But first he will have to explore yet another strange land. And when he finally does return home, he will have yet more dangerous enemies to face.This is the exciting conclusion to the series by best-selling author Mary Pope Osborne, retelling Homer's Odyssey, one of the most thrilling adventure stories of all time. This volume includes: Book Four: The Gray-Eyed GoddessBook Five: Return to IthacaBook Six: The Final Battle

     Brave Odysseus is far from home, tossed by stormy seas, and cursed by an angry one-eyed giant. If he ever wants to see his family again, he will have to face hungry cannibals, outwit a beautiful witch, and sail past a six-headed serpent. His journey is the ultimate test of endurance and courage. In this exciting series, best-selling author Mary Pope Osborne retells Homer's Odyssey, one of the most thrilling adventure stories of all time.

    Nancy is thrilled to be making cupcakes for the bake sale! But will she remember to follow all of Mom's directions?Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes, a Level One I Can Read adventure, is carefully crafted using short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own. Contains a glossary of Fancy Nancy’s fancy words.

    . . lots of hair, when Disney Tangled comes to theaters Holiday 2010! With super simple text and full-color illustrations, this Step 1 reader is based on Disney’s swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy.

    If you’ve ever questioned how to make math stations work, you’ll find this photo-filled, idea-packed resource invaluable. This book extends Debbie Diller’s best-selling work on literacy work stations and classroom design to the field of mathematics, detailing how to set up, manage, and keep math stations going throughout the year. There’s even a chapter devoted solely to organizing and using math manipulatives. Each chapter includes:Key concepts based on NCTM and state math standardsMath vocabulary resources and literature linksSuggested materials to include at each station for the corresponding math content strandIdeas for modeling, troubleshooting, differentiating, and assessmentReflection questions for professional development Throughout the book, Diller has included hundreds of colored photos showing math work stations in action from a variety of classrooms in which she has worked. Charts, reproducible forms, and math work stations icons are included to provide everything you’ll need to get started with stations in your classroom right away.

    After all, they are lavender. They are glittery. And best of all, they come in a silver case. So when Bree tells Nancy all about her trip to the eye doctor, Nancy can't help but wonder if her own eyesight is perhaps getting a little blurry too. . . .Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spetacles is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.

    Get a load of greedy Multiply, a big guy who hoards numbers together, and stand amazed by mysterious Pi, who goes on and on and on . . . to Infinity!   Multiply your number know-how with Basher’s unique one-stop guide to the building blocks of mathematics. Packed with top tips and memorable characters, this is an essential book for students ages 8 and up.

    But when another player is injured, Coach puts Noah in. And soon, the outcome of the game rests on his shoulders.

    Originally published as a single two-year volume, Level 1 (Grade 1, this book) and Level 2 (Grade 2, available separately) have been redesigned as two separate simple-to-use one-year programs. Grade Recommendation: Grade 1.

    This is not just a SILLY WISH. It is instead the start of a VERY IMPORTANT idea. But what she needs is a PLOT. A BRILLIANT plot. Introducing readers to a new warm and loveable character, Violet Mackerel’s Brilliant Plot is a story not to be missed.

    Discover a lepe of leopards, a company of parrots, and a stream of minnows in this glorious visual introduction to the animal kingdom sumptuously illustrated by internationally acclaimed picture-book artist, Brian Wildsmith.

    Kid-pleasing riddles paired with mystifying images give clues to guess: What creature made that pile of twigs, mass of leaves, frothy spittle, and so on...And why? As with the other books, answers are found by opening a generous gatefold and revealing full-color photographs.

    Through Melvin’s view of the world, this book encourages children in a fun-loving, unique way to actually want to brush their teeth. By promoting brushing, flossing, and regular visits to the dentist, Melvin shows readers young and old how to make sure they will have happy teeth and healthy smiles that will last them a lifetime!

    Beautiful pictures by Terry Widener accompany every song, and the book also features illustrated lyrics, guitar chords, historical notes, and a wonderful 12-song CD recorded exclusively for this collection by Peter Yarrow.Songs include:Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be?  -  This Old Man  -  The Green Grass Grew  -  Mary Had a Little Lamb  -  A-Tisket, A-Tasket  -  Lavender Blue  - Row, Row, Row Your Boat   - Pop! Goes the Weasel

    The stories come from Ireland, Germany, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, England, Flanders and Scandinavia.

    This book is ideal for reluctant readers and features full-color art.

    Big, full color photos show an animal concealed in its habitat. A flip of the page reveals the hidden animal. Test your skills at spotting these cleverly disguised critters and learn about the ways animals adapt to their environments.

    Each title in the series features grade level appropriate vocabulary, and fun, colorful exercises. Our unique approach to reading, which includes elements of both phonics and whole language instruction, will make learning to read easy.

    Part 2, Lessons 86-170

    It consists of phonetically arranged word lists for students to practice their growing phonics skills. In a word list there are no context clues, so the learner must rely on his mastery of letter sounds. For instance, if your child can pronounce each word in this list correctly – pot, pat, pit, put, pet – he knows his short vowel sounds, and you can move on to long vowels! If not, he needs more practice, and Classical Phonics is the most effective tool we know of to address the repetition that young ones need when learning to read. Classical Phonics can be used as a supplement to any phonics program, and covers nearly all English phonograms and sounds taught through second grade. Classical Phonics is your handy tool for phonics practice and for building confident readers.

