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See the picture? Now read the clue. Then start looking for everything! A is for apple and airplane and ant. But where are they? Are those balloons on the letter B? See the snow-white ice on the cold letter C? Alright, the D is dotty, the E is a soft pink eraser, the F is on fire, and the G is glittery. But where are these other objects that begin with those letters? Come along for a jolly trip through the alphabet and find a jeweled J, a lacy L, a rough and rocky R, and total pleasure on every page, all the way to the zebra-striped Z. Toddlers and preschoolers can search photos from the original I SPY series for letters to help them learn the alphabet. Simple picture clues and rhyming riddles guide the youngest readers through 14 interactive, fun-filled spreads. First time for this series to be in a kid-friendly, 8x8 paperback format. Learning the ABCs is a matter of searching and identifying in this terrifically entertaining game of I SPY.

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When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to the Cretaceous period. But things didn't work out quite as they had hoped. They've entered an absurd alternate reality where teachers are nice, kids areallowed to read banned books, and the cafeteria food doesn't smell like dirty diapers. Even worse, they've discovered alternateversions of themselves-Evil George and Evil Harold-who plan to unleash some preposterous plans on Piqua, Ohio. Now it's up to George and Harold to defeat the evil twins and THEIR superhero, Captain Blunderpants!

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The Science of Reading research proves that systematic phonics instruction is the most effective way to teach kids to read. Now caregivers can support these essential phonics skills with simple, engaging stories featuring Scholastic's beloved Old Lady character in just five minutes a day! This collection of simple stories makes it fun and easy to reinforce must-know phonics skills. Read each story together, sound out the highlighted words, then complete the simple activity included with each story.

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Let's Find Out: My Rebus Reader Box 2 - Single Copy Set Boost early reading confidence with fun nonfiction books written just for pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade. Let's Find Out: My Rebus Reader Box 2 includes:24 full-color, 8-page books to build your classroom library Simple nonfiction texts that raise the confidence of your early readers with rebus picture support, patterned text structures, repeated high-frequency words, and consistent print placement. High-interest, real-world topics and eye-popping photos that get students excited to learn Important vocabulary words students might not encounter elsewhere, such as "nocturnal," "pilots," and "gusty"Science and social studies topics to increase content-area knowledge and support the subjects you're teaching. A perfect introduction to nonfiction that gets students ready for the type of reading they'll be doing in grade school and beyond Colorful, durable box that makes a perfect storage solution for your new readers. Texts are leveled according to Guided Reading Levels B, C, D, E, and F. Let's Find Out: My Rebus Reader Box 2 features these 24 titles: Hello, Baby Caterpillar!How Do Animals Beat the Heat?How Do Animals Say I Love You?I See a Frog I See Seeds!Kids Are the Same and Different!Polar Animals Stick Together Pop the Bubbles Spring Is Just Bee-ginning!Whose Habitat Is That?Crunch, Crunch, Apples For Lunch Evergreen Leaves are Always Green Feelings at School Fire Safety Pups!Get Ready for Winter, Chipmunk!I Put on My Shoes I See Numbers Let's Go to the Grocery Store Mailing a Holiday Card My Autumn Nature Walk On My Way to School Penguins Can't Fly!Pumpkin Parts!Where Can You Find Friends?

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Facing the juvenile detention system, foster kid Sara Martinez gets a second chance when British spies need her impressive knowledge of computers to stop a villain who is planning an attack.

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Readers who have graduated from THE GRAPES OF MATH will find new, more advanced math challenges. Greg Tang is back with his bestselling approach to addition and subtraction: problem solving. By solving challenges that encourage kids to "group" numbers rather than memorize formulas, even the most reluctant math learners are inspired to see math in a whole new way! Math Potatoes is full of Tang and Briggs' trademark humor, wit, and extraordinary creativity. Tang has proven over and over that math can be fun, and this new addition to his acclaimed series of mind-stretching math riddles is sure to be another hit.

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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!A creepy goblin is scaring people all over town! Bogey Bill - whose favorite holiday is Halloween - likes to magically change normal things into spooky things. Violet, Leon, and their fairy friend Sprite need to send Bogey Bill back to the Otherworld. But their task gets harder when a pixie named Buttercup casts an annoying hiccup spell on the whole school! Can Violet, Leon, and Sprite trick TWO pixies at once? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed book!This is an exciting refresh of the popular Pixie Tricks series, with updated text and brand-new art on every page - perfect for fans of Tracey West's Dragon Masters series.

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We've all heard unexplained tales of the Yeti, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and more. do YOU have what it takes to catch one? Find out in this action-packed story for children, the perfect read aloud all winter, as a Christmas gift for kids, for classroom activities, and beyond!

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Every gorgeously illustrated Science Comics graphic novel offers a complete introduction to a particular topic. "Perfect for kids hungry for science." -Booklist

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In the city where Leon lives, superheroes - and supervillains - are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day. Equal parts New Kid and The Incredibles, the first graphic novel in this action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series by Jamar Nicholas reminds readers that when it comes to being a hero, you just need to believe in yourself.

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From The New York Times bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins comes the hilarious and heartfelt story of a group of magical misfits. Nory Horace is nine years old. She's resourceful, she's brave, she likes peanut butter cookies. Also, she's able to transform into many different animals. Unfortunately, Nory's shape-shifting talent is a bit wonky. And when she flunks out of her own father's magic academy, Nory's forced to enter public school, where she meets a group of kids whose magic is, well, different. This new, offbeat series from hit authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins chronicles the misadventures of Nory and her oddball friends, who prove that upside-down magic definitely beats right side up.

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Drip. Sip. Pour me a cup. Water is water unless. it heats up. Whirl. Swirl. Watch it curl by. Steam is steam unless. it cools high. This spare, poetic picture book follows a group of kids as they move through all the different phases of the water cycle. From rain to fog to snow to mist, talented author Miranda Paul and the always remarkable Jason Chin (Redwoods, Coral Reefs, Island, Gravity) combine to create a beautiful and informative journey in this innovative nonfiction picture book that will leave you thirsty for more.

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D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history. No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis powers. And so people - and kids - across the globe lenttheir part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together. Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee, explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantlingtyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time for the 75th anniversary of the operation.

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Sadie Wen is perfect on paper: school captain, valedictorian, and a "pleasure to have in class." It's not easy, but she has a trick to keep her model-student smile plastered on her face at all times: she channels all her frustrations into her email drafts. She'd never send them of course-she'd rather die than hurt anyone's feelings-but it's a relief to let loose on her power-hungry English teacher or a freeloading classmate taking credit for Sadie's work. All her most vehemently worded emails are directed at her infuriating cocaptain, Julius Gong, whose arrogance and competitive streak have irked Sadie since they were kids. "You're attention starved and self-obsessed and unbearably vain. I really hope your comb breaks and you run out of whatever expensive hair products you've been using to make your hair appear deceptively soft."Sadie doesn't have to hold back in her emails, because nobody will ever read them. that is, until they're accidentally sent out. Overnight, Sadie's carefully crafted, conflict-free life is turned upside down. It's her worst nightmare-now everyone at school knows what she really thinks of them, and they're not afraid to tell her what they really think of her either. But amidst the chaos, there's one person growing to appreciate the "real" Sadie-Julius, the only boy she's sworn to hate. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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"They say I'm wired bad, or wired sad, but there's no doubt about it - I'm wired."Joey Pigza's got heart, he's got a mom who loves him, and he's got "dud meds," which are what he calls the Ritalin pills that are supposed to even out his wild mood swings. Sometimes Joey makes bad choices. He learns the hard way that he shouldn't stick his finger in the pencil sharpener, or swallow his house key, or run with scissors. Joey ends up bouncing around a lot - and eventually he bounces himself all the way downtown, into the district special-ed program, which could be the end of the line. As Joey knows, if he keeps making bad choices, he could just fall between the cracks for good. But he is determined not to let that happen. In this antic yet poignant new novel, Jack Gantos has perfect pitch in capturing the humor, the off-the-wall intensity, and the serious challenges that life presents to a kid dealing with hyperactivity and related disorders.

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Award-winning author Barbara Kerley has written a charming, heartwarming book about parent and child togetherness worldwide. You and Me Together is ideal for reading aloud with children to explain and reinforce the bond between moms, dads, and kids everywhere. The pages are illustrated with gorgeous imagery from National Geographic's stunning archive, capturing the universal bond between children and parents across the cultures of our diverse world. The text takes a themed look at cultures around the world. A map shows the location of each photograph and helps the reader connect to each place. Everywhere these wonderful images take us, children and parents are seen sharing the simple activities and joys that add together to forge the universal family of mankind.

