Flashlight Dinosaurs

This pair of novelty books feature die-cut shapes that glow in the dark and die-cut paper monsters that, when kids shine a flashlight beam, are projected on the wall. Kids can make their own shadow monster movies after they've read each book's humorously rhymed story. Full color.

Hold a light to the see-through pages to discover what's hidden; learn all kinds of facts about dinosaurs.Shine a light behind each page and reveal secrets of the prehistoric age! Simple text accompanies each illustration and offers facts about dinosaurs.

An introduction to dinosaurs with glow-in-the-dark features.

One creepy curator, two missing skulls, three batty bats, four funny friends and too many bones! An ordinary trip to see the dinosaurs at Chicago's Field Museum turns into a riot of mystery and laughs as four real kids gallivant all over town trying to learn about Chicago's past in order to solve the mystery and save the dinos. LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! "Sue," the Tyrannosaurus Rex on display at the Field Museum Š Al Capone, Chicago gangsters, and the Roaring 20s Š History of and facts about Navy Pier Š History of the Field Museum of Natural History, and exhibits found therein Š Bat facts ? Berghoff Restaurant Š Grant Park, Chicago Š Magnificent Mile Š Navy Pier, Chicago Š Printer's Row Š Sears Tower. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 5.1 Accelerated Reader Points: 3 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 74563 Lexile Measure: 780 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40

Chief Ranger Henry Shore once fought the lethal infestation of prehistoric dinosaurs in his beloved Crater Lake National Park. The first monster, which he called Godzilla, then the flying nightmares, the Gargoyles, then the small evil dinosaurs, and finally One-Eye and its twin. With his wife, Ann, his rangers, and his friends he eliminated the blood-thirsty beasts not only in his park, but over time in many other places. From the beginning of the dinosaur wars he was befriended by a small, intelligent telepathic dinosaur he affectionately named Oscar. Oscar was a benevolent creature who believed humans, the ‘sticks’ as he thought of them, were his friends, too. Oscar saved Henry’s life, and others, many times. Truth be told, Oscar actually saved the world when sinister aliens unexpectedly arrived, and wanted to annihilate mankind because of our murderous, warlike tendencies; how humanity had never been able to live in peace. Oscar telepathically communicated to the aliens in our defense–and humanity was given one final chance–an ominous warning–to learn to live together. Live together in peace or die. Or the aliens would return and end our species forever. Now Oscar, and his expanding family, need Henry’s help. They’d been living happily deep in the backwoods of Crater Lake Park, hidden from human eyes and malicious human interference, when the out-of-control wildfire flushes them from their safe haven…and they end up in Crater Lake. Of course, they can’t remain there. They’d be seen, discovered. Exploited or hunted to extinction because people still feared and loathed dinosaurs because of how many humans they’d slaughtered during their bloody reign. But, aside from Henry’s love of Oscar, the Oscars’ survival is crucial if the aliens ever return, so Henry and his paleontologist son-in-law, Justin, must lead the horde away from the lake to a new safe home in another isolated section of the park. They must protect the Oscars. But one infant dinosaur has been left behind, and in saving that little dinosaur, returning it to Oscar and its family, Henry almost pays the ultimate price…but Henry would do anything for Oscar. After all, Oscar would–and had many times–saved Henry’s life; he saved the planet as well. So Henry, and Earth, are undeniably and forever indebted to the small dinosaur.

“Kate Zambreno has invented a new form. It is a kind of absolute present, real life captured in closeup.“ —Annie Ernaux, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature From “one of our most formally ambitious writers” (Esquire), a moving account of caretaking in a time of uncertainty and loss In The Light Room, Zambreno offers her most profound and affecting work yet: a candid chronicle of life as a mother of two young daughters in a moment of profound uncertainty about public health, climate change, and the future we can expect for our children. Moving through the seasons, returning often to parks and green spaces, Zambreno captures the isolation and exhaustion of being home with a baby and a small child, but also small and transcendent moments of beauty and joy. Inspired by writers and artists ranging from Natalia Ginzburg to Joseph Cornell, Yūko Tsushima to Bernadette Mayer, Etel Adnan to David Wojnarowicz, The Light Room represents an impassioned appreciation of community and the commons, and an ecstatic engagement with the living world. How will our memories, and our children’s, be affected by this time of profound disconnection? What does it mean to bring new life, and new work, into this moment of precarity and crisis? In The Light Room, Kate Zambreno offers a vision of how to live in ways that move away from disenchantment, and toward light and possibility.

