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Changeling: Changeling (The Oddmire #1)
by William RitterMagic is fading from the Wild Wood. To renew it, goblins must perform an ancient ritual involving the rarest of their kind—a newborn changeling. But when the night arrives to trade a human baby for a goblin one, something goes terribly wrong. After laying the changeling in a human infant’s crib, the goblin Kull is briefly distracted. By the time he turns back, the changeling has already perfectly mimicked the human child. Too perfectly: Kull cannot tell them apart, so he leaves both babies behind. <p><p> Tinn and Cole are raised as human twins, neither knowing what secrets may be buried deep inside one of them. When they are thirteen years old, a mysterious message arrives, calling the brothers to be heroes and protectors of magic. The boys must leave their sleepy town and risk their lives in the Wild Wood, journeying through the Deep Dark to reach the goblin horde and uncover who they truly are. In this first book in a new fantasy-adventure series, New York Times bestselling author William Ritter takes readers on a journey of monsters, magic, and discovery.
Changes Changes
by Pat HutchinsThe little wooden couple are happy in their building-block house--until it catches fire. The solution? They transform the house into a fire engine! But then there's so much water that they have to build a boat... Follow these inventive dolls as they use their imagination to adapt to each situation they encounter.
Changes for Addy: A Winter Story (An American Girl #6)
by Connie PorterAs 1865 ends, Addy still longs to have her whole family together. She's begun to give up hope when the Walker family finally gets word that baby Esther, Auntie Lula, and Uncle Solomon have started out for Philadelphia. <P><P>Addy begins to search the city for them. Her search is rewarded, but the reunion she dreamed of is mixed with joy and deep sorrow. Freedom has cost her family dearly. <P><P>As Addy prepares for her reading at the Emancipation Celebration at church, she wonders if she even believes the famous words about freedom she is supposed to read. Momma reminds Addy that their family will always be together as long as their love and courage live in her heart
Changing Lives with Music (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level P)
by Mary McClellanMusic can change people's lives. That's what José Antonio Abreu believes. And he proved it with El Sistema, the music program that has transformed the lives of children all over Venezuela and in more that 25 countries around the world. Children from streets dominated by the gun battles of gang warfare are taken into music schools, given access to music, and taught how to build a better society.
Changing Tunes (Love Puppies)
by JaNay Brown-WoodAdorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning!Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day!Noodles is so excited for her cousin Curlicue to visit! But when duty calls, the pups have to put their fun plans on hold to help Magnolia. Her two moms are so busy taking care of Magnolia’s new baby brother that she feels forgotten. Can Curlicue and the Love Puppies find a way to make sure Magnolia feels loved and included in her family again?With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!
Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM
by Tonya BoldenA celebratory and inspiring look at some of the most important Black women in STEM. Award-winning author Tonya Bolden explores Black women who have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates more than 50 women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields. In these profiles, young readers will find role models, inspirations, and maybe even reasons to be the STEM leaders of tomorrow. These stories help young readers to dream big and stay curious. The book includes endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.
Changing the Pattern: The Story of Emily Stowe
by Sydell WaxmanWhen Emily Stowe was born in Ontario in 1831, every girl’s life followed a set pattern. Regardless of her personality, intelligence, capabilities or creativity, her future was limited to housework and childcare. Emily Stowe was determined to change that pattern. Sydell Waxman, a writer, researcher and lecturer on women of the 1800s, tells of the events in the life of the young Emily Stowe which caused her to become, not only the first woman school principal and the first woman to practise medicine in Canada, but a pioneer in the fight for women’s rights. With the help of original sketches and archival material, Changing the Pattern also creates a vivid picture of Canada in the late 1800s as it follows Emily’s crusade to create new patterns for girls’ lives.
Channing O'Banning and the Rainforest Rescue (Channing O'Banning)
by Angela SpadyWhat Happens When Your Least Favorite Person Is Your Only Hope for Rescue? When Channing O'Banning's BFF goes gaga over new boy Marco, Channing wishes she could send him back to where he came from. Her wish turns into her worst nightmare when Marco tags along on her family's dream trip to Marco's home country of Costa Rica. With her secret sketchbook in tow, a colored pencil stuck in her ponytail, and adorable pot-bellied pig, Teeny, by her side, Channing embarks on a high-flying adventure through the Costa Rican rainforest. But when the feisty fourth-grade artist makes a few wrong turns and gets lost in the jungle, she discovers that maybe Marco isn't so bad after all. Through her wild escapades, Channing learns just how important it is to keep the earth--and friendships--healthy.at lives in South American rainforests. Chan is determined that she will someday capture the bird in her sketchbook.By a weird twist of fate, Channing's family takes a trip to Costa Rica with Marco's family. Determined to not let Marco ruin her trip, Chan sets off to find the quetzal, but she discovers more than she bargained for: first impressions aren't always correct, and it's so important not to judge others.Trim Size: 5.25 x 8
Channing O'Banning and the Turquoise Trail (Channing O'Banning)
by Angela SpadyHigh-Flying Adventure to the Wild West When fourth-grade artist Channing O'Banning unearths something very weird on the school playground, she's sure it's going to be the biggest thing ever to happen at Greenville Elementary. But things take a rocky turn, and Channing never wants to show her face at school again. Thankfully, Channing finds lots of rocks to hide under when her family visits the American West. With her signature colored pencil stuck in her ponytail and Teeny, the coolest pig on the planet, by her side, Channing discovers that art comes in many different forms--and that God is the greatest artist of all.borrow her super-cool Navajo turquoise ring, Channing is over the moon--until she loses the ring. As Chan searches for Nana's ring, hilarious antics ensue, but in the midst of the craziness, Channing learns a new perspective on history, friendship, and, especially, the importance of responsibility. Trim Size: 5.25 x 8
Chaos Theory, Volume One: The Junior Novelization (Jurassic World)
by Steve BehlingGet ready for more dinosaur adventures in this Deluxe Junior Novelization based on the exciting new Jurassic World animated series Chaos Theory!Darius and his friends were able to survive Camp Cretaceous and the dinosaur-filled Isla Nublar, only to return to a whole new world now filled with dinosaurs. When an old friend finds themselves deep in dinosaur trouble, Darius gets everyone back together to go on their most dangerous adventure yet. This novelization retells the first exciting season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory and features an eight-pages full-color insert of images from the animated series!
