Father-and-son writing team Gary and Jim Paulsen pick up where their Road Trip left off. Ben has been invited to try out for a special hockey academy. But Dad wants Ben to catch up to the school field trip instead. So Ben, Dad, and their dogs, Atticus and Conor, jump into their truck. Ben concocts a secret plan to make the tryout, but Atticus and Conor are on to him. Ben and Dad's road trip turns into a wacky adventure full of new friends and surprises.
Deckawoo Drive's intrepid Animal Control Officer meets her match-or does she? A funny, heartfelt, and fast-paced romp from the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Francine Poulet is the greatest Animal Control Officer in Gizzford County. She hails from a long line of Animal Control Officers. She's battled snakes, outwitted squirrels, and stared down a bear. "The genuine article," Francine's dad always called her. She is never scared-until, that is, she's faced with a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost. Maybe Francine isn't cut out to be an Animal Control Officer after all! But the raccoon is still on the loose, and the folks on Deckawoo Drive need Francine back. Can she face her fears, round up the raccoon, and return to the ranks of Animal Control? Join a cast of familiar characters-Frank, Stella, Mrs. Watson, and Mercy the porcine wonder-for some riotous raccoon wrangling on Deckawoo Drive.
Three lonely riverside dwellers - a boy, a firefly, and a cricket - are all trying to make sense of unexpected changes in their world. Each has a secret dream, but each finds himself trapped.
Becoming friends brings them happiness and solidarity, but more changes are in store. Each character stands up to his greatest fear, and, in doing so, finds his greatest strength.
A rip-roaring sequel to the adventure the New York Times called "engrossing and unpredictable, with likable heroes and charming accomplices." Terrible news has reached cat brothers Anton and Cecil: their rodent friend Hieronymus has been captured.
Anton and Cecil must try to rescue the mouse who once saved Anton's life. Boarding one of the monstrous machines the mice call "landships," the brothers travel to the Wild West. Along the way Cecil is tossed out onto the prairie by the train's conductor, only to face bison, prairie dogs, and a boy who would make him a pet. Meanwhile, Anton meets a ferret friend who warns of stampeding herds, rattlesnakes, and fierce, enormous cats. Facing such danger, can Anton and Cecil find the courage and wit to save Hieronymus?
Praise for Anton and Cecil: Cats at Sea:
"The plot is carefully woven, the vocabulary rich and distinctive, and the characters engaging." -Kirkus Reviews
"Enchanting . . . [Lisa Martin and Valerie Martin] effortlessly submerge readers in the setting." -Shelf Awareness for Readers
"Children who like animal fantasies such as Avi's Poppy will find much to enjoy here." -School Library Journal
As the world’s slowest mammal, it is no surprise algae grow on a sloth’s furry coat. These sedentary animals rarely come down from their beds in the branches. Built for the treetops, their long arms and claws make them excellent tree climbers. Emergent readers will enjoy hanging out with these sleepy sloths in this nonfiction book.
Das kleine Schwein ist glücklich! Endlich ist es bei einem vegetarischen Bauern untergekommen und lebt das Leben, von dem es immer geträumt hat: Den lieben langen Tag suhlt es sich im Matsch und kann so viel leckerschmecker Schweinefutter essen, wie es ihm gefällt. Und das Beste: Es hat eine neue Freundin gefunden. Katze Kitty ist ebenfalls Vegetarierin, und mit ihr hat das kleine Schwein so viel Spaß wie noch nie! Doch die Ente warnt ihren Freund, er solle sich vor der Katze in Acht nehmen. In Wahrheit verfolgt Kitty nämlich einen gemeinen Plan -
Baby giraffes are able to stand and run within an hour of being born. Though clumsy, they like to run around and stretch their legs. These fast runners are also fast growers, doubling their height in the first year.
Run along with these playful babies in this fun title.
Moose are the largest members of the deer family. The biggest bulls can weigh up to 1,800 pounds! Though they eat plants, these aggressive animals do not shy away from a fight. Find out how moose fight off bears and wolves in this title for young readers.
Sea otter pups live energetic lives. Finding entertainment in wrestling, twirling, and chasing their tails, these adorable pups never stop having fun! Travel atop mom's belly with these baby sea otters as they get ready for life on their own.
One day there was a cow named Joe that had everything a nice barn, food and all the hay to eat. Sam a green snake that did not like Joe and he wants to make Joe's life turn upside down. Joe meets a dove named Jemimah that helps him back on his feet again.
Hailing from the island of Madagascar, these bugs are unique. Complete with horns for courting and holes for hissing, the roaches are sure to creep you out. Thankfully, hissing cockroaches keep to their forest floor and do not disturb homes. Find out more facts in this fun title for young readers.
A hectic chase inspires Dennis's amazing narrative essay.
A romp with his best friend, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Clark Kent, inspires Dennis to write a narrative essay. Recently, Mom asked Dennis to put a leash on Clark Kent so they could take the dog to the veterinarian for shots. Clark gave them all a merry chase! There's lots of action to love here.
In this third installment of the The Read and Write Series, children's book author and writing teacher, Darcy Pattison, entertains kids while also teaching them how-to-write. This book packages a complete narrative essay lesson plan into an engaging story about a boy and his dog. Adding sensory details is demonstrated on each page and on the mentor text essay. Students are reminded to add transition words and use great verbs. Who would know that writing essays could be so simple and fun?
This story has multiple levels. Young kids will revel in the exciting story of chasing a dog around the house. Elementary students will rejoice that learning essay writing is so much fun. And teachers will find this the easiest writing lesson they've ever done-and the most effective. Buy this amazing story to fascinate a kid (and teach them something in the process).
THE READ AND WRITE SERIES
- I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay, Book 1
- I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay, Book 2
- My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay, Book 3
- My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay, Book 4 (forthcoming)
