Kirjailija
Stacia Deutsch
Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 46 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 2005–2026, suosituimpiin kuuluu Emma. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.
46 kirjaa
Kirjojen julkaisuvuodet: 2005–2026.
Ghost stories from America's most infamous prison have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery Welcome to the spooky island of Alcatraz Stay alert Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know a ghost nurse wanders the halls in search of prisoners to heal? Or that nobody has ever escaped from Alcatraz...and lived to tell the tale? Can you believe Cell 14D is haunted by a mysterious, red-eyed monster? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Alcatraz and have you sleeping with the light on
Celebrating Hanukkah: History, Traditions, and Activities - A Holiday Book for Kids
Stacia Deutsch
Rockridge Press
2022
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Celebrate Hanukkah with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9 Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Greeks in 164 BCE. For eight days in November or December each year, this beloved holiday celebrates freedom, strength, and survival against the odds. This engaging book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of Hanukkah and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to get festive. Celebratory traditions--From lighting the menorah and playing dreidel to giving gifts and enjoying special holiday meals, kids will learn all the ways to celebrate Hanukkah. Hands-on activities--Kids can explore festivities like making potato latkes, crafting a stained glass menorah, and playing a Maccabee game. Fun facts and pictures--Bring Hanukkah to life with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts throughout the book. Get kids excited to learn with this standout among Hanukkah books for children.
Jessie's next article is taking a dramatic turn. When a traveling theater production comes to town, Jessie is excited to write a profile of its star, a talented performer who grew up in Greenfield and is making a big splash around the world. But when the performer goes missing days before the show is set to make its debut, Jessie realizes that something big is going on behind the scenes. If she wants to score a celebrity interview, she's going to have to solve a mystery first.
Ghost stories from Bisbee, Arizona have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery The haunted history of Prescott comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Loretto Academy, but keep your eye out for the ghosts of students from long ago. Or walk into Zacatecas Canyon and risk bumping into the Woman in White. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
When an embarrassing message between Charla and Daniel goes out to the whole class, Jessie finds herself stuck between her feuding best friends. As she helps Charla investigate how this happened, they find that someone has been tampering with Charla's lawyer mom's computer, and it could spell trouble for her mom's legal case. In order to keep the culprit from walking free, Jessie and Charla need Daniel's help. But when some messages go out, they're hard to take back.
Jessie Alden thinks her days of solving mysteries are over. With her new role at the student newspaper, as well as classes, friends, and boys, there's a lot to keep up with. And Jessie always likes to be prepared. But when a new boy at school comes to her with information about strange things taking place at his parent's business, and she also finds out the club she's writing her first feature on seems to know something about it, Jessie realizes her story is much bigger than she thought―and she can't help but get to the bottom of it.
Interesting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 about American history Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history. Starting with America's earliest inhabitants in 20,000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, American History for Kids helps them explore America's past through memorable and exciting facts that they will love to share. This engaging look at American history for kids age 8-12 includes: 500 facts--This book introduces kids to many of the incredible things that have happened in America, one informative tidbit at a time. The complete timeline--Kids will learn all about important people, places, and events across thousands of years of American history. A leg up on learning--These facts provide kids with a head start on the topics they'll be covering in class, plus things they might not learn in school. Help history come alive with the incredible facts inside this top choice among American history books.
The Story of Jim Henson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
Stacia Deutsch
CALLISTO KIDS
2021
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Discover the life of Jim Henson-a story about being creative and trying new things for kids ages 6 to 9Jim Henson was the talented puppeteer who made some of the most famous puppets of all time-the Muppets. Before he created Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Oscar the Grouch, and many other well-known characters, Jim was an ambitious kid who loved trying new things and using his imagination. He learned how to make puppets and went on to invent new ways in which puppets could be used in TV and movies. Explore how Jim Henson went from being a creative young boy growing up in Mississippi to an award-winning writer, director, and puppeteer loved by the entire world. The Story of Jim Henson includes: A fun quiz-Test your knowledge of the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jim's life so you can ace your book report or school quiz. His lasting legacy-Learn more about how Jim Henson created lasting change in the world of puppets and in the lives of so many kids. Helpful definitions-Find a glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. How will Jim's big imagination inspire you?
The Story of Amelia Earhart: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
Stacia Deutsch
CALLISTO KIDS
2020
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Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Amelia Earhart-a story about daring to be differentAmelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane-and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn't afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn't think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight. The Story of Amelia Earhart includes: Lasting change-Learn about how Amelia Earhart made the world a better place for future generations of pilots. Test your knowledge-Take a fun quiz about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Amelia's life. Word definitions-Find easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. How will Amelia's hard work and love of adventure inspire you?
