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Creativity informs all learning, but can it be taught? This book answers a resounding yes! It also shows you exactly how to nourish creativity and problem-solving abilities in your students. After pre

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In the time before The Force Awakens, where is the Millennium Falcon?!Less than satisfied with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can’t find it! After enlisting a less than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well — like Ducain, the villainous scoundrel who stole it!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Hunt for the Falcon (2025) #1-5

BATTLE AT FEI RIVERAs the northern emperor Fu Jian prepares to march on the south with an army of the undead, Chen Xing and his ragtag team of exorcists make one final, desperate attempt to convince him to reconsider. But even if Fu Jian abandons his unwitting alliance with the forces of darkness, that will only delay the plans of the Demon God Chiyou, not bring them to an end—and Chen Xing is no closer to solving the mystery of the Dinghai Pearl and releasing the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth, without which he knows they have no chance of defeating their ultimate foe. Xiang Shu, meanwhile, makes a drastic decision to solve what to him is the more pressing problem: Chen Xing’s imminent, fated death. Other forces are at work here, though, than the exorcists and their enemies, and when the pivotal moment arrives, nothing goes as either Xiang Shu or Chen Xing could possibly have planned…Series Overview: Once, ancient China was brimming with magic…but three hundred years ago, the S

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · When San Francisco is under strange attacks—like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series!“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big NateOof! After solving the case of the Royal Rumpus, Olive Cobin Zang and her elite team of underdogs are on top of the world. As the awkward, crime-fighting Misfits, they’re acing every mission thrown at them from NOCK (aka No One Can Know, the covert agency they work for).But when their classmate Zeke starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits are stumped. They’re no strangers to danger, but this case is a total head-scratcher. Who would target kind, friendly Zeke . . . unless he’s not what he seems to be?At the same time, unusual earthquakes start shaking up San Francisco just as priceless a

From hilarious MEGA-BESTSELLING author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal LOTTIE BROOKS series!Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie s latest hilarious diary! She s off on a ONCE IN A LIFETIME skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?!Amber has seen the light and returned to the QUEENS OF EIGHT GREEN. PHEW! And now she s invited Lottie on her family skiing holiday RESULT!One tiny problem . .. Lottie s never been skiing before and she doesn t know her piste from her poles! How hard can it be though?Join Lottie as she learns how to ski with old and new friends, tries fondue for the first time and discovers what the banana of destiny has in store for her.Will this be the best holiday ever or is it all downhill from here?Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was gigglin

Mirabelle 和家人到海邊度假，但大家規定整個假期都不能使用魔法。對調皮的 Mirabelle 來說，這幾乎是不可能的事。她忍不住偷偷施了一點魔法，想創造一個神奇的小生物，卻意外變出一群可愛又麻煩的小龍寶寶。於是，一場充滿混亂與笑聲的魔法假期冒險就此展開。Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .Half fairy, half witch, totally naughty!Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .From the Mirabelle series:• Mirabelle Gets Up to Mischief (ISBN: 9780192776495)• Mirabelle Breaks the Rules (ISBN: 9780192777546)• Mirabelle Has a Bad Day (ISBN: 9780192777553)• Mirabelle I

Fox--the beloved and popular trickster character featured in the Geisel Award-winning books Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, and Fox the Tiger--is on the move! But Fox knows that life is about the journey, not the destination, and if his untraditional transportation methods get him in a bit of trouble, he can always try again tomorrow. Kirkus Reviews calls Corey R. Tabor "a master of the early reader."Where is Fox going? But more importantly, how is he getting there?A train? A bus? A surfboard? A waterfall? Fox's travel methods may be a bit unusual, but we would expect nothing less from our terrific, trickster friend.Wry, repetitive text with carefully chosen language and a limited vocabulary allows for an accessible read while charming illustrations provide context and comedy in Corey R. Tabor's award-winning Fox series, making it a perfect choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. The Fox series, which is comprised of both picture books and beginning readers, has received thr

From the creators of the 10-million-copy bestselling Paint by Sticker(R) Kids sticker-activity series, the next book in the brand extension developed especially for kids ages 3 and up: Construction Site! My First Paint by Sticker delivers the same screen-free, mess-free fun that makes the original series so irresistable. The fourth book in the series features construction site vehicles! From diggers to backhoes to cement trucks and more, kids will adore stickering these colorful machines. The Paint by Sticker Kids(R) series (for ages 5 and up) has sold more than 10 million copies to date. In My First Paint by Sticker, readers ages 3 and up can confidently paint by sticker, too! At a smaller trim size (8 x 8 inches, versus the original kids brand at 9 x 9), this brand extension features larger stickers for smaller hands--perfect for kids practicing their fine motor skills and learning to recognize their numbers. In the older kids series, the number of stickers per image ranges from 60-1

