Download or read book Jak and the Magic Nano Beans written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jak and her robotic servant, Cow, are in a pickle; Mom wants Jak to sell Cow for scrap, but Cow and Jak have become best friends. So instead of selling the rusty old robot for spare change, Jak strikes a bargain with the scrap collector: if Jak and Cow can visit the Cloud Kingdom via the Space Elevator and get hold of some magic nano-beans, Jak can keep Cow safe and sound. But what they find in space is anything but safe--and its sounds are far from soothing . . .
Download or read book Jak and the Magic Nano beans written by Carl Bowen and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jak and her robotic servant, Cow, are in a pickle; Mom wants Jak to sell Cow for scrap, but Cow and Jak have become best friends. So instead of selling the rusty old robot for spare change, Jak strikes a bargain with the scrap collector: if Jak and Cow can visit the Cloud Kingdom via the Space Elevator and get hold of some magic nano-beans, Jak can keep Cow safe and sound. But what they find in space is anything but safe--and its sounds are far from soothing . . .
Download or read book Far Out Fairy Tales written by Louise Simonson and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Classic tales with modern twists"--Cover.
Download or read book Reaching Reluctant Young Readers written by Rob Reid and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reaching Reluctant Young Readers features 150 middle-grade books. Each profiled title has the potential to hook the reluctant reader and lure them to read the entire book. To specifically encourage elementary and middle-school-age reluctant children to read, there is first a pitch to get the reader’s attention. That is followed by a short reading passage to “set the hook” and encourage the young person to read the rest of the book on their own. Further, the book contains several hundred additional recommended titles. The books selected for this collection were chosen following the criteria of reluctant reader books created by the Quick Picks committee sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. While these guidelines were designed for young adult books, they also work well for middle-grade books. The criteria include: clear writing (no convoluted long sentences with sophisticated vocabulary), high interest “hook” in the first few pages, well-defined characters, interesting plot, and familiar themes.
Download or read book Spill the Beans Whatever After 13 written by Sarah Mlynowski and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enchanting New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues with installment number 13! The New York Times bestselling series!My brother Jonah's dream has come true. We have FINALLY landed in his favorite fairy tale: Jack and the Beanstalk!It's a lot of fun meeting Jack. But then we accidentally mess up his story, which means Jack can't climb up the magic beanstalk to find the giant's riches. It's time to take matters into our own hands. Now we have to:- Make a deal with a sneaky trader- Climb a beanstalk into the sky- Try not to get eaten by a giant - Find the goose that lays golden eggsOtherwise, Jack won't get his treasure, and our troubles will be GIGANTIC . . .
Download or read book More Far Out Fairy Tales written by Carl Bowen and published by Stone Arch Books. This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready for more fractured fairy tales, more comics, and more fun? Then dive into More Far Out Fairy Tales! This collection combines five epic retellings into one action-packed, full-color graphic novel for kids. Discover what happens when Thumbelina is a tiny-but-mighty wrestler. Fight off three hungry vampires with adventurer extraordinaire Goldilocks. See how Rapunzel's story plays out when an accident in Dr. Frankenstein's lab causes her hair to come alive . . . and more! Each classic tale is reworked with a wild modern spin that young readers will love. And parents will appreciate the bonus guides to the far out twists and extra info about the original at the end of every adventure. Experience storybook favorites like never before with Far Out Fairy Tales and live AWESOMELY ever after. Includes Jak and the Magic Nano-beans; Sleeping Beauty, Magic Master; Goldilocks and the Three Vampires; Rapunzel vs. Frankenstein; and Thumbelina, Wrestling Champ.
Download or read book The Ginger Red Caterpillar written by Benjamin Harper and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. and Mrs. Mantis are out looking for food when they come across an egg. They know it will be a caterpillar soon, so they bring it home and wait for it to hatch. But when the caterpillar emerges, they are in for a surprise! The speedy red critter zooms away at high speed. The Mantises try to chase down their dinner, as more and more creatures set their sights on eating the nimble Ginger-Red Caterpillar. You've never experienced the story of "The Gingerbread Man" quite like this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
Download or read book Ninja Rella written by Joey Comeau and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cinderella's stepmother and two stepsisters treat her like dirt. Each and every day, they force her to clean their clothes, cook their meals, and only give her rags to wear and crumbs to eat. But each night, in secret and in shadows, Cinderella trains to be a ninja! More than anything, Cinderella yearns to become the Prince's personal bodyguard. When the opportunity to prove her worth to the Prince finally arrives in the form of an invitation to a royal costume ball, Cinderella's stepmother won't let her go! But this time around, Ninja-rella isn't going to take "no" for an answer . . .
