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Creepy Stories: Ghosts, Mysteries, and Other Spooky Tales

by Kelly Anne McLellan

Fun and spooky stories for everyone to read togetherMake any night in more exciting with this thrilling collection of 16 tales that are creepy, funny, mysterious, and strange. Feel shivers down your spine as you read about ringing bells in a cemetery, ghostly underpants, fairies that create dreams, and more!Perfect for story time—These stories are short, simple, and easy to read aloud at a sleepover, in the car, around the campfire, or anytime!A terrific range of tales—Explore updated retellings of all the classic stories, like The Hook" and "The Ghost of the Bloody Finger."Not too scary— Each story is written to be fun and silly for kids as young as 6, with just enough detail to make them spooky, but not too spooky!From a mysterious fog to two heads in a suitcase, these stories are sure to excite and delight kids and adults of all ages.

Creole

by Stephen Cosgrove Robin James

Creole is a unique creature who lives alone in the swamp. She lives alone because the other creatures that live there are frightened by her looks. Looks can be deceiving and so can judging a book by its cover. Ages 5-9.

Criando malvas (Los Minimuertos #Volumen 2)

by Ledicia Costas

Los Minimuertos: ¡una aventura para morirse de risa! Los Minimuertos son niños muy distintos a ti: son niños de ultratumba. Esperan a sus padres en el Otro Barrio, un lugar de paso donde pueden hacer lo que les apetezca. Dinamito ha creado un fertilizante experimental superpotente y Petunio decide echárselo en las flores que le crecen en la cabeza. Pero algo está a punto de salir muy mal… ¿Podrán los Minimuertos solucionar este desastre? Una nueva colección de Ledicia Costas, Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil y autora de Escarlatina.

Crick, Crack, Crow!

by Janet Lord

Crow&’s mischievous antics are featured in this playful and informative picture book that illustrates the cleverness of crows and their intriguing behavior.Crows are crafty birds. In this picture book about a particularly noisy and mischievous young crow, their intriguing behaviors are on full display. They can mimic sounds and use objects for tools, and they love to hide things. They also enjoy raising a ruckus. Follow along as Crow leaves his home nest and his large extended family and flies to the nearby farm, looking for fun and trouble. He enjoys pestering the songbirds, stealing food from Cat, and taunting Dog. But he soon tires of his usual hijinks, and he sets out to find more exciting adventures. What will happen when he runs into DANGEROUS trouble?This engaging work of informational fiction is a dynamic read-aloud with colorful artwork by the celebrated illustrator Julie Paschkis. The book includes a page of facts about crows and a list of resources for learning more about these fascinating birds.

Cricket Catches the Travel Bug: A Travel Bug Tale (The Travel Bug Tales)

by Sarah Bowlin

Meet Cricket—and join her on a traveling adventure—in this delightful storybook from the creator of the Mom with a Map website. Cricket Catches the Travel Bug gives a first introduction to the silly little travel bug, Cricket. Young readers join her as she learns all about travel, including her first flight aboard an airplane. She&’s amazed at how high these machines can fly—much higher than her own wings! Kids explore a big city with Cricket and her family and love learning all about travel through a bug&’s eyes! As Cricket Catches the Travel Bug quickly becomes a family favorite, parents appreciate Cricket&’s cute interpretation and imagination, while children fall in love with Cricket … and with travel. Look out, the travel bug is highly contagious!

Cricket Song

by Anne Hunter

A poignant and beautiful bedtime book, Cricket Song connects two children on different continents through the evocation of sound and smell. Readers will love identifying various creatures portrayed in the book and watching what they are doing as the two children begin to fall to sleep in their beds on seemingly opposite sides of the world. While differences between cultures may be obvious, ultimately, this lovely story of sleep is a tale about interconnection.

Crinkleroot's Guide to Giving Back to Nature

by Jim Arnosky

Jim Arnosky's beloved nature expert, Crinkleroot, is back! Award-winning children's book artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky features his iconic character in this fun and informative picture book. Crinkleroot, who was "born in a tree and raised by bees," guides young readers through the natural world, taking them on a journey through the seasons, and giving examples of things they can do in their own backyards to protect the environment.

