Ms. Frizzle whisks her students away on a ³cool² trip to Antarctica, where they learn all about the South Pole and come face to face with playful penguins and colossal icebergs. But when the kids are magically changed into real penguins, they need Ms. Frizzle¹s help to solve their penguin puzzle.
Hope is a 16-year-old girl, living a nomadic lifestyle with her aunt Addie. Before she leaves, Hope scribbles 'Hope Was Here' onto the menu board - it's become her motto, a ritual she carries out whenever they have to hit the road - again.
Ms. Frizzle's next lesson takes her students on a magic bus ride to the North Pole, where they observe polar bears and other creatures in their natural habitats.
A poignant, hopeful story of a girl and her puppy.Olive Hudson desperately wants a dog. But that doesn't seem to be a possibility right now. Newly orphaned, she's moving in with the half sister she hardly knows and their life is too chaotic to include a dog. But then something wonderful happens: Olive gets a chance to raise Lumie, a guide dog puppy. Discipline. Rules. Lots of hugs. Only the best of the best puppies continue on to become guide dogs, and of course Olive wants Lumie to be chosen. But if she is, that means that Olive will lose her. Once again, the incomparable Joan Bauer tells a touching story that is full of heart and warmth and unabashed idealism.
Affectionate and laid-back, Ragdolls are known for their unique ability to relax completely when picked up, resembling toy rag dolls. This book offers cat lovers a delightful narrative filled with real-life stories about these charming pets, alongside insights into their history, personality traits, and compatibility with families, including children and other pets. Highlighting what makes Ragdolls special, it serves as an engaging read for anyone interested in this lovable breed.
Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer hits a home run with her newest protagonist, who always sees the positive side of any situation. Jeremiah is not one to let anything keep him down. Starting with his adoption by computer genius Walt, Jeremiah has looked on his life as a series of lucky breaks. When a weak heart keeps him from playing his beloved baseball, Jeremiah appoints himself the team coach. When Walt has to move for another new assignment, Jeremiah sees it as a great chance to explore a new town. But no sooner do they arrive than a doping scandel is revealed and the town feels betrayed and disgraced. Jeremiah takes it as his personal mission to restore the town's morale and help the teams bounce back and remember how to soar. Full of humor, heart, and baseball lore, Soar is Joan Bauer at her best.
Well-structured plots featuring characters from the Dictionary make the stories enjoyable to read. Natural language with controlled vocabulary. Beautiful, vivid art helps readers follow the action. Post-reading exercises reinforce reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Well-structured plots featuring characters from the Dictionary make the stories enjoyable to read. Natural language with controlled vocabulary. Beautiful, vivid art helps readers follow the action. Post-reading exercises reinforce reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Well-structured plots featuring characters from the Dictionary make the stories enjoyable to read. Natural language with controlled vocabulary. Beautiful, vivid art helps readers follow the action. Post-reading exercises reinforce reading comprehension and vocabulary.