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One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!" And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!In this funny book that's perfect for reading aloud, Shannon applies his wonderful offbeat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike and loves it! Soon all the animals on the farm are riding bikes, too."The double-page spread of the cow, pig, horse, et. al. pedaling away (some looking particularly fetching in helmets) is worth the price of the book. In fact, this whole bright book is tons of fun. The oversize format nicely accommodates Shannon's sly art, which fills up the pages. Each animal has a distinctive expression that can be easily seen by kids in the back row at story hour-the perfect place to share this exuberant piece."-Booklist, starred review

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In this warmly funny beginning chapter book series, join Henry, a child on the autism spectrum, as he navigates everything from too-loud days to too-orange days. A reassuring read for all school-bound kids.

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Ready-to-take practice tests, just for third graders, to give kids the practice and confidence they need to succeed on standardized reading tests. Each test reviews the following skills: finding the main idea reading for detail understanding vocabulary making inferences sequencing understanding cause and effect understanding author's purpose understanding fact and opinion

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The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea. say something! If you see an injustice. say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are. what you are thinking. and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!

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Kids will learn the different combinations that add up to ten and how to count by tens as they explore the ocean and its dazzling array of sea creatures. Forty jellyfish, fifty reef fish, sixty corals, seventy manta rays help illustrate groups of 10 to aid kids in counting, building up to 100. Kids can count, then watch the playful dolphins surf the waves!ABOUT THE SERIES: In Nature Numbers, math is beautiful, recognizable, and all around us! Highly engaging pictures of animals and nature scenes, along with cool chalk illustrations, are used to introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them.

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All summer Oliver and his dad played together, laughed together, sang together, and read together. Now it's time for Oliver to start school! On the first day, Oliver's dad isn't quite ready. Suddenly he feels nervous. His tummy hurts, and he would rather stay home. But Oliver isn't convinced. What if the first day is really fun? What if it's the start of an exciting year?In this charming story of first-day jitters, the author perfectly captures the mixed emotions felt by kids and their parents when big changes are about to take place.

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Do you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Introducing the first book in an unofficial Roblox graphic novel, Academy for Roblox Pros!Mitch and his friends thought that they were having an average day at school. Their principal, Principal Borelox, was being awful as usual, and Roger and his cronies were getting on their nerves. But when Mitch accidentally spills his drink on his computer in the tech lab, something miraculous happens. A door appears out of nowhere with the symbol of their favorite video game, Roblox. Well, Mitch and his buddies just have to check it out!Stepping through the door, the kids are immediately transported into Roblox Academy, a blocky world where they are all avatars of themselves. Can the kids get to the bottom of this digital world. or will the mysterious villain, Mr. Warlock, turn them all into zombies!? Read and find out in this illustrated unofficial Roblox graphic novel series!

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Mia Tang is at the top of her game!She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story - one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco.1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion?2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend?3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless. and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason - gulp - that she has a crush on him?Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell a top story, it's Mia Tang!

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Focusing on familiar seasonal themes, such as apple picking, sledding, planing a garden, and more, these short books helps kids learn simple one- to three-letter words by sight.

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Mo is the youngest, littlest kid on the Robins, his football team. His classmates don't mind, but the kids on their rival team tease him for being a "butterfingers" who's too tiny to catch the ball. Fortunately, Mo's coach has a plan to turn his small size into a big win for the Robins!

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Urchin Beach isn't the sort of place where bad things happen. The little seaside town is too lucky for that. But then one day, a thief steals something precious-the town's dragonfly staff, which is the source of all its good fortune and the most important part of the upcoming Dragonfly Day Festival. Amelia Mac Guffin is no detective. She's eleven, quiet, and unlike her four younger siblings, she has no special talents. But Amelia loves her town. Her family has lived there forever. Her parents run the Pacific General Store, and she and her best friends, Birdie and Delphine, are about to start middle school. If Amelia doesn't find the staff, the Dragonfly Day Festival will be canceled. The town needs that tourist money to survive. Unless she cracks the case, Amelia's family will lose everything-including the adorable stray dog they've fallen in love with. She only has seven days to solve Urchin Beach's crime of the century. It's not a lot of time, but Amelia has her list of suspects. It might be the new kids next door. Or the grumpy mystery writer who lives in the town's creepiest mansion. Or perhaps even someone closer to home. Amelia wants to save the town. She wants to save the dog. She wants both, so much. But first, she has to catch a thief.

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Robby and his sister Karla beg their parents to take them to a big carnival that has opened on the other side of town. When they arrive, the two kids are delighted by the rides, the sideshow, the interesting displays, and the great food booths. They wander away from their parents and find themselves at a less-trafficked area at the back of the carnival. Inside a large penned-in area, they see a dejected-looking boy about their age sitting on the grass. A sign on the tall metal fence reads: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WEIRDO. The kids are reluctant to disobey the sign, but the boy seems really nice. Karla hands him her cone through the fence. He thanks her very politely. He eats the ice cream, delicately at first, then ravenously, noisily - and as Robby and Karla stare in horror, he transforms into a raging, hairy beast.

