Sleeping Beauty gets a feisty, furry twist in this hilarious new comic series from the creator of DragonbreathHarriet Hamsterbone is not your typical princess. She may be quite stunning in the rodent
This stunning New York Times Bestseller introduces the kind, nature-loving Miss Maple, who celebrates the miracle in each seed—perfect for fans of Miss Rumphius!What happens to seeds that don't sprout
A moving, bittersweet tale reminiscent of Sharon Creech’s Walk Two Moons set in a West Virginia coal-mining townWhen her brother dies in a fire, Sasha Harless has no one left, and nowhere to turn. Aft
Now in paperback--Janet Fox's magical and mysterious middle grade debut.“Keep calm and carry on.” That’s what Katherine Bateson’s father told her, and that’s what she’s trying to do: when her father
"[A] weird and silly world that mirrors Hogwarts."*Fans of Spy School, Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Roald Dahl will gobble up this hilarious story about a secret boarding school for thieve
Only a truly dedicated journalist would admit herself to an asylum. Young Nellie Bly had ambitious goals, especially for a woman at the end of the nineteenth century, when the few female journalists
An absorbing, inspiring tour of the 350-year Jewish American adventure. ?From its beginnings, America, founded on religious freedom, has been a land of opportunity for Jews, socially, economically, a
Jay Roberts loves hockey. He's good at it. He also loves his hockey hero, Bobby Orr, considered a legend by Jay's grandfather. In fact, even though they may bicker, when it comes to the Bruins, the
A memoir of the Civil Rights Movement from one of its youngest heroes--now in paperback will an all-new discussion guide. As the youngest marcher in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgome
Now in español! Bestseller Jan Brett tells the story of a bronco-bucking adventure set in the Texas countryside.When Bo spots what he thinks is a "rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadill
A gorgeously imagined Nutcracker retelling from award-winning author making her middle-grade debut.Stefan Drosselmeyer is a reluctant apprentice to his toymaker father until the day his world is turne
“The Trunchbull” is no match for Matilda!Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trun
The #1 New York Times bestseller about the Greatest Generation freshly adapted for the next generation. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression come
Every year, giant pumpkin contests take place at fairs across the country—the 2012 record-holder weighed over aton! The latest craze is to carve the most enormous pumpkins into racing boats. But what’
When the going gets tough, Dog . . . takes a nap Dog can Sit. He can Stay. He can even Dance. But when he's in charge, can he keep the cats in line? All one, two, three, four, five of them? Illustrate
“A scrumptious gem of a story!”—Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince for All Four StarsIn this charming sequel to All Four Stars, eleven-year-
This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches.Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as
Gangly, quick-tempered Katy always means to be beautiful, beloved, and as good as an angel one day, but somehow her resolutions get forgotten or go horribly wrong. When an accidental fall from a swing
Hayden Panettiere, Mischa Barton, Ellen Page— everyone’s going green these days, but saving the environment is a large task for anyone to take on, especially a teenager. Yet the everyday green girls p
A Caldecott Honor?winning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brand?new setting! Night after night, the twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how? The king promises a great
Explores the world of Sigmund Freud, who, making it into the author's highly popular series due to his creation of a brand-new branch of medicine called psychoanalysis, introduced the world to such co
The ancient Chinese thought they were magical dragons. Scientists thought they could only float on water since they were so big. Boy, were they wrong! Even today, notions about dinosaurs are being rev
Everyone knows the flamboyant, larger-than-life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the
From a starting point as a relatively short high-school athlete fighting to landing a college scholarship to being named a two-time MVP of the NBAA-itA's been an incredible journey for professional b
Chloe loves to imagine that she is on stage in front of thousands of adoring fans, but when she gets the chance to apply for Rockley Park Talent School for aspiring young pop stars, she must prove to
Of the many admiring reviews Bram Stoker’s Dracula received when it first appeared in 1897, the most astute praise came from the author's mother, who wrote her son: 'It is splendid. No book since Mrs.
Part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, Buck is a sturdy crossbreed canine accustomed to a comfortable life as a family dog -- until he's seized from his pampered surroundings and shipped to Alaska to
The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboatof its time, but by 1995, the city didn't need old fireboats anymore. So the Harvey retired, until a group of friends decided to
From the creators of the bestselling Lunch Money, here is a long-awaited follow-up collection of lively, lighthearted school poetry. Exploring a broad range of school-based events—from oral reports t
Many people like snakes, lizards, and turtles, and there?s so much to find out about all of these scaly-skinned animals. Are all snakes poisonous? Why do snakes shed their skin? What unusual things ca
Johnny Appleseed was a legend even in his own time-stories abounded about the kindhearted woodsman who planted thousands of apple seeds from Pennsylvania to Indiana. The real Johnny Appleseed was bo
What do you call a dinosaur in a cowboy hat and spurs? Tyrannosaurus Tex. What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A Stego-snore-us, of course! This comical collection of dinosaur riddles is certain to
Little Cliff's great-grandmother, Mama Pearl, and his great-grandfather, Poppa Joe, are so excited for him to start first grade. But Little Cliff doesn't want to go to school, especially if it means
Do you love horses? If you do, you're not alone. There's so much to know about these amazing animals. Why do horses neigh? What are baby and adult horses called? How do horses communicate? Beginning r
The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth. The great American Indian Chief Seattle spoke these words over a hundred years ago. His remarkably relevant message of respect for the Earth an
In a contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses," an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes of his twelve sons are worn to pieces every mornin
Many children love cats, and there is so much to know about America's most popular pet. Why do they meow, hiss, and purr? Why do they have whiskers, tails, and claws? Beginning readers can find out th
Provides three true tales of Mary Breckinridge, founder of the Frontier Nursing Service, who set up her practice in eastern Kentucky to serve the people in the area by providing those who were sick wi
How did the werewolf send his valentines? By hairmail! What game do little zombies play at birthday parties? Swallow the leader! Beginning readers will die laughing at these "punny" riddles that featu
A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song o
