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Fun at the K-9 Karnival When the family gathers for Grandma's birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade. At home, they write informative essays about the day. Two full mentor essays included. With the homework done, it's time for Grandma's birthday party This is Book 4 in The Read and Write Series, that feature these cousins, their pets and great essays.WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE READ AND WRITE SERIESHurrah for Essays All writing lessons should be this much fun.." . .fill(s) a niche for teachers. . ." - School Library Journal 5/1/15 ." . .breezy and engaging introduction to genre writing." "The model essay can be used across multiple genres (informational and narrative nonfiction in addition to opinion)." ." . .useful for teachers showing early elementary students the relevancy, power, and importance of effective writing." Booklist 6/17/15

Fun at the K-9 Karnival When the family gathers for Grandma's birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade. At home, they write informative essays about the day. Two full mentor essays included. With the homework done, it's time for Grandma's birthday party This is Book 4 in The Read and Write Series, that feature these cousins, their pets and great essays.WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE READ AND WRITE SERIESHurrah for Essays All writing lessons should be this much fun.." . .fill(s) a niche for teachers. . ." - School Library Journal 5/1/15 ." . .breezy and engaging introduction to genre writing." "The model essay can be used across multiple genres (informational and narrative nonfiction in addition to opinion)." ." . .useful for teachers showing early elementary students the relevancy, power, and importance of effective writing." Booklist 6/17/15

What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more?In 1806, scientist Ernst Chladni (KLOD-nee) left Germany for a three-year road trip, entertaining Europeans with his science.He made wires, columns of air, and solids vibrate. He wrote about this in his native German language, but his French scientist friends wanted to read about it in French. How could he get the cash he needed to write his new book?In February, 1809, Chladni's friends took him to the Tuliere Palace. This elementary science picture book dramatizes the exciting meeting between a German scientist and French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.Like Bill Nye, the Science Guy today, Chladni popularized science. But during his work as an entertainer, he struggled to find the time and finances do actual research. This story provides a glimpse at the life of Ernst Chladni, the Father of Acoustics. It's an amazing example of how scientists collaborate internationally. The story is based on Chladni's own description of the event.

What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more?In 1806, scientist Ernst Chladni (KLOD-nee) left Germany for a three-year road trip, entertaining Europeans with his science.He made wires, columns of air, and solids vibrate. He wrote about this in his native German language, but his French scientist friends wanted to read about it in French. How could he get the cash he needed to write his new book?In February, 1809, Chladni's friends took him to the Tuliere Palace. This elementary science picture book dramatizes the exciting meeting between a German scientist and French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.Like Bill Nye, the Science Guy today, Chladni popularized science. But during his work as an entertainer, he struggled to find the time and finances do actual research. This story provides a glimpse at the life of Ernst Chladni, the Father of Acoustics. It's an amazing example of how scientists collaborate internationally. The story is based on Chladni's own description of the event.

Fourteen-year-old Jamie is growing too fast Friends taunt him that his feet are so big the last time he stepped in a puddle, they called it the Mississippi River.As Jamie moves from 8th to 9th grade, Dad expects Jamie to join traditional sports, like football. Instead, Road Whiz, a retired greyhound racing dog, inspires Jamie to run. He starts training to run 5Ks.Like the retired greyhound, Jamie struggles with the question of why should he run? Does he run to win, or does he run because he loves running? With Road Whiz as his mentor, Jamie faces the challenges in his life, from family changes to his own growing body.This middle grade novel will mesmerize boys who struggle with the idea of competition. Jamie's resolution of his doubts, fears and hopes about competing will inspire teens as they experience their own disturbing, if inevitable, growth.

Why do you compete in sports? To win? Or becaue you love playing the sport?Fourteen-year-old Jamie is growing too fast Friends taunt him that his feet are so big the last time he stepped in a puddle, they called it the Mississippi River.As Jamie moves from 8th to 9th grade, Dad expects Jamie to join traditional sports, like football. Instead, Road Whiz, a retired greyhound racing dog, inspires Jamie to run. He starts training to run 5Ks.Like the retired greyhound, Jamie struggles with the question of why should he run? Does he run to win, or does he run because he loves running? With Road Whiz as his mentor, Jamie faces the challenges in his life, from family changes to his own growing body.This middle grade novel will mesmerize boys who struggle with the idea of competition. Jamie's resolution of his doubts, fears and hopes about competing will inspire teens as they experience their own disturbing, if inevitable, growth.

Howie ambles into robot club hoping to find a friend. But when Lincoln bounds into the room, Howie hides. The strange new bird is too big and fluffy. The teacher, however, puts the unlikely pair together. Will they be able to accept each other's wonky ideas and become friends?For STEM classes, this story emphasizes the discussion of form v. function.The story encourages divergent thinking as Lincoln and Howie design a robot. For kids who are rigid and inflexible, they'll see the value of considering different options, and accepting those who are different.WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: ." . .offbeat and clever. . . With pages filled with animals and robots, this tale will certainly appeal to kids. . . ." Kirkus Reviews"A delightful story of friendship and teamwork." Dori Hillestad Butler, Theodore Geisel Honor Award for King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats, and Edgar award for The Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy"Charming. . .Pattison's storytelling skills give readers a look into the give-and-take of friendship." Carla Killough McClafferty, author of The Many Faces of George Washington"What's WONKY? The heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship between Robot Club partners, told in Darcy Pattison's classic, charming voice. WONKY is a good reminder that friendships are often found with a heart that's open to the unexpected." Lynn Rowe Reed, illustrator of Punctuation Takes a Vacation"WONKY is a delightful mixture of a story about new friends and a robot club--honestly, what could be more fun? I adored Howie and Lincoln, Darcy Pattison's endearing animal characters, and Nathaniel Gold's colorful illustrations just pop off the page " Monica Clark-Robinson, author of Let the Children March

