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Ten-and-three-quarter-year-old Laura ""Noodle"" Newman had high hopes about going to sleepaway camp for the first time. Once she's there, however, Noodle is miserable. No one can help her get over her terrible homesickness. Things go from bad to worse when Noodle panics while talking on the camp's radio station. Noodle's moment to shine becomes a bout of stage fright as her bunkmates laugh at her. As a menacing hurricane heads up the coast, life at Camp Hillside turns upside down. Through the craziness, Noodle realizes that only one person can make her feel better: herself.
What reaches everywhere and never tires? Pulling on feathers and galaxies alike? Holding the mighty Milky Way together? Gravity, of course! Told in lyrical, riddling first-person narrative, Gravity boasts of its essential role in life as we know it--from the pulling of the ocean's tides to the vastness of the stars in the sky. Back matter about the science of gravity and major historical discoveries enhances the book for STEM learning.
Learn about the lives of people from marginalized communities through the authorÎs experience. Books will explore different religions, abilities, and communities in North America, and the challenges and change the authors and their communities face.
Wham! Whirr! Whoosh! Drillers bore into rock, and oil gushes out. Follow along from the time oil first forms to when it is drilled from the ground, sent around the world, and refined into the fuel that keeps the world going: gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, along with other petroleum products. Along the way, discover important forms of renewable energy that may power our future.
Meet ordinary kids who go to school and who live with special needs and conditions including cancer, diabetes, autism, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, and ADHD. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Ava does not love dresses. They poke and pinch, squish and squash. They just do not feel good to her. But after Ava and her family are invited to a quinceanera celebration, her mother thinks they need to go shopping for a new dress. Ava's mother loves dresses--fancy dresses, swishy dresses, dresses of all kinds. I want to dance in pants, says Ava. Nonsense! says her mother. And off they go to shop. After trying on dress (too itchy) after dress (too poofy) after dress (too silly), Ava finally finds what she does want to wear. It's a bright and sparkly tuxedo pantsuit. It's perfect! Her mother tells her that she will be the only girl not wearing a dress. And that's just fine with Ava. But what happens when they get to the party? Brought to life through energetic, colourful artwork, this story serves as a reminder to readers of all ages to be comfortable in their own skin (and especially in their clothes).
What animals walked the earth during the last ice age? Readers will find out in this hi/lo series that introduces some of the most famous ice age animals! Engaging text and detailed illustrations show off the animalsÎ body parts, behaviors, interaction with early humans, and more. Features compare each animalÎs size to a common object, show off favourite foods, highlight a famous fossil find, and compare the animal to a modern relative. Each book ends with a two-page profile that puts important information in one place!
Everywhere you go, all around the world people are eating ice cream! And while some folks spoon up sundaes and some savor Syrian bouza--one thing is always true: ice cream is joy! Travel the globe and discover a mouthwatering selection of cold, creamy treats. Which one is your favorite?! Ice Cream Everywhere includes a map, an author's note--and three scoops of fun!
What are some of the United States3 most iconic phenomena? Middle-grade students can celebrate American culture while learning about iconic battles, monuments, natural wonders, and more. Each book highlights 12 American things, places, or events, sharing compelling photos and fascinating facts about what makes each of these things uniquely American. Stat boxes, maps, and -Think About ItR features support critical thinking skills and help comprehension.
What would life be like if the ancient creatures from the age of dinosaurs still roamed Earth? Twenty-four fascinating creatures are showcased across this four-book series. Each book features incredibly true-to-life illustrations, cleverly showing the prehistoric animals in modern settings. Check out the T-rex terrorizing herds of animals, the Shonisaurus challenging whales for rule of the sea, and the record-breaking Seismosaurus causing chaos with its gigantic body. High interest and eye-catching, this is dinosaurs like you've never seen them before.