Download or read book Sleeping Beauty Magic Master written by Stephanie True Peters and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a faraway land, a princess named Aurora lives in a castle, honing her enchantments amid a slumbering kingdom! When the princess was just a baby, a wicked fairy cursed the realm with unending sleep. But a kind fairy had her own spell to cast--she saved the newborn and granted the girl the gift of magic! Now, Aurora is the only one who can awaken her subjects by concocting a potion made up of the world's rarest ingredients. Faced with strange places and fantastical creatures, can Aurora succeed in her epic quest, or will the kingdom--and she--be doomed to doze forever?
Download or read book Jack and the Beanstalk written by Jasmine Brooke and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fee, fi, fo, fum! How will Jack and his beanstalk fare against a hungry giant? This interactive book retells the classic story of Jack, but this time, readers will use science, technology, engineering, and math to help the mischievous hero reach his happily ever after! Engaging STEM activities, such as charting the life cycle of beans, make these important curriculum materials fun and accessible. This unique, story-driven approach will attract even readers who are reluctant to learn science and math. Theyll love using critical thinking and creativity to engineer solutions to this famous fairy tale, making this book a valuable addition to any library.
Download or read book Thumbelina Wrestling Champ written by Alberto Rayo and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tania "Thumbelina" Pulgar may be small, but she's fierce in the wrestling ring. When her friend Jorge "The Mouse" Mendoza introduces her to a manager named Mr. Mole, she's promised a pro career full of fame and fortune. But soon Thumbelina is miserable as she's dragged from match to match and forced into a flashy new persona that just isn't a good fit. Can the little wrestler break free of Mr. Mole's hold and live her own life? Experience Hans Christian Andersen's classic like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
Download or read book Private Eye Princess and the Emerald Pea written by Martin Powell and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detective Princess King is taking on her toughest case yet: find the "pea" a priceless emerald that's disappeared from Mrs. Snell's jewelry collection. But as Princess searches for clues, she discovers that Snell Manor holds many mysteries -- from secret passageways to a towering bed of stacked mattresses. Can Princess use her sleuthing skills to solve the crime and prove she's the best private investigator in town? Experience Hans Christian Andersen's classic "The Princess and the Pea" like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
Download or read book Beauty and the Dreaded Sea Beast written by Louise Simonson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty is sailing the ocean when pirates attack and her dad is thrown overboard. Just as he sinks beneath the waves, something horrible rises--a kraken! Without hesitation, Beauty makes a deal to become the giant squid's prisoner if it rescues her dad. But as Beauty explores the island she's now marooned on, the girl discovers secret treasure that may hold the key to saving herself . . . and the sea beast. Experience Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's classic "The Beauty and the Beast" like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
Download or read book Rapunzel Vs Frankenstein written by Martin Powell and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a chemical spill in Dr. Frankenstein's lab, Rapunzel's hair has grown to extreme lengths . . . and it's alive! But her long locks weren't the only thing animated that stormy night. A lightning strike also shocked life into a clay figure. Now Frankenstein is locking the two away, promising to cure Rapunzel while secretly plotting to use his creations to become famous. Can Rapunzel and her friend ever escape the mad scientist's tower? Experience the Brothers Grimm classic like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
Download or read book Private Eye Princess and the Emerald Pea written by Martin Powell and published by Far Out Fairy Tales. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detective Princess King is taking on her toughest case yet: find the pea a priceless emerald that's disappeared from Mrs. Snell's jewelry collection. But as Princess searches for clues, she discovers that Snell Manor holds many mysteries -- from secret passageways to a towering bed of stacked mattresses. Can Princess use her sleuthing skills to solve the crime and prove she's the best private investigator in town? Experience Hans Christian Andersen's classic The Princess and the Pea like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
Download or read book Jack and the Magic Beans written by Lisa Nisula and published by . This book was released on 2012-12-30 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jack's father orders him to sell his beloved cow to the butcher, Jack trades her to a poor man for a pouch of magic beans and gets more magic than he bargained for. A retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Download or read book Firestormers Elite Firefighting Crew written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the makers of SHADOW SQUADRON comes another elite crew of heroes, but these heroes fight a very different battle: the war against wildfires. With the climate changing and the population growing, wildfires have increased in number, size, and severity. Only an elite group of men and women are equipped to take on these immense infernos: Firestormers! Like the toughest military units, they have the courage, the heart, and the technology to stand on the front lines against hundred-foot walls of 2,000-degree flames. With hyper-realistic illustrations and action-packed story lines, these fiery chapter books are sure to make any reader sweat.
