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Forces And Motion In Sports
by Glen PhelanLearn about the forces and motions behind sports that people enjoy. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
Forces Make Things Move
by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyForces are at work all around you. They affect things as small as a toy car and as big as the earth! Forces make things move, but they also make things stop. Some forces are very strong, but other forces are so weak, you can't feel them at all. But what are forces, and how do they work? Read and find out!
Forces in Action
by Lawrence Hall of Science University of California at BerkeleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Forest Fairy Crafts: Enchanting Fairies & Felt Friends from Simple Supplies
by Lenka Vodicka-Paredes Asia Currie28 toymaking projects for kids, featuring faeries, zombies, gnomes, leprechauns, and more.•Make magical fairies, scary zombies, and cute gnomes with simple supplies and sewing skills•Learn easy crafting skills like hand sewing, finger knitting, sewing buttons and sequins, and using patterns•Have a fairy-crafting party! Projects are perfect for birthday parties, play dates, and afternoon playtimeWelcome to Fairyland! Inside this book, you’ll find more than 28 projects that’ll make the most of your imagination. Whether you want to make flower fairies, zombie sprites or forest gnomes, there's something in here to get you started! You can even craft a treasure pocket to hide all your creations in. Best of all, you’ll learn new sewing skills that you can show off to your pals!
Forest Friends: Level 2 (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by ZondervanThese exciting photos and facts show children the wonders of God’s creation. Includes simple text perfect for level two readers. Titles include: Rainforest Creatures; Under the Sea; Birds of the Air; Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Freezing Friends; and Creatures Down Under. Rainforest Creatures features unusual yet familiar animals like the sloth and the tree kangaroo and facts about their habitat. Under the Sea will feature facts about sea creatures such as the giant squid, baseball fish, and the blue-ringed octopus. Birds of the Air will include facts about flying friends like the macaw, toucan, flamingo, and yellow-bellied sapsucker. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs will tell about stinkbugs, dung beetles, killer bees, and more. Creatures Down Under will tell about the platypus, kookaburra, kangaroo, and crocodile and coral. Freezing Friends will focus on Polar bears, seal, penguin, and walrus. Farm Animal Babies will focus on familiar farm animal babies, their special names, and characteristics. Forest Animal Babies will focus on fun forest animal babies like raccoons, mountain lions, and baby birds and their special characteristics. Jungle Animal Babies will focus on fun jungle animal babies like monkeys, panthers, and baby birds and their special characteristics.
Forest Frights (Scare School Diaries #2)
by Jarrett LernerBash the ghost learns to work with trouble-loving vampires in this second book in the sweet and spooky chapter book series by acclaimed author Jarrett Lerner.At the start of his second session at Scare School, the world&’s premiere institution for elementary scare instruction, Bash is feeling a bit more confident and excited about his classes starting up again. But when Vlad and Vicky, the mischievous vampires, join his group project, Bash starts worrying if this mean-spirited duo are going to take a bite out of his good grade!
Forest: A See to Learn Book (See to Learn #1)
by Kate Moss GamblinForest: A See to Learn Book is the first book in a series of non-fiction picture books for very young children, using lyrical phrasing to encourage a sensitive perception of the natural world and a caring connection with it.Through gentle questions, the text asks young readers to consider what they see and experience in the forest through the seasons — animal tracks, tiny creatures in the soil, birds soaring in the sky above, towering trees, shade and dappled sunlight — drawing local connections alongside those of a global sensibility.Stunningly beautiful illustrations show a child and grownup exploring the forest, appreciating its beauty, learning its secrets and enjoying moments of wonder, all first steps toward developing a lifelong awareness of our interconnectedness to the Earth and our impact on the environment.Key Text Featuresauthor’s noteCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.5Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.
Forever Cousins
by Laurel GoodluckIn this Native American story, Kara and Amanda are best-friend cousins. Then Kara leaves the city to move back to the Rez. Will their friendship stay the same?Kara and Amanda hate not being together. Then it's time for the family reunion on the Rez. Each girl worries that the other hasn't missed her. But once they reconnect, they realize that they are still forever cousins. This story highlights the ongoing impact of the 1950s Indian Relocation Act on Native families, even today. This tender story about navigating change reminds readers that the power of friendship and family can bridge any distance.
Forever Home: A Dog and Boy Love Story
by Henry ColeA heart-tugging story about an abandoned dog who is looking for a forever home -- and a boy who finds him!★ “An exquisitely rendered, touching story of companionship and belonging." – Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "This sweet and touching story will prove a worthy addition to any collection." -- School Library Journal, starred reviewThere is a dog that no one wants. Abandoned and afraid, he must use his wits to survive the city's streets. Sadly, no one comes for him.Meanwhile, not far away, there is a boy who wants a dog more than anything in the world. But his room is a mess. He needs to help more around the house. And his parents tell him he must learn to be more responsible. Little does the boy know, there is a dog nearby longing for a forever home and someone to love him. And that dog has his eye on our boy!Henry Cole masterfully weaves together two tender storylines that result in a hearttugging wordless picture book that celebrates love, kindness, and compassion for animals.
