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Sweety

by Andrea Zuill

An Indie Next List Top 10 Pick!From the author of WOLF CAMP comes the story of a charming, mushroom-loving, headgear-wearing, totally awkward naked mole rat who is looking for like-minded peeps.Sweety is awkward, even for a naked mole rat. She has protruding front teeth, thick glasses, and some very unusual hobbies, including interpretive dance and fungus identification. She's intense and passionate--and her peers don't always get her. But surely there are other mushroom lovers out there? As Sweety sets out to find them, she comes to realize--with a little help from her cool Aunt Ruth-- that being Sweety is actually pretty awesome. With heart and humor and a whole lot of charm, Andrea Zuill delivers a story about learning to embrace everything that makes you you--and that's something many kids are going to relate to.

Swim Swim Sink

by Jenn Harney

Three tiny ducks. One straight line.New happy flock. All feeling fine.Until, that is, the last ducking sinks when she should swim. Let's try that again . . . and again and again. All this sinking is ruining the rhyme!Little ones will love following the antics of these adorable ducklings, and parents will enjoy the way the book goes off the rails halfway through. Everyone will laugh at the tiny ducky's string of failures and cheer when it comes up with the best solution of all.

Swimmy

by Leo Lionni

The gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger.Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Honor, this beloved tale of a brave little fish has been a favorite to generations of readers. To celebrate Swimmy's fiftieth anniversary, we are issuing a handsome special edition hardcover that includes a bonus poster.

Swimmy: Read & Listen Edition

by Leo Lionni

In this charming Read & Listen edition, kids can dive deep in the sea to discover a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger. With its graceful text and stunning artwork, this Caldecott Honor Book deserves a place in every family's ebook collection.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

Swing

by Michael Hall

Recess. A swing set. An argument. A resolution! Michael Hall’s transformative Swing is a celebration of friendship, joy, and kindness. Readers of all ages will look forward to seeing how four unlikely friends navigate their differences. A surprising and standout picture book from the acclaimed and bestselling creator of Red: A Crayon’s Story and Perfect Square. It’s recess! Four letters (O, V, E, and L) race to the playground to claim the swings. In several pages of recess banter and bullying, one letter is told it’s too round, one is from the wrong end of the alphabet, and one is a vowel and therefore not welcome.What does it take to save the day? Kindness . . . and a heavenly and joyful swing. And what do the letters—friends now because of their shared experience—spell when they finally come back to Earth? LOVE. A story about sharing, acceptance, and kindness, this transcendent and colorful picture book will keep readers guessing while also introducing the letters of the alphabet. Swing is for anyone who loves to hop on a swing and fly to the sky.

Swinging for the Fences: Hank Aaron and Me

by Mike Leonetti

As Hank Aaron closes in on a historic home-run record, a Little Leaguer watches from the stands—and hopes to become a baseball hero himself . . . Mark, a young boy who plays Little League and idolizes Hank Aaron, is playing close attention as the slugger gets closer and closer to break Babe Ruth&’s home run record. Then Mark gets a chance to meet his hero—and learns that there&’s more to being a great baseball player than hitting the ball out of the park. This story by an experienced author of sports fiction for children features outstanding illustrations, some exciting baseball history and biography—and a winning message for young athletes. &“The paintings showing Aaron standing heroically in huge stadiums are very effective.&” —Booklist

Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature

by Joyce Sidman

Sidman&’s lyrical poetry and Krommes&’ charming illustrations illuminate this intriguing shape found all throughout the universe. Young readers will enjoy discovering all of the different spirals in nature in this ebook edition. What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again—in rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear?With simplicity and grace, Sidman and Krommes not only reveal the many spirals in nature—from fiddleheads to elephant tusks, from crashing waves to spiraling galaxies—but also celebrate the beauty and usefulness of this fascinating shape.

