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A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World
by M.E. FurmanThis beautifully illustrated book explores the traditional treats that children across the globe leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve—includes recipes!A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers on a journey to discover holiday traditions and beloved Christmas cookies from cultures around the world. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice cookie; then set out for Malawi for a sweet potato cookie! And the journey continues in your own home kitchen, as author M. E. Furman provides recipes for children to bake some of Santa’s cookies for themselves. Winner of the American Book Fest Best Book Award and the Moonbeam Book Award!
A World of Trouble
by T. R. BurnsThe mischief continues in the second book of a trouble-loving middle-grade series.Sometimes you find trouble, and sometimes trouble finds you. It's Seamus Hinkle's second semester at Kilter Academy, where he's quickly become an ace troublemaking student. In fact, the headmistress has even entrusted him with a special assignment--one he's forbidden to share with any of his friends. But Seamus has also come up with his own mission, and it's a doozy. If Seamus and Lemon, Abe, and Gabby can pull off this cross-country adventure to rescue one of their own, they'll earn extra-credit demerits for sure. And they might just learn the truth about some huge secrets the adults around them have been keeping.... The second book in T.R. Burns's Merits of Mischief series boasts the same "irresistible appeal" (BCCB) of Book One, and is sure to leave readers clamoring for the next installment.
A World of Trouble
by T. R. BurnsSometimes you find trouble, and sometimes trouble finds you. The mischief continues in the second book of a trouble-loving middle grade series!It's Seamus Hinkle's second semester at Kilter Academy, where he's quickly become an ace troublemaking student. In fact, the headmistress has even entrusted him with a special assignment--one he's forbidden to share with any of his friends. But Seamus has also come up with his own mission, and it's a doozy. If Seamus and Lemon, Abe, and Gabby can pull off this cross-country adventure to rescue one of their own, they'll earn extra-credit demerits for sure. And they might just learn the truth about some huge secrets the adults around them have been keeping... The second book in T.R. Burns's Merits of Mischief series boasts the same "irresistible appeal" (BCCB) of Book One, and is sure to leave you clamoring for the next installment.
A Wrinkle in Time: A Guide to the Universe
by Kari SutherlandHere's your chance to experience the fantastical world of A Wrinkle in Time, the upcoming film from Walt Disney Studios. This colorful book is filled with never-before-seen looks at the characters and places. Get the chance to experience the fantastical world of the upcoming Walt Disney Studios film, A Wrinkle in Time. From the alien Aunt Beast to the skies of the planet Uriel, from the celestial beings known as Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Who to the mysterious Happy Medium, this book brings the characters and places from A Wrinkle in Time to life, with stunning full-color illustrations throughout.
A Writer's Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within You
by Ralph FletcherWriters are like other people, except for at least one important difference. Other people have daily thoughts and feelings, notice this sky or that smell, but they don't do much about it. Not writers. Writers react. And writers need a place to record those reactions. That's what a writer's notebook is for. It gives you a place to write down what makes you angry or sad or amazed, to write down what you noticed and don't want to forget . . . .
A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Poets
by Ralph FletcherIt's easy to make one, lying on your back in the newest snow. you move your arms like wings. Later you forget about your creation, go inside for a mug of hot chocolate. That's when she rises from the snow takes a feathery breath, tries out her wings. So begins a poem about making a snow angel, but it might also refer to the mysterious way that a poem comes into being and takes on a life of its own. <P><P>In this new collection, Ralph Fletcher shows us how you can write a poem about almost anything: a baby sister, a Venus's-flytrap, a failing grandmother, a squished squirrel, grammar homework, and more. These poems take us inside the creative process as they reveal both the playfulness and the power of poetry. More than anything, they invite us to pick up pen and paper and write some poems of your own.
A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter
by Alice Turner CurtisWhen she is caught up in the events that will lead to the start of the Civil War, ten-year-old Sylvia is glad for the several good friends, including a young slave girl, she has made while living in Charleston, South Carolina.
A Yankee Girl at Gettysburg
by Alice Turner CurtisFollow the experiences of Kathleen, a spirited 11-year-old in the days surrounding the eventful Civil War Battle at Gettysburg.
A Year Down Yonder
by Richard PeckRichard Peck's Newbery Medal-winning sequel to A Long Way from Chicago<P><P> Mary Alice's childhood summers in Grandma Dowdel's sleepy Illinois town were packed with enough drama to fill the double bill of any picture show. But now she is fifteen, and faces a whole long year with Grandma, a woman well known for shaking up her neighbors-and everyone else! All Mary Alice can know for certain is this: when trying to predict how life with Grandma might turn out... better not. This wry, delightful sequel to the Newbery Honor Book A Long Way from Chicago has already taken its place among the classics of children's literature.<P> A Newbery Medal Winner<P> A New York Times Bestseller<P> An ALA Notable Book<P> An ALA Best Book for Young Adults<P> A Booklist Best Book of the Year<P> A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year <P>
A Year in the Life of a Complete and Total Genius
by Stacey MatsonArthur Bean is a genius-it's just that no one else realizes this quite yet. He's going to be a world-famous author, and the first step is to win this year's story-writing contest. What he writes is pretty funny, but it gets him into trouble too. Like with his English teacher. And the school newspaper advisor. And cool girl Kennedy. And Arthur's number one nemesis, Robbie Zack. But all great authors spark controversy, so Arthur's not too concerned. Through letters, email exchanges, "SEE ME" notes and doodles, enter the funny, touching, and often mixed-up mind of Arthur Bean, creative genius.
