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Books in What If series

  • What If You Had Animal Feet?

    Sandra Markle, Howard McWilliam

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperback Nonfiction, Feb. 24, 2015)
    If you could have any animal's feet, whose would you choose?WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL FEET? is the next book in the successful WHAT IF series by Sandra Markle, illustrated by Howard McWilliam, following the very popular WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH? and WHAT YOU IF HAD ANIMAL HAIR? This latest edition will teach kids about the amazing variety of feet in the animal kingdom and their specialty functions! From cheetahs' fast feet to mountain goats' nimble climbing hooves, to flies' sticky feet! Each animal profile will include a photo as well as illustrations of kids with animal feet that are sure to make kids laugh!
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  • What Is a Scientist?

    Barbara Lehn, Carol Krauss

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions TM, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Simple text and full-color photographs depict children engaged in various activities that make up the scientific process.
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  • What If . . . Your Past Came Back to Haunt You

    Liz Ruckdeschel, Sara James

    Paperback (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Dec. 9, 2008)
    AS HALEY CONTINUES her junior year, choices abound. Until now, Haley’s past life in California has been mostly a mystery—but that’s about to change. Haley has some juicy secrets that are about to become public knowledge. Will they destroy her social standing—or will the faint whiff of scandal make her even more popular? It all depends on the choices you make in this popular interactive series.
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  • Could a Monkey Waterski?: Hilarious scenes bring monkey facts to life!

    Camilla de la Bedoyere, Aleksei Bitskoff

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, June 7, 2016)
    Could a Monkey Waterski? provides a fun and informative introduction into the life of a monkey.Have you ever wondered what it'd be like if a chimpanzee joined a band? By imagining animals in everyday scenarios, readers can learn about their size, diet and other features.Featuring superb illustrations and an engaging question and answer format, this title is extremely engaging and enjoybale.This series will be sure to keep young readers entertained whilst also helping them to understand and retain animal facts. The four titles in this series provide a fun introduction to four jungle animals: African elephant, saltwater crocodile, chimpanzee and a Bengal.
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  • What If . . . All the Boys Wanted You

    Liz Ruckdeschel, Sara James

    Paperback (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Sept. 26, 2006)
    Haley's back at Hillsdale High after a New England vacation with her family. She's got a new haircut and some great new clothes, but the same problems--and the same people--continue to follow her. Coco and Whitney want to groom her to become the next Coquette now that they've kicked Sasha to the curb, but is Haley ready to make the changes they demand? Meanwhile, Sasha seems to be in serious trouble, and Irene is still willing to take Haley to San Francisco with her. So many possibilities! So many choices! Haley's future is in your hands--choose wisely!
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  • What Is America?

    Michelle Medlock Adams, Amy Wummer

    Board book (WorthyKids, April 23, 2019)
    Little learners can discover the symbols, values, and beliefs that make America so great with this patriotic follow-up to best-selling board books What Is Christmas? and What Is Easter?In this engaging look at America, Michelle Medlock Adams introduces little ones to the beliefs and ideals that make America unique. Heartfelt and humorous questions ponder all of the things that America might be about-the flag, the Fourth of July, the Statue of Liberty. Readers quickly learn that America is about more than symbols and monuments. It's a land of freedom and democracy where dreams come true. Whimsical artwork and rhyming verse will capture children's imaginations as they explore what America means to them.
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  • What Is God?

    Etan Boritzer, Robbie Marantz

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Sept. 1, 1990)
    What is God? is an eloquent introduction to the ideas behind God and religion, and brings forward complex ideas in a way children will understand. It is written with a simple clarity and beautifully illustrated with just the right blend of seriousness and humor. What is God? compares different religions -- Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism -- and their holy books, looks at misunderstandings and arguments among people of different religions, and talks about praying as well as feeling connected to everything in the world. If you want to talk about spirituality with a child, or introduce them to philosophy or religion, or just help them to begin to center themselves and their feelings about the world, this book is a great beginning.
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  • What If . . . All Your Dreams Came True

    Liz Ruckdeschel, Sara James

    Paperback (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Dec. 8, 2009)
    Time to send Haley off into the world. Are you ready?Haley's come to the end of her junior year, and it’s time for her friends and readers to bid her adieu. But you’ve got one last job to do: leave her on a happy note! Can you give Haley the tools and friends she needs to lead a happy life? Should Haley follow up on her budding interest in photography—or should she spend her summer partying with the popular kids? SATs, college tours, and the all-important senior year are just around the corner. Have you prepared Haley?
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  • What If . . . All Your Friends Turned on You

    Liz Ruckdeschel, Sara James

    Paperback (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Aug. 11, 2009)
    The popular interactive series returns! Can you save Haley from loserdom?Sixteen-year-old Haley Miller is back at Hillsdale High school after the holiday break, and she’s finally got her driver’s license! But something fishy is going on. The few people she trusts are now acting less than trustworthy, and she’s beginning to wonder: is she turning into an outcast? Haley was looking forward to her best spring break yet, but now it’s not clear she’ll get an invite from anybody. Maybe readers—with their excellent decision-making skills—can guide Haley back to her rightful place in the social strata. Anything’s possible in this fun series where Choose Your Own Adventure meets Gossip Girl.
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  • What If . . . All the Rumors Were True

    Liz Ruckdeschel, Sara James

    Paperback (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, July 8, 2008)
    After a year at Hillsdale High, Haley thinks she knows what she’s in for as she starts her junior year. She knows what to expect from the it girls, the brains, the rockers, and the artists. She knows how to handle drunken disasters, shoplifting scandals, IM warfare, and out-of-control false rumors. But none of the lessons learned during her sophomore year can prepare her for this dilemma: what’s Haley supposed to do when everything they’re saying about her is true?
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  • What If . . . Everyone Was Doing It

    Liz Ruckdeschel, Sara James

    Paperback (Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Dec. 26, 2007)
    This fall finds our ever-indecisive 16-year-old heroine at the end of her sophomore year and facing some big decisions. Prom looms on the horizon, and beyond that, three months of summer! Will Haley play Good Girl with Reese, Bad Girl with Spence, or Alterna Girl with Devon? Will the decisions she's been making all year come back to haunt her? Find out in the fourth novel of this popular interactive series!
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  • Could a Penguin Ride a Bike?: Hilarious scenes bring penguin facts to life

    Camilla de la Bedoyere, Aleksei Bitskoff

    Hardcover (QEB Publishing, April 1, 2015)
    Could a Penguin Ride a Bike? provides a fun introduction into the life of a penguin. By imagining animals in everyday scenarios readers can learn about their size, diet and other features. For example, what if a baby penguin came for dinner? Make sure he doesn't eat everything! Chicks eat, and eat, and eat. An adult penguin eats about 50 fish a day, but a chick needs to eat about 200! That's because chicks grow a thick layer of fat to keep them warm in the icy winter. The engaging question and answer format will keep young readers entertained and help them to understand and retain animal facts.
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