Katrina, Nina, Mitch, and Camille these deadly hurricanes earned their names through monstrous devastation. This versatile volume gives readers a comprehensive understanding of the science behind hurricanes, how we categorize their high-speed winds, and how we measure the scale of their destruction. Photographs of the ten most catastrophic hurricanes since the 19th century will amaze readers while simultaneously demonstrating connections between STEM, geography, and history curricula. An informative map shows where these catastrophic hurricanes occurred, and critical thinking questions allow readers to assess their understanding of the topic.
PowerKids Press
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9781499430776
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Soccer
By Small, Cathleen
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, but the best soccer players aren't just those who are physically strong. This book delves into the mental training behind the physical training. Readers learn about the importance of team building and motivation, the strategies that are used in different positions on the soccer team, and the history of soccer. The book even spotlights top soccer players and their secrets to success on the field. This book is sure to inspire soccer fans, players, and non-players alike.
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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9781538225462
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Library Binding
Wayside School is Falling Down
By Sachar, Louis
The extraordinary thirty-story school and its zany inhabitants are back in the long-awaited sequel to the classic SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, one of the most popular Camelot books ever.The extraordinary thirty-story school and its zany inhabitants are back in the long-awaited sequel to the classic SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, one of the most popular Camelot books ever. "Rib-tickling...sure-to-please..."-Kirkus
HarperCollins
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9780380731503
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Paperback
Cuba
By Kent, Deborah
In each title of this enchanting series, readers are transported to distant lands with the fascinating text and attention-grabbing photos. Each country's culture, history, and geography are explored in detail, allowing readers a chance to see how people live in faraway nations.
C. Press/F. Watts Trade
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9780531216941
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Print book
The Thieving Collectors of Fine Children's Books
By Perry, Adam
Oliver Nelson has a terrible secret-he's a thief.But he only steals books from the Garden Grove Library that are old, musty, brittle, or incomplete, like his favorite book, The Timekeeper's Children. No one reads anymore, and surely no one will miss them, right? Wrong.The Pribbles are famous inventors of the most popular toy in the world, alternate-reality goggles. They are also book collectors who are searching for The Timekeeper's Children, so the Pribbles hatch a plan. They invite Oliver, the last person to have checked it out, to their mansion and use special software from their goggles to steal the last remaining copy of the book--from inside Oliver's mind.Now, Oliver is thrust into the middle of the story and must help the main characters steal pieces scattered around the fictional world of Dulum to build a magical clock that can turn back time before the evil sorcerer Sigil takes over.
Yellow Jacket
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9781499811247
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Hardcover
Astrid and Apollo and the Puppy Surprise
By Bidania, V.t.
The twins' birthday is coming! Astrid and Apollo each have a special, surprise gift planned for the other. Astrid thinks she has guessed what Apollo is giving her, but as she puts more clues together, she realizes she's in the middle of a birthday mystery! Join in the fun as the twins try to pull off the ultimate birthday surprises for the best birthday ever! Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.
‎Picture Window Books
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9781515882084
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Hardcover
How to Parent Teenage Boys in the Age of Anxiety
By Duffy, John
Parenting Teen Boys with Love and Confidence"John is the real deal ... He knows what kids are dealing with, what their struggles are, where their strengths lie, what they know, and what they need." - Giuliana and Bill Rancic, on Parenting the New Teen in the Age of AnxietyDr. John Duffy, clinical psychologist and parenting expert, has brought together 12 practical steps for parenting teen boys and helping them grow into happy, successful, capable adults.Build a stronger relationship with your son. Recent decades have shown that boys are simply not thriving the way they should be. In How to Parent Teenage Boys in the Age of Anxiety, Dr. John Duffy has developed 12 practical parenting steps to improve your understanding of your teenager, equip him with life skills that will improve his present and his future, and bring your family together.
