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Underdogs (Underdogs Ser. #1)
by Markus ZusakFrom the bestselling author of The Book ThiefBefore The Book Thief, Markus Zusak wrote a trilogy of novels about the Wolfe Brothers: The Underdog, Fighting Rueben Wolfe, and Getting the Girl. Cameron and Ruben Wolfe are champions at getting into fights, coming up with half-baked schemes, and generally disappointing girls, their parents, and their much more motivated older siblings. They're intensely loyal to each other, brothers at their best and at their very worst. But when Cameron falls head over heels for Ruben's girlfriend, the strength of their bond is tested to its breaking point.We're proud to present these novels together for the first time, and to be introducing American readers to The Underdog, never before published in the United States. Fans of The Book Thief won't want to miss reading the novels that launched Markus Zusak's stellar career.
The Underdogs of Upson Downs
by Craig SilveyA heartwarming and hilarious story about a girl and her dog, and of kindness, friendship, hurdles, tunnels, see-saws, and—most importantly—bringing out the best in yourself and others.Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family's home at risk, Annie directs Runt's extraordinary talents toward a different pursuit--winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie's commands if nobody else is watching.With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds--and the fastest dogs in the world--to save her farm.
The Undergardeners (Orca Young Readers)
by Desmond Anthony EllisMouse is small for his age and tired of being teased about it. Then one night he discovers, much to his surprise and delight, that he fits perfectly (well, almost perfectly) into the Undergarden, a subterranean world beneath his backyard. Mouse befriends the Undergardeners—and helps them keep their existence safe from the dangerous world uptop. All that, and he never has to change out of his pajamas!
The Underground (Animorphs #17)
by K. A. ApplegateWhat's tasty, good for you, and only takes sixty seconds to make? Oatmeal. And because of a strange reaction to the Yeerk's physiology, it's making the would-be invaders of Earth more than a little crazy. Now Rachel and the other Animorphs have a new weapon against the Yeerks. Sounds good, right?Wrong. Because using this advantage against the Yeerks has dire consequences for their human hosts. In order to avoid hurting innocent people, the Animorphs will have to make another trip to the Yeerk pool, where they barely escaped with their lives. The Animorphs have taken chances before and been very lucky. But this time their luck may be about to run out.
Underground: El Subsuelo
by David MacaulayDavid Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a city's various support systems by exposing a typical section of the underground network and explaining how it works. We see a network of walls, columns, cables, pipes and tunnels required to satisfy the basic needs of a city's inhabitants.
The Underground (Left Behind: The Kids #6)
by Tim Lahaye Jerry B. JenkinsFrom Amazon.com: Book six in the Left Behind: The Kids series, The Underground shares its title with the Young Trib Force's secret school newspaper, preaching the true story of the Rapture and the Tribulation to the left-behind students of Nicolae Carpathia High. Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan all pitch in to make the paper happen, despite pressure from Carpathia's faculty and even a mysterious, possibly demonic hard drive crash. But with high-tech help from new friends and the aid of prominent journalist and eyewitness to evil Bruce Williams, the growing group manages to deliver The Underground to almost every student in school. Everything's going well until Global Community heavies get involved--and one of the Trib Force members gets caught because she spread the word of God!
The Underground Railroad: Real Stories From My Time) (American Girl: Real Stories From My Time #1)
by Kelley McMorris Bonnie Bader Connie PorterDiscover the stories of the real people and events that shaped American history in the Real Stories From My Time series. Perfect for book reports with full-page illustrations throughout, these nonfiction chapter books also include historical photos, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and a bibliography at the back. Plus, in each book, an American Girl historical character shares a bit of her own fictional story. The Underground Railroad includes miles of real stories of passengers, conductors, and abolitionists-well-known and unknown-that traveled on the slavery escape route known as the Underground Railroad. American Girl Addy Walker shares the story of her own journey to freedom.
Underground Railroad 1854: Perilous Journey (Great Escapes Series)
by Gare ThompsonThis thrilling new series of books has everything middle school readers long for: action, adventure, danger, and young heroes!The Great Escapes series explores real historical events and shows children how kids just like them learn how to work together in order to change the world for the better. Historical figures are interwoven into the stories, offering readers the chance for further exploration on these people and their places in history. In Underground Railroad 1854: Perilous Journey, a pair of teenage slaves must rely on a white teenager to help them escape slavery. Will they work together—or pay a terrible price?
