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Food Network Magazine The Recipe-A-Day Kids Cookbook: 365 Fun, Easy Treats (Food Network Magazine's Kids Cookbooks #3)
by Food Network Magazine Maile CarpenterMake every day special with an easy and exciting recipe, whether it&’s the first day of school, a big birthday, or just a lazy Sunday.Check out an irresistible new book for young cooks from the editors of Food Network Magazine, America&’s #1 food magazine and best-selling authors of The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook. In this colorful cookbook, kids will find ways to celebrate every occasion, big and small. Flip through this book and you&’ll find a great idea for every day of the year, starting today. What&’s your birthday? Anyone who picks up this book will turn straight to that date to see which treat falls on their special day! Will it be a daisy cupcake made with snipped marshmallows? Miniature chicken and waffles? Homemade chocolate lollipops? A giant pretzel? Of course, all the big holidays are represented, too—like flag tarts for the Fourth of July or spooky treats for Halloween. And we never miss an excuse to celebrate historic events: You can make star cookies on the day Pluto was discovered. The easy recipes were all created with beginner cooks in mind (some use prepared ingredients!), and each one has been tested in Food Network Kitchen, so it&’s sure to come out perfect every time. Inside you'll find:• 365 sweet and savory recipes and photos—one for every day of the year!• Holiday cookies and gifts (doughnut snowmen)• Easy food crafts (a cookie bouquet)• Fake-out snacks (ice cream sandwiches that look like sliders)• Cupcake decorating (flower cupcakes made with candy)• Cute bites for April Fool&’s Day, Earth Day—and leapfrog cookies for Leap Year!• Fun food trivia throughout
Food We Eat: Then and Now (Into Reading, Level T #35)
by Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> In the past, people had to grow and make a lot of their own food. They could only buy products that were available locally. These days, advances in transportation and technology allow us to enjoy foods from around the world.
Fool's Gold
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderFor as long as he can remember, people have warned Rudy not to play in the mines . . .Fourteen-year-old Rudy Drummond lives with his mother and half sisters, Margot and Moira—&“the M and M&’s&”—in Pyramid Hill, California&’s legendary gold rush town. But Rudy&’s got a secret: He&’s terrified of dark, closed-in places. So when his best friend, Barney, and Tyler, the new kid in town, decide to explore the abandoned Pritchard&’s Hole mine, Rudy has to come up with an excuse for why he can&’t go without arousing their suspicions.He tries everything, from babysitting Margot and Moira to giving a girl named Heather horseback riding lessons. But Rudy can&’t stop the other boys from venturing into the forbidden mine shaft—an expedition that brings back memories of being buried alive. During this summer vacation, Rudy will struggle to overcome his fears, fall in love, and become a hero as he makes life-changing discoveries about himself, his family, and his friends. A Junior Library Guild selection.This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Football Biographies for Kids: Stories of Football's Most Inspiring Players (Sports Biographies for Kids)
by David Halprin Monika WiśniewskaTouchdown! Inspiring football biographies for NFL fans ages 8 to 12There's nothing like American football! Dive into Football Biographies for Kids and meet some of the most famous quarterbacks, tight ends, wide receivers, and kickers in history—and see what makes them so impressive. This roster of legendary NFL players shows you what it takes to be one of the greats.Legends of the league — Learn about players who changed the game, like Tom Brady, Jim Brown, and Anthony Muñoz.Key career stats — Each biography includes the player's incredible stories, stats, and career achievements.Create your fantasy team — Use the blank rosters at the back of the book to build your own lineup of players who could dominate the gridiron.Whether you're an aspiring athlete or just a big fan, score big with this football book for kids.
Football Double Threat
by Matt Christopher Stephanie PetersRocky Fletcher is being stretched to his limit. Until recently, he'd only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too-a position that opened up when Bobby, Rocky's best friend, broke his leg. Even though he believes he is to blame for Bobby's injury, Rocky eagerly takes on the challenge of becoming a two-way player. After all, the only other player available is Jared, a sullen boy who switched from soccer to football this season. Yet as time goes on, it's Jared who excels at the position because, thanks to Bobby, Rocky keeps missing practices! What's going on between Rocky and Bobby-and why is Jared on the team when he clearly dislikes football so much? Football Double Threat combines the action and excitement of football with relatable issues about envy, loyalty, and friendship.
Football Fugitive
by Matt ChristopherRepresenting a pro football player whom his son admires brings a lawyer closer to his young son.
Football Fugitive
by Matt ChristopherCalling all sports fans! Do you love reading about football, baseball, basketball, or soccer? Look no further for the best of the best from Matt Christopher. Get your game face on with the fast-paced, full novel, Football Fugitive! Then, whether you're interested in Slam Dunks, Penalty Shots, or you think you're the next Primetime Pitcher, the SNEAK PEEKS of eight more Matt Christopher books will be sure to stimulate your thirst for these other action-packed novels for young readers!
