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...If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island

A great way to celebrate the centennial of the great immigration movement through Ellis Island, this unique, interactive history book encourages readers to step into the past with its question-and-answer format. It's also packed with quotes from children and adults who passed through Ellis Island.

If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It

Strike a pose. Blow a kiss. Mouth the words. A fun, sing-along book with a drag twist that encourage kids to embrace all the playfulness of drag culture written by a founding member of Drag Queen Story Hour.If you&’re a drag queen and you know it, let it show by winking, shaking your bum, laughing real big, twirling around, and more! Join a cast of fabulous drag queens as you sing along to the tune of &“If You&’re Happy and You Know It&” in this playful celebration of expressing your brightest and boldest self. A perfect companion to The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish written by a board member of Drag Queen Story Hour.

If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand

For every student who's ever worried about spending a lifetime in the third grade and for every teacher who's faced a class where nobody remembered to bring milk money, these 38 poems capture the excitement, challenge, heartbreak, and wonder of life in elementary school. Through her fresh, lively word pictures, Dakos manages to find surprises in every corner of the school.

Iggy The Legend (Iggy #4)

The fourth book in the Iggy series about the lovable troublemaker from New York Times bestselling author of Ivy + Bean.Grownups are always changing the rules! When grown-ups make money, it&’s good. But when Iggy makes money, all of a sudden it&’s bad. When grown-ups find something interesting on the sidewalk, it&’s finders keepers. But when Iggy finds something (very) interesting, finders keepers turns into You&’re In Trouble. Why is Iggy being blamed for something they never said he couldn&’t do? What did he do, you ask? Something legendary!

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion (The Questioneers)

The New York Times–bestselling series continues with a haunted house whodunit that will take all of the Questioneers’ sleuthing skills to solve. Iggy Peck is an architect at his very core: When he’s not making houses out of food, his head is up in the clouds, dreaming of design. So he’s totally blown away when Ada Twist’s Aunt Bernice inherits an old house from ice-cream mogul Herbert Sherbert that is filled with countless rooms from all his favorite architectural periods. But something’s not quite right . . . Everyone says the house is haunted, and it seems that a number of priceless antiques—which were supposed to help Aunt Bernice pay for the house’s upkeep—have gone missing. If they can’t find those antiques, Aunt Bernice might lose the house forever. It will take all of Iggy’s knowledge of architecture and the help of the other Questioneers—Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Sofia Valdez—to solve the mystery and find the treasure!

Iggy Rules the Animal Kingdom (Iggy #5)

The fifth and final book in the Iggy series about the lovable troublemaker, perfect for fans of The Terrible Two series.Grownups make no sense at allThey&’re nuts about babies, but they tell their 9-year-olds to be more mature. They complain constantly about how old they are, and then they tell their kids to grow up. So when Iggy&’s mom and dad say he can&’t have a puppy because he&’s not mature and responsible, Iggy develops an excellent plan to prove them wrong.Like any great plan, it involves secrecy, strategy, and a chinchilla.There&’s also some screaming, but that&’s not Iggy&’s fault.Is there a puppy, too? You&’ll have to read the book to find out.

Igloos (American Indian Homes Ser.)

American Indians cut blocks of snow to build igloos. Learn all about igloos, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.

Igniting a Passion for Reading: Successful Strategies for Building Lifetime Readers

In his new book, Igniting a Passion for Reading, Steve Layne shows teachers how to develop readers who are not only motivated to read great books, but also love reading in its own right. Packed with practical ways to engage and inspire readers from kindergarten through high school, this book is a “must-have” on every teacher’s professional book shelf.

Iguana Boy and the Golden Toothbrush: Book 3

One Boy. One Disappointing Superpower. Can Dylan prove his worth, or will he be saving cats from trees FOREVER? The hilarious third book in the Iguana Boy series. Dylan, AKA Iguana Boy, EPICALLY FAILING his superhero missions. It's getting embarrassing now ... Fortunately, a MYSTERIOUS HERO is about to turn his luck around. BUT THEN, supervillain, MIND BENDER kidnaps all the superheroes and demands the government work flat out on a special GOLDEN TOOTHBRUSH! Can Iguana Boy save the day, ALONE? (with the help of his trusty iguanas!)Great to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.

Iguanodon (Little Paleontologist Ser.)

Iguanodon and Other Bird-Footed Dinosaurs: The Need-to-know Facts (Dinosaur Fact Dig Ser.)

Bird-footed dinosaurs like Iguanodon were plant-eaters that could walk on two legs. Many of the dinosaurs in this group could run away from hungry predators. Others traveled in large herds to stay safe. Bold, full-color illustrations, easy-to-read charts and maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when bird-footed dinosaurs walked the earth. This book supports common core standards.

Ikebana

Using colorful illustrations this multicultural children's book introduces readers to Japanese Ikebana.Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, has never been easier--or more fun! <P><P>This colorful, easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the steps of 10 different ikebana projects. Before you know it you'll be creating your very own unique and beautiful flower arrangements. Creating flower arrangements is a great way to explore this time-honored Japanese art form. <P>Following the step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to arrange how to create: <br>Kenzan Moribana--a basic style using a low, open container <br>Nageire Ikebana--formal arrangements that balance length and weight <br>Suiban (Water Platter) Ikebana--the earliest form of Ikebana, using a shallow platter filled with water <br>Natural Style Ikebana--arrangements that imitate nature <P>Once you've created your own arrangements, you can display them or give them as gifts, sharing a part of nature--and your creativity--with the people around you.About the Series:The Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands on projects readers will explore each art--engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form.

