• The Lemonade War

    Jacqueline Davies

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 4, 2009)
    Family, fairness, and…lemonade?This first installment in the award-winning Lemonade War series follows a battling brother-sister duo as they start competing businesses, gather savvy marketing tips, tackle practical math, learn business terms, and dig into a good old sibling rivalry. When Evan Treski finds out that his younger sister is skipping third grade and joining his fourth-grade class, he is not happy. The last thing he wants is Jessie showing him up with her perfect grades, and he definitely doesn’t need her help getting his lemonade stand up and running…even if the business side of things has got him confused. Jessie doesn’t understand why Evan won’t team up with her, but she’s got a plan to set up her own lemonade stand to prove her worth. Now if she can just figure out how to attract customers as easily as Evan can, she’ll be able to show him what he’s missing.Can these siblings do it all on their own, or will they need each other after all? And will their lemonade war ever end? Brimming with ideas for making money at any business, definitions of business terms, charts, diagrams, and even math problems, this fresh, funny, emotionally charged novel explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent—and the unique rivalry (and partnership) that comes with having siblings.Check out for more information on The Lemonade War Series, including sequels The Lemonade Crime, The Bell Bandit, and The Candy Smash.
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  • Camping with Unicorns

    Dana Simpson

    Paperback (Andrews McMeel Publishing, April 7, 2020)
    Life is never boring when your best friend is a unicorn! The latest installment in this bestselling series is full of mischief, magic and adventure — as well as an important reminder to always stay true to yourself.School’s out, so Phoebe and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, have the entire summer to play games, visit the pool, and even go camping. Unicorn horns are excellent utensils for roasting things over the campfire, too, even if Marigold prefers toasted apples to s’mores. While exploring in the woods, Phoebe and friends meet a unicorn named Alabaster, who uses a special video game console that’s powered by plants. Throughout her summer adventures, Phoebe learns that being cool isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and that it’s much better to be your true self. It’s all part of the unforgettable experience of Camping with Unicorns.
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  • How To Eat Fried Worms

    Thomas Rockwell, Emily Arnold Mccully

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., April 30, 2019)
    Thomas Rockwell's deliciously disgusting and enduring classic joins the Scholastic Gold line, now with exclusive bonus materials!Billy isn't one to back down from a bet.But this one is gross: If he eats fifteen worms in fifteen days, Alan will pay him fifty dollars. Billy takes the bet and tries worms smothered in ketchup, drowned in mustard, even breaded and fried.Worm by worm, Billy gets closer to victory, and to buying the minibike he's always wanted. But Alan won't let him win that easily...
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  • Edward Gorey - Edward Gorey: 1,000 Piece Puzzle

    Pomegranate Communications Inc.

    Misc. Supplies (Pomegranate, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A Renaissance man of boundless imagination, Edward St. John Gorey (American, 1925-2000) authored over one hundred published works, designed sets and costumes for theatrical productions, and had a profound affectionfor ballet, literature, film, and animals. Cats were a particular Gorey favorite and appear in many of his works, as do a number of other creatures some recognizable, and some known only in the trademark crosshatched drawings emanating from Gorey s prolific pen. All of his characters inhabit a uniquely enigmatic world, where the lamentable frailties of existence are humorously assuaged by the hopeful delights of fantasy. Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, our 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles combine superb color reproduction, stunning and unusual images, and sturdy construction to delight generations of novice and veteran puzzleworkers.
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  • What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger

    Dawn Huebner, Bonnie Matthews

    Paperback (Magination Press, Oct. 15, 2007)
    Mom’s Choice Award for Self Improvement (Ages 9-12) ​ Young Voices Award, Children’s Interactive (Bronze)Did you know that anger is like fire? It starts with a spark, igniting us with energy and purpose. But it can also blaze out of control, causing lots of problems.If you're a kid whose temper quickly flares, a kid whose anger gets too big, too hot, too fast, this book is for you.What to Do When Your Temper Flares guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with anger. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach children a set of "anger dousing" methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions, resulting in calmer, more effective kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change. This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids® series and includes an “Introduction to Parents and Caregivers.” What-to-Guides for Kids® are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.
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  • I Survived The California Wildfires, 2018

    Lauren Tarshis

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Sept. 1, 2020)
    California continues to be ravaged by devastating wildfires. Lauren Tarshis's heart pounding story tells of two children who battle the terrifying flames and -- despite the destruction -- find hope in the ashes.The people of Northern California were used to living with the threat of wildfires. But nothing could have prepared them for the devastating 2018 fire season, the deadliest in 100 years and the most destructive in history.In the 20th I Survived book, readers join eleven-year-old Josh as he leaves his New Jersey home for the rural northern California town where his cousins live. Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh struggles to adapt to a more rustic, down-to-earth lifestyle that couldn't be more different from the one he is used to.Josh and his cousin bond over tacos and reptiles and jokes, but on a trip into the nearby forest, they suddenly find themselves in the path of a fast-moving firestorm, a super-heated monster that will soon lay waste to millions of acres of wilderness and -- possibly -- their town. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames blazing all around him.
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  • Complete Curriculum: Grade 2

