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Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird (Who Would Win? #15)
by Jerry PallottaWhat if a rattlesnake and a secretary bird had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Rattlesnakes (Snakes Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnRattlesnakes distract prey with a shake of their tails. Read about these fanged hunters.
Ravenous
by MarcyKate Connolly“A fantastical adventure fortified by its flawed heroine.” — Kirkus Reviews“Within this creative realm, Connolly compassionately explores human emotions as Greta grapples with a newly discovered lineage. A welcome return to a complex land of fantasy and friendship.” — Booklist“Even with her flaws, her fierce dedication to her brother is admirable, and her slow transformation into a more accepting, open person is all the more satisfying given her earlier closed views.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s BooksPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “This is a dazzling and unique once-upon-a-time about a girl who is part dragon, part bird, part cat, all hero.” — --Natalie Lloyd, author of A Snicker of MagicPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Kym’s bravery shines, as she fights against the menacing forces in Bryre and also struggles to figure out where she, a self-described monster of a girl, belongs. This remarkable, absorbing debut will enchant readers.” — --Rebecca Behrens, author of When Audrey Met AlicePRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Pays tribute to classic fairy tales while turning the tradition on its head. A smart, ambitious adventure, led by a heroine whose differences only enhance her humanity.” — --Emma Trevayne, author of Flights and Chimes and Mysterious TimesPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “A likely read-aloud that has its share of guts, blood, and grim reality within this fantasy land, Monstrous will keep young readers thinking about trust, good and evil, friendship and loyalty, and devotion to community.” — BooklistPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Magic, fantastic creatures, mythology, and a bit of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein combine here for an exciting…tale.” — School Library JournalPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Connolly invokes fairy-tale elements with ease, and... the formidable theme of sacrifice resonates far beyond the final page.” — Publishers Weekly“Fans of the first installment will seek out this adventure-filled fairy tale” — School Library Journal
Ravira, Ruler of the Underworld
by Adam BladeA new Beast has risen from the Underworld! Ravira reeks of death and commands a pack of fearsome hounds. Tom must defeat Ravira before Taladon succumbs to the hounds' deadly bite, and is enslaved forever...Beast Quest Early Readers, adapted from the original bestselling Beast Quest Specials, are perfect for children learning to read and for families to enjoy reading together. The text is vetted by a literacy expert and there are bright new full-colour illustrations throughout.
Ray
by Marianna CoppoA humorous picture book about the adventures of a light bulb who embarks on an enlightening journey, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Petra.At the end of the hall, near the staircase, is a closet. In that closet lives Ray, who is a light bulb. Ray spends most of his time in darkness, which is pretty boring if you don't know how to fill it. So boring that Ray usually slips into a dreamless sleep . . .Everything changes one day when Ray is migrated into a portable lantern and taken on the trip of a lifetime. He wakes up in a much larger closet (the outside), surrounded by incredible things - too many to count! Everything is super big, and Ray has never felt so small. And in the morning, Ray makes an incredible discovery which will change his life forever. Meet Ray, a charming new character from the imaginative mind of Marianna Coppo, the creator of Petra!
Ray Charles
by Sharon Bell MathisCoretta Scott King Author Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA) Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA)A beautiful new edition of the award-winning biography of world-famous musician Ray Charles.As a young boy he fell in love with music, and as a man, the world fell in love with his music. Ray Charles and his soulful, passionate rhythm and melodies have been embraced around the globe for decades. Now, in this beautiful new edition of the award-winning biography, readers can follow Charles from his boyhood, when he lost his sight completely and learned to read and write music in Braille, until the age of 40, when he had become a world-renowned jazz and blues musician. In a new introduction, the author updates Charles' life to the present day.
Ray's Big Day: A Journey at the Speed of Light
by Josh LewisFollow one little ray of light as she embarks on an exciting journey through the solar system and beyond!When Ray launches from the sun into outer space, she knows she's destined for adventure. But who knew everything in space was so far apart? Can Ray unlock her creativity to pass the time and make something new?With a lovable protagonist and engaging comic illustrations, Ray's Big Day tackles the vastness of space through one ray of light's optimistic exploration. Ray's journey makes basic information about the solar system, the universe, and the speed of light accessible and engaging for kids. Fun and educational backmatter illustrates how far and fast light travels through our solar system.Perfect for readers of Stacy McAnulty's Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years.
