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An explosive revelation and a familiar face heighten the mystery for Cruz and friends in the sixth book in this adventure-packed series.Still reeling from the life-changing discovery he found buried in the mysterious Archive, Cruz Coronado grapples with an important secret as the gang heads to China in search of the second-to-last piece of the cipher. Under the watchful eye of a new adviser, life on the ship returns to almost normal ... almost.Just as things seem to be going smoothly, a familiar face shocks Cruz back into reality, and the final piece in this life-and-death scavenger hunt veers toward a dead end.The paperback edition includes the same great content and back matter as the original hardcover.Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; amazing inventions and gadgets; a cast of diverse, relatable characters; secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text; vibrant illustrations; elem

A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret--even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It's the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

A heart-pounding final showdown changes the life of Cruz Coronado forever in the seventh and final book in this thrilling fact-based fiction series. Amid assignments that take the Explorer Academy recruits from the iceberg-filled waters of Antarctica to the bone-dry deserts of Argentina, Cruz Coronado is scrambling to complete the last piece of the cipher. With Nebula agents and the elusive explorer spy still out there, his opportunity to recover his mother's world-changing formula is slipping away. But as Cruz has learned from his time aboard Orion, true explorers must never give up. Even after completing dozens of high-risk missions and traveling to all seven continents, Cruz could never prepare himself for one ultimate surprise. Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; amazing inventions and gadgets; a cast of diverse, relatable characters; secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text;

★Oi Frog作者Kes Gray與Nick Sharratt一同打造★一翻開就嘴角失守的爆笑章節讀本系列★獻給是宇宙狂熱份子的小讀者Daisy這位搞怪女孩又來了，這次她與同學在課堂上談論了許多關於星星與月球之後，全部變成了「宇宙狂熱份子」，老師決定在這一週全部都要學習關於宇宙的知識！這也太宇宙了吧！不過有個很大的問題，Daisy回到家後發現要把房間佈置成宇宙感不是件這麼容易的事，要用強力膠貼一堆發亮的星星，甚至還需要妳最好的朋友來幫忙，最後Daisy可以順利的將房間佈置成她要的樣子嗎？又會發生哪些超爆笑的事情呢？Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they're going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn't that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS!

Tuesday 12th AprilWe’re all still talking about our plans for the holidays and Fabi has had a GENIUS idea. When I get back from visiting my grandparents, we’re going to have a Finkelspark Club May Day treehouse sleepover. Can’t wait.The school holidays are coming up and Bea is excited to see family, practise magic and spend time with ALL her friends! It’d be perfect, except something’s up. Dad is OBSESSED with learning magic (he can’t even levitate a pea!) and Taffy keeps having to do some SERIOUS THINKING. What’s going on?Then Bea finds out Dad and Taffy’s secret… They want to get married! Bea’s To-Do list just got a lot longer – she’s got a wedding day to plan, MORE secrets to keep and magic to learn teach! With help from her family and friends (new, old and VERY OLD), Bea is determined to make everything PERFECT and throw the best party of the year EVER!A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES.PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCI

Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Incredible Incas with history’s most horrible headlines: Inca edition. Jump into Inca life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover how a bucket of pee could make you beautiful, why servants ate the emperor's hair and how sick people were tricked into feeling better. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Incredible Incas: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

本書描寫Hercules Braver如何在全新的中學生活中，努力成為一位「像樣的」英雄。他試圖變得受歡迎、勇敢又有型，結果卻換來一連串荒謬任務——清理充滿怪物的池塘、對抗校園惡霸，甚至要找回校長失蹤的貓。就在這時，一位自稱是他親生父親、擁有神力的男子現身，難道他真的是宙斯？本書幽默輕快，將希臘神話巧妙融合進現代校園故事，搭配David O’Connell活潑插圖，呈現一部充滿溫度與笑點的成長冒險。If Hercules Braver is going to survive his new secondary school, he has to live up to his name, fast. He needs to become strong and tanned and popular, like a Greek hero. Not weak and pale and unpopular, like a Greek yoghurt.But his bid for popularity ends up saddling him with a set of impossible tasks ... like cleaning out the monster-riddled school pond, facing up to the school bully and finding the headmaster's missing cat.Then Herc's charming, impressive birth dad turns up after years living in Greece, and Hercules thinks his problems are solved. With God-like strength and awe-inspiring powers, could his dad even be ... the real Zeus?!And will Hercules learn what it truly means to be a hero?A hilarious, accessible package brilliantly illustrated by David O'Connell. Ideal for fans of L

