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Crushing It
by Joanne LevyTwelve-year-old Kat woos the boy next door on behalf of her best friend, and in the process realizes that true beauty—and true confidence—comes from the inside in this hilarious M!X novel from the author of Small Medium at Large.Kat is already so over seventh grade. It doesn’t help that her best friend and cousin, Olivia, grew a foot over the summer and won a spot on the school’s dance team, shooting her up on the popularity scale. In the jungle that is middle school, Olivia is a gazelle. Braces-wearing, manga-loving, uncoordinated Kat is a warthog. Plus, Tyler, Kat’s next-door neighbor and buddy since birth, morphed into a really cute boy over the summer. Suddenly the person Kat’s used to playing Xbox with is causing her stomach to do cartwheels. When Olivia confesses that she has a crush on Tyler and wants to ask him to the Fall Ball dance, Kat knows there’s going to be a problem: Tyler thinks Olivia is just another ditsy girl who only cares about lip gloss and boy bands. But since Kat’s one of Tyler’s oldest friends, Olivia’s sure she’ll know how to get his attention. Trying to be a good friend and squash her own feelings, Kat makes it her mission to get the two of them together. From writing “Tyler cheat sheets” listing his favorite things, to feeding Olivia lines through her headphones during Tyler-focused study sessions, Kat devises schemes by which Tyler will fall for Olivia. And to her delight—or maybe horror—her plan begins to work. Now that Olivia’s caught Tyler’s attention, Kat has to wonder if she’s fooled Tyler into falling for the wrong girl. But what boy would ever choose a warthog over a gazelle?
Crushing on a Capulet: (Romeo & Juliet) (Cracked Classics #6)
by Tony AbbottSixth graders Devin and Frankie try to save star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet when they&’re magically transported into Shakespeare&’s classic play. When their teacher assigns Devin and Frankie—short for Francine—the lead roles in their class production of Romeo and Juliet, the two best friends aren&’t thrilled. How are they supposed to say their lines when they don&’t even sound like they were written in English? Luckily, the library&’s magic security gates come to their rescue again, and they leap into Shakespeare&’s famous tragedy. Unfortunately, they land right in the middle of a sword fight between two warring families, the Montagues and the Capulets. When they find out that Romeo Montague has fallen in love with Juliet Capulet, Devin and Frankie decide it&’s up to them to make sure this unlikely couple lives happily ever after. But can they change the book&’s tragic end and save the young lovers from their fate? &“The message that reading is important and can be fun comes through loud and clear,&” writes School Library Journal about the Cracked Classics series. &“The short chapters make this an ideal read-aloud and a treat for reluctant readers.&”
Cry of the Icemark (The Icemark Chronicles #1)
by Stuart HillAn epic, highly acclaimed fantasy that has just been optioned as a feature film by Fox 2000!The Icemark is a kingdom in grave danger. Its king has been killed in battle, its enemy lies in wait, and its fate rests on the shoulders of one girl. Thirrin Freer Strong-in-the-Arm Lindenshield, a beautiful princess and an intrepid warrior, must find a way to protect her land from a terrible invasion. She will forge an extraordinary alliance of noble Snow Leopards, ancient Vampires, and ferocious Wolf-folk. She will find unexpected strength in her friendship with a young warlock. And she will lead her allies to victory with her fierce battle cry: "Blood! Blast! And Fire!"
The Cry of the Ocelot: An Unofficial Minecrafters Novel, Book 2 (Unofficial Animal Warriors of the Overwo)
by Maya GraceThe Second Book in an Exciting Series of Adventures for Minecrafters!Ella and Rowan wake in the dead of night to find their cousin Jack gone. They frantically try to decode the mysterious message he left behind—something about a wounded ocelot and a jungle temple. But Jack would never journey to the jungle on his own . . . would he? The girls track his path, seeking help from animal friends along the way. But when villagers discover that the cousins can communicate with animals, trouble brews. As the girls approach the temple, Ella can no longer tell who’s a friend—and who’s a foe. And Jack is nowhere to be found. THE UNOFFICIAL ANIMAL WARRIORS OF THE OVERWORLD SERIES is an all-new Minecrafter story in which cousins Rowan, Jack, and Ella don’t know a thing about their mysterious past—or the powerful gift they’ve inherited. But something is calling to them from the Overworld outside the walls of their grandmother’s twisty mansion. Some things are calling—wolves, ocelots, and other animals that need help fighting the rise of hostile mobs. As the cousins find the courage to venture out, they discover that they can communicate with those animals. Every adventure adds a piece to the puzzle of their past. Soon, the cousins will learn not only what happened to their parents, but also of the danger facing them all. They’ll need to call on their special gifts—and their animal friends—to fight back.
