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The Comeback Challenge
by Matt ChristopherMark Conway is staying with his grandparents while his parents fight over whom he'll live with after they divorce. He's become a valued member of the school soccer team and seems to be coping with the changes in his life. Or is he?
Comeback of the Home Run Kid (Matt Christopher)
by Matt ChristopherSylvester Coddmyer III, star of "The Kid Who Only Hit Homers" and "Return of the Home Run Kid" is about to face his biggest challenge yet. He sprains his ankle and wonders how he will hit homers--or even singles--when every swing means pain.
The Coming to America Cookbook: Delicious Recipes and Fascinating Stories from America's Many Cultures
by Joan D'Amico Karen E. DrummondCOOK UP A HEAPING DISH OF CULTURE WITH TASTY RECIPES FROM AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS Who knew culture could be so delicious? In THE COMING TO AMERICA COOKBOOK, you'll discover how America's immigrants have lived and dined over the centuries. This scrumptious survey of a wide variety of cuisine--Mexican, Irish, Chinese, Moroccan, Turkish, Ethiopian, Nigerian, and many more--blends together an appetizing mix of kid-friendly recipes and fun food facts throughout each chapter. Kids will have a great time learning about each culture's distinctive foods and traditions while they cook up easy and yummy recipes, including: NAAN, a bread made with yogurt, which is a staple of Indian cooking SAVORY SHRIMP OVER RICE, a recipe from Northern Italy passed down through generations BRATWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT, a favorite dish of Wisconsin, where many Germans settles in the nineteenth century BANANA STRAWBERRY BATIDOS, icy Cuban drinks that are as common as cola in cities with many Cuban residents, such as Miami DUTCH WINDMILL COOKIES, which are traditionally made in the Netherlands at Christmas time THE COMING TO AMERICA COOKBOOK also includes information on cooking tools and skills, with important rules for kitchen safety and cleaning up.
Communication Models for the Study of Mass Communications: Socio-cultural Perspectives - Contributions Of Ethnic Groups And Communities (Visita Ser.)
by Denis Mcquail Sven WindahlPresents the main existing models of the mass communications process which have been developed during the last thirty years, providing brief descriptions of the most significant concepts and ideas in the study of mass communication, using graphic and verbal models.
The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka: Charlie And The Chocoolate Factory; Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakeCharlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator together in a single bumper volume with phizz-whizzing new Roald Dahl branding!In CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Mr Willy Wonka opened the gates of his amazing factory to Charlie Bucket, our hero, and four repulsive children. They are Augustus Gloop (greedy), Veruca Salt (spoiled), Violet Beauregard (gum-chewer) and Mike Teavee (TV addict). Next, in CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELVEVATOR, Charlie and his family find themselves orbiting the Earth with Mr Willy Wonka. WHOOSH! So grab your gizzard! Hold your hats! Pay attention please. Mr Wonka wouldn't like to lose any of you at this stage of the proceedings . . .Listen to CHARLIE and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear (Faber Children's Classics Ser. #5)
by Edward LearEdward Lear was the greatest nonsensicalist of all time. He was the inventor of the limerick and created the Jumblies and The Owl and the Pussycat. This complete edition of Lear's nonsense verse - including the limericks, longer verses, alphabets and his own illustrations - is lovingly restored and beautifully presented, for adults and children to enjoy together.