Coding, Robotics, and Engineering for Young Students builds foundational computer science and robotics skills and knowledge in bright Pre-K-grade 2 students. Originally developed as enrichment courses for Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development, this curriculum emphasizes active, hands-on, and collaborative learning. Students are challenged to learn computer science content, such as coding, and robotics and engineering concepts, as well as practice high-level academic skills, such as creative problem solving, computational thinking, and critical thinking. Instructional practices balance screen time with active, collaborative classroom engagement. Learning is deepened when students are challenged to navigate the transition from a virtual learning environment to a tangible learning environment. The lessons can be implemented as standalone enrichment experiences or as part of a coordinated scope and sequence that leads to higher level computer science and engineering studies. Grades Pre-K-2

The Lost World of the Dinosaurs Summary of this Story: The narrative focuses on Emily, a young girl who is fascinated by dinosaurs. She spends countless hours reading about and studying images of them, but she yearns to observe them in their natural habitats. She uncovers a map of a small island titled "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs" in one of her books one day. She embarks on an expedition to investigate the island and encounters numerous prehistoric creatures along the way. Emily confronts numerous dangers during her adventure, including a close encounter with a T-Rex. However, she also uncovers the incredible beauty and wonder of the natural world, developing a profound respect for the creatures she meets and a dedication to conservation efforts. The narrative of Emily serves as a reminder of the significance of exploration and preservation in the natural world. Despite the difficulties and dangers, she encounters on the island, she emerges stronger and more determined than ever to protect the extraordinary creatures that captivated her imagination. Emily's journey teaches her the significance of respecting nature and the need for conservation efforts to protect the world's delicate ecosystems. The Tale Begins: Once upon a time, a young girl named Emily had an insatiable fascination with reptiles. She would spend hours poring over literature and images of these prehistoric animals, captivated by their size, strength, and distinctive characteristics. Her passion for dinosaurs was so intense that she even imagined seeing them in person one day. Emily's fixation with dinosaurs never diminished as she aged. In fact, its strength only increased. She began to study paleontology, read scientific publications, and attend lectures to gain as much knowledge as possible about these incredible creatures. Emily was once immersed in a particularly captivating dinosaur book when she noticed something odd. On the back cover of the book was a map of the globe, and in one corner was a tiny island labeled "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs." Emily was intrigued. She had never heard of such a place before, and she could not believe that dinosaurs still wandered an island somewhere in the world. Emily was obsessed with the prospect of a real-life "Lost World" inhabited by dinosaurs. She decided to conduct some investigation to learn more about this mysterious island. Emily discovered a few allusions to "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs" after searching the internet and reading through her extensive dinosaur book collection. According to these sources, "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs" was an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. Dinosaurs that somehow managed to survive extinction and continue living in their natural habitat were said to inhabit the island. Emily was both delighted and dubious. She could not accept the possibility that dinosaurs still existed in the world, but she could not deny the possibility. She knew she had to witness it firsthand. Emily spent the next few months planning her journey to "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs." She read every book and article she could find on the subject and contacted paleontologists and dinosaur experts for advice. Emily was finally prepared to embark on her expedition. She packed her bags with all the essentials, including food, water, camping gear, and her extensive collection of dinosaur literature. She boarded a small aircraft that would transport her to a nearby island, where she would need to board a small boat to reach "The Lost World." Emily finally arrived on the remote island that was rumored to be the entrance to "The Lost World," where she encountered a local guide who agreed to take her to the island by boat. As they traversed the Pacific Ocean, Emily could not help but feel both anxious and exhilarated. She was about to embark on a rare expedition, and she was uncertain of what to anticipate. Emily felt a rush of exhilaration and anticipation as she stepped onto the shore of the island that was said to be "The Lost World of the Dinosaurs." She was aware that she was about to witness something extraordinary.