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Bus Station Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #18)

Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate some suspicious activity at a bus station in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Boxcar Children take a bus trip to the Science and Hobby Fair, but a bad storm forces them to stay at a bus station along the way. Soon they are in the middle of a mystery involving a polluted river, two strange boys, and a suspicious bus-station manager.What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

Bus to the Badlands (Orca Echoes)

Josh, Mark, Angela and their friends have been waiting for years to go on the class trip to Drumheller, Alberta. Now they are finally the oldest kids at Pleasant Valley grade school and can get excited about the overnight outing. But first, they have a lot of learn about what they'll see in the dinosaur capital of the world. And they have to raise money for all the pizza they are going to eat on the trip! Once they finally get going, a frightening encounter with a slithery serpent leads to an amazing discovery. One that might be even better than all-you-can-eat deep dish!

Bush Secrets

Debbie has two special secrets, and she doesn't want to share them with her brother Billy; however, when her grandfather, Dada Keen, comes to visit, Sally knows she can trust him. Debbie shows the treasure she found, the speckled eggs in the "Gorgemas Tree," and Dada Keen shows Debbie a special place in the bush. The interaction between Debbie and her grandfather strengthen the ideas of keeping secrets in order to preserve and protect the plants and animals that exist in our environment and sharing secrets with those who will respect and preserve our treasures. It is a beautiful tale of family and passing on the knowledge needed to help protect our environment.

Bushfire!

A fast-paced adventure series featuring The Jungle Girl herself! The stories are inspired and co-created by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the iconic wildlife expert, Steve Irwin. The series features the characters of Bindi, her brother Robert, mother Terri, and the Australia Zoo. Bushfire!: Book 3 It's all hands on deck at the Wildlife Hospital when a bushfire rages out of control.

Buster

Buster's a therapy dog who needs to take matters into his own paws to help a boy understand his own anxiety even if it means breaking a few rules.Buster's in big trouble. He's been dragged to Dog Court for breaking one of the most sacred of all dog rules: Never, ever talk to a human, or let a human know how smart you really are.But he swears he had a good reason! The boy he's been taking care of, Tonio, needed his help in a big way. You see, Tonio is afraid all the time -- afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing, afraid of making a fool of himself or (even worse) hurting someone else's feelings. His doctor thinks having a therapy dog will help his anxiety -- and Buster wants to help. He really wants to help. Even if it means breaking the rules

Buster Bear's Twins

Mother Bear has a secret! In fact, she has two of them. They're her brand new cubs — Boxer and Woof-Woof. The arrival of the Green Forest's newest inhabitants has Peter Rabbit, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, Prickly Porky, Hooty the Owl, and other forest creatures all astir over the goings-on in the Bear household. <p><p>Young readers, too, can share the excitement as they learn how the twins get even with Peter Rabbit, find out what happens when the bears meet their father, discover why Mother Bear has to rescue her cubs, learn why Boxer gets a spanking, and much more. <p>Brimming with traditional values, gentle humor, and real lessons about nature and wildlife, Thornton Burgess's engaging tale reveals why he's a grandmaster at storytelling. The simple text, reset in large, easy-to-read type and complemented with four charming illustrations from the original edition by Harrison Cady, will captivate today's readers as much as it charmed audiences generations ago.

Buster Posey (Amazing Athletes Ser.)

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL batting title and was named NL Most Valuable Player. But Buster has done more than just collect individual baseball awards. The Giants have won the World Series three times with Buster behind the plate (2010, 2012, and 2014). Learn more about one of baseball's most successful players.

Buster Undercover

Humor and heart come unleashed in this adventure about a boy living with anxiety who must join with his therapy dog to save dogkind from a dog-hating secret agent.Tonio is not allowed to let anyone know that he can communicate fluently with his therapy dog, Buster. But when dogkind requires that Tonio make friends with a bully, are Tonio and Buster going to go through a ruff patch... or learn some new tricks to keep the dogs in their town safe?

Buster the Very Shy Dog

Buster the Very Shy Dog, More Adventures with Phoebe (Green Light Readers Level 3)

Two comical, easy-to-read capers starring shy-dog Buster and his bolder buddy Phoebe as they solve backyard mysteries involving skunks, raccoons, and buried &“dog&” treasure. It&’s backyard troubles galore for canine friends Buster and Phoebe in two easy-to-read adventures. The trouble begins when Buster and Phoebe get blamed for trashing the backyard and hatch a plan to find the real garbage bandit. But first they have to stay awake and keep away from skunks! Next, the pals search for buried &“bone&” treasures only to quibble about which bones belong to which dog. Buster may be shy but he&’s smart enough to claim what&’s rightfully his and kind enough to share it, too.

Busting Boredom in the Great Outdoors (Boredom Busters Ser.)

Feeling outdoorsy? Get ready to bust boredom with nature and the world outside! Learn how to whip up sidewalk chalk spray paint, go on a photo safari, build giant lawn games, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom in the great outdoors has never been more fun.

Busting Boredom with Art Projects (Boredom Busters Ser.)

Feeling imaginative? Get ready to bust boredom with art projects! Learn how to make a survival bracelet, create a garden stepping stone, put together a tin can clock, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom with art projects has never been more fun.

Busting Boredom with Experiments (Boredom Busters Ser.)

Feeling inventive? Get ready to bust boredom with wacky experiments! Learn how to create lightning bolts, build a catapult, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom with experiments has never been more fun.

Busting Boredom with Technology (Boredom Busters Ser.)

Feeling tech-savvy? Get ready to bust boredom with technology! Learn how to put together a digital photo album, create a blog, produce a stop-motion movie, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, busting boredom with technology has never been more fun.

