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Big Test Jitters (The Jitters Series #6)

Everyone gets the jitters--especially before the big test.New from the best-selling series that brought you First Day Jitters, Mrs. Hartwell takes on a new, nervy adventure as she prepares her class to take the Big Test. Knowing they have studied and are well-prepared, she helps the students practice how to sit quietly, fill in the bubbles, and follow the directions. As her students grow increasingly anxious about the Big Test, Mrs. Hartwell realizes she has to teach the most valuable test-taking skill of all: learning to relax!

Big Thinkers and Big Ideas: An Introduction to Eastern and Western Philosophers for Kids

An introduction to 25 major philosophers for kids ages 8 to 12 Learning about philosophy encourages kids to ponder big ideas and ask deep questions about the world around them. This book introduces kids to 25 major Eastern and Western philosophers with easy-to-understand explanations of their most well-known ideas.What sets this book about philosophy for kids apart:An introduction to philosophy—Kids will learn more about what a philosopher is, what kind of questions they ask, and the history of Eastern and Western philosophy.Thinkers throughout time—This book covers ancient philosophers like Socrates and Confucius, medieval philosophers like Averroes and Hildegard of Bingen, and modern philosophers like Simone de Beauvoir and Mohandas Gandhi.Thought-provoking questions—Get kids thinking with philosophical questions that help them consider opposing ideas, develop strong arguments, and strengthen their communication skills.Pick up this kid-friendly choice in philosophy books and inspire the budding philosopher in your life.

Big Top Flop

Help Nancy and her friends track down the crafty clown who stole George's junior ringmaster whistle in the fourth book in an all-new, interactive Nancy Drew chapter book mystery series. Includes space for readers to jot down their own ideas and solutions to the case!The Bingle and Bumble Circus is coming to River Heights, and Nancy, Bess, and George are super excited to see the clowns, animals, and acrobats. But most of all, they're excited about the Junior Ringmaster whistling contest! To win, all they have to do is be the kid who whistles the loudest and the longest. The winner of the contest will get to be Junior Ringmaster at the circus's opening night and they'll get a shiny silver whistle as a prize! After George wins, her friends can't wait to see her in the show. But when the time comes, she blows and blows her whistle...and nothing comes out. When she checks her whistle, George realizes that it was switched with a broken one! Will Nancy and her friends find the whistle-snatcher before the circus leaves town?

Big Tree

The fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of The Invention of Hugo Cabret."The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of that tale throughout the pages of Big Tree." - STEVEN SPIELBERG"We need brave, big stories like [Big Tree]." -The New York Times Book Review"Has the power to intrigue...affecting." - The Wall Street Journal* "An enthralling and expansive meditation on what it means to be alive on this planet." - Booklist, starred review* "A balanced and rich book. . . . Powerful."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred and recommended review* "In evocative prose and peppery dialogue . . . the cinematic story journeys across time and space, contemplating the power of life to heal." -Publishers Weekly, starred review* "A special, one-of-a-kind book for the whole family that readers won't soon forget." - School Library Journal, starred review* "Masterful." - The Horn Book, starred review"Inspirational, important, and beautiful. A fable for our times." - Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee and Ground Zero"Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me."A mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world-filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes!-and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up. As the mysterious voice gets louder, Louise comes to realize their mission in life may be much bigger than either of them ever could have imagined!Brimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, Big Tree is a trailblazing adventure, illustrated with nearly 300 pages of breathtaking pictures. It is Selznick's most imaginative and far-reaching work to date and a singular reading experience for the whole family.The audiobook edition of BIG TREE is brought magnificently to life by Meryl Streep and features music composed by Ernest Troost.

Big Tree Down!

Big Tree is the neighborhood’s biggest landmark. It presides over street games, barbeques, and water fights. But crack! Oh no! Big Tree has been split by lightning! In this warm and positive book, people from all parts of the community—neighbors, city workers, and children—come together to clean up and remember Big Tree, and to plant Little Tree in its stead. This wonderful story of neighborly cooperation and community engagement will introduce kids to the joys of being involved in the world immediately around them.

Big Wish (Chicken House Novels Ser.)

A hilarious, original look at what would happen if all your wishes came true. Perfect for fans of Edward Eager's Half Magic and Patrick Skene Catling's The Chocolate Touch!Eleven-year-old Sam has a problem. Well, quite a few problems. So when he sees a shooting star, he naturally wishes on it -- for a million wishes. Of course, he doesn't expect the wish to come true, but somehow it does. Sam has fun experimenting with wishes -- he can change anything he wants. But when he discovers that changing things has consequences that aren't always good, he begins to think again.

