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Mac Cracks the Code (Mac B., Kid Spy #4)
by Mac BarnettMac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett!The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, the KGB man... and the world headquarters of Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video Game World Championships?With Mike Lowery's signature illustrations on every page, historical facts woven throughout, and of course intrigue, history, hilarity and more, catch the latest in this totally smart, wholly original, side-splittingly funny series from the wildly talented author Mac Barnett.
Karen's Big Move (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #96)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!Good-bye, Stoneybrook!Karen is moving to Chicago for six months, with Mommy, Andrew, and Seth. Karen wants to be with her little-house family. But leaving her big-house family will be hard. And Karen will miss her friends and her school a lot too. She will try her best to like Chicago. But what if she misses Stoneybrook too much?
Curse of the Harvester: A Graphic Novel (Dream Jumper #2)
by Greg GrunbergBen confronts a whole new nightmare!Ben and Jake are back for more! With the Dream Jumper business making them some serious money, all seems to be going great. But Ben is put to the test in a way he never saw coming when a new and formidable foe invades his nightmares. With Jake backing him up and a mysterious newcomer in the Dream World, Ben may have a chance to overcome this new evil. He just has to keep his friends safe long enough to figure out how!
Fuzzy Fights Back (Class Pets #4)
by Bruce HaleWill Fuzzy and his friends be able to fight against a plan to ban class pets, or will they be thrown out like yesterday's juice box?Is this the end of class pets?When Fuzzy accidentally gets a kid hurt, he feels awful. But worse -- the PTA president demands to get rid of all the class pets!Fuzzy and his friends get to work. A cuteness campaign? Their selfies fall short. A hunger strike? The pets get hungry. Could the PTA president's daughter be the key to staying in their classrooms, or will the pets get thrown out like yesterday's juice box?
Stormspeaker: Fall of the Beasts, Book 7) (Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts #7)
by Christina Diaz GonzalezThe four heroes of Erdas are fugitives on the run in this new chapter of the New York Times bestselling series!Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan -- once Heroes of Erdas -- are now wanted fugitives. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, they've been hunted across the globe by the ruthless mercenaries, the Oathbound.The four friends have traveled to the deserts of Nilo seeking answers, along with an ancient and powerful relic that's connected to the history of their world. There they discover a vast, secret library dedicated to preserving the wisdom of Erdas. But this library houses more than just tomes and scrolls. Guarding this knowledge are their old friends Takoda and Xanthe, along with Kovo the Ape. With the Oathbound following close behind, can the heroes risk branding their friends as traitors?
Safe in a Storm
by Stephen R. SwinburneA comforting and reassuring love story!"When the clouds grow darker and the rain pelts and stings,I'm here, my little duck. Keep warm beside my wings."In this comforting read-aloud story, all the animals find cozy places to keep them safe and warm, no matter how loud the storm rumbles or how dark the night gets. Next to their mothers, the baby animals are able to let go of their fears and fall asleep despite the storm.Safe in a Storm is a fun, imaginative good-night story featuring loving animal characters. It'll comfort young children during scary storms and always.
An A-Z of Social Work Skills (A-Zs in Social Work Series)
by Michaela Rogers Dan AllenPuzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this book will introduce you to over 60 key skills in a concise and no-nonsense way. You can test your knowledge and how to apply each skill in practice with Skills in Action, Stop-Reflect and Top Tips boxes.
The Sewer Rat Stink: A Graphic Novel (Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #1)
by Geronimo Stilton Tom AnglebergerPraise for The Sewer Rat Stink:"Fresh, funny, and fast-paced. The free-style artwork and anything-goes story will make kids want to write and draw their own books!" -Dav PilkeyThis is Geronimo Stilton like you've never seen him before!A stinky smell is taking over New Mouse City! No mouse can live like this! Geronimo and his best friend Hercule, the private detective, head underground into the sewer world of Mouse Island to investigate. Can they save the city from the stench?This is all-new Geronimo Stilton as interpreted by author, artist, and longtime fan Tom Angleberger. Tom is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
Valley of Kings (TombQuest #3)
by Michael NorthropFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller TombQuest:Book of the Dead comes the third in the epic Egyptian adventure series!If Alex and Ren are going to stop the Death Walkers, they know they have to find the powerful Lost Spells. So they head to the Valley of the Kings, deep in the Egyptian desert -- where they discover that Egypt is in the grips of madness. Voices in the air whisper dark secrets and flashes of light burn across the night sky. But their hunt for the Spells keeps getting sabotaged. Every step they take, The Order is hot on their trail. There's no dodging, no hiding. Is someone leaking their secrets?Is there anyone they can trust?Read the book by New York Times bestselling author Michael Northrop, then continue the adventure online! Build an Egyptian tomb of your own, hide treasure and protect it with traps, then challenge your friends!
