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night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Night of the Spadefoot Toads Bill Harley, 2012-04-03 An inspiring story of intergenerational friendship, activism, and how our actions can drastically impact our environment. When his father takes a new job in Massachusetts, Ben Moroney must leave behind his best friend Tony, a western banded gecko named Lenny, and worst of all, the Arizona desert home he has loved and explored. Ben's adjustment to his new environment is not going well until he unexpectedly finds a kindred spirit in his eccentric fifth-grade science teacher, Mrs. Tibbets. She introduces him to the rare and elusive Eastern spadefoot toads that make their home on her rural property. When Ben discovers that Mrs. Tibbets's land may be sold to developers, he knows he has to do something. As Ben's obsession with saving the spadefoot toads' habitat grows, his schoolwork and his relationships with his family and new friends suffer. But just when it seems things can't get any worse, Ben finds a way to meet his responsibilities to the people around him and demonstrates the importance of even the smallest efforts to save the earth's rapidly disappearing habitats. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Night Crossing Karen Ackerman, 2010-11-24 It's hard to leave your home and friends, but the Nazis have invaded Clara's native Austria, and her Jewish family is no longer safe. Clara and her family take only what they can carry and travel by night to the Swiss border, where they hope to escape to freedom. Soldiers are everywhere, adn it is Clara's heroism that carries the family across teh border, thier lives adn few precious posessions intact. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Toad Rage Morris Gleitzman, 2016-06-27 ‘Hilarious, but with a lot of heart’ Better Reading Winner - Dymock's Children's Choice Awards 2000 Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 2000 Shortlisted - Qld Premier's Literary Award 2000 The epic story of one slightly squashed cane toad's hunt for the truth. And the fun and games that result. Limpy's family reckons humans don't hate cane toads, but Limpy knows otherwise. He's spotted the signs: the cross looks, the unkind comments, the way they squash cane toads with their cars. Desperate to save his species from ending up as pancakes, Limpy must somehow make humans see how fabulous cane toads really are. Risking everything, he sets off on a wart-tinglingly dangerous and daring journey to ... the Olympics? Filled with humour and heart, Toad Rage is a story about acceptance, determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. Read the whole Toad series today! Toad Rage Toad Heaven Toad Away Toad Surprise Toad Delight ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Bear's All-Night Party Bill Harley, 2001 Have you ever wanted to play when no one else did? |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Lost and Found Bill Harley, 2012-10-02 Courage yields unexpected surprises when Justin visits his school's dreaded lost and found. A witty, award-winning story about childhood fears from Bill Harley and Adam Gustavson. When Justin loses the special hat his grandmother made for him, he looks everywhere for it. Everywhere, that is, except the lost and found. Mr. Rumkowsky, the old school custodian, is the keeper of all the lost and found items, and everyone is afraid of him—including Justin. When he finally musters the courage to enter Mr. Rumkowsky's domain, he discovers a whole world of treasures. But things keep getting weirder and weirder, until way down at the bottom of Rumkowsky's giant box, Justin unearths something completely unexpected... |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Max Malone Makes a Million Charlotte Herman, 1992-09-15 Max Malone, along with his best friend Gordy, is continually frustrated in his attempts to get rich, while his neighbor, little Austin Healy, makes money at every turn. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year Bill Harley, 2015-12-08 Charlie Bumpers's worst fear is confirmed: he has Mrs. Burke for fourth grade. How will he survive the strictest teacher in school? Shortly before school starts, Charlie Bumpers learns that he will be in Mrs. Burke's class. It doesn't matter that she's been named Teacher of the Year. He's still afraid of her. Last year when he was horsing around in the hall, he accidentally hit her in the head with his sneaker (don't ask). The exasperated teacher declared that if anything like that ever happened again, Charlie would be banned from recess forever. How will he survive a year under a teacher who is just waiting for him to make another stupid mistake? Black and white illustrations throughout. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Great Kapok Tree Lynne Cherry, 2021-08-17 A modern fable with an urgent message for young environmentalists. Spectacular. (School Library Journal) Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate this gorgeous picture book about a man who exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. While he sleeps, the forest’s residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how all living things depend on one another . . . and it works. Cherry’s lovingly rendered colored pencil and watercolor drawings of all the wondrous and rare animals evoke the lush rain forests. Features stunning world maps bordered by detailed illustrations of fascinating rainforest creatures. An IRA Teacher’s Choice * ABA Pick of the Lists * Reading Rainbow Review Book * NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book for Children |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Night of the Twisters Ivy Ruckman, 1986-09-25 When a tornado watch is issued one Tuesday evening in June, twelve-year-old Dan Hatch and his best friend, Arthur, don't think much of it. After all, tornado warnings are a way of life during the summer in Grand Island, Nebraska. But soon enough, the wind begins to howl, and the lights and telephone stop working. Then the emergency siren starts to wail. Dan, his baby brother, and Arthur have only seconds to get to the basement before the monstrous twister is on top of them. Little do they know that even if they do survive the storm, their ordeal will have only just begun. . . . |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Neil Armstrong Is My Uncle and Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty Told Me Nan Marino, 2009-05-12 Her best friend suddenly moves away, and Tamara cannot accept the ten-year-old who moves in until her view of the way things are, changes. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Scarecrow and His Servant Philip Pullman, 2012-06-27 Outrageously zany and filed with non-stop surprises, Simon Reade's theatrical adaptation of The Scarecrow and His Servant, renowned author Philip Pullman's fictional children's tale, is an enchanting play for young readers and performers. Delve into the magical world of Scarecrow as you accompany him as Jack, his trusty help-mate, and together you can embark on adventures that will make your head spin.From dodging dangerous bandits and surviving terrifying shipwrecks, to soaring through the skies with wild birds, this play is a roller-coaster ride of never-ending escapades.But when the river-polluting Buffaloni tyrants catch up with you for a final showdown, who will come to your rescue and save the day? A production of The Scarecrow and His Servant ran at the Southwark Playhouse in December 2008-January 2009. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Biology for the IB Diploma Coursebook Brenda Walpole, Ashby Merson-Davies, Leighton Dann, 2011-03-24 This text offers an in-depth analysis of all topics covered in the IB syllabus, preparing students with the skills needed to succeed in the examination. Features include: clearly stated learning objectives at the start of each section; quick questions throughout each chapter and accessible language for students at all levels. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Real Life Superheros (Paperback) Copyright 2016 Alison Hawes, 2015-02-13 |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Music of Dolphins Karen Hesse, 2016-08-30 “This powerful exploration of how we become human and how the soul endures is a song of beauty and sorrow, haunting and unforgettable.” —School Library Journal (starred review) A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Book Links Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Children’s Title for Reading and Sharing Mila becomes famous around the world when she is rescued from an unpopulated island off the coast of Florida. Years ago, Mila went missing from a boat crash, and she has been raised by dolphins from the age of four. Researchers teach Mila language and music. But she also learns about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promises, disappointment and betrayal. The more Mila finds out about what it means to be human, the more she longs for her home in the ocean . . . “As moving as a sonnet, as eloquently structured as a bell curve, this book poignantly explores the most profound of themes—what it means to be human . . . All together, a frequently dazzling novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Her mind and spirit shaped by the dolphins who raised her, a feral child views herself and her human captors from a decidedly unusual angle in this poignant story . . . A probing look at what makes us human, with an unforgettable protagonist.” —Kirkus Reviews “Mila’s rich inner voice makes her a lovely, lyrical character.” —VOYA Magazine |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Little Britches Ralph Moody, 2017-10 Reprint. Originally published: New York: Norton, 1950. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: We Are the Ship Kadir Nelson, 2008-01-08 “We are the ship; all else the sea.”—Rube Foster, founder of the Negro National League The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners; of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do the one thing they loved more than anything else in the world: play ball. Using an “Everyman” player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. The voice is so authentic, you will feel as if you are sitting on dusty bleachers listening intently to the memories of a man who has known the great ballplayers of that time and shared their experiences. But what makes this book so outstanding are the dozens of full-page and double-page oil paintings—breathtaking in their perspectives, rich in emotion, and created with understanding and affection for these lost heroes of our national game. We Are the Ship is a tour de force for baseball lovers of all ages. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Jacket Andrew Clements, 2002-05-02 Phil is on a mission. His absentminded little brother forgot his lunch money. All kinds of thoughts are running through Phil's mind as he searches for Jimmy in the throngs of fourth and fifth graders crowding the school hallway:...if I'm late for math today, then I might not be allowed to take the test -- and then I could flunk math! I might even flunk sixth grade and get left back! Then Phil spots Jimmy's one-of-a-kind jacket and rushes to the corner of the hallway. Except the person wearing it isn't his brother; it's some black kid Phil's never seen before -- wearing Jimmy's jacket! Phil makes an accusation, tempers flare, and both kids wind up in the principal's office. How will Phil react when he finds out how Daniel came to be the owner of this unique jacket? Will Daniel be able to forgive Phil for an accusation that was based on racial prejudice? What will each boy learn about the other, and most important, about himself? |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Word Party Richard Edwards, 1986 'Loving words clutch crimson roses, Rude words sniff and pick their noses, Sly words come dressed up as foxes, Short words stand on cardboard boxes, Common words tell jokes and gabble, Complicated words play Scrabble ...' Read aloud, these poems will have an immediate impact and will bring enjoyment to both children and adults. The line drawings by John Lawrence, one of our finest illustrators, are also a delight. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg (Scholastic Gold) Rodman Philbrick, 2012-11-01 A Newbery Honor Book, this warm, funny, & heart-wrenching Civil War novel introduces readers to the Battle of Gettysburg & Little Round Top, one of the most famous feats of bravery in U.S. history! In this emotive, Newbery Honor-winning page-turner, 12 year-old orphan Homer runs away from Pine Swamp, Maine, to find his older brother, Harold, who has been sold into the Union Army. With laugh-aloud humor, Homer outwits and outruns a colorful assortment of Civil War-era thieves, scallywags, and spies as he makes his way south, following clues that finally lead him to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dramatic story of the 20th Maine at Little Round Top. Even through a hail of gunfire, Homer never loses heart--but will he find his brother? Or will it be too late?With engaging wit and comical repartee reminiscent of Mark Twain, master storyteller Rodman Philbrick introduces us to the unforgettable character of Homer in this groundbreaking historical novel.The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Boys Start the War Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, 2008-12-30 It's the summer holidays--time for camping, fishing or just lazing, until girls move in next door. That means war, but the girls know how to fight back. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is the winner of the Newbery Medal. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Hundred Penny Box Sharon Bell Mathis, 2006-10-05 Michael loves his great-great-aunt Dew, even if she can't always remember his name. He especially loves to spend time with her and her beloved hundred penny box, listening to stories about each of the hundred years of her life. Michael's mother wants to throw out the battered old box that holds the pennies, but Michael understands that the box itself is as important to Aunt Dew as the memories it contains. Winner of a Newbery Honor, this beautiful story will be available in a collector's edition featuring heavy interior stock embossing and silver ink on the cover, and a thread-sewn binding for added durability. A timeless story of the relationship between a boy and his elderly relative, this new edition is one that families young and old will treasure for years to come. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Name of This Book is Secret Pseudonymous Bosch, 2018-06-28 WARNING: DO NOT READ THIS BOOK! ...For amongst its contents you will find: two extraordinary adventurers... a missing magician's diary... a symphony of spells... and a deadly secret. But wait, you already know too much! It is too late. I'm afraid nothing will stop you now. Open the book if you must. But, please, tell no one. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Natural Regions and Subregions of Alberta David J. Downing, Alberta. Natural Regions Committee, 2006-01-01 This document presents the climatic, physiographic, vegetation, soil, wildlife and land use attributes that characterize each natural region and subregion. It has been organized into four parts: part one outlines national region and subregion concepts, part two describes methods used to generate climate statistics, part three presents a comparative analysis of selected climate statistics to facilitate comparison of natural regions and subregions, and part four presents detailed climatic, vegetation, soils and physiographic descriptions for six natural regions and twenty-one natural subregions currently recognized in Alberta. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Home of the Brave Katherine Applegate, 2007-08-21 A deeply poetic and affecting novel about the contemporary immigrant experience. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Danger on Midnight River Gary Paulsen, 1995 Gary Paulsen World of Adventure series. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Lucky Baseball Bat Matt Christopher, 2004-08 When Martin, the Tigers' newest slugger, loses his lucky baseball bat, he fears that he has also lost his ability to play baseball |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Earth's Features Inc World Book, 2016-06-01 How much of the world's water is found in the oceans? How many volcanoes erupt each year? How was the Grand Canyon formed? Read this book to find out! Part of World Book's Learning Ladders series, this book tells children about different kinds of landforms and how they shape Earth. Children also learn about bodies of water and their importance to people. Each spread includes introductory text, colorful illustrations with detailed captions, and photographs that show real-world examples of the featured topic. Puzzle pages, fun facts, and true/false quizzes appear at the end of each volume. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: In November Cynthia Rylant, 2015-11-10 In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Cynthia Rylant's lyrical language and Jill Kastner's rich, cozy paintings capture the cherished moments of this autumn month--the moments we spend together and the ones we witness in the world around us. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Whale Rider Witi Ihimaera, 2003 As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Māori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was their ancestor. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Radio Fifth Grade Gordon Korman, 2006 Mayhem breaks out in the fifth grade when the Venice Menace bullies his classmates into letting him become a regular guest on Kidsview, the school's radio program. Benjy Driver dreams of becoming a big-time radio announcer. He gets an opportunity to develop his skills on a radio show produced by kids and aired every Saturday afternoon from the local station. Classic Korman hilarity ensues as a talking parrot says all the wrong things, a hair dryer jams radios and traffic lights, and a school bully writes stories about two kittens named Fuzzy and Puffy...but not the kind of stories that should be read on air! |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Jamie Drake Equation Christopher Edge, 2018-06-26 From the author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright comes another cutting-edge cosmic space adventure for anyone who's ever looked up at the stars and wondered about the universe. An exploration of the constellations, an appreciation of the courage of astronauts, and a loving father-son story. Perfect for fans of Scott Kelly's Astrotwins series. How amazing would it be to have a dad who's an astronaut? To see him go on rocket launches, live in zero gravity, and fly through space like a superhero? Jamie Drake knows. His dad is orbiting Earth in the International Space Station. Jamie thinks it's cool, and he's proud of his dad, but he also really misses him. Hanging out at the local observatory one day, Jamie is surprised when he picks up a strange signal on his phone. Could it be aliens? Are they closer to our planet than anyone realizes? With his dad in space, Jamie feels he has no choice but to investigate on his own. But when something goes wrong with his dad's mission, Jamie is reminded that space is a dangerous place. He decides it's time to prove that he's a hero too. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day Christopher Edge, 2019 On her tenth birthday, super-smart Maisie wakes to a shifted reality and must work within the laws of the universe and trust the love of her family to set the world right. Alternate chapters present divergent timelines. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Gruffalo Julia Donaldson, 2016 A special book and CD edition of the bestselling The Gruffalo.A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo! The Gruffalo Book and CD Pack features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and finish, and a story CD read aloud by actress Imelda Staunton, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!Other available book and CD packs with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Mrs Armitage and the Big Wave Quentin Blake, 2008 |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Storm-boy Colin Thiele, New Holland Publishers, 2004 Storm Boy saves the life of Mr Percival, and in return the pelican helps Storm Boy's father with his fishing and joins in the rescue of a shipwrecked crew. The boy and the pelican prove friends to the end. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Pale Male Janet Schulman, 2008 A red tail hawk and his mate build their nest near the top of a Fifth Avenue apartment building and bird watchers gather hoping to see the chicks in the nest. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: The Butterfly Lion Michael Morpurgo, 1996 Bertie Rescues A Lion Cub Whilst On Holiday In Africa. When He Returns Home To Go Back To Boarding School, The Young Cub Is Sold To A Circus. Both Boy And Cub Miss The Bond Which Has Grown Between Them . . . Will They Ever Meet Again? |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Nightmare Mountain Peg Kehret, 2008-07-10 Twelve-year-old Molly's visit to her aunt and uncle's llama ranch in the state of Washington leads her into unexpected danger and suspense. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Aesop's Fables Aesop, 1897 A short collection of Aesop's fables. |