這本感人的繪本，講述了一個孩子在面對語言障礙和移民的成長經歷。當羅尼與家人一起到新的國家時，他很期待能交到新朋友。但在幼兒園裡，當他向大家介紹自己時，他的話讓其他孩子不禁笑了起來。羅尼既困惑又尷尬，他很想念家鄉與朋友們。不過漸漸地環境也開始變得不那麼陌生了⋯⋯。本書由保加利亞作家兼插畫家Vyara Boyadjieva撰寫，故事真實感人，最終羅尼會發現，善良和笑聲是不分國界的。 A beautiful, moving and sensitively told picture book about language barriers, communication and a very young child’s immigrant experience.When Ronnie moves to a new house, in a new country, he’s excited to make friends. But when he introduces himself to everyone at nursery – “My name is four. I am Ronnie years old.” – the other children can’t help but giggle. His words are all mixed up! Ronnie misses home and laughing with his old friends. But new doesn't stay that way for long... This authorial debut from Bulgarian author-illustrator Vyara Boyadjieva is honest and uplifting, with Ronnie ultimately discovering that kindness, and laughter, are universal.

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud fiction series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and the Kitty books.Henry the unicorn is trapped in a tall tower in Fairytale Land and it's up to Izzy to save him. She's come with all her latest inventions - water balloons, catapults, musical instruments - but this time, her inventions alone can't save Henry. She's going to have to learn how to travel through time with the help of a bad-tempered gnome!Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.

Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum. What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to 'march like a tortoise'? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this complete guide to life in the Roman army. Filled with fascinating facts and grisly detail, you'll uncover what life was like in the army camp, how soldiers planned a siege and even why they catapulted creepy-crawlies at the enemy!With silver foil on the cover and quirky colour illustrations on every page by award-winning artist Tom Froese, children aged 6+ will love learning about one of ancient Rome's most grisly and gripping subjects.The fantastic follow-up to British Museum: Mummies Unwrapped! ("Perfect for mid-primary aged children" - BookTrust)

“When I’m afraid, I breathe in and out and let the feelings come . . . and then go. Nothing lasts forever.”Now the Horse enjoys the singing of the birds, the chattering of the crickets and all the wonders of nature.But Rabbit fears being chased by a fox, and Hen thinks a swooping magpie will catch her chicks.When a thunderstorm arrives, Now leads her friends to shelter . . . where they soon discover that not everything is as frightening as it seems.A calm and reassuring story about overcoming worries and living in the present moment with beautiful artwork from Alexandra Finkeldey.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustTilly has been learning all about trees and she would love to grow one. So when Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know just what to do. With help from their friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly starts to grow her very own oak tree. Join in as she watches it grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big pop-up surprise at the end.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own trees.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden and Tilly Plants a TreeEvery Nosy Crow paperback p

WHOLESOME, HEARTHWARMING, HOMELY.THE HOUSE WITCH AND THE CHARMING OF AUSTICEIS A CUP OF COCOA IN A BOOK AND WILL BE PERFECT FOR FANS OFLEGENDS AND LATTESAND TJ KLUNEA heart-warming cosy fantasy that sees house witch Finlay Ashowan quickly go from cook to spy in order to protect his Kingdom, and his love...---THERE'S A NEW SPY IN THE KITCHEN - AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE THE COOK . . .Between his work for the King and Queen of Daxaria and a new (secret) relationship with Lady Annika Jenoure, Fin the cook's life is anything but tidy.Annika is being forced from the castle after there are threats to her safety. All the while tension is brewing with the kingdom of Troivack and war seems to draw ever closer.As if he doesn't have enough on his plate, Fin is soon promoted from cook to spy and sent into the city of Austice where he must sleuth out the plans of the Troivackian troops allegedly hidden there.However, an unwelcome visitor is about to knock on his door, and Fin’s world starts to unravel