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of a missing ferret!F IS FOR FERRET . . .Follow that ferret! Abbi and her friends and family are pet-sitting at a petting zoo and animal sanctuary. The kids are in charge of the ferret, Marcie. There's just one problem: Marcie is acting very strange. She seems upset! Then she runs off, escaping her crate, and sending Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel on a hunt for the missing ferret! Little do they know that finding Marcie will lead to an even bigger mystery. . . .Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin Detectives#5: The Emerald EggReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

Join Liko and Roy on their journey to become real Pokémon Trainers as they embark on a series of training battles.This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.Liko, Sprigatito, Roy, and Fuecoco are now official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and ask Friede to train them, but Friede has an electrifying surprise in store for them. Will they manage to dig deep and uncover what it takes to become true Pokémon Trainers?This Level 2 reader includes longer sentence structures, more challenging vocabulary, paragraphs and short chapter lengths.

Expect four times the charm with this shimmering quartet of adventures that includes a fun sticker page. Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. Enchanted cakes and candies at the most glittery birthday celebration ever. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practicing a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories, complete with a sheet of colorful stickers, is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes: Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips. Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips. Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical

The narrator of this book will draw anything you want, but he can't draw tigers! Except trying to draw them might be the only way to get better... This book is magical. Whatever you think of, the narrator will draw it on the next page.There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. Hilariously bad. So please, don’t think of tigers! But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers .. . so the narrator will draw them, more and more ridiculous as they go: a tiger in a mermaid outfit, one carrying a coffee and a briefcase, some just plain awful.But with practice, will they get better?A fun book to read together, perfect for children who love to draw – and for those who don't (but might soon!).

本書延續 Puzzle Slug 系列一貫的荒謬幽默與互動精神，這一次，宇宙間竟然發生了離奇的「便便竊案」。面對混亂失序的星際局勢，Puzzle Slug 再度被推上前線，必須在讀者的協助下，一邊推理、一邊解謎，才能找出真相。故事以漫畫形式呈現，節奏明快，笑點自然，謎題設計穿插其中，讓閱讀不只是翻頁，而是實際參與情節推進。角色個性鮮明，情境誇張卻不失童趣，是一部能讓孩子邊笑邊動腦的圖像小說。漫畫結合解謎，閱讀參與感高幽默無厘頭，孩子容易投入適合喜歡挑戰與搞笑故事的讀者A hilarious comic book introducing Puzzle Slug, who needs your brain power to help him solve puzzles and save his planet!Introducing the least likely hero in the galaxy... PUZZLE SLUG!The poop-covered planet of Plopalot is under threat from the evil alien Dr Nox! Get ready to help Puzzle Slug save his planet.Solve every puzzle in this laugh-out-loud comic book to help save Plopalot's famous poop diamonds, and its slugs!Full of riotous comedy, lovable characters and the occasional bottom-blast, this first instalment of Puzzle Slug's adventures will leave you eager to return to the world of Plopalot!Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, InvestiGators and Dog Man!Inside this funny comic-book puzzle book you'll discover:- Fun problem-solving puzzles- Hilariou

The 52-Storey Treehouse – in colour! The fourth bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers.Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys! It used to be 13, then 26, then 39, but they keep expanding!This time, there's a new watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve: where is Mr Big Nose?!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

Tess被迫搬到華盛頓與姊姊Ivy同住，原以為只是一場無奈的家庭重聚，卻發現姊姊竟是替權勢人物掩蓋醜聞的「修補師」。就讀貴族學校後，Tess意外捲入同儕間的秘密與交易，也逐漸成為學生版的「問題處理者」。隨著校園事件與政治世界交錯，兩人看似平行的生活線愈發緊密。姊妹之間的距離與信任被重新考驗，而Tess也必須看清：在這座權力之都，誰說真話、誰操控謊言，可能決定她能否安全離開。This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists. Any problem can be fixed for a price . . . When Tess Kendrick is sent to stay with her older sister in Washington D.C., she has no idea that Ivy is the capitol's go-to "fixer," a person who can make powerful people's scandals disappear with a snap of her fingers. Tess never thought she and Ivy had much in common, but when she enrolls at the exclusive Hardwicke School, she soon finds herself thrust into the role of high school fixer, solving problems for the children of the D.C. elite. But secrets pile up as each sister lives a double life, and their worlds come crashing together when a scandal from the halls of Hardwicke reaches Capitol Hill. As the stakes tu