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Through the quirky, humorous, and irreverent approach of this book, kids will enjoy learning about the life of this incredible pollinator. With the same engaging approach to nonfiction from the series You Wouldn't Want to Be/You Wouldn't Want to Live Without, each book in this new series features an animal species picked either for its ubiquitous nature or for its level of endangerment. The books describe key aspects of the life cycle of each animal, such as diet, reproduction, and habitat. Illustrated with original art that will feature anthropomorphized animals to add character and expression, this series will provide really engaging content to young readers!

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. A funny, realistic, and reassuring look at a child's struggle to give up (however temporarily) "my stuff." Little Critter is a good older brother. He shares everything with his kid sister. Well, almost everything. He shares his puppets and his toy tiger with her. No problem. But he certainly won't share his medicine. He lets her use his blanket and his crayons and his shampoo. But he won't let her near his toothbrush. Why not? He always lets her watch TV -except when his favorite show is on. She's also welcome to sit in his bean-bag chair and taste his ice cream. Overall, she's a pretty lucky girl as far as sharing - and big brothers - go. The question is, will she give him a lick of her lollipop? Laugh along with this delightful tale of two siblings and their give-and-take.

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For a curious warthog like Boris, adventure is always just around the corner!Boris loves pets! And he already has lots of them. All he's missing is his favorite animal, a Komodo dragon, the biggest lizard in the world! When Boris brags to the kids in his class that he's getting one, everyone wants to see it. Boris needs to come up with a plan. fast. Luckily, he's got his friends by his side and a lizard up his sleeve!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches. Aimed at 5-to-7-year-olds, this line of books is for children who are just starting to read independently. 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!

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In the spirit of Tony Abbott's UNDERWORLD books, comes the new kid on the block-Barkari Katari Johnson!Shy fourth-grader Bakari Katari Johnson is having a bad day. He's always coming up against Tariq Thomas, the most popular kid in their class, and today is no different. On top of that, Bakari has found a strange ring that appears to have magical powers-and the people from the ring's fantastical other world want it back! Can Bakari and his best friend Wardell stave off the intruders' attempts, keep the ring safe, and stand up to Tariq and his pal Keisha, all before the school bell rings? Media celebrity and Essence Magazine entertainment producer, Patrik Henry Bass delivers adventure, fun, fantasy and friendship in this illustrated action-packed adventure starring an African American boy hero and his classmates.

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Cat got your tongue? Penny for your thoughts? Come again? Every day, idioms bring color to our speech. Since they don't really mean what they say, idioms can stump even the native English-speaker. Marvin Terban makes understanding idioms "as easy as pie" with the revised Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. Explanations for, and origins of, more than 700 everyday American idioms, complete with kid-friendly sample sentences. The entries are amusing as well as educational. A substantive index makes finding idioms easy. Alphabetical listing and cross-referencing index makes finding idioms a "piece of cake."

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From writer Stacy Mc Anulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Moon! Earth's Best Friend is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon ― told from the perspective of the moon itself. Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock ― she's Earth's rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy Mc Anulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

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P. U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A. I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

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When Mrs. Jewls instructs the students in her arithmetic class to take out their spelling books, the only person in the room who seems to be confused is Sue. But then Sue is new at Wayside School. She actually read about Mrs. Jewls and the kids in her class in Sideways Stories from Wayside School. Sue liked the book so much, that after reading it, she asked to be transferred to Wayside School! So now here she is, using a spelling book in math class. But Mrs. Jewls is an excellent teacher, and in a few short lessons, Sue comes to understand why "elf + elf = fool" and "ewe + dell = woods." Confused? Don't worry. With Mrs. Jewls' helpful explanations, you too will get the hang of it. Sue does. She learns in time not only to add single words together, but even whole paragraphs! But then Mrs. Jewls gives the class plenty of work to do. There are over 50 brainteasers in the book, and each one of them is just a little bit more challenging - and funny - than the last. With this, his second Wayside School book, Louis Sachar comes up with math puzzles so mind-boggling that students and teachers both will be tempted to flip to the back of the book to look up the answers. But they shouldn't give in too easily, or they'll miss all the fun. Because these problems truly are fun and readers do not have to be math-lovers to enjoy and learn from every one of them.