CRYPT: Guardians' Reckoning
by Andrew HammondThe fifth in Andrew Hammond's fast-paced and action-packed CRYPT series, for fans of CHERUB, YOUNG BOND and Darren Shan. Jud Lester is the Covert Response Youth Paranormal Team's star agent. When the police are unable to solve a crime, they call in CRYPT. But with four deadly and dangerous missions behind them, can Jud and the team get to the bottom of yet another mystery?
Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution: Bitcoin and Beyond
by Brendan JanuaryIn January 2009, a mysterious software developer, Satoshi Nakamoto, exchanged a specially designed code with another developer. The code was a digital currency that Nakamoto had proposed several months before in a paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” This was the first Bitcoin transaction. Since then, Bitcoin has become the face of a tech revolution in digital cryptocurrencies based on blockchain technology. Its success has sparked a tech revolution that could fundamentally change global economics. Author Brendan January delves into the world of coders, libertarians, criminals, financial regulators, and crypto-detectives to understand what digital cryptocurrencies have to offer, their limitations and potential pitfalls, security issues, and how they may affect government and financial regulations in the future.
The Crystal Garden
by Vicki Grove[From the back cover:] "Isn't being friends with the right people the most important part of junior high? Eliza wants life in her new town to be different. No one knows what she was like before she came, so if she acts like the popular kids maybe she'll make herself fit in. But the first friend she makes is her neighbor Dierdre, a loner whose family has even more problems than Eliza's. Then school starts and Eliza's plan begins to work. As she gets noticed by Amanda, Casey and Lauren, she leaves Dierdre behind. Now that Eliza finally has what she wants, is she willing to give it all up when tragedy strikes and Dierdre really needs her?"
Crystal Keepers: Sky Raiders; Rogue Knight; Crystal Keepers; Death Weavers; Time Jumpers (Five Kingdoms #3)
by Brandon MullTrapped in a world where magic is powerful and dreams are real, Cole continues his quest in book three of a "fanciful, action-packed adventure" series (Publishers Weekly, starred review), from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series.Cole Randolph ventures to a new kingdom as he continues his search for his friends--and also pursues his quest to mend what has gone awry with the magic in The Outskirts. Can he overcome the challenges ahead, or will he be stranded forever in a world between reality and imagination?
The Crystal Ribbon (Scholastic Press Novels)
by Celeste LimIn the village of Huanan, in medieval China, the deity that rules is the Great Huli Jing. Though twelve-year-old Li Jing's name is a different character entirely from the Huli Jing, the sound is close enough to provide constant teasing-but maybe is also a source of greater destiny and power. Jing's life isn't easy. Her father is a poor tea farmer, and her family has come to the conclusion that in order for everyone to survive, Jing must be sacrificed for the common good. She is sold as a bride to the Koh family, where she will be the wife and nursemaid to their three-year-old son, Ju'nan. It's not fair, and Jing feels this bitterly, especially when she is treated poorly by the Koh's, and sold yet again into a worse situation that leads Jing to believe her only option is to run away, and find home again. With the help of a spider who weaves Jing a means to escape, and a nightingale who helps her find her way, Jing embarks on a quest back to Huanan--and to herself.
CU International Children's Bible: Big Red Edition
by Thomas NelsonThe original International Children's Bible®-celebrated as the first Bible translation just for kids-is now available in this special economy edition! Ideal for early readers, this translation gives children ages seven to eleven a Bible translation of their very own. This edition is an economy edition and does not include any special features such as maps, presentation page, etc.
El cuadro desaparecido (Misterios De Excursión Ser.)
by Steve BrezenoffLa clase de James “Gum” Shoo visita un museo. Los estudiantes han estado aprendiendo sobre las copias de cuadros, pero no se imaginaban que iban a encontrar una falsificación ¡en la mismísima galería! Solo Gum y sus amigos podrán resolver el misterio del museo.
Cuando Tia Lola vino (de visita) a quedarse
by Liliana Valenzuela Julia AlvarezJulia Alvarez's heartwarming novel--now in Spanish. Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his Mami. Like her stories for adults, Julia Alvarez's first middle-grade book sparkles with magic as it illuminates a child's experiences living in two cultures.
