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Bel-Air Bambi and the Mall Rats
By Richard Peck. 1993
When Bambi Babcock's TV-producer father bankrupt, the Babcocks have to get out of Los Angeles ... fast. Dad heads for…
his hometown of Hickory Fork, which he remembers as a wholesome place for kids to grow up. But Bambi, her sister Buffie, and their little brother Brick come up against the Mall Rats, a down-home teenage gang run by scary Tanya and beef Jeeter. When the Mall Rats walk into school dives for cover. They've already trashed the mall. Bambi knows that if her show-biz family is going to get stuck here, they must turn the school around and save the town. The Mall Rats will never know what hit them.The Twinkie Squad
By Gordon Korman. 1992
In the world of Gordon Korman, dreamers, geniuses, and misfits do triumph, and in this book they triumph hilariously, wonderfully,…
and in the best Gordon Korman style. Readers will cheer for the Twinkie Squad, which includes Dave with an attitude problem who thinks everything stinks, Yolanda who skips school to watch movies, Gerald, the ten-year-old boy genius terrified of middle-school, hyperactive, wall-climbing Ric, and Anita who agrees with everybody because she can't think for herself. The kids are resentful and bored until Douglas, son of diplomats, visionary, dreamer--the most eccentric sixth-grader in Middle School, joins. Then Commando, smooth mover, basketball star, a short kid who fights bullies and wins, and a way cool guy--until he met Douglas is forced to join up too, thanks to hitting Douglas in the nose with a basketball. Only special students, students who get 45 minutes of group counseling after school every day, get to be in the group labeled Twinkie Squad by the rest of the school who calls them crazy losers and won't go near them. Commando never planned on being that special. But Douglas doesn't understand why Commando is worried. The Twinkie Squad, Douglas feels, has real potential. And he has Big Plans for it. Before Douglas is through, the school will smell like rotting fish, the principal will be on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and reality itself will be up for special discussion. Best of all, with Douglas's help, the Twinkie Squad will have achieved its potential--in ways nobody, not even Douglas Fairchild, could ever have anticipated. You'll start out laughing, laugh your way through the book, and end up high fiving The Twinkie Squad! The cover is described.Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders
By Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson. 2007
With the advent of inexpensive, high-power telescopes priced at under $250, amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone,…
and this is the ideal book to get you started. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders offers you a guide to the equipment you need, and shows you how and where to find hundreds of spectacular objects in the deep sky -- double and multiple stars as well as spectacular star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.You get a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts and terminology of astronomy, and specific advice about choosing, buying, using, and maintaining the equipment required for observing. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders is designed to be used in the field under the special red-colored lighting used by astronomers, and includes recommended observing targets for beginners and intermediate observers alike. You get detailed start charts and specific information about the best celestial objects.The objects in this book were chosen to help you meet the requirements for several lists of objects compiled by The Astronomical League.Binocular Messier ClubUrban Observing ClubDeep Sky Binocular ClubDouble Star ClubRASC Finest NGC ListCompleting the list for a particular observing club entitles anyone who is a member of the Astronomical League or RASC to an award, which includes a certificate and, in some cases, a lapel pin.This book is perfect for amateur astronomers, students, teachers, or anyone who is ready to dive into this rewarding hobby. Who knows? You might even find a new object, like amateur astronomer Jay McNeil. On a clear cold night in January 2004, he spotted a previously undiscovered celestial object near Orion, now called McNeil's Nebula. Discover what awaits you in the night sky with the Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders.The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . .
By Benjamin Chaud, Davide Cali. 2016
What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as…
a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird! Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting to be revealed? From the team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . comes a fantastical fast-paced, detail-rich illustrated summer adventure that's so unbelievable, it just might be true! Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.Emily's First 100 Days of School
By Rosemary Wells. 2000
From the book: On the first day of school I leave my mama's arms. I am too excited to cry.…
Emily is ready for her first day of school. There's so much to do: learning the alphabet, singing, reading books, dancing, and counting, starting with the very first day. "When we reach one hundred days, we will have a big party," says Miss Cribbage. One hundred days feels very far away, but day by day, Emily and her classmates see they're getting closer. And as the lessons they learn begin to add up, their world expands. Emily's First 100 Days of School is a celebration of the joy of learning. Supported by a vital community of family, friends, neighbors, and teachers, a child develops her own rhythm and timing for exploring the wonders of the world around her.How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
By Margaret Mcnamara. 2007
"How many seeds in a pumpkin?" Mr. Tiffin asks his class as they gather around the big, medium, and small…
pumpkins on his desk. Robert, the biggest kid, guesses that the largest one has a million seeds; Elinor, sounding like she knows what she's talking about, guesses the medium one has 500 seeds; and Anna, who likes even numbers better than odd ones, guesses that the little one has 22. Charlie, the smallest boy in the class, doesn't have a guess. Counting pumpkin seeds is messy business, but once the slimy job is done, to everyone's surprise, the smallest pumpkin has the most seeds! As Charlie happily exclaims, "Small things have a lot going on inside of them."Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire
By Nat Amoore. 2021
&‘Laughs, family, friendships and a thrilling adventure – Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire has it all.&’ Jen Carney, author of…
The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. &‘Fast-paced, clever and completely hilarious with the BEST cast of characters... LOVE IT TO BITS.&’ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh Finding a million dollars in your back garden – every kid&’s dream, right? That&’s what me and my best friend Toby thought too. Bouncy castles at school. Sweets for our adoring fans. Wearing sunglasses indoors (&’cos that&’s what all the millionaires do). There&’s a lot you can get with a million dollars . . . including a whole lot of trouble. Bonus tips on how to be a schoolyard millionaire inside!Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire
By Nat Amoore. 2021
&‘Laughs, family, friendships and a thrilling adventure – Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire has it all.&’ Jen Carney, author of…
The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. &‘Fast-paced, clever and completely hilarious with the BEST cast of characters... LOVE IT TO BITS.&’ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh10-year-old Tess is a born entrepreneur. She just needs to come up with the perfect money-making scheme. Then she finds a million quid buried in her back garden. Never mind where the money came from – Tess and her best friend Toby know exactly how to spend it. But, as it turns out, spending a million isn&’t that easy when you&’re a kid. Cue bouncy castles, sweets, scheming and a whole lot of trouble…Features bonus tips on how to become a schoolyard millionaire inside!The Great Pet Escape (Pets On The Loose!)
By Victoria Jamieson. 2016
Women at Indiana University: 150 Years of Experiences and Contributions (Well House Books)
By Kelly C. Sartorius, Dina Kellams, Andrea Walton, Tanner N. Terrell, Sarah J. Reynolds, Angel Cassandra Nathan, Stephanie T.X. Nguyen, Merylou Rodriguez, Ebelia Hernández, Angela Bowen Potter, Kathleen Surina Grove, Nancy Van Chism, Mary Giorgio, Katherine Badertscher, Sara Clark, Catherine A. Dobris, Lorée B. Wilcox, Rachel Jean Turner, Jacob Hardesty, Laurie Burns McRobbie. 2022
The first in-depth look at how women have shaped the history and legacy of Indiana University.Women first enrolled at Indiana…
University in 1867. In the following years they would leave an indelible mark on this Hoosier institution. However, until now their stories have been underappreciated, both on the IU campus and by historians, who have paid them little attention. Women at Indiana University draws together 15 snapshots of IU women's experiences and contributions to explore essential questions about their lives and impact. What did it mean to write the petition for women's admission or to become the first woman student at an all-male university? To be a woman of color on a predominantly white campus? To balance work, studies, and commuting, entering college as a non-traditional student? How did women contribute to their academic fields and departments? How did they tap opportunities, confront barriers, and forge networks of support to achieve their goals? Women at Indiana University not only opens the door to a more inclusive and accurate understanding of IU's past and future, but also offers greater visibility for Hoosier women in our larger understanding of women in American higher education.The Day Punctuation Came to Town (Language Is Fun! Ser. #2)
By Kimberlee Gard. 2019
Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders
By Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson. 2007
With the advent of inexpensive, high-power telescopes priced at under $250, amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone,…