Forget Me Not: Read & Listen Edition
by Nancy Van LaanYoung readers are given an emotionally powerful yet accessible introduction to what it is like having a close family member with Alzheimer&’s disease in this deeply resonant story about the relationship between a girl and her grandmother. Grandma&’s whole family is concerned as they start to notice that she is becoming more and more forgetful. After they find her wandering the neighborhood, they need to make an important decision on her behalf—that the time has come for her to move out of her house and into an assisted living community where she can have the best care possible.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Forget-Me-Not Lake (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #3)
by Poppy GreenSophie Mouse wishes she could play in the water at Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends, but she can’t because she’s a mouse. Or can she? Find out in this third book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.Sophie Mouse likes being a mouse. So she’s excited that she and her classmates are making presentations for school about life as the type of animal they are. Sophie has already made a list of things she can do—run fast, scurry into small places, and more. But while playing at Forget-Me-Not Lake with her friends Hattie Frog and Owen Snake, Sophie realizes one thing she definitely can’t do: swim!Hattie and Owen are having so much fun in the water, and Sophie will never be able to join them. Sophie starts to think that being a mouse isn’t so special, after all. When Sophie’s friends notice her disappointment, can they figure out a way to get her out on the water?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Formas de animales (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level D #17)
by Heather HammondsLos distintos animales hacen cosas diferentes. Por eso tienen formas y tamaños distintos. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Formas y Figuras (Math Counts, New and Updated)
by Henry PluckroseUna serie de libros para introducir a los lectores jovenes a conceptos matematicos fundamentales, ¡ahora en espanol!Triangulos, cuadrados, rectangulos, circulos y hexagonos son tipos de formas y figuras. Y son faciles de reconocer en nuestra vida diaria. Con ejemplos del mundo real, fotografias convincentes y textos inspiradores, ¡esta es la introduccion perfecta al concepto matematico de "formas y figuras" para los lectores mas jovenes!Sobre la serie: Publicada originalmente en los anos 90 y actualizada recientemente, esta revolucionaria serie superventas inicia a los ninos en el camino de aprender a comunicarse y razonar matematicamente.La base de las matematicas son las ideas, y estos libros se han desarrollado para que los ninos vean, hablen, toquen y experimenten con estas ideas. Las fotografias atractivas y el texto sencillo y directo, hacen de esta serie una herramienta perfecta para leer individualmente o en voz alta. Diez conceptos matematicos fundamentales, uno para cada libro de la serie, estan 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 matematicas.
Fort-Building Time
by Megan Wagner LloydGrab your blankets and pillows! From the creators of Finding Wild, a new picture book that follows the changing of the seasons and is as cozy as a fort. Winter, spring, summer, fall. Each season brings new materials to make the perfect fort. From leaves to snow, from mud to sand, there is a different fort throughout the year. As a group of friends explore and build through the seasons, they find that every fort they make is a perfect fort. From the team behind Finding Wild, which Publishers Weekly called &“a sparkling debut&” and a &“whimsical meditation on the idea of wildness,&” Megan Wagner Lloyd and Abigail Halpin are together again for a portrayal of a classic childhood endeavor that is perfect all year long.
Fortress of the Stone Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters)
by Tracey WestDrake has to stop an evil wizard in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!An evil wizard named Astrid is plotting to become the most powerful wizard in the world. She is collecting ingredients for a dangerous spell, and it is up to the Dragon Masters to stop her from casting it. Drake and Mina travel to the Fortress of the Stone Dragon to warn the Stone Dragon's Dragon Master, Caspar, that Astrid is on her way there. But will the evil wizard's dark magic overpower the Dragon Masters?
Fortunately
by Remy CharlipGood and bad luck accompany Ned from New York to Florida on his way to a surprise party. Images and image descriptions available.
Fortune Cookie Fortunes
by Grace LinCrack, crack, crack! The cookies snap open and the family’s fortunes are revealed. Mei Mei wants to know how hers will come true. Jie Jie scoffs—they never come true. But Pacy isn’t so sure. As she waits and watches, she notices magical things happening in her family. Could the fortunes really be right? And what about Pacy’s fortune: “You will see the world in a new way”? Well, yes, it’s true! Pacy has been seeing the world through fortune cookies!This exhuberantly illustrated story about every kid’s favorite part of a Chinese meal also includes a brief history of the fortune cookie.What will your fortune be? Crack! Open up a cookie and find out.