Mango
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9781684813681
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Hardcover
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra
By Zegarelli, Mark
1001 Basic Math & Pre- Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies Practice makes perfect - and helps deepen your understanding of basic math and pre-algebra by solving problems1001 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies, with free access to online practice problems, takes you beyond the instruction and guidance offered in Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, giving you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems from the major topics in your math course. You begin with some basic arithmetic practice, move on to fractions, decimals, and percents, tackle story problems, and finish up with basic algebra. Every practice question includes not only a solution but a step-by-step explanation. From the book, go online and find:One year free subscription to all 1001 practice problemsOn-the-go access any way you want it - from your computer, smart phone, or tabletMultiple choice questions on all you math course topics Personalized reports that track your progress and help show you where you need to study the most Customized practice sets for self-directed study Practice problems categorized as easy, medium, or hardThe practice problems in 1001 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies give you a chance to practice and reinforce the skills you learn in class and help you refine your understanding of basic math & pre-algebra.
For Dummies
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9781119883500
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Hardcover
Hockey
By Small, Cathleen
Hockey is a fast-paced game that requires a lot of stamina and agility from its players. How are hockey players able to keep up, and for such long periods of time? This book teaches readers about the rules and history of hockey, the mental preparation behind the great athletic effort, and the strategies utilized by both offensive and defensive players. Featuring spotlights on some of the best hockey players in the NHL, readers hear from their hockey idols that the sport is about both brains and brawn.
Gareth Stevens Pub
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9781538225486
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Library Binding
Dragon Ops
By Mancusi, Mari
One wrong move, and it's game over.Welcome to DRAGON OPS, the world's first augmented-reality video-game theme park. Set on a once-deserted island, our three beta players-classic gamer geek Ian; his adventure-seeking sister, Lily; and their too-cool-for-gaming cousin, Derek-have been lucky enough to score an invite to play before the fully immersive experience opens to the public.But once inside, they find themselves trapped in a game taken over by a rogue AI dragon called Atreus, and suddenly the stakes go beyond the virtual world. With no cheat codes, guidebooks, save points, or do-overs, they'll need all their cunning and video-game hacks to beat the game? and survive in real life.Action-packed and unputdownable, Dragon Ops will thrill gamers and reluctant readers alike with high-tech adventure and electrifying twists and turns.
Top 10 worst hurricanes
By Spilsbury, Louise
Katrina, Nina, Mitch, and Camille these deadly hurricanes earned their names through monstrous devastation. This versatile volume gives readers a comprehensive understanding of the science behind hurricanes, how we categorize their high-speed winds, and how we measure the scale of their destruction. Photographs of the ten most catastrophic hurricanes since the 19th century will amaze readers while simultaneously demonstrating connections between STEM, geography, and history curricula. An informative map shows where these catastrophic hurricanes occurred, and critical thinking questions allow readers to assess their understanding of the topic.
Soccer
By Small, Cathleen
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, but the best soccer players aren't just those who are physically strong. This book delves into the mental training behind the physical training. Readers learn about the importance of team building and motivation, the strategies that are used in different positions on the soccer team, and the history of soccer. The book even spotlights top soccer players and their secrets to success on the field. This book is sure to inspire soccer fans, players, and non-players alike.
Wayside School is Falling Down
By Sachar, Louis
The extraordinary thirty-story school and its zany inhabitants are back in the long-awaited sequel to the classic SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, one of the most popular Camelot books ever.The extraordinary thirty-story school and its zany inhabitants are back in the long-awaited sequel to the classic SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, one of the most popular Camelot books ever. "Rib-tickling...sure-to-please..."-Kirkus
Cuba
By Kent, Deborah
In each title of this enchanting series, readers are transported to distant lands with the fascinating text and attention-grabbing photos. Each country's culture, history, and geography are explored in detail, allowing readers a chance to see how people live in faraway nations.
