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Candy Experiments (Candy Experiments Ser. #1)
by Loralee LeavittCandy is more than a sugary snack. With candy, you can become a scientific detective. You can test candy for secret ingredients, peel the skin off candy corn, or float an &“m&” from M&M&’s. You can spread candy dyes into rainbows, or pour rainbow layers of colored water. You'll learn how to turn candy into crystals, sink marshmallows, float taffy, or send soda spouting skyward. You can even make your own lightning.Candy Experiments teaches kids a new use for their candy. As children try eye-popping experiments, such as growing enormous gummy worms and turning cotton candy into slime, they&’ll also be learning science. Best of all, they&’ll willingly pour their candy down the drain.Candy Experiments contains 70 science experiments, 29 of which have never been previously published. Chapter themes include secret ingredients, blow it up, sink and float, squash it, and other fun experiments about color, density, and heat. The book is written for children between the ages of 7 and 10, though older and younger ages will enjoy it as well. Each experiment includes basic explanations of the relevant science, such as how cotton candy sucks up water because of capillary action, how Pixy Stix cool water because of an endothermic reaction, and how gummy worms grow enormous because of the water-entangling properties.
The Candy Factory Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities #18)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerWhen Grandfather's friend Mrs. Winkles needs some extra workers at her candy factory, the Boxcar Children are thrilled to help. What could be more fun than spending their days making candy? But working in the factory isn't as sweet as they expected.
Candy Fairies: 1 Chocolate Dreams
by Helen PerelmanIn Chocolate Dreams, Cocoa the Chocolate Fairy is blamed for the missing chocolate eggs. But soon the other fairies discover that it's the sour troll Mogu who is toying with their candies. He has stolen the chocolate eggs for his own! Cocoa and Princess Lolli go on a dangerous adventure over the Frosted Mountains to save the eggs, and get Mogu to stop his bitter plan. They have to outwit the salty old troll in order to save the chocolate eggs and restore the balance of Sugar Valley once again.
Candy Fairies: 3 Caramel Moon
by Helen PerelmanThe crop of candy corns is shrinking! Is someone playing a trick? Mellie the Caramel Fairy and her friends will find out! At the Harvest Festival all the fairies expect to eat candy corn, but Mellie discovers that the Chuchies are back and have been digging in the fields, pulling up the candy corns before the fairies can collect them. Princess Lolli will see that the Chuchies learn a lesson, and Mellie and her friends harvest a new crop of candy corn just in time.
Candy Fairies: 4 Cool Mint
by Helen PerelmanThe Mints are the smallest fairies in Sugar Valley with perhaps the biggest job, especially in the winter months. The Marshmallow Run sledding competition is the highlight of the winter, but this year it's Dash the Mint Fairy's responsibility to make a new candy cane throne for Princess Lolli. But she is more interested in going marshmallow sledding. When Mogu the Sour Troll challenges her to a sledding race, the fate of the peppermint sticks hangs in the balance. Can Dash defeat the troll and complete the throne?
Candy Fairies 2: Rainbow Swirl
by Helen PerelmanIn Rainbow Swirl, Raina is a young Gummy fairy who takes her duties very seriously and carefully tends the Gummy Forest. She follows the fairy guidebook rules to the letter and is getting ready for the annual candy contest at the castle. The night before the event a terrible storm hits Sugar Valley and the winds and rain swirl all the colours of the candies together. It's a huge mess! Dot, a wise Candy Castle Fairy, pairs up with Raina. They wind up creating a new rainbow hue to decorate all the candies just in time for the annual candy contest held in the Gummy Forest. While the candy is not traditional, Raina wins for originality and is proud of her work.
Candy Is Dandy (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #38)
by Carolyn Keene Jan Naimo JonesSUGAR, COCOA, CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE -- A MISSING CANDY FORMULA MAKES A STICKY MESS! What could be sweeter than a visit to Zuckerman's Zonked Candy Factory? Nancy and her class will see how their favorite candy is made, and even get free samples. Mr. Zuckerman himself gives the grand tour past the sparkling machines that spit out Sticky Gummy Goo, Karamel Krunchettes, Frostee Jewels, and more. Then Mr. Zuckerman tells the kids he has dreamed up the perfect candy. He even shows them the paper with the secret recipe. But when the visit is over, the recipe has disappeared and no one can find it! Is the greatest candy lost for good?
