The Best Burp

The Slithery Shakedown

The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 2

Tracey Hecht

Discover the friendship and humor of the Nocturnals Brigade In The Slithery Shakedown, three unlikely friends--Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark a loud-mouthed sugar glider and Dawn, a serious fox--stand up to a big bully snake. In the process, they find themselves some spec-tac-u-lar snakeskin capes Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts and animal glossary (Ages 5-7) Themes include bullying prevention, bravery, and teamwork Visit the Nocturnals World online to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, sight word games, The Nocturnals kindness game, language arts educator guides, and more

The Ominous Eye

The Nocturnals Book 2

Tracey Hecht

“Returning fans will be rewarded” —Booklist In The Nocturnals second chapter book, Dawn a serious fox, Tobin a sweet pangolin, and Bismark a pint-sized sugar glider, set out to investigate a sudden jolt that cracks the earth! Along the way, they meet a mysterious reptile, a tuatara, who claims the beast who caused the crack may strike again. But can this tuatara be trusted? The Nocturnals team up with a zany owl, jittery jerboas, and a flock of birds to set a trap to uncover the truth and unite the forest! GREAT READ FOR KIDS AGES 8-11 Blends unusual animals and science for STEAM readers! Now an AR Quiz Full-color illustrations at the start of each chapter Short approachable chapters and wide margins. 181 pages + bonus content Bonus Book Content: Nonfiction Animal Glossary, Author Q&A, and Book Club Questions. Download complimentary printable activities on the book's website: animal mask crafts, bingo, word games, discussion questions, and Common Core Language Arts and Next Generation Science educator guides. READ ALL FOUR ADVENTURES WITH THE NOCTURNALS The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed middle grade chapter book series following three unlikely friends—Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider. Discover the friendships, teamwork, and humor as the Nocturnal Brigade solves the unpredictable mysteries of the night. In the third chapter book, The Fallen Star, Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark wake up to a disaster! A meteor has landed in the forest, blue lights glow near the crater, and animals are strangely affected. They meet Iris the aye-aye, a mysterious primate, who warns of a moon monster invasion. But can she be trusted? It is up to the Nocturnals to uncover the real explanation and save the animals!

The Slithery Shakedown (Level 2)

Tracey Hecht

Discover the friendship and humor of the Nocturnals Brigade! In The Slithery Shakedown, three unlikely friends--Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark a loud-mouther sugar glider and Dawn, a serius fox--stand up to a big bully snake. In the process, they f

The Moonlight Meeting

The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 2

Tracey Hecht

“An entertaining story of friendship and sharing” —Story Monsters This adventure-filled Level 2 Nocturnals Early Reader grows confidence in reading with engaging illustrations and short sentences! Bismark the wacky sugar glider thinks Tobin the sweet pangolin stole a pomelo fruit from his tree! Dawn the serious fox meets both animals as they are deciding what to do. She convinces them to share the snack, and they all become friends! Bonus Content includes Nocturnals Animal Glossary with Fun Facts. PERFECT FOR EARLY READERS AGES 6–8 (Grades 1-2) Teachers and Librarians: add to your Transitional Book Collection! Level 2 books feature longer text, problem solving and sight words Teaches Life Skills: Friendship and Sharing The 8-book Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader Collection encourages kids at all reading levels who like adventurous stories featuring unusual nocturnal animals

The Kooky Kinkajou

The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 3

Tracey Hecht

Tobin, Bismark, and Dawn are bored. There's nothing to do So when Karina the kinkajou comes along, she gives them a lesson on using their imaginations. Soon the three nocturnal friends are following Karina and the 'sparkle sprite' over rivers, under waterfalls, and to the end of a rainbow. Includes bonus Nocturnals fun facts with a glossary of kooky words (Ages 6-8) Themes include friendship, imagination, and accepting new ideas. Visit the Nocturnals World online to download printable activities including Constellation Charades, Animal Mask Craft, and Sight Word Games. Social Emotional Learning Activities include Kindness Game, Listening Ears Activity, Educator Guides and more

The Nocturnals

The Mysterious Abductions

Tracey Hecht

"The books celebrate the very meaningful idea of friendship and what it means to forge positive relationships."--Amy Poehler's Smart Girls In the first book of the critically acclaimed four book middle grade series The Nocturnals, we meet three unlikely friends--Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, the pint sized sugar glider. Discover the friendships, teamwork, and humor, as the Nocturnal Brigade solves the unpredictable mysteries of the night. Animals are disappearing without a trace--and it's up to Dawn, Tobin and Bismark to find out why. With the help of a gentle wombat, a jittery jerboa, a band of coyotes and some kooky bats, the brigade journeys to the depths of the earth where they find themselves in a wacky, high stakes game that will determine all of their survival Now an AR Quiz Visit the Nocturnals World online to download printable activities including makerspace crafts, word games, STEM projects, Bingo, language arts and science educator guides, and more

The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this 130th anniversary edition of The Jungle Book, complete with a special introduction by bestselling author, Christopher Paolini. Young Mowgli escapes the vicious jaws of the growling tiger Shere Khan and is adopted by Father Wolf. ‘A brave heart and a courteous tongue,’ said he. ‘They shall carry thee far through the Jungle.’ As Mowgli grows up, Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther teach him the Law of the Jungle, and so his extraordinary adventures begin . . . Also available: 9780241663554 The Jungle Book Puffin Clothbound Classic

The Merchant of Death

D.J. MacHale

Bobby Pendragon is a seemingly normal and somewhat reluctant 14- year-old boy who is swept into an amazing five-year quest.

Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?

Unknown author

An illustrated panorama of the animals of Busytown at work, describing the occupations and activities of many of her citizens through detailed drawings with labels indicating processes and equipment used as they perform their jobs.

Thumbelina

Hans Christian Andersen

After being kidnapped by a toad, a beautiful girl no bigger than a thumb has many adventures and makes many animal friends before meeting the perfect mate just her size.

Eulalia!

A Tale from Redwall

Brian Jacques

On his way to invade Redwall Abbey, vicious and tyrannical Captain Vizka Longtooth captures Gorath, the brave young badger whose predicted destiny is to become the next Badger Lord.

Salamandastron

Brian Jacques

Urthstripe the Strong, a wise old badger, leads the animals of the great fortress of Salamandastron and Redwall Abbey against the weasel Ferahgo the Assassin and his corps of vermin.

The Best Burp

The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 1

Tracey Hecht

"The animals have charm” —School Library Journal This adventure-filled Level 1 Nocturnals Early Reader grows confidence in reading with engaging illustrations and short sentences! Bismark the wacky sugar glider and Bink the cheerful bat are playing a game–who can burp the loudest! Tobin the sweet pangolin cheers for them. When Dawn the serious fox appears after hearing loud burps, Bismark and Bink blame Tobin for the noise! Dawn tells them the burps are natural and blaming others is not the best thing to do. Bonus Content includes Nocturnals Animal Glossary with Fun Facts! PERFECT FOR EARLY READERS AGES 4–5 (Preschool-1st Grade) Teachers and Librarians: add to your Transitional Book Collection! Level 1 books feature simple sentences and easy sight words Teaches Life Skills: Respect for Others and Honesty. The 8-book Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader Collection encourages kids at all reading levels who like adventurous stories featuring nocturnal animals.

The Nocturnals Nighttime Animals: Awesome Features & Surprising Adaptations

Nonfiction Early Reader

Tracey Hecht

"The Nocturnals characters--Dawn the Fox, Tobin the Pangolin, and Bismark the Sugar Glider--introduce you to the features and adaptations of Nighttime Animals in their world. Discover their awesome athletic abilities, sensational sense, powerful protections, and more!"--

The Peculiar Possum

The Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader, Level 2

Tracey Hecht

“Addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way” —New York Post This adventure-filled Level 2 Nocturnals Early Reader grows confidence in reading with engaging illustrations, short sentences, and fun alliteration! Penny the peculiar possum surprises Dawn the serious fox, Tobin the sweet pangolin, and Bismark the wacky sugar glider! At first Bismark doesn't understand her, but Penny makes friends with the Nocturnals trio and shows them how to be proud of their differences. Bonus Content includes Nocturnals Animal Glossary with Fun Facts and a Language Glossary! GREAT FOR EARLY READERS AGES 6–8 (Grades 1-2) Level 2 books feature longer text, problem solving and sight words Teaches Life Skills: Accepting Differences, Empathy, and Kindness. Perfect for kids who like unusual animals and science! The 8-book Nocturnals Grow & Read Early Reader Collection encourages kids at all reading levels who like adventurous stories featuring nocturnal animals

Nocturnal Ascendency

Deirdre Jonker

The author, Deirdre Anne Jonker wrote Nocturnal Ascendency. The second book will continue with the fate of various covens in the trilogy. The Ambrose family, along with other shape shifter allies, is plunged deeper into peril! The tension between Gabriel and Larry escalates, hurting them towards an inevitable showdown. Meanwhile, Arabella’s tumultuous relationship with Caleb and Katrina intensifies. But the most pressing challenge? Amy’s impeding childbirth. Will she endure and thrive, or will she suffer the same fate as her mother, doomed to roam as a spirit? What began as a mere oversight now threatens the very fabric of the Ambrose family.

Facts & Fallacies

Unknown author

"Stories of the strange and unusual"--Jacket subtitle.

Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Sherry L. Barnhart, Michael P. Czervinske

This text covers the neonatal and pediatric patient in a single work by a group of nationally recognized contributors from a wide variety of specialties, including respiratory care, pulmonology, cardiology, etc. It is comprehensive enough to serve as both a textbook and a reference source. It emphasizes competency in clinical and technical skills and includes coverage of pediatric intensive care. An instructor's manual, clinical handbook, workbook, and slide set are available.