Swish and Squeak's Noisy Day

by Birgitta Sif

Two sibling mice contend with a variety of sounds—and an active imagination—as they go about their day in this charming book that&’s just right for preschoolers. A little mouse hears all sorts of noises as she gets ready for school. What is that CRUNCH? Is it an alligator chomping the kitchen table into tiny pieces? No, it&’s her sister eating her breakfast cereal! Join two adorable furry siblings as they crunch, stomp, swish, nibble, and smooch their way through their day, finally ready to listen to the soothing sounds of a story before bed. Filled with familiar noises and daily activities, this delightful book celebrates both the sense of hearing and the imagination! Praise for Birgitta Sif&’s Where My Feet Go: &“[A] sweet testament to creativity and the power of imagination.&” —Booklist &“Pleasingly reflective of familiar childhood inner and outer wanderings, this picture book encourages little readers&’ feet and minds to run on and on.&” —Kirkus &“Will get kids thinking about where their feet go in an unusual and truly entertaining way.&” —School Library Journal

Sword Mountain (Swordbird #3)

by Nancy Yi Fan

Can dandelion and her raptor friends save Sword mountain?Nancy Yi Fan, the New York Times bestselling author of Swordbird, is back with her richly imagined fantasy bird world.On her sky-born day, Dandelion is injured and separated from her parents. The exiled musician prince, Fleydur, comes to her rescue and brings her to the Castle of Sky. But the court life of the golden eagles is still dominated by rigid traditions and intrigue, and now a new threat is looming. As flying, swordplay, and music enter her life, Dandelion will have the chance to show that a valley eaglet can be a true princess and a heroine, too. Bravery, equality, and the gift of music triumph over all.

Sword Quest (Swordbird #2)

by Nancy Yi Fan

One magical sword. Two rivals.Wind-voice the half-dove, formerly enslaved, is now free, and Maldeor, the one-winged archaeopteryx, hungers for supreme power. The adversaries will both embark on their own epic quest to find the sword that will determine the future of birdkind. An exciting prequel to the New York Times bestseller Swordbird.

Sybil's Night Ride

by Karen B. Winnick

Everyone has heard of Paul Revere's ride, made famous in Longfellow's poem. But how many have heard of Sybil Ludington, a brave young girl who rode longer and farther? In this true story of bravery and determination, Sybil risks darkness and danger to help the Revolutionary War effort. The British are invading, and it is up to her to muster the troops for defense. Karen B. Winnick skillfully captures the hazards of wartime, Sybil's courage, and her spirited colt with a suspenseful account and rich illustrations.

Sybil's Night Ride

by Karen Winnick

Wearing her father's breeches, a cloak, and a hat, young Sybil Ludington risked danger and darkness to ride through the New York countryside and alert patriots of the approaching British, in a tribute to the courageous girl who helped the Revolutionary War effort.

Sylvan Summer Smart Workbook: Between Grades K & 1 (Sylvan Summer Smart Workbooks)

by Sylvan Learning

Stop "summer slide" and get ready to return to the classroom for 1st grade with Sylvan's SUMMER SMART Workbooks!Research shows that kids can lose up to 2.5 months' worth of hard-earned knowledge from the previous grade over the summer vacation break. That's why we at Sylvan Learning—America's #1 tutoring brand—created the SUMMER SMART workbook series!Packed with fun exercises and teacher-created activities, this book reinforces math and reading concepts your child learned in kindergarten, including: • Numbers• Patterns • Shapes • Letters and sounds • Words to know• Story comprehensionInside each Summer Smart book, you'll also find:• Teacher tips for staying sharp over the summer• Special &“Vacation Challenge!&” activities and games section• Cut-out flashcard sheets and recommended reading lists• A &“Summer Smart!&” Achievement CertificateLet the experts at America's #1 tutoring brand help get your child ready for 1st grade!***** Why Sylvan Products Work ***** Sylvan Learning Workbooks won a National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors Award as a top book series for children in the elementary-aged category. NAPPA is the nation&’s most comprehensive awards program for children&’s products and parenting resources and has been critically reviewing products since 1990. The Award recognizes Sylvan Learning Workbooks as some of the most innovative and useful products geared to parents. Sylvan's proven system inspires kids to learn and has helped children nationwide catch up, keep up, and get ahead in school. Sylvan has been a trusted partner for parents for thirty years, and has based their supplemental education success on programs developed through a focus on the highest educational standards and detailed research. Sylvan&’s line of educational products equips families with fun, effective, and grade-appropriate learning tools. Our workbooks and learning kits feature activities, stories, and games to reinforce the skills children need to develop and achieve their academic potential. Students will reap the rewards of improved confidence and a newfound love of learning.

