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Best Friends Furever (Love Puppies)
by JaNay Brown-WoodAdorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning!Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day!When Rosie and the rest of the Love Puppies find out that Meiko is struggling to make friends at her new school, they are sure they can sniff out a solution! But it takes more than magic to break the ice. If they can be creative, these caring canines might just might find a lonely girl her paw-fect match!With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!
Best Friends in the Universe
by Stephanie WatsonLouie and Hector are best friends -- but when some funny secrets get revealed, their friendship is put to the test.Louie and Hector are the best friends in the universe. Get ready to laugh out loud as the two boys fall in and out and eventually back into their best friendship ever through a series of funny secrets that neither one was supposed to reveal. Each episode is told in a journal format in four parts: "Best Friends in the Universe," "Best Friends in the Universe Forever and Ever," "Worst Friends in the Universe," and finally "Worst Secret Keepers in the Universe But Still Best Friends Forever and Ever."And Louie and Hector's comical dialogue will have kids howling!Louie: "I'm going to make up an ugly dance move called the Horrible Hector."Hector: "I'm going to invent a disgusting, rotten drink called the Icky Louie."Both: "That's it! This book is canceled."But just like most friendships, Hector and Louie find a way to stay best friends forever -- but maybe not the most trusted secret keepers!
Best Friends' Bakery: Birthdays and Biscuits (Best Friends' Bakery Ser.)
by Linda Chapman Kate HindleyEleven-year-old Hannah Hallett has loved baking all her life and is endlessly coming up with amazing new ideas. Her mum's just the same - and now she's moved the whole family to the countryside so she can pursue her dream of opening her own bakery! It's the summer holidays, and now that JUNIOR BRILLIANT BAKER is over, Hannah can finally relax and enjoy herself with her best friends! They're baking biscuits for the launch of George's mum's new shop, Natural Beauty. Then Hannah meets mysterious new girl Abi at the launch, and hears that the local animal shelter, PAWS, is struggling. She realises that there are people - and animals - in Ashingham who need help. Can the best friends work out what's wrong with Abi and save PAWS at the same time?
Best Friends: The True Story of Owen and Mzee (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Roberta EdwardsAfter the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, a little hippo named Owen was discovered orphaned and alone, far from home. Come read the true and heartwarming story of the animal sanctuary that provided a new home for Owen, where he found an unlikely best friend in a 130- year-old tortoise named Mzee.
Best Hair Book Ever!: Cute Cuts, Sweet Styles and Tons of Tress Tips
by Editors of Faithgirlz! and Girls' LifeBlow away the blues of a bad hair day and embrace your unique style! Whether you&’re pinning an up-do for a party or styling your hair for picture day, trust the tips and tricks of Faithgirlz to always have an amazing hair day.We&’ve all had bad hair days—be it hair that won&’t curl or is way?too?curly, a cut that won&’t grow out fast enough, or a do that just feels like an absolute don&’t even after hours of pinning and spraying.Best Hair Book Ever!:Is perfect for preteens and tweens 8 – 12 years oldFeatures fun, easy styles that can be replicatedOffers advice on grooming, hair care, and styleMakes a great birthday, Christmas, back to school, or holiday giftPut down that straightening iron and pick up this book to find the best style or cut for you! With killer tricks and tips you can have amazing hair every day.
