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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The steady decline in student academic performance, self-esteem, personal responsibility, and graduation rate inspired certified parenting educator Deborah L. Kelly, MEd, CPE, to uncover the cause and to discover remedies. Investigating back through her years of teaching, parenting, and interacting with other parents, provided the insight she needed to create this recipe for parents to use in the home to support their students' success in life. Environment, otherwise known as nurture, plays the greatest role in the cause-and-effect relationship between children and their propensity to reach their academic potential. Her analysis reveals that the key to improving students' performance at school is the creation of a family home environment that encourages learning and curiosity about the world. This guide serves to help parents do just that. It provides twenty-six tips for a lifestyle conducive to producing a capable, responsible, nonviolent, healthy child who is eager and willing to learn. Covering various stages of development, from birth to high school graduation, this concise list will be a constant companion, ready to give expert parenting ideas, advice, and strategies for improving and maintaining your entire family's well-being. So dive in as a family, and enjoy the journey toward academic success>.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Jayce Kennedy Price became our son in one bewildering, brilliant afternoon. I took a transgender teenager out to lunch to offer him friendship and mentoring, and by the time we cleared the dishes away he'd become my son and I'd become his mom. This is the story of the time since that day. It has been a time of transitions large and small as Jayce went through hormone treatment, surgery, and college, while my other kids made transitions of their own.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Coming Soon to Disney+! Middle school feels like the worst place imaginable, but for Jess, Josh, and Marco, their school may actually be the worst place in this world. or any other!  After a chance encounter with a deadly creature stalking the school halls, these three unsuspecting students are whisked away to a horrifying realm beyond the school boiler room where they must unravel a terrifying mystery. Can they save the kids they find there and escape themselves, or will they be forever trapped Just Beyond. Matthews, Kelly; Matthews, Nichole (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Coming Soon to Disney+! Middle school feels like the worst place imaginable, but for Jess, Josh, and Marco, their school may actually be the worst place in this world. or any other!  After a chance encounter with a deadly creature stalking the school halls, these three unsuspecting students are whisked away to a horrifying realm beyond the school boiler room where they must unravel a terrifying mystery. Can they save the kids they find there and escape themselves, or will they be forever trapped Just Beyond. Matthews, Kelly; Matthews, Nichole (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Coming Soon to Disney+! Middle school feels like the worst place imaginable, but for Jess, Josh, and Marco, their school may actually be the worst place in this world. or any other!  After a chance encounter with a deadly creature stalking the school halls, these three unsuspecting students are whisked away to a horrifying realm beyond the school boiler room where they must unravel a terrifying mystery. Can they save the kids they find there and escape themselves, or will they be forever trapped Just Beyond. Matthews, Kelly; Matthews, Nichole (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Nathaniel Fludd's life has taken a turn for the worst. With his parents lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin--the world's last remaining beastologist. Soon Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to Arabia, where the world's only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds himself all alone.        Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet gremlin out of trouble, and rescue his guardian from the Bedouin? If he fails, nothing will stand between the world's mythical creatures and extinction. Too bad Nate's not the sort of boy who enjoys adventure . . .yet. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Nathaniel Fludd's life has taken a turn for the worst. With his parents lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin--the world's last remaining beastologist. Soon Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to Arabia, where the world's only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds himself all alone.        Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet gremlin out of trouble, and rescue his guardian from the Bedouin? If he fails, nothing will stand between the world's mythical creatures and extinction. Too bad Nate's not the sort of boy who enjoys adventure . . .yet. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From Newbery honor author Jacqueline Kelly comes Skunked!, a new illustrated chapter book series for younger readers featuring the beloved characters from The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. In Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet, Callie Vee, Travis, and Dr. Pritzker help animals big and small. When soft-hearted Travis discovers an abandoned baby skunk, he can''t help but bring him home and take care of him. Stinky, as Travis names him, settles in pretty well. But when Travis discovers Stinky''s litter-mate, Winky, who is in need of some help, things get complicated around the Tate house. One skunk is a piece of cake; two is just asking for trouble. Will Travis and Callie be able to keep the critters away from Mother''s careful eyes--and nose? Don''t miss the next book in the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series: Counting Sheep. And don''t forget the Calpurnia Tate books for middle-grade readers: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate and