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First Source to BMX Racing: Rules, Equipment, And Key Riding Tips (First Sports Source Ser.)
by Tyler OmothFirst Source to BMX shows kids the growing sport of BMX. From safety equipment to training tips and tricks, kids will be excited by stunning photographs and engaging text.
First Source to Football: Rules, Equipment, And Key Playing Tips (First Sports Source Ser.)
by Tyler OmothPrepare to hit the field. You’ll be ready to punt, pass, and kick after learning all you need to know to play this fun fall sport.
First Source to Gymnastics: Rules, Equipment, And Key Routine Tips (First Sports Source Ser.)
by Tracy Nelson MaurerFirst Source to Gymnastics shows kids the world of gymnastics. From equipment to training tips and scoring rules, kids will be excited by stunning photographs of gymnasts and engaging text.
First Source to Hockey: Rules, Equipment, And Key Playing Tips (First Sports Source Ser.)
by Tyler OmothPrepare to hit the ice. You’ll be ready to lace up your skates and go after the puck after learning all you need to know to play this fun winter sport.
First Source to Soccer: Rules, Equipment, And Key Playing Tips (First Sports Source Ser.)
by Danielle S. HammelefFirst Source to Soccer shows kids the growing sport of soccer. From equipment to training tips and positions, kids will be excited by stunning photographs and engaging text.
First Source to Volleyball: Rules, Equipment, And Key Playing Tips (First Sports Source Ser.)
by Tyler OmothFirst Source to Volleyball shows kids the world of volleyball. From equipment to training tips and player positions, kids will be excited by stunning photographs of real volleyball players and engaging text.
The First-Time Manager
by Jim McCormickThe trusted management classic and go-to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first-time manager, revised and updated to address modern management challenges.The jump from star employee to new manager is bigger than most people realize—with opportunities to fail at every step. Stumbling your way through isn’t an option.Learn to conquer every challenge like a pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager. For nearly four decades, this trusted guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the nitty-gritty realities of managing people.Leading meetings, hiring employees, motivating others, actively listening, staying calm under pressure, overcoming resistance—dozens of skills are hammered home with honest explanations of what to expect and how to excel. Examples and action steps round out the lessons.Plus, this seventh edition delivers new information that helps you manage across generations, use online performance appraisal tools, persuade with stories, oversee remote employees, build a team dynamic, match a boss’s style, and more.With little experience or training, a coveted promotion can become a trial by fire. No one needs that. Turn to the book that thousands have relied on to hit the ground running.
The First Wish (Jeanie & Genie #1)
by Trish GrantedIn the first book of the Jeanie and Genie series, new student Willow Davis turns fellow second grader Jeanie Bell&’s life upside down with her unbelievable, magical secret!For Jeanie Bell, things at Rivertown Elementary are nice, normal, and totally average—just the way she likes it. But when a new girl, Willow Davis, joins the school, all of a sudden strange things start happening. Will Willow&’s big secret ruin the girls&’ friendship—and change life in Rivertown forever? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The First Woman Cherokee Chief: Wilma Pearl Mankiller (Step into Reading)
by Patricia Morris BuckleyFind out all about Wilma Pearl Mankiller, the first woman Cherokee chief whose image will appear on a 2022 US quarter, in this Step 3 Biography Reader.In 1985, Wilma Pearl Mankiller became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She had to convince her people that the chief should be the best person for the job, man or woman.Before the English came to what is now the United States, Cherokee women and men shared the leadership of the tribe. This created balance. But the English colonists told the Native People that men should be in charge. It stayed that way for many years, until Wilma Pearl Mankiller made history. She used the concept of gaduji, of everyone helping each other, to make the Cherokee Nation strong. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots and popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.
Fiscal Hangover: How to Profit From The New Global Economy (Agora Series #9)
by Keith Fitz-GeraldThe rules of making money have changed-forever With the collapse of investment banks, trillion-dollar-plus government bailouts, and the Dow plunging like a rock, it's never been more important to understand-and actually profit from-the "new rules." Fact is, Fiscal Hangover, will give you an investing blueprint that will allow you to profit from the changing global economy. For the first time in 200 years, American consumers are stepping down from their position as the driving force behind the world's economy. In Fiscal Hangover, Keith Fitz-Gerald analyzes the declining power of the American consumer and introduces you to the resulting investment opportunities. Without question, the American consumer and the United States government have provided the rest of the world with liquidity in the form of cheap capital and abundant debt. But in light of recent economic events, the rules of the game have changed and that means you must change with them-if you intend on securing your financial future. Unlike most of today's finance books that simply examine the end of the American Empire, Fiscal Hangover shows you how to prepare for the fall, effectively allocate your investments, and thrive in the new global economy. This book offers specific analysis and concrete actionable steps for individual investors interested in grabbing their fair share of what will be the greatest wealth creation in the history of mankind. Examines our current financial situation and offers practical investment advice to overcome the challenges you'll face Analyzes the declining power of the American consumer and introduces you to the resulting investment opportunities Details new investing benchmarks and discusses why the old ones no longer work Explores big picture economic issues that will affect your individual investment endeavors The coming years may hold the greatest investment opportunities of our times, but in order to take advantage of this you'll need the insights that can only be found in Fiscal Hangover.