Best Practice, Fourth Edition: Bringing Standards to Life in America's Classrooms
by Harvey Daniels Arthur Hyde Steven Zemelman“The single most powerful variable in student achievement is the quality of teaching. But what does quality mean? What does it look like in real classrooms? It looks like the teaching in this book.” —Steven Zemelman, Harvey “Smokey” Daniels, and Arthur Hyde Best Practice is back, and with it Steve Zemelman, Smokey Daniels, and Arthur Hyde invite you to greet today’s most important educational challenges with proven, state-of-the-art teaching. Linguistic diversity, technology, Common Core, high-stakes testing—no matter the hurdle, Best Practice teaching supports powerful learning across our profession. Best Practice, Fourth Edition, is the ultimate guide to teaching excellence. Its framework of seven Best Practice Structures and cutting-edge implementation strategies are proven across the grades and subject areas. BP4 creates common ground for teachers, leaders, and principals by recommending practices drawn from the latest scientific research, professional consensus, and the innovative classrooms of exemplary teachers. BP4 puts top-quality teaching at the fingertips of individual practitioners by sharing real-life instructional scenes that define classroom excellence, increase learning, and improve students’ life opportunities. It’s also more valuable than ever to PLCs and school reform initiatives thanks to: - plans and strategies for exceeding state and Common Core Standards - cohesive principles and common language that strengthen professional collaboration - classroom vignettes that show teachers and kids at work - chapters on reading, writing, math, science, and social studies that support unified instructional goals - special attention to technology in the classroom, special education, ELLs, struggling readers, and the arts. This new educational era demands highly effective, high-quality instruction that makes a difference for students. Fortunately, with Zemelman, Daniels, and Hyde’s help every educator can be a world-class, life-changing teacher—a Best Practice teacher.
Best Practices for Teaching Mathematics: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do
by Randi B. StoneSpark students' interest in math with intriguing and winning strategies that include animated learning icons, money-based systems, human number lines, "sweet" solutions, and much more.
Best Practices in Literacy Instruction, Sixth Edition
by Lesley Mandel Morrow Linda B. Gambrell Heather Kenyon CaseyMany tens of thousands of preservice and inservice teachers have relied on this highly regarded text from leading experts, now in a revised and updated sixth edition. The latest knowledge about literacy teaching and learning is distilled into flexible strategies for helping all PreK–12 learners succeed. The book addresses major components of literacy, the needs of specific populations, motivation, assessment, approaches to organizing instruction, and more. Each chapter features bulleted previews of key points; reviews of the research evidence; recommendations for best practices in action, including examples from exemplary classrooms; and engagement activities that help teachers apply the knowledge and strategies they have learned. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research findings and instructional practices. *Chapters on new topics: developmental word study and the physiological, emotional, and behavioral foundations of literacy learning. *Chapters offering fresh, expanded perspectives on writing and vocabulary. *Increased attention to timely issues: classroom learning communities, teaching English learners, and the use of digital tools and multimodal texts.
Best Practices in Writing Instruction, Third Edition
by Steve Graham Charles A. MacArthur Michael HebertWell established as a definitive text--and now revised and updated with eight new chapters--this book translates cutting-edge research into effective guidelines for teaching writing in grades K–12. Illustrated with vivid classroom examples, the book identifies the components of a complete, high-quality writing program. Leading experts provide strategies for teaching narrative and argumentative writing; using digital tools; helping students improve specific skills, from handwriting and spelling to sentence construction; teaching evaluation and revision; connecting reading and writing instruction; teaching vulnerable populations; using assessment to inform instruction; and more. New to This Edition *Chapters on new topics: setting up the writing classroom and writing from informational source material. *New chapters on core topics: narrative writing, handwriting and spelling, planning, assessment, special-needs learners, and English learners. *Increased attention to reading–writing connections and using digital tools. *Incorporates the latest research and instructional procedures. See also Handbook of Writing Research, Second Edition, edited by Charles A. MacArthur, Steve Graham, and Jill Fitzgerald, which provides a comprehensive overview of writing research that informs good practice.
Best Prank Ever (Ready, Freddy! 2nd Grade #4)
by Abby Klein John MckinleyFreddy is ready -- for second grade! <P><P> April Fool's Day is nearly here, and Freddy is sure Max will play a trick on him again. Maybe this year, Freddy can trick him back -- but how? Then Freddy remembers his twin cousins, Kelly and Kasey. They always have great ideas! With their help, Freddy is sure to come up with the perfect April Fool's Day pranks!