Football Jokes And Riddles
by Matt Christopher Larry JohnsonFootball bloopers, puzzlers, fun facts, and wacky stories -- Matt Christopher, the number-one sports writer for kids, scores a touchdown with this zany collection for fans of pigskin-tossing, gridiron-hitting action! Packed with laugh-out-loud illustrations, this book will make even the toughest linebacker smile.
Football Nightmare (Matt Christopher Sports Series)
by Matt ChristopherKeith Stedman dropped the game-winning, undefeated-record-making pass that would have made him a hero instead of a loser. Still haunted by his gaffe, he's considering quitting football for good. His friends and family convince him to stick with it, but his troubles are far from over. Another player seems determined to do everything he can to keep the bad memory alive in the minds of his teammates-including Keith. Can Keith overcome his own obsession with the past and succeed in the present?
Football's Greatest Hail Mary Passes and Other Crunch-Time Heroics (Sports Illustrated Kids Crunch Time)
by Matt ChandlerWhen time is running short and the Lombardi Trophy is at stake, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From Hail Mary passes to tackle-breaking touchdown runs, some of football's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got sideline pass to the action.
Footprints
by Laurel HicksThe stories in this reader have been selected from the readers of America's past and have been edited, modernized and many character values are woven throughout the stories.
Footprints in Time
by Petru PopescuJack Conran can't imagine a better way to spend his summer than researching lions with his scientist father in Tanzania. He's thrilled when Dad invites him along on an expedition to the Witch's Pot, a storm-guarded and unexplored crater in the savanna. But when their plane goes down, Jack finds himself injured and alone in a wilderness teeming with hungry predators. Alone, that is, until he meets the mysterious creature who saved his life. Battling lions and the elements, Jack struggles to survive. But if he wants to return to civilization alive, Jack must first learn the fantastic secrets that nature—and his father—have been hiding. A fast-paced adventure of discovery and survival from New York Times bestselling author Petru Popescu.
Footsteps on the Stairs
by C. S. AdlerFun loving Dodie is at a creepy beach house to get to know her neat little stepbrother and her cool, perfect stepsister, Anne. Anne is thirteen, like Dodie, but they couldn't be more different. When both girls hear footsteps on the stairs at night, they are thrown together to solve the mystery. Their investigation lands them in the middle of a jealous quarrel between two long dead sisters. How can Dodie and Anne pacify the ghosts?
For Girls Who Walk through Fire
by Kim DeRoseThose who would suppress and destroy you stand not a chance when confronted with the power that lies within these pages . . . Elliott D&’Angelo-Brandt is sick and tired of putting up with it all. Every week, she attends a support group for teen victims of sexual assault, but all they do is talk. Elliott&’s done with talking. What she wants is justice. And she has a plan for getting it: a spell book that she found in her late mom&’s belongings that actually works. Elliott recruits a coven of fellow survivors from the group. She, Madeline, Chloe, and Bea don&’t have much in common, but they are united in their rage at a system that heaps judgments on victims and never seems to punish those who deserve it. As they each take a turn casting a hex against their unrepentant assailants, the girls find themselves leaning on each other in ways they never expected—and realizing that revenge has heavy implications. Each member of the coven will have to make a choice: continue down the path of magical vigilantism or discover what it truly means to claim their power.For Girls Who Walk Through Fire is a fierce, deeply moving novel about perseverance in the face of injustice and the transformational power of friendship.
For Horse-Crazy Girls Only: Everything You Want to Know About Horses
by Christina WilsdonIs your first and second favorite animal a horse? Is your bedroom covered with horse posters on your walls and horse models on your shelves? Would you rather muck out a stall than clean your room? Then you are absolutely, undeniably horse crazy, and For Horse-Crazy Girls Only is the book for you! This is the only comprehensive book about everything a horse-crazy girl needs to know about horses. You'll learn everything from the different breeds of horses, to how a horse's body works, to the quirky little things that make the horse the BEST animal ever. Author Christina Wilsdon even shares ideas for horse-themed parties, and suggestions for the best horse movies to watch with your friends. And that's just the beginning.
For Just One Day
by Laura LeuckChildren imagine turning into all sorts of animals—for just one day—in a lighthearted tale told in &“upbeat rhymes&” with &“funky modern/retro illustrations&” (Kirkus Reviews). For just one day, I&’d like to be a busy, buzzing bumble . . . BEE! What child hasn't pretended to be a monkey, a bear, or a bumblebee? After imagining the fun of transforming into a variety of animals from around the world, a sweet ending reminds little ones that the very best thing they can be is exactly who they are. Nominated for a Building Block Award from the Missouri Library Association
For Life and Liberty: Causes And Effects Of The Declaration Of Independence (Cause And Effect Ser.)
by Becky LevineMany people traveled far to a new land in search of freedom. But years later, they were still ruled by a foreign power. How did the Declaration of Independence proclaim freedom? And how did it help form the United States?
