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Trickiest!: 19 Sneaky Animals (Extreme Animals)
by Steve JenkinsTrickiest! introduces readers to some of the slyest animals on the planet, and the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins is here to show you what earned them their reputation. Steve's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the help of illustrations, infographics, facts, and figures while detailing the astounding abilities of critters as small as a frog or as big as a whale. Each installment focuses on truly amazing and unusual animals, making these nonfiction readers accessible, informative, and fascinating.
Tricking the Tallyman
by Jacqueline Davies S. D. Schindler<P>Are kids interested in learning about the very first American census? <P>Probably not. <P>Do young readers clamor for stories set in the very, very olden days of the late 18th century? <P> Uh, not really. <P>Okay, but do they like nutty cat-and-mouse trickery, wacky slapstick, and animals disguised as people? <P>You bet! <P>So let them have all that, and if they end up learning a thing or two about our country, its history, and the ways our government works, shhh . . . we won't tell! <P>Tricking the Tallyman accomplishes the tricky task of showing kids the way the 1790 census was tabulated (or tallied) and how the country's new citizens came to understand (after much misunderstanding) how it worked to help them and the country. <P> Excellent for classroom use or to put in the hands of bright kids with a taste for the quirky and irreverent, young readers may enjoy this story so much they might not even notice how much they've learned!
Tricking the Tooth Fairy: Book 3 (Horrid Henry #3)
by Francesca SimonNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a lost tooth, a wedding, a HORRIBLE guest and a PUKEY poem! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
Tricks Are Treats
by Disney BooksGet up to mischief with the Disney Villains, just in time for Halloween, in this laugh-out-loud storybook that comes with a sheet of villainous stickers! Trick or treat? Disney Villains don't need to choose . . . For them, tricks are treats! Whether they're serving poison apples or wearing sneaky disguises, they adore creating utter mayhem. Join ten mischievous villains to find out why they find trickery so very delightful. Featured Disney Villains include the Queen, Dr. Facilier, Cruella, Captain Hook, Yzma, Hades, Ursula, Gaston, the Queen of Hearts, and Maleficent. This wickedly delightful Disney Villains storybook features a rhyming read-aloud text, vibrant illustrations, and a spooky sheet of stickers--making it the perfect buy for Halloween.
Tricks with Bikes / Trucos con las moto
by Eduardo Alaman Connor DaytonExplains the various types of tricks and stunts that can be performed while riding motorcycles.
Trickster and the Fainting Birds
by Howard NormanA collection of seven Cree and Chippewa trickster tales.
Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower
by Greg PizzoliA New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2015In the early 1900s, Robert Miller, a.k.a. &“Count Victor Lustig,&” moved to Paris hoping to be an artist. A con artist, that is. He used his ingenious scams on unsuspecting marks all over the world, from the Czech Republic, to Atlantic ocean liners, and across America. Tricky Vic pulled off his most daring con in 1925, when he managed to "sell" the Eiffel Tower to one of the city&’s most successful scrap metal dealers! Six weeks later, he tried to sell the Eiffel Tower all over again. Vic was never caught. For that particular scam, anyway. . . . Kids will love to read about Vic's thrilling life, and teachers will love the informational sidebars and back matter. Award-winner Greg Pizzoli&’s humorous and vibrant graphic style of illustration mark a bold approach to picture book biography.
Trill Changes Her Tune (Disney Chapter Book (eBook) Ser.)
by Gail HermanAfter losing her panpipes, shy Trill convinces some other music-talent fairies to try less traditional instruments in the upcoming Oceanside Symphony concert.
Trillion, the Three-Headed Lion: Trillion, the Three-Headed Lion (Beast Quest #12)
by Adam BladeOne boy's journey to save his village becomes a quest to save the Kingdom.The peace of Avantia has been shattered by a fearsome new Beast--Trillion the Three-Headed Lion. If he is to save the kingdom, Tom must defeat Trillion and collect all the pieces of magical golden armor. Will he succeed?
Trillium Sisters 1: The Triplets Get Charmed (Trillium Sisters #1)
by Laura Brown Elly KramerThree sisters discover that they and their pets have superpowers they can use to protect the world around them in the first book in a fantastical new chapter book series about family, friendship, and environmental responsibility perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy.Nothing can stop this triple team!Eight-year-old triplets Emmy, Clare, and Giselle are excited to celebrate Founding Day, the day their dad found them and they became a family. The girls want this year's celebration to be extra special. And Dad has a big sur¬prise--trillium petal charms that he found with the girls. But when the girls' little brother, Zee, slips into the river while helping them plan a special surprise, something magical happens: The charms are drawn together, forming a glowing flower, and the girls suddenly have super¬powers! Channeling their new abilities, they work together to try to save Zee, but will they be able to figure out how to help in time?
