STEM-Infusing the Elementary Classroom


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Make learning relevant with STEM essential questions This engaging, teacher-friendly guide helps teachers quickly and confidently infuse STEM concepts into all content areas. Real-world vignettes, sample lesson templates, discussion questions and immediately applicable action steps help you seamlessly promote college and career ready skills. Use this inspiring guide to: Deepen all content areas, including English/ Language Arts Promote the 4Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity Require students to take risks to solve problems Differentiate instruction and scaffold support Expand students’ specific measurable capabilities Incorporate design skills into the curricula Save valuable time and confidently develop standards-aligned STEM projects in all content areas!




The Winter of Candy Canes


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In the third book of the Sweet Seasons series, Candace continues her job at her local amusement park—and the coming Christmas season (and her elf costume) has her in good spirits. But she soon realizes serving as Santa’s helper at work is just the start of her holiday journey. After surviving Halloween at The Zone, Candace feels like she can do anything—but working as one of the elves during their huge Christmas celebration may still be a challenge for reasons beyond screaming kids and endless candy canes. Elf work proves more dangerous than expected, and Candace realizes she may not know her boyfriend Kurt as well as she thought she did—making finding the perfect present for him almost a full-time job. At the same time, she finds herself getting closer to her good friend Josh. Though when Candace stumbles on a friend’s secret, everything changes, and she realizes she may have been made a Christmas helper for a reason. The Winter of Candy Canes: is a YA contemporary novel with a fun, rom-com feel is written by New York Times bestselling author Debbie Viguié goes beyond the Christmas season, providing a coming-of-age story with a humorous angle is a clean read for young adult fans of any age




The Candy Cane Forest Adventure


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As the first snowflakes of winter begin to fall, a familiar magic fills the air. Christmas is a time for twinkling lights, heartwarming traditions, and the joy of sharing with loved ones. But for Ellie, a twelve-year-old girl grappling with her parents’ divorce, the holiday season feels muted and joyless. It's a far cry from the vibrant celebrations of her past. One snowy afternoon, while seeking solace in her neighborhood park, Ellie stumbles upon a hidden door, a secret portal leading to a world beyond imagination. The Candy Cane Forest, a realm where candy houses shimmer, gingerbread men stroll, and snowflakes dance in the air, is a place where the spirit of Christmas comes alive. But Ellie soon discovers that this magical world is in peril. The fading Christmas spirit across the globe threatens to extinguish the forest's very essence. Join Ellie on her thrilling adventure as she embarks on a quest to save the Candy Cane Forest, alongside Chip, a friendly gingerbread man, Spark, a mischievous elf, and a wise flying snow owl. Together, they must rekindle the Christmas spirit in hearts around the world before it's too late. Along their journey, they face challenges, encounter captivating characters, and discover the true meaning of Christmas, a holiday that celebrates the magic of kindness, generosity, and the power of belief.




The Cowboy Cookie Challenge


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New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde returns to Twilight, Texas, with a delicious love story about a sexy cowboy and a love-shy nurse determined to win the Christmas Cookie Bake-off challenge. He’s sexy, single, and he can bake! Roan Sullivan is the answer to Jazzy Walker’s prayers. The doting single dad is also fresh off his win on a popular cooking show and a whiz at campfire cooking, so who better to help her win this year’s annual cookie bake-off? With his help, Jazzy is sure she can finally take first prize right out the grasping hands of Andi Browning, the gal who stole her fiancé right from under her nose. A widower with a four-year-old daughter, Roan tells himself there’s a million reasons not to help Jazzy. She’s too kind, too optimistic, and could do so much better than hitching up with a curmudgeon like him. But every time she draws near, he can’t help but wonder if he could open his heart and love again. As the holidays come closer, the magic of Twilight starts to weave its spell…and soon it’s not just the competition that’s heating up, it’s the hot sizzle between Roan and Jazzy.