    Flash Kids Editors

    Paperback (Flash Kids, July 10, 2006)
    Make home learning fun, effective, and easy with the most comprehensive line of workbooks available—based on national teaching standards! These workbooks provide hundreds of fun pages for practicing all the skills kids need to succeed in each grade. Compiled from the popular Reading Skills, Spelling Skills, Math Skills, Language Arts, Writing Skills, and test Prep series, these colorful workbooks include: High-interest stories to develop reading proficiencyExercises in math problems students will faceGrade-appropriate spelling words grouped by vowel sound or suffixLessons in parts of speech, usage, and constructing sentencesCreative prompts for writing sentences, letters, and even short reportsPractice in using standardized test formats Harcourt Family Learning Workbooks are a comprehensive line of workbook developed through a partnership with Harcourt, a leading educational publisher. Based on national teaching standards, these workbooks provide complete practice in math, reading, and other key subject areas.
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  • The Borrowers

    Mary Norton, Beth Krush, Joe Krush

    Paperback (Hmh Books for Young Readers, April 1, 2003)
    The Borrowers—the Clock family: Homily, Pod, and their fourteen-year-old daughter, Arrietty, to be precise—are tiny people who live underneath the kitchen floor of an old English country manor. All their minuscule home furnishings, from postage stamp paintings to champagne cork chairs, are “borrowed” from the “human beans” who tromp around loudly above them. All is well until Pod is spotted upstairs by a human boy! Can the Clocks stay nested safely in their beloved hidden home, or will they be forced to flee? The British author Mary Norton won the Carnegie Medal for The Borrowers in 1952, the year it was first published in England. This repackaged paperback edition still has the delightful original black-and-white illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush inside. A charmer!Awards: 1952 Carnegie Medal, a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award BookDon’t miss the other classics in the Borrowers series: The Borrowers Afield, The Borrowers Afloat, The Borrowers Aloft, and The Borrowers Avenged.
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  • Carson Dellosa | Multiplication Flash Cards | Select Factors through 12, 54ct

    Brighter Child

    Cards (Brighter Child, March 15, 2006)
    GRADES 3–5: Master third, fourth, and fifth grade math with multiplication flash cards. Maximize learning, retention, and ace tests and quizzes. INCLUDES: 54 cards focusing on select times tables from 0 to 12. Because there are only 54 cards, all factors are not included. There are 100 math problems with one problem on each side. Answers are located on the opposite side of the card. There is also a "resource card" with additional ways to utilize flash cards. TEST PREP NECESSITY: Studying with flash cards increases concentration and improves recall. Learning cards are a tried and true way to study successfully. Each card has a rounded corner for fast and easy flipping. These are a great addition to arithmetic workbooks, worksheets and study lessons. HOMESCHOOL HELPER: Use these in the classroom, at home, or on the go. Regardless of your homeschool curriculum multiplication flash cards are a perfect addition to homeschool supplies. LEARNING TOOLS FOR KIDS: You can pair multiplication flash cards with our division, subtraction, and addition flash cards.
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  • My First Human Body Book

    Patricia J. Wynne, Donald M. Silver

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Jan. 19, 2009)
    It's easy to learn about your body! This cool coloring book includes 28 drawings that explore muscles, bones, lungs, and more. You can read how your voice box works, how your tongue tastes food, how your DNA is different from your family and friends, and more.
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  • How to Draw People

    Barbara Soloff Levy

    Paperback (Dover Publications, May 21, 2002)
    By joining circles, ovals, rectangles, cylinders, and other common shapes, even the budding artist can easily create 30 different characters — a fireman, a drummer, a mailman, a cowboy, an astronaut, a roller-skating girl, a boy on a swing, and more. Simple directions, step-by-step illustrations, and blank practice pages make it even easier. You can color the pictures when you are done — it's a fun-filled way to teach art to young children or a beginner that enjoys drawing.
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  • 101 Great Science Experiments: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Neil Ardley

    Paperback (DK Children, Dec. 15, 2014)
    Forget about mad scientists and messy laboratories! This incredible, interactive guide for children showcases 101 absolutely awesome experiments you can do at home. Find out how to make a rainbow, build a buzzer, see sound, construct a circuit, bend light, play with shadows, measure the wind, weigh air, and create an underwater volcano. The astonishing variety of experiments are all very easy and entirely safe, with step-by-step text and everyday ingredients. Biology, chemistry, and physics are brought to life, showing budding young scientists that science is all around us all the time. As you have fun trying out experiments with friends and family, core scientific principles are presented in the most memorable way. With chapters covering important topics such as color, magnets, light, senses, electricity, and motion, the laws of science are introduced in crystal-clear text alongside specially commissioned full-color photography for children to understand. Follow in the footsteps of Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and all the other great minds with 101 Great Science Experiments and learn the secrets of science you’ll never forget.
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