Best of
2nd-Grade
2006
Goldie
Ellen Miles - 2006
They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy.Then, Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever who needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet. Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?
A to Z Mysteries: Books A-Z [Complete Set]
Ron Roy - 2006
Rex, The Unwilling Umpire, The Vampire's Vacation, The White Wolf, The X'ed-Out X-Ray, The Yellow Yacht, and The Zombie Zone.
Detective Camp
Ron Roy - 2006
The kids are following the planned clues when they stumble upon a real crime. This exciting extension to the A to Z Mysteries chapter book series features favorite characters, a longer plot, alphabet clues, and a 26-letter message hidden in the art.“I will be so sad when I have read Z, and there will be no more Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose.”—Jack P.“I think if you’re not that busy, you could do every letter again.”—Abigail D. With the publication of The Zombie Zone in April 2005, the A to Z Mysteries series was complete. But, A to Z fans, no need to fear . . . the A to Z Mysteries Super Editions are here! The fans wanted more, and they’re getting it—more adventure, more illustrations, more Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose—all in a book nearly double the length of standard A to Z Mysteries. The alphabet may be finished, but A to Z fun keeps on coming!From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Summer Spell
Sue Bentley - 2006
Suddenly her summer looks much brighter!
Unwrapping the Pharaohs: How Egyptian Archaeology Confirms the Biblical Timeline
John F. Ashton - 2006
Explore the extraordinary pyramids and artifacts of this ancient civilization from a biblical worldview with archaeologists Dr. John Ashton and David Down. Ashton and Down do not disappoint as they dare to reveal the remarkable corroboration between the Old Testament Bible records and Egypt's historical documents and archaeological finds.Using historically confirmed dates in later Egyptian history and the years between events recorded in the Bible, Ashton and Down construct a timeline of the kings of Egypt which dates back to just two centuries before the biblical dating of Noah's flood. Abraham, Joseph, Moses and Jesus each spent part of their lives in Egypt. In recent years, however, liberal teachers and professors have used the traditional Egyptian chronology to undermine the truth of the biblical record found in the Old Testament book of Exodus.Unwrapping the Pharaohs takes you back in time to study famous Egyptians, their dynasties and structures such as:• Tutankhamen, the boy-king• Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh• Cleopatra• Seneferu, the world's greatest pyramid builder• Pharaohs of the Bible• The Great Sphinx of Giza• The Lost Pyramid on the Saqqara Plateau• And many more intriguing people and placesBoth Christian believers and skeptics will find this well documented and beautifully illustrated research fascinating.Bonus Content:Packaged with this excellent educational resource for those enthralled by history, archaeology and the Bible, is a 90-minute DVD offering a breathtaking journey through the pyramids and temples of Egypt with author and archaeologist David Down.
Snowflake
Kristin Earhart - 2006
He is taken to Fox Creek Farm, where Emily, Anna, and Mandy volunteer to care for him. As winter approaches, they worry that Snowflake will be cold. So, the girls plan a sleigh ride to help raise money to buy Snowflake a blanket!
Castle: Medieval Days and Knights (A Sabuda & Reinhart Pop-up Book)
Kyle Olmon - 2006
Over fifteen intricate pop-ups accompany Kyle Olmon's fascinating text, which guides readers through the different aspects of life in a medieval castle. Readers will learn about knighting ceremonies, battles, and feasts. The true majesty of castles is fully realized when this book is opened to reveal a stunning 3-dimensional medieval world. Illustrations by Tracy Sabin
The Art Contest: No Cheating Allowed! (Spongebob Squarepants)
Steven Banks - 2006
However, when he discovers that his archenemy, Squilliam Fancyson, is not only a member of the club but a judge at the contest, Squidward vows to win no matter what it takes -- even if it means tricking SpongeBob into cheating for him!
The Cat in Numberland
Ivar Ekeland - 2006
and Mrs. Hilbert’s Hotel Infinity, the resident cat is puzzled. The hotel is fully booked — the rooms are full of Numbers, both Odds and Evens — yet guests continue to arrive. When Zero shows up, there’s a massive room switching, and he stays, even though Mr. Hilbert insists he’s not really a Number. Then the Letters appear and everyone still has a room, even though no Numbers have left. No matter how many guests arrive or depart, the hotel accommodates them all, and is always full. But when the Fractions arrive, demanding rooms, real chaos threatens. Can an ingenious solution be found to house them all?Based on mathematician David Hilbert’s famous paradox of the Grand Hotel, The Cat in Numberland offers a refreshingly clear explanation of infinity for readers of all ages. John O’Brien’s imaginative line drawings further elucidate the complex concept, as well as simple functions like addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock
Sheila Bair - 2006
One day, their grandpa offers them a plan--for ten straight weeks he will give them each one dollar. But there is a catch! For each dollar they save, he will match it. If they spend it, they get nothing.