    Students will learn about the diet, habitats, and physical characteristics of these poisonous snakes.

    But when Mama is sent back to Mexico for not having citizenship papers, Jose and his Papa face an uncertain future. What will it be like to visit Mama in Tijuana? When will she be able to come home? Award-winning children's book author Rene Colato Lainez tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation with exquisite tenderness. He is donating a portion of his royalties to the Centro Madre Assunta, a refuge for women and children who are waiting to be reunited with their families in the United States. Joe Cepeda's bright and engaging illustrations bring this story of hope to vivid life."

    Comes with a 24-page teaching guide. For use with Grades 1-2. Correlates with Guided Reading Levels J-K. Contains a sturdy storage unit.

    What will Lyle’s friends think when he uses his special gift to teach his friends a lesson?This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level I and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 2nd grade.

    Follow simple step-by-step instructions and start drawing, painting, printing and making models.

    From Sandra Boynton—as it could only come from Boynton—an inventive exuberant jumble of a book for the young reader. Amazing Cows is a picture book, a storybook, a book of fun and games—it’s all those things in one. Plus it even includes a startling recording of Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero Completely Unraveled for Orchestra and Kazoos” performed by Sandra Boynton & The Highly Irritating Orchestra, for download. (Running time is 17:14, but seems MUCH longer.) A work of pure obsession, Amazing Cows celebrates cows and offbeat cowness with a miscellany of cow stories, cow poems, cow jokes, and other bovine ephemera. Along the way, expect lively guest appearances by ducks, pigs, and excessive numbers of chickens. There’s a song: "It Had to Be Moo." A game: "Find the Hidden Cows." Famous Barnyard Composers (surely you’ve heard of Wolfgang Amadeus Moozart and Johann Sebastian Bockbockbock). Knock-knock jokes, a cow myth, and an Amazing Cow comic-book adventure: "Trouble on Zebblor 7." Cow fashion. Cow Limericks. How to Speak Cow. Plus so much mooer.Amazing Cows is full-color, 96 pages long, and packed with the kind of silly fun that young readers adore, especially when they can read it to themselves—and then read it to their parents, and then to their little brothers, and then to the family dog. Or the family cow.

    Your first- and second-graders can learn more about the secrets that are awaiting them outside! In The Outdoor Secrets Companion you will find nature study ideas, simple projects, beautiful nature poetry, gentle lesson plans, and additional non-twaddle book suggestions that correspond with the stories in Outdoor Secrets.

    Thousands of passengers are carried to their destinations everyday by passenger trains. Full-color photographs and appealing, simple text will make readers feel like they are along for the ride.

    She spends her days comparing herself with other animals in the forest and imagining what it would be like to be them, only to end up disappointed again and again when she finds she cannot transform herself into someone new. At last, when Chrissie is ready to give up all hope, she has a conversation with God. She begs him to make her into a creature like the wonderful animals she has seen, but God has something better in mind. He explains why He has made Chrissie the way she is. He then directs her to the pond, where Chrissie finally captures a vision of herself as God sees her. She realizes her shell is not empty after all and that God loves her just the way she is.

    This fully-illustrated book for 8–12-year-olds details every animal, bird and insect in scripture, from antelopes to camels, donkeys to fleas, pigs to worms—100 in all. Descriptions of each creature are provided, along with details of their importance in Bible times. Intriguing “Did You Know?” sidebars highlight some of the weird and amazing aspects of the animal world. It’s all wrapped up in a bright, colorful package that kids will love.

    Each title uses simple text and vibrant photographs to introduce one important bug feature or behavior. In "Bug Parts," children learn about the body parts that bugs have, how they are different, and how they are used.

    Children will learn about the history of space shuttles, the advanced technology aboard, and how these vehicles perform their missions.

    Brief text and pictures portray the characteristics and habits of beavers.

    When the other animals annoy him, he snorts and charges right for them.One day, an aardvark decides not to run, and Remy’s horn gets stuck in a tree! The forgiving aardvark gathers termites to slowly eat away the wood and free Remy—not only of his situation but of his impatient ways.So as Remy experienced strange new sensationsHe took a crash course in the virtue of patience.He waited through rain and he waited through thunderHe waited through birds climbing over and under…He waited through elephant balancing acts Until little by little, he learned to relax.

    A picnic will be fun for everyone! Rain or shine, this springtime 6x9 reader will delight emerging readers.

    Humans use only ten percent of their brains. If you cross your eyes, theyll stay that way. You may have heard these common sayings and beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Lets

    This book introduces readers to what dragons are, how dragon stories differ across the globe, and where dragon stories originated.

    It's Valentine's Day and all the kids in Ms. Jacobs's class can't wait for the special party. They make valentines and decorate their classroom, but when it comes time for the party, there's a terrible surprise-all of the valentine treats have disappeared! Where can they be? Help the kids find the missing treats! Each book comes with twenty glittery pom-pom stickers for decorating the pages in the book or to use for the Valentine's crafts described on the last page.