IT'S TIME FOR THE COOK TO PUT DOWN HIS FRYING PAN - AND LEAP INTO THE FIRE . . .House witch Finlay Ashowan is pulled out of the kitchen—and into the fire—as war, family, and love collide in the third book of this fantasy romance series.Having somehow convinced Lady Annika Jenoure to marry him, all Finlay Ashowan wants to do is settle down, cook some good meals, and enjoy a quiet life in Daxaria.But fate has different plans . . .Fin’s father, Aidan Helmer – servant of King Matthias of Troivack – has arrived in the kingdom with devastating news: Annika’s brother Charles has been taken prisoner, and the only way his life will be spared is if she or Fin pleads his case.Now it’s up to Fin, with the help of his wily kitten, Kraken, to attempt a daring mission of rescue and espionage.But he’ll need to move quickly before his kingdom, and life, goes up in flames.There will be twists and turns aplenty in the third instalment in the spellbinding House Witch series.WHOLESOME, HEARTHWARMING, HOMEL

Kristen Gudsnuk takes readers on a magical adventure about friendship in this fourth and final installment of her imaginative Making Friends series.No magic. No sketchbook. No friends. Again?!Dany's magical sketchbook has steered most of her middle-school life so far -- it even helped create her best friend, Madison. But now the sketchbook is gone and Madison with it. Then one day, Dany tunes in to hit TV show My Magical Best Friend, and it's starring HER magical best friend, Madison! The show is clearly based on Dany's life, and she watches it regularly with a mix of horror and fascination. But lately there's something else about the show that's captured her attention: Madison seems to be dropping hints for Dany to come rescue her. With no magical sketchbook at her fingertips, can Dany find a way to save her best friend?

Join Princess Truly on a magical Easter egg hunt -- featuring a page full of stickers!It's time for an Easter party! Princess Truly and her dog, Sir Noodles, are on the hunt for eggs and treats. There's a special guest at the party -- the Easter Bunny! But when it's the Easter Bunny's time to go, his wagon gets stuck! Princess Truly knows exactly what to do. With a shake of her magical, sparkling curls, she helps the Easter Bunny get on his way and saves the day!With its sweet rhyming text, adorable illustrations, and a full page of stickers, Princess Truly's Easter Egg Hunt is the perfect Easter basket gift and springtime read!

How are day and night different in each of the main habitats on Earth? Discover it with this series of books!The Arctic is a cold and unusual place. There are six months of daylight and six months of darkness. How does this affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as polar bears, walruses, and reindeers do during the long Arctic days and nights? Learn about the Arctic habitat while you follow its natural cycle in this beautiful book!ABOUT THE SERIES:Habitats are the homes of plants and animals. There are many habitats in the world, and they are all different! But habitats themselves can also be very different when the sun shines... and when the stars are out! Some of the animals that live in these habitats are active during the day. They seek the heat and the light of the sun. While other animals are active at night. They like to come out once the temperatures drop. Discover the different habitats of Earth, and learn what animals do as the day goes by, with this new s

Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Click, Camp, Act, Clash, and Crunch and coauthor of the Besties series returns with a new Olive story! Olive is less than excited to be spending spring break stuck with her dad.... Will she be able to make the most of her trip, or will everything break apart?Spring break is full of possibilities…but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city.Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she’s missing back home, than catch up with him.As the week winds on, the normally easygoing Olive finds feelings of loneliness and resentment throwing her

The New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller returns with another vibrant and emotional story about the power of second chances and how the fear of missing out can lead to overlooking what’s right in front of you.Click (A Click Graphic Novel 1)Camp (A Click Graphic Novel 2)Act (A Click Graphic Novel 3)Clash (A Click Graphic Novel 4)Crunch (A Click Graphic Novel 5)Break (A Click Graphic Novel #6)

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to the African savanna!Jack and Annie are on the playground at recess when they feel the magic tree house calling them. They sneak away and are whisked off on an adventure to South Africa, where a majestic rhino needs saving! With a hovering helicopter, watchful park rangers, and the chilling presence of poachers, rescuing one of Earth's greatest giants in the sprawling savanna won't be easy. Jack and Annie are going to need a little bit of magic for this mission!Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresIf you're looking for Merlin Mission #37: Dragon of the Red Dawn, it was renumbered as Merlin Mission #9 when the series was

結合迷宮、找找看與記憶遊戲的全彩活動書，帶領孩子進入瑪利歐的冒險世界。內容豐富、互動性高，讓讀者在遊戲中培養觀察力與思考能力，是粉絲不可錯過的趣味讀物。Here we go! Super MarioTM fans will love this full-color activity book starring Mario, Luigi, and other characters from the beloved Nintendo(R) series. Super MarioTM fans of all ages will love this full-color activity book featuring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and more friends and foes from the Mushroom Kingdom. With tons of fun word searches, memory games, search and find puzzles, boss crafts and mazes, Super Mario fans will love to power up with this super-interactive book! Mario first appeared in 1981 with the arcade classic Donkey Kong TM, and has since gone on to star in many adventures, allowing him to evolve into the beloved icon he is today. He is a video-game sensation, appearing across all genres--from action-platformers to sports, kart racing, and beyond.

