Collection: Children

Frederick Frederickson has a food-chain theory about life. There are lions, like the school bully. Gazelles, like the bullied kids. There are meerkats, and the fleas that live on the butts of meerkats. Frederick's a flea.

Fifth grade is off to a terrible start when Frederick is sent to a disciplinary camp for troublesome boys. His fellow troop mates--Nosebleed, Specs, The Professor, and little-yet-lethal Ant Bite--are terrifying. But in between trust-building exercises and midnight escape attempts, a tenuous friendship grows between them. Which is lucky, because a Category 5 hurricane is coming and everyone will have to work together--lions and fleas alike--to survive!

Kate Beasley outdoes herself in this hilarious, whip-smart tale of brotherhood, survival, and what it really means to be a friend.

Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture--and into the ancient roots from within its traditions have grown.

Build Mastery of Language Skills with Fun, Daily Practice for Sixth Graders!

180 Days(TM) of Language for 6th Grade Workbook Features:

• A full page of easy-to-follow practice for every day of the school year
• Age-appropriate activities that build grammar skills and boost confidence
• Diagnostic tools to record and assess progress and learning needs along the way

Engaging, Daily Learning Activities: Students learn best with short, consistent practice. This language arts workbook offers standards-based activities for every day of the school year to help build grammar skills. Perfect for sixth graders, each page supports steady progress without overwhelming learners.

Grammar Practice That's Fun and Effective: Featuring one page of purposeful practice per day, students enhance their skills through a variety of engaging ELA exercises that reinforce punctuation, parts of speech, spelling, sentence structure, and more.

Perfect for Homeschool and Classroom Learning: Parents love that this teacher-approved workbook makes at-home learning easy, while teachers trust it for classroom and small-group instruction. Ideal for homeschool, extra practice, or children who need a little more support, this middle school workbook fits seamlessly into any learning routine.

Track and Support Progress With Ease: Helpful overview pages explain what children are learning and offer tips to support them throughout their learning journey. The included answer key and other diagnostic tools make it easy to track and assess progress and learning needs along the way.

About Our Best-Selling Workbook Series: The 180 Days(TM) of Practice series by Shell Education provides standards-based, daily activities that engage students in learning language, reading, writing, spelling, science, social studies, social-emotional learning, mathematics, and more! The easy-to-use workbooks are aligned with college and career readiness and state standards--perfect for both classroom and at-home learning.

Humphrey is the favorite pet in Room 26, but will he also be a favorite at the pet show? Find out in this sixth book in the popular chapter book series.

When A.J. brings Humphrey to the town pet show, he's sure Humphrey will win a prize. But Humphrey isn't convinced. There are all kinds of animals in the show--from dogs and cats to parrots and even something called a bearded dragon!

Humphrey tries to impress the judges with some tricks, but when a dog noses a little too close to him, Og the Frog saves the day with the most impressive trick of all. And Humphrey realizes that a great friend is the best prize ever.

With cute illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey's Tiny Tales are just right for emerging readers.

Reinforce grade-level, standards-based math skills with this collection of 100 eye-catching, reproducible practice pages. The pages can be used any time students need to work independently and are formatted to boost motivation and fun. The perfect way to support students who need extra practice with numbers and counting, place value, addition, subtraction, time, measurement, shapes, graphs, and more!

From the acclaimed author of The Lemonade War comes a new book starring two smart girls determined to liven up their town--one epic prank at a time.

Odawahaka has always been too small for Maggie's big scientific ideas. Between her stuck-in-a-rut mom, her grumpy grandpop, and the lifetime supply of sludgy soda in the fridge, it's hard for Maggie to imagine a change.

But when Lena moves in with her creative spirit and outrageous perspective, middle school takes off with a bang. Someone starts pulling the kind of pranks that send their rule-loving new principal into an uproar--complete with purple puffs of smoke, parachuting mice, and a scavenger hunt that leads to secret passageways. Suddenly the same-old football games, election for class president, and embarrassing stories feel almost exciting. And for the first time in her life, Maggie begins to wonder if there might be more to Odawahaka than she ever saw coming!

Humorous, smart, and full of small-town heart, Nothing But Trouble will have mischief-loving readers caught up in the cleverness and determination of two girls who can't be held down.

Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica's sports books and Dan Gutman's Baseball Card Adventures, New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green gives readers a thrilling new addition to his bestselling Baseball Great series.