Underground To Canada
by Barbara SmuckerTaken away from her mother by a ruthless slave trader, all Julilly has left is the dream of freedom. Every day that she spends huddled in the slave trader’s wagon travelling south or working on the brutal new plantation, she thinks about the land where it is possible to be free, a land she and her friend Liza may reach someday. So when workers from the Underground Railroad offer to help the two girls escape, they are ready. But the slave catchers and their dogs will soon be after them…
Underhand (Orca Sports)
by M.J. McIsaacFifteen-year-old Nick Carver is tired of living in his older brother's shadow. Markus is the lacrosse team hero, love interest of Nick's longtime crush and now the recipient of a prestigious scholarship from the Philston Weiks Academy. When a mistake at provincials results in Markus's goal being discounted, rumors start going around school that he cheated. Suddenly, Philston Weiks is "rethinking" Markus's scholarship offer. They've also invited other players, including Nick, to try out for Markus's spot. Nick is flattered but conflicted. He's pretty sure his brother didn't cheat. But can he prove it? And if he does, will he ruin his one chance to finally be in the spotlight?
The Underneath
by Kathi Appelt David SmallThere is nothing lonelier than a cat who has been loved, at least for a while, and then abandoned on the side of the road.<P><P> A calico cat, about to have kittens, hears the lonely howl of a chained-up hound deep in the backwaters of the bayou. She dares to find him in the forest, and the hound dares to befriend this cat, this feline, this creature he is supposed to hate. They are an unlikely pair, about to become an unlikely family. Ranger urges the cat to hide underneath the porch, to raise her kittens there because Gar-Face, the man living inside the house, will surely use them as alligator bait should he find them. But they are safe in the Underneath...as long as they stay in the Underneath.<P> Kittens, however, are notoriously curious creatures. And one kitten’s one moment of curiosity sets off a chain of events that is astonishing, remarkable, and enormous in its meaning. For everyone who loves Sounder, Shiloh, and The Yearling, for everyone who loves the haunting beauty of writers such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Flannery O’Connor, and Carson McCullers, Kathi Appelt spins a harrowing yet keenly sweet tale about the power of love—and its opposite, hate—the fragility of happiness and the importance of making good on your promises.<P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Underneath
by David Small Kathi Appelt<P>There is nothing lonelier than a cat who has been loved, at least for a while, and then abandoned on the side of the road. A calico cat, about to have kittens, hears the lonely howl of a chained-up hound deep in the backwaters of the bayou. She dares to find him in the forest, and the hound dares to befriend this cat, this feline, this creature he is supposed to hate. They are an unlikely pair, about to become an unlikely family. <P>Ranger urges the cat to hide underneath the porch, to raise her kittens there because Gar-Face, the man living inside the house, will surely use them as alligator bait should he find them. But they are safe in the Underneath...as long as they stay in the Underneath. <P>Kittens, however, are notoriously curious creatures. And one kitten's one moment of curiosity sets off a chain of events that is astonishing, remarkable, and enormous in its meaning. <P>For everyone who loves Sounder, Shiloh, and The Yearling, for everyone who loves the haunting beauty of writers such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Flannery O'Connor, and Carson McCullers, Kathi Appelt spins a harrowing yet keenly sweet tale about the power of love--and its opposite, hate--the fragility of happiness and the importance of making good on your promises.
Understanding and Using Reading Assessment, K-12
by Peter AfflerbachWell established as a teaching resource and course text, this guide to the "whats," "how-tos," and "whys" of reading assessment is now in a thoroughly revised fourth edition. Peter Afflerbach succinctly introduces major types of assessments, including formative and summative performance assessments, teacher questioning, and high-stakes testing. He provides an innovative framework (the CURRV model) for evaluating the suitability of assessments and combining them effectively to meet all students' needs. Emphasis is given to assessing core reading skills and strategies as well as noncognitive and social–emotional aspects of reading development. Helpful features include detailed examples of assessment done well, within-chapter "Enhance Your Understanding" questions and activities, and 25 reproducible and downloadable checklists and forms. New to This Edition *Explains assessment in a science-of-reading context. *Increased focus on equity issues, plus updated theory and research throughout. *Chapter on assessing early reading. *Chapter on assessing digital and critical reading.
