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The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop's Fable
by Dori Butler Laurence B. Knighton Jeffrey FuerstPerform this Aesop's fable about a Tortoise's attempt to beat Hare in a race.
The Tortoise and the Hare
by Shannon Eric Denton Mark PenningtonThe well known fable on the tortoise and the hare that emphasizes the importance of perseverance and effort.
The Tortoise and the Scare (Nancy Drew Clue Book #11)
by Carolyn KeeneHelp Nancy and her friends find a missing tortoise in the eleventh book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Nancy, Bess, and George have been looking forward to their school trip to the Wildlife Refuge for weeks. They’ve been studying all the different animals they’ll see there—pygmy hedgehogs, scarlet macaws, and ball pythons. Nancy is most excited to see the sixty-year-old tortoise—that hard-shelled creature is older than her dad. But when her class reaches the enclosure they find out the tortoise is on the loose! Nancy and her friends are on the case. Can they save the day before the class trip is over? Or will this sneaky reptile outsmart them all?
Tou-Can't!: A Little Sister Story
by Brandon ToddA funny, heartwarming story about one little sister who learns that, big or little, there's plenty of love to go around.All one little toucan wants is to be big like her sister, and to get to do all the things her big sister can do. Tie her own shoes? She tou-can't. Make her own breakfast? She tou-can't! Read her own books? She tou-can't, tou-can't, tou-can't!!!But when her big sister gets a cold and needs some help, the tables are turned, and our little bird sister learns just how helpful she can actually be.In this sweet and playful sister story, it's the little things that matter the most. Praise for Tou-Can't: "Sisterly affection and admiration sweetly serves to strengthen the rapport between siblings." --Kirkus Reviews
Toucans (South American Animals Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnToucans fill the rain forests with chatter. Learn all about these colorful birds and their habitats in Toucans.
Touch and Feel Baby Animals
by DkCome inside and discover the different textures of adorable baby animals.
Touch and Feel Bible Stories
by Beverly Larson Sarah DillardChildren learn timeless Bible stories while becoming even more involved in the word of God by feeling the fur of a tiger on his way to Noah's big boat or petting the woolly lamb in the stable where Christ was born. Picture descriptions added.
Touching (Learn About)
by Sonia W. BlackHow do we experience the world? Let's learn all about the five senses!The sense of touch is one of our five senses. And it is amazing! Every day it starts working the very same moment we wake. It tells us that our pillow feels soft, the floor is hard, the shower is hot, and the juice is cold. Touch also tells us that tickling feels good and bumping into something feels bad. Learn about feeling, how it works, and common problems and diseases connected with it with this perfect first introduction to the sense of touch!ABOUT THE SERIES:The human body is amazing! It gives us five different ways to learn about the world around us: through the eyes, through the skin, through the tongue, through the ears, and through the nose. Thanks to these parts of our bodies, we can see, feel, taste, hear, and smell. These are the five senses! Why do bananas taste so good? Why does tickling cause so much laughter? Illustrated with familiar examples, this fun nonfiction set in the Learn About series gives readers a close-up look at the five senses, and it teaches them how each of the senses work.
The Tough Kid Social Skills Book (Tough Kid Series)
by Susan Sheridan Tom OlingFocuses on teaching social skills to the student who displays excesses in noncompliance and aggression and deficits in self-management.
Tough Like Mum
by Lana ButtonWhat does it mean to be tough? Kim finds out in this moving mother-daughter story about family hardship, vulnerability and love, perfect for fans of Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors.Kim's mum is tough. Everyone says so. She can deal with unruly customers at the Red Rooster with a snap of her fingers.Kim is tough, too. She doesn't need to wear a hat to keep her ears warm. And she can make soup all by herself, even without the stove. Kim and her mum are tough. But Kim is learning that sometimes toughness doesn't look like what you'd expect. In this tender exploration of a mother-daughter relationship, Kim and her mother learn that in order to support and truly take care of each other, they need to be tough -- and that sometimes being tough means showing vulnerability and asking for help.
The Tough Tug (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Julie Rowe Wesley LoweNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Tour of the Human Body: Amazing Numbers--Fantastic Facts (Number Tours for Curious Kids)
by Jennifer BerneJennifer Berne takes children on a tour of the human body to reveal the wonders of how it works -- with some astonishing numbers and fascinating facts along the way.From our eyes to our toes, kids will find out what makes the human body tick. They&’ll discover that our hearts beat 100,000 times a day, which equals 36 MILLION times a year. And that our tongue&’s 8,000 taste buds can detect only 5 flavors. And that we have 60,000 miles of blood vessels, enough to circle the world more than twice!With such remarkable facts and numbers, and vivid informative illustrations by Dawn DeVries Sokol, this book takes your child on an entertainingly educational journey through the wonders of the human body.
Tove and the Island with No Address
by Lauren SoloyA gorgeous picture book homage to celebrated Moomin author Tove Jansson.Tove and her family go to the island with no address every summer. After checking to make sure that everything in the cabin is exactly as it should be, young Tove sets off on an adventure. She finds some interesting salvage on the beach, she visits the grotto and she offers to babysit her strange little friend's five wild daughters.But when the weather takes a turn, Tove finds this task is more than she bargained for . . .Through Lauren Soloy's brilliant art and storytelling, this imagined day on the island with no address pays tribute to Tove Jansson's wild and beautiful imagination and explores both the exhilaration of adventure and the comfort of coming home.