Completely Clementine (Clementine #7)
by Sara PennypackerThis delightful New York Times bestselling chapter book series, from the award-winning author of Pax, is a modern classic that has been keeping readers engaged and laughing as they follow the hijinks of Clementine, a clever and quirky third grader who&’s the most spectacular friend around. Perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Ivy + Bean! Summer is coming, and Clementine is not ready. She is not ready to start speaking to her father again, because she's still mad at him for eating meat. Instead, she gives him drawings of animals she knows would not want to be somebody's dinner. Then there is the new baby on the way. Clementine's mom sure doesn't seem ready. She's suddenly crazy about cleaning (Dad says she is nesting), but she doesn't even have a name picked out yet. Clementine just hopes the baby won't be a dud. What Clementine really isn't ready for is saying good-bye to her third grade teacher. She knows Mr. D'Matz is going to tell her all kinds of things that aren't true. Everything else may be changing around her, but that doesn't mean that Clementine has. But which is worse, saying good-bye, or not saying good-bye?READ MORE!Clementine The Talented ClementineClementine&’s LetterClementine, Friend of the WeekClementine and the Family MeetingClementine and the Spring Trip
Comprehension - Pupil Book Year 4 (PDF)
by Rachel Axten-HiggsPupils can quickly get to grips with KS2 comprehension using questions that become progressively more challenging. Fully in line with the new National Curriculum. • Clear explanations and worked examples ensure pupils grasp concepts quickly. • ‘How did you do?’ checks at the end of each topic allow pupils to self-evaluate their work. • Regular progress tests assess pupils’ understanding and give them the chance to recap on their learning. • Answers to every question provided in a pull-out section at the centre of the book.
Comprehension, Year 3 (Ready, Steady Practise! Ser. (PDF))
by Keen Kite Books StaffPupils can quickly get to grips with KS2 comprehension using questions that become progressively more challenging. Fully in line with the new National Curriculum. • Clear explanations and worked examples ensure pupils grasp concepts quickly. • ‘How did you do?’ checks at the end of each topic allow pupils to self-evaluate their work. • Regular progress tests assess pupils’ understanding and give them the chance to recap on their learning. • Answers to every question provided in a pull-out section at the centre of the book.
Confetti Girl (Little Brown Novels)
by Diana LopezApolonia "Lina" Flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl who's just looking for answers. Even though her house is crammed full of books (her dad's a bibliophile), she's having trouble figuring out some very big questions, like why her dad seems to care about books more than her, why her best friend's divorced mom is obsessed with making cascarones (hollowed eggshells filled with colorful confetti), and, most of all, why her mom died last year. Like colors in cascarones, Lina's life is a rainbow of people, interests, and unexpected changes.In her first novel for young readers, Diana López creates a clever and honest story about a young Latina girl navigating growing pains in her South Texan city.
Conrad’s Fate: Read-along/homework Pack (The Chrestomanci Series #6)
by Diana Wynne JonesGlorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones Chrestomanci novel – now a book with extra bits!
Cook School: More than 50 fun and easy recipes for your child at every age and stage
by Amanda Grant"Cook School is a practical and inspiring cookery book for young children. Parents will be thrilled by the skills their children will develop." Marguerite Patten, CBE Children's reading books, toys and games are often targeted at specific age groups, and this new book by 'one of the country's leading children's food educators', Amanda Grant teaches core cooking skills designed for children aged 3-5 years, 5-7 years and 7-10 years. Each skill is presented at the stage when a child's development, self-confidence and independence are ready. With plenty of step-by-step photographs for children to follow and easy, tasty and fun recipes that they will love to learn, this is an invaluable book for parents to help teach their kids practical kitchen skills that will remain useful throughout life. As well as explaining hygiene and kitchen safety, there are more than 50 recipes specially suited to particular age groups. Amanda Grant is a food writer, broadcaster and mother of three young children. She has written many books, mostly specializing in children's food and nutrition including Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids and Grow It, Cook It with Kids, both published by Ryland Peters & Small. She adapted and wrote the recipes for The Silver Spoon for Children (published by Phaidon). She is the food expert for Sainsbury's Little Ones magazine and writes for several other publications. Amanda is on the committee for the first ever dedicated Children's Food Festival and travels the country teaching children about good food and nutrition. Her television credits include her own series Power Food and BBC2's Food and Drink. To keep up to date with Amanda's news, take a look at www.amandagrant.com