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When the kids in Room 207 find out that their teacher, Miss Nelson, will be away for a few days, they prepare to act up - despite the likely appearance of Miss Viola Swamp, the meanest substitute in the whole world.

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"Scholastic True or False" is a science series aimed at second and third graders in a fun question-and-answer format. This one deals with reptiles. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph of reptiles on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact related to the question.

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These Daring Women Refused to Stay Put! This collection of fun-to-read biographies introduces kids to extraordinary and inspiring female adventurers who made history! Color illustrations and historical photos Newspaper articles, quotes, and fun facts arranged in appealing scrapbook style. Starting with a fearless female Viking explorer, this volume celebrates 12 women heroes who refused to accept any limits, from well-known adventurers like pilot Amelia Earhart and intrepid reporter Nellie Bly to lesser-known women like balloonist Sophie Blanchard and dog sled racer Susan Butcher. Readers will love discovering the exploits of mountain climbers, race car drivers, astronauts, skiers, and other adventurers, and these amazing women are sure to inspire kids to express their own spirit of independence!

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"One day the world is a peaceful, lovely landscape painting. The next day - BLAM! - Pablo bursts through the canvas, paintbrush in hand, ready to paint something fresh and new."Pablo Picasso may have been one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, but that doesn't mean he painted what people wanted him to paint! In fact, some people hated his paintings, and called them "ugly!" and "terrible!" - something many kids can relate to. But Picasso didn't listen to all those people, and kept on working the way he wanted to work, until he created something so new, so different. that people didn't know what to say!For every young artist who's drawn something other kids think is "ugly," this story of rebellion and creativity is sure to inspire.

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Bored and dissatisfied with his life, a triangle visits a local shapeshifter to add another angle to his shape. Poof! He becomes a quadrilateral. But then he gets greedy and keeps adding angles until he's completely transformed. Kids will enjoy this boldly colorful introduction to shapes and basic math concepts. Now available in Scholastic Bookshelf editions, the Brainy Day Books have been developed by nationally acclaimed math educator and best-selling author Marilyn Burns. Using entertaining fictional stories, these books dispel the myth that math is dry, inaccessible, and unimaginative. At the end of each book, there's a special section that further outlines math concepts and provides questions to further engage children.

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Jay Gardner is a mischievous kid who can't stay out of trouble. Unfortunately, Jay gets in so much trouble, his family is forced to move. But there's something odd about Jay's new town. Why does everyone have lawn gnomes in front of their homes? And why is everyone afraid to go outside at night?

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This kid-friendly book offers a first thoughtful glimpse into the world of birds: from eggs to nests, from song to flight. In this delightful book, teacher and birder Cathryn Sill explains to children what birds are, what they do, and how they live. Accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill.

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A powerful ring. A dangerous web. When Maria inherits a strange, spider-shaped ring from her grandmother, she doesn't realize she's also inheriting a strange power: the power to control spiders and have them do whatever she wants. This is a pretty cool thing when it comes to fetching objects from another room, or if Maria wants to use the spiders to get back at some mean kids in her class. But the power comes with a price. Maria has attracted the attention of the Black Widow, who is trying to collect all the spider magic for herself. The Black Widow is not going to let anything stand in her way, especially not Maria. The story of the ring is being woven like a web, and Maria is going to have to do everything she can to not get trapped within it.

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In this book from the author of such imaginative thrillers as The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray and Poison, anything is possible, especially in the island city of Orokos. Rail and Moa are thieves in a city of chaos. For as long as anyone can remember, Orokos has been lashed by probability storms - violent tempests that change whatever they touch. When a probability storm hits, streets are rearranged, children are turned to glass, rivers break from their banks, and life suddenly becomes death. Nothing is stable - and everyone is vulnerable. But for ghetto kids, Rail and Moa, it is more than just the storms that control their fate. they may just have the chance to change their lives.

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Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common―clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano in the whole solar system. He's, well, marvelous. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy Mc Anulty channels the voice of Mars in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible picture book.

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Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love!Fresh off their latest fight, the kids discover that their school fundraiser is going to be an Otherworld tournament! All three of them are ecstatic, but they're too stubborn to form a team while tensions are still running high. They'll have to set all of that aside, though, when Kat, Tai, and Alex are magically zapped into Otherworld. With zombies to outrun and defenses to build, can the trio get it together long enough to get themselves out or will it be game over for good?

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Grab an eye patch and a parrot for a rollicking good read-aloud! This picture book pairs pirates and underwear in an uproarious adventure that will have kids yo-ho-hoing until the crew completes its zany treasure hunt!

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