Big Worry in Wonderland (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #52)

Nancy's class is performing Alice in Wonderland, and everyone is busy practicing for the big day. Rehearsals are running smoothly until the Mad Hatter, pesky Orson Wong, discovers that his "magic" hat has vanished. How will the Mad Hatter remember his lines without it? Sounds like a case for Nancy Drew. But Nancy's not so sure she wants to solve this one--Orson is such a pest! Even worse, Orson wants to help Nancy solve his own case, and Nancy's friends won't even investigate the case if he's around. Will a new partner mean saying good-bye to old friends? And can Nancy and Orson uncover the Hatter's hat before curtain time?

Big as a Giant Snail (The World of Weird Animals)

Go big or go home! Meet the biggest weirdos on Earth in this colosally cool collection from the team that brought you Pink Is For Blobfish.It's a big wide world, full of critters that are larger than life! Sure, there are the usual suspects: blue whales, polar bears, elephant seals . . . but others will take you by surprise. The giant snail, for instance, or the ginormous Atlas moth. Like Pink Is for Blobfish and Cute as an Axolotl, Big as a Giant Snail will cover a wide variety of species, while subtly delving into misconceptions and stereotypes associated with size. Best of all? These tall tales are totally true! "Awe-inspiring... This work fits into so many lessons, from endangered species to climate change and habitat preservation, that it&’s hard to imagine a collection that would not benefit from having it on its shelves." —School Library Journal

Big-Enough Anna: The Little Sled Dog Who Braved the Arctic

Winner of the Tennessee Volunteer State and Oregon's Patricia Gallagher Awards, this book tells Anna's life story and how she played a pivotal role in Iditarod finisher Pam Flowers 2,500-mile, solo, dog sled expedition across Arctic America. Anna was the smallest member of the team but became a hero dog before their journey was finished.

BigFoot Goes Back in Time: A Spectacular Seek And Find Challenge For All Ages! (BigFoot Search and Find)

Travel through history with BigFoot in this &“wonderfully entertaining interactive series&” —The Children&’s Book Review. Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends his days in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and travels through time! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him at his favorite moment in history. It won&’t be easy. This book presents each memorable moment as a visual puzzle, teeming with people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than five hundred other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about world history. Try to discover BigFoot in ten different historical epochs, as he Helps invent the airplaneGoes on a Viking voyagePlays with Jurassic dinosaursJoins an old west cattle drive, and more! This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

BigFoot Goes on Big City Adventures (BigFoot Search and Find)

Can you spot BigFoot in the big city? &“Kids will love the stimulating puzzles of discovery and adventure in BigFoot Seek and Find books.&” —Berger&’s Book Reviews Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But sometimes he comes out of hiding and heads for one of his favorite big cities! Sharpen your search and find skills by locating him at his favorite metropolis. It won&’t be easy. BigFoot is visiting ten exciting destinations, from Chicago and Sydney to Prague, Shanghai, Edinburgh, and more. This book presents each urban oasis as a visual puzzle, teeming with people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than five hundred other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world&’s most popular cities. &“[A] wonderfully entertaining interactive series.&” —The Children&’s Book Review This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

BigFoot Goes on Great Adventures: Amazing Facts, Fun Photos, And A Look-and-find Adventure! (BigFoot Search and Find)

Search for BigFoot in Antarctica, the Amazon rainforest, and more with this seek-and-find puzzle book filled with fun facts and photos! Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and goes searching for adventure! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him on his latest escapade. It won&’t be easy. This book presents each one as a visual puzzle, teeming with people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than five hundred other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world&’s historic and cultural treasures. Join BigFoot on ten different challenging quests, including: Penetrating the Amazon RainforestClimbing the HimalayasDiscovering the Great Barrier ReefAn expedition in AntarcticaExploring Madagascar, and more! &“[A] wonderfully entertaining interactive series.&” —The Children&’s Book Review This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

BigFoot Goes on Vacation (BigFoot Search and Find)

Search for BigFoot in Antarctica, the Amazon rainforest, and more with this seek-and-find puzzle book filled with fun facts and photos! Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and goes searching for adventure! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him on his latest escapade. It won&’t be easy. This book presents each one as a visual puzzle, teeming with people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than five hundred other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world&’s historic and cultural treasures. Join BigFoot on ten different challenging quests, including: Penetrating the Amazon RainforestClimbing the HimalayasDiscovering the Great Barrier ReefAn expedition in AntarcticaExploring Madagascar, and more! &“[A] wonderfully entertaining interactive series.&” —The Children&’s Book Review This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

BigFoot Spotted at World-Famous Landmarks (BigFoot Search and Find)

Search for BigFoot around the world in the puzzle series that &“make[s] learning visual and collaborative&” —The Children's Book Review. . Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and visits the world&’s most famous landmarks, monuments, and cultural icons! Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him at his favorite iconic site. It won&’t be easy. This book presents each one as a visual puzzle, teeming with people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than five hundred other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world&’s historic and cultural treasures. Follow BigFoot as he explores ten different landmarks, including: The Golden Gate BridgeThe Great Wall of ChinaThe Pyramids of GizaThe Statue of LibertyStonehengeNotre Dame Cathedral, and more! &“Explore natural and human-made wonders, from the Grand Canyon to the Colosseum to the Great Wall of China, through color photographs, history and geography fun facts, and, of course, your search for a cleverly hidden BigFoot as he travels the world.&” —Foreword ReviewsThis is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

