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Bizz and Buzz Make Honey Buns (Penguin Core Concepts)
by Dee LeoneBizz and Buzz are two bees who want to make honey buns. So, they ask their friend Bear for his recipe. Although the directions seem simple, Bizz and Buzz make mistake after mistake, like finding a little flower instead of adding a little flour. What will bee-come of the honey buns?Bizz and Buzz Make Honey Buns covers the concepts Friendship and Problem Solving.
Swinging for the Fences: Hank Aaron and Me
by Mike LeonettiAs Hank Aaron closes in on a historic home-run record, a Little Leaguer watches from the stands—and hopes to become a baseball hero himself . . . Mark, a young boy who plays Little League and idolizes Hank Aaron, is playing close attention as the slugger gets closer and closer to break Babe Ruth&’s home run record. Then Mark gets a chance to meet his hero—and learns that there&’s more to being a great baseball player than hitting the ball out of the park. This story by an experienced author of sports fiction for children features outstanding illustrations, some exciting baseball history and biography—and a winning message for young athletes. &“The paintings showing Aaron standing heroically in huge stadiums are very effective.&” —Booklist
DKfindout! Robots (DK findout!)
by Nathan LeporaThis fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 guides readers through the science behind the abilities of life-like robots, and how these humanoids might become even more advanced in the future. Supporting STEM-based learning and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it&’s the perfect book for any reader who can&’t get enough of robots.When were robots first dreamed up? What does an industrial robot do? How do robots sense the world around them? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Robots, which features photographs of drones, automata, and other machines from all around the world. Readers will learn about the different types of robots and the famous engineers who created them, and gain insight into how robots think and learn through illustrated charts, diagrams, and blocks of coding language. From the industrial and medical fields to entertainment and home security, kids will discover the many ways robots can improve our lives—and our futures—as they read DKfindout! Robots.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
Jurassic Jeff: (A Graphic Novel) (Jeff in the Jurassic #1)
by Royden LeppDinosaurs, aliens, and world domination?! Introducing a graphic series about what it means to be a friend (and how to take over the world!)--perfect for fans of Cat Kid Comic Club, and Investigators. Jeff has one mission and one mission only: to take over the world . . . too bad he crash lands on planet Earth a few million years too early. Dinosaur friends Carl, Hungry, and Spike find Jeff and get roped into his mission to take over their favorite (and only) planet. But when Jeff's search for the "leader" brings big surprises, will this alien be able to complete his invasion? This action-packed adventure is filled with hijinks, talking fish, and the best thing ever: friendship!
Jurassic Jeff: (A Graphic Novel) (Jeff in the Jurassic #2)
by Royden LeppJeff the alien is ready to take his dino-friends on a quest to find their missing family. . .that is if he can remember where he put his warp drive first. Embark on a hilarious adventure filled with zany lizard adversaries, and the heartwarming strength of friendship in this must-read Middle Grade graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Cat Kid Comic Club.Having just made his first friend, Hungry, the T-rex, Jeff wants to make a good impression and that means helping out, right? Like maybe helping Hungry find his missing family. (At least, that is what Jeff thinks they are supposed to do? ...He's still very new to this friend thing.)Jeff decides to fix his ship so they can fly around for their search but first they'll need to find his lost warp drive! Too bad a rival group of flying reptiles wants to use the it for themselves! Dive into this dino-dilemma and find out if Jeff can save the day and be a good friend!
Field Trip: A QUIX Book (Geeger the Robot)
by Jarrett LernerAmelia Bedelia meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots series in the adventures of Geeger in the sixth and final story in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot and his class go on a field trip to the Amblerville History Museum, and he&’s surprised to see all the other incredible inventions that came before robots. But not every museumgoer thinks robots are amazing. Can Geeger change their minds?
Geeger the Robot Goes to School: Geeger the Robot (QUIX)
by Jarrett LernerAmelia Bedelia meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots series in the adventures of Geeger, a robot who goes to school for the very first time, in the first story in a new, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot is going to school. But not robot school…a school with kids, the human kind! Geeger isn&’t used to human ways, and his zany misunderstandings and overly literal responses to instructions lead to quite a few mishaps. He&’s starting to wonder if he can even make it until snack time! Will a bot made of wires, nuts, and bolts fit in with a classroom of kids?
Goes for Gold: A QUIX Book (Geeger the Robot)
by Jarrett LernerAmelia Bedelia meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots series in the adventures of Geeger in the fifth story in a new, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!It&’s Field Day at Amblerville Elementary. Geeger the Robot is determined to win the foot race and bring home the gold medal. But will racing toward the finish line be the beginning of trouble between Geeger and his best friend, Tillie?
Lost and Found: Geeger the Robot (QUIX)
by Jarrett LernerDan Gutman&’s My Weird School meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots in the adventures of Geeger, a robot who loses his class pet, in the second story in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot gets along great with the class pet, Fudge the Hamster—they both spend a lot of their time eating and share a love for mushy bananas. But when Fudge goes missing, some of the kids in Ms. Bork&’s class think Geeger might be to blame! Could Geeger have eaten Fudge?! He certainly wouldn&’t have done so on purpose. But Geeger has been known to eat things by accident before. With the help of his best friend Tillie, Geeger puts his strengths to use to find Fudge and clear his name!