這套角色小傳系列，以輕快的文字與活潑設計，帶領讀者深入探索 DC 超級英雄與反派的祕密。從 Batman 的體能訓練與神秘裝備、Superman 的力量來源與氪石影響、Wonder Woman 的亞馬遜傳奇與皇冠來歷，到 Harley Quinn 的寵物鬣狗與與小丑的關係，書中以趣味清單、快問快答與生動插圖呈現，讓資訊化繁為簡。這些作品不僅適合年輕讀者快速入門，也能讓漫畫迷收穫新知。圖文並茂，兼具知識性與娛樂性，讀來輕鬆有趣。DC Secrets Revealed! #1-4 (平裝本)9781669064077#1 Behind the Scenes with Batman9781669064152#2 Behind the Scenes with Superman9781669064237#3 Behind the Scenes with Wonder Woman9781669064312#4 Behind the Scenes with Harley Quinn

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!

Soar into the first ten books of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel chapter book series with this paperback boxed set! Unravel the secrets and mysteries of the Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly as Ruskin and his dragon friends save Wrenly from a terrible curse, encounter danger during Crestwood's Inferno New Year celebration, travel to the mystical Shattered Shore to say goodbye to someone they know, and much more! This action-packed boxed set includes: The Coldfire CurseShadow HillsNight HuntGhost IslandInferno New YearIce DragonCinder's FlameThe Shattered ShoreLegion of LavaOut of Darkness

In this fourteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry's homemade slime gets out of control! Henry is determined to make the gooiest, stickiest, slimiest slime. It's going to have glitter and cool colors...just as soon as he can stop it from swallowing everything in its path! Henry's slime might have gotten a little bit out of hand. Can he find a way to tame it, or will his super slime become a super disaster? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.During their confrontation with the two mystery Trainers, Henry and Casey receive assistance from Piers, the Gym Leader of Spikemuth. After discovering that someone they already know is working behind-the-scenes with the two rival Trainers, Henry and Casey head to Rose Tower to discover the truth about their adversaries.Will the Darkest Day descend upon the Galar region?!

Praise forThe Problem With Problems: 'A masterclass in how to do children's self help well... the medicine will go down very easily' TELEGRAPHWhat happens if you meet a Fear? It's a frightening thing, and it's different for us all. Some are helpful and keep us safe, others cannot be explained. You can fight them and tame them, but sometimes, you might find you were mistaken, and the Fear was really excitement all along! One thing's for sure... often the things you fear are more afraid of you.

Trapped in a mansion with a murderer and a family of liars - how would you survive? A mind-blowing thriller from the author of THIS BOOK KILLS, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. When three girls are stranded at the grand Bramble Estate in the middle of a snowstorm, they stumble into a murder plot. Someone has poisoned wealthy Emily Vanforte in the middle of a family dinner - which means Devi, Lizzie and Jayne are trapped in the house with a killer and a mystery to solve.With knives under floorboards, vanishing guns and secret passages in the walls, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. But in a house of liars and corruption, will the girls save themselves...or learn to fit in?

Discover all the foul facts about one of the oldest universities in the world’s hometown with history’s most horrible headlines: Oxford edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the historical city of Oxford. From what’s buried underneath the botanical gardens and which potty professor liked to walk like a dinosaur. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Oxford :fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

起司是怎麼發明的？第一顆酸黃瓜是誰醃的？這本趣味十足的知識漫畫，帶你認識來自世界各地的美味發明故事。跟著活潑的食物精靈，一起探索可樂、比薩、醃菜等食物的誕生傳說與真實歷史，每章還附上簡單食譜，讓你邊看邊玩，動手做出屬於自己的小點心！學知識，也學做菜，吃得開心又長智慧。How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes.Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite foods came to be? How was cheese created and who realized it belonged on everything? Was soda always meant to be a drink? A team of whimsical food sprites are excited to show you the yummy history of food expirements from all over the world! Learn about the true stories behind pickles! Get a recipe for how to make your favorite pizza! With a story and recipe for every chapter, this graphic novel will give you something to read and taste.Series Overview: Yummy and Tasty are companion books, but completely stand alone, and are not numbered. Readers can come to Tasty without knowing anything about Yummy.