Cuatro ojos (Four Eyes)
by Rex OgleA humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses.El sexto grado no es tan genial como Rex pensó que sería. Es el único chico que no ha dado el estirón, y los abusones se lo recordarán a cada instante. Ya no puede confiar en su mejor amigo, y no puede dejar de pensar en una linda chica de su clase, que es posible esté interesada en él. Con tantas cosas sucediendo, a Rex todo le resulta borroso, ¡hasta su visión! Entonces descubre que necesita usar gafas, y su familia solo puede comprarle el par más feo de la tienda. Cualquier esperanza que Rex tuviera de encajar se desvanece por completo.En esta historia real sobre la adolescencia, Rex tiene la vista puesta en sobrevivir el sexto grado, pero ahora tiene que encontrar la manera de hacerlo con gafas, sin amigos y con una familia que simplemente no lo entiende.Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt, and the bullies won't let him forget it. His closest friend is unreliable, at best. And there's a cute girl in his class who he can't stop thinking about. With so much going on, everything is a blur -- including Rex's vision! So when he discovers that he needs glasses, and his family can only afford the ugliest pair in the store, any hope Rex had of fitting in goes completely out of focus.In this true coming-of-age story, Rex has his sights set on surviving sixth grade, but now he's got to find a way to do it with glasses, no friends, and a family that just doesn't get it!
Cub
by Cynthia L. Copeland“Raina Telgemeier fans will lap this up.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksA laugh-out-loud funny and empowering graphic memoir about growing up and finding your voice. Twelve-year-old Cindy has just dipped a toe into seventh-grade drama—with its complicated friendships, bullies, and cute boys—when she earns an internship as a cub reporter at a local newspaper in the early 1970s. A (rare) young female reporter takes Cindy under her wing, and Cindy soon learns not only how to write a lede, but also how to respectfully question authority, how to assert herself in a world run by men, and—as the Watergate scandal unfolds—how brave reporting and writing can topple a corrupt world leader. Searching for her own scoops, Cindy doesn&’t always get it right, on paper or in real life. But whether she&’s writing features about ghost hunters, falling off her bicycle and into her first crush, or navigating shifting friendships, Cindy grows wiser and more confident through every awkward and hilarious mistake.
Cubrir y rodear: Medición bidimensional
by Glenda Lappan Elizabeth Difanis Phillips James T. Fey Susan N. FrielNIMAC-sourced textbook
Cuchifrita, Ballerina: Cuchifrita, Ballerina (The Cheetah Girls #10)
by Deborah GregoryChanel has never written a song before, and she's overjoyed when her first effort, "It's Raining Benjamins," proves a hit for the Cheetah Girls. But when another group accuses her of stealing lyrics, Chanel admits that not all the words were her own. Broken-hearted and ashamed, Chanel is so low that she's considering taking up ballet, which could mean giving up on the Cheetah Girls--for good!American Ballet Theatre is recruiting junior dancers, and Chanel is going to get on that dance team no matter what it takes. But pliés and pirouettes are no substitute for true friendship, and Chanel will have to be on pointe if she is to keep the Cheetahs close to her heart.
The Cuckoo Clock of Doom: Attack Of The Mutant; My Hairiest Adventure; A Night In Terror Tower; The Cuckoo Clock Of Doom (Goosebumps #28)
by R.L. StineFrom the New York Times–bestselling Goosebumps series, a tween boy accidentally turns back time on an antique clock and now every day he is year younger. Tara the Terrible. That’s what Michael Webster calls his bratty little sister. She loves getting Michael in trouble. Making his life miserable. Things couldn’t get any worse.Then his father brings home the antique cuckoo clock. It’s old. It’s expensive. And Dad won’t let anyone touch it. Seems like the perfect opportunity to finally get his little sister in trouble for a change. But when Michael fiddles with the clock, hoping to make it look like Tara has damaged it, he unlocks a strange spell. A dangerous spell. A spell that causes Michael to get younger and younger and younger. . . .Poor Michael. He should have listened to his dad. Because if he doesn’t figure out how to stop traveling back in time, he might have bigger problems than an annoying sister. . . .
The Cuckoo Sister
by Vivien Alcock[From the back cover:] "BABY SNATCHED FROM CARRIAGE IN FRONT OF DRESSHOP The headlines blared two years before Kate was born, when her mother had left her first baby, Emma, in her carriage outside a shop. When she came out, the baby was gone! For years Kate has fantasized about her sister, and suddenly a girl turns up on the doorstep with a note saying she's Emma. Now could this strange, streetwise character be her long lost sister? Is she truly Emma or is she like a young cuckoo bird, who will take over the nest, pushing away the real offspring?"
