic School Bus: Rides Again , Ms. Frizzle's class trys to build a house that will not blow down.Next stop... The Magic School Bus heads to the forest to learn about aerodynamics. Ms. Frizzle's class is putting on a play of The Three Little Pigs.The kids want to build a house for their play that even a super-powered fan can't blow down. So Ms. Frizzle and her Magic School Bus take the class to the forest to learn how trees stand up to strong winds. Will these little pigs get blown over or learn to stand strong? Includes stickers!
Deep-Sea Dive (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Samantha BrookeSeatbelts, everyone. Next stop...under the sea in this beginning reader packed with fun science facts. Based on the NETFLIX animated series!When Dorothy Ann accidentally loses Jyoti's high-tech locket in the ocean, it's all aboard the Magic School Submarine to retrieve it! Down they go through the layers of the sea, amazed by some of Earth's most unusual animals. But when their bus loses power at the darkest depths, can the kids find inspiration from the creatures they find there to turn their luck around?
Glacier Adventure (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Samantha BrookeHop aboard the Magic School Bus for a whole new adventure about glaciers that is out of this world.Next stop...The Magic School Bus heads to Antarctica to learn about glaciers! D.A. is more of a researcher than a storyteller, so she's naturally nervous when her parents sign her up to speak in front of a sellout crowd. But thanks to the Friz, D.A. gains inspiration from the greatest storytellers on Earth: glaciers! These mighty, frozen time machines guide the class through the Earth's last 10,000 years, and the incredible tale of the changes it has witnessed.
Hide-and-Seek (The Magic School Bus Rides Again)
by Samantha BrookeNext stop . . . The Magic School Bus heads to the wild to learn about camouflage!Every year D.A. has lost at the school’s game of Extreme Hide and Seek thanks to the incredible powers of a mysterious player known only as The Seeker. But this year she has a plan: to apply the skills of mimicry and camouflage used by the best hiders in nature! Will she finally defeat The Seeker and be crowned champion?This exciting novel continues the adventures of the Magic School Bus, the inspiration for the Emmy Award–winning animated series that has now been revived by Netflix.
Lector de Scholastic, Nivel 2: El autobús mágico vuelve a despegar: Vuela con el viento (Lector de Scholastic, Nivel 2)
by Samantha BrookeBased on the new Netflix series The Magic School Bus: Rides Again , Ms. Frizzle's class tries to build a house that will not blow down.The Spanish edition of The Magic School Bus: Rides Again: Blowing in the Wind! The Magic School Bus heads to the forest to learn about aerodynamics. Ms. Frizzle's class is putting on a play of The Three Little Pigs.The kids want to build a house for their play that even a super-powered fan can't blow down. So Ms. Frizzle and her Magic School Bus take the class to the forest to learn how trees stand up to strong winds. Will these little pigs get blown over or learn to stand strong? Includes stickers!Los estudiantes de la Srta. Rizos están ensayando la obra de teatro Los tres cerditos. Pero los chicos quieren construir una casa tan fuerte que ni un súper ventilador pueda destruir. Así que la Srta. Rizos y el autobús mágico los llevan al bosque para que aprendan cómo los árboles resisten los vientos fuertes. ¿Saldrán volando estos cerditos o aprenderán a resistir el viento?
Meet the Class (The Magic School Bus Rides Again)
by Samantha BrookeBuckle your seatbelts! The Magic School bus is ready to ride again—and kids can get to know Ms. Frizzle’s students in this colorful book.The Magic School Bus books took children on many adventurous field trips that taught them about science, inspiring an Emmy Award–winning animated show on PBS. Now Netflix has revived and updated the series for a new generation of kids.Meet Walkerville’s newest class with this introduction to The Magic School Bus perfect for young fans. Learn all about your favorite students from the original series like Keesha, Ralphie, D.A., and Arnold—plus a few new friends!
