Discover some of the world's most amazing rocks and gems in this detailed reference book with stunning photos, interesting facts, and more! Learn all about how various rocks and gems are formed and their uses, then use the six rock and gem samples to get your own collection started! Features a slide-out collector's tray and a helpful rock identification poster. From sparkling gemstones to molten lava, this introduction to the world of rocks and gems is a must-have for any future geologist."--
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help out at the nursery. One of the zoo’s tigers is expected to give birth any day. But they’ll get to help care for the babies only if the tiger mom cannot.
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah are Junior Researchers. The friends are watching the capuchin monkey group. The keeper is worried about one of the monkeys, Milo, who’s been gaining weight. Can the kids figure it out by closely observing his behavior?
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help prepare a new exhibit. Katy and Micah have to figure out what animal will live there, based on the habitat’s features. But they only get one try! Can Katy and Micah guess what animal will be arriving at its new habitat?
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help prepare a new exhibit. Katy and Micah have to figure out what animal will live there, based on the habitat's features. But they only get one try! Can Katy and Micah guess what animal will be arriving at its new habitat?
An insider’s look at the surprisingly successful, perennially popular classic 1960s sitcom set in a prisoner-of-war camp in World War II Germany. If your fondest TV memories involve the POWs of Stalag 13 cleverly outwitting their captors, Schultz stammering “I know nothing!” and Hochstetter threatening to send everyone to the Russian front, then this is the book for you. This fun and informative book takes you behind the scenes of the classic 1960s sitcom to reveal: the story behind the creation, production, and eventual cancellation of the series the controversy surrounding the show’s unlikely premise interviews with many of the show’s stars and crew biographies of the stars and supporting actors a detailed guide to each of the 168 episodes a guide to collecting Hogan’s memorabilia and more . . . Hogan’s Heroes is more popular now than ever before, especially in Germany, where it has become a surprising cult hit. In this book, most of the show’s stars and behind-the-scenes personnel share their memories and reflect on the series’ enduring popularity.
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help the bongo keeper. The kids learn this antelope is almost extinct in the wild. Can Katy and Micah find a way to raise awareness about the endangered bongo?
Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Major, First Dog, Level 2 is the heartwarming true story of how one lucky German Shepherd puppy went from living in an animal shelter to living in the White House. Meet Major! He’s the very first dog whose “wags to riches” true story has him going from an animal shelter to living in the White House. Told from Major’s perspective, Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Major, First Dog, Level 2 details how this young, energetic German Shepherd found his forever family, including older “brother” Champ—and tons of toys and treats. Children will discover what it’s like to be an adopted dog, as well as a “first dog,” and they’ll learn about other presidential pets. This Level 2 reader features sweet, humorous full-color illustrations and was developed using guidelines created by esteemed childhood literacy expert Dr. Adria Klein. The included glossary will help children develop their literacy skills, and Major's story will encourage an interest in animals. This edition includes sturdy library binding.
Join the members of Project PAW (Pets at Work) in another paw-some adventure! The members of Project PAW (Pets At Work), Meg, Amanda, Blanca, and Drew are busy spreading the word about the amazing abilities of working animals! After Meg and her seizure-response dog, Chance, deliver a presentation at the local library, the group learns that kids who have difficulty reading show more confidence when reading to a pet. Project PAW is determined to find a shelter dog that could become a reading companion for the library, but what if their best pick for pet isn’t the furry friend they imagined? Find out in this illustrated chapter book fit for pet lovers!
On the last day of school, Maribel attempts to ask her crush, Evan, out on a date to the bonfire party that night. After multiple failed attempts—including an embarrassing moment caused by a prank—Evan ends up with someone else at the bonfire. That night, Maribel gets a mysterious text from an unknown number offering her a do-over. She accepts and gets to relive the day, this time successfully asking Evan out. But will her date turn out the way she hopes?
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help prepare a new exhibit. Katy and Micah have to figure out what animal will live there, based on the habitat’s features. But they only get one try! Can Katy and Micah guess what animal will be arriving at its new habitat?
Dive into a paw-some adventure about dogs on the job in the first installment of the Pets At Work (PAW) series! Meg Harper has moved more times than she can count, and this year is no different. She’s tired of being the new kid, and because of her epilepsy, she’s tired of being the sick kid. When a scruffy dog is abandoned at her uncle’s pet grooming salon, Meg and her cousin, Amanda, vow to work with their local shelter to find the collie a good home, giving him a second chance. But when “Chance” comes to Meg’s rescue when she experiences a seizure, Meg wonders if he could become an assistance dog—a Pet At Work—the question is...for whom? Find out who saves who in this illustrated chapter book about amazing animals!
Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Machli, Queen of the Tigers, Level 2, is the exciting true story of a female Bengal tiger who fought to keep control of her territory and to raise her cubs in safety. Meet Machli! This regal Bengal tiger tells her own life story of ruling the largest tiger territory in Ranthambore National Park in India. Full of stunning photos of Machli and packed with fascinating facts about tigers, Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Machli, Queen of the Tigers, Level 2, will help develop children’s reading skills and encourage their interest in the natural world. Includes a glossary.
