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Check out how these amazing real life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest and baddest - in a fight to the finish, who would win?This time, a jaguar goes up against a skunk.

A highly illustrated chapter book set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered and teamwork will always win! Kat, Tai and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love! Fresh off their latest fight, the kids discover that their school fundraiser is going to be an Otherworld tournament! All three of them are ecstatic, but they're too stubborn to form a team while tensions are still running high.They'll have to set all of that aside, though, when Kat, Tai, and Alex are magically zapped into Otherworld. With zombies to outrun and defenses to build, can the trio get it together long enough to get themselves out or will it be game over for good? An exciting, funny action-packed story set in a Minecraft-style video game and the real world Filled wit

The thirteenth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The local firefighters have asked Bub to star as the pet superhero in their new fire safety commercial. Bub and Bella are thrilled! But when it's time to film, Nutz is a real nuisance, and Bub's performance isn't so super. Then there's a real problem on the set. Will Bub save the day after all?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

One small girl - one BIG adventure. When Max is sent to Istanbul to stay with her boring Great Aunt-Elodie, little does she expect to be plunged into a thrilling night-time adventure across Europe. And when the mysterious Heartbreak Diamond goes missing, Max must find her feet in a whirling world of would-be diamond smugglers, thieves and undercover detectives.Will she discover the real diamond thief before they reach their destination? Or does the answer lie closer to home... Perfect for fans of MG Leonard's ADVENTURES ON TRAINS and Robin Stevens' MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE series. A wonderfully plotted mystery for junior sleuths to unravel.Gorgeous writing shining with wit and warmth.

When two teens are exposed to a highly contagious disease, they must spend 30 days in quarantine together. In that time, love will bloom -- but is it the real thing or just a placebo effect?Oliver wan

A thrilling quest through the past with Geronimo Stilton and his friends.Geronimo travels back in time once more! In this book he visits Plato in ancient Greece, the mythical Atlantis, and Stonehenge!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series -- inspired by real news stories she has written! In this third book, there's a fire on Orange Street and a shop burns down! Mrs. Brown thinks her candles started the fire. She's so upset she won't leave her house. But the town pet parade can't start without her! Hilde needs to find out what REALLY caused the fire. Can she crack this RED-HOT case in time to save the parade? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!

In this innovative new publishing program, LEGO models and minifigures are illustrated in fun and fantastic scenarios throughout as the first point of engagement for kids with real-world topics. This program represents a marriage of core values between LEGO and Scholastic: imagination, creativity, fun, and learning, as well as providing the most engaging, educational information for children.

This inside look at real-life princesses will explore the true and often inspiring stories behind happily ever after.A deep dive into the royal world of a princess! Featuring princesses from around th

Bestselling award-winners Don and Audrey Wood present a day in the life of an adorable pug who loves to take naps--and helps children learn how to tell time!Loving, playful, and outgoing, Duffy makes

From the globally bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty, the smash-hit Netflix show. To All the Boys I've Loved Before is now a major motion picture on Netflix and the inspiration for the spin-off series XO, Kitty - also now streaming on Netflix! In this sparkling graphic novel adaptation of the Time Best YA Book of All Time selection and New York Times bestselling first book in the beloved series, Lara Jean's love life gets complicated. What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them...all at once? Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her.They aren't love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she's written. One for every boy she's ever loved - five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only.Until the day her secret letters are mailed and, suddenly, Lara Jean's love life goes f

The New York Times bestselling series!Pass the magic on! This enchanting multi-author series is like American Girl with magic.In this book, written by bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and three-time Newbery Honor recipient Christina Soontornvat, the magic bracelet comes to a girl in Texas, who ends up in a Groundhog Day-style time loop.Lucy Usathorn of Fort Worth, Texas is super excited for her class trip to the Natural History Museum, where her dad works. Sure, Ms. Brock, the strict school librarian who happens to be dating Lucy's dad (awkward) is chaperoning, but it'll still be the best day ever, right?Wrong! Lucy has to watch in shock and humiliation as her dad proposes to Ms. Brock. Lucy is distraught. If only she could do this whole day over from scratch . . .Enter the magic bracelet. It arrives in the mail, with a long letter from Addie, a girl in Columbus, Ohio, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes, and Lucy knows just what to wish for: a do-over day, whe