Ray: How Light Works (A Science Pals Book)
by Emily Kate MoonThe dazzling Ray illuminates how light works—part of the Science Pals series, including Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle and Puff: All About AirMeet Ray. He's light! And he's been shining since time began. Wherever there's life on Earth, there's Ray, helping everything under the sun thrive. And Ray can really move—fast. Have you ever hurtled through space? Become a rainbow? Made food for plants? Ray has! With brilliant wit and sparkling one-liners, Ray introduces readers to a light show like no other. Filled with awe-inspiring artwork, funny asides, and a spotlight on kid-enticing facts, Ray invites us to bask in his warmth, as he illuminates our world."[A] refreshing combination of charm and solid fact [and] a high-wattage spotlight on our most important power source." —Kirkus "[A] brilliant addition to the Science Pals series. . . . Every part of the book is packed with fascinating facts and tidbits. [Kids] will appreciate Moon's inviting approach." —Booklist
Raya and the Last Dragon: The Junior Novelization (Disney Raya and the Last Dragon)
by Tenny NellsonThis paperback junior novelization retells the whole exciting story of the hit Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon--includes a full-color insert with art from the movie!Experience the magic of the fantasy-action-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon, exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. The Junior Novelization retells the whole exciting story and features eight pages of full-color scenes from the movie. It's perfect for readers ages 8 to 12!Walt Disney Animation Studios' Raya and the Last Dragon introduces Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the last dragon and bring light and unity back to their world. Awkwafina lends her voice to Sisu, the last dragon, who was left on Kumandra in case dark forces return to the world, and Kelly Marie Tran voices the lead character, Raya.
Raya's Team (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyThis Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney's hit animated film Raya and the Last Dragon—streaming now on Disney+!Experience the magic of the fantasy-action-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon, exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the movie! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Walt Disney Animation Studios' Raya and the Last Dragon introduces Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the last dragon and bring light and unity back to their world. Awkwafina lends her voice to Sisu, the last dragon, who was left on Kumandra in case dark forces return to the world, and Kelly Marie Tran voices the lead character, Raya.
Razzle Dazzle: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti)
by Heather Ayris BurnellUnicorn and Yeti are magical friends who enjoy the world around them -- and each other -- in this book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Unicorn and Yeti go camping. Will they make yummy s'mores?Unicorn goes swimming in a hot spring. But Yeti thinks the water is too hot.They dance and enjoy a picnic under the night sky. Could the dazzling moon really be made of cheese?Best friends Unicorn and Yeti have lots of fun in these sparkly, laugh-out-loud stories. With full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout, this adorable book is perfect for new readers!
Razzle-dazzle Babysitters (JoJo and BowBow #7)
by JoJo SiwaBabysitting hijinks abound in JoJo and BowBow’s next chapter book adventure! <p><p> When JoJo introduces Kyra to her fashion designer idol, Goldie Chic, Kyra’s starstruck. Kyra wants to be just like Goldie when she grows up! JoJo and Kyra quickly fall for Goldie’s wild but adorable three-year-old daughter, Lacey. So when Goldie offers to give Kyra feedback on her own fashion designs in exchange for babysitting, Kyra agrees in an instant—feedback from a successful designer is invaluable, and Lacey is the cutest! <p><p>After an initially smooth start, babysitting turns out to be more than JoJo and Kyra bargained for, and JoJo must step in to show her friend how to be her own biggest champion.
Reach for the Stars
by Serge BlochReach for the Stars is a wonderful way to encourage and congratulate those, regardless of age, who are celebrating a milestone…and feel ready to SPREAD THEIR WINGS AND FLY! The young hero of Serge Bloch’s delightful Butterflies in My Stomach is back, along with his loyal dog Roger. Having mastered the first day of school, the two are embarking further on the perilous journey of life. Like all of us, they encounter many FORKS IN THE ROAD and UPHILL BATTLES—but they also find that there’s no better time than right now to REACH FOR THE STARS and SHOOT FOR THE MOON. And just as with his Butterflies in My Stomach, Bloch’s witty art—a wonderful mix of whimsical line drawings and photography—will delight, charm, and inspire.
Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space
by Roxanne TroupThis picture book's lyrical text introduces space concepts while celebrating NASA's Artemis missions and all future space adventures. What will we find light-years away, beyond the expanse where our planets play? Join a crew of astronauts on an inspiring new mission to explore the moon, the stars, and the far reaches of outer space. This out-of-this-world journey features: • Art that blends illustration with actual NASA photographs of space • An engaging narrative that uses endearing rhymes to introduce STEM concepts • A glossary that teaches space vocabulary words • A strong female protagonist and diverse crew of scientists in a celebration of NASA's goal of landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon This exciting adventure to the moon and beyond is sure to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts to reach for the stars.
Read All About It! (Ukrainian Edition)
by Laura Bush Jenna Bush HagerTranslated by Dasha Peipon, writer, editor and teacher, who’s originally from Ukraine, and Larysa Tsilyk, a Ukrainian poet, HarperCollins Children’s Books is happy to make available in ebook format this picture book in the Ukrainian language for no charge in the hopes that it will bring joy to displaced Ukrainian children and their families.A classroom adventure that will have readers racing to the shelves, from Mrs. Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna!Tyrone rules the school! He's king of the monkey bars, a math machine, and a science whiz.The only thing he doesn't like about school is reading. It's so boring! But when strange visitors start dropping by the classroom during story hour, Tyrone discovers there's more to books than just words on pages.
Read This Book If You Don't Want a Story
by Richard Phillips Eric ZelzMr. Book With No Story wants his pages uncluttered by pictures and plot lines, but images, questions, and ideas keep invading the unruly pages he is trying to police, ignoring his efforts to chase them away. Mr. Book is determined to share nothing with readers, but his pages have other ideas. It turns out that Mr. Book’s big fear is having nothing worthwhile to say, but in this fun, zany tribute to the creative process, he needn’t have worried. The bumbling blowhard of the first page inspires empathy and affection by the time the last page chimes in. The messages are simple: Stories are fun, and all of us can tell them.
Read a Rhyme, Write a Rhyme
by Jack Prelutsky Meilo SoWhen Jack Prelutksy posted the first couplet of a funny poem on a Web site and invited children to finish it, he expected about 100 responses. He got thousands. Now he has come up with an anthology of poems on 10 popular subjects by well-known poets and combined it with his own “poemstarts.” Included with each poemstart are suggestions for various ways the reader might continue the poem. With large type and a big red stop sign, it is made abundantly clear that the reader get a pencil and paper to complete the poem. Jack Prelutsky has been credited with making poetry fun for children to read. Now he is making poetry fun for children to write!
Read and Learn Bible
by American Bible SocietyTimeless stories from the Bible for children and parents to share. Parents and children can deepen their understanding of the Bible by reading Bible stories together. The Read and Learn Bible features stories from the Old and New Testament including: Genesis, Noah and the Flood, Exodus, Daniel in the Lion's Den, The Story of Queen Esther, The Nativity, Jesus the Teacher, Jesus Comes to Jerusalem, and many more. Illustrated in full color with callouts to help deepen the meaning of the stories, and parent pages to help in discussion, this is a Bible that children can share with their parents, and that parents will want to share with their children.
Read and See (I Like to Read)
by Bill KontziasCan you find 2 pigs and 4 birds? 3 balls? 5 dice and 2 planes? As children play this look-and-find game, they are developing essential early learning skills, including visual discrimination and the ability to follow directions. In gorgeous photographs that create poetry from the commonplace, Bill Kontzias invites children to READ AND SEE! At the same time, he challenges readers to a game that is both educational and fun with simple text.
Read the Signs (Into Reading, Level D #65)
by Sheila Bailey Abby JacksonFox and his friends are walking in the woods. But only Fox knows how to read the signs. What change is coming?