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For use in schools and libraries only. After moving into an old ancestral home, Emily and Navin's mother is kidnapped and dragged down the basement stairs by a mysterious creature. After giving chase, the kids find themselves in a magical but dangerous world of man-eating demons, a mechanical

Younger readers learn basic reading skills in a fun way with this collection of easy-to-read riddles featuring dinosaurs paired with full-color photographs and illustrations.

For use in schools and libraries only. Dog always seems to be underfoot when something messy (and colorful) is spilt, giving readers ten different spots on his white coat to count before book's end and Dog's bath.

Nobody knows how or when this story really started. We do know that it was written down in Scotland more than 400 years ago. But it has always been the kind of story that was told and sung to children, instead of being read to them.

In their first adventure as Master Librarians, Jack and Annie go to Pompeii to bring back an ancient story that is in danger of being lost forever. But before they can find it, the town's volcano erupts in a mighty explosion.

Three novellas featuring the cats of the Warrior series. Spottedleaf's heart: young apprentice Spottedpaw is determined to become a warrior...until she realizes that to save her Clan, she must become its next medicine cat. Pinestar's choice: discover what drove Pinestar, once leader of ThunderClan, to abandon the warrior code, betray his Clan, and become a kittypet. Thunderstar's echo: in the earliest days of ThunderClan, its first leader faces down a new threat and forges a new tradition for all the warrior Clans.

"These strips appeared in newspapers from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 1997, and were also in the ebooks, Big Nate makes a splash, Big Nate: dibs on this chair, and Big Nate: pray for a fire drill"--Colophon.

For use in schools and libraries only. The third book in Suzanne Collins's phenomenal and worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy is now available in paperback. "My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead." Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding. District 13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the Capitol. Though she's long been a part of the revolution, Katniss hasn't known it. Now it seems that everyone has had a hand in the carefully laid plans but her. The success of the rebellion hinges on Katniss's willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem. To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust. She must become the rebels' Mockingjay - no matter what the cost.

Award-winning author/illustrator Arnold brings nonfiction to life with the help of his very popular main character, Fly Guy! This engaging nonfiction reader combines the kid-friendly humor of Fly Guy with the high-interest topic of sharks! Full color.

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. They should be happy. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Now rumors of rebellion are spreading, and the Capitol wants revenge.

For use in schools and libraries only. When Froggy goes on vacation to Hawaii, he is too excited to pay much attention to his parents.

A clever mouse uses his imagination to conjure up a vicious "gruffalo" to ruin the appetites of the hungry woodland animals he meets. Full color.

Now in paperback--the first novel of a new series that mixes classic Greek mythology with modern adventure. After learning he is a demigod, Percy Jackson is sent to a summer camp on Long Island, where he meets the father he never knew--Poseidon, god of the sea.

For use in schools and libraries only. While spending Christmas in 1939 with a well-meaning aunt, a young boy who does not believe in Santa Claus has an unusual experience that changes his thinking.

"The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page. . . . A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured".--"Booklist". Full color.

Brigid is having fun with her markers until she goes overboard and paints on herself with her super-indelible-never-comes-off-till-you're-dead markers.Noth ing will remove the color, so she finds the purple marker and covers up all the other colors. She looks better than before--too good to be true.

Why do leaves turn from green to gold?It's fall! The leaves are changing color. This book explains the magical process of how leaves change their color in autumn. Also included are simple activities and places to visit so that you can enjoy the fall foliage with your family.

For use in schools and libraries only. Traces the unlikely friendship of Amir, a wealthy Afghanistani youth, and a servant's son, in a tale that spans the final days of the nation's monarchy through the atrocities of the present day. Reader's Guide available.

Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco. But early one spring morning in 1906, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken--literally--and he finds himself stranded in the middle of the city as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster? Original.

Compiled from Lee's notes and essays and originally published in 1975, this iconic volume is one of the seminal martial arts guides of its time. The science and philosophy behind the fighting system Lee pioneered himself--jeet kune do--is explained in detail, depicted through hundreds of Lee's own illustrations.

There are so many fun toys in Mr. Herb's store. Which should George play with? Why not everything? It doesn't take long for a mischievous monkey to make a mountain of a mess.

Dune Messiah, the second book in the Dune series by Frank Herbert, is a captivating read that will transport you to a world of intricate politics, religion, and ecology. Published by TURTLEBACK BOOKS in 2019, this science fiction novel continues the saga of Paul Atreides, the young man who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. Herbert masterfully blends elements of adventure, mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, creating a universe that is as fascinating as it is dangerous. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Dune series or a newcomer to Herbert's work, Dune Messiah is a must-read. Get your hands on a copy today and immerse yourself in the richly detailed world that is Dune.

Alerted to a global energy crisis, the President consults with the World's Best Scientist, who suggests sending a special group of astronauts to turn the Moon into a solar power plant.

For use in schools and libraries only. All Kitty wants to do is play her favorite video game. But Kitty has been playing her video game for FIVE hours. Now it's time for Kitty to: go outside, draw a picture, read a book, do anything other than play video games. Kitty doesn't want to do any of these things. . . but eventually she does anyway, and discovers that some things are way more fun than video games.

Saddle up for this first volume in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from DiCamillo's "New York Times"-bestselling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horseNuntil he meets Maybelline, and then it's love at rst sight. Illustrations.

For use in schools and libraries only. Presents a collection of twenty stories of horror and nightmarish fantasy that transform everyday situations into experiences of compelling terror in the worlds of the living, the dying, and the nonliving.

Big Nate, a.k.a. middle schooler Nate Wright, is 11 years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the wunderkind creation of cartoonist Peirce. "Big Nate Out Loud" collects Peirce's Big Nate strips, originally published only in newspapers and online at comics.com. Illustrations.

Available for the first time ever in trade paperback, Dale Carnegie's enduring classic, the inspirational personal development guide that shows how to achieve lifelong success. One of the top-selling books of all time, "How to Win Friends & Influence People" has sold more than 15 million copies in all its editions.