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Whistler in the Dark (Mysteries through History #16)
by Kathleen ErnstAn Agatha Award nominee for Best Children&’s/Young Adult Mystery and a WILLA Award finalist for Best Children&’s/Young Adult Book: In 1867, a twelve-year-old girl faces danger and disaster when she moves to the Colorado Territory with her widowed mother, who is hoping to start a newspaperEmma Henderson&’s mother has changed since her father died fighting in the Civil War. First, she starts wearing an embarrassing bloomer costume—trousers under a short skirt. Then, she forces Emma to move to the far-off Colorado Territory so she can be editor of a newspaper! When Emma hears someone whistling her father&’s favorite tune as they prepare to leave Chicago, she knows it&’s a bad omen. The hardscrabble mining town of Twin Pines is very different from Emma&’s former home in the city. Instead of having a house of their own, she and her mother must live in a boarding house. Worst of all, it&’s clear from the moment they step off the stagecoach that someone doesn&’t want them there. A troublemaker tries hard to sabotage the newspaper, and Emma continues to hear eerie whistling in the night. Is it the ghost of her father? With the help of her new friend Jeremy, Emma sets out to solve two baffling mysteries. This ebook includes a historical afterword.
The Absolute Value of Mike
by Kathryn ErskineMike tries so hard to please his father, but the only language his dad seems to speak is calculus. And for a boy with a math learning disability, nothing could be more difficult. When his dad sends him to live with distant relatives in rural Pennsylvania for the summer to work on an engineering project, Mike figures this is his big chance to buckle down and prove himself. But when he gets there, nothing is what he thought it would be. The project has nothing at all to do with engineering, and he finds himself working alongside his wacky eighty-something- year-old aunt, a homeless man, and a punk rock girl as part of a town-wide project to adopt a boy from Romania. Mike may not learn anything about engineering, but what he does learn is far more valuable.
The Badger Knight
by Kathryn ErskineNational Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine presents a unique novel about a sickly boy's epic journey through England and Scotland at the height of Medieval times. Adrian is small for his age, even for an almost thirteen year old. It doesn't help that he has albinism, which makes those he meets wonder if he's an angel or a devil. His father is a bowyer, and all Adrian wants to do is become apprenticed and go off to war as an archer. But that's not what his father wants for him. Since Adrian can write, his father wants him to be a scribe. That's just about the last thing Adrian wants. When the Scots invade England and Adrian's best friend Hugh runs off to find his father and fight in battles, Adrian soon follows, intent on finding Hugh and joining him in glorious warfare against the pagans invading England from the north. When Adrian finds Hugh, who is caring for a wounded Scotsman, he's horrified that Hugh would aid an enemy. But soon, as Adrian gets to know Donald, he begins to question what he's been taught about the enemy and the nature of war. In this epic journey an afflicted boy finds an inner strength he never knew belonged to him.
The Incredible Magic of Being: The Incredible Magic of Being (Scholastic Press Novels)
by Kathryn ErskineSome might say Julian is sheltered. But he lives large, and his eternal optimism allows him to see infinite possibilities wherever he looks. Despite his optimism, he is anxious about his stressed family falling apart. Even his ability to "uni-sense" what's happening with his sister is gone. If he can make his family focus on the magic in the universe, surely they'll appreciate life again. Now that they are moving from Washington, DC, to rural Maine, Julian can use his beloved telescope without any light pollution. He can discover a comet, name it for himself, and show his family how they're all truly connected. As Julian searches the night sky, he encounters a force that may drive his plan apart. His neighbor, Mr. X, could bring an end to his parents' dream of opening their B&B. Could one negative force unravel everything? An avid student of science, Julian understands that there is much about the universe that we don't yet know. Who is to say what's possible and what's not?