Candy Kingdom Chaos
by Carolyn Keene Peter FrancisHelp Nancy and her friends solve a sweet mystery at the new Candy Kingdom amusement park in the seventh book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.The new Candy Kingdom theme park is opening in River Heights and Nancy, Bess, and George can’t wait! The park is supposed to have candy-themed rides, attractions, arcade games, and more, so when Bess wins four free passes to the park, she invites Nancy, George and their good friend, Nadine Nardo to check it out. But Nadine’s wristband goes missing after the first ride! Nancy and her friends know that all of the wristbands were tied securely, so it couldn’t have just fallen off. Can Nancy, Bess, and George track down the stolen wristband before their sweet day at Candy Kingdom turns sour?
Candy Kisses (JoJo and BowBow #2:)
by JoJo Siwa"There's no holiday like Valentine's Day... ...At least according to JoJo Siwa--candy hearts and frilly tutus are two of her favorite things! This year she's hosting a Valentine's-themed sleepover with BowBow and her friends. (Party time!!!) Best of all, JoJo has a new dance workshop to look forward to, with a big performance at the end. When the news breaks that one dancer will get to shine in a solo, the snarky Queen Bs--Bree, Bahi, and Belle--begin to stir up trouble. Enter, JoJo and BowBow! Can the dazzling duo come up with a plan to hold the drama and deliver each dancer the sweetest Valentine's Day surprise yet? "
Cangrejos (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level J #71)
by Heather HammondsNIMAC-sourced textbook. Los cangrejos son animales que viven en la tierra y en el agua. Hay muchos tipos de cangrejos. Hay cangrejos grandes y cangrejos pequeños. Algunos cangrejos se esconden de otros animales. ¡Es divertido aprender sobre los cangrejos!
Canine Heaven
by Gary WoodsonCanine Heaven is an endearing story of hope fulfilled in the lives of Quito and Ben, two canine friends for life.Canine Heaven is based on Gary Woodson’s real-life experiences with two of his family’s nine dogs. It is told from the dogs’ perspective and is engaging and sweet and resonates with young readers. Canine Heaven is designed to help children identify with the life and longing of every dog to unite with a canine-loving family where they may live out their life happy and healthy. In Canine Heaven, two dogs – Quito and Ben – search for a new home after having been abandoned, again. Recognizing the poverty and frailty of Ben, Quito sets out on his own to find a dog-loving family who will adopt the two of them. Through a series of trials and disappointments, Quito meets a man in a cowboy hat whom he hopes will offer him and Ben a permanent home. When the man informs Quito that he already has six dogs and could not adopt him, Quito’s hopes are dashed. Why couldn’t he and Ben be as lucky as the other six dogs? Or, would an unexpected guest change this cowboy’s mind the following morning? Themes of friendship, perseverance, compassion and sacrifice abound as Canine Heaven celebrates the experience of coming home.
Canoe Days
by Gary Paulsen Ruth Wright PaulsenOpening this book is like sitting down in a canoe, taking up a paddle, and gliding out into the summer beauty of a hidden lake. In this picture book that is as refreshing and inviting as a perfect canoe day, a fawn peeks out from the trees as ducklings fan out behind their mother. Butterflies pause and fish laze beneath the lily pads. Ruth Wright Paulsen's sunlit paintings and Gary Paulsen's poetic text capture all the peace and pleasure of a day when water and sky are one.
