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Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art
by J. H. ShapiroVacant lots. Abandoned houses. Trash--lots of trash. Heidelberg Street was in trouble!Tyree Guyton loved his childhood home--that's where his grandpa Sam taught him to "paint the world." So he wanted to wake people up... to make them see Detroit's crumbling communities.Paintbrush in hand, Tyree cast his artistic spell, transforming everyday junk into magic trash. Soon local kids and families joined Tyree in rebuilding their neighborhood, discovering the healing power of art along the way.This picture book biography of Tyree Guyton, an urban environmental artist, shows how he transformed his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into the Heidelberg Project, an interactive sculpture park. The story spans from Tyree's childhood in 1950s Detroit to his early efforts to heal his community through art in the 1980s. Tyree's awards include Michigan Artist of the Year and International Artist.MAGIC TRASH offers strong themes of working together, the power of art, and the importance of inspiring community--especially kids--to affect action. The Heidelberg Project is internationally recognized for providing arts education to children and adults and for the ongoing development of several houses on Heidelberg Street. Not only does the Heidelberg Project prove that when a community works together it can rebuild itself, but it also addresses the issues of recycling, environmentalism, and community on a global level.
Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn (Magic Tree House (R) #2)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaJack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series--the Magic Tree House! A castle with a secret passage!That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests! Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.comFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #26: Pandas and Other Endangered Species (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #26)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal Murdocca Natalie Pope BoyceWhen Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas they had lots of questions. What do pandas eat? Where do they live? Why are snow leopards so scarce? How can we help? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Dinosaurs (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels)
by Mary Pope OsborneWhen Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions about dinosaurs. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about these amazing prehistoric creatures--available for the first time ever in a nonfiction graphic novel format!Filled with up-to-date information and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures!Find out the answers to things like: What did dinosaurs looked like? Where did they live? How did they survive? What&’s the difference between flesh-eaters and plant-eaters? And, of course, how did the dinosaurs die? There&’s so much to learn, so come along on this prehistoric adventure with Jack and Annie as they investigate and discover the world of dinosaurs—it&’s one readers ages 7-10 won&’t want to miss!Did you know that there&’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerSuper Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventureFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: All the fun of the original Magic Tree House books, now available in an easy-to-read graphic format with all-new art!
Magic Tricks for Kids: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Amazing Illusions
by Phil AckerlyLearn magic and performance skills with 25 astounding magic tricks!Want to learn how to levitate a coffee cup? Magically double your money? Become a mind reader? Discover the secrets to these tricks and more in Magic Tricks for Kids. Watch jaws drop as you perform these wonderful illusions using simple, step-by-step instructions and homemade props.Gain confidence with easier tricks at the start of the book before moving on to more complex magic tricks that require sleight-of-hand skills. Finally, learn some spellbinding card tricks and how to make items appear out of thin air! You'll wow your family and friends while learning the art of a mesmerizing performance.Magic Tricks for Kids includes:DIY magic—All the magic tricks use simple household objects, making them easy to perform anytime. A chapter on magical crafts also shows you how to make a magic wand, a magic box, and a magic table to help you put on fantastic shows at home.The code—Learn the respected "Magician's Code," including the most important rule—never reveal how the trick is done.More than magic—With sample scripts to go along with each trick, you'll learn the art of patter—injecting your performance with comedy, suspense, and surprise!With Magic Tricks for Kids, you'll blow minds and astonish your friends.
Magic Trix: Book 4
by Sara GrantThe exhibits aren't meant to move at museums, are they? Not unless you've got a witch with witching cough around! Trix has to ask her teacher Lulu for help after she sneezes her way to magical mayhem in the middle of a family trip.
Magic Trix: Book 5
by Sara GrantTrix is on a mission - she must use her witch powers to grant a wish for a grumpy new girl. But her pesky little brother, Oscar, believes Trix is up to something and wants to uncover her secret. With Oscar spying on her every move, how can Trix work her magic?
