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Pants Off First

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ohi, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, "Time to undress," says Mummy, as she puts out his pajamas and hurries back to her dinner guests. And that's exactly what this little boy is going to do. So one by one, each article of clothing is pulled off and lands in a heap as his pets watch with interest. Then, one by one, each article of clothing finds a new owner as the toddler dresses his pets. A hilarious board book that little ones will love. Young readers will love pointing to each pet as they follow the simple storyline and quickly memorize the rhythmic text. And parents will recognize, in Ruth Ohi's gentle humour, every toddler's delight in escaping the tyranny of clothes.

Flight of the Phoenix (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: La Fevers, R. L. / Murphy, Kelly, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Nathaniel Fludd's life has taken a turn for the worst. With his parents lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin--the world's last remaining beastologist. Soon Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to Arabia, where the world's only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds himself all alone. Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet gremlin out of trouble, and rescue his guardian from the Bedouin? If he fails, nothing will stand between the world's mythical creatures and extinction. Too bad Nate's not the sort of boy who enjoys adventure...yet.

A Week in the Woods

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clements, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks, Collision course The fifth-grade Week in the Woods is a beloved tradition of Hardy Elementary, where Mark Chelmsley (the Fourth) is pretty much killing time before his parents send him off to an exclusive prep school. But then Mark realizes the Week might be a chance to prove to Mr. Maxwell that he's not just another of the slacker rich kids the teacher can't stand. But it may be too late for Mark to change Mr. Maxwell's opinion of him. On the first day of the Week, the tension between teacher and student explodes, and in a reckless moment, Mark puts not only himself, but also Mr. Maxwell, in grave danger. Can two such strong adversaries work together to save their lives?

Spinner Books for Kids: NASCAR Trivia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: University Games, PUBLISHER: University Games, "NASCAR dad" has become a popular catch-phrase, but the sport's fast-paced action and colorful personalities are equally appealing to children. Now younger fans can test their knowledge with this fun spinner book. A wide range of trivia covers every aspect of NASCAR. Questions include "What's NASCAR slang for tire shavings, dirt and gravel that's been blown into corners of the track: marbles, spoilers or drag?," "What year was the first Daytona 500 race: or ?," and "How many points does a NASCAR driver earn for winning a race: or 200?" This "book you can play" is ideal for youngsters to share with parents or friends -- or to play alone -- at home, while traveling, or on the track.

The House to Ourselves: Reinventing Home Once the Kids Are

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lawson, Todd / Connor, Tom / Karosis, Rob, PUBLISHER: Taunton Press, Parents with grown children represent one of the largest demographic groups in the country today, and their living needs are often radically different from when they were raising families or working full-time. Architects are responding with innovative solutions to the demand for homes designed for two but with room for more. This book, featuring hundreds of color photos and illustrations, covers renovations and remodels, brand-new homes, and even new types of communities throughout the U.S. Ideas vary from single-level designs to accommodate the physical needs of people as they grow older, to flexible open-floor plans that welcome visitors and allow plenty of socializing. "The House to Ourselves helps boomers explore a wealth of possibilities.

Lawn Mower Magic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jonell, Lynne, PUBLISHER: Random House, With a "POP " and a puff of smoke, the Willows' lawn mower calls it quits. A new mower will cost their parents a lot of money, money Derek had hoped to borrow for a train ticket to visit a friend. Luckily Derek and his brother and sisters find a rusty push mower tucked away in the shed. It doesn't look like much, but it turns out that it's been soaking up magic for years. And it's hungry for grass Can Derek "earn" his ticket? Maybe... if he, Abner, Tate, and Celia can keep the magic mower under control Lynne Jonell follows up her Junior Library Guild selection, "Hamster Magic, " with a second story of the Willow family's rowdy run-ins with mixed-up magic.

The Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wharton, Edith, PUBLISHER: Scribner Book Company, A bestseller when it was first published in , Edith Wharton's "The Children" is a comic, bittersweet novel about the misadventures of a bachelor and a band of precocious children. The seven Wheater children, stepbrothers and stepsisters grown weary of being shuttled from parent to parent "like bundles," are eager for their parents' latest reconciliation to last. A chance meeting between the children and the solitary forty-six-year-old Martin Boyne leads to a series of unforgettable encounters. Among the colorful cast of characters are the Wheater adults, who play out their own comedy of marital errors; the flamboyant Marchioness of Wrench; and the vivacious fifteen-year-old Judith Wheater, who captures Martin's heart. With deft humor and touching drama, Wharton portrays a world of intrigues and infidelities, skewering the manners and mores of Americans abroad.

