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Stealing Popular
by Trudi TrueitIn middle school, popularity is power--and in this modern spin on a Robin Hood tale, Coco Sherwood is bringing justice to the social scene.At Briar Green Middle School, you are either a Somebody, a Sorta-body, or a Nobody. Twelve-year-old Coco Sherwood falls directly in the Nobody category--the kids who are considered the misfits and outcasts of the school. It's not fair. It's not right. And it's time to even the score. With clever planning and sneaky tactics, Coco becomes the Robin Hood of Briar Green. Girls who never thought they had a chance to be noticed are now making cheer squad and turning into beauty queens. But when Coco takes on the ultimate challenge--taking down Popular Girl #1 Dijon Randle--her dream of equality on the middle-school social ladder may turn into a nightmare. Can Coco and the rest of the Nobodies triumph in a world where popularity is power? Or will the Somebodies win--again?
Stealing Starlight (Star Darlings #1)
by Disney Group Disney Team Ahmet Zappa Shana ZappaA girl on Earth has made a terrible wish. And it's one that could hurt her best friend. Now Vivica, Starling Academy's mean girl, is on her way to help grant it. The Star Darlings must stop her--otherwise Rancora's evil power will be restored. But will they be able to change the wisher's bitter heart?
Stealing the Game (Streetball Crew #2)
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Raymond ObstfeldChris Richards has always looked up to Jax, his older brother and his parents' "golden child." Lately, though, Jax has been full of surprises. First he dropped out of law school; then he started hanging out with some shifty-looking friends. One day Jax asks Chris to recruit his best middle school teammates for a pick-up basketball game in the park. Chris doesn't think much of it until the wrong team wins and Jax goes ballistic. It turns out that Jax bet on the game, hoping to earn enough money to repay a debt to someone who doesn't forgive easily. While Chris tries to walk a thin tightrope between helping his brother and staying out of trouble, his friend Theo does some behind-the-scenes detective work to learn what Jax has been up to. The day Chris is roped into a police investigation is the day he realizes he made the wrong play.
Stealing Thunder (A Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage Book)
by Mary CasanovaLibby wants a horse more than anything in the world. Since she is unable to have one of her own, she&’s been doing stable chores for her neighbors, the Porters, for the past three years in exchange for riding lessons from Jolene Porter. Libby forms a special bond with the Porters&’ prize Appaloosa, Thunder, but this arrangement comes crashing to an end when Jolene abruptly disappears. With Jolene gone, Mr. Porter refuses to let Libby visit Thunder any longer. Making matters worse, she soon discovers that he&’s taking out his anger on his animals. With the help of Griff, a new boy in town, Libby devises a daring plan to steal Thunder. But how long can they stay on the run and keep Thunder safe, when Mr. Porter holds all the power?
Stealing Time: A Jonah Wiley Adventure
by Anne DublinThrown back in time by a mysterious pocket watch, Jonah and his stepbrother, Toby, are forced to overcome their differences and work together to return to the present. Jonah Wiley is having a tough time. First, his parents divorced, and now his mom is going to a conference and leaving him with his dad and stepmother. But after Jonah steals an antique pocket watch, he and his stepbrother Toby are hurled back in time — to Egypt, China, France, and other places around the world. In order to save themselves and get back to the present, Jonah and Toby must overcome their personal issues and work together to solve the tough problems they encounter.
Stealth the Ghost Panther: Stealth the Ghost Panther (Beast Quest #24)
by Adam BladeFight the Beasts. Fear the magic!The Dark Wizard Malvel's final Beast has reached the doors of King Hugo's palace! Stealth the Ghost Panther lassoes victims with his three tails, scratching the good citizens of Avantia and turning them into evildoers.Tom must capture the final piece of Amulet from Stealth's collar--before all Avantia turns to evil!
