When Nick and his pals suddenly find themselves short a man for the NBA-sponsored three-on-three tournament they plan to enter during the summer holidays, the solution seems simple enough. Nick, Kia and Mark are the key players on the team, so the fourth, though mandatory according to the rules, doesn't really have to be good at the game. A surprise visit from Nick's mother's cousin brings Ned, who is exactly Nick's age but not exactly an athlete, into the picture and onto the team. Nick and Ned, though related, are about as different as two boys born on the same day can be. And they don't get along. Nick cares mostly about sports and basketball is his passion. Ned is crazy about bugs and lives out West in a national park, three hours' drive from the nearest basketball court. The other three teammates figure that as long as they don't actually have to use Ned in a game they will be fine. Then Mark sprains his ankle and can't play in the tournament. Suddenly Nick and Kia must find a way to make Ned an integral part of the team. This turns out to be no small task!
The year is 1935 and Maggie Sullivan's world has fallen apart. Maggie has grown up in a close-knit mining community perched atop a mountain in British Columbia. But now her father has been killed in a mine explosion and she is being forced to leave the only home she has ever known. To make matters worse, she must also leave behind her best friend Lucky, the three-legged dog that was a special gift from Pa.
After almost drowning in a swollen creek, Wes wonders if what his friend Zach says is true: Wes owes a life debt to the old lady who rescued him. It doesn't help that Wes keeps hearing his dead father's voice saying things like, "A man pays his debts, Wes," and "A man always treats a woman with respect, Wes." But how does a guy go about paying back a life debt anyway? And what if it involves a transmission tower, an ice-cream truck and a few sticks of dynamite?
When Molly learns a talent competition is coming to town, her friend Murphy (A Different Game, Murphy and Mousetrap) becomes her manager. Molly is certain she is a good singershe has been singing in her head for as long as she can remember. She doesn't sing out loud because of a promise she made to herself. Years ago, Molly vowed that her mom would be the first one to hear her sing. The only problem is, Molly knows nothing about her mom, who left when Molly was a baby. With the talent competition only weeks away, she has to decide whether to break her promise to herself and let her voice out into the world, or wait for her mother's uncertain return before singing for anyone else.
The year is 1909 and Joseph has just immigrated to the United States from Russia. He thinks that life in New York City will be wonderful, but he has not bargained for the challenges of learning English and of resisting the pressures to skip school, steal and fight to earn a place among the boys in his neighbourhood. Just Call Me Joe presents a full picture of life in New York City for the working poor. Anna, Joe's older sister, struggles to cope with the terrible factory conditions of the time. Aunt Sophie must take in boarders to make ends meet. And Joseph must both accept change and remain true to himself in a new city with new challenges.
Life is hard enough for Tansy with her depressed mom away indefinitely and her dad making a mess of things at home. But then Dad sends her down the hall to a wrinkly old babysitter named Miss Stella, who Tansy hates on sight. Miss Stella has a unique perspective on life, to say the least, but with the help of her best friend Parveen, Tansy gradually learns to manage all the changes in her life and make unexpected new friends in the process.
Eleven-year-old Jake Reynolds wants to save seal pups from the talons of bald eagles, protect his little sister Sierra and confront the wolf he is sure stalks Hidalgo Island. But his best friend Emily calls him a chicken, comforts Sierra when she falls and doesn't believe the wolf exists. Even as Jake hears howling in the night, part of him hopes Emily is right; he may dream of being a hero, but he is terrified by the thought of running into a wolf. When Jake leads Emily into the woods in search of adventure, he finds more than he bargained for—and discovers things about himself that he never knew existed.