Two Books in one! Episodes 17 & 18 in the hit Bad Guys series - now a hit feature film animation! "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys... and they even smell like the Bad Guys.But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not! EPISODE SEVENTEEN: LET THE GAMES BEGIN! It’s time to stop messin’ around . . .In this book, the One IS going to be reunited with the Others. You ARE going to actually meet the REAL DREAD OVERLORD SPLAARGHÖN. And ONE CHARACTER is going to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew.This is the one you’ve been waiting for! EPISODE EIGHTEEN The newest installment in the BAD GUYS series!ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who jus

“Monsters, mayhem, and a little family magic will have readers rooting for Valentina!” -- Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling authorIt takes a special person to end up in detention on the last day of school.It takes a REALLY special person to accidentally burn down the school yard while chasing a fire-breathing chipmunk.But nothing about Valentina Salazar has ever been "normal." The Salazars are protectors, tasked with rescuing the magical creatures who sometimes wander into our world, from grumpy unicorns to chupacabras... to the occasional fire-breathing chipmunk.When Val's father is killed during a rescue mission gone wrong, her mother decides it's time to retire from their life on the road. She moves the family to a boring little town in upstate New York and enrolls Val and her siblings in real school for the first time.But Val is a protector at heart and she can't give up her calling. So when a mythical egg surfaces in a viral video, Val convinces her reluctant sibl

Inspired by the author's real-life experiences, this second hilarious and sweet novel about sixth grade Egyptian immigrant Nadia has her battling school newspaper drama, controversy with the school ma

In this new Game On format, every kid gamer will be amazed by All-Time Gaming Records as they discover the shocking and surprising feats that have been accomplished in their favorite games. Most impo

I couldn't believe it. I, Geronimo Stilton, had to travel back in time to save a friend! Professor Paws von Volt needed my help. He had traveled to the past alone to prove that an artifact in the Egyp

When Hazel and Lavender can't fall asleep at their slumber party, Hazel spells up some sheep to count, but forgets to say "IMAGINARY" sheep. The real sheep scatter across Charmville, and Hazel, Lavend

Cleo and her friends journey from Yasiro Academy to the city of Hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. They're in search of information about the time tablets that could

Cleo and her friends journey from Yasiro Academy to the city of Hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. They're in search of information about the time tablets that could

Welcome to Fortune Falls, a magical town where superstitions are real. Four-leaf clovers really do bring good fortune, and owning a rabbit's foot is the secret to success.However, there aren't enough

THE GOOSEBUMPS MOVIE captures the chills, thrills, and giggles of Scholastic's original bestselling series. Jack Black stars as author R. L. Stine.* With exclusive introduction from the REAL R. L. Sti

Ten true stories of real-life civil rights heroes!Sixteen-year-old protest leader Rodney Hurst can't comprehend what's unfolding in front of him: Hundreds of hate-filled men brandishing ax handles and

High-schooler Willa has just moved to California with her mother and film director stepfather, and she will be attending a private school--but her real problem is that she keeps seeing things that are

A thrilling mystery set against a stark landscape and the inspiration of Nome's real-life dog hero, Balto.Twelve-year-old Tee has just moved to Nome, Alaska, with her writer father and sullen little b

An interactive light book based on the bestselling TWILIGHT TURTLE by Cloud B.I snuggle with my turtle and hug him real tight.He cuddles next to me and hugs me right back.My turtle shines when we hug!

