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Examining the Scientific Method in Max Axiom's Lab
by Myra Faye TurnerFrom simple machines to medical marvels, humans have used the scientific method to change the world. Have you ever wondered how scientists solve problems and answer questions? Here’s your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about the scientific method. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments that you can try at home.
Out of Sync
by Keith WainEach band member has a main job in the group. Lewis writes songs and sings. That’s his thing. However, Lewis has stopped writing and singing. Instead, he’s playing his new synthesizer—and now the entire band is out of sync.
Blended Beats
by Keith WainA birthday party gig falls flat. The band sounds good, but Zeedee knows that’s not always enough. She introduces a new mood to the group’s sound. Will Lewis, Soren, and Oscar be on board with the blended beats?
The Spectacular Switcheroo!
by Michael Anthony SteeleAfter a freak accident, Ellie and her friends find themselves in a real pickle. Ellie now has Mia’s power and Monique has Carter’s. Niko now has Terry’s power and Mateo has Luna’s. Amir now has… you get the picture! The whole school has swapped abilities—and they keep swapping them every time students touch! Can Ellie and her friends untangle this spectacular switcheroo? Or will the whole school collapse into chaos? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny hi-lo chapter book bursting with colorful comic book-style illustrations.
Discovering Sources of Water in Max Axiom's Lab
by Myra Faye TurnerFrom the wide-open sea to frozen glaciers to underground aquifers, our world is full of water sources. Have you ever wondered how water gets from nearby water sources to your faucet? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about water sources. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments with light that you can try at home.
Grow Your Own Basil
by Lisa J. AmstutzInspire young readers to grow their own fruits and veggies. Growing basil is fun and easy. It starts with a seed, but what else will readers need? This book takes them through the steps of growing a project they can be proud of.
Grow Your Own Green Beans
by Lisa J. AmstutzReaders don’t need to just eat their green beans—they can grow them too! Simple instructions on how to plant and care for bean plants gives readers a chance to do a project they can be proud of.
Grow Your Own Sunflowers
by Lisa J. AmstutzEncourage a love of nature and science with this book. Readers learn step-by-step how to grow and care for sunflowers. Then they learn about harvesting the seeds and how to make a bird feeder out of the dried flower.
Unearthing Ecosystems in Max Axiom's Lab
by Carol KimFrom the microorganisms living in your mouth to Earth’s vast oceans, our world is full of ecosystems both big and small. Have you ever wondered how everything in the world is connected? Here’s your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about ecosystems. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments that you can try at home.
Lulu Has a Field Day
by Kiara ValdezLulu and Clo have had a (mostly) healthy rivalry since they were teeny tiny. Now they’re going head-to-head in an event with extra-high stakes: the final race of the Tiny Folk Field Day games. Along the course they’re so focused on one-upping each other that they get distracted and Clo gets hurt when he takes a tumble! Can Lulu set aside the competition to help his rival and figure out a way for them both to cross the finish line? Young readers will have big fun diving into this super-cute Tales of the Tiny Folk graphic novel, featuring manga-inspired art and itty-bitty creatures who use creativity to thrive in a world that’s not quite their size.
The Incredible Shrinking Heroes!
by Michael Anthony SteeleAmir is pumped! It’s Superhero Day at Misfits Academy, and Power Core is among the featured guests. But meeting his favorite superhero soon takes a back seat when Amir and his friends make a shocking discovery. Power Core and his fellow heroes have been shrunk! Who is behind these incredible shrinking heroes? And why are they being held captive in high-tech glass jars? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny hi-lo chapter book bursting with colorful comic book-style illustrations.
Rock 'n' Goal
by Jake Maddox Thomas Kingsley TroupeIt’s been a year since Robert’s brother died, and Robert is miserable. He no longer cares about school or friends, and he’s angry all the time. When Robert is forced to join the soccer team, he wants to hate it. But the team’s energy is contagious. Robert channels his brother’s love of music into his game and starts rocking his time as goalie.
Uncovering Adaptations in Max Axiom's Lab
by Carol KimFrom different types of bird beaks to creatures that shoot poison, animals have adapted to survive in many wonderous ways. Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of animals? Here’s your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about animal adaptations. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments that you can try at home.
The Fantastic Field Trip!
by Michael Anthony SteeleDuring a field trip to Super Troupe Headquarters, Monique and her friends break away from the main tour group. Soon, they sneak into the Hall of Magic where a minor mishap quickly leads to monster mayhem. Somehow, they bring the Gargoyles of Astoria to life, and the entire Super Troupe Headquarters goes into lockdown. Can Monique and her friends find a way to defeat a pack of stone demon dogs before it’s too late? Or will their fantastic field trip turn into a major flop? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny hi-lo chapter book bursting with colorful comic book-style illustrations.
You’ll Love Puggles (Favorite Designer Dogs Ser.)
by Erin EdisonThe playful pug and the friendly beagle make up a Puggle. Find out why Puggles are great pets.
Losing Tempo
by Keith WainZeedee has kickboxing. Oscar has basketball. Soren has fishing. Lewis has . . . nothing. He had the band, but everyone else is too busy for the band now. Lewis loves music, but he needs another hobby too. Will this be the end of the band?
