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In this second sequined adventure, join the spunky and powerful Sparkle Dragons as they blast their glitter fire and put their brains together to save the queendom from a malicious unicorn. A hilarious, easy-to-read graphic novel.Help! Sparkle Dragon Alert! Princess Puff wants Robert the Troll’s bustling smoothie shop closed. But why? The three glittery gumshoes equipped with brains, sass, and brawn—Trixie, Glinda, and Rue—are on the case. While investigating Puff, the sparkly trio find an even stranger string of clues that lead to none other than Malum, the mysterious unicorn. Malum is suspiciously inventing a new gadget in his stable and keeping it a big secret…and the Sparkle Dragons are determined to unveil just what he’s hiding. Sparkle, shine, glitter—go!Goofy humor paired with problem-solving make this malicious unicorn mystery an adventure for fans of Phoebe and her Unicorn and The Bad Guys.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the underwater kingdom of Atlantis really exist, or is it just a centuries-old myth? Find out all there is to know about Atlantis in this compelling and up-to-date addition to an exciting new series!What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young readers dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevent in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out all the facts we do know about it in this exciting book.

The American Revolution is raging in Philadelphia, and Rebecca is determined to do all she can to help. With her father stationed with Washington's army at nearby Whitemarsh, it's up to Rebecca to help her mother at home with her younger siblings. That includes selling vegetables to British officers stationed in wealthy houses nearby. When Rebecca intercepts a message about an impending British attack against the Patriots from one such house, she knows she has to act. It's up to her to get the message to the Patriot army - before it's too late.

Balers take the stage in this title published jointly with New Holland Agriculture. From the different parts balers have to how farmers use these machines, readers will learn all about balers and how

"Learn how some of nature's treasures are produced--from start to finish. Suitable for both struggling and at-level readers, these titles teach life science concepts as well as sequential thinking."--

"Learn how some of nature's treasures are produced--from start to finish. Suitable for both struggling and at-level readers, these titles teach life science concepts as well as sequential thinking."--

Discusses the African-American abolitionist and how he used photography in his work to end slavery.

Did you know that the moon has ""moonquakes?"" Ever wondered how long it takes sunlight to reach Earth? Curious to know why Mars is called the ""R

Venus is the easiest planet to see from Earth, but it still has secrets.A From ancient cultures that watched the skies, to modern scientists who send machines into space, humans are passionately curio

Why did Columbus want to reach the New World—and was he the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean? What was life like on one of his ships? What did America look like before Columbus arrived? How did Colum

This insect’s name alone is enough to make your skin crawl as you envision what it must eat. True to its name, the flesh fly likes dining on rotting flesh! Learn why this insect’s gross eating habits

Famous for their unlucky penchant to become road kill, opossums are actually smart and adaptable. Opossums are known to walk along roads looking for dead animals. Unfortunately for them, one of their

Fascinating insects, yellow jackets are aggressive wasps that like to eat rotting fruits and meat. Many people fear yellow jackets for their reputation as quick to sting. Yet they are just trying to p

The focus in this book is on the first step of the scientific method. Readers will learn how to identify a topic that interests them and to narrow it down to a more specific question that they want to

Scientists conduct experiments to gather information that will prove or disprove their hypotheses. Chapters explain how experiments are set up with controls and variables, how to write up observations

A hypothesis is an educated guess, and this volume breaks down the necessary steps to forming a good one. Chapters focus on showing kids how to make scientific observations, how to find good sources f

Explains how to make money by running a bake sale, detailing budgeting, advertising, and setting up.

Offers advice for children to make money in babysitting, covering such topics as planning, budgeting, advertising, and expanding the business.

Offers advice for children to make money in yard-work, covering such topics as planning, budgeting, advertising, keeping organized, and expanding the business.

Introduces wood frogs, discussing their physical features, habitat, life cycle, predators, and ability to survive freezing temperatures.

Introduces rats, discussing their physical features, habitat, life cycle, predators, and ability to adapt to almost any environment.

Introduces chameleons, discussing their physical features, habitat, life cycle, predators, and ability to camouflage themselves.

A few weeks before a scout from her preferred college is to visit, Elise turns to shady performance supplements when she sees that some of her teammates are outplaying her in spite of her hard work.

"Members of the United States Marine Corps are dedicated to their official motto—“Semper Fidelis,” which means “Always Faithful.” They are expected to be in a constant state of preparedness, ready to

Hannah can't wait to sneak off for a romantic weekend with her boyfriend, Colin. He’s leaving for college soon, and Hannah wants their trip to the lake house to be one they’ll never forget. But once H

Get ready to be dazzled by some of the shiniest, most colorful, useful―and even dangerous―rocks, minerals, and gems on the planet!In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth’s crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, learning the names and features of the coolest rocks and minerals, and exploring rare and beautiful gemstones.Key features include:Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 7 to 9Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images100 fun facts sprinkled throughout the book* A fact roundup at the end of each book for kids to review what they’ve learnedPacked with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool info, this Level 3 reader explores the incredible world of geology.About the series: This high-interest, educationally-vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children’s book authors. Each read

Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Readers learn all about political campaigns

This exciting book explains the role of skid steers on farms. Published jointly with New Holland Agriculture, the title tells all about how skid steers work and illustrates how they are used by farmer

Readers will learn all about farm sprayers, including how farmers use them and how this farming technology might change and evolve in the future. This book is published in collaboration with New Holla

Primary source photographs combined with strong narration bring the horrific events of 9/11 to readers in historical context. People living at the time saw the planes flying into the towers in real ti

What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-approp

"What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as Amer

What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-approp

What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as Ameri