ANew York TimesBestsellerIn this third book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri goes from student . . . to teacher!Miri has spent a year at the palace, learning all about being a proper princess. But before she can return to her beloved Mount Eskel, the king has a task for her: Miri must travel to a distant swamp to start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family. Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than royal rules.As Miri spends more time with the girls, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. Relying on her own strength and intelligence, Miri must unravel the mystery while protecting the sisters--and maybe then she canfinallymake her way home.Don't miss the other books in the Princess Academy trilogy!Princess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

Welcome to Alkhalend, Jewel of the Waters, capital of Usmai, greatest of the Successor States, inheritor to the necromantic dominion that was the Moeribandi Empire and tomorrow's frontline in the Palleseen's relentless march to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world.Loret is fresh off the boat, and just in time.As Cohort-Invigilator of Correct Appreciation, Outreach department, she's here as aide to the Palleseen Resident, Sage-Invigilator Angilly. And Sage-Invigilator Angilly – Gil to her friends – needs a second in the spectacularly illegal, culturally offensive and diplomatically inadvisable duel she must fight at midnight.Outreach, that part of the Pal machine that has to work within the imperfection of the rest of the world, has a lot of room for the illegal, the unconventional, the unorthodox. But just how much unorthodoxy can Gil and Loret get away with?As a succession crisis looms, as a long-forgotten feat of necromantic engineering nears fruition, as pirate kin

A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Sabina Patel has never been popular. And in her new school, in a new town where she doesn't know anyone, Sabina feels more out of place than ever.When she accidentally unlocks magic powers and starts to see visions of the future, Sabina worries that she'll be even more unpopular than before. But she quickly becomes one of the most popular girls in school, with everyone desperate for her to predict their test answers, prom dates and class election results.Then she starts seeing futures she'd rather not know about and Sabina's not sure if she's unlocked a gift or a curse.A book about learning to be happy in the present, rather than letting the future take over your life.Praise for Radhika Sanghani:"The Girl Who Couldn't Lie is sweet and funny and ful

A hilarious, icky, sticky, spooky story with fluorescent green slime throughout - perfect for fans of Halloween, mayhem and goo!When Squeak the mouse wins a beastly-looking jelly in a competition, Granny throws it in the bin. But Squeak can't resist a sneaky taste . .. and UH OH! No more Mr. MICE guy - he turns into Hyde, a food-guzzling, slime-spewing monster mouse! Soon, the cupboards are bare, so hungry Hyde builds a machine that zaps clocks, chairs and sofas into food! Can anyone stop this monster from eating everything .. . and help Squeak turn back to normal?This child-friendly twist on the creepy classic Jekyll and Hyde taps into all the fun tropes of creepy stories and comic books.It will appeal to fans of Nibbles (Emma Yarlett), Gustavo the Shy Ghost (Flava Z. Drago), Creepy Tales (Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown) and the classic Haunted House (Jan Pienkowski). *Note: this was originally published with the title Hyde and Squeak.

Froggy is just a small, slimy guy trying to navigate the big wide pond, and there's no end of sticky situations for him to get caught up in! A small pond like any other lies in the forest, but dwelling in this pond is no ordinary Froggy. He's a little bit of a klutz, and making friends with local wizards, falling foul of Mrs Possum whilst trying to steal her blueberries, and getting into scraps with Crayfish Craig are all in a day's work for this slimy guy. Learning how to deal with big feelings, big magic spells, and big fish in the big world can be a lot for a little frog, but he's not giving up any time soon.

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan--especially when they start public school for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There's never been something they couldn't research and figure out on their own. But there's one thing Shai hasn't been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai's been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their "new normal," Shai's hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too. After reading that a routine can reduce anxiety, Shai makes a plan to create a brand new normal for themself that includes go

Discover the fascinating world of the Aztecs through 99 questions and answersWhy were the Aztecs mad for maize? What were chinampas? And did the Aztecs really make towers of skulls?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Aztec Empire.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.

Honey is settling into her role as scout bee for her hive. Now she has a new to find more water. Together with her friends Beanie, Hex and Fred the Fly, Honey buzzes off on an adventure. Yet they soon discover there's something very wrong with the local stream. It's going to take lots of cunning and clever tricks to fix the problem and make sure the water flows freely again.

