Books with author Robert Smith

Don't miss the laugh-out-loud classic about a boy who leaps into battle when he's forced to share a room with his grandfather--soon be a major motion picture in theaters October 9th and starring Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, Jane Seymour, Rob Riggle, Cheech Marin, and Oakes Fegley! Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves right into Peter’s room, forcing him upstairs. Peter loves his grandpa but wants his room back. He has no choice but to declare war! With the help of his friends, Peter devises outrageous plans to make Grandpa surrender the room. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa plans to get even. They used to be such great pals. Has their war gone too far? WINNER OF TEN STATE READING AWARDSAN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE"Peter tells this story with honesty and humor....By the story's end, Peter has learned much about the causes and effects of war--and human dignity."-School Library Journal"The humor of the story derives from Peter's first-person account and from the reader's recognition of Peter's valiant effort to maintain two mutually exclusive emotions."-The Horn Book Magazine

Saddle up for a ride through the world of horses! What animal is the most fasci-neigh-ting? A horse, of course! Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids teaches kids 8 to 12 all the basics of equine care―from anatomy to housing to bathing to feeding. You’ll find plenty of knowledge to harness, whether you’re just starting out or already have a horse of your own!Brush up on grooming techniques and learn about all the necessary gear, from halters to horseshoes. The illustrations in this essential book of horses for kids will teach you horse hair care, show you the differences between gaits, and much more. You’ll even find out all about equestrian activities and events featuring horses for kids.In Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids, you’ll find:Safety first―This standout book on horses for kids demonstrates the best practices to keep you―and your horse―safe during handling, riding, grooming, bathing, and more.Breeds and steeds―Pick out the qualities you’ll want most in a horse, and find your dream breed in this colorful guide about horses for kids.How to speak horse―Communicate the equine way with an illustrated guide to horse body language and a helpful glossary of horse terms.Next time you hit the trail, trot out your new skills from Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids!

Tokyo travel Guide 2020 insiders is the ultimate travel guide to Japan’s weird and wonderful capital city.You’ll find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Tokyo – from the hipster bars of Shibuya and Shimokitazawa to the top spots for Japanese classic meals such as sushi, ramen, tempura and okonomiyaki – as well as up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, clubs, shops and more, for all budgets.Inside Tokyo Travel Guide Insider:Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, pop culture, performing arts, visual arts, tea ceremonies, cinema, literature, architecture, onsen, festivals, cuisineCovers Marunouchi, Nihombashi, Tsukiji, Ginza, Roppongi, Ebisu, Meguro, Shibuya, Harajuku, Aoyama, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Ueno, Asakusa, Odaiba, Shimo-Kitazawa, Korakuen, Yanaka, Nikko, Hakone, Hamakura, Mt Fuji and more Get a copy of Tokyo Travel Guide 2020 Insiders today! Take action and experience Japan at its fullest potential now!

Tokyo travel Guide 2020 insiders is the ultimate travel guide to Japan’s weird and wonderful capital city.You’ll find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Tokyo – from the hipster bars of Shibuya and Shimokitazawa to the top spots for Japanese classic meals such as sushi, ramen, tempura and okonomiyaki – as well as up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, clubs, shops and more, for all budgets.Inside Tokyo Travel Guide Insider: Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, pop culture, performing arts, visual arts, tea ceremonies, cinema, literature, architecture, onsen, festivals, cuisineCovers Marunouchi, Nihombashi, Tsukiji, Ginza, Roppongi, Ebisu, Meguro, Shibuya, Harajuku, Aoyama, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Ueno, Asakusa, Odaiba, Shimo-Kitazawa, Korakuen, Yanaka, Nikko, Hakone, Hamakura, Mt Fuji and moreGet a copy of Tokyo Travel Guide 2020 Insiders today! Take action and experience Japan at its fullest potential now!