Chaos Theory, Volume Two: The Junior Novelization (Jurassic World)
by Steve BehlingGet ready for more dinosaur adventures in this second Junior Novelization based on the exciting new Jurassic World animated series Chaos Theory!Get ready for more dinosaur adventures in this second Junior Novelization based on the exciting new Jurassic World animated series Chaos Theory!
Chapter Book #10 (LEGO Ninjago)
by Meredith RusuThe action continues with all your favorite ninja! Chapter book #10 is an all-new story based on the latest events in the hit Cartoon Network TV series.
Character Guide (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
by Michael KoggeMeet Newt, Tina, Queenie, Jacob, and many more in this comprehensive character guide to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them!Following a magical mix-up, British Magizoologist Newt Scamander unwittingly finds himself on a chase around New York City looking for magical beasts. To set things right, Newt has to track down his escaped magical creatures with the help of aspiring baker Jacob Kowalski, as well as Tina and Queenie Goldstein, two witches who work for the Magical Congress of the United States of America. This chance meeting of characters leads to an action-packed adventure Newt won't soon forget.
Charcoal Boys
by Roger MelloFrom Hans Christian Andersen Award and Batchelder Honor Medal-winning author Roger Mello, a poetic and sensitive portrait of child labor in Brazil's charcoal mines.Beautifully illustrated by Roger Mello with sophisticated, highly textural paper cutouts, Charcoal Boys follows a young boy working in Brazil's charcoal mines. The boy's strength and resilience shine through the darkness in this moving condemnation of child labor.
Charge of the Lightning Bugs (Notebook of Doom #8)
by Troy CummingsSchool hadn't started yet, but Alexander was about to take a quiz. It wasn't a math quiz or a spelling quiz. It was a super-secret quiz about monsters. His two best friends, Rip and Nikki, had made it for him.
Charge of the Lightning Bugs: A Branches Book (The Notebook of Doom #8)
by Troy CummingsStermont's latest monster is SHOCKING!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this 8th book, there's trouble at Alexander's brand-new school. Lights are flickering, students are getting zapped, and escalators are running at super-speeds! When the sky fills with green lightning, Alexander, Rip, and Nikki know monsters must be to blame. Can the S.S.M.P. turn out the lights on these shocking monsters?
Charles
by Shirley JacksonLaurie's mother becomes concerned when he returns home each day from kindergarten with stories about a mischievous classmate named Charles.
Charles & Ray: A Story of Charles and Ray Eames
by James YangA playful introduction to the designs of Charles and Ray Eames by Geisel-winning creator James Yang.Charles was an architect. Ray was a painter. Together they made the perfect team. By using structure, shape, and color, they knew they could transform anything. And because they saw problem-solving as an adventure, they were able to incorporate playfulness into everything they designed.Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang has created an exuberant story about Charles and Ray Eames, two of the most iconic designers of the Mid-century modern design movement, which will inspire readers to dream up new ways to see the world around them.
Charles Darwin and the Voyage of the Beagle
by Ruth AshbyIn 1831, young adventurer and nature enthusiast Charles Darwin set sail on a remarkable five-year voyage that changed the study of biology forever.Award-winning author Ruth Ashby shares the story of Darwin's famous journey aboard the British navy ship, the Beagle, which led to the development of his theories of evolution and natural selection.This lively account follows the naturalist's exciting trip around the world—through seasickness, a life-threatening illness, and even an earthquake—as he explores South America, the Cape Verde Islands, Tahiti, and the Galapagos Islands. During his travels, Darwin meets Indigenous peoples and carefully collects and catalogs plants, fossils, birds, mammals, and insects. Darwin's observations of the distribution and diversity of plant and animal life ultimately leads to the development of his theories on evolution.Readers will be inspired by Darwin's transformation from talented but mediocre schoolboy into a remarkable scientist as they read about the revolutionary voyage that forever changed the world of biology.