Can't Sleep
by Chris RaschkaWhen you can't sleep, there's a friend for you in the night skyFor a little puppy who can't fall asleep, a darkened bedroom can be a lonely place. As his family prepares for bed, he lies awake and is frightened. It is very dark . . . but he is not alone. Outside his window, the moon rises in the sky. The moon promises to stay awake and keep him safe. There's nothing to fear at night when the moon is keeping watch. And in the morning, it's the puppy's turn to keep watch for the sleeping moon.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Can't Wait Till Christmas
by Mike HuckabeeA New York Times bestseller! One of America's most prominent and personable politicians shares his mischievous side in a heartwarming story of a childhood Christmas. Mike is desperate to get a football for Christmas. Then one day in the middle of December, a box that looks the exact right size appears under his family's Christmas tree. Mike just can't handle the temptation! He convinces his sister Pat that they should open their gifts and play with them THIS INSTANT. And that's what they do. But on Christmas morning, the muddy football gives them away. After talking about the real meaning of Christmas and how some things are worth waiting for, Mike and Pat learn the benefit of patience, making the following Christmas more delightful than ever.
Can't You Sleep, Dotty?
by Tim WarnesDotty, the puppy, just cannot get to sleep in her new home. One after another the other pets try to help by suggesting what they would do to fall asleep. But nothing helps. Finally, all of the new friends find comfort - and sleep - snuggled together in Dotty's bed!
Canta conmigo: La historia de Selena Quintanilla
by Diana LópezUn libro de cuentos ilustrado que celebra la vida y el legado de Selena Quintanilla, la querida Reina de la Música Tejana.Desde su etapa mas temprana, la joven Selena sabía como conectarse con la gente y unirlos con la música. Canta conmigo sigue su ascenso al estrellato, desde su puesto al frente de la banda familiar, cantando en rodeos y fiestas de quinceañera, hasta su presentación frente a miles en el Astrodomo de Houston. Los lectores jóvenes se sentirán empoderados por la dedicación de Selena--aprendiendo el idioma español aún siendo adolescente, diseñando su propio vestuario, y viajando por toda la nación, compartiendo con el mundo el orgullo por sus raíces mexico-americanas y su amor a la música y a la moda.
Cantaba la rana / The Frog Was Singing
by Rita Rosa Ruesga ScholasticScholastic and Latin Grammy nominee Rita Rosa Ruesga have joined together to bring a wonderful bilingual songbook.¡Las canciones infantiles más populares de Latinoamérica! Con la letra de las canciones en español e inglés, las partituras correspondientes y hermosas ilustraciones, esta colección es una introducción ideal a la rica tradición musical de los países hispanohablantes. A los chicos les encantará.
Cantora: Mercedes Sosa, the Voice of Latin America
by Melisa Fernández NitscheSing out! With a stunning, graphic style and a melodious text, this picture book tells the story of Latin American icon Mercedes Sosa and how she became the voice of a people from exile to triumph.What if a voice became a symbol of justice?I&’m here to offer my heart, said that voice.The folk rhythm of the bombo drum beats like a heart, with a resonant voice singing the truth of her people. Mercedes Sosa sang about what it means to be human, and her songs of struggle always spoke the truth of the injustice that so many workers and families in Latin America faced. As a teen, she won a local radio contest, and as her confidence grew, so did her fame. From a folk festival to Carnegie Hall and the Sistine Chapel, Mercedes performed the world over, sharing stories through song. But not everyone loved her singing: a military dictatorship ruled over Argentina, and they saw the power of her voice. Even from exile, Mercedes Sosa was a beacon of freedom for her people, and when she returned to her homeland, she persisted in her work: to be the voice of the voiceless.Adding a personal touch as a fellow Argentinean, Melisa Fernández Nitsche fills her debut picture book with bright and breathtaking illustrations that will surely inspire and empower young readers as they read about the impact one person's voice can have.
Cantora (Spanish Edition): Mercedes Sosa, la voz de Latinoamérica
by Melisa Fernández NitscheSing out! With a stunning, graphic style and a melodious text, this picture book tells the story of Latin American icon Mercedes Sosa and how she became the voice of a people from exile to triumph.What if a voice became a symbol of justice?I&’m here to offer my heart, said that voice.The folk rhythm of the bombo drum beats like a heart, with a resonant voice singing the truth of her people. Mercedes Sosa sang about what it means to be human, and her songs of struggle always spoke the truth of the injustice that so many workers and families in Latin America faced. As a teen, she won a local radio contest, and as her confidence grew, so did her fame. From a folk festival to Carnegie Hall and the Sistine Chapel, Mercedes performed the world over, sharing stories through song. But not everyone loved her singing: a military dictatorship ruled over Argentina, and they saw the power of her voice. Even from exile, Mercedes Sosa was a beacon of freedom for her people, and when she returned to her homeland, she persisted in her work: to be the voice of the voiceless.Adding a personal touch as a fellow Argentinean, Melisa Fernández Nitsche fills her debut picture book with bright and breathtaking illustrations that will surely inspire and empower young readers as they read about the impact one person's voice can have.
