Most Popular Books by Susan Hughes

Is it flexible or rigid? Is it heavy or light? Is it hot or cold? Is it magnetic or nonmagnetic? Is it smooth or rough? Is it transparent or opaque? Book jacket.

Looks at some of the activities people engage in for recreation.

Discusses matter, defining and using examples to show the differences between what is transparent, translucent, and opaque.

The history of Hanukkah is explored in stories and poems, with games and activities to celebrate the holiday.

* The Ultimate Paella Recipe Guide * Paella is a Spanish dish using rice, stock, and whatever vegetables or meats are available in the kitchen. It is usually flavored with a tomato base, saffron, onion, and garlic.Traditional paellas are made outdoors over open fires, but at home a simpler version can be made in one large skillet. We have collected the most delicious and best selling recipes from around the world, including seafood, livestock, and vegetable paellas. Enjoy! Take a peak at a few of the recipes inside! Shrimp & Scallop Paella Spinach & Goat Cheese Paella Lobster & Pea Paella Artichoke & Green Bean Paella Bacon & Pepitas Paella Enjoy delicious Paella today! Scroll Up & Grab Your Copy NOW!

A spooktacular rhyming story with a sproutacular surprise! Everyone is excited for Halloween, including Sprout, until he is told by Pumpkin and Apple that sprouts are just for Christmas! Sprout needs to come up with an idea quickly if he wants to join in with their Halloween fun. But will it be a trick or a treat? And can he prove that sprouts aren''t just for Christmas? He may be small in size but he''s BIG in surprise! Includes Sprout''s Tips! Spooktacular book themed activity ideas for children and grown-ups to do together. Are YOU ready to discover Sprout''s mischievous surprise? A wickedly funny story of quick-wits, determination and resourcefulness. With its enchanting illustrations and perfect read-aloud rhyming text, children and grown-ups of all ages will enjoy this magical picture book. The ethos behind this story is that no-one is too small to be included.

"One night as Max is leaving Wild Paws, two disguised figures drop off a young wolf who is caught in a trap. Although the wolf pup isn''t harmed, he''s scared and alone. Abby tells Max that they must find the pup''s pack before it moves on without him. But where did he come from? Only the people who dropped him off would know the answer to that question"--Back cover.

This is a truly unique book that explores how children around the world are finding ways of getting an education, despite the most unusual or challenging circumstances. The stories will make you think about school and the world in a whole new way.

Describes the world''s principal foods, how they are grown, prepared, and their nutritional content.

Teacher note for leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

"Just as a spring blizzard blows in, Wild Paws and Claws receives an emergency call. An injured snowshoe hare and her baby have been found and they need help! Max, Sarah, and Abbie take the bunnies back to the center. They have to help the mother hare fast -- she probably has other babies outside in the cold, and they will starve without her. But Wild Paws still doesn''t have a vet. Can Max and her friends think of a solution to save the bunnies?"--Back cover.

Is the beach you swim at safe? What''s really inside the soil you use to grow your garden? Move over Sherlock Holmes...Environmental Detective is back in a contemporary new package just right for today''s children!So grab the plastic carrying case ? all the tools you need to explore the natural world are inside! Use the tweezers to collect samples of algae from a pond. Test your drinking water with pH paper. Or peek through the magnifying glass and see what''s living on a backyard blade of grass. Made from recycled materials (naturally!) and complete with a mail-in card and lists of official organizations kids can write to, Environmental Detective makes it fun and easy to learn about and look after our wonderful living world.

Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (Single Book)

Follow the "Gung Ho!" Dragon Boat Team as they prepare for a race, then work together so well that they are taken on a fantastic flight through Philadelphia, arriving back to the finish line just in time to WIN the race! All proceeds from 2013 book sales will be donated to Fanconi Anemia Research Fund. Fanconi Anemia is an inherited type of anemia that causes bone marrow failure. (for more info visit www.Fanconi.org )

"Kat, Maya and Grace are on puppy duty once more. This time they''re helping Aunt Jenn look after a Yorkshire terrier puppy named Cricket. Cricket is tiny but he''s full of energy. He gets into all sorts of things and tries to eat anything he comes across. Will the girls be able to keep him out of trouble?"--page 4 of cover.

Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (Single Book)

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Seeing his former fiancée for the first time in over a decade, Clay McAdam can''t help but wonder why he ever let her go - especially now that he believes she secretly had his child. Years ago his desire for a life of travel and adventure tore them apart, but now Clay wants nothing more than to settle down and focus on family.The last thing Jordan Lewis expected was for Clay to walk back into her life after eleven years, accusing her of keeping his child from him. But there''s more to the story than he knows, and as Jordan finds herself falling for Clay once again, she fears that telling him the whole truth will mean losing him a second time.