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¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat (World of ¡Vamos!)
by Raúl the Third IIIWinner of the Pura Belpré Medal!Little Lobo returns to share his love of food and wrestling in ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat, a picture book follow-up to ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third.Little Lobo is excited to take in a show with wrestling star El Toro in his bustling border town!After getting lunch orders from the luchador and his friends to help prepare for the event, Little Lobo takes readers on a tour of food trucks that sell his favorite foods, like quesadillas with red peppers and Mexican-Korean tacos.Peppered with easy-to-remember Spanish vocabulary and packed with fun details and things to see, this glorious celebration of food is sure to leave every reader hungry for lunch!
¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge (World of ¡Vamos!)
by Raúl the Third IIIWinner of the Pura Belpré Medal! A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book!Little Lobo and Bernabé return in ¡Vamos! Let’s Cross the Bridge, a joyful picture book follow-up to ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat about coming together and celebrating community from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third.People are always crossing the bridge for work, to visit family, or for play. Some going this way; others going that way. Back and forth they go. With friends on foot and in bicycles, in cars and trucks, the bridge is an incredibly busy place with many different types of vehicles.Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé have a new truck and they are using it to carry party supplies over the bridge with their pals El Toro and La Oink Oink. The line is long and everyone on the bridge is stuck. How will they pass the time?
Vamos a medir (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Leveled Reader Benchmark K-2, Level B #2)
by Elena Martin Doina ParaschivNIMAC-sourced textbook
Valleys (Earth's Landforms)
by Lisa J. AmstutzAll valleys are long, low cuts in the earth, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! While rivers form most, glaciers and splits in the Earth's crust can form others. Some are at the bottom of the sea! Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about valleys, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.
Valentine's Day Jitters (The Jitters Series #6)
by Julie DannebergIn this installment of the best-selling Jitters series, Mrs. Hartwell is planning the perfect Valentine's Day party for her class, complete with crafts, games, and a super-big, super-complicated cake! What could possibly go wrong?Everyone's favorite teacher has the jitters again! Sarah Jane Hartwell is determined to host the perfect Valentine's Day party to show her students how much she cares. But no matter how hard she tries, nothing goes according to plan. From pin-the-smile-on-the-teacher to crafts with glitter, glue, ribbons, and lace, the class quickly devolves into chaos. Mrs. Hartwell feels like the event is a disaster, but the students have a great time! Not only do they already know that she cares, it turns out they care a lot about her as well.
Val is a Vet
by Mia Hirsh Cindy Peattie Niki LeonidouTitle contained within StartUp Phonic Core Program. Not Sold Separately
A Vaccine Is Like a Memory
by Rajani LaRoccaThis timely book details the importance of vaccines and how they were developed throughout history, as well as how they work to protect your body and keep it healthy.Do you remember every time you've been sick?You may not, but your body does! With many illnesses, you can't get sick more than once because your body remembers and fights it off before you get sick again. But what if your body could recognize germs that you've never had before so you don't get ill? There's where vaccines come in! This book comes complete with extensive back matter all about types of germs and vaccines.
V Is for Vegan: The ABCs of Being Kind
by Ruby RothIntroducing three- to seven-year-olds to the "ABCs" of a compassionate lifestyle, V Is for Vegan is a must-have for vegan and vegetarian parents, teachers, and activists! Acclaimed author and artist Ruby Roth brings her characteristic insight and good humor to a controversial and challenging subject, presenting the basics of animal rights and the vegan diet in an easy-to-understand, teachable format. Through memorable rhymes and charming illustrations, Roth introduces readers to the major vegan food groups (grains, beans, seeds, nuts, vegetables, and fruits) as well as broader concepts such as animal protection and the environment. Sure to bring about laughter and learning, V Is for Vegan will boost the confidence of vegan kids about to enter school and help adults explain their ethical worldview in a way that young children will understand. From the Hardcover edition.
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.
Using the Internet for Virtual School: Rules and Tips for a Successful Online Learning Experience (Emotional Education for Elementary Schoolers)
by Dagmar GeislerFrom award-winning author Dagmar Geisler, in collaboration with illustrator Nikolai Renger, a new series for elementary school students about social-emotional learning and physical and mental health. In recent years, children of all ages—just like many adults!—from all over the world have had to shift the way they learn and work. They&’ve adapted to sitting in front of their computers or tablets instead of in a physical class with their peers. Some have thrived in this environment, while others struggle to prepare themselves for the virtual learning experience. In Using the Internet for Virtual School, best friends Madison and Luke quickly learn all about what can go wrong if they&’re not prepared for their virtual lessons when Luke&’s older brother, Tim, experiences a stressful online presentation. The laptop dies, his video files won&’t load, and possibly worst of all, he didn&’t realize an embarrassing (babyish!) poster was hanging on the wall behind him the whole time! This sours Tim&’s mood for the foreseeable future, and Madison and Luke decide to make a list of the Do&’s and Don&’ts of virtual school and presentations so they don&’t replicate Tim&’s disaster of a day when it comes time for them to join their class online. In this timely book, award-winning author Dagmar Geisler presents tips and tricks—as well as some golden rules—to help primary school students prepare for their digital lessons and presentations. This is a strong conversation-starter for adults and children and is also a practical guide.
Using Models and Math in Science (Science And Engineering Practices Ser.)
by Riley FlynnWe can learn many things from models. Scientists use models to test their ideas. Simple, yet engaging text and colorful images introduce readers to the importance of making predictions, testing ideas, collecting data, and more.
Using Facts and Investigating (Science And Engineering Practices Ser.)
by Riley FlynnHow do you know you have the right answer to a problem? Prove it! Simple, yet engaging text and colorful images introduce readers to the importance of finding patterns, recording facts, making observations, and more.
Using Digital Technology (Our Digital Planet Ser.)
by Ben HubbardDigital technology can sometimes be overwhelming. Find out what computers are used for. Learn how to store information, search online, play games, and more.
US Marines Alphabet Book
by Jerry Pallotta Sammie GarnettTake a look at fascinating facts about the US Marines--one for each letter of the alphabet! There's a lot to learn about this important branch of our armed forces.With information from both history and the modern era, each letter covers something related to the Marines. From fire teams to jets, and from Parris Island to uniforms, this book is a wealth of information that highlights the courage and commitment it takes to serve in the US Marines.
Us, in Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos
by Lulu Delacre★“Pura Belpré honoree Delacre’s chronicles—each different from the next—offer moving snapshots of family heartbreak, disadvantage, dysfunctionality, heartbreak, privilege, and joy.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)★ “Beautifully written with candor, honesty and perfect brevity. Delacre illustrates as well, providing a gorgeous mixed-media portrait of each story’s main character. A collection not to be missed.” — Booklist (starred review)“This welcome update to short story collections such as Gary Soto’s Baseball in April and prose alternative to Alma Flor Ada’s Yes!: We Are Latinos is a solid addition to libraries and would also add much-needed diversity to classroom study.” — School Library Journal“Portraits are indeed beautiful...will surely inspire discussion of current issues.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Delacre’s collection challenges existing misconceptions by giving readers an intimate and varied look into what it is like to be young and Latino in the United States today.” — The Horn Book“Middle grade readers will appreciate reading stories that reflect their lives, not their parents’ or grandparents’ stories” (from the “10 Exciting New Middle Grade Books with Latinx Main Characters”) — Brightly
US Coast Guard Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry Pallotta Sammie GarnettLearn fascinating facts about an important branch of our armed forces, the US Coast Guard--one for each letter of the alphabet!With facts from both history and the modern era, each letter covers something coast guard related. From the fast response boats and icebreakers to Jacob's ladders and yardarms, this book is a wealth of information that highlights the courage and commitment it takes to serve in the US Coast Guard.