Crispin: At the Edge of the World (Crispin)

by Avi

In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead--the second book in a planned trilogy--Avi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not.He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name- Crispin-only intensified the mystery. Then Crispin met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. And in Bear-the enormous, red-bearded juggler, sometime spy, and everyday philosopher-Crispin also found a new father and a new world.Now Crispin and Bear have set off to live their lives as free men. But they don't get far before their past catches up with them: Bear is being pursued by members of the secret brotherhood who believe he is an informer. When Bear is badly wounded, it is up to Crispin to make decisions about their future-where to go, whom to trust. Along the way they become entangled with an extraordinary range of people, each of whom affects Crispin and Bear's journey in unexpected ways. To find freedom and safety, they may have to travel to the edge of the world-even if it means confronting death itself.

Crittercam

by Andrew Einspruch

This book is all about Crittercams and how these scientists use them to study everything the animal does.

Croc & Gator 1: Swamp Ranger School

by Lisa Katzenberger

Follow no-nonsense Croc and goofball Gator as they become junior rangers in their hometown swamp!Printed entirely in green ink, these fun STEM-filled books are perfect for InvestiGators fans.Croc and Gator could not be more different, but the one thing they have in common is the love of their swamp. And now they are old enough to train as junior Swamp Rangers! They can&’t wait to learn about all the swamp&’s plants and animals, and how to protect them. When outgoing Gator and reclusive Croc are paired up, neither is sure about the other. But it turns out that their differences help them ace their tests and reward them training certificates to become the best Swamp Rangers! This great buddy series pairs two animals that kids LOVE. In their challenge to become junior rangers, Croc and Gator will need to be courageous and brave little reptiles, as they explore their swamp and prepare to protect everyone in community.With each story, readers will train alongside Croc and Gator, as they gain more experience and get badges along the way. The books will have back matter to support the theme of each story.

Croc Needs to Wait (Behavior Matters): A Book about Patience

by Sue Graves

This new series of picture books provide a great introduction to discussing emotions for preschoolers.Each book in this series is perfect for talking about emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behavior for preschoolers. This vibrant set with illustrated animals is designed for sharing in a classroom, or at home, with key discussion words that pop in bold type.

Crocodile Hungry

by Eija Sumner

A hilarious story about a hungry and hapless crocodile, for fans of How to Give Your Cat a Bath and I Want My Hat Back.Crocodile hungry. What can crocodile eat?Canned ham? Too hard to open.Beef jerky? Gets stuck in teeth.Eggs? Bite shell, get toothache.Crocodile must find food. But where? Though crocodile is surrounded by food, he doesn't know it. He's used to food coming in packages and boxes and in handy tins. Will the hungry crocodile figure it out?Readers big and little will laugh out loud at the simple but hysterical text and illustrations by debut author Eija Sumner and cartoonist (and now resident crocodile expert) John Martz.

Crocodiles: Built For The Hunt (Predator Profiles Ser.)

by Tammy Gagne

With shocking speed, a crocodile can lunge at its prey and grab it with its strong jaws and razor-sharp teeth. Readers will learn about what makes crocodiles such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these awesome creatures.

Crow Made a Friend (I Like to Read)

by Margaret Peot

Try, try again is the lesson Crow teaches beginning readers in this picture book reader. Crow was all alone. But like all crows, he was very clever. Using autumn leaves for wings, sticks for the body and a crab apple for the head, Crow made a friend! But winter winds blew in, destroying his creation. Undaunted, Crow fashioned another bird friend out of snow but could not prevent it from melting in the warm spring sun. Alone again, Crow heard the caw, caw, caw of a real, live bird. Together they built a nest and by summer, Crow had a family. This warm, satisfying story celebrates perseverance and ingenuity. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level D.

Crowned with Glory

by Dorena Williamson

An ode to Black hair and Black girl joy, this joy-filled rhyming picture book invites young readers into the world of a young Black girl as she rocks her God-given beauty.Hello, world! I&’m a gift from above.I already know that I am loved.Gazing around with a great big grin—there&’s a whole wide world for me to take in. From the hair on her head to the tips of her toes, Azira knows that she is awesome! And whether it&’s styled in twists, curls, braids, Bantu knots, a textured bun, or left totally natural, her hair is just one of the countless things that helps Azira celebrate who God made her to be. She&’s able to live out a beautiful story because God has crowned her with glory—and Azira wants you to do the same! Young readers will be inspired by this empowering, uplifting reminder to always be and love who God created them to be.