Lily's Promise
by Kathryn ErskineFrom National Book Award–winning author Kathryn Erskine comes a heartfelt, poignant novel that tackles grief, change, and the struggle to let your voice be heard. Perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Ali Benjamin. Shy, eleven-year-old Lily made her dad an important promise before he passed away—that she would “Strive for Five” and speak her mind at least five times. But speaking up one time, let alone five, is easier said than done. It’ll be even harder now that Lily must attend public school for the first time. Fortunately, she meets curling-obsessed Hobart and quiet Dunya at the beginning of sixth grade. Their kindness gives Lily hope that life without Dad might just be bearable. But when Lily and her friends are bullied by Ryan and his mean clique, she quickly discovers the true meaning of friendship and speaking out. Despite the anxiety she feels, Lily knows she needs to stand up for herself and others. And she’ll use the tools her dad gave her to not only keep her final promise but bring her whole school together. Following Lily’s journey and the snarky, insightful, and humorous commentary from Libro, the actual book, who guides readers through this thoughtful tale, makes Lily’s Promise a strong title for social emotional learning.
Mockingbird
by Kathryn Erskine<P>Caitlin has Asperger's. The world according to her is black and white; anything in between is confusing. <P>Before, when things got confusing, Caitlin went to her older brother, Devon, for help. But Devon was killed in a school shooting, and Caitlin's dad is so distraught that he is just not helpful. <P>Caitlin wants everything to go back to the way things were, but she doesn't know how to do that. Then she comes across the word closure--and she realizes this is what she needs. <P>And in her search for it, Caitlin discovers that the world may not be so black and white after all.<P><P> <b>Winner of the National Book Award</b>
Seeing Red
by Kathryn ErskineNational Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine delivers a powerful story of family, friendship, and race relations in the South. Life will never be the same for Red Porter. He's a kid growing up around black car grease, white fence paint, and the backward attitudes of the folks who live in his hometown, Rocky Gap, Virginia. Red's daddy, his idol, has just died, leaving Red and Mama with some hard decisions and a whole lot of doubt. Should they sell the Porter family business, a gas station, repair shop, and convenience store rolled into one, where the slogan -- "Porter's: We Fix it Right!" -- has been shouting the family's pride for as long as anyone can remember? With Daddy gone, everything's different. Through his friendship with Thomas, Beau, and Miss Georgia, Red starts to see there's a lot more than car motors and rusty fenders that need fixing in his world. When Red discovers the injustices that have been happening in Rocky Gap since before he was born, he's faced with unsettling questions about his family's legacy.
Early Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter: Book A
by Jane ErvinThis series has a consistent format that allows students in the same class to use different levels. It builds reading comprehension skills, contextual vocabulary skills, and provides cross-curricular reading practice via content-area topics.
Early Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter: Book B
by Jane ErvinThis series has a consistent format that allows students in the same class to use different levels. It builds reading comprehension skills, contextual vocabulary skills, and provides cross-curricular reading practice via content-area topics.
Different Days
by Vicki Berger ErwinTwelve-year-old Rosie is fiercely proud to be an American, and has a happy life with her family in their comfortable home in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii.Then, on the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor is bombed and everything changes.Rosie's parents, both of German descent -- but American citizens who have lived in Hawaii nearly all their lives -- are immediately rounded up by the military. Though they've done nothing wrong, they are interrogated as German spies and imprisoned, and all the family's possessions are seized. Within days, Rosie and her brother are abandoned and homeless. A relative begrudgingly takes them in until their beloved aunt (who was also rounded up, but released) comes for them. Even then, the children's once-idyllic lives are filled with darkness and discrimination as they can only wait -- and hope -- for their parents' safe return.Based on true events, Different Days tells the story of a little-known aspect of World War II: the Internment of German Americans.
Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #3)
by Sophie EscabasseYou can take a witch out of Brooklyn . . . and put her in the woods? As if learning magic wasn&’t hard enough, now Effie has to go to SUMMER CAMP! The hit middle-grade graphic novel series continues with this new adventure that's filled to the brim with magic and mayhem!School&’s out, and Effie is ready for SUMMER! Too bad she&’s being sent off to the wilderness for boring old summer camp. Nothing says &“exciting new adventure&” like being stuck in nature with mosquitoes. Sure, other witches might be there. And maybe she&’ll learn some cool new magic. But Effie would rather spend time with the friends she already has. She&’s always relied on them for help. . . . What will happen when she heads off to camp all by herself? Sophie Escabasse brings us more magic in this new volume of Witches of Brooklyn!
Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #2)
by Sophie EscabasseEffie returns in this spellbinding sequel: a middle-grade graphic novel about found family, friendship, and learning to embrace who you are!Could there be even MORE witches in Brooklyn?! Effie is EXCITED to meet so many witches, but what is going on with her friends? Suddenly Effie is no longer the newest kid in school, and it seems like her friends are happy to grow their little group, but Effie isn't so sure. On top of that, learning magic is HARD WORK! Effie just wants to have fun being a witch, but her life in Brooklyn is about to get weird(er). The bewitching second book in the Witches of Brooklyn series captures what it means to be a friend, and how growing up can be a little less scary if you throw some magic in the mix.
Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #1)
by Sophie EscabasseThere's a new witch in town! Life in Brooklyn takes a strange turn when Effie discovers MAGIC runs in the family. A middle-grade graphic novel adventure filled with magical hjinks for fans of Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Making Friends. Could there really be witches in Brooklyn?! Effie's aunts are weird. Like, really WEIRD. Really, really, really WEIRD! The secretly-magic kind of weird and that makes Effie wonder . . . does this mean she can do magic, too?Life in Brooklyn takes a strange twist for Effie as she learns more about her family and herself. With new friends who will do whatever they can to be there for her, a cursed pop-star, and her magically-inclined aunts--Effie's life is about to get interesting.
Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #4)
by Sophie EscabasseSchool is back in session, and that means new friends, new lessons, and NEW MAGIC! Readers and reviewers are seeing stars for this smash-hit graphic novel series that is just the right mix of sweet and spooky!A trip to Coney Island to pick up trash goes sideways when Effie and Garance learn that there is a missing...mermaid?! Every time Effie thinks she finally has this magic life down, something new pops up! But this time, with the help of Garance, some talkative seagulls, and a rather helpful turtle, Effie is going to save the day and find this mermaid! &“Charming beyond belief.&” –Entertainment Weekly
The Story of the U.S.A.: Book 4 Modern America
by Franklin EscherWelcome to the world of American history. You are going to read about our country's past. History is filled with exciting stories and interesting people. This book will tell you about some of them. It can also help you practice ways to read and study that you can use in all your classes, not just in history class.
The Story Of The USA: America Becomes a Giant (Book Three)
by Franklin Jr. EscherIdeal for developing reading comprehension skills, this series presents basic topics in American history and includes illustrations, vocabulary lists, and questions.
Etta Invincible
by Reese EschmannIn this touching debut middle grade novel, a girl with hearing loss and a boy adjusting to life in a new country connect through their love of comics and get entangled in their own fantastical adventure.Twelve-year-old Etta Johnson has Loud Days where she can hear just fine and Quiet Days where sounds come from far away and she gets to retreat into her thoughts. Etta spends most of her time alone, working on her comic book about Invincible Girl, the superhero who takes down super villain Petra Fide. Invincible Girl is brave, daring, and bold—everything Etta wishes she could be. But when Louisa May Alcott, a friendly Goldendoodle from across the street, disappears, Etta and the dog&’s boy, Eleazar, must find their inner heroes to save her. The catch? Louisa May has run onto a magical train that mysteriously arrived at the station near Etta and Eleazar&’s houses. Onboard, they discover each train car is its own magical world with individual riddles and challenges that must be solved before they can reach the engine room and rescue Louisa May. Only, the stakes are even higher than they thought. The train&’s magic is malfunctioning and spreading a purple smoke called The Fear through the streets of Chicago. Etta and Eleazar are the only ones who can save the city, save Louisa May Alcott—and save each other.