Magic Windows (Ventanas Magicas)
by Carmen Lomas GarzaThrough the magic windows of her cut-paper art, Carmen shows us her family, her life as an artist, and the legends of her Aztec past. An accompanying workbook is described below.
Magic by the Lake (Tales of Magic #2)
by Edward EagerBook three in the series called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.When wishing for magic, it’s hard not to wish for too much.If Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha had stopped to think—oh, if they had only stopped to think!—they would have ordered magic by the pound, or by the day, or even by the halves as they had in Half Magic. But no, they asked for magic by the lake—and now they have to deal with a whole lakeful of enchantment!Soon the children find themselves cavorting with mermaids, outwitting pirates, and—with the help of a cranky old turtle—granting a little magical help to the one person who needs it most.This funny and gentle classic series is an enjoyable read-aloud and also a strong choice for independent reading. For fans of such favorite series as The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.Enjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager's beloved Tales of Magic series!
Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution
by Julie WinterbottomAn entertaining and gorgeous picture book biography of scientist and environmental hero Ruth Patrick, one of the first to warn about the dangers of pollution.A brilliant scientist and intrepid explorer, the ecologist Ruth Patrick taught the world how to care for the environment. She studied water pollution long before it became a public concern and gave other scientists the tools to do something about it. Born in 1907, Ruth Patrick was one of the only women in her field when she made her breakthrough discovery about biodiversity and the ecosystem of rivers, forever changing how ecologists understand pollution.Lyrically, joyfully written, exquisitely illustrated, and full of fascinating details and a rich afterword and timeline, this STEM biography will inspire readers who love the environment to follow their passion and curiosity.
Magic in the Attic (A Button & Squeaky Adventure)
by Jim ShoreA teddy bear and a balloon animal learn about friendship in this heartwarming tale.Button the teddy bear is feeling a little blue and needs something to do! He&’s never been up to the attic before—perhaps today is the day! He climbs up the creaky stairs and enters a world full of wonder. There&’s so much to see and play with! He&’ll soon find something very special that will change everything.A charming story filled with imagination, love, and the joy of friendship, Magic in the Attic is the first-ever children&’s book by award-winning and best-selling artist Jim Shore. It is the perfect bedtime story that kids will want to read again and again!&“A beautiful tale about finding friendship in even the most unimaginable of places!&” —Junior Magazine &“A very cute story for all ages!&” —Kayla Zampino, Founder, Disney on Display &“Packed with gorgeous illustrations, Magic in the Attic is a wonderful story for children about adventure, imagination, and friendship. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it with my son.&” —Kanupriya Sindhu, KiddinglyThis is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
Magic in the Mist (Never Girls)
by RH DisneyThe Never Girls and the fairies of Never Land return in this hardcover graphic novel adventure, perfect for fans of the bestselling chapter book series!Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are back—along with Tinker Bell and their fairy friends from Pixie Hollow—for more magical adventures together. With familiar characters and full-color comic panels, this hardcover graphic novel is sure to delight readers ages 6 to 9 and Never Girls fans of all ages.Kate craves adventure and excitement.Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.Lainey dreams of talking to animals.Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone.Together, they are the Never Girls—four real girls in a fairy&’s world!
Magic's Most Wanted
by Tyler WhitesidesMagic is closer than you ever thought possible in this madcap middle grade adventure perfect for fans of James Riley and Chris Grabenstein.For Mason Mortimer Morrison, life isn’t so magical.His dad was just sent to jail, his grades have been plummeting from meh to yikes, and, oh yeah, two officers from some organization called Magix just showed up to arrest him in the middle of fourth period.Talk about bad luck.Mason knows he’s innocent. But in order to clear his name, he’s going to need the help of a plucky Magix junior detective and a cantankerous talking bunny—and a little bit of magic.