Iktomi and His Blanket: A Native American Folktale

Will Iktomi ever get to eat his dinner? Iktomi is a clever Lakota Indian who is frustrated because Coyote keeps taking his food. He makes repeated trips up the mountain to get help from the Great Spirit. But will Iktomi's selfish behavior fill his empty stomach?

I'll Always Love You

In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and her special boy progress happily through life together. One morning Elfie does not wake up. The family grieves and buries her.

I'll Be the Water: A Story of a Grandparent's Love

Joshua and his grandfather love being together. More than anything else they love fishing. But Grandpa gets sick and is in the hospital a long time. When he gets out, he and Joshua share one more fishing adventure, and Grandpa promises Joshua that he will always be near. “Think of it this way,” Grandpa says. “Today, you and I are like two fish swimming together in this lake. When I die, things will be different. I won’t be a fish anymore, but I’ll become something even better. My love will be like the water in the lake. You might think I’m not with you, but we’ll be closer than ever because you’ll be surrounded by my love.” Long after Grandpa dies, Joshua comes to understand that Grandpa kept his promise—and that love and its memory survive death. When grown-up Joshua goes fishing with his daughter, he teaches her what Grandpa taught him: “She knows we never have to feel alone or afraid because we are surrounded by a love that lasts forever.” “Each memory is like a special gift I can unwrap again and again,” said Grandpa. “And that’s a gift I want to give you, too.”

I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home

Love knows no bounds in this tender tribute to the depths of family love. For fans of Guess How Much I Love You—only funnier! Makes a good baby shower or Valentine's Day gift.This book extends the saying “I’ll love you till the cows come home” to the humorous extreme. Along the way there are yaks in Cadillacs, sheep setting sail, frogs on big-wheeled bikes, and more, in this great read-aloud.I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home is filled with warm, funny art and rhythmic, romping text, perfect for curling up with your little one at the end of the day...or anytime you want to express your love.I will love you till the cows come home from a trip to Mars through skies unknown, in a rocket ship made of glass and stone… I will love you till the cows come home.

Illness (Tough Topics)

* What is a long-term illness? * How do people feel when a loved one is ill? * What are side effects? Read Illness to learn about the feelings many people experience when a loved one is ill. This sensitive book explores the effects of various illnesses and provides reassurance to any reader who has a sick relative or friend. Books in the Tough Topics series offer a first introduction to difficult issues that many young people face. Each book offers straightforward information about the subject, answering common questions students may have to help them make informed decisions.

Illumination presents Dr. Seuss' The Grinch: The Deluxe Junior Novelization

Grow your heart three sizes with Illumination presents Dr. Seuss' The Grinch--the new Grinch movie in theaters November 9, 2018!From Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures, Illumination presents Dr. Seuss' The Grinch, a new animated movie, is based on the Dr. Seuss classic about a grumpy Grinch who tries to steal Christmas! This hardcover edition is the complete retelling of the whole wonderful holiday story, featuring eight pages of full-color scenes and a full-color poster, and is great for boys and girls ages 8 and up.

Illumination's Sing Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)

Illumination's hit movie Sing--now retold in the iconic Little Golden Book format!To save his struggling theater, Buster Moon hosts a singing competition with a prize that attracts animals from all over the city. Rosita, Johnny, Meena, and more talented acts try to find their voices in this Little Golden Book based on Illumination's hit movie, Sing. The beautifully-illustrated storybook retelling is perfect for boys and girls ages 2 to 5 and Little Golden Book fans and collectors of all ages!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Outer Space: An A to Z Guide to Facts and Figures

Astronauts, rockets, and stars—oh my! Learn everything about outer space from A to Z! This isn&’t your normal alphabet book. Instead of reading about apples and zebras, your child can learn planets and galaxies! Each letter in this fun alphabet book pertains to an important topic that explores space and space travel. Packed with information and curiosities, children will learn about: Black holesMeteorsSpace StationsOrbitsRocket scientistsAnd more! Kids get enough of simple words in school and not all kids are interested in the alphabet and reading. Pique their interest with this colorful, illustrated book that they will be wanting to read again and again. Encourage your kids to learn their alphabet by associating fun facts about space to each letter. After reading this picture book, young readers will be able to say with confidence that they know space from A to Z!

The Illustrated First Aid in English

Used wherever the English Language is spoken or taught and now re-designed and beautifully illustrated to make it bright, appealing, attractive and motivating.This illustrated edition retains the structure and approach of the original bestseller but has been produced to ensure that all the terms and information are up to date and reflect the international readership of the book. It is invaluable in class and as a reference book, both to native English speakers and to students of English as an additional language. - Covers vocabulary, spelling, syntax, idiom and correct usage- Provides background information- Includes a wide-range of exercises to test knowledge and skillsThe New Illustrated First Aid in English is accompanied by an answer book which gives answers to all the exercises and tests.

Illustrative Mathematics, Grade 2, Unit 1: Student Workbook (Illustrative Mathematics)

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Illustrative Mathematics, Grade 2, Unit 2: Student Workbook (Illustrative Mathematics)

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Illustrative Mathematics, Grade 2, Unit 3: Student Workbook (Illustrative Mathematics)

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Illustrative Mathematics, Grade 2, Unit 4: Student Workbook (Illustrative Mathematics)

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