US Army Alphabet Book
by Jerry Pallotta Sammie GarnettTake a look at fascinating facts about the US Army--one for each letter of the alphabet! There's a lot to learn about this important branch of our armed forces.With facts from both history and the modern era, each letter covers something Army related. From the cavalry and jeeps to reserves and special forces, this book is a wealth of information that highlights the courage and commitment it takes to serve in the US Army.
US Air Force Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry Pallotta Sammie GarnettLearn fascinating facts about an important branch of our armed forces, the US Air Force--one for each letter of the alphabet!With facts from both history and the modern era, each letter covers something air force related. From the fighter jets and Red Horse to Tuskegee and insignia, this book is a wealth of information that highlights the courage and commitment it takes to serve in the US Air Force.
Ursula Upside Down
by Corey R. TaborUrsula finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-format digital picture book from Caldecott Honoree and Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor. In order to fully enjoy the flipbook features of this digital picture book, we suggest locking the orientation on your device.Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below. Then one question turns her world upside down. Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up? Children will love turning the book upside down and back again as they follow Ursula’s humorous journey to self-discovery.
The Upside-Down Fish
by Kate Louise Laura MatineUpside-Down Fish lives in a big tank at a pet store filled with lots of other fish. The other fish in the tank swim the right way up though, and they don’t understand why Upside-Down Fish is so different. This makes him very lonely. One day, a child comes into the store and chooses Upside-Down Fish as a pet. He is anxious that he won’t be accepted in his new tank, but much to his surprise, the new fish are friendly! They love that he is different and want to know what it’s like to have the sky below and the ground above. Upside-Down Fish realizes that it’s okay to be different-it’s what makes him so special.Kate Louise and Laura Matine’s The Upside-Down Fish is about being yourself and finding happiness with people who accept you for who you are. Inspired by the author’s own upside-down fish, this is a book for any child who feels a little different and needs that extra boost of confidence.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Upside-Down Fish
by Laura Matine Kate LouiseUpside-Down Fish lives in a big tank at a pet store filled with lots of other fish. The other fish in the tank swim the right way up though, and they don't understand why Upside-Down Fish is so different. This makes him very lonely. One day, a child comes into the store and chooses Upside-Down Fish as a pet. He is anxious that he won't be accepted in his new tank, but much to his surprise, the new fish are friendly! They love that he is different and want to know what it's like to have the sky below and the ground above. Upside-Down Fish realizes that it's okay to be different-it's what makes him so special.Kate Louise and Laura Matine's The Upside-Down Fish is about being yourself and finding happiness with people who accept you for who you are. Inspired by the author's own upside-down fish, this is a book for any child who feels a little different and needs that extra boost of confidence.
The Uppity Swans (Frampton Frog Ser.)
by Kathleen BettilyonOne day, while dozing on his lily pad, Frampton Frog heard two beautiful swans, Jessie and Tessie, saying mean things to two good-natured but oddly named turtles, Fluff and Fuzz. Upset at this, Frampton decided to do something about it. After asking for strength and guidance from God, he confronted Jessie and Tessie, warning them that God does not like when we belittle others. Jessie and Tessie listen to Frampton, but do they heed his words? Will they listen to Frampton's lesson that God loves each and every creature, and that it's what's inside a creature's heart that is the most important thing?
The Upper Case: Trouble in Capital City (Private I)
by Tara LazarJust when Private I thinks all is calm-now that he's cracked the case of 7 Ate 9-Question Mark storms into the office.Mark is worried. All the uppercase letters are M-I-S-S-I-N-G! But that's absurd. This is CAPITAL City!Private I is the last letter standing. Will he solve his BIGGEST mystery yet, the UPPER CASE, before it's too late?!Filled with the same humor, wit, and quirkiness of the hit 7 Ate 9: The Untold Story, comes another laugh-out-loud whodunit.
Up! Up! Up! Skyscraper
by Anastasia SuenSnappy rhymes invite young readers to watch workers dig, pour, pound, and bolt a skyscraper into existence. Simple yet satisfying sidebars provide further information about each step in the construction process. Perfect for preschoolers and all those who dig diggers.Quirky, colorful art enhance the appeal of a construction site with all the equipment and sounds of building.