Dynamic, edge-of-your-seat action captivates the reluctant reader in stories told with short chapters, smooth dialogue, and lively, cutting-edge topics.- B/W illustrations- Reinforced Library Binding- Guided Reading L-M- ATOS 2.5-3.0- Glossary- Discussion questions- Author biographies- Wriging prompts- Engaging text- Award-winning authors- Popular genres- Short chapters- Controlled vocabulary- Supports NCLB vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, phonics- Language Arts, Character Education
Olivias Traum scheint zum Greifen nah: Endlich beginnt ihr Studium in Edinburgh! Zwischen den altehrwürdigen Gebäuden und der Mystik Schottlands verbergen sich Geheimnisse, von denen sie nichts ahnt. Als ihr bewusst wird, dass sie denselben Tag immer und immer wieder erlebt, steckt sie schon in einem Zeitkreis fest. Der Einzige, der ihr helfen könnte, ist ihre neue Bekanntschaft Matthew. Auf ihren Reisen durch Schottland kommen sie der Lösung des Rätsels ebenso näher wie einander. Doch obwohl sie alle Zeit der Welt haben sollten, rinnt sie ihnen durch die Finger – denn auch in der Zeitschleife sind sie nicht vor Gefahren geschützt. Und Matthews Gesundheitszustand verschlechtert sich zusehends ...
Greek mythology's nymphs that shape-shifted into plants and trees, and the women who funded the glorious temples of Ancient Greece.
A powerful and compassionate introduction to homelessness, and the need for kindness, understanding and friendship. No one knows who Grace is. One day, she appeared in a shop doorway in a sleeping bag, with a cat called Luna, surrounded by strange things. When Jess and her mum strike up a friendship with Grace, Jess has questions: why did she leave her home? Does she have enough to eat? And what happens when the cold weather comes?
I was eleven years old. I could drive a tractor, I could milk a cow and I could drench a sheep but I had never been to a shop on my own and purchased anything. Well, that's how things turn out if you grow up in Deepest Devon and your only mode of transport is a 1930s Fordson spade-lug tractor.
Navigating the complexities of love and friendship, the story explores the emotional turmoil of being attracted to a best friend's partner. It delves into themes of loyalty, desire, and the struggle between personal feelings and the bonds of friendship. As the protagonist grapples with her feelings, she must confront the potential consequences of her emotions and the impact on her relationships, leading to a poignant examination of love's challenges and the choices we make in its name.
Relentless tells the story of the rise of Cork ladies football between 2005 and 2016. Having never won a senior title in the sport in 2004, by 2016 the team had won ten All-Irelandtitles in eleven years. Mary White takes the reader behind the scenes and showswhat made the Cork ladies footballers one of the most successful teams ever inthe history of Irish sport.Thebook was shortlisted for the 2015 Setanta Ireland Sports Book of the Year. Thisedition contains a new afterword from the author, bringing the story up to the present day.‘It would have been disastrous ifthe best team in Irish sport had passed into history without their story beingtold. Luckily for them and for us, Mary White was there taking notes right fromthe beginning and can give an outsider’s view with an insider’s knowledge. It’snot often that happens. A great insight into a truly great team.’ – Malachy Clerkin, The Irish Times
Hector and his best friend, Kofi, are going to build Blaster BLADE 1, but when Sameer and Lucas put their mean machines into action to take down Hector's Android, the battle of the robots begins. Enter the world of robots at your peril.
Could you pass the test to join the Tickle Squad? One brave mouse is willing to give it a go! It's easy to tickle a giraffe and fun to tickle a bear. An octopus is trickier (underwater with all those arms) but tickling a crocodile is the hardest one - with those sharp teeth! This is a ticklish tale that children will love.