From award-winning author Mitali Perkins comes her timely debut picture book about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States.It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico.For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven't seen in years. But when Juan's gift is too big to fit through the slats in the fence, Maria has a brilliant idea. She makes it into a kite that soars over the top of the iron bars.Here is a heartwarming tale of multicultural families, and the miracle of love.

Sniff and Scratch work together to rescue a well-loved stuffed animal, in this laugh-out-loud, full-color book 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!Best friends Sniff and Scratch love to play together! Across three giggle-inducing short stories, Sniff and Scratch have fun with toilet paper, they enjoy chasing each other’s tails, and they snuggle with Sniff’s stuffed duck.These laugh-out-loud, pet-themed stories -- with color-coded speech bubbles and easy-to-read text throughout -- are perfect for new readers!

Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel!Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it’s like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is it so hard to find a friend?When Jeremy’s family meets a family from out in the wilderness, it looks like it’s going to be the same old story. The outsiders’ kid, Valda, acts like Jeremy is a helpless little baby. Sure, he’s never caught a fish or fought a hostile mob, and maybe at school they only let you read about crafting and never try it yourself. But that doesn’t mean Valda has to be so rude!But that’s not the only trouble Valda’s family has brought with them. They’re here with a terrifying story: A new kind of zombie has appeared, one that can do things no zombie should be able to do—working together, stealing resources, and terrorizing the folks who live

The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.It begins with the dreams. Cassie has been having strange nightmares of a voice calling to her from deep beneath the ocean.They're unsettling, but it isn't until Cassie discovers Tobias has been having dreams too--the exact same dreams, of a voice pleading for help--that she decides it's time to start listening.When pieces of debris wash up on shore, marked with alien writing, the team realizes they may still have allies in the fight for Earth--allies who are trying to make contact. Now they just have to reach them, before time runs out.

Real life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Broken Mirror, book three of the funny and thrilling middle-grade saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Descendants, Melissa de la Cruz.The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief.But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense. And how could we forget the ominous prophecy, which still looms large over Filomena and her friends?Along with Jack, Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Byron Bessley, and some new snow country pals like Rose Red and a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find t

The legendary Star Dragon must battle the powerful Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!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!Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are one step closer to stopping the Shadow Dragon from blanketing the world with its sky-shadow. They have the Star Flute! Now they just need to summon the Star Dragon. But first they must figure out how to play the flute. They will need to work fast! Can the Star Dragon help them save the world?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

Build strong literacy foundations with leveled nonfiction minibooks and comprehension activities! Engage first-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include picture dictionaries with words to know, plus comprehension, vocabulary, and scaffolded writing activities.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your first-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of grade-level topics or use them all!Illustrated nonfiction minibooks and two-page selections in this grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"We Need the Sun" Level C"Little Blue Butterfly" Level D"About the Wind" Level G"Water" Level GSocial Studies:"The Statue of Liberty" Level D"Looking at the United States" Level EBiography:"Winslow Homer, American Artist" Level C"Maria Martinez, Native American Potter" Level E"George Washington Carver" Level FHow-to:"How to Make the President's Breakfast" Level FEach unit includes:Teacher support pages w

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage fourth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your fourth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 4 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Getting to Know Snakes" Level P"Weather and the Scientists Who Study It" Level S"From Power Plant to Lightbulb" Level TGeography:"The Mystery of the Matching Continents" Level RSocial Studies:"Being an Active Citizen" Level Q"How Countries Create Their Economies" Level TBiography:"Julia Morgan: Architect and Tra

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage sixth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your sixth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 6 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"The Force of Magnetism" Level V"Food Webs in Ecosystems" Level X"Genes for Survival" Level YSocial Studies:"Comparing Rights and Responsibilities" Level X"Ancient Economies" Level YBiography:"Phillis Wheatley: Antislavery Poet" Level V"Colin Powell: An American Leader" Level WHow-to:"How to Grow a Container Garden

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage second-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, picture dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your second-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderIllustrated nonfiction texts in the grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Baby Blue Whale" Level I"Big Machines" Level LGeography:"Big Island Map" Level KSocial Studies:"TOMS Shoes" Level I"Rosa Parks Rides the Bus" Level L"What Does Congress Do?" Level MBiography:"Ben Franklin and the Glass Harmonica" Level J"Thank You, Sarah Josepha Hale" Level KHow-to:"Fun with