The STEAM Team: Simple Science Explained
by Lisa BurkeThe zany characters of The STEAM Team will guide kids through this engaging, fact packed kid's book all about the key subjects - science, technology, engineering, art, and math.An excellent introduction for children ages 5-7 to understanding these concepts, The STEAM Team is a colorful, well-presented education book for children that will get your little ones crazy for STEAM subjects!This brightly illustrated science book for kids breaks down STEAM subjects and complicated ideas into fun and easily understandable pieces. Join The STEAM Team to unravel the mysteries of science for kids - find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from, and much more!The STEAM Team characters (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) guide the reader through the book and are always on hand with tips, fun facts, and simple explanations. The ingeniousness of The STEAM Team is the characters - keeping little ones engaged and engrossed throughout. In these pages the Team cover living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, math, engineering, and chemistry. This book is a fantastic first children's book for kids starting to learn STEAM subjects in school, or who are developing an insatiable interest in the world around them.Meet The Steam Team!The STEAM Team is made up of five cool characters (subjects) that work together to show you how the world works. Science is all about asking questions and discovering the answers to explain how things work. Technology uses science to create new machines and effective ways of doing things. Engineering is all about finding and designing solutions to problems - using science, technology, and math. Art is all about using your imagination and style to create brilliant new things. Math is about numbers, patterns, and problem solving. They are the perfect team to teach you all about STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!Find out what science is, why it is so important, and how it relates to the world around you. Discover how machines work, what a food web is, why boats float, where lightning comes from, and much much more!From Amphibians to Darwin to the Internet, this book is full of interesting STEAM facts covering: - The Universe- Plants- Robots- The human body- Measuring- Climate Change- And so much more!If you are looking to add more books to your collection that answer the questions about the world, give Ask A Scientist a try for the little "why?" askers in your life.
Steck-Vaughn Focus on Science (Level D)
by Elizabeth MaryottThis book puts complete focus on basic science and covers various topics under Life science,Earth science Energy etc.
Steck-vaughn School Supply Consumer Math: Workbook Math Of Work (Consumer Mathematics Ser.)
by Steck-Vaughn Steck-Vaughn CompanyThis very practical series will help adolescents and adults alike to understand mathematics as it relates to their everyday lives. Each book covers basic math concepts and skills before exploring the more specific topics. Clear explanations are followed by ample practice. Each section also has a pretest, a section review, and a posttest.
Steeds of the Gods #3
by Brett Bean Lucy CoatsWhich mythical horse will win the race?Beasts of Olympus is a series of illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In Steeds of the Gods, Demon, the official Olympian beast keeper, is caught between Helios and Poseidon, who are planning a race to see which of their steeds is the fastest. Both vengeful gods have requested Demon's help, but he can choose only one.
Steel Magic: Steel Magic, Octagon Magic, And Fur Magic (The Magic Sequence #1)
by Andre NortonA girl and her two brothers are transported back to the time of King Arthur, where they must return three magic talismans to their rightful owners or remain trapped forever in the distant past The adventure begins when Sara Lowry wins a picnic basket at the Firemen's Strawberry Festival. She and her brothers, Greg and Eric, are staying with their uncle at his Hudson Valley estate while their parents are in Japan. Fascinated by the haunting history of the old manor, they pack a picnic lunch and begin their search for the legendary lost lake. They discover a medieval castle--and suddenly they're enveloped by a gray mist that transports them back to the time of King Arthur! There, they are given an urgent mission to recover three lost talismans: Arthur's sword, Excalibur; Merlin's ring; and the horn of Huon, Warden of the West. Can Sara, Greg, and Eric fulfill their quest and save Avalon--the only place that stands between the Powers of Darkness and the mortal realm--and return to their own time? Steel Magic is the 1st book in the Magic Sequence, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Steeplechase Secret (Free Rein #1)
by Jeanette LaneAn original novel based on the hit Netlix show!Fifteen-year-old Zoe is finally getting the hang of life at Bright Field Stables. She's ready to take it easy and enjoy some downtime with her family, her best friends, and her horse, Raven. But then, Zoe, Becky, and Jade notice some strange things happening at the new steeplechase race track that has the whole town abuzz with excitement. Zoe promised her mom she'd stay out of trouble for once . . . but a little investigating couldn't hurt, right?Includes an 8-page insert packed with photos from the TV show!
Stef Soto, la reina del taco: Stef Soto, Taco Queen (Spanish edition)
by Jennifer TorresEn esta novela divertida y conmmovedora, Stef descubre lo que es realmente importante y, en última instancia, abraza su identidad. Una historia acerca de la familia, los amigos, y de cómo es posible encontrar tu voz incluso envuelta en una tortilla de taco.Estefania "Stef" Soto, sólo quiere ser una típica chica de séptimo grado. Quiere tener amigos, ser aceptada, y tener un poco de independencia de sus sobreprotectores padres inmigrantes. Stef sabe muy bien que no puede tomar el autobús para ir a la escuela, porque sus padres lo consideran demasiado peligroso. Su papi insiste en recogerla cada día en su viejo camión de tacos llamado Tia Perla. Todos los días le pregunta, «¿Aprendiste algo?» y luego buscan un lugar para estacionar el camión y su padre trabaja mientras Stef hace sus tareas escolares.En el fondo, Stef está orgullosa de sus padres y sabe que están trabajando arduamente para proveerle, pero a la vez también resiente la facilidad con la que algunos de sus compañeros de clases, especialmente Julia, consigue cosas como tickets para el concierto de Vivian Vega. Incluso si ella pudiera conseguir el dinero para los tickets, está segura que sus padres nunca la dejarían ir.Esta historia destaca un narrador familiar, amigos leales, y padres responsables que trabajan duro y luchan por salir adelante. Una novela tierna y encantadora acerca de la familia, los amigos, y de cómo es posible encontrar tu voz incluso envuelta en una tortilla de taco.