Trillium Sisters 2: Bestie Day (Trillium Sisters #2)
by Laura Brown Elly KramerWhen the ecosystem of their mountain home is threatened, the triplets join forces and channel their super powers into saving the day in the second book in the Trillium Sisters chapter book series, perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy.The Trillium Triplets are flying into action!Wondering if their powers will return, Clare, Emmy, and Giselle throw themselves into preparations for Bestie Day, when everyone in Trillsville celebrates the special people in their lives. The girls are planning to make presents for one another from fallen flower petals. That way, they can enjoy the beauty around them without causing harm. But at the flower field, instead of finding beautiful blooms, the Trills find a big problem. Two girls from town are cutting so many flowers for their Bestie Day bouquets that the bees can't get enough nectar. And without the bees, the entire mountain ecosystem could fall apart! When their Trillium powers activate, will the sisters be able to buzz to the rescue?
Trillium Sisters 3: Fashionable Disaster (Trillium Sisters #3)
by Laura Brown Elly KramerBeing bossy leads to big problems, and only the Trills coming together can save the day in the third book in the Trillium Sisters series, perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy.When the Trills discover a rocky enclosure with natural hot spring while hiking, they realize it could be the location for the perfect new addition to the village--a spa! But all of the supplies they'll need aren't going to come cheap, so they decide they'll organize a fashion show to raise funds. Luckily, everyone in Trillville is willing to lend a hand to make the show a success.As the local fashionista, Clare thinks she's the clear choice to be in charge. But instead of leading, she's just super bossy, refusing to listen to anyone else's input. After an epic Trills blowup, rain leads to a landslide, leaving Clare trapped inside the enclosure and Giselle and Emmy on the other side of the rock wall, unable to help her. Will the sisters be able to put aside their differences to join forces (and join charms) so they can channel their powers and skills into getting Clare free? With energetic black-and-white illustration thoughout, Fashionable Disaster focuses on family, community, environmental stewardship, and learning to work together as a team, continueing this magical series.
Trillium Sisters 4: Trouble at the Paw Park (Trillium Sisters #4)
by Laura Brown Elly KramerWhen things go missing from neighbors in their Alpine town, the triplets have a mystery to solve in the fourth book in the Trillium Sisters series perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy.Emmy has been helping her veterinarian dad create an underground Paw Park for all the pets in Trillsville. When it's cold -- or hot -- the animals can all play in a safe, natural space. On the grand opening of the park, the girls learn from their clients that odd things have gone missing from their homes: lightbulbs, trash can lids. The girls really want to help their neighbors. But they have to watch the pets in the Paw Park, too. Their search for the burglar leads the sisters to a deep dark mysterious spot in the forest -- that leaves everyone in danger!
Trim Helps Out (Adventures of Trim)
by Deborah HopkinsonOne small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader.Trim is eager to do a good job on his first day as ship&’s cat—but what is his job? All around him, members of the crew are busy with their responsibilities—too busy to notice a small kitten looking for an opportunity to contribute. Jack the parrot directs Trim to the hold, to patrol for rats. But Jack neglects to tell Trim exactly what a rat is. Surely Princess Bea, the new friend he meets below deck, isn&’t a rat. She doesn&’t resemble the creepy, scary-looking creature that Jack warned Trim about and she&’s happy to have an assistant to fetch her biscuits from the galley.
Trim Sails the Storm
by Deborah HopkinsonOne small kitten learns about the great big world as he set sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader.Trim has learned a lot about life at sea. He understands the daily routines and the responsibilities of each crew member, and he knows many of the ways to help. But one day he ventures outside and experiences something new and scary: a storm is brewing. As the wind whips his whiskers and the sky grows dark, Trim&’s heart beats like a drum. All his friends are doing new things: preparing the sails, closing any openings on deck, and securing loose items. Penny and Jack explain each step to Trim and he is comforted to learn all the ways to prepare for a storm. And then he hears a strange noise coming from the lifeboats. There he finds Wisdom, a young albatross who is also experiencing her first storm. Can these two small creatures help each other ride out a storm and make a frightening experience a little less scary?
Trim Saves the Day (Adventures of Trim)
by Deborah HopkinsonOne small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader.Trim like&’s being part of the ship&’s crew. The captain says that I&’s like a family or a team. Every has a jobs they do alone and they help each other too. And there&’s a big problem, then it&’s all hands on deck.But what is Trim&’s job? He really wants to help, but everyone is very busy. Penny is helping the sailors mop the deck, so Trim decides to mop too. Swish! Swish! SWISH! Trim gets water everywhere. Jack is helping the captain steer the ship, so Trim thinks he can steer too. Whee! Whee! WHEE! But there&’s not enough room on the wheel. Doesn&’t anyone have a job for a small kitten who really wants to help?