Busy Animals: Learning About Animals In Autumn (Autumn Ser.)

978-1-4048-6014-8; autumn; seasons; animals; fall; hibernation

Busy Bunny Days: In the Town, On the Farm & At the Port

Join the Bunny Family for a busy day in their home town, on a fun-filled farm adventure, and at the port for an exciting outing in this seek-and-find book where there is always something to discover. From the time they wake up until the time they go to sleep, there is so much to see and do. Don't forget to keep an eye out for that pesky Benny Badger—he is always up to no good! With a fresh and adorable illustration style, and so many details on every page, this picture book begs to be read again and again. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.

Busy Bunny Days: In the Town, On the Farm & At the Port

Join the Bunny Family for a busy day in their home town, on a fun-filled farm adventure, and at the port for an exciting outing in this seek-and-find book where there is always something to discover. From the time they wake up until the time they go to sleep, there is so much to see and do. Don't forget to keep an eye out for that pesky Benny Badger--he is always up to no good! With a fresh and adorable illustration style, and so many details on every page, this picture book begs to be read again and again.

But What If There's No Chimney?

Five-year-old Ben is new in town and shocked to find his house has no chimney! How will Santa get into his house to deliver gifts? As Christmas approaches, Ben looks for answers, asking his dad, friend, teacher, mailman, and even his dog! Ben's search ends with a letter to Santa Claus, Indiana. Will Santa reply, and what will he say?Did you know that Santa Claus, Indiana is a real place? You can write to Santa and the Elves at P.O. Box 1, Santa Claus, Indiana 47579.Don't forget to include your return address to get a reply in December!Checkermint the elf is hiding inside! Can you find him?

Butt Blast: Butt Blast (Yucky, Disgustingly Gross, Icky Short St #3)

Just when you thought it was safe . . . out comes Book 3 in this super-gross, icky, and totally disgusting series! Here comes even more yucky, disgusting, and icky topics in Butt Blast! This book features hilarious stories that ponder those big questions in life. For example, how can your butt smell when it doesn’t have a nose? Is it possible to make candles from earwax? And what on earth are “Hair Fairies”?! Full of yucky, gross, and totally bootilicious encounters, this book will have kids rolling around with laughter and parents shaking with dread! The Yucky, Disgustingly Gross, Icky Short Stories series is designed for fast laughs to kick-start even the toughest non-readers. Targeted to ages 7 to 11, these gross, absolutely hilarious tales will leave kids grimacing for more. There's definitely more than enough snot & vomit in this sordid series.

Butt Sandwich & Tree

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wesley King comes a tender and grounded middle grade mystery about brothers, basketball, and a young boy on the autism spectrum.Eleven-year-old Green loves his devoted older brother, Cedar, a popular basketball star, but that doesn&’t mean he wants to follow in his footsteps. He doesn&’t really care about sports or making friends. Still, eventually Green caves to pressure to try out for the basketball team. He may be tall like Cedar, but he&’s nowhere near as skilled. And when a confrontation with the coach spurs Green to flee the court, his flight coincides with a priceless necklace going missing—making him the number one suspect. To clear Green&’s name, the two brothers team up to find the necklace, and along the way, they learn to appreciate their differences…and the things that bring them together.

Butt Wars!: The Final Conflict (Andy Griffiths' Butt Series)

In the thrilling conclusion to the epic Butt Trilogy, a boy and his butt fight stinky scoundrels determined to wipe away Earth.Zack Freeman (and his butt) have twice saved the world from total reek-dom. But now the young butt-fighter faces his nastiest challenge yet: Hundreds of thousands of Great White Butts attacking the earth with giant brown blobs are about to cause Buttageddon. In order to stop them, Zack will have to hitch a ride in a time-traveling buttmobile, back to the reign of the prehistoric buttosaurs. Can Zack battle the Tyrannnsore-arses, juggle a giant arseteroid, and put the butts-gone-bad back in their place? Or will the entire world be abutterated?

Butter-Finger

Butter-Finger follows the story of Riccardo Small, who misses a vital catch and is dropped from the cricket team. Riccardo takes refuge in his beloved calypso poems, written by John Agard, when he meets Count Crayfish, who helps him think of a way to still help the team. Ages 7 and up.

Butterflies

This rhyming easy-to-read non-fiction science reader covers a favorite nature subject taught in the early childhood curriculum -- the metamorphosis of a caterpillar to a butterfly. "Butterflies start as tiny eggs. Out come caterpillars with many legs...."

Butterflies

Butterflies are beautiful, inspiring, amazing insects. Did you know that butterflies . . . <p><p> have eyes that can look in all directions—up, down, forward, backward, left, and right—all at the same time? <p> taste with their feet? <p> can migrate 3,000 miles every year?

Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross! (Nature's Top Secrets)

Warning -- this book contains top-secret information about butterflies! Prepare to be shocked and grossed out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to a fascinating insect.Butterflies are beautiful and quiet and gentle and sparkly . . . but that's not the whole truth. Butterflies can be GROSS. And one butterfly in particular is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a monarch butterfly reveals how its kind is so much more than what we think. Did you know some butterflies enjoy feasting on dead animals, rotten fruit, tears and even poop? Some butterflies are loud, like the Cracker butterfly. Some are stinky -- the smell scares predators away. Butterflies can be sneaky, like the ones who pretend to be ants to get free babysitting. This hilarious and refreshing book with silly and sweet illustrations explores the science of butterflies and shows that these insects are not the stereotypically cutesy critters we often think they are -- they are fascinating, disgusting, complicated and amazing creatures.