You’ll Love Labradoodles
by Erin EdisonThe friendly Labrador retriever and the smart poodle make up a Labradoodle. Find out why Labradoodles are great pets.
Adrift on the Indian Ocean
by Ailynn CollinsNina and her family are spending a year on the island of Bali for their mom’s job. Nina’s younger sister, Violet, always competes with her, and that includes at the sailing lessons the girls are taking. Before a big contest, Nina decides to go out on an early morning solo practice session. It’s smooth sailing until a storm appears out of nowhere, capsizing Nina’s boat. She gets back on board, and the seas calm, but land is nowhere in sight. Nina has no choice but to sail on, searching for home, but when she finally spots land after more than a day at sea, it’s not her home. It’s a deserted island. This thrilling fictional adventure will have readers rooting for Nina to find her way home.
The Super-Sneaky Substitute!
by Michael Anthony SteeleNiko and his friends have a funny feeling about their new substitute teacher. First Mr. Reynolds asks their classmates to use their unique superpowers to practice breaking into a safe. Then an online mug shot seems to show a striking resemblance between their substitute and a criminal kingpin. Is Mr. Reynolds really a supervillain in disguise? And if he is, how can Niko and his friends foil the super-sneaky substitute’s evil plans? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny hi-lo chapter book bursting with colorful comic book-style illustrations.
The Music Blues
by Keith WainZeedee and Lewis are a dynamic duo. They have played music together for years. But their music is sounding a little flat lately. It might be time to turn their duo into a full band. Will Soren and Oscar be the answer to Zeedee and Lewis’s music blues?
Horseback Hardships
by Jake Maddox Mari BolteMaple Run Stables is Leah’s home away from home. She loves the people, the horses, and the atmosphere. Sadly, Leah’s family is moving, and the new stable is the exact opposite. Leah feels out of place immediately. Even worse, the other riders bully her about her appearance and size. Leah loses her joy of riding and her self-worth. Leah has all the skills and talent for horse riding success, but will she gain back her confidence in time to prove it?
You’ll Love Chiweenies (Favorite Designer Dogs Ser.)
by Erin EdisonThe spunky Chihuahua and the hot dog Dachshund make up a Chiweenie. Find out why Chiweenies are great pets.
Grow Your Own Tomatoes
by Lisa J. AmstutzReaders will love biting into a juicy tomato they’ve grown themselves! This book gives readers all the information they need to grow their own tomatoes. A recipe for salsa and a simple explanation of how plants grow extend the reader’s learning.
Finally Heard
by Kelly YangFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen &“that tackles tweenhood and technology woes head-on&” (School Library Journal, starred review) when Lina tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems.When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom&’s video on social media take off, she&’s captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life she&’s growing so fast, she feels like microwave popcorn, bursting out of her skin! With the help of her two best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister, Millie, Lina sets off to go viral. Except there&’s a lot more to social media than Lina ever imagined, like: 1. Seeing inside her classmates&’ lives! Is she really the only person on the planet who doesn&’t have a walk-in closet? 2. Group chats! Disappearing videos! What is everyone talking about in the secret chats? And how can she join? 3. A bazillion stories about what to eat, wear, and put on her face. Could they all be telling the truth? Everyone sounds so sure of what they&’re saying! As Lina descends deeper and deeper into social media, it will take all her strength to break free from the likes and find the courage to be her authentic self in this fast-paced world.
Bonesmith (House of the Dead Duology #1)
by Nicki Pau Preto&“A fascinating world, absolutely delightful characters, and enemies-to-loves romance—this book is one readers will devour before begging for more.&” —Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets Gideon the Ninth meets the Game of Thrones White Walkers in this dark, &“swiftly paced&” (Publishers Weekly) young adult fantasy about a disgraced ghost-fighting warrior who must journey into a haunted wasteland to rescue a kidnapped prince.Ready your blade. Defeat the undead. In the Dominions, the dead linger, violent and unpredictable, unless a bonesmith severs the ghost from its earthly remains. For bonesmith Wren, becoming a valkyr—a ghost-fighting warrior—is a chance to solidify her place in the noble House of Bone and impress her frequently absent father. But when sabotage causes Wren to fail her qualifying trial, she is banished to the Border Wall, the last line of defense against a wasteland called the Breach where the vicious dead roam unchecked. Determined to reclaim her family&’s respect, Wren gets her chance when a House of Gold prince is kidnapped and taken beyond the Wall. To prove she has what it takes to be a valkyr, Wren vows to cross the Breach and rescue the prince. But to do so, she&’s forced into an uneasy alliance with one of the kidnappers—a fierce ironsmith called Julian from the exiled House of Iron, the very people who caused the Breach in the first place…and the House of Bone&’s sworn enemy. As they travel, Wren and Julian spend as much time fighting each other as they do the undead, but when they discover there&’s more behind the kidnapping than either of them knew, they&’ll need to work together to combat the real danger: a dark alliance that is brewing between the living and the undead.