Now that Sophia and her friends are an official group in coding club, they can't wait to bring their coding ideas to life. In fact, they signed up for their first hackathon—a full day of coding and meeting other coders! When they run into Leila—a girl from coding club who happens to be into robotics and who needs a group for the hackathon—they quickly become a team of five. But things don't go according to plan. Can the girls find a way to work together? They know that coding is all about teamwork and problem-solving—maybe friendship is, too!
The Friendship Code #1
Stacia Deutsch; Reshma Saujani
Grosset Dunlap Inc.,U.S.
2017
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Halvin toimitettuna 17,10 €
Lucy can't wait for the new coding club at school to start. Even though she's only in sixth grade, she has an idea for an app, and is excited to get started on it. But Lucy's excitement turns to disappointment when she shows up at the first meeting. Sophia is there--she and Lucy had a fight over the summer and they are now ex-friends. There's also Maya--a very cool seventh grader who Lucy's never dared talk to. And then there's Erin--a new girl who nobody really knows. Not only does Lucy not get to work on her brilliant idea for an app, she also ends up working with Sophia, Maya, and Erin to discover the meaning of some mysterious notes that are in coding language. Lucy and the rest of the girls soon discover that coding takes time, patience, and dedication--and so does friendship.
When Michael Wilson keeps hearing an unusual sound at night, he calls on his friends Liv and Leo to help him figure out what's causing it. The three young neighbors, known as the Mysterious Makers of Shaker Street, build a tool to amplify the sound, and they soon discover that an empty neighboring house is actually occupied. Will the Mysterious Makers put an end to the troubling noise once and for all? Readers can become makers themselves by following included instructions to recreate the tools the Shaker Street kids use to solve the mystery, while a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts make this a great addition for libraries.
The brown house at the end of Shaker Street is a bit shady. Everyone who moves in gets scared off. Liv is convinced the house is haunted by the ghost of its late owner, General Pablo Carlos, Michael doesn't buy it, and Leo want nothing to do with ghosts One thing's for certain, something fishy is going on. The Mysterious Makers set to making a ghost detector to determine just what's behind the spirit on Shaker Street. Real-life makers can keep the fun going and create their own detector and levitating ghost with instructions at the end of the book, and a glossary and reader questions make this a great choice.
Shaker Street residents are finding holes all over their yards. Are animals to blame? Are aliens? Michael, Liv, and Leo - the Mysterious Makers of Shaker Street - decide to investigate what's behind all the destroyed landscapes. After gathering some clues, the makers put their creativity and building know-how to work with a homemade metal detector. Will the makers' latest projects lead them to a space ship or a sinister neighbor? A glossary and reader questions provide support to the young reader, and when the story's over, readers can become a makers themselves by recreating the gadgets with instructions included at the end of the book.
Ten-year-old Michael Wilson notices that strange things are happening at old Mrs. Vernon's house, just two doors down from his Shaker Street home. Crates are going in and out of the house all night long, and Mrs. Vernon, a curator at an art museum, has wet paint in her yard, of all places. Can Michael and his friends Liv and Leo put their maker skills to work and create some gadgets to figure out what the odd, old woman is up to? After the mystery's solved, readers can recreate the Mysterious Makers' tools with included instructions, and a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts offer reading support.
Don't make the same mistake Emma made. Don't read my book. Signed,The Scaremaster... Don't say I didn't warn you. Twelve-year-old Emma is excited to spend a night away at best friend Samantha's house for an epic sleepover with Sam's very chic out-of-town cousins - but when the cousins turns out to have a creepy secret, it's up to Emma to solve this wolfish mystery, race against the clock to outwit the Scaremaster, and stop a werewolf in her tracks. For fans of Goosebumps, Eerie Elementary, and the Haunted Library series, debut pseudonymous author B. A. Frade brings frightfully funny tales to life in this new middle grade series.
The Blast to the Past friends must convince George Washington to keep fighting the Revolutionary War--because the future of America depends on the decision of this very important founding father Abigail and her friends have an important job today: They must convince George Washington to stay in Valley Forge and continue to fight the Revolutionary War. The future of America depends on him Turns out, General Washington is extremely stubborn. No matter what the kids say, or where they take him, they can't get him to change his mind. Will Abigail and the boys succeed, or will the father of the United States become just a blip in history?