Fortune's Kiss
by Amber ClementAre you willing to risk everything for a chance to be kissed by fortune?Drink and let your soul be measured.Welcome to Fortune&’s Kiss, where you can attain your wildest dreams, but the price of admission . . . may be your life. For the first time in a decade, the legendary gambling den, Fortune&’s Kiss, has returned to Ciudad Milagro. The game is Lotería. As starry-eyed children, best friends Mayté and Lorena made a pact to enter the den together, but much has changed: strong, proud Mayté, sole daughter of the disgraced Robles family, dreams of becoming a famous painter, while beautiful Lo suffers at the hands of her powerful—and abusive—father. With its return, the pair enter the mystical den. Once inside, they realize that beneath the enchanting glamour, the salon hides treacherous secrets—like the old, predatory magic beating in its heart. And it is ravenous. Round after round, the girls scheme, lie, flirt, do what&’s necessary to win. But when bodies begin piling up, all bets—and friendships—are off as each girl learns exactly how far she&’s willing to go to ensure she leaves the table on top. See, this Lotería is no children&’s diversion. It is a deadly game of chance that may just eat them alive.Step into the enchanting and perilous world of Fortune's Kiss, a captivating addition to the world of young adult fantasy books that blends the allure of a vivid, rich second world fantasy with the intensity of a life-or-death gamble. With its unique blend of Latinx culture, supernatural thrills, and a high-stakes magical competition, this gripping fantasy book for teens will appeal to readers seeking a fresh twist in YA books.
Fossil Frenzy
by Franklin W. Dixon Scott BurroughsA missing dinosaur tooth makes for a massive investigation in this Hardy Brothers Secret Files Mystery.Frank and Joe are excited for their field trip to the Bayport Museum of Natural History with their science club. Not only will they get to see some awesome dinosaur skeletons on display, but they also get to go on their very own fossil dig on the museum grounds. At the dig, fellow classmate Tico uncovers an old dinosaur tooth--even though Tico's biggest competition in the club, Aisha, claims she found it first. And when Tico realizes his tooth is missing--a tooth that turns out to be immensely valuable--all signs point to Aisha. But is she really the culprit? It's up to Frank and Joe to dig deep for the answers in a case that is bigger than they ever imagined!
Fossils (Earth Materials and Systems)
by Keli SipperleyPlants and animals from millions of years ago left behind fossils. Fossils can teach people about the past. They are also used for fuel. Discover why fossils are an important part of nature!
Fossils Tell of Long Ago (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by AlikiWhat is a fossil?Sometimes it's the imprint of an ancient leaf in a rock. Sometimes it's a woolly mammoth, frozen for thousands of years in the icy ground. Sometimes it's the skeleton of a stegosaurus that has turned to stone.A fossil is anything that has been preserved, one way or another, that tells about life on Earth. But you can make a fossil, too—something to be discovered a million years from now—and this book will tell you how.
Fossils for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Dinosaur Bones, Ancient Animals, and Prehistoric Life on Earth (Junior Scientists)
by Ashley HallUncover the ancient past—a guide to fantastic fossils for kids ages 6 to 8Set off on an amazing adventure into the prehistoric past when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Fossils for Kids is filled with fascinating photographs and captivating facts that will teach junior fossil hunters how fossils form, where they are found, and tips on how to identify them.Start by learning more about some of your favorite dinosaurs—from Velociraptor to Tyrannosaurus rex—and where you can see the coolest dinosaur skeletons. Then discover the creatures that predate even the dinosaurs! You'll meet famous birds, like the Archaeopteryx, explore tiny invertebrate trilobites, and learn which ancient plant is the source of a delicious drink—root beer!Fossils for Kids includes:Beyond dinos—You won't just be learning about dinosaurs; this book covers mammals, other reptiles, and plant fossils.Greater knowledge—Use the fun sidebars to dive deeper into the fossil world and get more hands-on learning.Clear images—The colorful pictures allow you to easily identify fossils.It's time to unearth your scientific curiosity—there's no telling what you'll find using Fossils for Kids as your guide.
Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
by Cokie Roberts#1 New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts brings young readers a stunning nonfiction picture book that highlights the female patriots of the American Revolution. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor–winning artist Diane Goode, Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies reveals the incredible accomplishments of the women who orchestrated the American Revolution behind the scenes.Roberts traces the stories of heroic, patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others. Details are gleaned from their letters, private journals, lists, and ledgers. The bravery of these women’s courageous acts contributed to the founding of America and spurred the founding fathers to make this a country that “remembered the ladies.”This compelling book, based on the author's acclaimed work for adults, Founding Mothers, includes a rich time line, biographies, an author’s note, and additional web resources in the back matter. Parents and educators looking for a more in-depth book beyond the Rosie Revere and Rad Women series will welcome Founding Mothers.
Four (Bookworms Count on It!)
by Dana Meachen RauThe simple and engaging text and photos of Count on It! accomplish two things at once: They teach children how to count as well as to read. The direct correspondence between image and text and consistent format make these books ideal for the beginning reader and mathematician. Other books in this series are available in this library.