Josh's life has just fallen apart. His father will no longer be coaching the travel baseball team and is moving to Florida, forcing his mom and little sister to move into a small apartment on the wrong side of town. To make matters worse, the new coach of the travel team is an unforgiving drill sergeant.

But then Benji tells Josh of a home-run derby in which the winner gets a brand-new house. All Josh has to do to qualify is hit twenty home runs during his travel-team season. With Benji and Jaden's help, Josh is hoping to hit it out of the park and save his family, because if he strikes out, he may just lose everything.

Become an expert on the stars in the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!

Did you know that comets are sometimes called "hairy stars?" Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because the moon doesn't have an atmosphere? You'll learn this and much more as you become an expert on the objects in the sky. Plus, this book contains a special section in the back all about the August 2017 total eclipse of the sun that will be visible throughout most of the United States.

Amaze your friends with all you've learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! There's even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!

How did a spontaneous protest outside of a New York City bar fifty years ago spark a social movement across America? Find out about the history of LGBTQ rights in this Who HQ title.

In the early-morning hours of June 28, 1969, police arrived at the Stonewall Inn's doors and yelled, "Police! We're taking the place!" But the people in this New York City neighborhood bar, members of the LGBTQ community, were tired of being harassed. They rebelled in the streets, turning one moment into a civil rights movement and launching the fight for equality among LGBTQ people in the United States.

Told as a series of interviews, photos, texts, social media hits, and videogame screenshots, The Tapper Twins Go Viral is a laugh-a-page story about online fame and shame, with internet pro-tips and a serious lesson about digital citizenship.

Claudia Tapper just doesn't get it: How is it possible that the video of the best breakup song she's ever written is watched by virtually nobody, when her brother Reese's completely moronic 2-second clip of an video game wipeout ends up being the hottest thing online at Culvert Prep? Unfortunately, Claudia's bold declaration of injustice sets the stage for the bet of her life: Which of the Tapper twins can get more online followers in a week? She had better top Reese's rapidly escalating popularity or she can kiss her social life goodbye if she loses the bet and is forced to post the most embarrassing video imaginable!

It is Matt's tenth birthday and he gets a lousy old pen from his rich Grandma Deb. But Matt does not like to write. What was Grandma Deb thinking...The pen turns out to be magical and soon Matt will learn that he has to help an elf clan to defeat King Gris before he destroys the Elf Land.Scope and Sequence Analysis: Explore detailed scope and sequence and read a sample chapter for each title on Simple Words Books' website.

Step: #4 Early Decodable Chapter Books
Decodability: 91.2%
Word Count: 7096 words
Chapters: 16

• Irregular - taught: 1,521 words, 15 unique words, 21.4% of the word count. (a, the, to, are, do, of, does, from, they, was, you, have, says, there, what, Mr., Mrs.)
• Short vowels: 1,833 words, 136 unique words, 25.8% of the word count.
• Blends: 1,182 words, 149 unique words, 16.7% of the word count.
• Digraphs: 543 words, 73 unique words, 7.7% of the word count.
• FLSZ: 384 words, 37 unique words, 5.4% of the word count.
• Double consonants: 187 words, 4 unique words, 2.6% of the word count.
• -ng, -nk: 223 words, 33 unique words, 3.1% of the word count.
• -all: 80 words, 9 unique words, 1.1% of the word count.
• Open syllables: 527 words, 9 unique words, 7.4% of the word count.
• Silent e: 14 words, 3 unique words, 0.2% of the word count.
• -tch: 3 words, 1 unique word, 0.0% of the word count.
• Ctr r: 71 words, 3 unique words, 1.0% of the word count.
• Vowel teams: 106 words, 13 unique words, 1.5% of the word count.
• -old, -ost: 27 words, 6 unique words, 0.38% of the word count.
• Y vowel: 22 words, 3 unique words, 0.3% of the word count.
• Suffix -ing: 4 words, 15 unique words, 0.66% of the word count.
• Compound: 35 words, 7 unique words, 0.5% of the word count.
• Multisyllabic: 180 words, 46 unique words, 2.5% of the word count.
• Irregular - other: 96 words, 10 unique words, 1.4% of the word count.
• Pre-teach words: 15 words, 6 unique words, 0.2% of the word count.