Understanding Business Math & Budgets (Young Adult Library of Small Business an #10)
by Helen ThompsonAre you interested in having your own business? Today, young people have never had more opportunities to build new and exciting businesses. Before you start your business, you'll need to know the basics, though--and it doesn't get much more basic in business than dollars and cents! Knowing how much your company makes and how much it spends is a big part of knowing how you're doing. In Understanding Business Math & Budgets, you'll learn how important math is to keeping your business successful and what you need to keep a budget.
Understanding Credit
by Helen ThompsonMoney can be a source of conflict in almost any relationship, whether with your family, friends, or your girl or boyfriend. Whether you have it or you don't, money can stir a wide range of emotions but it's important not to confuse an emotional issue with a financial one (or vice versa). Learn all this and more in Money and Relationships.
Understanding Global Warming with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4d An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4d Ser.)
by Agnieszka BiskupTeam up with Max Axiom to learn all about global warming and its effects on the Earth. From melting glaciers to wacky weather patterns, heating up our planet wreaks havoc on its resources and inhabitants. Young readers will understand global warming and harness the power to help make a difference!
Understanding Matter (Inspire Science, Grade 7 Integrated #Unit 1)
by Alton L. Biggs Ralph M. Feather Jr. Douglas FisherNIMAC-sourced textbook
Understanding Myself: A Kid’s Guide to Intense Emotions and Strong Feelings
by Mary C. LamiaThe book is full of current and relevant psychological research on emotions as well as real-life stories, useful quizzes and fun-fact boxes and will encourage kids to notice what their emotions are telling them about themselves, their friends, and their family.
Understanding Organization (The Jamestown Comprehension Skills Series with Writing Activities #Third Edition)
by McGraw-Hill Editors<P>Understanding Organization <P> The Jamestown <P>Comprehension Skills Series with Writing Activities
Understanding Organization (The Jamestown Comprehension Skills Series)
by McGraw-Hill Education StaffThe Comprehension Skills Series teaches students to become stronger, efficient readers by developing ten important, specific reading comprehension skills.
Understanding Our Economy
by E. Richard Churchill Linda R. ChurchillA vital text for students in history, civics, social studies, and life skills classes, Understanding Our Economy clearly explains the American economic system in a way that all learners can understand. From "Supply and Demand" and "The Stock Market" to "Taxation" and "Credit, Debt and Savings," this easy-to-use, easy-to-read text covers all facets of economics with engaging activities, games, and puzzles. Perfect for explaining personal and family finance, as well as the larger, global perspectives. Includes a final test, answers, and a glossary.
Understanding Viruses with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4d An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4d Ser.)
by Agnieszka BiskupJoin Max Axiom as he explores the science behind viruses. Max helps young readers understand how virus attack our bodies and what we can do to protect against them.
Understanding Weather and Climate, Student Guide
by National Science Resources Center Amy Charles John NortonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Undertow: Undertow Booktwo (The Undertow Trilogy #1)
by Michael BuckleyFirst, we feared them. Then we fought them. Now they might be our only hope. Sixteen-year-old Lyric Walker’s life is forever changed when she witnesses the arrival of 30,000 Alpha, a five-nation race of ocean-dwelling warriors, on her beach in Coney Island. The world’s initial wonder and awe over the Alpha quickly turns ugly and paranoid and violent, and Lyric’s small town transforms into a military zone with humans on one side and Alpha on the other. When Lyric is recruited to help the crown prince, a boy named Fathom, assimilate, she begins to fall for him. But their love is a dangerous one, and there are forces on both sides working to keep them apart. Only, what if the Alpha are not actually the enemy? What if they are in fact humanity’s best chance for survival? Because the real enemy is coming. And it’s more terrifying than anything the world has ever seen. Action, suspense, and romance whirlpool dangerously in this cinematic saga!
Underwater (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by Debbie LevyTwelve-year-old Gabe has ambitions to be the next Jacques Cousteau...or Bill Gates...or who? Gabe's anxiety about growing up is matched by his fear that he'll be crazy (like his brother). But he finds some relief in his underwater computer game, setting up his own aquarium, and swimming on the local team. Could it be that some things will just take care of themselves?