Cuckoo Song
by Frances HardingeFollowing a mysterious accident that leaves her sopping wet, Triss awakens to a world that’s eerily off-kilter. Her memories are muddled, her sister despises her, and when she brushes her hair, out come crumbled fragments of leaves. Is she going mad? Or did her accident trigger a nightmarish chain of events? In her quest to learn the truth, Triss ventures from the shelter of her parents’ protective wings into the city’s underbelly. There she encounters strange creatures whose grand schemes could forever alter the fates of her family. From master storyteller Frances Hardinge comes the unnerving tale of one girl’s struggle to confront her darkest fears in order to triumph over a world where nothing is as it seems.
The Cuckoo Tree (The Wolves Chronicles #6)
by Joan AikenWhen Dido Twite sets foot back on English soil, more mischief awaits. As her friend Captain Hughes recovers from a carriage accident, Dido stays at the Dogkennel Cottages and meets the odd inhabitants of Tegleaze Manor: strange old Lady Tegleaze, her nephew, Tobit, and his wizened, witchy nurse, Sannie. Soon suspicious things happen. A priceless miniature is stolen. Tobit is framed and then kidnapped. A twin sister is found. And when Dido catches a glimpse of her rascally father in Petworth, she is sure she's in the midst of another Hanoverian plot. Can she get to London to warn the king and save St. Paul's Cathedral from sliding into the Thames?
Cuestión de energía (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level O #6)
by Alan Fraser Bryan MillerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Culpepper 's Cannon (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenWhile researching a Civil War cannon, Dunc and Amos discover a time portal that transports them back to downtown Culpepper on March 8, 1862--the day before the historic clash between the Monitor and the Merrimac.
Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy
by Gholdy MuhammadIn Cultivating Genius, Dr. Gholdy E. Muhammad presents a four-layered equity framework—one that is grounded in history and restores excellence in literacy education. This framework, which she names, Historically Responsive Literacy, was derived from the study of literacy development within 19th-century Black literacy societies. The framework is essential and universal for all students, especially youth of color, who traditionally have been marginalized in learning standards, school policies, and classroom practices. The equity framework will help educators teach and lead toward the following learning goals or pursuits: <P><P> Identity Development—Helping youth to make sense of themselves and others Skill Development— Developing proficiencies across the academic disciplines Intellectual Development—Gaining knowledge and becoming smarter Criticality—Learning and developing the ability to read texts (including print and social contexts) to understand power, equity, and anti-oppression <P><P> When these four learning pursuits are taught together—through the Historically Responsive Literacy Framework, all students receive profound opportunities for personal, intellectual, and academic success. Muhammad provides probing, self-reflective questions for teachers, leaders, and teacher educators as well as sample culturally and historically responsive sample plans and text sets across grades and content areas. In this book, Muhammad presents practical approaches to cultivate the genius in students and within teachers.
Culturally And Linguistically: Classroom Practices For Student Success (Culturally And Linguistically Responsive Teaching And Learning)
by Sharroky HollieCulturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning is a strategy audio guide designed to help teachers learn key strategies to approach their teaching through a culturally and linguistically responsive lens; embracing and placing value on students' culture and language, allowing them to thrive in the classroom. Narrated by Dr. Sharroky Hollie, this educational resource helps teachers stay up-to-date with current research, best practices, and evidence-based teaching strategies. It provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive strategies in today's diverse classrooms; addresses culture and language in five key areas: classroom management, academic literacy, academic vocabulary, academic language, and learning environment. PDF resources of the appendices from the print version are included. An ideal resource for teachers either through the school year or during the summer, but also useful for homeschooling parents looking to meet the demands of today’s educational curriculum.
Cup and Saucer Chemistry (Dover Children's Science Books)
by Nathan ShalitWritten by an award-winning author of science books for children, this engrossing book enables youngsters (ages 7 to 13) to do 38 safe experiments at home or in the classroom with such common items as a teaspoon and saucer, paper towels, aspirin, baking powder, plastic straws, vinegar, and rubbing alcohol.The language of the text is clear enough for grade-school children yet is consistently (and technically) accurate and informative. Directions for simple experiments describe how to write "invisible messages" with home-made phenolphthalein, how to clean pennies with salt and vinegar, how to break aspirin into its components and how to perform a variety of other experiments involving carbonates and acids, precipitates, crystals, emulsions, catalysts, hydrogen, copper plating, chemical indicators, color flame tests, and much more.Easy-to-follow instructions, accompanied by abundant and clearly detailed illustrations, distinguish a book which not only provides children with fun-filled scientific challenges, but also serves as a valuable aid to parents, teachers, and other adults working with youngsters interested in science.