Stef Soto, Taco Queen (Penworthy Picks Middle School Ser.)
by Jennifer Torres<p>A heartwarming and charming debut novel about family, friends, and finding your voice all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. <p>Estefania "Stef" Soto is itching to shake off the onion-and-cilantro embrace of Tia Perla, her family's taco truck. She wants nothing more than for Papi to get a normal job and for Tia Perla to be a distant memory. Then maybe everyone at school will stop seeing her as the Taco Queen. <p>But when her family's livelihood is threatened, and it looks like her wish will finally come true, Stef surprises everyone (including herself) by becoming the truck's unlikely champion. In this fun and heartfelt novel, Stef will discover what matters most and ultimately embrace an identity that even includes old Tia Perla.</p>
Steg-O-Normous (Oodlethunks #Bk. 2)
by Adele GriffinGet set for another West Woggle adventure, starring Oona, and introducing her just-hatched cutie -- Stacy Steg Oodlethunk!Now that Oona's dino-baby has hatched from its egg, things have gotten even wackier! Stacy the enormous stegosaurus, can't wait to explore her new world. And Oona can't wait to show her off. But not everyone's ready for this big bundle of joy whose having the time of her life romping and chomping through West Woggle. With Bonk, Bruce Brute, Erma, and even the mean witch, Old Brouhaha, on the case, this loveable babe finds her right place in the hearts of these Stone-Age folks who come to depend on this Stacy Steg to save them from some prehistoric perils.
Stella
by McCall HoyleStella used to be a bomb-sniffing dog, but after a terrible accident, she goes to live on a small family farm to recover from her fear of loud noises.
Stella and the Timekeepers
by M. Shawn PetersenA middle-grade fantasy novel about a half-angel, half-mermaid discovering her identity and fighting to protect the Laws of the Universe and the fate of the realms of land, sea and sky from the forces of evil.From the shore, the sky, and the depths of the sea, an epic adventure awaits. Stella Merriss has never felt like she belonged anywhere—her family was always on the run. During a daring escape her parents suddenly disappear into stormy, shark-infested waters. Alone and unsure of her future, she learns the truth: that she&’s actually half angel, half mermaid. Stella has no choice but to join an elite angel apprenticeship program where—despite having to hide her illegal dual nature—she finally feels as though she has found a home. But villainous forces are gathering to strike against Stella&’s newfound home and attack the three Timekeepers who spin and weave the fateful Thread of Life. Evil Lord Sylvain and his army will stop at nothing to corrupt the Laws of the Universe and bend them toward his own vile agenda. A child of land, sea, and sky is the only obstacle standing in his way. In this battle between good and evil, Stella and her friends must defend against the armies of Lord Sylvain or see the realms of land, sea, and sky plunged into chaos.
Stella by Starlight
by Sharon M. Draper<P>When the Ku Klux Klan's unwelcome reappearance rattles Stella's segregated southern town, bravery battles prejudice in this Depression-era tour de force from Sharon Draper, the New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind. <P>Stella lives in the segregated South--in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be exact about it. Some stores she can go into. Some stores she can't. Some folks are right pleasant. Others are a lot less so. To Stella, it sort of evens out, and heck, the Klan hasn't bothered them for years. <P>But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something they're never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of change to come, unwelcome change by any stretch of the imagination. <P>As Stella's community--her world--is upended, she decides to fight fire with fire. And she learns that ashes don't necessarily signify an end.
Stella Díaz to the Rescue (Stella Diaz #4)
by Angela DominguezIn Stella Díaz to the Rescue, the latest in this beloved series from award-winning author Angela Dominguez, Stella learns that sometimes the best way to help others is just to be there for them when times get tough.It’s a new calendar year, and Stella is determined to make it her best one yet. Not only are Stella and her family finally becoming U.S. citizens, but the Sea Musketeers are also presenting their plastics pledge to the school council. With her trusty schedule in hand, Stella is ready for anything! But after life takes unexpected turns, Stella will have to fight to keep her perfect year on track.Not to worry, because Stella Diaz is to the rescue! Right?Reading level: 660L | 4.4
Stella the Starlight Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraA super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Rosie, Phoebe, and Stella all share an incredible secret-- when they travel to a place called the Magic Forest, they can transform into powerful creatures called Night Dragons. Once there, the friends must save the Magic Forest from an evil that threatens to banish nighttime--forever.