Math Snacks: Problem-Solving Fun with Food Manipulatives


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The methods used in this book help children make sense of mathematical concepts by allowing them to manipulate food items in order to solve problems.




His Candy Cane


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My growly, gorgeous personal trainer gave me equipment to work with that was long, thick, heavy, and hard. I’ve been teased about my large size since I was a kid. So this Christmas season, I decide to take matters into my own hands. The gym has always been my personal hell, but not anymore because I’ve hired a professional trainer. What I didn’t expect is for my trainer to be so huge. Patrick Walker has muscles that go on for days, a six pack that bulges, and a glint in his eyes that says come and get your bad boy. Plus, he keeps giving it to me non-stop. The sit-ups, push-ups and pull-ups are killing me. I strain and stretch, hoping to rid myself of my curves by December 25. But what if my gorgeous trainer says he likes my hills and valleys? What if he says I look ripe and plush and ready for a candy cane because of them? Will we do the taboo? Or will my trainer’s candy cane go uneaten? Curvy girls unite! Maisie learns to love her curves in this fun-filled tale of slick sweat, Christmas ornaments, and candy canes. Don’t worry – she doesn’t lose her curves and instead, learns to love them with the help of OTT alpha male Patrick Walker, and his hard, sweaty workouts. Even better – Patrick gives her a bouncing baby by the end! No cheating, no cliffhangers, and always an HEA for my readers.




The Candy Cane Kiss


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When Briarwood High's star athlete winds up in the hospital over Christmas break, he's sure that's as bad as it can get. But that's before he meets Lola... The irritating new girl, Lola? She's volunteering as a candy striper on his floor. As if it's not bad enough that he's forced to interact with the painfully cheerful holly-jolly Christmas elf, he makes things a million times worse by kissing her to make his ex jealous. In his defense, Lola was the only girl in the vicinity. But this argument... It does not go over well with Lola. One thing's clear. He couldn't have chosen a worse fake girlfriend if he'd tried. But while he needs her to play along, it turns she could use his help, too. So this Christmas, they're gonna have to call a truce if they mean to get what they want... Especially if what they want is each other.




The Candy Cane Cupcake Killer


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In this delectable Fresh Baked mystery, Phyllis Newsom returns with a festive Christmas recipe that’s to die for… ‘Tis the season in Weatherford, Texas, and everyone in town is gearing up for the annual holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony in the town square, where Phyllis Newsom will be serving her much-anticipated candy cane cupcakes. Local rancher Barney McCrory manages to charm one away from her before the ceremony begins. But unfortunately, when the minty confection is finished, so is he. This isn’t the first time someone has dropped dead after eating one of Phyllis’s treats. But when the paramedics determine the rancher was shot, suspicion swiftly falls on McCrory’s daughter and her husband—who both stand to reap some sweet rewards from his death. Though Phyllis doesn’t want to get mixed up in another murder investigation, something about this case doesn’t sit right with her. With a little help from a tabloid TV news crew, Phyllis must unwrap the truth and restore good cheer to Weatherford before it’s too late... Includes recipes!




At Wit's End-Jesus Is There


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Have you ever faced a challenge that was so overwhelming you felt like you were at your wits end? Most of us have! I've been there and have found that when I'm at my wits end the place for me to turn is to Jesus. May I suggest the next time you're at your wits end you look to Jesus. He's there for you!




The Reindeer Games


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Everyone can name Santa's Reindeer, but how did they earn their place guiding his sleigh? Santa Claus needs to replace his two ageing reindeer, Leo and Flora, or Christmas will be cancelled! Reindeer from all over the world head to the North Pole to compete in The Reindeer Games - a series of mental and physical challenges to determine who earns a place guiding Santa's sleigh. Told through the eyes of Skye, a teenage reindeer from the famous MacDonald herd in Scotland, the competing Reindeer will test more than just their skills in physical and mental fitness. They must overcome self-doubt, inner fears and harness their inner child.