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Strange Happenings: Five Tales of Transformation
by AviChildren become cats and birds, a once-invisible young woman pieces herself back together, and the identity of a mysterious baseball mascot is uncovered-all within this eclectic collection from master storyteller Avi. By turns chilling, ethereal, and surreal, these thought-provoking tales are sure to engage anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to become someone-or something-else.
Strange Invaders (Visitors #1)
by Rodman Philbrick Lynn HarnettWith the adults possessed by alien invaders, can Nick, Jessie, and Frasier save their town? Twelve-year-old twins Nick and Jessie are woken up in the middle of the night by a blazing white light followed by a loud explosion. As they rush to the window, rain suddenly begins pouring down, and the water starts to glow. It is the strangest thunderstorm they've ever seen, and it stops as quickly as it started. Nick has a feeling it may not have been a storm at all, but visitors from another planet. When he and Jessie decide to investigate a strange sound downstairs, they find their mom and dad digging a hole in the basement. At least, they think it's their mom and dad. But since when does their mom let them eat all the junk food they want, and why isn't their dad going to work? Nick and Jessie know something is wrong, and if their hunch is right, their parents' bodies have been taken over by aliens. It's up to Nick, Jessie, and their best friend, Frasier, to solve the mystery and protect their town from an extraterrestrial threat.
Strange Planet (Strange Planet Series)
by Nathan W. PyleStraight from the mind of New York Times bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle, Strange Planet is an adorable and profound universe in pink, blue, green, and purple, based on the phenomenally popular Instagram of the same name!Strange Planet covers a full life cycle of the planet’s inhabitants, including milestones such as:The Emergence DayBeing Gains a SiblingThe Being Family Attains a BeastThe Formal Education of a BeingCelebration of Special DaysBeing Begins a VocationThe Beings at HomeHealth Status of a BeingThe Hobbies of a BeingThe Extended Family of the BeingThe Being Reflects on Life While Watching the Planet RotateWith dozens of never-before-seen illustrations in addition to old favorites, this fixed-format e-book offers a sweet and hilarious look at a distant world not all that unlike our own.I feel more attractive.Honestly, you are.It’s the star damage.I CRAVE STAR DAMAGE.
Strange Sights in the White House and Other Hauntings in Washington, D.C. (Haunted History)
by Megan Cooley PetersonAs the First Family sleeps, something spooky goes bump in the night. History knows the White House as the symbol of the American presidency. Could it also be America's most haunted house? Learn more about the White House's most talked-about ghosts and about other paranormal activity running wild in the nation's capital. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
Strange World: Unlocking the Mysteries of Pluto (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Christy PetersonA New World Discovered It was a faint point of light, almost too small to be seen, moving slowly through the heavens far beyond the known solar system. Scientists got their first glimpse of Pluto almost a hundred years ago—and they have been trying to solve its mysteries ever since. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals (An Animal Planet Book)
by Charles GhignaAnimal Planet presents the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, and oddest animals in the world!Did you know that an archerfish can spit water up to 16 feet? Or that the giant weta is the world's largest and heaviest insect? Animal Planet's fascinating exploration of animal oddities introduces young animal lovers to some of the most astonishing, gorgeous, and obscure animals in the world-including some brand new discoveries! Packed with more than 200 vibrant photographs and fun facts about animals with unusual behaviors, strange appearances, and remarkable stats, this deluxe gift book is perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.
Stranger Danger
by Christie MarloweYou might have heard people say, "Strangers are just friends you haven't met yet." That's true in many cases, but not all strangers are kind and friendly. Some strangers can be dangerous. Staying away from people you don't know is often the best way to keep yourself safe.
Stranger In The Woods: A Photographic Fantasy
by Carl R. Sams II Jean StoickYears after it was published, Stranger in the Woods remains a bestseller, with more than one-million copies in print and repeated appearances on the bestseller lists. Winner of numerous awards, including the 2001 International Reading Association's highest honour, this charming tale uses wildlife photography to tell the story of animals' reactions to a snowman who appears in the woods after a winter storm.
Stranger Kids 1 - 24 horas sin padres (Stranger Kids #Volumen 1)
by Isaac Palmiola¿Y tú, qué harías si te quedaras 24 horas sin padres? Stranger Kids, la nueva serie de Isaac Palmiola ¿QUÉ HARÍAS SI TE QUEDARAS 24 HORAS SIN PADRES? Yo lo tengo claro... ¡TODO LO QUE NO nos dejan hacer HACER cuando están ELLOS! Es decir: - Montar una FIESTA con mi hermano y mi mejor amigo. ¡Va a ser épica!- Comer pizzas, chuches y palomitas a montones. ¡Y encima del sofá! - Ver juntos pelis de TERROR. ¡Aunque dan más miedo mis padres enfadados! Es un plan perfecto pero Timba, nuestro perro, ha desaparecido. No sabemos dónde ha ido, y dicen que en Tragalobos hay una bruja que se queda a los perros... ¿Será verdad y Timba está en peligro?Hay que encontrarlo antes de que sea demasiado tarde, ¡y antes de que vuelvan mis padres y me castiguen para siempre! _______________________ - Con ilustraciones increíbles en todas las páginas. - Texto divertidísimo y fácil de leer. - Lleno de destacados, anotaciones y comentarios para disfrutar a tope.- Misterio, aventura y humor para que los niños y las niñas descubran el gusto por la lectura. - Escrito por Isaac Palmiola, autor de la serie Perrock Holmes.
