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Ever since Stinker was a puppy he's been locked up at the pound. Family after family return him to the shelter. How did such a sweet-looking doggie end up there you ask? Digestive problems. If Stinker learns how to stop farting, he may stay at the pound forever! Unless the wily cat narrating this story has a better plan . . .
Barrington Stoke is an innovator in publishing for the "at risk" reader, getting reluctant and struggling middle school readers into books by renowned authors.
Stokes tells the story of the NBAÎs first Black superstar, Maurice Stokes, who is not as well known as he should be in part because of a career-ending injury. In a 1958 game against the Minneapolis Lakers, Stokes, went down hard and hit his head, losing consciousness. At the time, there was no concussion protocol, and Stokes went back into the game. A few days later, he went into a coma and woke up unable to move his body from the neck down. Players did not have any sort of financial support in
Based on true events, this spirited tale of international hijinks recounts a thief’s efforts to spring Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from its French prison—the Louvre—and reclaim it for Italy.
Though a disability stunted his growth and left him with a hunched back, William Henry "Chick" Webb did not let that get in the way of his musical pursuits. Even as a young child, Chick saw the world as one big drum, pounding out rhythms on everything from stair railings to pots and pans. His love of percussion brought him to the big time as an influential big band leader. This picture-book biography details the life of black American jazz drummer Chick Webb, who in the 1930s led one of the big
It might look like a pebble from the beach, but Eliza knows this is an egg. And one night when she hears cracking, she discovers the Stone Bird. It might still look like a stone to her mom, but Eliza knows it's alive. Step into the magical world of one child's imagination in this stunning debut by exciting new author Jenny McCartney, illustrated by luminary of children's books Patrick Benson.
People have been telling stories since the beginning of time--sharing them from one generation to the next. In the Stone Circle Stories: Culture and Folktales series, readers will recognize some of their favourite stories growing up and discover new ones from different cultures. Books include mature, complex themes at a low readability to engage struggling readers.
When her father leaves to save people from a giant who turns them to stone with his gaze, a child in a red dress is left alone. Many days and many nights go by. Every evening the girl says good night to herself in her mirror. When the last light burns down, the girl takes her mirror and a knife and sets out to find her father. "I will save my father from the giant," she says. The Stone Giant is a contemporary and timeless fairytale that tells of a child who succeeds where adults cannot. Base
Pod lives in the Stone Age and finds that he often has a cold bottom! So he invents underpants! Unfortunately his choice of material is not always practical. Will he find something that is both warm and flexible, so he can play with his friends?
Relatable stories about children with diverse backgrounds bring social-emotional skills to life. These engaging titles by school counselor author Vicky Bureau promote a growth mindset, self-reliance, and the celebration of individual differences. Each book features Words to Know and After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes.