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Bailey and the Blaze
by Dolores AndralThe year is 1864 and Atlanta, Georgia, has been set ablaze during the Civil War! Twelve-year-old Bailey is feeling nervous as the Union Army advances on Atlanta. While most people are fleeing the city, her family is not. Bailey’s father works at a newspaper, and he must stay to report the news. But when the Union Army arrives and sets fire to the city, her whole family is in danger. Will Bailey find a way to help protect her family as Atlanta burns to the ground?
Bake Your Own Brownies
by Mari BolteCraving chocolate goodness? Early and emergent readers can bake their own batch of yummy fudgy brownies! Step-by-step instructions plus clear photos guide elementary children through this simple and sweet recipe that they (with a little adult assistance) can make themselves—and then enjoy!
Bake Your Own Cookies
by Mari BolteA warm cookie is a special treat. Early and emergent readers can bake their own batch of sugar cookies topped with colorful sprinkles! Step-by-step instructions plus clear photos guide elementary children through this simple and sweet recipe that they (with a little adult assistance) can make themselves—and then enjoy!
Bake Your Own Cupcakes
by Mari BolteIt’s a party with this festive dessert! Early and emergent readers can bake their own batch of sprinkle cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting. Step-by-step instructions plus clear photos guide elementary children through this simple and sweet recipe that they (with a little adult assistance) can make themselves—and then enjoy!
Bake Your Own Soda Bread
by Mari BolteFresh bread is yummy to smell and even tastier to eat! Early and emergent readers can bake their own loaf of soft soda bread topped with honey butter. Step-by-step instructions plus clear photos guide elementary children through this simple recipe that they (with a little adult assistance) can make themselves—and then enjoy!
Bats!
by Lydia LukidisThere’s more to bats than meets the eye! Some bats are hairless. Others have giant ears. Besides their fascinating physical features, bats play an important role in the world’s ecosystems. Young readers will dispel misconceptions about these night-time fliers and find out why their conservation is so important. Dynamic photos, activities, and engaging narrative shine a light on these mysterious and misunderstood mammals.
Bearded Dragons and Crocodiles
by Heather E. SchwartzBearded dragons and crocodiles look a lot alike, from their body shape to their scaly skin. They both hunt and need a warm home. But they act differently, from communication to how they protect themselves from predators. Through easy-to-read text, colorful photos, and a comprehension quiz, readers will learn about the life cycles, senses, habitats, diet, physical characteristics, and defenses of these reptile relatives by exploring their similarities and differences.
Betty the Yeti Dreads the Dentist
by Mandy R. MarxIt's time for Betty the Yeti to visit the dentist! She's worried. Her brother Eddy and her friend Cecilia told her about their dentist appointments. Now Betty dreads going to the dentist. What will Betty do to deal with her fears?
Betty the Yeti Has a Snow Day
by Mandy R. MarxA big snowfall means Betty and her friends have a snow day! They go to the park to make snowmen and go sledding. But what happens when Betty is too big to fit in the sled with her friends?
Betty the Yeti Loses Confetti
by Mandy R. MarxBetty’s class has a new pet named Confetti! Betty doesn’t think she’ll like this new creature. Cecilia takes it home for the weekend and helps Betty get over her fears. But what happens when Betty can’t find Confetti?
Betty the Yeti and the Babysitter Problem
by Mandy R. MarxBetty the Yeti has a problem. The new babysitter doesn't know how to make Betty's favorite sandwich or what to play with her. Can Betty speak up for herself in order to have a fun time?
Beyond Perception: Correspondences with Tim Ingold's Work (Routledge Studies in Anthropology)
by Gatt, Edited by CarolineThis book showcases the way a range of scholars have engaged with Tim Ingold’s opus since the publication of his ground-breaking The Perception of the Environment in 2000. Ingold’s work has become key for a variety of disciplines ranging from anthropology, archaeology, and human geography to art, architecture, design and studies of material and visual culture. As set out in The Perception of the Environment and subsequent publications, Ingold proposed an understanding of the world that placed sentient, remembering and imagining organisms, or inhabitants, some of them human, at the heart of an extensive field of socio-ecological relations. In this work, Ingold develops broad-ranging analyses of personhood, knowledge and skills, among many other topics. This volume sets out to synthesize critical scholarship drawing on Ingold’s work, to lay out its principles, methods and results, and to demonstrate its contribution to reshaping both contemporary anthropology and wider intellectual terrains. By bringing together chapters from a variety of scholars, all critically furthering Ingold’s proposals, the book advances a paradigm change occurring in various academic disciplines from “fixist” to “emergence” onto/epistemologies.
Bigfoot vs. Yeti
by Alberto RayoTwo huge creatures spot each other. One disappears into the snowy woods. The other darts after him. A battle is looming between Bigfoot and Yeti, but who will win? Both cryptids are big, tall, and hairy. They are also strong. Readers can compare each creature's traits and characteristics in this hi-lo book to find out who would win this fierce fight.
Bikenapped
by Scott NickelJackson and his friend Lisa are ready for a fun bike ride—but Lisa’s bike is missing! In this action-packed early chapter book, Jackson’s imagination takes over, wondering if international bike thieves or aliens might be behind the mystery. With the help of his AI-powered bike, S.C.O.U.T., Jackson follows the clues through Boreville’s bike trails, dodging yappy dogs and sneaky squirrels. Can Jackson and S.C.O.U.T. track down the missing bike before it’s gone for good? With fast-paced action, humor, and clever tech, this exciting mystery will have young readers pedaling for more.
