Books with author Stephanie Spinner

This book introduces young readers to the Devon rex cat, a playful breed with a curly coat. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Devon rex cat in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Twins Todd and Tessa don’t always think alike, but there’s one thing they both agree on—Gemini Jack’s is their favorite store in the mall. Where else can you find a remote control that works on people, or a mirror that sees 10 minutes into the future? And Jack is even stranger—he glows in the dark, and gives discounts to Tod and Tessa because they’re twins. Then Jack develops an interest in the other set of twins in Tod and Tessa’s grade—nasty Ned and Nancy. They’re so mean, even their mother is scared of them. Why would Jack want to meet them? Tod and Tessa are about to learn what happens when you introduce your worst enemies to the coolest guy in the universe..

THE NUTCRACKER IS A Christmas tradition, and for most children it is their introduction to ballet. Here, in one beautifully illustrated book, is the story of the ballet and a 78-minute CD of Tchaikovsky’s music performed by the Utah Symphony Orchestra. Stephanie Spinner has written a brief, lyrical text about the little girl, Maria, and her Christmas gift of a wooden nutcracker doll who is transformed into a young prince. Together they fly to the Land of Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy entertains them with lively and exotic dances from around the world. Peter Malone's exquisite illustrations capture all the magic of the beloved Christmastime ballet.

This book introduces young readers to the American curl cat, the feline known for its curved ears. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the American curl in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the collie. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the collie breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these focused herding dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Gemini Jack's U Rent AllBe First in the Universe!When they accidentally walk backwards, Tod and his twin sister Tessa notice a flashing neon sign in the mall. There's something strange about it—instead of blinking on and off, the sign appears and disappears. One minute it's there, then no neon, no sign, nothing. And that's only the first clue that this is no ordinary store. Gemini Jack rents all sorts of things that the twins have never even imagined. Maybe Tod and Tessa can rent something to help them deal with the only other set of twins in their grade, Nancy and Ned. They're so mean that double trouble only describes one of them. And they get away with everything. But why is Jack so interested in meeting the evil twins?

This book introduces young readers to the Russian blue cat, the shy feline from Russia. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Russian blue in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

It's been ten years since Richard Bickerstaff sat down to breakfast and analien climbed out of his cereal bowl! Join Richard and Aric, a tiny, wisecracking creature from the planet Ganoob, as they battle to save the worldfrom evil aliens in "Aliens for Breakfast,"" Aliens for Lunch,"and" Aliens for Dinner." We're reissuing the trilogy with brand-new coverssporting a space age 10th Anniversary logo. Now a new generation ofreaders can experience the fun and adventure that won these books rave reviewsand loyal fans!

This book introduces young readers to the oriental shorthair cat, a breed with so many coat color combinations, it is sometimes called the rainbow cat. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the oriental shorthair in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.