The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate. Praise for Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet: "Expect a fresh crop of Calpurnia readers to simply enjoy this on its own considerable merits." --The Bulletin "This is a great progression from the Lois Lowry books and Laura Ingalls Wilder''s ''Little House'' books." --Children''s Literature "This engaging introductory chapter book contains the added benefit of introducing readers to science and nature terminology as well as a bit of Texas history. . . . Entertaining, humorous, and informative." --School Library Journal, starred review on Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet Praise for The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate: "Six years after debuting in Kelly''s Newbery Honor-winning The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, the budding Texas scientist returns, as curious and charming as ever, and now preoccupied with fauna instead of flora . . . Happily, the episodic narrative leaves the door wide open for further adventures--if we''re lucky." --Publishers Weekly, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Animal lovers will revel in the abundant anecdotes about the benevolent country vet and Travis'' mangy strays--some heart-wrenching, some hilarious--while learning plenty about nature ("from pond water up to the stars"), the deadly 1900 Galveston hurricane, and early Texas history as recounted by Callie''s scholarly and beloved Granddaddy. A warm, welcome stand-alone companion to Kelly''s lauded debut." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Well worth waiting for . . . Readers will flock to this sequel" --Booklist, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Humor and little heartbreaks abound as Callie learns animal care under the tutelage of Dr. Pritzker, the town''s veterinarian. . . ." --School Library Journal, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate Praise for The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate: "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is the most delightful historical novel for tweens in many, many years. .Callie''s struggles to find a place in the world where she''ll be encouraged in the gawky joys of intellectual curiosity are fresh, funny, and poignant today." --The New Yorker, "Book Bench" section on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate "In her debut novel, Jacqueline Kelly brings to vivid life a boisterous small-town family at the dawn of a new century. And she especially shines in her depiction of the natural world that so intrigues Callie . . . Readers will want to crank up the A.C. before cracking the cover, though. That first chapter packs a lot of summer heat." --The Washington Post on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. White, Teagan; Meyer, Jennifer L. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In this fourth book in the illustrated Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book series, a young Callie Vee tackles a conundrum involving the rambunctious family dog and some very prickly quills When the Tate family dog, Ajax, has a run-in with a porcupine, things get prickly--and dangerous--quickly. It'll take Callie's quick thinking and doctoring, along with a little help from Dr. Pritzker, to make things right. Will Ajax learn to leave other critters alone? From Jacqueline Kelly, the author of the acclaimed books, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate and The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate, comes a series for younger readers, featuring a smart and spunky heroine and the lushly imagined world of turn-of-the-century Texas. - GODWIN BOOKS - Read the whole series: Skunked! Counting Sheep Who Gives a Hoot? A Prickly Problem Praise for the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series: "Animal husbandry done right for the young reader set." --Kirkus Reviews on Counting Sheep "Expect a fresh crop of Calpurnia readers to simply enjoy this on its own considerable merits." --The Bulletin on Skunked! "This is a great progression from the Lois Lowry books and Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' books." --Children's Literature on Skunked! "This engaging introductory chapter book contains the added benefit of introducing readers to science and nature terminology as well as a bit of Texas history. . . . Entertaining, humorous, and informative." --School Library Journal, starred review on Skunked. Meyer, Jennifer L. (illustrator).…

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. From Newbery honor author Jacqueline Kelly comes Skunked!, a new illustrated chapter book series for younger readers featuring the beloved characters from The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. In Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet, Callie Vee, Travis, and Dr. Pritzker help animals big and small. When soft-hearted Travis discovers an abandoned baby skunk, he can''t help but bring him home and take care of him. Stinky, as Travis names him, settles in pretty well. But when Travis discovers Stinky''s litter-mate, Winky, who is in need of some help, things get complicated around the Tate house. One skunk is a piece of cake; two is just asking for trouble. Will Travis and Callie be able to keep the critters away from Mother''s careful eyes--and nose? Don''t miss the next book in the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series: Counting Sheep. And don''t forget the Calpurnia Tate books for middle-grade readers: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate and The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate. Praise for Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet: "Expect a fresh crop of Calpurnia readers to simply enjoy this on its own considerable merits." --The Bulletin "This is a great progression from the Lois Lowry books and Laura Ingalls Wilder''s ''Little House'' books." --Children''s Literature "This engaging introductory chapter book contains the added benefit of introducing readers to science and nature terminology as well as a bit of Texas history. . . . Entertaining, humorous, and