Tow Truck Joe (Tow Truck Joe)
by June SobelJoe the Tow and his pup, Patch, are on the go—and always there for a car or truck in need—in this rhyming picture book sure to appeal to fans of Little Blue Truck and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site!One for all! All for one! We can fix it! Let&’s have fun! Welcome to Drivedale, a busy little town full of cars and trucks to meet! Joe the Tow and Patch the Pup are there twenty-four hours a day to help friends in need and keep everyone rolling along smoothly. When a cookie-crumbling fender-bender brings traffic to a halt, Joe knows just how to turn the sticky situation into a delicious solution: by working together!
Tow Truck Joe Makes a Splash (Tow Truck Joe)
by June SobelBrimming with catchy rhymes, bright colors, and summer fun, this sequel to Tow Truck Joe will delight fans of the original and new readers alike! A delightful rhyming picture book from the author of The Goodnight Train.One for all! All for one!We can fix it! Let&’s have fun! It&’s a hot summer day in Motor City and Joe the Tow and Patch the Pup are very busy! When a back-up at the Splash &’n&’ Shine car wash causes a delay, Patch and Joe need help from their friends to save the day. There&’s no job too big for the Motor City friends when they work together!
Towed by Toad (Towed by Toad)
by Jashar AwanHop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a new series for fans of Frog and Toad and Little Blue Truck!"No time, Pop! Can't stop!"Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue!Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no?Toad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself — and can't! What happens when the helper needs help? Playful, funny and refreshingly sweet, Towed by Toad is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.
A Tower of Giraffes: Animal Bunches
by Anna WrightA drove of pigs, a romp of otters, an ostentation of peacocks, and a tower of giraffes. . . . This clever book introduces young readers to some of the words we use to refer to animals in a group. The ink, watercolor, and fabric collage art is brightly colored and uniquely sets this fun book apart from the crowd. Each page presents information about an animal and its group behavior, such as how geese fly in a V-shape and honk to encourage the leaders, and that sometimes tens of thousand of flamingos meet up in one location. <P><P>Lexile Measure: AD940L
The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
by Chana StiefelA moving biography of the woman who created The Tower of Life, a powerful exhibit at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. <p><p> There once was a girl named Yaffa. She loved her family, her home, and her beautiful Polish town that brimmed with light and laughter. She also loved helping her Grandma Alte in her photography studio. There, shopkeepers, brides, babies, and bar mitzvah boys posed while Grandma Alte captured their most joyous moments on film. And before the Jewish New Year, they sent their precious photographs to relatives overseas with wishes for good health and happiness. But one dark day, Nazi soldiers invaded the town. Nearly 3,500 Jewish souls—including family, friends, and neighbors of Yaffa—were erased. <p><p>This is the stunning true story of how Yaffa made it her life's mission to recover thousands of her town's photographs from around the world. Using these photos, she built her amazing TOWER OF LIFE, a permanent exhibit in the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, to restore the soaring spirit of Eishyshok. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Town Mouse Country Mouse
by Jan BrettMice overflowing with personality and richly detailed settings make this a favorite edition of the classic tale.Jan Brett introduces two engaging mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. But when they agree to swap homes, they are plunged into unexpected adventures at every turn.In a story filled with suspense and humor, lush green country scenes alternate with the elegant details of a fine Victorian townhouse, making this a breathtakingly beautiful picture book.
Toy Boat
by Randall de SèveA little boy has a toy boat. He made it out of a can, a cork, a yellow pencil, and some white cloth. The boy and his boat are inseparable, until one day when the wind pushes the toy boat out into the wide lake. Alone now, the little boat must face fierce waves, a grumpy ferry, a sassy schooner, and a growling speed boat. How the little boat misses the boy! But if he is going to survive, he must figure a way to do it on his own.Loren Long has a timeless and magical touch. As he did with The Little Engine That Could, he creates a world of toys and children that go right to the soul. Toy Boat will sail into young hearts and stay there.Praise for TOY BOAT* "With plenty of buoyant charm and imaginative artwork, this contemporary Little Toot has an abundance of child appeal."--Booklist, starred review"A resonant tale with wide appeal."--Publishers Weekly
The Toy Box (Rigby PM Plus Blue (Levels 9-11), Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level Q #Magenta (Level 2))
by RigbyWatch the little girl put her toys in the box. She puts in blocks, trucks, balls, rabbits, dolls, cars, and teddy bears.
Toy Box Heroes (Step into Reading)
by Christy WebsterDisney Infinity is an action-packed video game where players can create their own worlds and play with a mix of characters as wide-ranging as Jack Sparrow from Disney Pirates of the Caribbean to Mike from Disney/Pixar Monsters, Inc., to Anna from Disney Frozen. The world of Disney Infinity is filled with infinite possibilities—and endless fun! Kids will love this Step 3 beginning reader about Jack Sparrow, Rapunzel, and more characters from Disney Infinity!
Toy Dance Party (Toys Go Out #2)
by Emily Jenkins Paul ZelinskyLUMPHY, STINGRAY, AND Plastic are back! In this sequel to the hugely successfulToys Go Out, the lovable trio finds that their little girl has left for winter vacation and taken a box of dominoes, a stegosaurus puzzle, and two Barbie dolls--but not them. Could she have forgotten them? As the girl starts to grow up, the three best friends must join together to brave a blizzard, save the toy mice from the vacuum, and make sure that they'll always have the little girl's love. (And they still have time to throw an all-out dance party with the washing machine!) From the Hardcover edition.