Magical Children Complete 6 Ebook Collection
by Sally GardnerA complete collection of all 6 books in the Magical Children series, from bestselling, award-winning author Sally Gardner.The collection includes:The Boy Who Could FlyThe Boy With The Lightning FeetThe Boy With The Magic NumbersThe Invisible BoyThe Smallest Girl EverThe Strongest Girl In The World
Magical Fairy Tales: Contains 30 classic tales
by Enid BlytonHold on to your lucky charms and delve into this bewitching collection of 30 fairy tales and magic stories, retold by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Watch out for cats in boots, three bears who live in the woods and strange unicorns in this magical collection of short stories by Enid Blyton. From lost slippers and fairy curses to imps without names and a dragon called Mr Wumble, there's fairy magic brewing. Who will live happily ever after?These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2020: Nature StoriesStories of Rotten RascalsMagical Fairy Tales Christmas Wishes***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Magical Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons: Make 25 Enchanting Forest Fairies, Gnomes & More from Simple Supplies
by Lenka Vodicka-Paredes Asia Currie25 seasonal, toymaking project for kids, including faeries, gnomes, animals, and more, from the authors of Forest Fairy Crafts.Share the magic of sewing with everyone you meet! The best-selling authors behind Forest Fairy Crafts are back with all-new projects approved by crafty kids. Sew a forest of delightful felt fairies, gnomes, and decorations from simple supplies, using new skills such as embroidery. The illustrated guide teaches you how to stitch patterns and personalize these charming characters and toys through the seasons—summer, spring, fall, and winter. (Plus get tips for adult helpers on how to help kids craft!) Great for children’s parties, classrooms, and other groups, these crafts appeal to boys, girls, and the young at heart! • Felt, beads, and imagination! Sew over 25 fairyland projects from everyday supplies you have on hand• Craft fairies, gnomes, and forest friends with kid-tested patterns carefully developed by two teachers• Embellish your little friends with colorful threads, yarn, buttons, and sequins • Decorate your home, play with handcrafted toys, and celebrate every season
Magical Kids II: The Smallest Girl Ever and The Boy Who Could Fly
by Sally GardnerSally Gardner expands her Magical Kids series with two more delightfully quirky chapter books, packaged together in this fun "flip" format for twice the magic! Fans of Judy Moody and My Weird School are sure to snatch this one up!
Magically Maximus: Princess Rapunzel’s Horse (Horsetail Hollow)
by Kiki ThorpeOne mixed-up wish sends two sisters galloping away on the adventure of a lifetime. . . . Maddie and her sister, Evie, have just moved with their family from the big city to a farm called Horsetail Hollow. Maddie dreams of a horse of her own. Evie would rather read her favorite book of fairy tales. They are disappointed to discover that there are no horses—or fairy-tale princesses—on this farm. But there is a wishing well. . . . Disney meets Spirit in this adorable illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Kiki Thorpe.
Magnets
by Wiley BlevinsPhonics Readers is a recognized leader in helping you teach phonics and phonemic awareness, within the context of content-area reading. Content area focus: Magnets; Phonics Skills: final e, l-blends
Magnets Push, Magnets Pull
by David A. AdlerExplore the fascinating field of magnetism with this interactive picture book for young learners.Magnetism is all around us--even the earth is a giant magnet. A world without magnets would be a world without cell phones, computers, and more! Trusted children's nonfiction author David A. Adler covers the basics of magnetism, including compasses, for aspiring scientists. Hands-on experiments are smartly woven into the narrative. Want to test out the strength of a magnet? All you need is a bowl of water and some paper clips! Anna Raff's lively art illustrates scientific concepts clearly, with the added fun of two siblings and their dog exploring and learning together. Back matter includes a glossary that defines such terms as attraction, pole, electromagnetism, force, and more. Suggested activities on how to make your own magnet are also included. Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
Magnets: Pulling Together, Pushing Apart (Amazing Science)
by Natalie M. RosinskyHave you ever wondered what makes magnets work? Magnets, by Natalie M. Rosinsky introduces many different kinds of magnets, such as motors, compasses, and Earth's magnetic poles. Clear text, vivid illustrations, fun facts, and simple experiments make this book a great introduction to magnets.