For Love of a Horse
by Patricia LeitchWhen Jinny and her family move to the Scottish highlands, her hopes are that she'll finally have her own pony. But a Highland pony isn't enough for Jinny after she falls in love with an abused Arabian mare that has escaped into the highland wilderness.
For Soccer-Crazy Girls Only: Everything Great about Soccer
by Erin DowningHave you ever felt like your soccer team is a second family? Then you're definitely soccer-crazy . . . and this book is definitely for you! From training techniques formations and strategies—For Soccer-Crazy Girlshas it all! "To be a great soccer player, you must be in love with the game." – Mia HammDo you love lacing up your cleats for the first game of the season—and do you love it even more when they're caked with mud after the game? Are there many nights when you dream about kicking the ball, and watching as it soars through the air toward the goal? Would your perfect day include hours on the soccer field? Do you love to watch people play, soaking up everything you can from other soccer-crazy players? If so, this is the book for you!
For This Land: For This Land (My America)
by Kate McMullanIn Book Two of Meg's Prairie Diary, Meg Wells is joined by the rest of her family on the Kansas prairie, where they fight alongside the Abolitionists to keep Kansas a free state.In Kate McMullan's second book of Meg's Prairie Diary, Meg's family is reunited on the prairie. Their new life is soon jeopardized by not only the struggle against slavery and those who would have Kansas be a slave state, but also a devastating fire that threatens to destroy their home. But Meg's strong spirit helps her overcome the hardships of life on the prairie.Kate McMullan has once again made Meg a brave and sweet character girls will love.
For Unicorn Lovers Only: History, Mythology, Facts, and More
by Penelope GwynneReaders of all ages can learn all about the magnificent unicorns of the past and the charismatic creatures of today with this beautifully illustrated treasure trove of unicorn lore and history from Penelope Gwynne and Katie O'Neill.Unicorns have changed a lot through the ages, but some things have stayed the same: They’re still magical and mysterious, elusive and entertaining. And they’re still the most fascinating mythical beasts in the world. Vibrantly illustrated by Eisner Award winner Katie O'Neill, For Unicorn Lovers Only tells fans everything they need to know about unicorns of yesterday and today—when and where the legends came from, how unicorns have influenced pop culture, and much more. Find new ways to express your unicornimania through crafts, clothes, and activities, and experience unicorn magic through retellings of legends and history with this unique combination of fact and fiction.
For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters
by Jeff FosterDiscover everything you ever wanted to know about how the government really works with this accessible, highly designed and illustrated handbook from Marjory Stoneman Douglas AP government teacher Jeff Foster.Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain."This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments?Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked with—and protested against—the government to improve the lives of all Americans.Each spread features a mix of black-and-white and full-color art, including infographics, charts, maps, political caricatures, and other engaging visual elements that will be fun and easy for kids to understand.Includes a foreword from Yolanda Renee King, an activist and the granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, plus lots of amazing back matter about how kids can participate and get involved.
For Your Paws Only
by Heather Vogel FrederickIn Book 2 of the Spy Mice series, adventure is in store when a secret agent mouse and her fifth-grade friends travel to New York City.Glory Goldenleaf, spy mouse extraordinaire, is assigned her first solo Silver Skateboard mission--to tail the evil rat Roquefort Dupont all the way to the Big Apple. He's paws-deep in a diabolical plot that could affect the international rodent community, and Glory's determined to find out what it is. Joining Glory in the big city is fifth-grader Oz Levinson, who's a finalist in a junior bake-off contest. He and his friend D.B. will be competing against the best bakers in the country on live TV! But when Glory gets mouse-napped in Manhattan, Oz and D.B. need to stage a rescue mission. It will take all of their spy skills to save their favorite mouse, stop the rats' dastardly scheme--and pull off the perfect dessert.
For the Duration: The War Years (A 26 Fairmount Avenue Book #8)
by Tomie DepaolaTomie keeps hearing the phrase, ?For the duration.? Gas is being rationed ?for the duration.? The Fourth of July fireworks will be the last show ?for the duration.? So many things will be different as long as the war goes on, but much of Tomie?s life goes on as usual. He?s excited about starring in a dance recital, taking the bus around town all by himself, and having his first Communion. But Tomie is also still getting over his cousin?s death in the war, and he has to say good-bye to his uncle as he ships off to basic training. And then he has a run-in with some bullies and his brother doesn?t even help him out. Luckily, Tomie knows there are a lot of people he can count on for the duration.