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This illustrated book offers the true story of how a poor African girl was able to attend school after receiving a goat as a gift through a special international project and then sell its milk to get the money needed to buy her books. Reprint.
When Fletcher Perry mysteriously wins the bid for a genuine mummy's coffin at a magician's tag sale, he decides to use it as a prop in his upcoming magic show at school. Then Fletcher and his new assistant, the mega-popular Arielle Torres, find themselves unexpectedly transported via the coffin back to King Tut's temple, where Fletcher's modern-day magic tricks attract the attention of the young king's guardians. Thinking Fletcher must be a powerful sorcerer, the guardians press him into service as the king's special protector. Fletcher and Arielle, however, know that Tut is destined to die in his teens, and so the race is on for them to decipher the message on a mysterious amulet, locate their missing coffin, and get home before Fletcher's magic is revealed to be just so much hocus-pocus. This action-packed adventure is unstoppable. Abracadabra Tut pulls readers into an exciting journey filled with stage magic, mystery, chariots, cobras, and historical intrigue.
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"One Cow and Counting" combines the clear and compelling prose of award winning children's author Page McBrier with the rich, fantastic illustrations and textual interjections of widely-published illustrator Regan Dunning. Commemorating Heifer International's 70th Anniversary, the duo have created a book that enlightens and entertains at each new reading. Young and old alike will revel in the layers of humor and information surrounding the tale of an organization making a difference in our world. Business-suited cows and goats promote a career in cheese-making. A water buffalo, the "living tractor" of Southeast Asia, drives... a tractor. "Baconophobia" is finally explained. All this and a lot more fun await you in "One Cow and Counting."
Animals are Oliver Moffitt's business, and there is no pet-care job he can't handle. So it should be no problem for him to take care of Princess Fluffy, a pampered cat. But when Princess Fluffy gets loose and disappears inside a spooky, boarded-up house, Oliver calls on his friends to help him find the missing cat.
Meet the young reporters as they print the first edition of the Treehouse times, with offices in Amy's treehouse.
Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many.
The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book! What a campout! Gus brings a granola bar. Mickey brings a TV! But who brought the tent? Both boys learn a lot about wants versus needs in one unforgettable day in the woods. (Social Studies Topic: Economics/Wants & Needs)
Jamie Kolker is a huge fan of Hecula the He-Beast, a comic book monster, until one day he gets his hands on the artist's program, which somehow releases the monster into the real world.
The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book! Zack's cupcake went missing, and someone ate the evidence. Is Tyler innocent--or guilty? Only the Student Court can decide! (Social Studies Topic: Civics/Justice System)