informative." --School Library Journal, starred review on Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet Praise for The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate: "Six years after debuting in Kelly''s Newbery Honor-winning The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, the budding Texas scientist returns, as curious and charming as ever, and now preoccupied with fauna instead of flora . . . Happily, the episodic narrative leaves the door wide open for further adventures--if we''re lucky." --Publishers Weekly, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Animal lovers will revel in the abundant anecdotes about the benevolent country vet and Travis'' mangy strays--some heart-wrenching, some hilarious--while learning plenty about nature ("from pond water up to the stars"), the deadly 1900 Galveston hurricane, and early Texas history as recounted by Callie''s scholarly and beloved Granddaddy. A warm, welcome stand-alone companion to Kelly''s lauded debut." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Well worth waiting for . . . Readers will flock to this sequel" --Booklist, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Humor and little heartbreaks abound as Callie learns animal care under the tutelage of Dr. Pritzker, the town''s veterinarian. . . ." --School Library Journal, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate Praise for The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate: "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is the most delightful historical novel for tweens in many, many years. .Callie''s struggles to find a place in the world where she''ll be encouraged in the gawky joys of intellectual curiosity are fresh, funny, and poignant today." --The New Yorker, "Book Bench" section on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate "In her debut novel, Jacqueline Kelly brings to vivid life a boisterous small-town family at the dawn of a new century. And she especially shines in her depiction of the natural world that so intrigues Callie . . . Readers will want to crank up the A.C. before cracking the cover, though. That first chapter packs a lot of summer heat." --The Washington Post on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. White, Teagan; Meyer, Jennifer L. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In this fourth book in the illustrated Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book series, a young Callie Vee tackles a conundrum involving the rambunctious family dog and some very prickly quills When the Tate family dog, Ajax, has a run-in with a porcupine, things get prickly--and dangerous--quickly. It'll take Callie's quick thinking and doctoring, along with a little help from Dr. Pritzker, to make things right. Will Ajax learn to leave other critters alone? From Jacqueline Kelly, the author of the acclaimed books, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate and The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate, comes a series for younger readers, featuring a smart and spunky heroine and the lushly imagined world of turn-of-the-century Texas. - GODWIN BOOKS - Read the whole series: Skunked! Counting Sheep Who Gives a Hoot? A Prickly Problem Praise for the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series: "Animal husbandry done right for the young reader set." --Kirkus Reviews on Counting Sheep "Expect a fresh crop of Calpurnia readers to simply enjoy this on its own considerable merits." --The Bulletin on Skunked! "This is a great progression from the Lois Lowry books and Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' books." --Children's Literature on Skunked! "This engaging introductory chapter book contains the added benefit of introducing readers to science and nature terminology as well as a bit of Texas history. . . . Entertaining, humorous, and informative." --School Library Journal, starred review on Skunked. Meyer, Jennifer L. (illustrator).…

Zustand: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The character from The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate helps animals big and small in this second book in a chapter book series by a Newbery Honor author. When Callie and Granddaddy go exploring by the river, Callie discovers a leaf covered with spots. Those spots, it turns out, are eggs, and those eggs become butterflies. One of her newly hatched butterflies has a problem, though--its wing is broken. Can Callie find a way to help this butterfly fly? Mother's prize sheep, Snow White, is pregnant and about to give birth. With Dr. Pritzker off helping a colicky horse, it falls to Callie to deliver the lamb. Callie takes the situation in hand, bringing the lamb into the world--and getting her fair due from Mother! Counting Sheep is the second book in the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book series from Jacqueline Kelly. Don't miss any of Callie Vee's veterinary adventures: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet #1: Skunked! Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet #2: Counting Sheep Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet #3: Who Gives a Hoot. White, Teagan; Meyer, Jennifer L. (illustrator).…

