Simon schuster paula wiseman books (Oltre 7200 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. This celebration of differences displays great respect for readers' intelligence and yields more with each reading. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Two shy kids discover the power of friendship in this charming picture book that celebrates being different. A boy likes to dress as a cat, but his best friend's dog objects. What will he dress as now? A giraffe? A fox? A shark? When his best friend, Camille, suggests a frog, they work together to make the frog costume.until Camille runs out of patience. So the boy makes a list of the pros and cons of being a frog: Pros: 1. My friend Camille gave me the idea 2. I'm less likely to be chased by a dog 3. Being in a frog costume makes me feel brave Cons: 1. Not everyone loves wearing a frog costume as much as me 2. If you start getting bossy about your frog costume then your friend will get up and leave 3. A frog is NOT a solitary creature so it is no fun for a frog if his friend gets up and leaves Luckily, he won't have to choose, because true friendship means accepting each other's differences: he can be himself and have his friend Camille. DeGennaro, Sue (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No one can fully appreciate the great fortune we have to be Americans without knowing the events that brought us to where we are today. -- Lynne Cheney Did you know that John Adams thought we would celebrate America's birthday on the second of July? That ten generals went on to become president? That our country has had nine different capitals, including Trenton, New Jersey, and Annapolis, Maryland? Bestselling author and historian Lynne Cheney takes readers through America's story of freedom in this timeline of key moments in our history along with historic quotatons by great Americans and little-known facts about our country. Starting with our nation's beginnings, A Time for Freedom places the great events and figures of our history into context and shows the expansion of freedom in America. Filled with fascinating information that creates a textured journey through our nation's story, A Time for Freedom is a book that every family will want to share.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book Finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award ILA Young Adults' Choices A provocative, sensitive, and oh-so-timely read. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Ambitious, thought-provoking, and very readable. --Booklist (starred review) Vaught brings history to life as she connects the past with the present, showing how acts of violence, betrayal, and courage both color and blend the histories of two families. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A mysterious note takes Dani Beans into the secrets of Ole Miss and its dark past in this compelling middle grade novel from the author of Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy. Sooner or later, we're all gonna be okay. That's what Dani's Grandma Beans used to say. But that was before she got Alzheimer's. Lately, Dani isn't so sure Grandma Beans was right. In fact, she isn't sure of a lot of things, like why Mac Richardson suddenly doesn't want to be her friend, and why Grandma Beans and Avadelle Richardson haven't spoken in decades. Lately, Grandma Beans doesn't make a lot of sense. But when she tells Dani to find a secret key and envelope that she's hidden, Dani can't ignore her. So she investigates, with the help of her friend, Indri, and her not-friend, Mac. Their investigation takes them deep into the history of Oxford, Mississippi, and the riots surrounding the desegregation of Ole Miss. The deeper they dig, the more secrets they uncover. Were Grandma Beans and Avadelle at Ole Miss the night of the Meredith Riot? And why would they keep it a secret? The more Dani learns about her grandma's past, the more she learns about herself and her own friendships--and it's not all good news. History and present day collide in this mystery that explores how echoes of the past can have profound consequences. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No one can fully appreciate the great fortune we have to be Americans without knowing the events that brought us to where we are today. -- Lynne Cheney Did you know that John Adams thought we would celebrate America's birthday on the second of July? That ten generals went on to become president? That our country has had nine different capitals, including Trenton, New Jersey, and Annapolis, Maryland? Bestselling author and historian Lynne Cheney takes readers through America's story of freedom in this timeline of key moments in our history along with historic quotatons by great Americans and little-known facts about our country. Starting with our nation's beginnings, A Time for Freedom places the great events and figures of our history into context and shows the expansion of freedom in America. Filled with fascinating information that creates a textured journey through our nation's story, A Time for Freedom is a book that every family will want to share.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Murphy, Kelly (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Bliss, Harry (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Polacco, Patricia (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Polacco, Patricia (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Minor, Wendell (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Minor, Wendell (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Minor, Wendell (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Minor, Wendell (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Minor, Wendell (illustratore).

hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Minor, Wendell (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In the third book in the New York Times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, Derek's father keeps his promise to coach his son's youth baseball team. Derek is sure this will be the best season yet He has it all planned--his dad will have him start at shortstop, and the team will cruise to a championship. But sometimes life doesn't go according to plan. Change Up focuses on a key life lesson of Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation--Deal with Growing Pains--in the series companion to Hit & Miss and The Contract, about which The Wall Street Journal said, the play by play action is exciting and the lessons many.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. In the third book in the New York Times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, Derek's father keeps his promise to coach his son's youth baseball team. Derek is sure this will be the best season yet He has it all planned--his dad will have him start at shortstop, and the team will cruise to a championship. But sometimes life doesn't go according to plan. Change Up focuses on a key life lesson of Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation--Deal with Growing Pains--in the series companion to Hit & Miss and The Contract, about which The Wall Street Journal said, the play by play action is exciting and the lessons many.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Rim, Sujean (illustratore).

paperback. Condizione: Fair. Rim, Sujean (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Natasha isn't really a bad girl. It's just that she wants to play on the swing now, not after the wash has been hung up to dry. And she wants her soup now, not after the goats have been fed. Looking after Natasha keeps Babushka, Natasha's grandmother, very busy. Then, after lunch, Natasha notices a doll sitting on Babushka's shelf.a doll Babushka tells Natasha she played with just once when she was a little girl. When Natasha plays with the doll while Babushka goes to the store for groceries, she discovers why once is enough with Babushka's doll.and finds out just how tiring it can be to take care of a child who wants everything now. …

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Yoo, Taeeun (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Natasha isn't really a bad girl. It's just that she wants to play on the swing now, not after the wash has been hung up to dry. And she wants her soup now, not after the goats have been fed. Looking after Natasha keeps Babushka, Natasha's grandmother, very busy. Then, after lunch, Natasha notices a doll sitting on Babushka's shelf.a doll Babushka tells Natasha she played with just once when she was a little girl. When Natasha plays with the doll while Babushka goes to the store for groceries, she discovers why once is enough with Babushka's doll.and finds out just how tiring it can be to take care of a child who wants everything now. …

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Gammell, Stephen (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A little girl imagines her best friend who comes to life one magical afternoon in this heartwarming, debut picture book from popular Etsy artist Lisa Stubbs. Lily likes nothing better than to imagine and draw the things she loves. She draws cats and birds and boats and houses, and one day she makes a very special drawing of a bear who comes to life. Lily shows Bear her favorite things, and Bear shows Lily his--because everyone knows that friends help friends see the world in a new way. That's why Lily and Bear are forever friends. Stubbs, Lisa (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. From the illustrator of I Love Dad and I Love Mom comes a joyful celebration of grandparents everywhere and the special bonds they share with their grandchildren. I'm off to Gran and Grandpa's, with a big smile on my face. I always feel wrapped up in love, when I stay at their place! A visit to Gran and Grandpa's is always a special time filled with sweet treats, fun, and love. Abbot, Judi (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. From the illustrator of I Love Dad and I Love Mom comes a joyful celebration of grandparents everywhere and the special bonds they share with their grandchildren. I'm off to Gran and Grandpa's, with a big smile on my face. I always feel wrapped up in love, when I stay at their place! A visit to Gran and Grandpa's is always a special time filled with sweet treats, fun, and love. Abbot, Judi (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. "Through appealing digitally rendered illustrations and upbeat rhyming text, Clickard celebrates the life of Chen in a way that entertains and informs." --School Library Journal "A fascinating historical character is presented in terms easy for young children to appreciate." --Kirkus Reviews In this inspiring, mouthwatering story, get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States. How far can an apron, a bowl, or a book take one small Chinese girl with a passion to cook? From peach blossom Beijing, to crisp Cambridge snow, how far will her dumpling dreams help Joyce Chen go? Carrie Clickard's delectable rhymes tell the story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking. Illustrator Katy Wu brings this inspiring story beautifully and deliciously to life. Wu, Katy (illustratore).…