Stellarlune (Keeper of the Lost Cities #9)
by Shannon MessengerIn this stunning ninth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power—and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she&’s facing impossible choices: When to act. When to trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else. Stellarlune—and the mysterious Elysian—might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen&’s plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities&’ greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same.
STEM Lab (DK Activity Lab)
by Jack ChallonerFrom racing wind up cars to making music with a homemade guitar, STEM Lab will excite and inspire curious young minds.STEM Lab is packed with 25 exciting STEM activities, perfect for firing up kids&’ imaginations. Explore and discover beautifully illustrated science activities with an easy to follow guide that will explain how science, technology, engineering and math shape the world around us. A perfect balance between education and fun, STEM Lab teaches young readers through each experiment, describing the science behind it and providing engaging STEM facts. The richly illustrated activities promote further thinking by suggested &“Test and Tweak&” notes. Encourage young readers to take their projects to the next level, while furthering their understanding of the science behind it. Each activity has its own &‘How It Works&” section covering STEM principles to help young minds understand answers to their science curiosity, exercising cognitive thinking and problem-solving skills.Learn The Science Behind 25 Amazing ProjectsScience activities for kids that can be done at home. Leap into the exciting world of STEM where Science, Technology, Engineering and Math combine in 25 fun and easy-to-do projects. STEM Lab teaches young readers how to make impressive insulating gloves, stunning spaghetti towers, amazing automations, and explores many more educational activities.STEM subjects are a crucial part of a child&’s education. STEM Lab helps kids to practice STEM principles in a fun and engaging manner, while exercising motor skills and cognitive thinking. The four subject areas this book is based on are interrelated, and by combining them new insights, ideas and solutions to problems emerge. STEM Lab will teach you the principles of engineering and the science behind it.This STEM filled activity book is organised into four sections:- Forces and Motion- Liquids and Reactions- Shapes and Structures - Light and SoundSTEM Lab combines fun and learning with hand-on activities that engages STEM principles.
STEM Like a Girl: Empowering Knowledge and Confidence to Lead, Innovate, and Create
by Sarah FosterSTEM Like a Girl empowers girls, 8-12, with the knowledge and confidence to become future problem solvers and leaders in the scientific world and beyond. This fully illustrated and photographic book profiles 35 inspiring girls and offers 15 hands-on, STEM-based experiments that they can do at home.While leading a hands-on engineering project in her son's elementary school, researcher and biotech engineer Sarah Foster noticed fewer girls raising their hands or jumping into the activities than the boys. Surprised to see a gender gap at play at such a young age, she decided to do something about it. She founded STEM Like a Girl in 2017 with the goal of introducing young girls to the fun and rewarding fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).In her first book, Sarah captures 35 girls expressing their love of all things STEM, Each girl speaks to her inspirations and role models, her favorite types of experiments, and why failure is almost always a good thing. Along with these profiles are 15 experiments girls can do at home on their own or with adults including extracting DNA from a strawberry, employing Newton's Third Law of Motion to build and fire an air cannon, and enacting acid-base chemistry to create homemade fizzy bath bombs.
The STEM Night Disaster (Kate the Chemist)
by Kate BiberdorfThe third installment of the Kate the Chemist series that shows kids that everyone can be a scientist!Kate's school is having their first-ever STEM Night and the prizes are incredible! Kate is determined to win and comes up with the perfect experiment. But as she and her best friend, Birdie, start preparing, they find that Kate's project keeps getting messed up. Will Kate be able to use her science know-how to find out who is behind the STEM night sabotage? And will she fix her project before it's too late?Praise for Kate the Chemist: Dragons vs. Unicorns:"Proves that science and fun go together like molecules in a polymer."--School Library Journal"It's a great introduction to the basics of Chemistry that is readily accessible to a variety of ages . . . . The way the everyday chemistry is blended in is done seamlessly, and has [me and my ten-year-old son] noticing how we are all doing a little bit of science everyday." --GeekMom.com
STEMscopes™ Alabama Math, Assessment Workbook, Fourth Grade
by Accelerate LearningNIMAC-sourced textbook