Are dragons real or not? Julieta is convinced they are absolutely real, and when the school visits the museum, her big brother Eric is more than happy to go along with the idea!Julieta is very happy a

The magic of friends, the magic of family, and REAL magic tricks from the critically acclaimed author of THE FISH IN ROOM 11 and THE GIRL WITH THE BROKEN WING!When straight-arrow Ibby visits her two t

Baby Llama's fretful bedtime anxieties are humorously expressed through clever rhyme and vibrant, whimsical illustrations. "A real charmer!"—Booklist

During a school trip to Ellis Island, Dominick Avaro, a ten-year-old foster child, travels back in time to 1908 Italy and accompanies two young emigrants to America.

Mr. Crocodile has big plans for finally catching and eating five pesky monkeys, but those little rascals dupe him again and again. By the time the clock strikes six, those mischievous monkeys actually

When a stray dog comes her way, eleven-year Charlie risks everything to give Wishbone the forever home she doesn"t have. “A warm, real and heartfelt tale”-Kirkus

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary graded material that will stimulate students. Slumdog Millionaire - the story of a young boy from the

An all-new adventure from the #1 global bestselling Dog Man phenomenon coming November 3, 2026!In the newest saga, our anti-hero, Grandpa, alters the fabric of time and space. Is his evil the necessary soil for Dog Man and friends to grow and bloom? Can we all step up to be the change? It's the saga of the century -- Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time!

Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon make a new Cloud Dragon friend in the latest installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon are having a great time playing with their new friend Hazy, a young Cloud Dragon. But then, a huge gust of wind blows Hazy away! Ember and Gus have to hurry -- Hazy is heading straight for the mysterious forest. Along the way, Gus and Ember meet a kind River Dragon. Can the River Dragon help Gus and Ember catch up to Hazy in time to help their new friend? Gus and Ember's adventure is told through five full-color short

The fourth book in Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight!Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That’s right, the Poopies take on Christmas in a brand-new, PLOP-tastic collection of stories celebrating the festive holidays!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories… can Pedro, Olga and Ozzy start a successful business selling plastic reindeer poos? Who is stealing Pedro’s special golden toilet paper? And wait a second … is that Santa stuck down the sewage pipe?!These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim SmithA hilarious, fun and witty series of bite-sized stories. This time with a festive twist!Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith’s trademark style

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Miles Morales with a Ghanaian twist: Marcus and his friends navigate newfound powers rooted in African mythology in this original, action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readers aged 9+. Marcus is struggling to focus and succeed at school, despite his brains. He and his friends, Tayo, Gina and TJ, are good kids, but don't always make the best decisions...And when they find four strange, symbol-covered totems, the real trouble begins. The totems are magical items once belonging to Anansi, the legendary spider god from Ghanaian folklore. The good news: they've granted the friends incredible ancient powers - like energy blasts, protective shields and super-strength - and Anansi himself has appeared as their mentor.The bad news: the Power Keepers have drawn interest from a supernatural rival. Adze, a dangerous and resentful enemy of Anansi, is determined to steal their powers for his own dark goals... And soon Tayo's life is hanging in the balance.Can Marcus find his strength and save

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva runs for class president!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!It's a special week at Treetop Elementary because it's time to choose a class president! Eva is excited because she loves to make choices and vote for things! But when Sue announces she's running for president, no one else steps up to run against her. So Eva makes a quick game-time decision to run for president herself! Who will win the big vote to become president of the class?With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers!

Will Bernard the bun find sweet freedom - or end up in a sticky situation? Bernard isn't like other buns. He's brave, he's fierce, he's going on the run! But life outside the bakery is full of dangers for a yummy treat like him - especially at tea time . . . Will Bernard the bun find sweet freedom - or end up in a sticky situation?On a little white plate in aBAKER'S SHOPsat Bernard the bun - with a cherry on top.He was squidgy and soft,sugared and spiced,perfectly round and perfectly iced. Bernard isn't like other buns.He's brave, he's fierce, he's going on the run!But life outside the bakery is full of dangers for a yummy treat like him - especially at tea time . . .A deliciously hilarious picture book for children who love to laughBestselling author Smriti Halls and superstar illustrator Chris Jevons join forces for this laugh-out-loud talePerfect for fans of sticky buns and Superpoop