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Totally Random Facts Volume 2: 3,219 Surprising, Strange, and Striking Things About the World (Totally Random Facts #2)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsDID YOU KNOW? Male seahorses give birth, not females. Hershey's kisses used to be square. Squid have nine brains--and the central one's shaped like a donut, with a hole in the middle! Even MORE fantastic facts and incredible images come to life in the second volume of the kid-favorite TOTALLY RANDOM FACTS series.There is a wild world of VERY random information out there! This second volume of the beloved Totally Random Facts series rounds up another 3000-plus of those surprising, strange, and striking nuggets of information. Covering everything from cuddly pets to venomous spiders and exoplanets to undersea trenches, this uber-giftable hardcover showcases amazing photography, cool design, and weird-but-true information. If your trivia-phile is interested in it, there's a Totally Random Fact about it!
Totally Random Questions Volume 1: 101 Wild and Weird Q&As (Totally Random Questions #1)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsAre there volcanoes in space? Is a cloud heavier than an elephant? Why don't woodpeckers get concussions? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 1 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the second book in this series, Totally Random Questions Volume 2!
Totally Random Questions Volume 2: 101 Odd and Awesome Q&As (Totally Random Questions #2)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsCan pigeons do math? How long would it take to drive to the moon? What happens when a seahorse gets angry? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Filled with cool photos and crazy curiosities, Totally Random Questions Volume 2 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky and fascinating questions about our wonderfully weird world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series!
Totally Random Questions Volume 3: 101 Strange and Stupendous Q&As (Totally Random Questions #3)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsAre there volcanoes in space? Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound? And what's the real reason that Major League Baseball umpires only wear black underwear? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 3 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-4!
Totally Random Questions Volume 4: 101 Bizarre and Cool Q&As (Totally Random Questions #4)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsHow long does it take a spider to spin a web? Do earthworms have eyes? And really, what is the difference between jam and jelly? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 4 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-4!
Totally Random Questions Volume 5: 101 Incredible and Intriguing Q&As (Totally Random Questions #5)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsDo ligers exist in the wild? Can a goose get goosebumps? Which is longer on Venus, a day or a year? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment of this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions: Volume 5 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside, covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find more fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-6!
Totally Random Questions Volume 6: 101 Fascinating and Factual Q&As (Totally Random Questions #6)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsHow much does a human skeleton weigh? Who was Bluetooth technology named after? What do rabbits do when they're happy? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment of this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions: Volume 6 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside, covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find more fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-7!
Totally Random Questions Volume 7: 101 Wonderous and Wacky Q&As (Totally Random Questions #7)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsCan elephants jump? Are cats afraid of cucumbers? And can yodeling really cause an avalanche? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 7 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-8!
Totally Random Questions Volume 8: 101 Outlandish and Amazing Q&As (Totally Random Questions #8)
by Melina Gerosa BellowsHow long is a day on Mars? What's more toxic, a Gila monster or a poison frog? And does vanilla flavoring actually contain beaver pee? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 8 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-8!
Totally Unrelated (Orca Limelights)
by Tom RyanNeil plays guitar with his family's band, the Family McClintock, even though he can't stand the Celtic music they play. Neil doesn't dance, he hates the outfits, and every single performance reminds him that he isn't as talented as the rest of the family. When his buddy Bert convinces him to form a rock band and enter a local talent show, Neil's playing improves and everyone notices, including a girl who shares his musical interests. He starts to think that all those years of practice might come in handy after all. But it all comes to a head when Neil has to choose between an important gig with the family band and the talent show. He's only sure of one thing: whatever he decides to do, he's going to be letting someone down. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Totally Washi!: More Than 45 Super Cute Washi Tape Crafts for Kids
by Ashley Ann LazStick on the fun!Say hello to a whole new way of decorating! With Totally Washi!, you'll learn how to use washi tape, a colorful Japanese crafting tape, to transform everyday items into adorable creations everyone will love. Featuring 50 awesome washi tape projects, this book encourages you to let your imagination roam free as you cover your locker, bedroom, and even your friends' accessories in the stylish tape. Best of all, when you're bored with the look, you can simply peel off the tape and start all over again! The possibilities are endless with fun washi tape crafts like:Cloud & raindrop bookmarkBraided friendship braceletsCutout art framesBobby pin flowerLocker dry erase board Complete with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, Totally Washi! will show you how to customize just about anything!
Touch Blue
by Cynthia LordAn exquisite second novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES! TOUCH BLUE, sure as certain, will touch your heart.The state of Maine plans to shut down her island's schoolhouse, which would force Tess's family to move to the mainland--and Tess to leave the only home she has ever known. Fortunately, the islanders have a plan too: increase the numbers of students by having several families take in foster children. So now Tess and her family are taking a chance on Aaron, a thirteen-year-old trumpet player who has been bounced from home to home. And Tess needs a plan of her own--and all the luck she can muster. Will Tess's wish come true or will her luck run out?Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord offers a warm-hearted, humorous, and thoughtful look at what it means to belong--and how lucky we feel when we do. Touch Blue, sure as certain, will touch your heart.
Touch and Go (Star Striker)
by Mary AmatoAlbert and the Zeenods are back in this second book in the thrilling Star Striker series about unlikely friendships and interstellar soccer.Albert and his Zeenod teammates might not be the best soccer players in the universe but there's nothing Albert would rather do--and no one he'd rather play with. Plus at least they made it to the second round of the big interplanetary tournament. When their coach is wrongly arrested by an intergalatic police force, Albert and the Zeenods must work to clear their coach's name and stay in the tournament. But Albert can't keep his head in the game, putting the whole team's win in jeopardy. Can Albert come through for his friends and find justice for their coach? Action-packed, yet filled with humor and heart, Star Striker is the second book in a series that combines a sports friendship story with an exploration of social justice and the importance of compassion for others.