The Barking Ghost: Monster Blood Iii; It Came From Beneath The Sink; Night Of The Living Dummy 2; The Barking Ghost (Goosebumps #32)
by R. L. StineCooper, a nervous newcomer to the town, and his friend Margaret are targeted by two evil dogs who cast a spell to switch bodies with the children as a way of wreaking further havoc.
Mia's Golden Bird: Mia's Golden Bird (Charmed Life #2)
by Lisa SchroederFour best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series!Mia has always loved living in southern California, where she takes every chance she gets to surf. But when she breaks her foot, Mia can't believe how bored she is! Bored enough that she's caught bird-watching -- by a famous young actress! Turns out, the other girl likes birds, too, and when she invites Mia to come with her to take photos, Mia jumps at the chance. Something to do AND the money she needs to pay for camp for next year! There's just one more problem: How will she keep her weird new job a secret from her BFFs?
Hello, Moon!
by Francesca SimonJoin a boy and the moon in a fun good night story!In this perfect read-aloud story, a little boy warms up to the moon at bedtime. They have a sweet rapport, with the boy talking to the moon as if it were any other potential new friend.The boy asks the moon if it enjoys some of his favorite activities--and they share in some, like pretending to be pirates, together. But then the boy starts to think big. Can the moon see the city? Can the moon see the whole wide world? What are the moon's friends like? Soon the boy grows tired, says good night to the moon, and falls asleep.
Karen's Ducklings (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #26)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!Hooray for spring!Karen’s class at school is learning all about spring. They are planting flower seeds. They are even writing poems about the season. But more than anything, Karen loves reading about animal babies that are born in the spring. Then Karen finds a duck outside the classroom. The duck is sitting on a nest of eggs. Karen can’t wait for the ducklings to be born. Having baby animals is much more fun than reading about them!
Frankie vs. The Knight's Nasties (Frankie's Magic Soccer Ball #5)
by Frank LampardFrankie and his soccer team travel to fantastic lands to play some of the wildest soccer matches ever!Frankie and his friends love playing soccer. It's their favorite thing to do. And now that they have their magic soccer ball, they're playing against teams they never imagined!So when Frankie, Louise, Charlie, and trusty Max get sent back to medieval times, they're going to have to beat the nastiest knights to get home.
Tooth Bandits: A Branches Book (Stella and the Night Sprites #2)
by Sam HayThe Night Sprites are mischief-making fairy-like creatures that only Stella can see!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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!Stella has a loose tooth! She hopes her magic glasses will let her meet the Tooth Fairy. But Stella meets Piper, a tooth bandit Night Sprite, instead. Piper rides a glittery scooter and she's sneaky--she swipes the shiny coins the Tooth Fairy leaves behind. Stella has to find a way to keep her own coin safe from Piper! Will she make a magical new friend, too?
Karen's Tea Party: Karen's Pen Pal; Karen's Ducklings; Karen's Big Joke; Karen's Tea Party (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #28)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!Please pass the pisgetti!Karen and David Michael have the worst manners ever. Karen burps at the dinner table. And david Michael makes rude noises with his armpit. Then Karen’s daddy sends them to charm school. Karen loves dressing up and learning how to dance. But David Michael and the rest of the boys are so rude. So Karen decides to throw a tea party for girls only. She’s going to teach those boys a lesson.
Robinson: Studies In Medieval English Language And Literature In Honour Of Fred C. Robinson (Toronto Old English Studies)
by Peter SísHans Christian Andersen Award winner and three-time Caldecott Honoree Peter Sis delivers an epic tour de force and his most beautiful, accessible work to date!A boy who loves adventure. A mysterious solo journey. A remote island wilderness.Cast away in this beautiful dreamlike story and discover what surprises await. Peter Sis blends a true story from his childhoodwith the fictional adventure of Robinson Crusoe to createa magical picture book filled with heart and imaginationthat readers will want to return to again and again.
