Atoms and Molecules Experiments Using Ice, Salt, Marbles, and More
By Gardner, Robert
Waited until the last minute to get started? No problem! Each experiment in ATOMS AND MOLECULES EXPERIMENTS USING ICE, SALT, MARBLES, AND MORE follows the scientific method, and can be completed in an hour or less. Model a chemical reaction, discover how small a molecule is, and find out what happens when atoms jump from one molecule to another. Most experiments also include ideas for science fair projects in case you have extra time.
Enslow Pub Inc
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9780766039612
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Print book
Sound in the Real World
By Milios, Rita
Science is everywhere! Science in the Real World uses real-world examples to bring scientific concepts to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things. Theyll learn about electricity, energy, force, motion, light, magnets, the scientific method, sound, and states of matter. Compelling, full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance each book. The books include prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. These well-researched titles have credentialed content consultants. And, they are aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Core Library
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9781617837449
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Paperback
Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life
By Patterson, James
Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: With his best friend Leonardo the Silent awarding him points, Rafe tries to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class-5,000 points! Running in the hallway-10,000 points! Pulling the fire alarm-50,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding.Blockbuster author James Patterson delivers a genuinely hilarious-and surprisingly poignant-story of a wildly imaginative, one-of-kind kid that you won't soon forget.
Publisher: n/a
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9780316101875
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Hardcover
The turn of the tide
By Parry, Rosanne
From acclaimed author Rosanne Parry comes an exciting and tender friendship story about two cousins looking for their destiny. On a beautiful day in June, the ground broke open. In Japan, you're always prepared for an earthquake. That's why Kai knows just what to do when the first rumbles shake the earth. But he does the exact opposite of what you're supposed to do: He runs. And then the tsunami hits. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Pacific, Kai's cousin Jet sets sail off the coast of Astoria, Oregon. She knows she should have checked the tide - she always checks the tide. Except this time she didn't. When the biggest mistakes of their lives bring them together, Jet and Kai spend the summer regretting that one moment when they made the wrong decision. But there's something about friendship that heals all wounds, and together, Jet and Kai find the one thing they never thought they'd have again - hope.
Random House,
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9780375869723
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Hardcover
Elizabeth Cady Stanton in her own words
By Shea, Nicole
Explores the life of the womens suffrage activist, including her childhood, her work as an abolitionist, and her friendship and work relationship with Susan B. Anthony.
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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9781482414783
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August 16
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur and the Stink Spectacular
By Sharpe, Luke
Billy Sure, twelve-year-old inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., adds espionage to his resume in the second book of a hilarious middle grade series!Billy Sure is many things: CEO of Sure Things, Inc., a sleepwalking seventh-grader, and now he's adding spy to the list! When Billy finds out he's been exchanging emails with a corporate spy from a rival company, he's not happy. So he enlists the help of his mother and his best friend and CFO, Manny, to set a trap to catch the shady email impostor before he can reveal Sure Things, Inc.'s valuable secrets! Meanwhile, Billy and Manny are arguing about Billy's newest invention - the Stink Spectacular. Billy thinks the Stink Spectacular is the next All Ball, but Manny's not convinced. Can Billy save his company from sabotage, come up with his next big invention, and survive his dad's terrible cooking?.
Simon Spotlight
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9781481439510
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Hardcover
A Bone to Pick
By Maple, Daphne
What's better than being best friends? Being best friends who volunteer together at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter! With a focus on friendship, family, and cute canines, Roxbury Park Dog Club is perfect for tween readers who snap up books from series like Cupcake Diaries and Candy Apple, or for anyone who loves dogs.In this sixth book, the Dog Club is busier than ever - and headed right for its first big fight! Sasha doesn't think it's fair that she's stuck answering calls and emails while Kim, Taylor, and Bri don't have to worry about the business side of the Club. But when she tries to speak up, the other girls don't get it. Now they're mad at Sasha ... and it feels like the Dog Club is about to fall apart!
Harpercollins Childrens B
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9780062371027
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Print book
Andrew Jackson
By Yomtov, Nel
President and war hero. Slave owner and Indian killer. Andrew Jackson has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real Andrew Jackson? Explore Jacksons life leading up to the Trail of Tears. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or a villain.
Capstone Press
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9781476502458
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Paperback
Turtle Boy
By Wolkenstein, M. Evan
This middle-grade debut, which will surely appeal to fans of Wonder, explores self-image, friendship, and grief while highlighting the importance of taking chances. It will make you laugh and cry, and you will be eager to share it with someone you love. Seventh grade is not going well for Will Levine. Kids at school bully him because of his funny-looking chin. His science teacher, Ms. Kuper, finds out about the turtles he spent his summer collecting from the marsh behind school and orders him to release them back into the wild. And for his Bar Mitzvah community service project, he has to go to the hospital to visit RJ, an older boy struggling with an incurable disease. Unfortunately, Will hates hospitals.At first, the boys don't get along, but then RJ shares his bucket list with Will.
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
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9780593121573
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Hardcover
Rebound
By Alexander, Kwame
"From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, a dynamic novel in verse and companion to his Newbery Award-winner, The Crossover, illustrated with striking graphic novel panels. Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. In this prequel to Newbery Medal winner The Crossover, Chuck Bell takes center stage, as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to. A novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers have come to expect from Kwame Alexander, Rebound will go back in time to visit the childhood of Chuck ""Da Man"" Bell during one pivotal summer when young Charlie is sent to stay with his grandparents where he discovers basketball and learns more about his family's past.