The Last Mall Rat
by Erik E. Esckilsen“…this clever, believable first novel captures teem boredom and frustration, while never evading the moral issues.” Booklist, ALA“…this may be a good fit for readers who like their novels on the dark and quirky side.” Publishers Weekly“This is a thoughtful exploration of the mistakes even ordinary teens can make.” School Library Journal“Young people will identify with why the money-making venture of Mitch and his friends has so much appeal.” VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)“Reader’s will recognize more than a grain of truth in Esckilsen’s depiction of mall culture.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books —
The Outside Groove
by Erik E. EsckilsenCasey LaPlante wanted nothing to do with racecar driving. What was so impressive about making a bunch of left turns, one after another? But from what she had seen as the sister of Fliverton’s newest stock-car hero, Wade “the Blade” LaPlante, her whole town was interested in little else. Next to her brother, she felt invisible. Even her parents seemed to ignore her athletic victories and academic successes. With so much of her family’s income being poured into Wade’s racing career, she wasn’t even sure her parents would help pay her college tuition.So one late-April evening, Casey decides to get behind the wheel and claim a little of the attention she had been denied. After all, how hard could racecar driving be? But as the first female driver at Demon’s Run racetrack, she finds getting up to speed more challenging than she’d expected. Casey soon discovers there’s more to stock-car racing than driving around in circles, and more to winning than being first to cross the finish line. Action and suspense run high as Casey navigates some tight corners, on and off the track, showing everyone—especially herself—just what she’s made of.
En Comunidad: Lessons For Centering The Voices And Experiences Of Bilingual Latinx Students
by Carla Espana Luz Yadira HerreraDrs. Carla Espana and Luz Yadira Herrera's schooling and teaching journey reveal the power of educators to create either liberating or dehumanizing spaces and experiences for bilingual Latinx students. En Comunidad brings bilingual Latinx students' perspectives to the center of our classrooms. Its culturally and linguistically sustaining lessons begin with a study of language practices in students' lives and texts, helping both children and teachers think about their ideas on language. These lessons then lay out a path for students' and families' storytelling, a critical analysis of historical narratives impacting current realities, ways to develop a social justice stance, and the use of poetry in sustaining the community. As the largest group of bilinguals in the U.S., bilingual Latinx students need teachers to not just welcome them into their classrooms, but also to advocate with and for them, for their languages, and for their lives. En Comunidad offers classroom-ready lessons that amplify the varied stories and identities of Latinx children. Each sequence of lessons follows a critical bilingual literacies framework for any educator teaching bilingual Latinx children and: - focuses on issues of language, literacies, and power - recommends carefully-curated texts and multimodal resources featuring Latinx voices - centers a translanguaging pedagogy that honors bilingual Latinx students' language practices. "In this book, Espana and Herrera treat seriously the idea that the cultural and linguistic practices of Latinx children are legitimate and should be made central to their educational experiences. It is a must-read for all educators who work with Latinx students." -Nelson Flores, Ph.D., Penn Graduate School of Education
The Courageous Princess Volume 3 The Dragon Queen (The Courageous Princess)
by Rod EspinosaIn this conclusion to the Courageous Princess trilogy, Princess Mabelrose must use her generous spirit, as well as her brains, to melt the heart of the Dragon Queen and gain her freedom. But she still has to bring her father and her friends back from the queen&’s unreachable Unremembered Lands . . .*An adventure for all that explores a new meaning of courage.&“Espinosa&’s influences seem to be equal parts Grimm fairy tales, animated Disney films, the Wizard of Oz and Japanese manga, and the work is meticulously rendered in a seductive palette of brights and shadows.&”—Publishers Weekly
Christ in the Liturgy
by Peter M. EspositoBe My Disciples for Junior High offers a comprehensive religious formation programfor grades 7-8. Through four thematic-semester titles, schools and parishes empower students, their families, teachers, and catechists to further deepen their life-long relationship with Christ.
Christ in the New Testament
by Peter M. EspositoA student edition that helps them in their day to day spiritual lives as they learn about their faith and the impact it has in their lives. Each chapter begins with a timeline and end with a chapter prayer as they reflect what they have learnt in the chapters before
Christ Reveals God's Mystery
by Peter M. EspositoStudent Books use contemporary references and materials paired with Scripture, prayer, key events in church history, and faith vocabulary. Each chapter begins with a timeline. The "Faith Connection" feature makes faith more applicable to the students' lives. They discover the impact faith has had on their lives and the lives of those around them. Every chapter ends with the "Chapter Prayer" and an opportunity for each student to summarize what he or she has learned in the "To Help You Remember" section.
Life in Christ: Jesus
by Peter M. EspositoBe My Disciples for Junior High offers a comprehensive religious formation program for grades 7-8. Through four thematic-semester titles, schools and parishes empower students, their families, teachers, and catechists to further deepen their life-long relationship with Christ.