Books with author Elizabeth Carroll

Beautifully illustrated with watercolor paintings, this story is written for 5 to 8 year olds. While Auntie is setting traps, to put an end to a suspected mouse in her tidy house, the child, Nicki, has discovered and befriended the mouse, who is nesting in her sock drawer. Auntie lectures about the details required to run a proper household, and Nicki notes that the mouse is demonstrating each of the traits that Auntie describes. Tiny squeaks announce the arrival of five baby mice. Tension builds as Nicki feeds the mouse and protects it from traps while Auntie becomes more determined in her mission. Finally, Nicki must take action to find a creative, permanent solution. The message suggests finding practical, compassionate ways to cohabitate with earth's creatures.

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the easy-access text and compelling diagrams and infographics and then decide for themselves if the Bermuda Triangle mystery is real. Catch readers' attention with these striking hi/lo books about popular paranormal topics. These books are great for lessons in evaluating arguments in a text and analyzing key ideas and details. With infographics, first-person accounts, and more, readers will have the data they need to decide if the stories are strange AND true.

The Spy Girls are hightailing it to Asia to scope out "Luscious" Lucien West, a hypnotically hot guru with a way-devoted following. Lucien and his young American recruits are turning the tiny depressed country of Kinh-Sanh into a land of peace and harmony. But Lucien may have more than world peace on his mind. Like total world domination, for example! Once the Spy Girls got oh-so-close to their tempting target, will they read him his rights...or fall under his spell?

How do your favorite video games work? The coding insides creates backgrounds, plays music, and controls how each character and items move. Readers will love learning about the world of coding through the video game lens in this book for young students. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Sequence infographics take the reader step-by-step through coding in action. Diagrams point out where examples of coding can be found in each topic. Presents STEM in a high-interest and relevant way. Second-person introduction phrases empower the reader to explore coding in theory and in practice.

The tantalizing trio is spying down to Rio! They're shaking their groove things in Brazil's spiciest clubs while dishing the dirt on a major drug-smuggling operation. Only Diva, the hip, young owner of Rio's hottest nightspot, can help the Spy Girls get around in the underground. But she's also the daughter of the man who killed Jo's father! Jo wants justice by any means necessary, even if it destroys the mission -- and Diva's world. When her thirst for revenge turns deadly, will Jo be forced to go solo?

Thanks to Siri and Alexa, weve gotten pretty used to coding in our home. But did you know a company offered automation for lights and appliances as early as the 1970s? Check out the home automation of the past and the smart homes of the future in this fun read. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Sequence infographics take the reader step-by-step through coding in action. Diagrams point out where examples of coding can be found in each topic. Presents STEM in a high-interest and relevant way. Second-person introduction phrases empower the reader to explore coding in theory and in practice.

From pigeon pizza parties in New York City to koala street crossings in Australia, wild animals all over the world show us how they live in cities, interact with humans, and strut their street smarts in this new reader from National Geographic Kids.Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing ways animals have adapted to a more crowded world. Kids will learn about all kinds of unexpected animal sightings and find out how these creatures behave. And they'll learn how to stay safe and keep animals unharmed during urban animal encounters.National Geographic Readers' expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading, have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the easy-access text and compelling diagrams and infographics, and then decide for themselves if ghosts are real. Catch readers' attention with these striking hi/lo books about popular paranormal topics. These books are great for lessons in evaluating arguments in a text and analyzing key ideas and details. With infographics, first-person accounts, and more, readers will have the data they need to decide if the stories are strange AND true.

Many students may use computer labs or tablets in school. But coding can also be found in science classrooms, the library, and even the lunch room! Early readers can educate themselves on the coding in their own school with this eye-opening title. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Sequence infographics take the reader step-by-step through coding in action. Diagrams point out where examples of coding can be found in each topic. Presents STEM in a high-interest and relevant way. Second-person introduction phrases empower the reader to explore coding in theory and in practice.

They might be expert spies, but when it comes to romance, they’re in serious danger. A trio of undercover teens travels the globe on top-secret assignments in this bind-up of three spy stories.They might have a few successful missions under their belts, but Jo, Caylin, and Theresa have plenty more to learn—and more work to do. Expertly trained by a top-secret organization to be a trio of virtually unspottable spies, these anything-but-average girls are tasked with protecting the world from any and all dangers and disasters. From a Swiss ski resort to a Brazilian nightclub to a sweatshop in Asia, the girls are going international. And with the newest tech at their disposal, they know they can get the job done. But all the training in the world isn’t enough to prepare them for falling in love…