How Do I Teach...and Keep My Sanity?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Paterson, Kathy, PUBLISHER: Pembroke Publishers, You'll love these time-tested teaching tips for coping with those tricky "real" classroom dilemmas that bog down your teaching day. Presented as lists of time-saving suggestions, common-sense ideas, and solutions to perennial problems, this book is a comprehensive guide to smooth-running classrooms. It provides a variety of learning games, fun activities, creative prompts, and tips to help you cope with marking demands, classroom organization issues, standardized testing, and more. Easy to use, the book includes ready-to-copy tip sheets to share with students on topics such as organizing notes, doing homework, getting teacher help, dealing with bullies, taking tests, and studying. Reproducible pages to involve parents in the classroom range from tutoring tips to a parent interest questionnaire.

Attack of the Fluffy Bunnies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beaty, Andrea / Santat, Dan, PUBLISHER: ABRAMS, When Joules and Kevin Rockman's parents drop them off at Camp Whatsitooya on their way to an International Spamathon, the twins expect a summer of marshmallows, campfires, and canoe trips. What they do not expect is to defend the earth from an invasion of sugar-addicted, murderous, seven-foot-tall rabbits from another galaxy. Happily, the Rockman twins, veteran watchers of the "Late, Late, Late Creepy Show for Insomniacs," are unusually well-prepared for dealing with monstrous beings from outer space. If only their fellow campers were so lucky. Andrea Beaty, author of several very funny picture books and a mysterious novel, here reaches new heights of hilarity and verbal dexterity in a novel sure to become a camp--"ba-dum-dum"--classic.

Whistling Wings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goering, Laura / Jacques, Laura, PUBLISHER: Sylvan Dell Publishing, Marcel, a young tundra swan, is tired from the first half of a winter migration. One thousand miles is a long way to fly too long for Marcel, so he hides in the rushes to stay behind while his parents and the flock continue south. But with the lake nearly frozen over, he soon realizes that he is not cut out for life on ice. Other animals offer advice about how to survive the winter, but their ways of living aren't right for the swan. Hungry and scared, he falls asleep only to be awakened by a big surprise All Sylvan Dell titles feature free educational resources online, including the For Creative Minds sections and additional Teaching Activities. Moonbeam Bronze Award, Picture Book 4-8 Years

The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnett, Kristine, PUBLISHER: Random House Canada, The extraordinary memoir of a mother's love, commitment and nurturing, which allowed her son, originally diagnosed with severe autism, to flourish into a universally recognized genius--and how any parent can help their child find their spark. Today, at 13, Jacob is a paid researcher in quantum physics, working on extending Einstein's theory of relativity. Diagnosed at 1 with severe autism, at 3 he was assigned to life-skills classes and his parents were told to adjust their expectations. The goal: tying his own shoes at 16. Kristine's belief in the power of hope and the dazzling possibilities that can occur when we keep our minds open and learn to fuel a child's true potential changed everything.

The Thomas Family of St. Albans, West Virginia: A Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomas, Bob, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, The history of the Thomas family mirrors the history, struggles, and successes of America. Starting in the s, my ancestors came from Europe and helped settle and build the country, fought in the battles that defined the nation, lost their jobs in the Great Depression, and then enjoyed the prosperity of 20th century America. Along the way was a soldier who fought with George Washington in Braddock's Expedition, a veteran of Bunker Hill who may have heard the famed command "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes," a father and son who served on opposing sides during the Civil War, and the engineer who kept the Washington Monument running in it's early days. This book, a family history of my parents and their ancestors, tells their stories and presents the lineage of my family.

Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Lucy Jane / Fuller, Doris A. / Miller, Ph. D., PUBLISHER: Perigee Books, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition affecting at least one in twenty children who experience sensations in taste, touch, sound, sight, smell, movement, and body awareness in a vastly different manner from how other children their ages do. What may be typical activities for most kids are a daily struggle that may result in social, emotional, or academic problems. Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, the best-known SPD researcher in the world, brings together a lifetime of study to teach parents and others the signs and symptoms of SPD and its four major subtypes; ways the disorder is diagnosed and treated; sensory strategies for living with the condition; and methods to help SPD kids thrive. Acquista Ora

The Speckled People

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hamilton, Hugo, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, "We wear Aran Sweaters and Lederhosen. We are forbidden from speaking English. We are trapped in a language war. We are the Speckled People." In one of the most original memoirs to emerge in years, Hugo Hamilton tells the haunting story of his German-Irish childhood in s Dublin. His Gaelic-speaking, Irish nationalist father rules the home with tyranny, while his German-speaking mother rescues her children with cakes and stories of her own struggle against Nazi Germany. Out on the streets of Dublin is another country, where they are taunted as Nazis and subjected to a mock Nuremberg trial. Through the eyes of a child, this rare and shockingly honest book gradually makes sense of family, language, and identity, unlocking at last the secrets that his parents kept in the wardrobe.

The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Boyne, John, PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Publishers UK, Barnaby Brocket is an ordinary 8-year-old boy in most ways, but he was born different in one important way: he floats. Unlike everyone else, Barnaby does not obey the law of gravity. His parents, who have a horror of being noticed, want desperately for Barnaby to be normal, but he can't help who he is. And when the unthinkable happens, Barnaby finds himself on a journey that takes him all over the world. From Brazil to New York, Canada to Ireland, and even to space, the floating boy meets all sorts of different people--and discovers who he really is along the way. This whimsical novel will delight middle graders, and make readers of all ages question the meaning of normal.

Empire State Railway Museum's Tourist Trains: 41st Annual

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: The Empire State Railway Museum, PUBLISHER: Kalmbach Publishing Company, Tourist railroads may be the best-kept vacation secret around But now it's time to get aboard, with Tourist Trains , the forty-first annual authoritative guide to more than 550 historic railroads, train museums, and railroad attractions across North America. Every destination is featured with a photo and full description so families can plan their trips, Kids, parents, grandparents--everybody loves trains, and this is the complete guide to seeing them, riding them, and enjoying them. All aboard The Empire State Railway Museum, established in , is dedicated to bringing historic railroads to life, along with the people and towns they served. Its home, the former Ulster and Delaware Station in Phoenicia, New York, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Children of Lovers: A Memoir of William Golding by His

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Golding, Judy, PUBLISHER: Faber & Faber, 'The Children of Lovers are Orphans.' ProverbBestselling novelist, author of Lord of the Flies, William Golding was a famously acute observer of children. What was it like to be his daughter?In this frank and engaging family memoir, Judy Golding recalls growing up with a brilliant, loving, sometimes difficult parent. The years of her childhood and adolescence saw her father change from an impecunious schoolteacher to a famous novelist. Once adult, she came to understand some of the internal conflicts which led to his writing.The Golding family life, both ordinary and extraordinary, always kept its characteristic warmth, humour, complexity, anger and love, danger and insecurity. This is a book about family and parents, about lovers and their children, and about our impact on one another - for good or ill.

Three Bites of the Cherry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blair, Emma, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Book Group, When Georgie Mair's husband John dies, her close-knit family help her through that terrible time. Her parents are her bedrocks and, despite their own problems, her siblings help too: sister Lena, who nurses romantic ambitions; brother Tom, for whom religion proves a barrier to romance in s Glasgow; and devout older sister Mary. Love returns to Georgie's world when Charlie Gunn saves her life. Their relationship blossoms into marriage - but she soon separates from him, shocking the staid community. Then, in the new era of a new Labour government, Georgie meets Bill Bailey, who is everything Charlie was not. But will she find the same bliss she had found with John? Or will this third bite at the cherry be something completely different?

The Abduction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Korman, Gordon, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Gordon Korman offers another edge-of-your-seat action/adventure in a return to the trilogy format that sold more than 1 million copies of Island, Everest, and Dive. It's every brother's worst fear: As Aiden and his sister Meg are walking home from school one day, a van pulls over and Meg is kidnapped. There's no way for Aiden to stop it from happening. He's the only witness to his sister's disappearance. Why has Meg been kidnapped? Is it for ransom? As a vendetta against Meg and Aiden's parents? Or is there an even bigger conspiracy at work? While Meg fends off her kidnappers and plans an escape, Aiden must team up with the FBI to try to find her--tracking down clues only a brother could recognize.

