Kit Tyler is marked by suspicion and disapproval from themoment she arrives on the unfamiliar shores of colonial Connecticutin 1867. Alone and desperate, she has been forced to leave herbeloved home on the island of Barbados and join a family she hasnever met. Torn between her quest for belonging and her desire tobe true to herself, Kit struggles to survive in a hostile place.Just when it seems she must give up, she finds a kindred spirit.But Kit’s friendship with Hannah Tupper, believed by the coloniststo be a witch, proves more taboo than she could have imagined andultimately forces Kit to choose between her heart and her duty.Elizabeth George Speare’s Newbery Award–winning novel portrays aheroine whom readers will admire for her unwavering sense of truthas well as her infinite capacity to love. In 1687 in Connecticut,Kit Tyler, feeling out of place in the Puritan household of heraunt, befriends an old woman considered a witch by the communityand suddenly finds herself standing trial for witchc

You're in the water, and suddenly, right beside you, he isbeaming brightly. You're face to face with a dolphin, one of thefriendliest mammals on Earth. Dive deep into the dolphins' realmwith Flip Nicklin, one of the world's foremost photographers ofthese smiling wonders. Meet dolphin types, from botus to orcas tobottlenose; see how they nurse, fish, and echolocate. Nicklin'senthusiasm and the special kinship we all feel for theseintelligent creatures is an inspiration to all readers to takeaction to help protect their ocean home.

Luke and Lizzy Morris weren't sure who-or what-would see theirad. It was a risk, but they had to find out the TRUTH aboutHorrorLand, otherwise the kids who were lured there would nevermake it out alive. Between the pages of this cool survival guide,readers will get closer to discovering whether or not there arewerewolves in Wolfsbane Forest, why kids are disappearing, and whythere aren't any mirrors at HorrorLand. One thing is for certain:something very wrong is happening in HorrorLand, and this guide isthe only thing that will help you figure out what. Welcome to Horrorland is a fantasticadd-on to a super-successful franchise that has sold over 300million copies and been published into more than 32 languagesworldwide.

A Junie B. Jones Book,#18 Hurray, hurray for a brand-new schoolyear! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant.’Cause first grade means having to get used to a whole newclassroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch ofstrange children. But here’s the worst thing of all: when Junie B.tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can’t seem to see whateveryone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing glasses?

Beauty's merchant father promises to brign her a rose as agift from his travels. On his journey home, he takes shelter in amysteriously deserted castle and picks a rose from the garden. TheBeast appears - he will spare the life of the merchant only if hesends Beauty to live in the castle. As time passes, Beauty getsused to the Beast's appearance and their friendshipdevelops...

Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together... and shakethe forest to its roots. The next generation of warrior cats facesa peril that threatens the whole forest in this exciting spin-offseries starring the children of the original Warriors heroes.Packed with riveting suspense, compelling new characters, andclassic themes of epic fantasy, this is an adventure not to bemissed for both fans of the previous six books and readersunfamiliar with the world of the warrior Clans.

少女莎儿的好友菲比一家接连收到怪异的警告信，接着出现一位指名要找菲比母亲的神秘男子，没多久菲比的母亲离奇失踪……莎儿经历过母亲也不告而别的痛苦和困惑，她决定帮助菲比找到母亲。莎儿在帮助朋友的过程中悟出了很多道理，她和爷爷奶奶一起踏上了旅程，追寻母亲的脚步，穿上了母亲的“麂皮靴”，明白了母亲出走的真正原因。 Walk TwoMoons is the story of thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddlefrom Bybanks, Kentucky, whose only wish is to be reunited with hermissing mother. As Sal travels with her Gram and Gramps across thecountry to Idaho, she tells them the “extensively strange story” ofher friend Phoebe Winterbottom, Phoebe’s disappearing mother, andthe potential lunatic that comes knocking. Sal also reveals to thereader another story—this one her own.

Give students the targeted, skill-building practice they needwith these standards-based books! Each workbook includes more than40 ready-to-reproduce practice pages. Easy-to-follow directions andfun exercises motivate students to work on their own. Everyactivity in each book is correlated to state standards.

Marcy Lewis hates her life, until she meets Ms. Finney, anEnglish teacher who treats kids like human beings. Marcy has nevermet anyone like her, and suddenly life has a purpose. . . .

"Brad" explores the ups and downs of van Gogh's life and art inthis colorful report, featuring Brad's funny cartoons alongsidereproductions of classic paintings like Starry Night.

Young David Balfour, left in poverty when his father dies,goes to his uncle, Ebenezer, for assistance. He soon finds himselfkidnapped and on board a ship, headed for a life of slavery. Withthe help of daring rebel Alan Breck, David escapes, only to getmixed up in a desperate adventure— suspected of murder and huntedacross the Scottish moors.