Lost in Time: A Medieval Adventure
Steven Banks - 2006
After a freak accident, SpongeBob and Patrick find themselves back in medieval times where they are mistaken for great knights and sent to rescue the princess from the evil, one-eyed lord's jellyfish dragon! Can SpongeBob and Patrick save the princess? Will they ever return to Bikini Bottom?
Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water?
Robert E. Wells - 2006
He also touches on water pollution and our responsibility to keep our water clean.
The Best Sleepover Ever!
Katharine Holabird - 2006
Can Angelina have the best sleepover ever and still get the lead role?
A Very Special Secret
Katharine Holabird - 2006
But when Alice and Sophie are chosen to be the star ballerinas in the big performance, Angelina feels very left out. Has Angelina lost her best friends forever?
Magical Creatures
Meg Clibbon - 2006
Who better to playfully explore these beasts than those impresarios of imagination, Meg and Lucy Clibbon? This creative team presents a fun-filled guide to more than 20 mythical beings. Prepare to meet creatures great (bad-tempered giants are best avoided) and small (dwarves are small in stature but big on brains). You’ll also encounter old favorites—from the mysterious Sphinx to the elusive Loch Ness Monster—and new surprises, like the Australian Bunyip. Other featured creatures include, Unicorns, Trolls, Mermaids, The Phoenix, Centaurs, Werewolves, Fairies Playful profiles for each offer a description spiced with the wit and luscious illustrations of the beasts and the panoramic landscapes they occupy.
The Fairy Godmother Takes a Break
Tony Bradman - 2006
The Fairy Godmother is tired of helping everyone else live happily ever after because nobody ever thanks her, and she's had enough, but can she really quit her job?
Endangered Bats
Bobbie Kalman - 2006
People often treat bats in thoughtless ways by disturbing their colonies in caves and other places where bats make roosts. This amazing book gives a close-up view of these magnificent mammals and helps children understand why bats should be protected. Clear text and astonishing photographs help explain: how a bat's body works; what a nursery colony is; how bat habitats are being destroyed; how people are working to help bats.
Masters of the Renaissance: Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and More
Jim Weiss - 2006
Format: 15 tracks, Audio CDPublisher: Greathall ProductionsNarrator: Jim WeissISBN: 1882513886
Winter Wishes and Other Stories
Emma Thomson - 2006
There are three Felicity Wishes' short stories in this Christmas special, featuring Felicity and her fairy friends.
The Tall Book of Nursery Tales
Raina Moore - 2006
Full list of tales:1. Little Red Riding Hood2. City Mouse, Country Mouse3. The Gingerbread Man4. Cinderella5. The Three Bears6. Jack and the Beanstalk7. Chicken Little8. The Tortoise and the Hare9. The Little Red Hen10. The Ugly Duckling11. The Three Little Pigs12. The Princess and the PeaAges 4+
If You Were an Interjection
Nancy Loewen - 2006
WOW! YIPPEE! YIKES! WOOHOO! If you were an interjection, what else could you do?
Beyonce
Terri Dougherty - 2006
Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known personages garnered public attention.
Backyard Bug Battle
Scott Nickel - 2006
Written in graphic-novel format.
If You Were a Preposition
Nancy Loewen - 2006
You could go WITH you friends INTO the movie theater. What else could you do if you were a preposition?
Primary Mathematics 2A Teacher's Guide
Kho Tek Hong - 2006
Standards edition, Singapore Primary Mathematics Teacher's Guide for course 2A.
Developing Mathematics with Pattern Blocks, Grades K-5
Paul Swan - 2006
A complete guide to teaching with pattern blocks, this full-color resource book includes lessons, blackline masters with answers, hundreds of illustrations, challenge activities and ample suggestions for class discussion.
Up on Denali: Alaska's Wild Mountain
Shelley Gill - 2006
Employing the Gill-Cartwright signature style of mingling fiction and fact, this book is brimming with fun and fascinating information and wonder about the tallest, coldest, wildest mountain in America.