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
by Samara Cole DoyonMagnificent Homespun Brown is an exploration of the natural world and family bonds through the eyes of a young, mixed-race narrator—a living, breathing, dazzlingly multi-faceted, exuberant masterpiece, firmly grounded in her sense of self-worth and belonging. This is a story—a poem, a song, a celebration— about feeling at home in your own beloved skin. If Walt Whitman were reborn as a vibrant young woman of color, this is the book he might write. America, we hear you singing! With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit.
Magnificently Major: Princess Cinderellas Horse (Horsetail Hollow)
by Kiki ThorpeThe horses of Disney gallop out of their fairy tales—and into our world—in this fifth adventure in a magical chapter book series from Kiki Thorpe, the New York Times best–selling author of the Never Girls! One mixed-up wish sends two sisters galloping away on the adventure of a lifetime . . . Ever since Maddie and her sister, Evie, moved with their family from the big city to a farm called Horsetail Hollow, it's been one magical adventure after another. A mixed-up wish has been bringing horses from fairy tale worlds to their farm—and the sisters are the only ones who can help them save their happily-ever-afters! In this must-have fifth book in the Horsetail Hollow series, Maddie and Evie open Horsetail Hollow for riding lessons, with the best teachers--the Disney horses! "An inviting choice for transitional readers who love horses and Disney princess movies." –Booklist (on Horsetail Hollow #1: Magically Maximus)
Magnolia Flower
by Zora Neale Hurston Ibram X. KendiFrom beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National Book Award winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby, Ibram X. Kendi. Magnolia Flower follows a young Afro Indigenous girl who longs for freedom and is gorgeously illustrated by Loveis Wise (The People Remember, Ablaze with Color).Born to parents who fled slavery and the Trail of Tears, Magnolia Flower is a girl with a vibrant spirit. Not to be deterred by rigid ways of the world, she longs to connect with others, who too long for freedom. She finds this in a young man of letters who her father disapproves of. In her quest to be free, Magnolia must make a choice and set off on a journey that will prove just how brave one can be when leading with one’s heart.The acclaimed writer of several American classics, Zora Neale Hurston wrote this stirring folktale brimming with poetic prose, culture, and history. It was first published as a short story in The Spokesman in 1925 and later in her collection Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick (2020).Tenderly retold by #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi, Magnolia Flower is a story of a transformative and radical devotion between generations of Indigenous and Black people in America. With breathtaking illustrations by Loveis Wise, this picture book reminds us that there is no force strong enough to stop love.
Mahavira: The Hero of Nonviolence
by Manoj JainImagine a world where no one gets hurt, a world where no one is teased or bullied, a world where there is no fear or anger. Six centuries before the birth of Jesus, in the faraway land of India, there lived a great spiritual teacher name Mahavira (which means &“very brave&”), who imagined just such a world. He showed kindness to every living being and emphasized the practice of nonviolence, compassion, and forgiveness. The religion of Mahavira was called Jainism. Mahavira was born a prince, but because he had such deep love and respect for all living creatures, he renounced his wealth and power to become a wandering monk. The Jain teachings of Mahavira became very popular. He taught three important lessons: that one should have love and compassion for all living things; that one should not be too prideful of one&’s own point of view because the truth has many sides; and that one should not be greedy and should avoid attachment to possessions. Today Jainism has more than 10 million adherents throughout the world. In following the example of Mahavira, Jains practice a vegetarian diet and are committed to sound ecological and environmental practices. Mahavira&’s lessons on nonviolence and compassion still have a profound impact around the globe, and he is credited with influencing Mahatma Gandhi, who in turn inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.Beautifully brought to life by the delicate paintings of Demi and the powerful yet simple narrative of nationally recognized writer, Manoj Jain, the story of Mahavira&’s life will provide a shining example of how one spiritual teacher&’s noble ideals can echo throughout the ages.