Written to be read aloud by two voices--sometimes alternating,sometimes simultaneous--here is a collection of irresistible poemsthat celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayflyto the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet,each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyfulnoise. In this remarkable volume of poetry for two voices, Paul Fleischmanverbally re-creates the "Booming/boisterious/joyful noise" ofinsects. The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and thedrone of the honeybee. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send eachinsect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its ownunique way. A clear and fascinating guide to the insect world--from chrysalidbutterflies to whirligig beetles-- and an exultant celebration oflife.

You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. Thats what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy, is it true! In addition to his classroom escapades, each weekend this amazing hamster gets to sleep over with a different student, like Lower-Your-Voice-A.J. and Speak-Up-Sayeh. Soon Humphrey learns to read, write, and even shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course). Humphrey has friends, adventures, and a cage with a lock-thatdoesnt- lock. His life would be perfect, if only the teacher, Mrs. Brisbane, wasnt out to get him!

Jeff Brown’s beloved stories about the boy who was flattened by a bulletin board so that he could travel by mail, fly like a kite, and capture sneak thieves comes to contemporary life in rebranded and freshly illustrated repackaged editions. Stanley Lambchop doesn’t realize that the old lamp he’s found is magic—until he rubs it and a genie appears! Of course the genie grants Stanley wishes-fame, superpowers, a magical pet, you name it. But the more wishes Stanley makes, the stranger life becomes. Now Stanley’s adventure is a mess that will take more than just a wish to u

How long is a second? Can you count a minute? What is a decade? How many years are in a century? Me Counting Time can show you! From a second to a minute to an hour to a day — and all the way to a millennium — this playful introduction to time helps children understand the many measurements of time and how they’re used in everyday life. Easy to read and easy to understand, Me Counting Time makes learning a fun time for every child.

When ten-year-old Lyddie and her younger brother are hired outas servants to help pay off their family farm’s debts, Lyddie isdetermined to find a way to reunite her family. A story ofdetermination and personal growth, Lyddie has already establisheditself as a classic. An ALA Notable Book

Most armadillos are happy scratching sand and eating, but Bo longs for adventure. And adventure Bo gets, the day Harmony Jean breaks in her brand-new chili- pepper-red cowboy boots by the banks of Can Creek. Peering out across the creek bed, Bo is sure he's spotted a rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo! Bo's off and running after his new friend—right down to the Curly H Rodeo. There Bo gets to do all the things he's dreamed of doing: he rides a bronc, eats red- hot chili peppers, and even tries the two-step. Bo is ready to follow his pal off into the sunset, but he is about to discover his new friend is no ordinary armadillo. Jan Brett turns her considerable storytelling talents toward the Texas countryside in this warm and funny story of an armadillo on his own. Luckily, Ma Armadillo and her boys are searching for Bo in the borders to bring him back home. Bo, an adventurous, near-sighted armadillo, leaves his mother and brothers to follow a girl heading to a rodeo wearing new red boots

Laura and Almanzo have married and begin their new lifetogether. But just as they start to feel settled, Laura and Almanzoare challenged by storms, sickness, and providing for their newbaby Rose. Their pioneer lives have trained them well, however, andthey’re determined to succeed. Based on the real adventures ofLaura Ingalls Wilder, THE FIRST FOUR YEARS is the ninth and finalbook in the award-winning Little House series.

H. G. Wells’s sobering, thought-provoking novel is one ofthe greatest works of science fiction ever created—and as powerfultoday as when it was written. After inventing a machine that movesthrough time, the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far,far into the future. At first, the world he discovers seemspeaceful and prosperous. But as he looks below the surface herealizes that things are not exactly as they first appeared.

The further adventures of Pippi and her friends Tommy and Annika.

You slip over the side of your boat, descending deep into thedark realm of the Earth's largest creature. Then the whale startsto sing, just feet away from you. You record the sounds, hoping oneday to understand their language. Their music is a rare glimpse ofthis majestic mammal's unknown world. Photographer Flip Nicklinbrings you face to face with whales as they communicate, nursetheir young, and surface dramatically for air. Meet theseintelligent, social creatures in their natural habitat; learn ofthe different kinds of whales, from humpbacks to belugas; discoverhow we can aid their recovery from years of overhunting; and how wecan protect their environment.

What's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what!And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But firstshe needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunnyslippers. And her dog. And maybe even...herself? Is Junie B. on herway to a great new career? Or is she about to have the worst hairday ever?

What’s going on at the art museum in Pleasant Valley? Did the Egyptian mummy really come to life after 3,000 years? The terrified night watchman claims that he saw the mummy walking around the museum. The very same night, the most valuable painting in the museum was cut out of its frame. Once again, young detectives Jerry and Maya are called in by the chief of police to get to the bottom of the strange and spooky events.