Pulleys are simple machines that have many uses, from lifting an injured boater into a rescue helicopter to drawing a bucket of water from a well! This book explains the science behind this helpful machine.
Windmill Books
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9781615337514
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Library Binding
The Remember Balloons
By Oliveros, Jessica
What's Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's.James's Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle's poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together. But when Grandpa's balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can't catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon - and he doesn't even notice! Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It's up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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9781481489157
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Hardcover
Billions of Bricks
By Cyrus, Kurt
Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks!Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks. A brick may seem like just a simple block, but in groupings of ten, twenty, and more, it can create many impressive structures, from hotels to schools to skyscrapers. Billions of Bricks from Kurt Cyrus is a terrific introduction to counting in quantities for children. A Christy Ottaviano Book
Henry Holt and Company
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9781627792738
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Hardcover
Paddington Plays On
By Bond, Michael
Paddington is having a wonderful time while on vacation with the Browns in a small French town. He loves exploring and meeting new friends. So how exactly does he end up marching through town as a drummer in the local band? Sure he can keep the beat on the drum. But can keep up with the band? Michael Bond's classic character will drum up the interest of beginning readers with his charming antics. Paddington Plays On is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
HarperCollins
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9780062430717
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Hardcover
Birds
By Murray, Julie
Having a bird for a pet is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what birds need, like a safe cage, fresh food and water, and fun toys. This is a Level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Dash!
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9781532125195
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Library Binding
Love Stinks!
By Murray, Diana
Can a skunk find love? Kids will LOVE reading this sweet and funny Comic Reader - combining the trusted learning tools of Step into Reading with the kid favorite comic panels and word balloons - perfect for Valentine's Day and everyday!Frog love.Fly love.Where is my love?Everywhere he goes it seems like all the other animals have someone to love . . . except for Skunk. Even gnats and snails and bats and whales have partners by their sides. Will Skunk find love? Comic readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.
Random House Books for Young Readers
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9780593488454
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Hardcover
Toy Story Storybook Collection
By Group, Disney Book
Everyone's favorite toys are hitting the big screen! But the fun can be taken home and enjoyed over and over again with this brand-new storybook collection, timed to the release of Disney*Pixar's Toy Story 4! Young readers are in for hours of rollicking good fun with this collection featuring gilded pages, over 250 illustrations, and 18 action-packed stories to read. This latest addition to the best-selling storybook collection series will make the perfect gift.
Disney Press
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9781484747193
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Hardcover
Finding Dory
By Novesky, Amy
Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios latest film, Finding Dory, this jacketed picture book features everyone's favorite forgetful fish and is complemented by stunning original artwork.
Disney Press
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9781484725856
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Hardcover
#2
By Reed, Melody
In book 2 of the Major Eights series, Scarlet goes solo and risks alienating her bandmates.After their Battle of the Bands competition, the girls are famous! Everyone knows who they are now--even strangers recognize them! But the attention starts to go to Scarlet's head, and she decides to sign up for the school's talent show as a solo artist. But what about the Major Eights? Should she really leave the band and her friends behind? With each book told from a different girl's perspective, this series is all about girl power, diversity, and marching to the beat of your own drum!
little bee books
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9781499805673
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Paperback
Piece By Piece
By Shaw, Stephanie
Drawing inspiration from the natural world around her, a weaver woman with a magical touch crafts exquisite fabrics. And from the fabric she fashions a wondrous dress, with a bodice that sparkles of starlight and lace like the foam of an ocean wave. The weaver envisions the food and clothing she will be able to buy for her children from the sale of the dress. But when she takes the dress to a local shopkeeper, the weaver is told her work is not saleable. And so she starts over again. Harkening back to the magic and lessons learned from classic fairy tales, this imaginative tale reminds readers of all ages of the importance of pursuing one's dreams and following one's heart.
Simple Experiments with Pulleys
By Oxlade, Chris
Pulleys are simple machines that have many uses, from lifting an injured boater into a rescue helicopter to drawing a bucket of water from a well! This book explains the science behind this helpful machine.
The Remember Balloons
By Oliveros, Jessica
What's Happening to Grandpa meets Up in this tender, sensitive picture book that gently explains the memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's.James's Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle's poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together. But when Grandpa's balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can't catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon - and he doesn't even notice! Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It's up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
Billions of Bricks
By Cyrus, Kurt
Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks!Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks. A brick may seem like just a simple block, but in groupings of ten, twenty, and more, it can create many impressive structures, from hotels to schools to skyscrapers. Billions of Bricks from Kurt Cyrus is a terrific introduction to counting in quantities for children. A Christy Ottaviano Book
Paddington Plays On
By Bond, Michael
Paddington is having a wonderful time while on vacation with the Browns in a small French town. He loves exploring and meeting new friends. So how exactly does he end up marching through town as a drummer in the local band? Sure he can keep the beat on the drum. But can keep up with the band? Michael Bond's classic character will drum up the interest of beginning readers with his charming antics. Paddington Plays On is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Birds
By Murray, Julie
Having a bird for a pet is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what birds need, like a safe cage, fresh food and water, and fun toys. This is a Level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Love Stinks!
By Murray, Diana
Can a skunk find love? Kids will LOVE reading this sweet and funny Comic Reader - combining the trusted learning tools of Step into Reading with the kid favorite comic panels and word balloons - perfect for Valentine's Day and everyday!Frog love.Fly love.Where is my love?Everywhere he goes it seems like all the other animals have someone to love . . . except for Skunk. Even gnats and snails and bats and whales have partners by their sides. Will Skunk find love? Comic readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.
Toy Story Storybook Collection
By Group, Disney Book
Everyone's favorite toys are hitting the big screen! But the fun can be taken home and enjoyed over and over again with this brand-new storybook collection, timed to the release of Disney*Pixar's Toy Story 4! Young readers are in for hours of rollicking good fun with this collection featuring gilded pages, over 250 illustrations, and 18 action-packed stories to read. This latest addition to the best-selling storybook collection series will make the perfect gift.
Finding Dory
By Novesky, Amy
Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios latest film, Finding Dory, this jacketed picture book features everyone's favorite forgetful fish and is complemented by stunning original artwork.
#2
By Reed, Melody
In book 2 of the Major Eights series, Scarlet goes solo and risks alienating her bandmates.After their Battle of the Bands competition, the girls are famous! Everyone knows who they are now--even strangers recognize them! But the attention starts to go to Scarlet's head, and she decides to sign up for the school's talent show as a solo artist. But what about the Major Eights? Should she really leave the band and her friends behind? With each book told from a different girl's perspective, this series is all about girl power, diversity, and marching to the beat of your own drum!
Piece By Piece
By Shaw, Stephanie
Drawing inspiration from the natural world around her, a weaver woman with a magical touch crafts exquisite fabrics. And from the fabric she fashions a wondrous dress, with a bodice that sparkles of starlight and lace like the foam of an ocean wave. The weaver envisions the food and clothing she will be able to buy for her children from the sale of the dress. But when she takes the dress to a local shopkeeper, the weaver is told her work is not saleable. And so she starts over again. Harkening back to the magic and lessons learned from classic fairy tales, this imaginative tale reminds readers of all ages of the importance of pursuing one's dreams and following one's heart.