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Leela and Liam prepare a bake sale to raise money, but when the big day arrives, Leela has to step out of her comfort zone to attract a crowd and keep the event from crumbling. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Shivani a quitté Mumbai il y a quelques mois à peine… Mais elle ne se sent plus vraiment comme une étrangère. Elle aime sa nouvelle école et elle a enfin une amie. Par contre, quand sa mère se propose pour cuisiner pour la fête-bénéfice annuelle de l'école, Shivani est sûre qu'elle deviendra la risée de tout le monde. Qu'est-ce qui arrivera si sa mère décide de préparer un de ses « plats qui puent »? Shivani adore la cuisine indienne, mais pas question d'en manger devant ses amis. Dès son entrée dans le gymnase le jour de la fête de l'école, Shivani sait que ses pires craintes sont devenues réalité : l'odeur caractéristique des épices indiennes flotte dans l'air. Mais enCet ouvrage en format ePub est entièrement accessible.suite, elle voit que des dizaines de personnes font la file devant le stand de sa mère. C'est le plus populaire! Cet ouvrage en format ePub est entièrement accessible. Également disponible sous le titre Embrace the Chicken en anglais.

Sylvie can't wait to raise money for the animal shelter for her Make a Difference Day project, but with her frenemy, Camilla, and Sylvie's foster puppy creating obstacles along the way, she discovers there is more than one way to make a difference. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

When Jake, Sophia, and Brody slide down the tube slide at their local park, they are shocked to find themselves in an underground headquarters and transformed into Secret Slide Money Club agents. Soon the friends learn that they're in an ongoing battle against Albatross, a selfish villain who uses bad money choices to turn other kids into Albies. The agents must help the Albies get free of Albatross's reach and start to make good money choices—all while going on some ridiculous new adventures. In this first book in the series, the three friends must help a classmate raise money for their school. But when the Albies try to crash the agents'lemonade stand, it's time to launch some lemons while learning a lesson in giving.The Secret Slide Money Club is a unique early-reader fiction series that uses humor and adventure to teach children the foundational principles of financial health—Give, Save, Live. This first trio of books is quick-paced, offering tons of silliness and action while showing young readers about God's way to be wise with money. Also available! Book 2—The Mad Cash Dash Book 3—Trouble at the Toy Store

Join the unforgettable brother-sister duo in this collected edition of the first three books from the bestselling Lemonade War series: The Lemonade War, the Lemonade Crime, and The Bell Bandit. Family, fairness, and lemonade! Join siblings Evan and Jessie Treski as they battle over a lemonade stand, run a school courtroom, and discover who has stolen the neighborhood bell at their grandmother's home. In this collected edition of the first three books of the Lemonade War series: The Lemonade War,The Lemonade Crime, and The Bell Bandit, prolific and bestselling author Jaqueline Davies explores themes of entrepreneurialism, the difficulties of fairness, and the complex emotional depth of family relationships.

Un favorito de Booklinks Uno de los 100 Títulos de la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York en la sección de Lectura y Lectura para compartir “Un fascinante capítulo.”—Booklist, crítica destacada “Una novela divertida, fresca y creíble con personajes simpáticos.” —School Library Journal “Divertida… una buena lectura para pequeños capitalistas.” —USA Today Hecho: Una semana atrás, desaparecieron doscientos ocho dólares del bolsillo del pantalón corto de Evan Treski. Hecho: Evan y Jessie habían trabajado arduamente durante el verano para obtener ese dinero, preparando limonada, cargándola por todo el pueblo, de pie bajo el caluroso sol de verano para ganar cada centavo. Hecho: Scott Spencer acaba de comprar algo muy, muy costoso. Acusación: Scott Spencer es acusado del delito de robo del dinero de la limonada. La clase 4-0 en consecuencia lo cita al tribunal frente a un juez, testigos y un jurado de pares. ¿Se sabrá la verdad en el juicio? Y si es así, ¿se hará justicia? A Booklinks favorite One of the 100 Titles of the New York Public Library in the Reading and Reading section to share “A fascinating chapter book.” —Booklist, featured review “A fun, fresh and credible novel with friendly characters.” —School Library Journal “Fun... a good read for small capitalists.” —USA Today Fact: A week ago, two hundred and eight dollars disappeared from the pocket of Evan Treski's shorts. Fact: Evan and Jessie had worked hard during the summer to get that money, preparing lemonade, loading it around town, standing in the hot summer sun to earn every penny. Fact: Scott Spencer just bought something very, very expensive. Accusation: Scott Spencer is charged with the crime of stealing lemonade money. Class 4-0 accordingly cites him to the court in front of a judge, witnesses and a jury of peers. Will the truth be known at the trial? And if so, will justice be done?

Jada Jones is back for the fourth book of this popular, celebrated series perfect for STEM fans!'Readers who love Ivy and Bean or Katie Woo will want to meet Jada Jones.'--School Library JournalWhen the student council decides to host a dance as their next fundraiser, Jada feels nervous and queasy. She's excited to give back, but she can't dance! Still, she's determined to help the cause and show she cares. She practices her moves, gets help from friends, and even does research at the library to prepare--but will it be enough to help her create change in her community?Praise for Jada Jones: Rock Star'Fast-paced, with supersimple vocabulary and a smattering of earth science to spark interest in young rock collectors everywhere.'--Kirkus Reviews

It's bestie vs. bestie…Suki is assigned to run the student council Valentine's Day fundraiser at school with JJ: her former bestie turned worst enemy. He and Suki have been ultra-competitive about everything for years—there's no way they can work together. In fact, they almost immediately resolve to hold competing fundraisers.Meanwhile, Suki longs for a dog, but her parents won't let her get one. Befriending a stray at the park (who she names Cinnamon Bun) leads her to volunteer at the local animal shelter, which becomes her new home away from home.But then the fundraiser gets out of control, and the shelter might close. Suki is determined to save the day, but she can't do it alone… and will she ever get a dog of her own?

Waagerechter Regen und Sturm - Deichschaf Bertha hat die Nase so voll von dem nordfriesischen Februar-Schietwetter. Sie will nur noch in die Sonne! Was für ein Glück, dass Ulrike und Olaf auf der Suche nach jemanden sind, der Zeit und Lust hat, auf einem Forschungsschiff mit nach Afrika zu fahren, um auf dem Schiff für den Kinderschutz Spenden zu sammeln. So kommt Bertha tatsächlich in die Sonne... Die Benefiz-Aktion »Bertha will in die Sonne - zu Gunsten des Kinderschutzbundes Nordfriesland« fand tatsächlich statt: 2014 fuhr eine plüschige Bertha aus Bertas Wollscheune mit einer Spendendose auf einem Forschungsschiff mit nach Afrika. Aus dieser Aktion hat die Autorin Sabine Marya eine fröhliche Bertha-Geschichte gewebt. Illustriert wurde das Buch mit Fotos von der Aktion und mit Fotos von Bertas Wollscheune, wo u. a. die plüschigen Berthas von Ulrikes Nadeln hüpfen.

A girl's well-intentioned Valentine's Day meddling entangles her in a love triangle with her best friend and a girl with a crush on him in this tween romance perfect for fans of Courtesy of Cupid.This year, Mia is selling and delivering roses and chocolate for the Valentine's Day fundraiser, and just like the year before, the same few popular girls are slated to receive bouquets of deliveries from their best friends. To shake things up a bit, Mia delivers an extra twenty-five roses from made-up “secret admirers” to overlooked girls who she thinks could use a confidence boost. But Mia's meddling might have done more harm than good—especially when she realizes that one of her rose deliveries has inspired Sun Patterson to get a makeover and pursue Alex, Mia's best friend who she might feel more than friendly toward. As the messy consequences of the extra roses unfold, Mia finds herself torn between her newfound goal to help others find their perfect match, the heavy weight of her secret actions, the friendships she is struggling to find time for, and some seriously confusing feelings for Alex. Maybe this matchmaker stuff is more complicated than it seems. Formerly published as 25 Roses.

Susan Olson, second-grade treasurer and reporter, here dutifully records the comical details that surround this adventurous tale under the headings,'Expenses'and'Profit.'Spurred on by a desire to visit the Statue of Liberty, the class tries to earn money for the trip by collecting paper, running a lemonade stand, sitting babies, walking dogs, and selling candy.

'The surf club needs a new rescue boat and, as usuasl, Riely has a plan to help them. But nothing is as easy as it looks, especially when dogs are involved.'--Publisher's statement.