BigFoot Visits the Big Cities of the World: A Spectacular Seek And Find Challenge For All Ages! (BigFoot Search and Find)

Track down BigFoot in Tokyo, Toronto, and more in the interactive puzzle book series that&’s &“perfect for readers of any age and ability&” —The Children's Book Review. Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But the bright lights of the big city beckon to everyone, even our mysterious furry friend! Sharpen your search and find skills by locating him at his favorite metropolis. It won&’t be easy. BigFoot is visiting ten major cosmopolitan destinations, from London to Paris, Athens, New York, Istanbul, and more. This book presents each urban oasis as a visual puzzle, teeming with people and creatures. Your task is not only to find BigFoot and his legendary footprint, but also more than five hundred other unusual and sometimes unexpected personalities and objects. Fun facts and pictures accompany each scene to help you learn more about the world&’s most popular cities. &“Kids will love the stimulating puzzles of discovery and adventure in Bigfoot Seek and Find books.&” —Bergers Book Reviews This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

Bigfoot (Unsolved)

Discover the unsolved mystery of Bigfoot in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers!Bigfoot is a large, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the forests of North America. Many people claim they have seen Bigfoot. Some of them have even presented evidence including videos and footprints. But is Bigfoot real or just a hoax? This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals. Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs.ABOUT THIS SERIES:Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery!

Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella

In the old growth forest, a dashing Bigfoot prince searches for his Bigfoot princess. Rrrrrella, who also lives in the forest, would be a perfect match. But can she get past her ugly stepsisters to win the prince's heart?

Bigfoot Wants a Little Brother

From the creators of Back to School with Bigfoot comes a hilarious story about Bigfoot's little sibling!Bigfoot has always wanted a little brother and is in for a surprise when his parents return home from the hospital with a sister. He is not happy about this at first, and builds a robot brother to do everything he wanted to do with his little brother. But soon he learns that sisters can be just as cool as brobots... maybe even better.

Bigfoot and the Yeti (Solving Mysteries With Science Ser.)

Bigfoot: Mysterious Monsters (Mysterious Monsters #1)

The Mattigan kids don't believe in things that go bump in the night. After all, their dad is famous for proving such things are impossible. But, when their long-lost Grandpa Joe shows up with his Mysterious Monsters journal, begging for help, the siblings find themselves drawn into a search for Bigfoot.Along the way, they'll have to deal with meddling babysitters, suspicious psychics, a YouTube disaster, and their furious father. To solve this mystery, Maddie, Max, and Theo must rethink what's possible—and make lots of peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

Bigger than a Bread Box

<P>A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for--as long as it fits inside? It's too good to be true! <P>Twelve-year-old Rebecca is struggling with her parents' separation, as well as a sudden move to her Gran's house in another state. For a while, the magic bread box, discovered in the attic, makes life away from home a little easier. <P>Then suddenly it starts to make things much, much more difficult, and Rebecca is forced to decide not just where, but who she really wants to be. <P>Laurel Snyder's most thought-provoking book yet.

Biggest Secret Ever! (Middle School and Other Disasters #3)

The third book in the New York Times bestseller Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck struggles to keep a secret alongside magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, The Worst Witch and Harper Drew! Heidi is making new friends at Broomsfield Academy—in particular, a popular girl named Isabelle. But it turns out Isabelle has a big secret that Heidi discovers by accident! Heidi promises to keep the secret, but as more time goes by, it becomes more and more difficult…especially with nosy Melanie Maplethorpe snooping around. This secret is huge. Will Heidi be able to keep her promise?Join Heidi and her friends for pranks, potions and magical misahaps in this bestselling series!

Biggest Secret Ever! (Middle School and Other Disasters #3)

In this hilarious third book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck struggles to keep a secret. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout!Heidi is making new friends at Broomsfield Academy—in particular, a popular girl named Isabelle. But it turns out Isabelle has a big secret that Heidi discovers by accident! Heidi promises to keep the secret, but as more time goes by, it becomes more and more difficult…especially with nosy Melanie Maplethorpe snooping around. This secret is huge. Will Heidi be able to keep her promise?

Biggie (The Puppy Place #60)

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.After getting home from school, Lizzie is surprised to hear that her parents are fostering another yorkie puppy. After all, their last yorkie foster, Princess, was a little spoiled. But Biggie is Princess's total opposite: He's energetic and tenacious! Can Lizzie find this teeny puppy with a big heart a perfect home?