Stranger Kids 2 - 24 horas sin wifi (Stranger Kids #Volumen 2)
by Isaac Palmiola¿Y tú, qué harías si te quedaras 24 horas sin wifi? Tenemos un SUPERPROBLEMA: * Tenemos que entregar un trabajo del cole... ¡mañana! * Nos han castigado sin móviles. ¡Y el wifi no funciona! * Solo nos queda ir a la biblioteca. ¡Ufff!Pero todo se complica: el bibliotecario no para de decir cosas raras y en la biblioteca se esconden muchos secretos... Y, para rematarlo, ¡nos hemos quedado encerrados! ¿Lo peor? ¡No podemos avisar a nadie porque no tenemos wifi! Hay que salir de aquí antes de que sea demasiado tarde. ¡No queremos morir de aburrimiento! ¿TE ATREVES A VIVIR LA AVENTURA? _______________________- Con ilustraciones increíbles en todas las páginas. - Texto divertidísimo y fácil de leer. - Lleno de destacados, anotaciones y comentarios para disfrutar a tope.- Misterio, aventura y humor para que los niños y las niñas descubran el gusto por la lectura. - Escrito por Isaac Palmiola, autor de la serie Perrock Holmes
Stranger Planet (Strange Planet Series)
by Nathan W. PyleNew York Times BestsellerThe sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Strange Planet, featuring more hilarious and poignant adventures from the fascinating inhabitants of Nathan W. Pyle's colorful world.In this eagerly awaited sequel, Nathan takes us back to his charming and instantly recognizable planet colored in bright pinks, blues, greens, and purples, providing more escapades, jokes, and p h r a s e s.Nathan mixes his most popular Instagram comics with more than thirty original works created exclusively for this second volume to explore four major topics: traditions, nature, emotions, and knowledge. He inducts new and longtime fans into a strangely familiar world and its culture, from “cohesion” (marriage) to “mild poison” (alcohol) to the full lyrics to “The Small Eight-Legged Creature” (sung to the tune of The Itsy-Bitsy Spider).Bright, colorful, and whimsical—yet charmingly familiar—Stranger Planet is out-of-this-world fun.
Stranger Things (Looniverse #1)
by David Lubar Matt LoveridgeThis wacky new series will have kids on the edge of their seats! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! LOONIVERSE is an exciting new series that combines fantasy and humor. In this first book, Ed finds a coin bearing the words "strange, stranger. " Once this coin comes into his life, strange things start happening all around him. One of his friends gets stuck in midair, his brother turns into a pool float, and his sister's food makes its way off her plate! Even more bizarre events all lead up to a surprise ending, leaving Ed with a new responsibility and a realization that there's more to this mysterious coin than meets the eye!
Stranger Things, Season One: The Junior Novelization
by Matthew J. GilbertThis expanded junior novelization retells the first season of Netflix&’s iconic series Stranger Things—and includes 8 pages of full-color images from the show!Hawkins is a quiet town where nothing exciting seems to happen—until one night when a boy named Will Byers vanishes. Follow his friends Mike, Lucas, and Dustin as they search for him and uncover a world of secret experiments and terrifying supernatural forces. Is Eleven, a girl with incredible psychic powers, the secret to the mystery? This 320-page junior novelization, which includes eight pages of full-color images from the show, retells the landmark first season of Stranger Things and is sure to thrill kids ages 7 to 10 as well as fans of all ages.Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.
Stranger at the Window
by Vivien AlcockAt first eleven-year-old Lesley doesn't like the three older Harwood children who live next door to her aunt in London, but she comes to see them differently when she is drawn into their efforts to help a young boy who has entered the country illegally. Alcock explores a contemporary issue: the plight of a child who is a refugee in an alien society. And as four children try to provide a safe haven for this stranger in a strange land, they begin to understand their own strengths as well as their limitations. "Childhood is," Alcock has written, "an exciting and dangerous time, and it fascinates me." Her books reflect that excitement, danger, and fascination.
Stranger in Dadland
by Amy Goldman Koss Jesse ReischHere is the engaging, funny story of a boy caught in the juggling act of life with divorced parents. Every summer John flies to Los Angeles for his annual visit with Dad. But one week a year sure isn't a lot of time for father/son bonding, particularly when your father is a workaholic who always schedules more meetings with clients than outings with his one-and-only son. Not to mention the embarrassing fact that Dad always has a new girlfriend hanging around. In the past it's been near impossible to grab some quality time with his father, but this summer John refuses to give up without a fight. He's sick of feeling like a stranger in "Dadland."