Sylvan Summer Smart Workbook: Between Grades Pre-K & Kindergarten (Sylvan Summer Smart Workbooks)

by Sylvan Learning

Stop "summer slide" and get ready to return to the classroom for kindergarten with Sylvan's SUMMER SMART Workbooks!Research shows that kids can lose up to 2.5 months' worth of hard-earned knowledge from the previous grade over the summer vacation break. That's why we at Sylvan Learning—America's #1 tutoring brand—created the SUMMER SMART workbook series!Packed with fun exercises and teacher-created activities, this book reinforces math and reading concepts your child learned in pre-k, including: • Basic numbers and counting • Upper and lowercase letters• Drawing numbers • Drawing lettersInside each Summer Smart book, you'll also find:• Teacher tips for staying sharp over the summer• Special &“Vacation Challenge!&” activities and games section• Cut-out flashcard sheets and recommended reading lists• A &“Summer Smart!&” Achievement CertificateLet the experts at America's #1 tutoring brand help get your child ready for kindergarten!***** Why Sylvan Products Work ***** Sylvan Learning Workbooks won a National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors Award as a top book series for children in the elementary-aged category. NAPPA is the nation&’s most comprehensive awards program for children&’s products and parenting resources and has been critically reviewing products since 1990. The Award recognizes Sylvan Learning Workbooks as some of the most innovative and useful products geared to parents. Sylvan's proven system inspires kids to learn and has helped children nationwide catch up, keep up, and get ahead in school. Sylvan has been a trusted partner for parents for thirty years, and has based their supplemental education success on programs developed through a focus on the highest educational standards and detailed research. Sylvan&’s line of educational products equips families with fun, effective, and grade-appropriate learning tools. Our workbooks and learning kits feature activities, stories, and games to reinforce the skills children need to develop and achieve their academic potential. Students will reap the rewards of improved confidence and a newfound love of learning.

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

by William Steig

One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his own donkey self makes a story that is beautifully tender and perfectly joyful. Illustrated with William Steig's glowing pictures, this winner of the 1970 Caldecott Medal is a modern classic beloved by children everywhere. It also features his moving Caldecott Medal acceptance speech.

Sylvia Jean, Scout Supreme

by Lisa Campbell Ernst

When Sylvia Jean's scout troop sets out to earn their Good-Deed badges, the boisterous girl pig knows just what to do: take care of her old, injured neighbor. Unfortunately, Sylvia Jean's over-the-top energy proves too much for the ailing Mrs. VanHooven, whose doctor has prescribed peace, quiet, and no Sylvia Jean. Not to be deterred, the crafty pig scout heads straight to her handy dandy costume closet, and soon Mrs. VanHooven is visited by an artist, a cowboy, a ballerina, and others. But how will Sylvia Jean earn her badge if she can't take credit for her good deed?

Sylvia Long's Thumbelina

by Sylvia Long

This &“faithful retelling&” of the Hans Christian Andersen tale is &“a jewel box of a work whose pages invite lingering&” (Publishers Weekly). From bestselling and multiple award-winning artist Sylvia Long comes an exquisite version of Hans Christian Andersen&’s beloved tale about a thumb-size girl and her larger-than-life adventures. Jewel-toned paintings depict the story&’s settings, from light and airy meadows to Mole&’s dark and dismal underground home—while whimsical details bring the classic cast of characters to life and make this story-time favorite a visual feast. &“Her watercolors bring out the wonder of the natural world with an almost emotional intensity.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“The illustrator has made a lush and vivid world for her Thumbelina to inhabit.&” —Kirkus Reviews

Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree

by Sandy Shapiro-Hurt Xindi Yan

In rhymed couplets, with magical illustrations, Sylvia Rose and the Cherry Tree spins a story of adventure, imagination, and the importance of home. This very strange tale began in May in a friendly forest on a sunny day. Skipping along a path in the wood danced Sylvia Rose, and man, she was GOOD! Laughing and leaping came Sylvia Rose, Whirling and twirling on twinkly toes. Bold, adventurous Sylvia Rose loves visiting the animals and trees of the forest. The girl and her favorite cherry tree share almost everything, including dancing and stories, but they can’t travel the world together because the tree is rooted deep in the earth. Determined to overcome this obstacle, Sylvia Rose enlists her animal friends to uproot the glorious tree, and Sylvia and the tree set off globetrotting together, taking in the wonders of the world from the Eiffel Tower to the Sydney Opera House, each sight more amazing than the last. Back home in the forest, however, the animals begin to suffer without the food and shelter of their life-sustaining cherry tree. Can the tree give up her newfound freedom and return to her role in the forest ecosystem? Fountas & Pinnell Level M

Sylvie

by Jennifer Sattler

Meet a flamingo of a different stripe!"Mama, why are we pink?" asks an irrepressible and ever-curious young flamingo named Sylvie. When she learns that it's due to the little pink brine shrimp they eat, Sylvie takes the maxim "You are what you eat!" to a whole new level. Her new diet leads to some very interesting new looks--from scarlet to stripey to positively purple! Like Leo Lionni's chameleon in A Color of His Own, Sylvie eventually comes to learn that being yourself is the best thing to be--though with her own flair!From the Hardcover edition.

Sylvie: Read & Listen Edition

by Jennifer Sattler

Meet a flamingo of a different stripe. When all-too-curious Sylvie learns that the reason she is pink is because of her diet, she decides to do a little experimenting! At first, Sylvie likes trying out different colors and patterns, but ultimately she learns the valuable lesson that sometimes it's best to just be yourself.

Symbols of the United States

by Nadia Harris Lynn Gesue

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Sábado de súper castillos: Super Sand Castle Saturday (Spanish Edition) (MathStart 2)

by Stuart J. Murphy

“Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” —Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJThis high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.The MathStart series has sold over 1.5 million copies and combines math with fun stories that have real-life applications. In Sabado de super castillos, a Level Two MathStart, children learn that it is helpful to use standard units of measure to make accurate comparisons.Tres amigos compiten en us concurso de castillos de arena para ver quién construye la torre más alta, el foso más profundo y el muro más largo. Bajo la atenta mirada de Larry, el salvavidas, construyen súper castillos de arena y también aprenden a medir.Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehensionMathStart's unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K–Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1–3; Level 3 is Grades 2–4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!

T Is for Tiger: A Toddler's First Book of Animals

by Laura Watkins

From alligator to zebra—wild animals make learning the alphabet come alive for kids ages 2 to 4What could be more fun than learning about the alphabet and all sorts of amazing animals at the same time? T Is for Tiger goes beyond other animal books for toddlers and introduces your little one to letters in an simple and fascinating format with colorful illustrations and plenty of critters they'll never forget.Everything animal books for toddlers should be:A worldwide adventure—Discover animals for every letter of the alphabet—even Q and X—as they appear in their natural environments.Engaging and educational—Unlike other animal books for toddlers, T Is for Tiger features realistic illustrations that help your toddler recognize animals and their homes.Go beyond the ABCs—You won't need other animal books for toddlers—revisit the pages and continue the learning as your child grows with animal fun facts, a world map, and more.Teach your little one about letters and animals all at once—from A is for alligator to Z is for zebra. When it comes to animal books for toddlers, this one roars with fun.

T is for Turkey: A True Thanksgiving Story

by Tanya Lee Stone

Little ones will love learning about Thanksgiving in Tanya Lee Stone's newest shaped alphabet book. Join in as the elementary school puts on a play that tells the true story of the first Thanksgiving. Rhyming couplets that flow through the alphabet help kids celebrate everything from Harvest to Pilgrims to Turkey.

T-rex Trouble! (Dino Ranch) (Media tie-in)

by Kiara Valdez

Every day is a new adventure down on the Dino Ranch! Come along with Min, Miguel, Jon, and their dino partners for pre-westoric fun!There is never a dull day down on the Dino Ranch! When the Tinhorns trick the Dino Ranchers, Min proves that no matter the circumstances, you should always do the right thing and help.Join siblings and junior ranch-hands Min, Miguel, and Jon as they work together to save the day!

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