Books at Guided Reading Level T

On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market – the system that controls money in America – plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called “Hoovervilles” named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had gone under. Though the U.S. has seen other times of struggle, the Great Depression remains one of the hardest and most widespread tragedies in American history. Now it is represented clearly and with 80 illustrations in our What Was…? series.

Meet America's first spy Nathan Hale in this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” These are the famous last words of Nathan Hale, a spy for the American rebels in the Revolutionary War. But who was this Nathan Hale? And how did the rebels defeat an army that was bigger, better, stronger, and more heavily armed than they were? One Dead Spy has answers to these questions, as well as stories of ingenuity, close calls with danger, and acts of heroism in the American War of Independence. Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales are graphic novels that tell the thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and TRUE stories of American history. Read them all—if you dare! Get One Dead Spy and two other Hazardous Tales in the , available now!

Read the books that inspired the hit movie sensation with this new and complete paperback gift set of the New York Times bestselling How to Train Your Dragon series! How to Train Your Dragon chronicles the adventures and misadventures of reluctant Viking hero Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless. Join them on all twelve of their exciting stories. This beautiful box set showcases the series' stunning new look and makes the perfect gift for any How to Train Your Dragon fan!

The only thing you’ll find on the summit of Mount Everest is a divine view. The things that really matter lie far below. – Peak MarcelloAfter fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. As owner of Peak Expeditions, he wants his son to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit--and his motives are selfish at best. Even so, for a climbing addict like Peak, tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime. But it's also one that could cost him his life. Roland Smith has created an action-packed adventure about friendship, sacrifice, family, and the drive to take on Everest, despite the incredible risk. The story of Peak’s dangerous ascent—told in his own words—is suspenseful, immediate, and impossible to put down.

How to draw everything―for kids 9-12Even if your little one has never drawn before, they can create pictures better than they ever imagined. Every artist starts with the basics and here is a step-by-step guide to them all. With this how to draw for kids book, every kid can be creative and capture whatever catches their eye.In How to Draw, kids ages 9-12 will try their hand at everything from magical creatures and cartoons to realistic landscapes, portraits, and so much more. Covering basic techniques as they go, this book will prepare and inspire young artists to create their very own masterpieces. It’s easier than you think.How to draw for kids includes:Age-appropriate basics―Kids will learn how to shade dark and light, use perspective, create 3D shapes effects, and more.Easy-to-follow steps―Get start-to-finish instruction for every exercise.Cool pictures―Unicorns, faces of friends and neighbors, buildings, plants and trees―the possibilities are as endless as your child’s creativity.Every kid has the potential to be creative―this how to draw for kids workbook nurtures their confidence step-by-step.

Science has never been so easy—or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons from biology, chemistry, physics, technology, and engineering—to outer space. You'll discover answers to questions like: —Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? —What is inside coins? —Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? —Do toilets always flush in the same direction? —Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? Whether you’ve always been interested in STEM or you’re looking for a cool science fair project, you’ll want to test these fun and educational experiments for yourself!

This Giant Activity Work Book has 114 pages of wipe-clean activities, from writing to spelling, math to telling the time, and plenty of fun puzzles to do. The book has a spiral, so the pages lie flat, and comes with a dry-wipe pen, enabling children to complete and repeat the activities again and again. Illustrated with bright and colorful photographs, it is a good book for children to dip into and learn key early years skills, while having fun along the way.

More than 30 fanciful full-page illustrations depict the wisest of birds in lush, tapestry-like settings. Covered with flowers, paisleys, and other fun-to-color patterns, these adorable owls are posed against vivid backgrounds brimming with intricate designs. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Owls and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Let’s Empower Our Girls!This Bright and Cheerful Notebook/Journal for Girls is sure to brighten any young women’s day. With over 100 8.5” x 11” Lightly Lined Pages, This book is just waiting to be filled with all of her most precious thoughts, secrets, dreams, fears and future plans! With a blank border around each page there is plenty of room for spontaneous doodling or sketching too! Perfect for jotting down important notes, numbers or reminders!With a glossy, full-color soft cover, this girls journal is as durable as it is cute! And is the ideal size for School, Summer Camp, Bucket List Journal, Memories Book, Bedside Journal or Daily Diary. It could also be used as a place to capture all your girl’s creative self-expression such as poetry, short stories or letters to her future self!Kids Journals/Girls Notebooks Are also handy to have on hand as Just-Because Gifts and Rewards, Mom and Daughter Sharing Journals, Personal Organization, Happiness Reminders, Lists, Phone Numbers and Addresses, Password Records, Financial Organization or Budget Notebooks. The List Goes On and On!Pretty Notebooks/Journals For Girls Are Also Perfect:Graduation GiftsBirthday GiftsChristmas Gifts and Stocking StuffersReport Card Reward/ End of School Year GiftGifts From Teachers/EA/Guidance Councillor To StudentsParty FavorsThank Your Gifts for Baby Sitters, Volunteers or StudentsTeacher GiftsJust Because GiftsThey Can Always Be Used As:Dream JournalsFood DiariesCreative Writing NotebooksHand Writing and Cursive PracticeHomework or Summer School ProjectsPersonal Prayer JournalsDoodle DiariesSchool NotebooksStationary For Letter WritingOrganizational MaterialHome Schooling Notebooks

Two brothers need all their wilderness skills to survive when they set off into the woods of Wyoming in search of their absent father.Jake and Taylor Wilder have been taking care of themselves for a long time. Their father abandoned the family years ago, and their mother is too busy working and running interference between the boys and her boyfriend, Bull, to spend a lot of time with them. Thirteen-year-old Jake spends most of his time reading. He pores over his father’s journal, which is full of wilderness facts and survival tips. Eleven-year-old Taylor likes to be outside playing with their dog, Cody, or joking around with the other kids in the neighborhood. But one night everything changes. The boys discover a dangerous secret that Bull is hiding. And the next day, they come home from school to find their mother unconscious in an ambulance. Afraid that their mom is dead and fearing for their own safety, the Wilder Boys head off in search of their father. They only have his old letters and journal to help them, but they bravely venture onward. It’s a long journey from the suburbs of Pittsburgh to the wilderness of Wyoming; can the Wilder Boys find their father before Bull catches up with them?

A powerful look at an unforgettable era in history“If we take these children, we can never betray them, no matter what the Nazis do.” During the German occupation of France, twenty French children were brought to a refuge in the mountains. One day a young man came to their school with a request: Could they take in, and hide, ten Jewish refugee children? Sister Gabriel spoke up. “The Nazis are looking for those children. If we take them we must never let on they are here. Do you understand?” Of course the children understood—but how would they hide them if the Nazis came?

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly―and with Tyson’s characteristic wit, there’s a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers. 40 color illustrations