Birds Around the World
by Laura StickneyDifferent kinds of birds live all over the world. Chickadees adapt to cold weather in the north, while African penguins dive to catch fish off the coasts of Africa. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about unique birds around the globe. As readers practice decoding words with r-controlled vowels, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Black Activists Write Wheatley and Washington: Terrell, Du Bois, and the Drama of the 1932 Bicentennial (Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies)
by Lurana Donnels O’MalleyThis book examines how early twentieth-century Black theatre artists depicted national mythologies of the United States.White-authored pageants and plays written for the 1932 Bicentennial celebration of George Washington’s birthday relegated Black Americans to the periphery through racist stereotyping. Black activists Mary Church Terrell and W. E. B. Du Bois seized the opportunity to place Black people at center stage and to revise contemporary views of Washington and of Black achievement. Terrell’s Historical Pageant-Play Based on the Life of Phyllis Wheatley and Du Bois’s George Washington and Black Folk dramatize how the achievements of Black men and women fit into the US origin story. Terrell’s script is a biography of the life of the enslaved African poet Phillis Wheatley; Du Bois’s pageant is a transgressive revision of the Washington myth.The book’s chapters contextualize these plays within the larger Bicentennial event. O’Malley also includes her edited version of Terrell’s script, published here for the first time.This interdisciplinary book will be a valuable resource for college and university courses in American theatre and performance studies, Black Studies, and Women’s Studies.
Black Sam Bellamy, Prince of Pirates
by Stephanie PetersFrom 1715 to 1717, pirate captain Samuel “Black Sam” Bellamy used skill and strategy to amass one of the largest fortunes of any seafaring criminal. But then on the return home with his greatest prize, the riches-laden Whydah, a storm struck. Violent waves brought the ship, Sam, and nearly all his crew to the bottom of the sea. With accessible hi-lo text, dynamic art, and fast-paced storytelling, at-level and struggling readers alike can learn more about the adventures of this legendary pirate in a graphic novel filled with raids, plunder, and more.
Black Widow Spiders
by Lisa J. AmstutzBlack widow spiders have a reputation for killing their mates. Kids will be fascinated to learn more facts about black widows, including their life cycle, habitat, and hunting style. Achievable text, stunning photographs, spider jokes, and an activity round out the learning.
Blockchain-Enabled Large-Scale Transaction Management (Synthesis Lectures on Data Management)
by Divyakant Agrawal Amr El Abbadi Mohammad Javad AmiriThis book offers a thorough overview of permissioned blockchain systems, emphasizing how they can tackle key challenges in large-scale transaction management systems. Modern transaction systems operate in untrustworthy environments where numerous distrustful entities interact while maintaining data on untrusted infrastructure. By relying on Byzantine fault-tolerant protocols, permissioned blockchain systems have enabled a large class of distributed applications. The presentation focuses on four critical requirements: performance, scalability, confidentiality, and verifiability, which are crucial for effective blockchain operations. Throughout the book, various techniques are explored to address these requirements. The goal is to enhance understanding of the fundamental issues in transaction processing and present techniques that facilitate efficient large-scale transaction management system development in untrusted environments. The practicality of these techniques is highlighted through real-world applications.
Bo Finds the Bright Side
by Andrew Bambridge"Bo REALLY wants to be a lion in the class play, but then he gets his role assignment—a snake! How do you play a snake? Bo pouts and complains about not getting the part he wanted, until he discovers that playing a snake might be the best part of all. Musician, educator, and actor Andrew Bambridge (Pixels) offers a charming chapter book about a boy named Bo who, like Andrew, has achondroplasia and has always loved music."
Bo Takes a Breath
by Andrew Bambridge"Bo thinks he is ready for his first piano recital . . . until he catches a case of nerves from his brother! Bo knows his piece inside and out, so why is he suddenly making so many mistakes? Luckily, Bo’s mom knows just the thing to soothe Bo’s worries, and she teaches him a tool to use whenever he needs a moment of peace. Musician, educator, and actor Andrew Bambridge (Pixels) offers a charming chapter book about a boy named Bo who, like Andrew, has achondroplasia and has always loved music."
Boats That Float
by Marley RichmondSome boats are powered by strong motors or chug along with energy from burning coal. People row other, smaller boats along rivers and lakes. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the many types of boats that float through the water. As readers practice decoding words with the long vowel teams oa, oe, and ow, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Bollywood and the First Decade of Independence: Seven Directors in Search of a Nation (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)
by Devapriya SanyalThis book focuses on the cinema of the 1950s in India and analyzes the work of seven filmmakers from mainstream Hindi cinema and how they responded to the independent Indian nation after 1947.The selection of key filmmakers instead of cinema in general shows individual trajectories within cinema. The book examines the change in preoccupations or representations in the work of a single filmmaker, followed by an interpretation about the meaning of those representations. The filmmakers were very prolific and their work was commercially successful. Each chapter studies five or six selected films of each filmmaker and also include some relevant biographical details. The book demonstrates that each filmmaker uses their own strategies to address independent India of the 1950s and how Hindu cinema interrogated the nation-state.A novel contribution to Indian cinema, especially Hindi cinema, during formative years of the 1950s, this book will be of interest to researchers in Film Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, and History, as well as South Asian society and culture.
Bones
by Laura StickneyThe human body has more than 200 bones! Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning how bones keep us strong, protect our organs, and help us move. As readers practice decoding words with a silent e and the trigraph tch, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Boo-tiful Halloween Decor
by Ruthie Van OosbreeDo you love all things spooky, scary, and eerie? Then it’s time to craft some boo-tiful Halloween decor with these easy-to-follow projects! Paint creepy eyeball rocks that stare right back at you. Make a skin-crawling wreath covered in toy snakes and spiders. Melt wax to create a cool colored pumpkin. This fun and spooky decor will be the hit of any Halloween party!