Stranger in Right Field: A Peach Street Mudders Story (Peach Street Mudders Story, A)
by Bert Dodson Matthew F ChristopherRight fielder Alfie Maples is mystified by the newest member of the Peach Street Mudders. As far as Alfie can see, Roberti Frantelli can barely catch a ball or hit. Then Coach Parker asks Alfie to show the newcomer the ropes. Alfie is flattered and teaches Roberti all he can -- but begins to suspect that the coach plans to start Roberti in his position in the next game! Who is this strange new player, and can Alfie continue to help him play his best?
Strangers in Atlantis (Seaborne #2)
by Matt MykluschAfter breaking ties with the deadly Pirate King, Dean Seaborne thought he had left his life of spying and pirating behind. But when the merciless thief Captain Skinner threatens Dean's allies, Dean agrees to one last job. Along with his trusted friends Ronan and Waverly, he agrees to help rob a sea-based resort for the richest of nobles. They'll pose as a band of traveling performers and then lead Skinner to the loot. But the moment Dean reaches the resort, the plan changes. The getaway is actually a gateway—to the undersea kingdom of Atlantis. And a civil war is brewing in the depths, with Dean soon to be caught in the middle of it. As his enemies multiply, above and below the waves, Dean finds himself in over his head like never before.
Strangers on a Train: Curse Of The Arctic Star; Strangers On A Train; Mystery Of The Midnight Rider; Once Upon A Thriller (Nancy Drew Diaries #2)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends take their detective skills on an Alaskan adventure in this second book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.Nancy's Alaskan adventure continues as she, Bess, and George disembark the mystery-plagued Arctic Star cruise ship and explore the grand sites of the forty-ninth state: Skagway; the Yukon territory, and Denali National Park. It's spectacular scenery, but things start to go wrong almost immediately, leading Nancy to believe that whoever was behind the unsolved mayhem aboard the ship has followed them onto dry land. The girl detectives had better watch their steps--they're on uncharted and unknown territory!
Strangeville School Is Definitely Not Cursed (Strangeville School)
by Darcy MillerGet ready to laugh out loud at Strangeville Middle School, the wackiest (definitely not cursed) school ever! This highly illustrated new series is Sideways Stories from Wayside School for a new generation!Smile! It&’s picture day! Except maybe don&’t smile, because there&’s a glowing lost-and-found box that&’s appeared in the cafeteria. Sure, coming to Strangeville Middle has been an adjustment for new kid Harvey Hill, but things seem to be going well. That is, until strange things happen that may or may not be related to a 50-year-old curse (if, of course, curses were real, which they definitely are not). Luckily Harvey and his friend Stella are on the case. Their classmate Nevaeh seems to think there&’s a logical explanation to the sentient robots, flooding hallways, and the glowing lost-and-found box, but Harvey and Stella aren't convinced. Is Harvey brave enough to solve the mystery of the curse (ahem, if there is one)? Or is Strangeville doomed? &“Strangeville School is totally hysterical! It&’s like a lopsided, upside down, triple somersault Sideways Stories from Wayside School for a whole new generation.&” -- Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and I Funny
Strangeville School Is Totally Normal (Strangeville School)
by Darcy MillerThis new highly-illustrated series is guaranteed to make you laugh so hard milk will come out of your nose! Strangeville School is the wackiest, most dangerous school you will ever attend...and you'll desperately want to come back for more!Harvey Hill just wants other kids to think he&’s normal. So he&’s happy to start fresh as the newest kid at Strangeville Middle School. Except Strangeville is anything but normal. Something sinister swims in the drinking fountain, the cafeteria could swallow you whole, and a giant rat named Cuddles is on the loose. And don't even get the vice principal started on the third-floor supply closet. In fact, don't even think about it. What supply closet?At least Harvey has his guide and sort-of new friend Stella Cho to show him the ropes. School newspaper reporter, first chair flugelhorn, and hiding a secret of her own, Stella shows Harvey that maybe "normal" is overrated. But when Stella goes missing while trying to solve the secret of the supply closet (oh that supply closet!), Harvey must embrace what makes him unique to save his new friend and his new school. Sideways Stories from Wayside School meets Welcome to Nightvale in this wacky new series!
Strangeworlds Travel Agency (Strangeworlds Travel Agency #1)
by L. D. LapinskiPerfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and Nevermoor, this &“utterly delightful&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade fantasy follows a young girl who uses a travel agency&’s magical suitcases to travel to different worlds.When twelve-year-old Flick Hudson accidentally ends up in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, she uncovers a fantastic secret: there are hundreds of other worlds just steps away from hers. All you have to do to visit them is just jump into the right suitcase. Then Flick gets the invitation of a lifetime: join Strangeworlds&’s magical travel society and explore other worlds. But, unbeknownst to Flick, the world at the very center of it all, a city called Five Lights, is in danger. Buildings and even streets are mysteriously disappearing. And when Flick realizes what&’s going on, she must race against time, travelling through unchartered worlds, to find a way to fix Five Lights before it collapses into nothingness—and takes her world with it.
Strategies To Achieve Reading Success (Level E) (Instruction)
by Curriculum Associates Llc.NIMAC-sourced textbook