Make history come alive in your classroom! The Spotlight on America series is designed to introduce students to some of the important historical figures and events in American history. Each title in this series includes a balanced variety of activities in reading, language arts, social studies, and science. The activities in this book include:ulli Writing letters/lili Keeping journals/lili Writing a How To essay/lili Readers Theater/lili Using maps and timelines/lili Holding a classroom Colonial Day/li/ul

Don't miss the laugh-out-loud classic about a boy who leaps into battle when he's forced to share a room with his grandfather--soon be a major motion picture in theaters October 9th and starring Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, Jane Seymour, Rob Riggle, Cheech Marin, and Oakes Fegley! Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves right into Peter’s room, forcing him upstairs. Peter loves his grandpa but wants his room back. He has no choice but to declare war! With the help of his friends, Peter devises outrageous plans to make Grandpa surrender the room. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa plans to get even. They used to be such great pals. Has their war gone too far? WINNER OF TEN STATE READING AWARDSAN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE"Peter tells this story with honesty and humor....By the story's end, Peter has learned much about the causes and effects of war--and human dignity."-School Library Journal"The humor of the story derives from Peter's first-person account and from the reader's recognition of Peter's valiant effort to maintain two mutually exclusive emotions."-The Horn Book Magazine

Saddle up for a ride through the world of horses! What animal is the most fasci-neigh-ting? A horse, of course! Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids teaches kids 8 to 12 all the basics of equine care—from anatomy to housing to bathing to feeding. You’ll find plenty of knowledge to harness, whether you’re just starting out or already have a horse of your own!Brush up on grooming techniques and learn about all the necessary gear, from halters to horseshoes. The illustrations in this essential book of horses for kids will teach you horse hair care, show you the differences between gaits, and much more. You’ll even find out all about equestrian activities and events featuring horses for kids.In Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids, you’ll find:Safety first—This standout book on horses for kids demonstrates the best practices to keep you—and your horse—safe during handling, riding, grooming, bathing, and more.Breeds and steeds—Pick out the qualities you’ll want most in a horse, and find your dream breed in this colorful guide about horses for kids.How to speak horse—Communicate the equine way with an illustrated guide to horse body language and a helpful glossary of horse terms.Next time you hit the trail, trot out your new skills from Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids!

Give students that extra boost they need to acquire important concepts in specific areas of math. The goal of these "how to" books is to provide the information and practice necessary to master the math skills established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Each book is divided into units containing concepts, rules, terms, and formulas, followed by corresponding practice pages.

A missing pet at Halloween. A gang of criminal pit bulls. Two cat detectives are ready to solve a mystery...Yoshi and Gatsby are two felines known as the Petectives. When they agree to help a pretty young cat find her missing brother, a routine pet investigation goes sour faster than a bowl of milk. To solve the mystery, the cat detectives must face down a gang of vicious criminal pit bulls and the neighborhood dog police. While Gatsby's up to his whiskers in danger and romance, Yoshi puts together the pieces of a puzzle that could rock their community. With enemies at every turn, can Yoshi and Gatsby find the missing cat and shut down a dog fighting operation in time? It's all in a night's work for the Petectives! Petectives is the first book in an animal mystery series that features saucy banter, adventurous animals, and charming dialogue. If you love mysteries or books with animals as the lead characters, then you'll love the light-hearted dip into a world of cat detectives. Buy the book today to find the real culprit in this humorous whodunnit!

A horse in danger. A farm full of suspects. A cat detective is on his own and out of element. When cat detective Gatsby is called out to the Blue Moon horse farm to investigate a possible murder attempt on an ex-racehorse, he finds that the farm is a hotbed of new rivalries and old grudges. With no help from his housebound partner Yoshi, Gatsby finds himself out of his element and in the line of fire. For the first time in Petectives history, Gatsby’s on his own and can’t rely on Yoshi to unravel a deadly mystery. Or can he? Come enjoy the latest adventure of the Petectives, a mystery series noted for its sharp dialogue, witty banter and adventurous animals.

Ten-year-old Bobby Ellis loves everything about baseball, from the hits to the hot dogs. That's why he calls himself Bobby Baseball! Every day he dreams of becoming a major league pitcher and joining the stars in the Baseball Hall of Fame. And what better place to start his career than right here on his own Kids Club team, the Hawks?But the hawks' coach happens to be Bobby's father, who has other ideas. "You're a natural second baseman," he says, expecting Bobby to be a model player who never makes a single mistake. Get real, Dad!When Bobby pitches three winning games in a row, the Hawks rule. Suddenly Bobby's life seems like one big basball game--games on the field, games on TV, and games in his mind. Can Bobby keep on winning? Can he count on Dad?