Capacidad (Math Counts, New and Updated)
by Henry PluckroseAn introduction to capacity for the youngest readers!Una serie de libros para introducir a los lectores jóvenes a conceptos matemáticos fundamentales, ¡ahora en español!Math Counts series introduces young readers (grades K-3) to early math concepts. Real-world examples and corresponding photos make math concepts easy to grasp.Capacity is the word used to describe the most that a container can hold.Capacidad es la palabra que usamos para describir lo máximo que puede contener un recipiente, incluso si está vacío. Para medir la capacidad se utilizan tazas, onzas líquidas, litros y cuartos. Con ejemplos de la vida real, fotografías convincentes y textos inspiradores, ¡esta es la introducción perfecta al concepto matemático de "capacidad" para los lectores más jóvenes!Sobre le Serie:Publicada originalmente en los años 90 y actualizada recientemente, esta revolucionaria serie superventas inicia a los niños en el camino de aprender a comunicarse y razonar matemáticamente.La base de las matemáticas son las ideas, y estos libros se han desarrollado para que los niños vean, hablen, toquen y experimenten con estas ideas. Las fotografías atractivas y el texto sencillo y directo hacen de esta serie una herramienta perfecta para leer individualmente o en voz alta. Diez conceptos matemáticos fundamentales, uno para cada libro de la serie, están desarrollados de forma excelente, y ofrecen un apoyo curricular ideal. Esta serie es la mejor manera de iniciar el camino hacia el dominio de las matemáticas.
Capacity (Math Counts: Updated Editions)
by Henry PluckroseAn introduction to capacity for the youngest readers!Math Counts series introduces young readers (grades K-3) to early math concepts. Real-world examples and corresponding photos make math concepts easy to grasp.Capacity is the word used to describe the most that a container can hold.
Caperucita Roja: 3 cuentos predliectos de alrededor del mundo (Cuentos multiculturales)
by Jessica GundersonThink there's just one fairy tale with a girl who meets danger in disguise? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Little Red Riding Hood stories. Visit Germany, Italy, and Taiwan, and find out whose "sick grandmother" is a tiger, and who is saved not by a "kind hunter" but by a talking river. Fully translated Spanish text.
Capital Mysteries #10: The Election-Day Disaster (Capital Mysteries #10)
by Ron RoyLate at night KC and Marshall are sleeping out on the White House lawn when they see suspicious lights flickering at the top of the Washington Monument. If that's not strange enough, the next day a monkey is found inside the building! KC and Marshall set off on a wild adventure to solve a 100-year-old mystery that involves a jewel thief, long-lost diamonds, and one of Washington's most famous and historic landmarks.
Capital Mysteries #11: The Secret at Jefferson’s Mansion (Capital Mysteries #11)
by Ron RoyLate at night KC and Marshall are sleeping out on the White House lawn when they see suspicious lights flickering at the top of the Washington Monument. If that's not strange enough, the next day a monkey is found inside the building! KC and Marshall set off on a wild adventure to solve a 100-year-old mystery that involves a jewel thief, long-lost diamonds, and one of Washington's most famous and historic landmarks.
Capital Mysteries #12: The Ghost at Camp David (Capital Mysteries #12)
by Ron Roy Timothy BushAll aboard the D. C. train for the 13th book in the Washington mystery series, Capital Mysteries! Marshall and KC have tickets to ride! They're taking the express train from Union Station-it even has a special VIP car at the back just for the vice president, the kids, and the secret service agents to travel in. But while KC and Marshall are exploring the train, someone unhitches the vice president's car! And now that someone is searching, car by car, for KC and Marshall. There's nowhere to run! Fro...