Trim Sets Sail (Adventures of Trim)
by Deborah HopkinsonOne small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader.When Trim trips over a napping dog, little does he know that soon he&’ll set sail and begin learning how to be a ship&’s cat. Among his first lessons: the parts of the ship (the front is called the bow, like &“bow wow&”), the dynamics among his new colleagues (Jack the ship&’s parrot is not so easy to befriend), and basic skills like climbing (up is easier than down) and swimming. With the assistance of Captain Flinders, Penny the ship&’s dog, and Will the ship&’s artist, Trim learns new skills, tests his limits and abilities, and finds a way to contribute to life onboard.This delightful early reader series by acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson is inspired by the true story of Trim, often called the most famous ship&’s cat in history. Owned by British explorer Matthew Flinders, Trim traveled on the HMS Investigator on the first expedition to circumnavigate Australia (1801–1803).
Trip to the Pumpkin Farm: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #11)
by Rebecca ElliottEva and her friends are taking a field trip to the farm, in this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series just-right for emerging readers!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!Eva's class cannot wait for their field trip to the pumpkin farm! On the farm, they pick apples, milk cows, and even make new friends. But then an award-winning pumpkin goes missing! Eva and her friends will have to solve the mystery. Will they find the pumpkin in time for the holiday party... and also help a friend in need? In this sweet fall story, Eva discovers that everyone has something to be thankful for!Continue this book series with “Eva the Owlet,” an Apple TV+ original series!
Trivia Queen, Third Grade Supreme (Ruby and the Booker Boys #2)
by Derrick D. BarnesEight-year-old ultra-fabulous Ruby Marigold Booker returns in this reissue of the Ruby and the Booker Boys series by Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor author Derrick Barnes!Brought to you by Newbery Honor author Derrick Barnes, eight-year-old Ruby Booker is the baby sis of Marcellus (11), Roosevelt (10), and Tyner (9), the most popular boys on Chill Brook Ave. When Ruby isn't hanging with her friend, Theresa Petticoat, she's finding out what kind of mischief her brothers are getting into. She's sweet and sassy and every bit as tough as her older siblings. And now, bring on the spotlight! Ruby Booker is ready to shine! Her chance is coming up: There's an animal trivia contest at her school, and the winner gets season passes to the Chill Brook Zoo for everyone in his or her grade! The problem is, she needs a little help...
Trixie (The Puppy Place)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.Trixie loves playing dress up, and this gives Lizzie a brilliant idea. Halloween is just around the corner and she plans a costume contest for the dogs at the shelter.
Trolls 5-Minute Stories (DreamWorks Trolls)
by Random HouseA hardcover collection of Trolls stories, each of which can be read aloud in five minutes.Based on the DreamWorks Animation movie and TV series Trolls, girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will love to read eight Troll-tastic tales in this hardcover collection of stories featuring the adventures of Poppy, Branch, and all their friends. Each story can be read in five minutes or less, so it's perfect for bedtime--or anytime!
Trolls Band Together: Family Harmony (Step into Reading)
by Random HousePoppy, Branch, and the Trolls are back in this all-new leveled reader based on the movie DreamWorks Animation&’s Trolls Band Together—dancing and singing into theaters November 17, 2023!Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing brothers—spreading music, joy, friendship, and good times along the way! Perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 7, this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader introduces fans, new and old, to Poppy, Branch, Bridget, and all the new characters from Trolls Band Together and it's a great way to learn to read!Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
Trolls Band Together: Sister Squad/Band-tastic Brothers (Pictureback(R))
by Random HousePoppy, Branch, and the Trolls are back in this all-new full-color two-in-one storybook based on the movie DreamWorks Animation&’s Trolls Band Together—dancing and singing into theaters November 17, 2023!Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing brothers—spreading music, joy, friendship, and good times along the way. Kids ages 3 to 7 who love Trolls will enjoy this full-color Pictureback® storybook that's two stories in one!
Trolls Band Together: The Junior Novelization (DreamWorks Trolls)
by Random HousePoppy, Branch, and the Trolls are back in this all-new paperback novelization of the movie DreamWorks Animation&’s Trolls Band Together—dancing and singing into theaters November 17, 2023!Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing brothers—spreading music, joy, friendship, and good times along the way! Kids 6 to 9 will love this complete paperback novelization that features a full-color 8-page insert with scenes from the film.
Trolls Big Golden Book (Big Golden Book)
by Golden BooksTROLLS hits theaters everywhere on November 4, 2016!DreamWorks Animation&’s TROLLS is an irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music! From the genius creators of SHREK, TROLLS stars Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch.Together, this unlikely pair of Trolls must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they&’ve ever known. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this beautifully illustrated Big Golden Book that follows the adventures of Poppy and Branch!