Cook School: More than 50 fun and easy recipes for your child at every age and stage
by Amanda Grant"Cook School is a practical and inspiring cookery book for young children. Parents will be thrilled by the skills their children will develop." Marguerite Patten, CBE Children's reading books, toys and games are often targeted at specific age groups, and this new book by 'one of the country's leading children's food educators', Amanda Grant teaches core cooking skills designed for children aged 3-5 years, 5-7 years and 7-10 years. Each skill is presented at the stage when a child's development, self-confidence and independence are ready. With plenty of step-by-step photographs for children to follow and easy, tasty and fun recipes that they will love to learn, this is an invaluable book for parents to help teach their kids practical kitchen skills that will remain useful throughout life. As well as explaining hygiene and kitchen safety, there are more than 50 recipes specially suited to particular age groups. Amanda Grant is a food writer, broadcaster and mother of three young children. She has written many books, mostly specializing in children's food and nutrition including Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids and Grow It, Cook It with Kids, both published by Ryland Peters & Small. She adapted and wrote the recipes for The Silver Spoon for Children (published by Phaidon). She is the food expert for Sainsbury's Little Ones magazine and writes for several other publications. Amanda is on the committee for the first ever dedicated Children's Food Festival and travels the country teaching children about good food and nutrition. Her television credits include her own series Power Food and BBC2's Food and Drink. To keep up to date with Amanda's news, take a look at www.amandagrant.com
Cookie Monsters
by Erika J. KendrickA fun, fast-paced novel about friendship, family, fighting for what&’s right, and standing out from the crowd while standing up for yourself. Twelve-year-old Brooklyn Ace is ready to take the Valentine World Scouts by storm and build her own cookie empire. She nearly won the top cookie selling spot last year and is determined to make her mom—who recently passed away—proud by coming in first this time around. With her fabulous best friends by her side, Brooklyn knows she&’ll become Santa Monica&’s District Cookie Queen. The crown is practically in the bag. Then Piper Parker arrives. Piper has a rich dad, a fancy hotel, and a drive to steal the cookie crown right off Brooklyn&’s head. Before long, most of the seventh grade is under Piper&’s spell. But Brooklyn is in it to win the biggest cookie war the school has ever seen. With the help of her cookie squad, her rockstar grandmother, her super cool therapist, and a lot of self-love and inner growth, maybe—just maybe—Brooklyn can end up a winner after all.
Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!) (Cooking Class)
by Deanna F. Cook57 family-friendly recipes making cooking healthy meals for kids easy and fun. Kids will love to cook, serve and eat these simple and delicious dishes.
Cooking Class Global Feast!: 44 Recipes That Celebrate the World's Cultures (Cooking Class)
by Deanna F. CookKids are invited to embark on an international food adventure without leaving their kitchens! Deanna F. Cook&’s follow-up to her best-selling Cooking Class and Baking Class features 50 kid-tested recipes inspired by culinary traditions from around the world.
Cool Jump-Rope Tricks You Can Do!: A Fun Way to Keep Kids 6 to 12 Fit Year-'Round.
by David FisherLearn the Coolest Tricks from “The World’s Best Rope Jumper.*” *Ripley’s Believe It or Not!Guinness World Record holder David Fisher is going to change the way you think about rope jumping. Cool Jump-Rope Tricks You Can Do! will teach you over 100 cool skills and tricks like the Houdini, Cat’s Cradle, and the Pretzel. Even if you have never picked up a rope before, you’ll be saying, “I DID IT!” over and over again. – It’s like a private lesson from the world’s best rope jumper! Each skill is presented with helpful hints, personal notes, step-by-step photos, and simple, clear instructions kids can use to master the tricks. Fisher also covers practical topics like selecting the right type and length of rope, the best jumping surfaces, warming up, proper jumping form, making mistakes, and safety. — Once your kids learn the basic skills and tricks in this book, there will be no end to the number of tricks they can learn and make up on their own or with friends. That’s why this book will motivate your kids to stay in shape year-round (indoors and out).