Bestselling Graphic Novels for Minecrafters: Includes Quest for the Golden Apple (Book 1), Revenge of the Zombie Monks (Book 2), and The Ender Eye Prophecy (Book 3) (Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters)
by Megan Miller Cara J. StevensFor fans of Minecraft and graphic novels, an epic, full-color box set of three bestselling adventures. Join the young hero Phoenix as she navigates the world of Minecraft. This compilation of bestselling graphic novels for Minecrafters includes the following titles:The Quest for the Golden Apple (Book #1) Phoenix longs to see the world outside of her village. One day, she risks a trip over the town&’s wall to see the dark forest. Her quick adventure releases a monster that turns her brother into a zombie! It&’s up to Phoenix to save him by leaving her village and finding the enchanted golden apple. This graphic novel for kids is followed by other Minecraft graphic novels, including Revenge of the Zombie Monks, Saving Xenos, Chasing Herobrine, The Ender Eye Prophecy, and Battle for the Dragon&’s Temple. They are easy graphic novels and are sure to be enjoyed by all who love Minecraft and stories filled with adventure, courage, and action. Quest for the Golden Apple is especially ideal for those who aren&’t inclined to read but love Minecraft. This graphic novel is a quick and engaging read for ages 9-12 with more than 750 pictures.Revenge of the Zombie Monks (Book #2) Phoenix, Wolfie, and their friends are back in this exciting second part of the Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters series! Past the walls of their monastery, the monks of Xenos grow enchanted golden apples for their neighbor villagers. As readers learn in Quest for the Golden Apple, these golden apples have magical healing abilities and have the power to keep the villagers save. The monks also have and protect the knowledge that connects Xenos to her sister worlds. This knowledge keeps Xenos and her citizens safe. But when the monks are zombified, Xenos&’s citizens need a new hero. Following the design of zombie comics and Minecraft comics, follow Phoenix and her friends as they fight to save the citizens and monks of Xenos. But Phoenix and her crew of heroes have no idea and do not suspect the culprit behind this disaster—an incredibly powerful foe who will do anything to keep Phoenix from saving her world.The Ender Eye Prophecy (Book #3) Peace has finally been restored in Xenos, but Phoenix longs to return home to her family of miners. Sheltered by the monks who guard the border world, she spends her days searching for clues about her real identity. Just when Phoenix is losing hope that she&’ll ever discover the truth, two miner ambassadors arrive at the monastery, looking for a girl from their ancient legends who is said to wear an enchanted Ender eye necklace and is destined to save their village. Could that girl be Phoenix? Determined to follow every clue that could set her free, Phoenix decides to join them on their quest to restore peace to their land. But along the way, zombie pirates attack, capturing Phoenix and taking her to the Nether. Now it&’s up to Xander to convince the villagers and miners to put aside their differences and come to Phoenix&’s rescue. The fate of their world depends on it.
Betrayal at Salty Springs: An Unofficial Fortnite Novel (Trapped In Battle Royale #3)
by Devin HunterGrey has improved a ton with the help of his friends, and he’s closing in on the top tier of players. But then his closest friend announces that he’s been asked to join a new squad on the top tier and leaves them in hopes of making the top five with his new squad. Grey is devastated, and their play struggles. He falls back several ranks and begins to wonder if it’s even possible to escape the game this season. Some players have been there for many seasons…some aren’t even trying to leave because they like it so much. Maybe he should just accept it as his life. A former rival tells him to snap out of it—he’s too good to slide back so far. They end up in a squad and do well enough to scale the ranks again. Grey has a chance to screw over his old Ally/Friend by taking his place on the Top Tier team, but will he?
Betsy Ross's Star (Blast to the Past #8)
by Stacia Deutsch Rhody Cohon Guy FrancisGet ready for a Stars and Stripes surprise! When Mr. C tells the class they'll be learning about Betsy Ross, Abigail is confused. What could the "what-if" question be? Turns out that no one knows for sure if Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag! But whether she did or not, the kids have a job to do--Babs Magee is up to her old tricks and plans to take credit for sewing the flag. Abigail and the boys see this as their chance not only to stop Babs, but also to set history straight. But once they start trying to figure out the truth, what they discover surprises them all...
Betsy Who Cried Wolf
by Gail Carson LevineOn her eighth birthday Betsy takes the Shepherds' Oath and is determined to be the best shepherd in Bray Valley history. Any wolf who tries to eat her sheep had better watch out. But Zimmo is no ordinary wolf—he's a hungry wolf, with a plan!In her first picture book, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine puts her own spin on a traditional tale, while Scott Nash brings a comic sensibility to this hilarious retelling. The result will tickle, delight, and even leave readers with a moral or two, or three....