Superintendent-Wise: Critical Lessons for Leading Your District
by Michael HinojosaExplore transformative insights from a celebrated educational leader. In Superintendent-Wise, Michael Hinojosa, the acclaimed former superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, shares invaluable lessons for education leaders in establishing systems that prioritize students′ health, well-being, and academic success. This engaging and essential guide introduces the Success Triangle—a framework leaders can use to develop essential relationships and effectively manage their time. The book offers actionable strategies for school leaders to collaborate with school boards, recognize and foster excellence among staff, strengthen community relations, build relationships with the media, and implement proven turnaround strategies for struggling schools. Additional features include: "Big Idea" bullet lists capturing each chapter’s main takeaways "Reflect and Act" exercises that support the implementation of strategies Quick and practical "Pro Tips" drawn from the author’s extensive experience Dr. Hinojosa’s decades of experience, pragmatic advice, and unique ability to cut through the noise offer crucial support for both new and current leaders, particularly in urban districts and high-needs communities.
The Dragon's Eye: The Dragon's Eye (Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts #8)
by Sarwat ChaddaThe four heroes of Erdas are fugitives on the run in this final chapter of the New York Times bestselling series!Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are prisoners. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, the four young Greencloaks have been captured by the ruthless Oathbound.Rather than facing trial with the rest of their order, the friends and their spirit animals find themselves smuggled to a remote palace. There they discover that the plot against them runs deeper -- and is far more sinister -- than anyone realized. Someone has been manipulating both the Greencloaks and Erdas's leaders, all to uncover a powerful relic with the potential to flood the entire world.To stop this conspiracy, the Heroes of Erdas will need absolute faith in their spirit animals. If they fail, all of Erdas will drown.
Karen's Candy (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #54)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!Candy for sale!Karen, Hannie, and Nancy are sure they’re going to win the candy selling contest. After all, they are the Three Musketeers. But then Karen finds out that her best enemies--the Milky Ways--are selling candy, too. And those Milky Ways are stealing the Three Musketeers’ business. That means--a candy war! Who will win?
The Magic School Bus Presents: The Rainforest (The Magic School Bus Presents)
by Tom JacksonTHE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE RAINFOREST stars Ms. Frizzle and her class and explores the plants and animals of our planet's rainforests.The bestselling Magic School Bus series has taught thousands of kids about everything from oceans to space to dinosaurs. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE RAINFOREST will expand upon the original titles with fresh and updated content about all of the incredible plants and animals that live in the world's rainforests. With vivid full-color photographs on each page as well as illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.
Fly Guy Presents: Scary Creatures! (Fly Guy Presents)
by Tedd ArnoldJoin Buzz and Fly Guy as they learn about some of the creepiest and most amazing animals to ever inhabit the earth!This compilation of Fly Guy Presents titles includes five fantastic books: Sharks, Dinosaurs, Insects, Bats, and Snakes.Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers in the kid-favorite Fly Guy Presents series. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout.
Monster Blood IV (Goosebumps #62)
by R. L. StineEvan Ross can't forget about Monster Blood-the evil green slime that never stops growing. It can turn ordinary pets into ferocious animals and twelve-year-old kids into freakish giants.But now there's a new kind of Monster Blood in town. It comes in a can just like the others. Only difference is this slime is blue instead of green. And instead of just growing, it's multiplying-into terrifying blue creatures with razor-sharp teeth...
Liferaft (Horizon #5)
by Aditi KhoranaAditi Khorana brings her mind-bending expertise to this gripping sci-fi series. Will the survivors make it home? And will they still be the same kids if they do?The spires.They've been looming in the distance the whole time, watching silently as the young survivors of the crash-landed Aero Horizon Flight 16 crossed a gauntlet of dangerous, unnatural landscapes.After weeks of terror and heartbreak, Molly and her friends have reached the eerie structure they spotted at the start of their journey, all in a desperate bid that it will provide answers to their ordeal... and perhaps a way home.Here, the survivors will finally learn the truth behind the rift. And here they'll encounter a monster far deadlier than anything they've faced yet.
Here Come the Girl Scouts!: The Amazing All-true Story of Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low and Her Great Adventure
by Shana CoreyThe amazing, all-true story of the first Girl Scouts and their visionary founder.Juliette Gordon Low--Daisy to her friends and family--was not like most girls of the Victorian era. Prim and proper? BOSH! Dainty and delicate? HOW BORING! She loved the outdoors, and she yearned for adventure! Born into a family of pathfinders and pioneers, she too wanted to make a difference in the world--and nothing would stop her. Combining her ancestors' passion for service with her own adventurous spirit and her belief that girls could do anything, she founded the Girl Scouts. One hundred years later, they continue to have adventures, do good deeds, and make a difference!