A Zany Competition (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level M)
by Jacqueline Adams"Worm charming? It started as a crazy contest at a school in England. Now it's an event that attracts thousands of people - and thousands of worms!"
A Zombie Ate My Homework (Project Z #1)
by Tommy GreenwaldArnold Z. Ombee has escaped a secret government zombie project -- but now can he survive human elementary school?From the hilarious mind behind the Crimebiters series comes a new trilogy that fans of The Last Kids on Earth will love to pieces (literally). Arnold Z. Ombee has escaped a secret government lab that's developing zombies. Young, scared, and alone, he is found by the Kinders, a warmhearted couple who take him in. The Kinders decide Arnold will become part of their family. They help him disguise his undead appearance and teach him how to act like a human boy. After a lot of practice, he's ready for the ultimate test: Fifth grade!
A clases otra vez, Mallory (Mallory en español (Mallory in Spanish) #2)
by Laurie FriedmanSummer is over and that can only mean one thing for eight-year-old Mallory McDonald (like the restaurant, but no relation)—she has to go back to school. But not just any school, a new school with all new kids in it. To make matters worse, her mom is going, too! She's the new music teacher, and Mallory can't think of anything that could possibly be worse—until her first day.
A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet
by Marilyn Nelson Lera AuerbachThis deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z.Two widely acclaimed poets--one a composer and classical pianist as well--have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination, using the structure of the alphabet in a way that's entirely new and delightful. A is for the first note you hear as you take your seat in the concert hall, played by the headstrong oboe. B is for the bassoon, "the orchestra's jester, complaining impatiently through his nose." And C is for the conductor, "like the captain on the bridge of a great ship, navigating the composer's musical charts." Onward the text goes, soaring in reverie and making thought-provoking observations while not taking itself too seriously--illuminating all the various details that flow together to create the nourishing experience of playing or listening to music.
A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas (A to Z Animal Mysteries #1)
by Ron Roy Kayla WhaleySolve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Young clue hunters Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia sniff out the mystery behind a group of missing alpacas. Inspired by Ron Roy's beloved A to Z Mysteries series, this spin-off is perfect for budding young chapter-book readers--and future detectives!A is for ALPACAS . . .It's time for the alpaca costume contest, and Abigail "Abbi" Wallace is excited to see it at the Maine State Fair. But there&’s only one alpaca left—the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this mystery!DON'T MISS the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy, starting with The Absent Author!
A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the Castle (A to Z Animal Mysteries #2)
by Ron Roy Kayla WhaleyInspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, Abbi and her friends are determined to rescue a lost bat!Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats flying around their neighborhood after sunset. Nature is so cool! But then they hear an unnatural sound in Abbi's home. Is it a ghost? Or something scarier? With help from her trusty dog Barkley, Abbi and her friends will shine a light on the truth!Don't miss the first book in this series: A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas.Did you know there's an original A to Z Mysteries series that has been beloved by kids for generations? Check out all 40 books in the A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!
A to Z Animal Mysteries #3: Cougar Clues (A to Z Animal Mysteries #3)
by Ron Roy Kayla WhaleySolve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Join Abbi and her friends on the hunt for proof of a cougar in the woods! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers.No one has seen cougars in Maine for more than a hundred years. Then, a TV crew starts filiming in the woods near Abbi's home, looking for cougars! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are curious: could this sly animal have returned to Maine? All clues point to YES! -- but something doesn't quite add up. . . .Don't miss the first books:A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the CastleReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!
A to Z Animal Mysteries #4: Dolphin Detectives (A to Z Animal Mysteries #4)
by Ron Roy Kayla WhaleySolve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve a mystery with the help of dolphins!It's the weekend -- a perfect day for a sail off the coast of Maine. But there's something fishy going on with the local dolphins and Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are determined to find out why. Are the dolphins twisting, leaping, and whistling because they're playing? Or is it a warning of nearby danger? And if it's danger, how can the kids get grownups to believe them? Abbi and her friends are diving head first into this mystery!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar CluesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!
A to Z Animal Mysteries #5: The Emerald Egg (A to Z Animal Mysteries)
by Ron Roy Kayla WhaleySolve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of missing emu egg!E IS FOR EMU EGG . . .Crack that case! While visiting her cousin in Australia, Abbi learns that a valuable carved emu egg has been stolen. Who is the thief? Could it be Abbi's aunt who hates the egg? Or the visiting couple who likes to collect rare items? Or. . . is it Abbi's favorite cousin? With the help of her friends, Abbi and her friends, Lydia and Daniel, will crack this case wide open!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin DetectivesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!
A to Z MysTeries: The Absent Author - Shangri-La Hotel (A to Z Mysteries #1)
by Ron RoyA is for author.... Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink's amazement, Wallace says he'll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspects foul play. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find the famous writer--before it's too late! From the Trade Paperback edition.
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #10: Colossal Fossil (A to Z Mysteries #10)
by Ron Roy John Steven GurneyIn the tenth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose have a sleepover . . . with a Spinosaurus!It's sleepover night at a science museum in Boston. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can't wait to settle their sleeping bags near the museum's colossal fossil--a giant Spinosaurus skeleton--and tour the exhibits long after closing time. But after they fall asleep, they wake to a terrible crash! Is the dinosaur fossil damaged? Or is there another big problem at the science museum?Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! From The Absent Author to The Zombie Zone, there's a mystery for every letter of the alphabet, plus ten super editions with even more A to Z fun. And don't miss Ron Roy's series for younger readers, Calendar Mysteries!