Crows!: Strange and Wonderful (Strange and Wonderful)

by Laurence Pringle

You see them feeding along the sides of roads or flying to the tops of trees. They are known as common crows, but there is nothing common about them. The familiar sound of "caw, caw, caw" is just one of at least twenty-five distinct sounds crows make in order to communicate with one another. Laurence Pringle examines these remarkable creatures in a fact-filled text that explores how crows talk, behave, and survive. With beautifully detailed illustration by Bob Marstall, young readers get a fascinating look into the world of one of the smartest birds on earth in this winner of the John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers Award.

Crunch the Shy Dinosaur

by Cirocco Dunlap

From Cirocco Dunlap (This Book Will Not Be Fun) and Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Greg Pizzoli (The Watermelon Seed) comes a charming, giggly read-aloud that illustrates the particular art of making a friend!Crunch is a lovely and quiet brontosaurus who has hidden himself in some shubbery and is rather shy. He would like to play, but it will require some gentle coaxing from you! If you are patient and encouraging, you will find yourself with a new friend! This picture book is a warm, funny example of how to engage with someone new, who is perhaps a bit different from you. Lessons in friend-making (such as minding personal space and demonstrating interest in another's hobbies) are delivered so subtly that children will absorb them unconsciously as they delight in Crunch's silly hat and dance moves!Cirocco Dunlap (This Book Will Not Be Fun) and Greg Pizzoli (The Watermelon Seed) enchant and surprise us with their first collaboration.A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018!

Crusher the Creeping Terror: Book 7 (Sea Quest Ser.)

by Adam Blade

Far beneath the waves, Max's Quest grows ever more challenging as he encounters mythical sea creatures. Max must tackle Crusher the Creeping Terror, or the evil Professor and his Robobeast will ruin the precious Crystal Forest!Don't miss the other books in this series: Shredder the Spider Droid, Stinger the Sea Phantom and Mangler the Dark Menace.

Crustaceans (My First Animal Kingdom Encyclopedias Ser.)

by Emma Carlson Berne

Presenting crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and krill! Crustaceans is an eye-catching animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Covering all the basic topics, including habitat, anatomy, and diet, Crustaceans allows kids to get up close and learn all about these hard-shelled marine animals through vibrant photos and clear, concise text.

Cry Out Liberty: Sarah Winnemucca, Indian Princess

by Jeffrey Fuerst Annabelle Howard Frank Sofo

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Crying is Like the Rain: A Story Of Mindfulness And Feelings

by Heather Hawk Feinberg

A gentle metaphor for understanding and processing anxiety and sadness Feelings come and go like the weather, and crying is like the rain. The words of this gentle book elaborate this soothing, encouraging theme, while the pictures tell a story of a little boy tearfully bound for his first day of school in the company of his older and wiser sister. “Have you ever noticed that after a storm ends, the whole earth feels like it took a big deep breath? And then we can search for a beautiful rainbow. It’s the same for you and me. When we relax into our tears, we remember they have lessons to teach us. They are here to connect us to ourselves, deep inside. We can learn to express and share our feelings in ways that are safe for everyone. And then we can look inside for our very own rainbow. Crying is like the rain.”

Crystal the Snow Pony (Magic Pony Carousel #5)

by Poppy Shire Ron Berg

When the Magic Pony Carousel comes to Emily's town, she's excited to ride Crystal, a beautiful caramel-colored pony. As soon as Emily settles into Crystal's saddle, the carousel whisks them away on a magical adventure in the snow-covered mountains. Emily and Crystal are just in time to go to a village's Spring Festival, and they quickly make a new friend! But there's danger looming. Emily and Crystal must protect the villagers from an avalanche, and find a missing boy!

Cuaderno del escritor [Grado 2] (¡Arriba La Lectura!)

by Houghton Harcourt

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Cuando hay luna llena: Un año lunar (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Trade Book #6)

by Mary Azarian Penny Pollock

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Cub Saves the Day

by Ann M. Rossi Costanza Basaluzzo

NIMAC-sourced textbook

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