and this is the ideal book to get you started. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders offers you a guide to the equipment you need, and shows you how and where to find hundreds of spectacular objects in the deep sky -- double and multiple stars as well as spectacular star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.You get a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts and terminology of astronomy, and specific advice about choosing, buying, using, and maintaining the equipment required for observing. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders is designed to be used in the field under the special red-colored lighting used by astronomers, and includes recommended observing targets for beginners and intermediate observers alike. You get detailed start charts and specific information about the best celestial objects.The objects in this book were chosen to help you meet the requirements for several lists of objects compiled by The Astronomical League.Binocular Messier ClubUrban Observing ClubDeep Sky Binocular ClubDouble Star ClubRASC Finest NGC ListCompleting the list for a particular observing club entitles anyone who is a member of the Astronomical League or RASC to an award, which includes a certificate and, in some cases, a lapel pin.This book is perfect for amateur astronomers, students, teachers, or anyone who is ready to dive into this rewarding hobby. Who knows? You might even find a new object, like amateur astronomer Jay McNeil. On a clear cold night in January 2004, he spotted a previously undiscovered celestial object near Orion, now called McNeil's Nebula. Discover what awaits you in the night sky with the Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders.The Revenge of the Substitute Teacher
By Jan Lawrence. 1998
Jeff's strict fifth grade teacher, Mr. Manlin, dissapears and a tough and zanny substitute teacher Ms. Wilder shows up. She…
makes class with Mr. Manlin seem like a day at the beach!Teaching and Reading New Adult Literature in High School and College
By Sharon Kane. 2023
An introduction to the rapidly growing category of New Adult (NA) literature, this text provides a roadmap to understanding and…
introducing NA books to young people in high school, college, libraries, and other settings. As a window into the experiences and unique challenges that young and new adults encounter, New Adult literature intersects with but is distinct from Young Adult literature. This rich resource provides a framework, methods, and plentiful reading recommendations by genre, theme, and discipline on New Adult literature. Starting with a definition of New Adult literature, Kane demonstrates how the inclusion of NA literature helps support and encourage a love of reading. Chapters address important topics that are relevant to young people, including post-high school life, early careers, relationships, activism, and social change. Each chapter features text sets, instructional strategies, writing prompts, and activities to invite and encourage young people to be reflective and engaged in responding to thought-provoking texts. A welcome text for professors of literacy and literature instruction, first-year college instructors, researchers, librarians, and educators, this book provides new ways to assist students as they embark upon the next stage of their lives and is essential reading for courses on teaching literature.Marvin Redpost: Is He a Girl? (Marvin Redpost #3)
By Louis Sachar. 1993
If you kiss yourself on the elbow, you'll turn into a girl. When Marvin's lips touch his elbow, he…
suddenly finds himself acting very strange. Wishing he had pigtails like his sister, Linzy. Asking to play hopscotch at recess. Even dotting his i's with little hearts in class! Sure, he may have figured out the secret difference between girls and boys...but will Marvin Redpost ever return to normal?Sophie #2: Sophie the Hero (Sophie #2)
By Lara Bergen. 2010
Meet Sophie, a little girl with a big goal: to find the perfect title for herself. Look out --- here's…
Sophie the Hero! It's a bird . . . it's a plane . . . it's Sophie the Hero! Sophie has discovered the perfect name this time, for sure: Sophie the Hero! After all, when little Ella ran out into the street in front of a car, Sophie swooped in to save the day. If that's not heroic, what is? But being a hero might be tougher than this third-grader expected. She's supposed to save the day --- not cause more trouble! Could Sophie's latest name be a heroic flop?Sophie #1: Sophie the Awesome (Sophie #1)
By Lara Bergen. 2010
Meet Sophie, a little girl with a big goal: to find the perfect title for herself. Look out --- here's…
Sophie the Awesome! Sophie Miller's life is boring. Average. Blah. She's not the oldest or the youngest, the tallest or the shortest. She's not even the only Sophie in her third-grade class! Sophie knows she's special. And she's come up with the perfect name to show it: Sophie the Awesome! But living up to her new name won't be easy --- especially if super-annoying Toby Myers has anything to say about it. Can Sophie prove her awesomeness . . . and prove everyone wrong?Sophie #5: Sophie the Snoop (Sophie #5)
By Lara Bergen, Laura Tallardy. 2011
Sophie Miller never gives up! Even though she hasn't found the perfect name yet, she's still on the hunt. Will…
Sophie the Snoop be just the name she's looking for? Sophie already proved her super-sleuth skills when her piggybank went missing --- she tracked it down in no time. Now Sophie the Snoop is on the scene! This is going to be the name that sticks, Sophie just knows it. But being a successful snoop is harder than it looks. Sophie's about to dig up some dirt . . . and tons of trouble!Sophie #4: Sophie the Zillionaire (Sophie #4)
By Lara Bergen, Laura Tallardy. 2011
Sophie Miller has tried out all sorts of titles for herself: Sophie the Awesome, Sophie the Hero, Sophie the Chatterbox....Will…
Sophie the Zillionaire be the one that sticks? She sure hopes so! When Sophie finds fifty dollars on the sidewalk, it gives her a great idea for a new name: Sophie the Zillionaire! But snooty Mindy VonBoffmann already has a hundred dollars of her own. To keep the name Sophie the Zillionaire, Sophie has to make more money -- and fast. Being a zillionaire isn't as easy as she thought! Could her new name turn into a money-making mess?Sophie #6: Sophie the Daredevil (Sophie #6)
By Lara Bergen, Laura Tallardy. 2011
Sophie's braving her best title yet . . . but can she live up to it? Sophie is braving her…
best name yet! None of Sophie's oh-so-perfect names have stuck yet. But this time is different. Sophie isn't going to worry about whether or not she can live up to her new name. Because this time, she's fearless. She's Sophie the Daredevil! But it's not always easy to face your fears. Sophie is about to learn that lesson the hard way!