Series: Spelling Pen
Genre: Fantasy
Category: Decodable Chapter Book #5 Novice Step
Publisher: Simple Words Books
Author: Cigdem Knebel

Finding engaging decodable books that match young readers' skills can be challenging, but the right selections can foster a lifelong love of reading.

Simple Words Books help striving readers to become better readers. Our books are designed to enhance fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, and comprehension while building confidence. Each carefully chosen word ensures success, not frustration.

Our "big-kid" chapter books align with UFLI and many major reading programs. Explore free downloadable comprehension and decodable phonics workbooks on our website.

2016-2017 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Master List
2016 Best Children's Book of the Year--Historical Fiction List, Bank Street College
2016 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People Grades 4-6
2017-2018 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award Master List
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2016--CBC/NCSS
2018-2019 Volunteer State Book Award Middle School List

STARRED REVIEW! "Kidd writes with insight and restraint, creating a richly layered opus that hits every note to perfection...Beautifully written and earnestly delivered, the novel rolls to an inexorable, stunning conclusion readers won't soon forget."--Kirkus Reviews starred review

STARRED REVIEW! "Along the way, Billie comes to grips with her own prejudices, inherited from her parents, in a way that is both lyrical and honest. In a year in which news events have made it clear that the civil rights movement is far from over, titles like Kidd's have special resonance. His focus on a lesser-known historical event provides a window into the past..."--Booklist starred review

Thirteen-year-old Billie Sims doesn't think her hometown of Anniston, Alabama, should be segregated, but few of the town's residents share her opinion. As equality spreads across the country and the Civil Rights Movement gathers momentum, Billie can't help but feel stuck--and helpless--in a stubborn town too set in its ways to realize that the world is passing it by. So when Billie learns that the Freedom Riders, a group of peace activists riding interstate buses to protest segregation, will be traveling through Anniston on their way to Montgomery, she thinks that maybe change is finally coming and her quiet little town will shed itself of its antiquated views. But what starts as a series of angry grumbles soon turns to brutality as Anniston residents show just how deep their racism runs. The Freedom Riders will resume their ride to Montgomery, and Billie is now faced with a choice: stand idly by in silence or take a stand for what she believes in. Through her own decisions and actions and a few unlikely friendships, Billie is about to come to grips with the deep-seated prejudice of those she once thought she knew, and with her own inherent racism that she didn't even know she had.

Master storyteller David Baldacci is back with Vega Jane, the heroine from his instant #1 global bestselling and award-winning fantasy series.

This is it. Vega Jane's time. She's been lied to her whole life, so she breaks away from Wormwood, the only home she's ever known, in search of the truth. She battles horrors to fight her way across the Quag with her best friend, Delph, and her mysterious canine, Harry Two. Against all odds, they survive unimaginable dangers and make it through.And into a new world that's even worse. Not because deadly beasts roam the cobblestones, but because the people are enslaved but don't even know it. It's up to Vega, Delph, Harry Two and their new comrade, Petra, to take up the fight against a foe that's unrivaled in savagery and cunning. Not only is Vega's life and the lives of her friends on the line, but whether she triumphs or fails will determine whether a whole world survives. Beloved author David Baldacci delivers a shockwave of destruction and shattering revelations in The Width of the World, book three in his instant #1 global bestselling Vega Jane series.

The flower patch has always been the same.

Purples hang with other Purples.
Blues hang with Blues.
Talls hang with Talls.
Shorts hang with Shorts.

But when Purple moves into the Blue Patch, Blue just isn't sure how he feels about that!

Fortunately, Blue's Mom is around to point out how much Blue and his friends can learn from the wind, the rain, and the bees, who treat all flowers the same. Will Blue start to see things from a different lens? Find out in award-winning author Julia Cook's timely and important tale teaching the skill of valuing the differences in others.

Introduce the topics of cultural diversity and racial prejudice to students in grades K through 6. Help children develop emotional intelligence skills in learning to accept and value differences in others.

The Judgmental Flower is the eighth installment of the Building Relationships series which supports social competence. Tips for parents and educators are located at the end of the story to encourage understanding and greater acceptance of differences.

The series also includes:

• Making Friends Is an Art
• Table Talk
• I Want to Be the Only Dog
• Hygiene... You Stink!
• Peer Pressure Gauge
• Tease Monster
• Cliques Just Don't Make Cents
• Rumor Has It...