It's a perfect day for the First Annual Hoot, Holler, and Moo Talent Festival. The sun is shining in a warm autumn sky and the stage is set. Mr. and Mrs. Farmer are away on vacation, Minnie and Moo are dressed in their togas, Elvis has his bagpipe, the hyenas their jokes, the fox his magic tricks, the sheep a protest poem, and the cash box is stuffed with money from ticket sales. A perfect day. Wait a minute... Where is the cash box? Why are those coyotes on motorcycles? And who pushed those Porta Potties down the hill?

One of the most controversial YA novels of all time, The Chocolate War is a modern masterpiece that speaks to fans of S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders and John Knowles's A Separate Peace. After suffering rejection from seven major publishers, The Chocolate War made its debut in 1974, and quickly became a bestselling—and provocative—classic for young adults. This chilling portrait of an all-boys prep school casts an unflinching eye on the pitfalls of conformity and corruption in our most elite cultural institutions. “Masterfully structured and rich in theme; the action is well crafted, well timed, suspenseful.”—The New York Times Book Review “The characterizations of all the boys are superb.”—School Library Journal, starred review “Compellingly immediate.... Readers will respect the uncompromising ending.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year

Je m'appelle Sam. J'ai 18 ans. Je suis nul. Pour le moment, c'est tout ce que je sais de moi. Et c'est assez difficile à avaler… Je viens de doubler mon secondaire 5. Avec brio! En fait, ce que je réussis de mieux, c'est « pocher » mes examens. En restant 100% dans la lune (ça me ferait au moins un 100 dans mon bulletin!) et en n'étudiant pas, je me suis mérité un an de plus en enfer. J'en peux plus qu'on me demande ce que je veux faire de ma vie! Je n'en ai pas la moindre idée. J'en ai marre d'y réfléchir. A la limite, je m'en fiche. Je veux juste lâcher l'école, sans décevoir ma blonde et ma famille. En même temps, j'ai peur de faire la gaffe de ma vie. J'ai juste envie d'aller voir ailleurs si j'y suis. Ouais, c'est ça, j'me pousse! Non. Ce serait carrément fou. Oh et puis, tant pis. Qu'est-ce que je risque au fond? Ici, c'est le vide, le néant. Ailleurs, j'arriverai peut-être à me trouver. Tous les adolescents ne font pas leur entrée au secondaire avec les mêmes chances de réussite, mais la décision d'abandonner l'école est le résultat d'un cumul de situations complexes. Comme pour trop de garçons de son âge, le décrochage scolaire semblait être la seule option pour Sam. Pour trouver sa voie, le chemin peut être ardu, mais pas sans issue…

As fund-raising chair, Lissa knows how important it is for her to make sure the cheer team has enough money to enter competitions. It becomes even more important when she worries her family won't be able to afford her spot on the team.

When Pretty Penny learns that Doodle's Animal Farm is in need of donations, she knows it's up to her and pet pig, Iggy, to save the day! The pair quickly brainstorm a fundraiser—running their very own movie theater. Everyone works hard to ensure the event's success, but at the end of the day, the money raised sure looks tempting to Iggy! Will he find the strength of character to share the proceeds with the animals in need? Or will he have to learn the hard way that dishonesty comes with a high price tag? A charming beginning reader about financial and social responsibility.Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Campfire Girls of Roselawn is a charming children's novel with a surprisingly modern message about the amazing feats girls can pull off if they set their minds to it. Out of school for the summer, chums Amy and Jessie become entranced with radios and spend most of their time fiddling with this new invention. When they hear a cry of distress over the wires, the pair become involved in a mystery. The Campfire Girls of Roselawn is a fun and fast read for young and old alike.

Every year, Rock Creek Stables hosts a barn dance, and the proceeds benefit hungry horses. It's such a worthy cause that Monica wants to get involved. But kids at Pine Tree Middle School won't go to a dance in Rock Creek. How can Monica prove that Pine Tree kids care too?

Johnny Maverick a une idée géniale pour permettre à l'équipe des Loups gris à Gaston de remporter le concours de collecte de fonds auquel elle participe. Tout se passe pour le mieux jusqu'au moment où une visiteuse arrive à Howling et qu'elle se met à remporter tous les défis contre Johnny. Toute la ville trouve cela très drôle, mais le pire, c'est que même ses amis Tom et Stu s'amusent à ses dépens! Johnny Maverick has come up with an idea to win a fundraising contest for the Howling Timberwolves hockey team. It seems fun, until a girl visits Howling—and starts to win challenges against Johnny. The entire town finds it funny; even worse, his friends Tom and Stu like what's happening.