The Thieving Collectors of Fine Children's Books
By Perry, Adam
Oliver Nelson has a terrible secret-he's a thief.But he only steals books from the Garden Grove Library that are old, musty, brittle, or incomplete, like his favorite book, The Timekeeper's Children. No one reads anymore, and surely no one will miss them, right? Wrong.The Pribbles are famous inventors of the most popular toy in the world, alternate-reality goggles. They are also book collectors who are searching for The Timekeeper's Children, so the Pribbles hatch a plan. They invite Oliver, the last person to have checked it out, to their mansion and use special software from their goggles to steal the last remaining copy of the book--from inside Oliver's mind.Now, Oliver is thrust into the middle of the story and must help the main characters steal pieces scattered around the fictional world of Dulum to build a magical clock that can turn back time before the evil sorcerer Sigil takes over.
Astrid and Apollo and the Puppy Surprise
By Bidania, V.t.
The twins' birthday is coming! Astrid and Apollo each have a special, surprise gift planned for the other. Astrid thinks she has guessed what Apollo is giving her, but as she puts more clues together, she realizes she's in the middle of a birthday mystery! Join in the fun as the twins try to pull off the ultimate birthday surprises for the best birthday ever! Readers will love joining the twins on their adventures in this chapter book series about a Hmong American family.
How to Parent Teenage Boys in the Age of Anxiety
By Duffy, John
Parenting Teen Boys with Love and Confidence"John is the real deal ... He knows what kids are dealing with, what their struggles are, where their strengths lie, what they know, and what they need." - Giuliana and Bill Rancic, on Parenting the New Teen in the Age of AnxietyDr. John Duffy, clinical psychologist and parenting expert, has brought together 12 practical steps for parenting teen boys and helping them grow into happy, successful, capable adults.Build a stronger relationship with your son. Recent decades have shown that boys are simply not thriving the way they should be. In How to Parent Teenage Boys in the Age of Anxiety, Dr. John Duffy has developed 12 practical parenting steps to improve your understanding of your teenager, equip him with life skills that will improve his present and his future, and bring your family together.
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra
By Zegarelli, Mark
1001 Basic Math & Pre- Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies Practice makes perfect - and helps deepen your understanding of basic math and pre-algebra by solving problems1001 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies, with free access to online practice problems, takes you beyond the instruction and guidance offered in Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, giving you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems from the major topics in your math course. You begin with some basic arithmetic practice, move on to fractions, decimals, and percents, tackle story problems, and finish up with basic algebra. Every practice question includes not only a solution but a step-by-step explanation. From the book, go online and find:One year free subscription to all 1001 practice problemsOn-the-go access any way you want it - from your computer, smart phone, or tabletMultiple choice questions on all you math course topics Personalized reports that track your progress and help show you where you need to study the most Customized practice sets for self-directed study Practice problems categorized as easy, medium, or hardThe practice problems in 1001 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies give you a chance to practice and reinforce the skills you learn in class and help you refine your understanding of basic math & pre-algebra.
Hockey
By Small, Cathleen
Hockey is a fast-paced game that requires a lot of stamina and agility from its players. How are hockey players able to keep up, and for such long periods of time? This book teaches readers about the rules and history of hockey, the mental preparation behind the great athletic effort, and the strategies utilized by both offensive and defensive players. Featuring spotlights on some of the best hockey players in the NHL, readers hear from their hockey idols that the sport is about both brains and brawn.
Dragon Ops
By Mancusi, Mari
One wrong move, and it's game over.Welcome to DRAGON OPS, the world's first augmented-reality video-game theme park. Set on a once-deserted island, our three beta players-classic gamer geek Ian; his adventure-seeking sister, Lily; and their too-cool-for-gaming cousin, Derek-have been lucky enough to score an invite to play before the fully immersive experience opens to the public.But once inside, they find themselves trapped in a game taken over by a rogue AI dragon called Atreus, and suddenly the stakes go beyond the virtual world. With no cheat codes, guidebooks, save points, or do-overs, they'll need all their cunning and video-game hacks to beat the game? and survive in real life.Action-packed and unputdownable, Dragon Ops will thrill gamers and reluctant readers alike with high-tech adventure and electrifying twists and turns.