Fish (My First Animal Kingdom Encyclopedias Ser.)
by Lisa J. AmstutzWith their shiny scales and bright colors, pet fish put on a show! Some are wide and others are thin. Some have fantails and some have stripes. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behavior of pet fish, and discover why these silent swimmers make great pets.
Fish (My First Animal Kingdom Encyclopedias Ser.)
by Lisa J. AmstutzShine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
Fish (A\place For... Ser. #4)
by Melissa HigginsDid you know that electric eels can make 800 volts of electricity? Meet giant arapaimas, hungry piranhas, and other fascinating fish at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
Fish (Animal Classifications Ser.)
by Angela RoystonThis book is about all fish: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of fish in their natural environment.
Fish and Crab
by Marianna CoppoFish and Crab are best friends, always there for each other. When it's time for bed, Crab is ready to go to sleep, but Fish is still wide awake, wondering: What is that noise—that ooh, ooh? What if aliens abduct us as we sleep? What if it rains frogs? What if . . . so many things?! <P><P>From Marianna Coppo, the author of Petra, Such a Good Boy, and A Brave Cat, comes a picture book about the friendship between two very different aquarium inhabitants. At once relatable and reassuring, Fish and Crab shows the youngest of readers that it is okay to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings—not just at bedtime, but anytime. And that even the biggest worries and "what ifs" are easier to cope with—and move on from—when someone you love and trust is there to listen. <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>
Fish and Sun (I Can Read Comics Level 1)
by Sergio RuzzierIntroducing I Can Read Comics, a new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.One day, a bored little fish journeys up to the surface of the ocean, where it meets the sun. A wonderful friendship blooms… Only, right in the middle of their fun, the sun starts to set! Fish and Sun is a powerful story about newfound friendship by Sergio Ruzzier."Painted seascapes in rich colors warm the early reader comic's minimal text, and small details—Fish sleeps underwater with a small pillow—will draw laughter." (Publishers Weekly)Fish and Sun is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading. Junior Library Guild SelectionAn ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title
Fish and Wave (I Can Read Comics Level 1)
by Sergio RuzzierLet’s read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. <p><p>When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what’s a fish to do? Fish and Wave by Sergio Ruzzier is a playful exploration of what it really means to go with the flow. <p><p>Fish and Wave is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading. <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>
Fish Are Not Afraid of Doctors (Maud the Koala)
by J. E. MorrisMaud the koala knows a visit to the doctor will help keep her healthy--so why is she so scared?Maud gets nervous waiting at the doctor's office for a checkup, so she looks to the fish tank in the waiting room for comfort. Fish don't have to go to the doctor--she wishes she could be a fish. So when Maud has to get a shot, she shuts her eyes and pretends exactly that: She becomes an aquatic version of herself and pretends to swim through the sea, blowing bubbles and meeting other marine life, until she hears the doctor telling her it's all done!J. E. Morris's charming illustrations and comic-like panels make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime.
Fish Finelli: Ghosts Don't Wear Glasses (Medieval Mysteries #3)
by Jessica Warrick E. S. FarberWhooping Hollow bully, Bryce Billings, dares Fish Finelli and his friends to enter the one-legged whaler's long-abandoned haunted house on the night of a full moon. As they prepare for entry, they discover that if an heir to the house doesn't come forward by the end of the week, Bryce's dad will tear it down to build a resort. Determined not to let this historic (if ghost-infested!) house be destroyed, Fish and his friends decode a secret message, explore a hidden tunnel, and tail a newcomer to town to determine if there really is an heir. They're racing against the clock, but will they be fast enough to ensure Bryce and his dad don't get their way?
Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family's Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp
by Katie YamasakiFor two boys in a Japanese American family, everything changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States went to war. With the family forced to leave their home and go to an internment camp, Jimmy loses his appetite. Older brother Taro takes matters into his own hands and, night after night, sneaks out of the camp and catches fresh fish for Jimmy to help make him strong again. This affecting tale of courage and love is an adaptation of the author's true family story, and includes a letter to readers with more information about the historical background and inspiration.
Fish Had a Wish (I Like to Read)
by Michael GarlandFish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he's happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.