Atoms and Molecules Experiments Using Ice, Salt, Marbles, and More
By Gardner, Robert
Waited until the last minute to get started? No problem! Each experiment in ATOMS AND MOLECULES EXPERIMENTS USING ICE, SALT, MARBLES, AND MORE follows the scientific method, and can be completed in an hour or less. Model a chemical reaction, discover how small a molecule is, and find out what happens when atoms jump from one molecule to another. Most experiments also include ideas for science fair projects in case you have extra time.
Sound in the Real World
By Milios, Rita
Science is everywhere! Science in the Real World uses real-world examples to bring scientific concepts to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things. Theyll learn about electricity, energy, force, motion, light, magnets, the scientific method, sound, and states of matter. Compelling, full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance each book. The books include prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills promoted by the Common Core standards. These well-researched titles have credentialed content consultants. And, they are aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life
By Patterson, James
Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: With his best friend Leonardo the Silent awarding him points, Rafe tries to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class-5,000 points! Running in the hallway-10,000 points! Pulling the fire alarm-50,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding.Blockbuster author James Patterson delivers a genuinely hilarious-and surprisingly poignant-story of a wildly imaginative, one-of-kind kid that you won't soon forget.
The turn of the tide
By Parry, Rosanne
From acclaimed author Rosanne Parry comes an exciting and tender friendship story about two cousins looking for their destiny. On a beautiful day in June, the ground broke open. In Japan, you're always prepared for an earthquake. That's why Kai knows just what to do when the first rumbles shake the earth. But he does the exact opposite of what you're supposed to do: He runs. And then the tsunami hits. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Pacific, Kai's cousin Jet sets sail off the coast of Astoria, Oregon. She knows she should have checked the tide - she always checks the tide. Except this time she didn't. When the biggest mistakes of their lives bring them together, Jet and Kai spend the summer regretting that one moment when they made the wrong decision. But there's something about friendship that heals all wounds, and together, Jet and Kai find the one thing they never thought they'd have again - hope.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton in her own words
By Shea, Nicole
Explores the life of the womens suffrage activist, including her childhood, her work as an abolitionist, and her friendship and work relationship with Susan B. Anthony.
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur and the Stink Spectacular
By Sharpe, Luke
Billy Sure, twelve-year-old inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., adds espionage to his resume in the second book of a hilarious middle grade series!Billy Sure is many things: CEO of Sure Things, Inc., a sleepwalking seventh-grader, and now he's adding spy to the list! When Billy finds out he's been exchanging emails with a corporate spy from a rival company, he's not happy. So he enlists the help of his mother and his best friend and CFO, Manny, to set a trap to catch the shady email impostor before he can reveal Sure Things, Inc.'s valuable secrets! Meanwhile, Billy and Manny are arguing about Billy's newest invention - the Stink Spectacular. Billy thinks the Stink Spectacular is the next All Ball, but Manny's not convinced. Can Billy save his company from sabotage, come up with his next big invention, and survive his dad's terrible cooking?.
A Bone to Pick
By Maple, Daphne
What's better than being best friends? Being best friends who volunteer together at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter! With a focus on friendship, family, and cute canines, Roxbury Park Dog Club is perfect for tween readers who snap up books from series like Cupcake Diaries and Candy Apple, or for anyone who loves dogs.In this sixth book, the Dog Club is busier than ever - and headed right for its first big fight! Sasha doesn't think it's fair that she's stuck answering calls and emails while Kim, Taylor, and Bri don't have to worry about the business side of the Club. But when she tries to speak up, the other girls don't get it. Now they're mad at Sasha ... and it feels like the Dog Club is about to fall apart!
Andrew Jackson
By Yomtov, Nel
President and war hero. Slave owner and Indian killer. Andrew Jackson has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real Andrew Jackson? Explore Jacksons life leading up to the Trail of Tears. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or a villain.
Turtle Boy
By Wolkenstein, M. Evan
This middle-grade debut, which will surely appeal to fans of Wonder, explores self-image, friendship, and grief while highlighting the importance of taking chances. It will make you laugh and cry, and you will be eager to share it with someone you love. Seventh grade is not going well for Will Levine. Kids at school bully him because of his funny-looking chin. His science teacher, Ms. Kuper, finds out about the turtles he spent his summer collecting from the marsh behind school and orders him to release them back into the wild. And for his Bar Mitzvah community service project, he has to go to the hospital to visit RJ, an older boy struggling with an incurable disease. Unfortunately, Will hates hospitals.At first, the boys don't get along, but then RJ shares his bucket list with Will.
Rebound
By Alexander, Kwame
"From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, a dynamic novel in verse and companion to his Newbery Award-winner, The Crossover, illustrated with striking graphic novel panels. Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. In this prequel to Newbery Medal winner The Crossover, Chuck Bell takes center stage, as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to. A novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers have come to expect from Kwame Alexander, Rebound will go back in time to visit the childhood of Chuck ""Da Man"" Bell during one pivotal summer when young Charlie is sent to stay with his grandparents where he discovers basketball and learns more about his family's past.