Howie ambles into robot club hoping to find a friend. But when Lincoln bounds into the room, Howie hides. The strange new bird is too big and fluffy. The teacher, however, puts the unlikely pair together. Will they be able to accept each other's wonky ideas and become friends?For STEM classes, this story emphasizes the discussion of form v. function.The story encourages divergent thinking as Lincoln and Howie design a robot. For kids who are rigid and inflexible, they'll see the value of considering different options, and accepting those who are different.WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: ." . .offbeat and clever. . . With pages filled with animals and robots, this tale will certainly appeal to kids. . . ." Kirkus Reviews"A delightful story of friendship and teamwork." Dori Hillestad Butler, Theodore Geisel Honor Award for King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats, and Edgar award for The Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy"Charming. . .Pattison's storytelling skills give readers a look into the give-and-take of friendship." Carla Killough McClafferty, author of The Many Faces of George Washington"What's WONKY? The heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship between Robot Club partners, told in Darcy Pattison's classic, charming voice. WONKY is a good reminder that friendships are often found with a heart that's open to the unexpected." Lynn Rowe Reed, illustrator of Punctuation Takes a Vacation"WONKY is a delightful mixture of a story about new friends and a robot club--honestly, what could be more fun? I adored Howie and Lincoln, Darcy Pattison's endearing animal characters, and Nathaniel Gold's colorful illustrations just pop off the page " Monica Clark-Robinson, author of Let the Children March

MIRACLES COME AT A HIGH PRICE "Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it." -MichelangeloPerfect for fans of the spine-chilling story CORALINE.So far, it's taken 48 years to build the medieval Cathedral of St. Stephens, and there's only the west tower to finish. Laurel has grown up with the cathedral as her playground because her father is the architect overseeing the building project. She loves the massive stones and the stone masons and sculptors, especially the odd men who carve gargoyles.But the new priest decides there's no money to finish that last tower.With her father's job threatened and her beloved cathedral unfinished, Laurel is willing to risk everything to find a treasure large enough to build.Impossible. She needs a miracle. This is a rich, surprising, and sometimes disturbing historical tale of gargoyles, and those who carve the creatures from solid stone. There's darkness in this cautionary tale, that nevertheless pulls off not one, but two miracles, and brings Laurel home to stay.Follow Laurel's harrowing journey toward miracles.

How long does it take for science to find an answer to a problem?On January 25, 1862, naturalist Charles Darwin received a box of orchids. The Madagascar star orchid, fascinated him. It had an 11.5" nectary, the place where flowers make nectar, the sweet liquid that insects and birds eat. How, he wondered, did insects pollinate the orchid?

In the tradition of Tamora Pierce, this fantasy presents a heroine of wit, strength, and savvy.Britt's only goal is to become a falconer.She steals a gyrfalcon egg in hopes of raising a chick.But the fierce Zendi, who've conquered the Heartland, appear on her doorstep.She's pulled into their conflict. Their prophecies warn of a Wayfinder and a Bell.She's just an apprentice Wayfinder.But she's the only one who has a Finding for the missing Bell. Can Britt and her falcon journey together across the Heartland, Find the Bell and save her people?This is the story of a falconer, a courageous girl who strides out of the north country and into legend.

In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light.To test this, astronomers decided to photograph the 1919 solar eclipse. The eclipse would allow them to photograph the stars before and during the solar eclipse. If the star's position moved, then it was evidence that that light had bent. Eddington and his team traveled from England to the island of Principe, just off the African coast, to photograph the eclipse. In simple language, this nonfiction illustrated picture book explains how the push (acceleration) and pull (gravity) of space affects light.Back matter includes information on Einstein, Eddington, and the original photograph of the 1919 solar eclipse."The text of the book is wonderfully clear and easy to follow, and the illustrations are great, both lively and informative. The story of the eclipse unfolds dramatically, and the science is explained vividly and correctly." Daniel John Kennefick, Astrophysicist and Science Historian MOMENTS IN SCIENCE COLLECTION This exciting series focuses on small moments in science that made a difference. BURN: Michael Faraday's Candle CLANG Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments (2019 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book) POLLEN: Darwin's 130 Year Prediction (Junior Library Guild selection, starred Kirkus review) ECLIPSE: How the 1919 Eclipse Proved Einstein's Theory of General Relativity (Fall, 2019)

Tamora Pierce meets Rick Riordian in this riveting fantasy that combines the intriguing abilities to Find what's missing with pulse-pounding suspense.A great loss has frozen Win's heart.He cares for nothing.But a plague is spreading like wildfire across the Heartland.Win must use his Wayfinding skills to descend into the great Rift, for beyond it lies the Well of Life. Only its waters will heal the plague.No one has ever returned from a journey into the Rift.But the Heartland depends on him. Can he put his loss behind him and fight for the Heartland?

Discover the secret world behind the scenes of your favorite cat videos.On a glittering night of destiny, a cat star is born.The Majestic Kennels, home to the famous cats of KittyTube, welcomes a new kitten, Angel Persian. Angel is eager to follow in the footsteps of her famous mother and father and become a Kittytube sensation.When DaddyAlbert's new movie goes bankrupt, leaving him stranded in France, Angel desperately works harder. Her videos must go viral so she'll win a cash prize and bring him home.Will Angel become a water cat, a piano cat, a ghost cat, or something new? Will this tiny kitten find her courage--and her audience on KittyTube? Will she have what it takes to win? What will it take for this tiny kitten to become a star?