night of the spadefoot toads worksheets: Keeping a Nature Journal Charles Edmund Roth, 2003-07 From the day it was released in 2000, Keeping a Nature Journal has struck a profound chord among professional, casual, and occasional naturalists of all ages. In response to this groundswell of enthusiasm, we have revised KEEPING A NATURE JOURNAL, updated the interior design, and created a new cover. Undoubtedly the most exciting new element in this second edition is a portfolio of 32 illustrated pages from Clare Walker Leslie's most recent journals, reproduced in full color. What makes KEEPING A NATURE JOURNAL so popular? It is inspiring and easy to use. Clare and co-author Charles Chuck E. Roth offer simple techniques to give first-time journal-keepers the confidence to go outside, observe the natural world, and sketch and write about what they see. At the same time, they motivate long-time journal-keepers to hone their powers of observation as they immerse themselves in the mysteries of the natural world. Clare and Chuck stress that the journal is a personal record of daily experience and the world around us. Nature's beauty can be observed everywhere, whether in the city, suburbs, or country. |
At Night or In the Night? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Mar 13, 2015 · The same with in the night, if someone said that you would think of any time between the hours of 8pm and 6am, or thereabouts. However, at night generally means the …
Is 'Night an acceptable informal variant of "Good Night"?
Dec 29, 2016 · The spoken use of "night" as an informal, familiar version of "good night" (wishing one a restful sleep) is common, but I'm not sure what the proper written equivalent is - if there …
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"Good night" as noted by yourself means to have a good night's sleep, so "Good Evening" is used instead. "Evening" lasts from after Afternoon(4 p.m.) till after sunset, depending on where you …
What is an appropriate greeting to use at night time?
Jan 21, 2013 · "Good night" as a greeting was once a feature found almost exclusively in Ireland. In James Joyce's "The Dead", for example, it is used both as greeting: —O, Mr Conroy, said …
How do people greet each other when in different time zones?
Mar 27, 2020 · It has nothing to do with the dateline. The relevance of that is whether someone else's time is ahead or behind yours, and, it is not necessarily as business meeting. A younger …
phrases - "Good night" or "good evening"? - English Language
Feb 18, 2011 · Even if you are meeting a person at 10 p.m. at night, the first time of the day, you can still greet him/her with "Good morning". This means it's a positive, well wishing statement, …
What's the difference between “by night” and “at night”?
"The tiger hunts by night" sounds more dramatic than "The tiger hunts at night." Consider the title of the following film: They Drive by Night, which is a hyped-up way of presenting a movie …
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Dec 9, 2010 · The convention stems from the term itself. Midnight comes from 'mid-night.' In conversation, the 'night' of which 'midnight' is in the middle, is considered the night of the date …
word usage - 1 o'clock in the morning OR 1 o'clock at night?
Sep 8, 2015 · 'Night' is defined as: "The period of time between 'Evening' and 'Dawn' ". People tend to get confused at the difference between the terms 'DAY' and 'DATE'. If it is Monday and …
What is a word for someone who is both an early bird and a night …
Mar 30, 2024 · Throughout the night, the mastines take turns at sleeping while the one on watch sits silently, scanning the surroundings from a good vantage point, and from time to time walks …
At Night or In the Night? - English Language & Usage Sta…
Mar 13, 2015 · The same with in the night, if someone said that you would think of any time between the hours …
Is 'Night an acceptable informal variant of "Good Nig…
Dec 29, 2016 · The spoken use of "night" as an informal, familiar version of "good night" (wishing one a restful …
single word requests - Precise names for parts of a day - Eng…
"Good night" as noted by yourself means to have a good night's sleep, so "Good Evening" is used instead. …
What is an appropriate greeting to use at night time?
Jan 21, 2013 · "Good night" as a greeting was once a feature found almost exclusively in Ireland. In James …
How do people greet each other when in different time z…
Mar 27, 2020 · It has nothing to do with the dateline. The relevance of that is whether someone else's time is …