Betsy and Billy
by Carolyn HaywoodBetsy, Billy, and their friends enjoy and learn from the many activities in the second grade.
Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown (Betsy-Tacy #4)
by Lois Lenski Maud Hart LovelaceBetsy, Tacy, and Tib are twelve-old enough to do lots of things...even go downtown on their own. There they see their first horseless carriage, discover the joys of the public library, and see a real play at the Opera House. They even find themselves acting in one! Best of all, they help a lonely new friend feel at home in Deep Valley-the most wonderful place in the world to grow up. Ever since their first publication in the 1940s, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers.
Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill (Betsy-Tacy #3)
by Lois Lenski Maud Hart LovelaceBetsy, Tacy, and Tib can't wait to be ten. After all, getting two numbers in your age is the beginning of growing up-exciting things are bound to happen. And they do! The girls fall in love with the King of Spain, perform in the School Entertainment, and for the first time, go all the way over the Big Hill to Little Syria by themselves. There Betsy, Tacy, and Tib make new friends and learn a thing or two. They learn that new Americans are sometimes the best Americans. And they learn that they themselves wouldn't want to be anything else. <P> Ever since their first publication in the 1940s, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers.
Betsy and the Boys (Harcourt Young Classics Ser.)
by Carolyn HaywoodBetsy and her fourth-grade friends discover football.
Betsy's Day at the Game
by Greg Bancroft Katherine BlackmoreBetsy loves hanging out with her grandfather, especially at the ballpark. Today is another game day, and Betsy is ready to show her grandpa all she's learned about keeping score. Some exciting things are about to happen at today's game. As the anticipation builds, Betsy keeps track of it all -- foul balls, home runs, and favorite players.This heartwarming story about a family tradition and America's favorite pastime includes a full scorecard. With great illustrations, Betsy's Day at the Game teaches kids how to fill out a scorecard, and encourages them to share their memories with their families.
Betsy-Tacy (Betsy-Tacy #1)
by Lois Lenski Maud Hart LovelaceBest Friends Forever<P> There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they do-a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Betsy's fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy becoms such good friends that everyone starts to think of them as one person-Betsy-Tacy.Betsy and Tacy have lots of fun together. They make a playhouse from a piano box, have a sand store, and dress up and go calling. And one day, they come home to a wonderful surprise-a new friend named Tib.<P> Ever since their first publication in the 1940's, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers.
Betsy-Tacy and Tib (Betsy-Tacy #2)
by Lois Lenski Maud Hart LovelaceThree of a KindBetsy and Tacy are best friends. Then Tib moves into the neighborhood and the three of them start to play together. The grown-ups think they will quarrel, but they don't. Sometimes they quarrel with Betsy's and Tacy's bossy big sisters, but they never quarrel among themselves.They are not as good as they might be. They cook up awful messes in the kitchen, throw mud on each other and pretend to be beggars, and cut off each other's hair. But Betsy, Tacy, and Tib always manage to have a good time.Ever since their first publication in the 1940s, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers.
Better Than You
by Adam Gustavson Trudy LudwigJake's bragging is really starting to get to his neighbor Tyler. Tyler can't show Jake a basketball move, a school assignment, or a new toy without Jake saying he can do better. Tyler starts to wonder: Is something wrong with him? Is he really such a loser? Is Jake really better than him at everything? Or is Jake the one with the problem? With the help of his uncle Kevin, Tyler begins to understand that Jake's bragging has nothing to do with Tyler's own abilities and that puffing yourself up leaves little room for friends.From the Hardcover edition.
Better Together!
by Amy Robach Andrew ShueFrom Good Morning America anchor Amy Robach and her husband, actor Andrew Shue comes a sweet tale about finding common ground and accepting and appreciating each others' differences.When a big thunderstorm shakes their woodland home, the Squirrelly family must flee their nest for a hollow in an oak tree. To their surprise, the McMunk family had the exact same idea. This family of squirrels and a family of chipmunks must find ways to live together--which isn't always easy since they come from different backgrounds. But after some important lessons in compromise, the Squirrellys and the McMunks realize that life is better together as the McSquirrelies.