Party Pal: A QUIX Book (Geeger the Robot)
by Jarrett LernerFor fans of the Bots series by Russ Bolts and James Patterson&’s House of Robots comes the adventures of Geeger, a robot going to his first party, in the fourth story in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot is going to his best friend Tillie&’s birthday party. But Geeger&’s never been to a party before and doesn&’t quite know what presents are. Would Tillie like a stick? Or a pile of dirt? Geeger wants to help Tillie celebrate, but maybe he shouldn&’t have come! How does a robot say, &“Happy Birthday?&”
To the Rescue: A QUIX Book (Geeger the Robot)
by Jarrett LernerFor fans of the Bots books comes the adventures of Geeger, a robot whose best friend needs his help in the third story in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger&’s best friend, Tillie, is having a bad day and he wants to cheer her up. But sharing snacks and jokes aren&’t working. How will Geeger make Tillie smile again?
Selena of the Sea (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Lisa Lerner Kevin HawkesNIMAC-sourced textbook
Truly Delicious (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Lisa Lerner Logan KlineNIMAC-sourced textbook. Soggy Old Socks. That's what Clementine's Minty Muffins taste like. Harold doesn't want to hurt his best friend's feelings. But he doesn't want to have to keep eating the food she makes for him either. Will Harold tell Clementine the truth about her baking?
Skunk's New Scooter (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Lisa Lerner Lars RudebjerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Big Bird's Copycat Day (Step into Reading)
by Sharon LernerToddlers can join in Big Bird's copycat game as they follow the bright pictures and listen to the funny rhymes in this simple story adapted from a popular Step into Reading® Step 1 book. Playing copycat games is a fun way to help toddlers listen and repeat word sounds, and a helps to develop language skills.
Penny and the Plain Piece of Paper
by Miri Leshem-PellyOne little doodle girl takes control of her own creative destiny in this funny and imaginative book perfect for fans of Harold and the Purple Crayon!Penny lives on a plain piece of paper, with just one problem--she's bored. There's nothing to do, no one to talk to, not a single way to keep herself entertained! Not one to wallow, Penny makes a decision: it's high time she ventured out into the world and explored other types of paper. But when she's not serious enough for the newspaper, not angular enough for the graph paper, and not repetitive enough for the wrapping paper, Penny doesn't know where she belongs. With some help from the friends she's met along her journey, though, she comes up with the perfect paper plan for herself.In this fun and funny book about fitting in and finding home, imagination wins the day!Praise for Penny and the Plain Piece of Paper:* "Penny's journey through varying visual styles is bright, fascinating, and funny . . . Irresistibly touchable." --Kirkus Reviews, *STARRED REVIEW*
Meat of the Tongue: A Kenyan Folk Tale
by April LesherThe bad-temptered sultan of Kenya is angry because a peasant boy's garden will grow, while his own will not. The boy Imani teaches him that feeding the plants meat of the tongue—singing, laughter, and love—will help them to grow.
Just Discovered Reptiles (Learn About)
by Jay LeslieLet's learn all about newly discovered animals!Have you ever seen a Salazar's pit viper or a nano chameleon? Now you can! With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five new species of reptiles. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these animals were discovered!ABOUT THE SERIES:Did you know scientists discover thousands of new species every year? Some are even named after things in popular culture like the Wakanda fish (Black Panther) and the Salazar's pit viper (Harry Potter). This vibrant new set of Learn About books gives readers a close-up look into five of the most fascinating new species of amphibians, fish, mammals, and reptiles that have been found on Earth in the past few years. Each book explores how, where, and when they were found, along with their habitat, diet, and survival skills. Packed with photographs and fun facts, readers will learn all about these exciting new species in the natural world.
Freedom for Addy (Step into Reading)
by Tonya LeslieAmerican Girl® Addy™ fights for freedom during the Civil War in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in 1864—and includes an Addy poster!Addy Walker escapes a Southern plantation during the turbulent Civil War. Meet Addy as she and her mother make a daring journey from slavery to freedom in 1864. Addy's story is sure to engage young girls as they learn what it was like to be a girl during the Civil War in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8, the book comes with an Addy poster. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.Introduced in 1986, American Girl's flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.
The Silver Horse Switch (Horse Crazy #1)
by Alison Lester&“Harvey&’s ink and watercolor pictures cheerily depict life in the bush and capture the personalities of the heroines and their equine friends.&” —Publishers Weekly Bonnie and Sam are best friends who love horses. They befriend the ponies and horses in their Australian town except for one, Drover, who used to be wild. All she dreams about is getting back to the mountains to be free. One evening, when a wild, mountain horse who could be Drover&’s twin comes face to face with the cantankerous, corralled Drover, both horses get their chance at a new life. Illustrated with lively watercolor throughout, this endearing tale is a sure hit. &“Lighthearted easy readers with Harvey&’s appealing watercolor illustrations, these books have instant charm . . . The horses are as vivid and complex as the deftly drawn human characters.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Horse Crazy 4: The Royal Show
by Alison Lester Roland HarveyWhen Bonnie and Sam receive the invitation of their dreams to assist their riding teacher at the Royal Show they can't believe it! But on their way they encounter a starving pony that needs their help, and they must figure out a way to rescue the pony and help their teacher. The suspense will enthrall young readers as the two friends overcome a number of obstacles on their journey.
Hurty Feelings
by Helen LesterFragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult. No one could even say she looked nice without evoking images of big, squishy cupcakes--since they are also nice--and causing Fragility to flop on the ground and weep. Fragility's friends stop speaking to her for fear of another fit, but Rudy, a very rude bully, has other ideas. In the face of real insults, will Fragility finally learn to take a compliment?
Me First
by Helen Lester Lynn MunsingerPinkerton Pig always has to be first -- first to eat, first off the bus -- until, running to be first for a sandwich, he finds himself in trouble with the Sand Witch.