Sinful Inheritance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitchell-Williams, Candis, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, The opening moments of this page turner will quickly draw you into the life of a beautiful young woman, her parents, the man in her life, and a deranged killer a a killer with a mysterious connection to the tortured young woman and her family. As Jennifer struggles to hold on to her sanity and face her motheras alcoholism and impending death, her fatheras depression, and a failing family business as best she can, her worst nightmares come to life as secrets and lies threaten to tear her away from the man that she loves and place her, and all those close to her, directly into the path of a cold-blooded killer. Who is the mysteriously evil aSin Killera and what is his connection to Jennifer and her family? Will Jennifer and Nathanas love survive or will dangerous secrets from a distant past drive them apart forever?

Creating Caring Communities with Books Kids Love

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chicola, Nancy A. / English, Eleanor B., PUBLISHER: Fulcrum Group, What does it mean to care? Caring is a thoughtful, empathetic concern for the world around us. It is a pebble that, when thrown into a pond, spreads influential rings to the family, school, community, and beyond. In Creating Caring Communities with Books Kids Love, teachers and parents are shown how to build a caring community in the classroom and at home in order to help combat apathy and violence in our world today. Specifically targeted for grades K through 6, and incorporating a wide range of fiction and nonfiction selections, as well as offering a rich foundation of expository and expressive activities, Creating Caring Communities provides teachers with tools for promoting caring attitudes, behaviors, and values among young learners in their personal, family, school, neighborhood, nation, and world environments.

Superman on the Couch: What Superheroes Really Tell Us about

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fingeroth, Danny / Lee, Stan, PUBLISHER: Continuum, Why are so many of the superhero myths tied up with loss, often violent, of parents or parental figures?- What is the significance of the dual identity?- What makes some superhuman figures "good" and others "evil"?- Why are so many of the prime superheroes white and male?- How has the superhero evolved over the course of the 20th and early 21st centuries?- How might the myths be changing?- Why is it that the key superhero archetypes--Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, the X-Men--touch primal needs and experiences in everyone?- Why has the superhero moved beyond the pages of comics into other media? All these topics, and more, are covered in this lively and original exploration of the reasons why the superhero--in comic books, films, and TV--is such a potent myth for our times and culture.

The Light Keeper: An Epps Kids Mystery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burnell, Pamela H., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Schoolas out and summer vacation has begun. Kids everywhere are all smiles but the Epps kids are not smiling. Kenny and his siblings are still struggling with the divorce of their parents and the intrusion of their new stepfather in their lives. While visiting a local art museum, Kenny is drawn to a painting of a lighthouse. Suddenly, without warning, he is transported back in time to the Outer Banks of North Carolina during the s. There he is befriended by Debbie Harris. She takes him on a tour and introduces him to her special friends. Together they help save a manas life. The stranger dressed in white is there, as he always is on these adventures. In the blink of an eye, Kenny is back at the museum and no one seems to have missed him.

Mama and Margaret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burrus, A. Embry, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Heartwarming, honest and downright funny, Mama and Margaret is a story of courage, hope and unconditional love. Meet Margaret, a remarkable woman with Down syndrome who is smart, witty and an inspiration to anyone who meets her, and Augusta, her eighty-five-year-old, no-nonsense mother who has been her guardian, confidante and lifelong advocate. Experience the tense moments after Margaret's birth, the challenges she faced as a child, and her inspirational life as an adult, including a jam-packed social calendar, colorful friends and numerous accomplishments. Get to know Mama, in all of her exquisite southernness, whose emotional, quirky and sometimes hilarious relationship with Margaret provides an underlying current throughout each chapter. Mama and Margaret is not just for parents, friends or family members of someone with Down syndrome-it's for anyone who appreciates all the goodness life has to offer.

100 Ways to Enhance Self-Concept in the Classroom

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Canfield, Jack / Caufield, Jack / Wells, Harold Clive, PUBLISHER: Allyn & Bacon, This is the second edition of a tremendous bestseller ÿ 2D 30 printings in sixteen years. There is approximately one-third new material and activities with many new quotes and cartoons. The activities and examples show teachers how to build a validating, searching, positive, and success-oriented community in any classroom. Over 100 fun exercises to enhance student's self-concept and self-esteem are presented. Each of the eight sections contains an introductory explanation of the theoretical base and need for the activities, as well as specific suggestions for when, where and how to use them. Activities are balanced between verbal and non-verbal, individual and group, art activities, writing exercises, and body movement. Elementary and middle school teachers and administrators and parents. A Longwood Professional Book. Also available in casebound, ISBN: p.

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