Discover some of the world's most amazing rocks and gems in this detailed reference book with stunning photos, interesting facts, and more! Learn all about how various rocks and gems are formed and their uses, then use the six rock and gem samples to get your own collection started! Features a slide-out collector's tray and a helpful rock identification poster. From sparkling gemstones to molten lava, this introduction to the world of rocks and gems is a must-have for any future geologist."--
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help the bongo keeper. The kids learn this antelope is almost extinct in the wild. Can Katy and Micah find a way to raise awareness about the endangered bongo?
Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Fungie the Dolphin Level 2 tells the remarkable true story of a beloved dolphin that lived in an Irish harbor for decades! Dolphins usually live and interact with other dolphins, but one dolphin—affectionately named Fungie by locals—lived by himself in a harbor in the town of Dingle, Ireland, for more than 30 years. Fungie’s life story is told from his point of view in Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Fungie the Dolphin, a Level 2 reader full of photographs and including a glossary. Dolphin-loving kids will eagerly plunge into this unique story that will also help them build their literacy skills.
Tractors can get the job done. They help farmers every step of the way, from fertilizing fields to removing weeds to harvesting crops. This encyclopedia gives readers a look at tractors, from the first steam-powered plows to today's self-driving, high-tech tractors. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Donna Reed has been called everyone's favorite mother and her recognition as such has stood the test of time. But before she became known as the ultimate mom for her role on The Donna Reed Show, Miss Reed was already a veteran film actress with almost forty films to her credit. Among these are her performances in It's a Wonderful Life and From Here to Eternity. Her role in the latter garnered her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. This book is a comprehensive reference to the life and work of Donna Reed for use by researchers as well as fans. Performing arts researcher Brenda Scott Royce has compiled a self-contained reference work to Donna Reed's career and life. A brief biography begins the book, followed by detailed examinations of Miss Reed's work in motion pictures, television, and radio. Also listed are media reviews of her work, a listing of awards and nominations, and a chronology of major events in her life. An annotated bibliography follows these sections, and it lists all articles and other items about Donna Reed that appeared in major magazines, fan magazines, books, and newspapers. The entries in each section are cross-referenced for easy referral by the reader. This bio-bibliography will be an important addition to libraries with a performing arts collection, students of media arts, and Donna Reed fans.
Nothing's going to stop Holly Heckerling's rise to comic stardom, not a pickpocketing monkey, needy friends, nor a meddling aunt who can't understand why Holly's never had a long-term relationship. If there's one thing that's really unpredictable, it's love.
When Holly Heckerling heads to Hollywood to work as an animal trainer on a big-budget movie, she finds herself fantasizing about leaving New York behind for good. But she's reluctant to say goodbye to her boyfriend, Tom, or Tallullah, the monkey who stole her heart during a pet-sitting assignment. Plus, even though she's in her element wrangling monkeys, ducks, and snakes, she isn't sure how to handle the A-list actor who's following her around like a lovesick puppy. Soon she realizes her real decision isn't where to live, but to whom she should give her heart.
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help out at the nursery. One of the zoo’s tigers is expected to give birth any day. But they’ll get to help care for the babies only if the tiger mom cannot.
This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah are Junior Researchers. The friends are watching the capuchin monkey group. The keeper is worried about one of the monkeys, Milo, who’s been gaining weight. Can the kids figure it out by closely observing his behavior?
Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Major, First Dog, Level 2 is the heartwarming true story of how one lucky German Shepherd puppy went from living in an animal shelter to living in the White House. Meet Major! He’s the very first dog whose “wags to riches” true story has him going from an animal shelter to living in the White House. Told from Major’s perspective, Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Major, First Dog, Level 2 details how this young, energetic German Shepherd found his forever family, including older “brother” Champ—and tons of toys and treats. Children will discover what it’s like to be an adopted dog, as well as a “first dog,” and they’ll learn about other presidential pets. This Level 2 reader features sweet, humorous full-color illustrations and was developed using guidelines created by esteemed childhood literacy expert, Dr. Adria Klein. The included glossary will help children develop their literacy skills, and Major's story will encourage an interest in animals.
Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Fungie the Dolphin Level 2 tells the remarkable true story of a beloved dolphin that lived in an Irish harbor for decades! Dolphins usually live and interact with other dolphins, but one dolphin—affectionately named Fungie by locals—lived by himself in a harbor in the town of Dingle, Ireland, for more than 30 years. Fungie’s life story is told from his point of view in Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Fungie the Dolphin, a Level 2 reader full of photographs and including a glossary. Dolphin-loving kids will eagerly plunge into this unique story that will also help them build their literacy skills.
Dive into a paw-some adventure about dogs on the job in the first installment of the Pets At Work (PAW) series! Meg Harper has moved more times than she can count, and this year is no different. She’s tired of being the new kid, and because of her epilepsy, she’s tired of being the sick kid. When a scruffy dog is abandoned at her uncle’s pet grooming salon, Meg and her cousin, Amanda, vow to work with their local shelter to find the collie a good home, giving him a second chance. But when “Chance” comes to Meg’s rescue when she experiences a seizure, Meg wonders if he could become an assistance dog—a Pet At Work—the question is...for whom? Find out who saves who in this illustrated chapter book about amazing animals!
Nothing's going to stop Holly Heckerling's rise to comic stardom, not a pickpocketing monkey, needy friends, nor a meddling aunt who can't understand why Holly's never had a long-term relationship. If there's one thing that's really unpredictable, it's love.
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