From Mount Fuji and hot springs to the bustling city of Tokyo, explore the wonders of Japan. DK Super World: Japan is part of the new DK Super World series for children aged 7-11 to explore the wonders of diverse cultures and landscapes across the globe. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about the countries of the world.Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Japan country profile book, specifically tailored for primary school pupilsThis geography book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the key teaching points. Bright images, engaging content and interactive elements that helps encourage reluctant learners. Vocabulary-building content covering a wide range of topics.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and interactive elements provide an immersive learning experience while covering key information about the richness of o

哲學不只是大人的事，孩子也能一起動腦思考！這本輕鬆有趣的哲學入門書，從「我到底存不存在」到「快樂的豬和不快樂的人你選誰」，用簡單又好玩的方式，帶領9到12歲孩子認識哲學。搭配漫畫、趣味小測驗，讓你一邊笑、一邊挑戰自己的思考力。A kids' introduction to philosophy covering life's biggest (and strangest) questions, written by philosophy lecturer Brandon Robshaw.This is a fascinating introduction to philosophy that will stretch your brain, challenge your problem-solving skills…and leave you totally weirded out. In this book we’ll attempt to answer questions such as…Are you in a video game right now?If your body is constantly changing, are you still you?Would you rather be a happy pig or an unhappy human?If these questions sound weird to you, well, it’s only going to get weirder from here. By the end of the book you may be wondering whether you actually exist at all. Which would officially make you a philosopher!From Plato’s cave to Descartes’ I think therefore I am, this book will introduce you to some of the weirdest ever philosophical thoughts – and encourage you to think up some answers of your own.

This hands-on (and marker-on!) curriculum-based workbook provides reinforcement, practice, and review opportunities of foundational pre-math and pre-reading concepts plus motor skill work for the youngest learners. The ultimate write and erase workbook, with tons of curriculum-based activities and exercises focusing on letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Includes a removable double sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). It's fun to be smart! From the brand that's loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Write and Erase: Preschool Skills is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce concepts students need to prepare for school. Bonus questions on each page extend the learning and give parents ample opportunities for engaging conversations and language development. Aligned with early learning standards and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, each page is designed to set students and parents

New York Timesbestselling authorNatalieD. Richards's middle grade debut about a group of four classmates forced to navigate the wilderness for an extra credit project with nothing but the pages of a survival handbook—and each other—to save them.When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they’re forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra credit project. They think things can’t get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness help them stay out of trouble in school?What starts off as a weekend of team building takes a scary turn when their instructor goes missing and they are given nothing but pages of a survival guide to complete a series of challenges.They soon learn the woods around them have unexpected surprises. Will they discover a way to work together to find their teacher and overcome the dangers of winter in the mountains?

From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself. Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. She didn't used to have anxiety speaking--and she used to have friends. Now, her former best friend Chloe is her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

Animal photos, amazing facts, fun brain game activities, and more make this series a must-have for kids! Discover animals in their environments on land and in the sea as your child travels around the world. This amazing 128-page activity book has full-color fun with photos, animal facts, art projects, and engaging activities.Animal adventures include: Sun bearsRed-knobbed hornbillsLionsDugongsFrilled-neck lizardsTailorbirdsPangolinsBarn owlsEach unit includes: Fun facts and photosA storyBrain games and drawing activitiesAn art project, puzzle, or gameActivities help kids develop basic skills and include these fun tasks: Color by numberMatchingStep-by-step drawingPatterningHidden picturesDot-to-dotsMazesFind the differencesSolve the cluesBONUS units feature places and plants: Grand Prismatic SpringStone PlantsIncludes an answer key.About Evan-MoorIgniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed!Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades

Being part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem in this new BubbleCat mixed-media tale! When BubbleCat throws a party for his grandma, can he balance helping all his friends with finding the perfect gift for Nana?It's Nana's one-millionth Not Poppin' Day, and BubbleCat is excited to gift her a beautiful bouquet of flowers at her party. But every time he tries to pick her more flowers, one of his friends needs his help to finish their own gifts. Oh, bubbles! Can BubbleCat balance helping his friends with helping himself, or will he have to tell them…"no"?

The Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series—adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences.The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island―and to their new friend―than meets the eye. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner'sSurprise Islandchapter book, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readersuse basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes.There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia.So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has t

Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he's going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise an all-powerful monster from the bottom of the ocean. If Alex, Zoey and Anil can't stop him, the monster could flood the entire world.Teaming up with the water dragon, they use a home-made submarine to journey deep into places no human has been before. But they have one crucial problem: Alex has lost his magic. Can he still lead his crew to victory? Or will Haven Bay - and the rest of the world - be lost for good?

The 39-Storey Treehouse in colour is the third book in the bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffith's and Terry Denton. This laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations - all now in full colour! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.Andy and Terry's amazing treehouse has thirteen new levels (it used to be 13 storeys, then 26, but they keep expanding!)They've added a chocolate waterfall you can swim in, a volcano for toasting marshmallows, a bulldozer-battling level, a baby-dinosaur-petting zoo, a not-very-merry merry-go-round, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator, an X-ray room, a disco with light-up dance floor, the world's scariest roller coaster and a top-secret thirty-ninth level which hasn't even been finished yet!And this year Terry has created the greatest invention that he – or anyone else – has ever invented . . .a Once-upon-a-time machine that will write and illustrate their entire book for them!Well