Zustand: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. White, Teagan; Meyer, Jennifer L. (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Jimmy behaves like a wiggle-worm.He squirms. He fidgets. He calls out in class, and just can't settle down. Designed to help and teach kids, parents, educators, and caregivers to open discussions about hyperactivity and other learning disorders, this comforting and charming rhyming story reassures youngsters with ADHD that they are not to blame for the racing motors. Kelly, Maeve (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Nathaniel Fludd's life has taken a turn for the worst. With his parents lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin--the world's last remaining beastologist. Soon Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to Arabia, where the world's only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds himself all alone. Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet gremlin out of trouble, and rescue his guardian from the Bedouin? If he fails, nothing will stand between the world's mythical creatures and extinction. Too bad Nate's not the sort of boy who enjoys adventure . . .yet. Kids Fantasy Series: This is the first book in an exciting chapter book series perfect for young readers who love adventure and a touch of magic. Magical Creatures: Join the world's last beastologist on a mission to protect the rarest animals on earth, starting with the legendary phoenix. Orphan Adventure: With his parents lost at sea, ten-year-old Nate must find a new home and a courage he never knew he had. Talking Animals: Featuring a sassy gremlin sidekick, a grumpy (but rare) dodo bird, and a troublesome camel named Shabiib. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Nathaniel Fludd's life has taken a turn for the worst. With his parents lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin--the world's last remaining beastologist. Soon Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to Arabia, where the world's only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds himself all alone. Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet gremlin out of trouble, and rescue his guardian from the Bedouin? If he fails, nothing will stand between the world's mythical creatures and extinction. Too bad Nate's not the sort of boy who enjoys adventure . . .yet. Kids Fantasy Series: This is the first book in an exciting chapter book series perfect for young readers who love adventure and a touch of magic. Magical Creatures: Join the world's last beastologist on a mission to protect the rarest animals on earth, starting with the legendary phoenix. Orphan Adventure: With his parents lost at sea, ten-year-old Nate must find a new home and a courage he never knew he had. Talking Animals: Featuring a sassy gremlin sidekick, a grumpy (but rare) dodo bird, and a troublesome camel named Shabiib. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Is there no rest for the travel worn and weary? Not if you are Nathaniel Fludd, world's youngest beastologist-in-training. All Nate really wants is to track down his missing parents, but when a unicorn falls mysteriously ill, Nate's Aunt Phil makes it clear where beastologists' duties lie: with the beasts who need them. If ministering to the creatures of the world isn't difficult enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must also keep them safe from a villainous man. Will Nate ever find the parents he is so absolutely convinced are alive. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Is there no rest for the travel worn and weary? Not if you are Nathaniel Fludd, world's youngest beastologist-in-training. All Nate really wants is to track down his missing parents, but when a unicorn falls mysteriously ill, Nate's Aunt Phil makes it clear where beastologists' duties lie: with the beasts who need them. If ministering to the creatures of the world isn't difficult enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must also keep them safe from a villainous man. Will Nate ever find the parents he is so absolutely convinced are alive. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. 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 (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: 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. White, Teagan; Meyer, Jennifer L. (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Nate Fludd is back in the camel saddle in pursuit of a missing, deadly basilisk--the King of Serpents. As if saving a Dhughani village from the beast isn't hard enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance and protect The Fludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seems to be one step ahead of them. This is the perfect adventure for boys and girls not quite ready for longer texts. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Nate Fludd is back in the camel saddle in pursuit of a missing, deadly basilisk--the King of Serpents. As if saving a Dhughani village from the beast isn't hard enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance and protect The Fludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seems to be one step ahead of them. This is the perfect adventure for boys and girls not quite ready for longer texts. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Nate Fludd is back in the camel saddle in pursuit of a missing, deadly basilisk--the King of Serpents. As if saving a Dhughani village from the beast isn't hard enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must begin to solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance and protect The Fludd Book of Beasts from a sinister man who always seems to be one step ahead of them. This is the perfect adventure for boys and girls not quite ready for longer texts. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: 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. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: 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. Matthews, Kelly; Matthews, Nichole (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. From Newbery honor author Jacqueline Kelly comes a new illustrated chapter book series for younger readers featuring the beloved characters from The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. In Calpurnia Tate, Animal Doctor in Training, Callie Vee, Travis, and Dr. Pritzker help animals big and small. When soft-hearted Travis discovers an abandoned baby skunk, he can't help but bring him home and take care of him. Stinky, as Travis names him, settles in pretty well. But when Travis discovers Stinky's litter-mate, Winky, who is in need of some help, things get complicated around the Tate house. One skunk is a piece of cake; two is just asking for trouble. Will Travis and Callie be able to keep the critters away from Mother's careful eyes--and nose. White, Teagan; Meyer, Jennifer L. (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 1. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Murphy, Kelly (illustrator).