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Lola's family has an apple orchard and every year they sell hundreds of apple pies for customers' Thanksgiving tables. It's always a big job, so this year Lola is going to cook Thanksgiving dinner on her own to help out. She has a plan and a list. But Mom and Dad need her help making all the pies too. Lola's list keeps getting left behind and Thanksgiving arrives without crossing off a single thing. Luckily, aunts and uncles and cousins arrive ready to help the family prepare a Thanksgiving feast! Justâ no apple pie, please! Includes an apple pie recipe.
Kanzi's family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that's why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama shows up at school with the sandwich. Mama wears a hijab and calls her daughter Habibti (dear one). When she leaves, the teasing starts. That night, Kanzi wraps herself in the beautiful Arabic quilt her teita (grandma) in Cairo gave her and writes a poem in Arabic about the quilt. Next day her teacher sees the poem and gets the entire class excited about creating a paper collage of student names in Arabic. In the end, Kanzi's most treasured reminder of her old home provides a pathway for acceptance in her new one.
Enter the creepy-crawly world of the arachnid family with award-winning science author Sandra Markle! Too often lumped together with insects, these fascinating animals have distinctive characteristics and habits that are all their own. From spiders and scorpions to ticks and mites, these captivating critters will keep readers coming back for more.
As the Arctic experiences increasingly drastic ice melt, a treasure trove of previously inaccessible resources—especially oil and natural gas—are exposed. From oil tankers to military bases, the Arctic has never before hosted so many warring interests . . . and the stakes have never been so high.
This adrenaline packed thriller follows the exploits of fifteen-year-old Lago, his cousins Cam, Tara and Renny, and his younger sister, Aretha. Joined by their friend, the bewitching Charlie, they embark o a mission to save Lago's father who has been accidentally kidnapped—by perhaps the maddest of all possible mad scientists.
Aliens and chupacabras, angels and fairies, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. For years, people have reported sightings of these creatures and beings, yet the question remains: Are They Real? Engaging curious minds with tales of mysterious encounters, findings from scientific investigations, and portrayals in popular culture, this series explores the possible existence of these legends. An "Investigate It!" activity at the end of each book encourages readers to decide for themselves what they believe to be true.
Are They Real? explores modern-day myths, legends, and paranormal phenomena. The series examines each phenomenonÎs history, evidence of its potential existence, and its cultural impact. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
First Mate Hugh has the whole crew and the pirate ship ready, but they can't set sail until they find a captain! Come on this swashbuckling adventure as Hugh and his scurvy seadogs try to find the perfect pirate for the job. Rather than a peg leg ora hook, it turns out that what their captain needs is the brains to lead!
Grab your ticket and enjoy the show with these exciting and informative books. Learn all about the world's most entertaining events like rodeos, concerts, and the Super Bowl. With easy text and thrilling pictures, these hi-lo books will have all young readers shouting for an encore!
Armando's home is the rainforest--he knows its sights, smells, tastes, and sounds. He even knows its moods. From the bottom of the forest floor to the top of the emergent layer, the trees are also home to a multitude of creatures. When outsiders begin laying claim to and destroying the surrounding landscape, the displaced animals find refuge with Armando in the only remaining pocket of untouched forest, his ""island."" As people come in and animals are forced out, this poignant tale shows the cumulative and disastrous effects of Amazonian deforestation.