Author : Russell K. Schroeder
Publisher :
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 32,14 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780307108258
Papa Road Runner makes certain that his children learn about the tricks coyotes play.
Author : Aaron Reynolds
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 15,18 MB
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1442453095
In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Includes audio! Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats them going to Little League. He eats them walking home. Until the day the carrots start following him...or are they? Celebrated artist Peter Brown’s stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynold’s text in this hilarious picture book that shows it’s all fun and games…until you get too greedy.
Author : Kenneth Oppel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 12,38 MB
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1481432346
“The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory.” —The New York Times Book Review Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel’s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered. All he has to do is say “Yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back? Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.
Author : Lenore Look
Publisher : Schwartz & Wade
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 22,3 MB
Release : 2008-07-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0375849653
The first book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything—elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’ s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him? “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post
Author : Carl Reiner
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 33,73 MB
Release : 2008-11-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0316049557
Everyone loves scary stories and award-winning comedy writer/director Carl Reiner invites readers to huddle close as he tells a young boy's tale of the mysterious house next door. Something with red beams of light shooting from its eyes was coming down the basement stairs. It came closer and closer... the hair on the back of my neck was sticking straight out. I finally saw it- and it was alive! As the story becomes spookier and spookier, Reiner pauses to ask "Shall we turn the page- or is it too scary?" That's for you to decide! Parents and children can read along together as they listen to spooky sound effects and Carl Reiner's hilarious performance of Tell Me a Scary Story... on the accompanying CD.
Author : Christian McKay Heidicker
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 34,3 MB
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1250181437
A 2020 Newbery Honor Recipient! Christian McKay Heidicker, author of the Thieves of Weirdwood trilogy, draws inspiration from Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe for his debut middle-grade novel, a thrilling portrait of survival and an unforgettable tale of friendship. "Clever and harrowing." —The Wall Street Journal "Into the finest tradition of storytelling steps Christian McKay Heidicker with these highly original, bone-chilling, and ultimately heart-warming stories. All that’s needed is a blazing campfire and a delicious plate of peaches and centipedes.” —Kathi Appelt, Newbery Award honoree and National Book Award finalist The haunted season has arrived in the Antler Wood. No fox kit is safe. When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters. In order to find a den to call home, they must venture through field and forest, facing unspeakable things that dwell in the darkness: a zombie who hungers for their flesh, a witch who tries to steal their skins, a ghost who hunts them through the snow . . . and other things too scary to mention. Featuring eight interconnected stories and sixteen hauntingly beautiful illustrations, Scary Stories for Young Foxes contains the kinds of adventures and thrills you love to listen to beside a campfire in the dark of night. Fans of Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Auxier, and R. L. Stine have found their next favorite book. A Booklist 2019 Editors' Choice Selection
Author : Ron Ripley
Publisher : Scare Street
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 27,44 MB
Release : 2019-03-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Stefan Korzh’s desire to destroy the lives of everyone around him knows no bounds. His haunted antique collection continues to spread and turn his diabolical plans into reality. Victor Daniels and Tom Crane are the only ones who can stop the madness before it’s too late. 4 - Hank’s Radio The lives of Stefan Korzh, Victor Daniels, and Tom Crane become more intertwined as they continue to play the blood-riddled sport. When old friends – and enemies – reveal themselves, Victor and Tom realize that anything is possible in a game filled with ghosts and vengeance. 5 - The Burning Girl When a fire-obsessed spirit indulges in her addiction for scorched buildings and burned flesh, Victor and Tom find themselves in the middle of a bloody trail of chaos. They’ll soon discover that this fiery enemy will test the limits of their strength in ways they could have never imagined. 6 - Knife in the Dark A brutal urge to plunge a knife deep into innocent bystanders is overtaking the residents of Concord, New Hampshire. As Victor and Tom investigate, they discover that vengeance exacts a heavy toll on both the living and the dead…
Author : Caroline V. Clarke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 16,52 MB
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1119841070
A fascinating set of Black perspectives on what it takes to succeed today In this updated and revised edition of Take a Lesson: Today's Black Achievers on How They Made It and What They Learned Along the Way, award-winning journalist and author Caroline Clarke once again compels a dynamic list of Black business heroes and role models to openly share their own goals, hits, and misses, exploring what they overcame and what they’re still working to overcome, not just for themselves, but for their peers and would be peers, who the equity odds are still against. In this book, you’ll find: Updated interviews with Black corporate titans containing critically important lessons about business success Deeply personal accounts of the journeys of Black superachievers from a diverse set of backgrounds and industries who are still rising in their industries Insights into the ways the world has changed—and the ways it hasn’t—since the release of the first edition in 2001 Perfect for Black students and early-career professionals looking for proven ways to navigate the unique challenges they’ll face, Take a Lesson is also a great resource for allies seeking to gain perspective on a critically important set of experiences.While these stories are specifically of Black success, their ability to inform, inspire, and reaffirm the value of ambition and perseverance, no matter the odds or era, transcends race.
Author : The Princeton Review
Publisher : Princeton Review
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 20,58 MB
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0593450337
6th Grade at Home offers simple, guided lessons and activities that students and their parents can use to help keep grade-appropriate English and math skills on track. With the perfect mix of practical lessons and hands-on activities, the Learn at Home series helps keep kids engaged and up-to-date—no matter where class is held. Written to bolster independent learning, this student-centric workbook includes parent tips and simple support to help keep kids’ education on track. • Guided help for key 6th grade English and math topics • Skills broken into short, easy-to-accomplish lessons • Modules designed to encourage students to dive in, explore, and engage in interactive learning • Fun at-home learning activities using common household items • Parent tips to contextualize lessons and help assist your child 6th Grade at Home covers key grade-appropriate English and math skills including: • reading comprehension • writing, essays, and literary elements • major parts of speech • vocabulary, grammar, and editing • fractions, percents, ratios, and proportions • mean, median & mode • early algebra • equations & inequalities • graph literacy and more!
Author : Marc Tyler Nobleman
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 44,1 MB
Release : 2002-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780439355315
Presents fifty-five reproducible high-interest activities for students in grades four through eight that focus on grammar and other language skills, designed to worked on independently for an average of ten to fifteen minutes each.