Touchdown Kid
by Tim GreenFrom New York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green comes a football story about a boy who is given a chance to prove that wealth and privilege don’t matter on the football field, as long as he has the skills to compete. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!Cory has always been passionate about football. But life for him and his single mom has been hard, making it difficult for Cory to play. And though Cory is a good kid, he’s constantly surrounded by negative influences. But when the coach from an elite private school with one of the best football programs in the country recognizes his talents on the field, Cory is presented with an unbelievable opportunity.Cory knows that football could be his ticket out. But leaving to attend private school also means struggling to fit into a world where most people look at him and just see a scholarship kid from the wrong side of town. Cory knows that if he can fight hard enough—both on and off the field—he may be able to secure a bright future that looks different from his unpromising past.
Touchdown Trouble (All-Star Sports Stories #20)
by Fred BowenSam loves football. There's nothing better than the rush he gets when his team, the Cowboys, are working together--moving closer and closer to the end zone.In a key game, the Cowboys beat their arch rivals to remain undefeated, thanks to a major play by Sam. But the celebration ends when he and his teammates make an unwelcome discovery.Is the Cowboys' perfect season in jeopardy?
Touchdown Turmoil (Jake Maddox JV)
by Jake MaddoxEthan is a talented wide receiver for the Locomotives. But when he drops a surefire touchdown pass, he begins to question himself. Can he find a way to erase the label of choke artist and make the kind of end zone play that can win back the trust of his team? Reader support tools, like a glossary and discussion questions, round out this story from the high-interest Jake Maddox JV series.
Touchdown for Tommy
by Matt ChristopherTommy is excited that his new foster dad coaches kids football. Tommy hopes that if he plays really well, then his foster father will want to adopt him and give him a real family.
Touched By An Angel Fiction Series: Doodlebugs
by Martha WilliamsonIs it another scheme when the local pay phone keeps ringing with unexpected advice for the townspeople? When the voice on the other end knows so many details about each person's life, the angels Tess, Monica, and Andrew become very concerned.until a simple lesson about doodlebugs sheds light on the mystery.
Touched By An Angel Fiction Series: Have You Seen Me?
by Martha WilliamsonWhat happens when your little brother looks remarkably like the picture of the missing child on the back of the milk carton? Two families are unwittingly bound over their love for the same son. A suspenseful story as the search for the truth unveils unbelievable family secrets and leads to a conclusion that shows true love in a family.
Touched By An Angel Fiction Series: How Do You Spell Faith?
by Martha WilliamsonWhile preparing for a spelling bee with the help of an angel disguised as a tutor, thirteen-year-old Annie is discouraged that her mother keeps comparing her with her more athletic older sister.
Touched By An Angel: Unlikely Friends
by Martha WilliamsonBased on the episode At Risk, which features introductory and closing remarks by General Colin Powell. An angry boy who refuses to help others and a girl in a wheelchair who can barely help herself are both at risk of giving up on life. When their worlds are suddenly brought together, it's more than a coincidence. It's a miracle. With the help of three angels, Jason and Kelly discover the power of love.
Touching Spirit Bear: The Novel Study (Spirit Bear #1)
by Ben MikaelsenWithin Cole Matthews lie anger, rage and hate. Cole has been stealing and fighting for years. This time he caught Alex Driscal in the, parking lot and smashed his head against the sidewalk. Now, Alex may have permanent brain damage'and Cole is in the Biggest trouble of his life.Cole is offered Circle Justice: a system based on Native American traditions that attempts to provide healing for the criminal offender, the victim and the, community. With prison as his only alternative, Cole plays along. He says he wants to repent, but in his heart Cole blames his alcoholic mom his, abusive dad, wimpy Alex -- everyone but himself -- for his situation.Cole receives a one-year banishment to a remote Alaskan island. There, he is mauled by Mysterious white bear of Native American legend. Hideously injured, Cole waits for his death His thoughts shift from from Anger to humility. To survive, he must stop blaming others and take responsibility for his life. Rescuers arrive to save Cole's but it is the attack of the Spirit Bear that may save his soul. Ben Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots without absolving solving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing
Touchstones: A Teaching Anthology of Poetry
by Michael Benton Peter BentonDevelop a love for poetry at key stage three with the trusted Touchstones series. This diverse selection of over 150 poems features thought-provoking contemporary voices and much-loved favourites. Touchstones: A Teaching Anthology of Poetry will help you to:· Explain and contextualise poems across a broad range of genres and themes· Support your lessons with over 100 ready-made activities designed for independent, paired and group work· Challenge your students with additional activities specifically designed to stretch their learning· Build the skills required for the poetry element of the latest GCSE English Literature specifications, with chapters dedicated to comparative and unseen poetry· Introduce a range of poets commonly studied at GCSE, from William Wordsworth to Imtiaz Dharker· Introduce a range of contemporary poets, such as Kate Clanchy and Holly McNish, alongside more familiar classics· Support the implementation of the 2014 national curriculum at Key Stage 3
Tough Call (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Kelsey BlairIn need of money to pay her basketball fees, fourteen-year old Malia King registers for a refereeing course at her middle school. Refereeing gives her a whole new perspective on the game, and helps to improve her own play. But things get complicated when Malia is assigned to referee her younger sister Flo's games, especially when she makes a call that leads to a big loss for her school. As people around Malia start pressuring her to favor the team from her own school she has to choose between calling a fair game or becoming a social outcast. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
Tough to Tackle
by Matthew F ChristopherDisappointed at first by not being large enough to make quarterback, Boots discovers that there is as much challenge in playing tackle.