Rock Man vs. Weather Man: Scholastic Reader, Level 2 (The Magic School Bus Rides Again)
by Samantha BrookeNext stop . . . The Magic School Bus travels back in time to learn about the rock cycle! Ms. Frizzle’s class is creating a time capsule. Tim wants to add an original superhero comic book, but he doesn’t know what to write about. When the Magic School Bus takes the class on an adventure across millions of years to learn about the incredible rock cycle, Tim gets an idea. It’s the epic battle between Captain Rockman vs. Weatherman. Who will win? This exciting novel continues the adventures of the Magic School Bus, the inspiration for the Emmy Award–winning animated series that has now been revived by Netflix.
The Honeybee Man
by Kyrsten Brooker Lela NargiEvery morning, Fred climbs three flights of stairs--up to his rooftop in Brooklyn, New York--and greets the members of his enormous family: "Good morning, my bees, my darlings!" His honeybee workers are busy--they tend the hive, feed babies, and make wax rooms. They also forage in flowers abloom across Brooklyn . . . so that, one day, Fred can make his famous honey, something the entire neighborhood looks forward to tasting. Lela Nargi's beautifully written story--accompanied by Kyrsten Brooker's collage-style illustrations--offers an inside look at the life of an endearing beekeeper and the honey-making process.From the Hardcover edition.
The Best Way to See the Moon (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Kindergarten)
by Erik Brooks Pamela McKenzieNIMAC-sourced textbook
Ocean Emporium: A Compilation of Creatures
by Susie BrooksA treasure trove of extraordinary ocean animals.Beneath the ocean waves lies a web of life that ties together creatures great and small. Fan favorites like hermit crabs and great white sharks share space with mysterious bottom-dwellers like mimic octopuses and giant sea spiders in this gorgeous exploration of the sea. Dive in and encounter some of the earth's most remarkable animals in this gloriously illustrated compendium. A perfect gift for all nature lovers.
Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Second Edition
by Diane M. Browder Fred Spooner Ginevra R. Courtade and ContributorsFor years the text of choice for developing excellence as a teacher of K–12 students with moderate and severe disabilities, this clearly written work has now been revised and updated. Chapters provide step-by-step procedures for designing standards-based individualized education plans and evaluating and enhancing student progress. Methods and materials for teaching literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies are described in depth. The book also describes effective ways to build functional daily living skills. User-friendly features include extensive vignettes and classroom examples, end-of-chapter application exercises, and reproducible planning and assessment tools. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Reflects important advances in research and evidence-based practice. *Chapter on collaborating with culturally diverse families, plus a stronger multicultural focus throughout. *Chapter on writing instruction. *Two additional chapters on reading and math, ensuring coverage of both foundational and grade-aligned skills. *Increased attention to students with autism spectrum disorder and to uses of technology.
After the Dinosaurs: Mammoths and Fossil Mammals (I Can Read Level 2)
by Charlotte Lewis BrownAfter the age of the dinosaurs, strange and powerful mammals ruled the earth. . . . Paleontologist Charlotte Lewis Brown’s easy-to-read and fascinating descriptions of these ancient animals are brought to life in Phil Wilson’s detailed illustrations. Read about the largest mammal ever to walk on land, about a tiger with teeth longer than your hand, and about a horse the size of a dog! Mammals—some strange and some strangely familiar—ruled the earth after the dinosaurs. These compelling creatures are introduced to beginning readers by the team who created The Day the Dinosaurs Died. After the Dinosaurs is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Beyond the Dinosaurs: Monsters of the Air and Sea (I Can Read Level 2)
by Charlotte Lewis BrownAmazing creatures flew through the air and swam in the seas during the Age of the Dinosaurs! Strange and wonderful creatures shared the Earth with the dinosaurs. Kronosaurus ruled the seas with teeth as big as bananas and jaws more powerful than a Tyrannosaurs-rex’s. Flying Pterodaustros spit water through hundreds of long, thin teeth. Deinosuchus, the giant crocodile, preyed on unlucky dinosaurs. These and other amazing animals are introduced to young readers in an easy-to-read text and dynamic illustrations.Beyond the Dinosaurs is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.