Cool Jump-Rope Tricks You Can Do!: A Fun Way to Keep Kids 6 to 12 Fit Year-'Round.
by David FisherLearn the Coolest Tricks from "The World's Best Rope Jumper.*" *Ripley's Believe It or Not! Guinness World Record holder David Fisher is going to change the way you think about rope jumping. Cool Jump-Rope Tricks You Can Do! will teach you over 100 cool skills and tricks like the Houdini, Cat's Cradle, and the Pretzel. Even if you have never picked up a rope before, you'll be saying, "I DID IT!" over and over again. - It's like a private lesson from the world's best rope jumper! Each skill is presented with helpful hints, personal notes, step-by-step photos, and simple, clear instructions kids can use to master the tricks. Fisher also covers practical topics like selecting the right type and length of rope, the best jumping surfaces, warming up, proper jumping form, making mistakes, and safety. -- Once your kids learn the basic skills and tricks in this book, there will be no end to the number of tricks they can learn and make up on their own or with friends. That's why this book will motivate your kids to stay in shape year-round (indoors and out).
Coral the Reef Fairy: The Green Fairies Book 4 (Rainbow Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsRachel and Kirsty are delighted when Coral the Reef Fairy takes them on a magical underwater journey! However, they soon meet Jack Frost's goblins, who are damaging a precious coral reef. Can the girls and Coral stop them before the beautiful reef is ruined?
Coraline
by Neil Gaiman Dave McKeanWhen a young girl ventures through a hidden door, she finds another life with shocking similarities to her own.Coraline has moved to a new house with her parents and she is fascinated by the fact that their 'house' is in fact only half a house! Divided into flats years before, there is a brick wall behind a door where once there was a corridor. One day it is a corridor again and the intrepid Coraline wanders down it. And so a nightmare-ish mystery begins that takes Coraline into the arms of counterfeit parents and a life that isn't quite right.Can Coraline get out? Can she find her real parents? Will life ever be the same again?
Coraline
by Neil Gaiman Chris RiddellThere is something strange about Coraline's new home. It's not the mist, or the cat that always seems to be watching her, nor the signs of danger that Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, her new neighbours, read in the tea leaves. It's the other house - the one behind the old door in the drawing room. Another mother and father with black-button eyes and papery skin are waiting for Coraline to join them there. And they want her to stay with them. For ever. She knows that if she ventures through that door, she may never come back.
Cosmic
by Frank Cottrell BoyceIt's one giant leap for all boy-kind in Frank Cottrell Boyce's out-of-this-world story: Cosmic.Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force-defying Cosmic rollercoaster – or to be offered the chance to drive a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up.This edition of Cosmic includes bonus material and discussion questions from Frank Cottrell Boyce and features fantastic cover artwork from Steven Lenton.
The Counterclockwise Heart
by Brian FarreyWINNER OF THE 2023 MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDS FOR MIDDLE GRADE LITERATURE In this thrilling fantasy novel from an award-winning author, a prince and a mage must untangle the riddles from their shared past to save the future of the empire--or risk seeing everything they both love destroyed.Tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . Time is running out in the empire of Rheinvelt. The sudden appearance of a strange and frightening statue foretells darkness. The Hierophants—magic users of the highest order—have fled the land. And the shadowy beasts of the nearby Hinterlands are gathering near the borders, preparing for an attack. Young Prince Alphonsus is sent by his mother, the Empress Sabine, to reassure the people while she works to quell the threat of war. But Alphonsus has other problems on his mind, including a great secret: He has a clock in his chest where his heart should be—and it&’s begun to run backwards, counting down to his unknown fate. Searching for answers about the clock, Alphonsus meets Esme, a Hierophant girl who has returned to the empire in search of a sorceress known as the Nachtfrau. When riddles from their shared past threaten the future of the empire, Alphonsus and Esme must learn to trust each other and work together to save it—or see the destruction of everything they both love.
The Counterfeit Tackle
by Matt ChristopherIdentical twins learn to accept the fact that they have different interests and abilities.
