This combination of biography, history, and science recounts the life of Thomas Alva Edison, from his mid-19th century boyhood, to the establishment of his "invention factory" in Menlo Park, N.J., to
Few people know that Mr. Magorium is the true creator of the paper airplane! Now fans of the movie can create and design their own paper airplanes with this cool new book.
A truly remarkable work of art that is already one of the most talked-about book of the season."A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a
This combination of science, biography, and history tells the story of the Wright Brothers from their boyhoods in turn-of-the-century Ohio, to their first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C., to th
16-year-old Alex decides to get even. His parents are separated, his father is dating his former third-grade teacher, and being 16 isn't easy, especially when it comes to girls. Instead of revenge tho
In this lively sequel to Safe At Home, Elijah "Jumper" Breeze is settling into his new home in Harlem-though it hasn't been easy since his father died and his mother moved them from the suburbs.Still,
A novel of mothers lost and found. Grainne's Mom disappeared years ago when her parents were divorced, and Mom moved to the U.S. Now, bafflingly, she's reappeared and wants to meet. What could she be
The Zing family lives in a world of misguided spell books, singular poetry, and state-of-the-art surveillance equipment. They use these things to protect the Zing Family Secret -- one so huge it draws
Maya is a captive. In Grandmother's house in California, every word and action is strictly monitored, and even Maya's memories of her mother have been erased -- except within the imaginary world she h
Everything ten year-old Sprig wants, her older sister Dakota already has. Everything Sprig does, Dakota does better. And anytime Sprig complains, Dakota just grins and calls her a baby. It’s enough to
For children who have graduated from MATH FABLES, MATH FABLES TOO will help kids learn to count and, more important, lay the groundwork for addition. When children learn to group numbers at an early
The fascinating life of one of the most popular historical figures is told through images -- most rarely, if ever, seen -- from the American Foundation for the Blind and The Perkins School for the B
From being a mediocre high school student in Germany to becoming a world-renowned physicist living in Princeton, N.J., the life and work of Albert Einstein is clearly explained in a question-and-answ
For the first to third grade set, spiders are fascinating and suitably gruesome, especially when looked at in EXTREME close-up. Amazing images show the beauty and otherworldliness of spiders. Simple,
Buzz is visiting Grandma, and Fly Guy comes along for the ride. Oops! Grandma swallows Fly Guy, then a spider, then a bird, then a cat, then a dog. . . . She's about to swallow a horse, when Fly Guy
Kat's come to New York City with a dream: to be a big fashion designer and to see her name on a label in Bloomingdale's. Back in Kentucky, she imagined a city paved in Prada . . . but the reality is
Children, parents, and LEGO enthusiasts will delight in seeing the vibrant colors of various LEGO creations. [For example, the book with feature a photograph of a RED fire engine constructed entirely
In this irresistible bilingual version on Hans Christian Andersen's tale, a tiny girl the size of a thumb is stolen and must escape in turn from a calculating mother toad, a bumblebee, a rat, and fina
Vampires, ghosts, monsters, and more--ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA invites you to join our quest for the terrifying truth about all things ghoulish and ghastly. But beware! Surprises lurk at the turn of ev
This handbook is the comprehensive guide to the second batch of Littlest Pet Shop pets! Features photos and descriptions of more than 80 pets--in full color!
Television broadcasts of NFL games often feature former players and coaches as analysts. Ever wonder why? It's because these men are uniquely placed to share the experiences and knowledge they accrue
Count down to sleep with this foil-covered, die-cut board book, complete with "disappearing" stars, and a surprise song at the end!Introducing Little Scholastic, a developmental publishing program of
Discover nature through this rhyming story with realistic surfaces to touch! Gorgeous textured art and informative labels help explain the life cycle of a frog. Surprise pullout at the end!Introducing
When rogue gypsy boy Freedom Smith runs into trouble with the law, he strikes a deal with the police: Instead of going to prison for a crime he didn't commit, he'll go undercover -- and underground --
Everyone's favorite dinosaurs are back--and this time they are going to school. More fun dinosaur antics await. These prehistoric pupils are in a class of their own!As in their previous books, Yolen a
Thirty full-size portraits of the actors we've come to love, featuring Daniel Radcliffe [Harry], Rupert Grint [Ron], and Emma Watson [Hermoine]. Also includes Sirius Black, Professor Dumbledore, the
There are stars-and-stripes T-shirts. There are Statue of Liberty pencil sharpeners and Uncle Sam Halloween costumes. Symbols are everywhere...but where do they come from? What do they mean? Now in
Sixteen-year-old Amal makes the decision to start wearing the hijab full- time and everyone has a reaction. Her parents, her teachers, her friends, people on the street. But she stands by her decision
Imagine a stable full of dragons! A place where a group of young girls are busy grooming the beautiful beasts and getting them ready for competition--with all the ups and downs, all the drama that ine
A dog to love and a chance to be the boss of Dad! Two universal childhood wishes fulfilled via a perenially BESTSELLING subject, DOGS--right in time for Father's Day!"If my dad were a dog, just for on
The fourth picture book by literary sensation Funke and celebrated illustrator Meyer; a modern-day, girl-powered, fairy-tale-in-reverse!One morning Princess Isabella throws her crown out the window--i
For Ellie Linton, being back on the farm with her parents is what makes the terrible things that happened during the war -- the things she, Homer, Lee, Fi, and the others had to do -- all worthwhile.
Sometimes when life haunts you, you're better off becoming the ghost. Emil Simon feels invisible enough. He counts as a nonentity at his elite preparatory school and makes barely a dent in his father'
Intrepid ghosthunter-in-training Tom has battled Incredibly Revolting Ghosts, Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghosts, and a Totally Moldy Baroness. But it ends up nothing--NOTHING--is more frightening t
The lost colony of Roanoke is America's birthplace and one of America's oldest mysteries. What makes this book unique is that every clue furnished by primary documents is treated as evidence. It answ
There are approximately 377,800,000 pets purring, slithering, or swimming in the United States! ANIMALS IN THE HOUSE combines hilarious illustrations and a fun, youthful text to tell the story of pet
It's 1925 and Mark Purvis is a 16-yr-old with a summer to kill. He'd rather jam with his jazz band (they need the practice), but is urged by his parents to get a job. As an assistant at The Crisis, a
Four of the seven Trustees have been defeated and their Keys taken, but for Arthur, the week is still getting worse. Suzy Blue and Fred Gold Numbers have been captured by the Piper, and his New Nithli
A beautiful bilingual tale of poor Cinderella, her evil stepsisters, and the fairy godmother who helps her get to the ball. Una version bilingue del cuento clasico de la pobre Cenicienta, sus malvada
The unforgettable tale of the princess and the evil fairy who seeks revenge against her is now in a charming bilingual edition. El inolvidable cuento de la princesa y el hada malvada que se quiere ve