In the tenth installment of the best-selling Eric Walters basketball series, Nick, Kia and their teammates embark on a letter writing campaign to persuade the Toronto Raptors community relations department to send one or more of the players to visit Clark Boulevard Elementary School. Unfortunately they are too late in applying and the team's school program has already been set for the year. But Nick and Kia do not give up easily, and their efforts become increasingly dramatic until Nick finally comes up with an idea that the team will be unable to ignore. Book 10 in the series
Jesse's project about his immigrant ancestors is due tomorrow and he hasn't started. In a last-ditch effort to find some information about his great-great grandfather, Yossi, Jesse rummages through the mess in the attic until he finds a little battered travel case, full of pictures, and something else - a Star of David. At first it looks plain and unimportant, but as he holds it in his hand, the star begins to glow. Jesse is in for the surprise, and adventure, of his life as he finds himself becoming the star's first owner, his own great-great grandfather. Now a boy in Russia in the 1880s, Yossi lives in a little village, watched over by thieving soldiers who hate the Jewish community and often raid their crops before they can be stored for the winter. The whole village prays for the opportunity to slip away from their Russian keepers and escape to Canada, a land where they can be free. And nobody, even his parents, think Yossi is old enough to be of any help. But Yossi is out to prove them all wrong. If his plan works, he will set the whole village free. And he must do it alone. An adventure story for young readers, Jesse's Star is also a compelling history of one family's struggle to be free in the new world.
This book looks at the history, organization, and responsibilities of the legislative branch of the United States government. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.
This book looks at the history, organization, and responsibilities of the judicial branch of the United States government. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.
This book looks at the organization, duties, and responsibilities of state and local governments in the United States. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.
In Trees in Spring, beginning readers follow along as a tree responds to the season by growing leaves and flowers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how trees use sunlight and water to help them grow. A labeled diagram shows the parts of a tree, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about trees in spring using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trees in Spring also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Weather in Spring, beginning readers explore spring's changing weather and how it affects people and other living things. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they explore how spring's rain and wind gives them new ways to enjoy being outside. A labeled diagram shows ways to enjoy the weather, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about weather in spring using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Weather in Spring also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Shapes in the City takes readers on an urban journey, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter on buildings, sidewalks, and signs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they hunt for shapes in the city. A labeled diagram helps readers identify shapes in a city scene, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about shapes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Shapes in the City also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Animals in Spring, beginning readers will learn how animal behavior changes during the spring season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how animals adapt to changing weather conditions. A labeled diagram shows familiar animals that are born in the spring, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about animals in spring online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Animals in Spring also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Crocodiles, beginning readers will learn how crocodiles hunt their prey and care for their young. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of crocodiles. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a crocodiles body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about crocodiles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Crocodiles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Snapping Turtles, beginning readers will follow a hungry snapper as it lures in prey with its worm-like tongue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of snapping turtles. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a snapping turtles body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about snapping turtles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Snapping Turtles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Shapes by the Sea takes readers on an trip to the seaside, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter at the beach and underwater. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they hunt for shapes by the sea. A labeled diagram helps readers identify shapes in a beach scene, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about shapes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Shapes by the Sea also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Birds in Spring, beginning readers will learn how birds mate and raise their young during the spring season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover what birds do when the weather warms up. A labeled diagram shows parts of a bird, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about birds in spring using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Birds in Spring also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Gardens in Spring, beginning readers follow a group of children as they plant a garden. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how people can help seeds grow into plants. A labeled diagram shows tools of gardening, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about gardens in spring using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Gardens in Spring also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Shapes on the Farm takes readers on an trip to a farm, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter in the farm's buildings, foods, and fields. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they hunt for shapes on the farm. A labeled diagram helps readers identify shapes in a farm scene, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about shapes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Shapes on the Farm also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Horned Lizards, beginning readers will learn about the physical features and behavior of the horned lizard, including its unusual methods of defense. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of the horned lizard. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a horned lizards body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about horned lizards online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Horned Lizards also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Komodo Dragons, beginning readers will learn about the sharp claws, venomous bite, and powerful legs of this huge lizard. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of the Komodo dragon. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a Komodo dragons body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Komodo dragons online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Komodo Dragons also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In The World's Biggest Mammals, early fluent readers learn about mammals as they explore the lives of two of its largest members, the African elephant and the blue whale. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they learn about the physical features and behaviors of these supersized animals. An infographic compares the animals' size with that of familiar items, and an activity offers kids the opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the world's biggest mammals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The World's Biggest Mammals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
