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If he had it his way, Jack would spend his days drawing aliens and epic space battles. But it seems Jack's daydreams of action and adventure will remain just that: daydreams. Until his 12th birthday, that is. That's when Thomas, the annoying kid from school, stumbles upon a weird machine that sends a beam of light into the sky. Suddenly, Jack's world is turned upside down when intergalactic beings appear on Earth and try to kill him. His only hope for survival is a ragtag team of alien bounty hunters: Boston Sark, Mazzy, Dunk, and Ilara. Through his new companions, Jack learns of the mysterious Gradius Clench, a precocious superspy and the universe's most wanted kid. And he looks just like Jack! Now, the race is on to find this elusive Gradius Clench - through fantastic landscapes, seedy pirate hideaways, and worlds Jack could only imagine - and maybe, just maybe, figure out how Jack fits into all of this.

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Humphrey is excited to get back to Room 26 and see all his old classmates. But on the first day of school, a bunch of strange kids arrive, and no matter how loudly he squeaks up, they don't realize they're in the wrong room! Once Humphrey gets over the shock of being with a whole new group of students, he gets busy learning all about them and their problems. There's Rolling-Rosie, who can pop wheelies with her wheelchair; Tall-Paul and Small-Paul, who don't like to hear about their height; Hurry-Up-Harry, who loses track of time; and more. He hasn't forgotten about his friends from last year, and of course they miss him a ton. But when they start talking about taking him from Mrs. Brisbane's room, Humphrey gets unsqueakably nervous. How could he say good-bye to Mrs. Brisbane and Og for good?

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A new picture book from the hilarious author of the bestselling Dear Dumb Diary series!When Donut the bear is told his story is over and he has to leave, he donut want to do it. After all, he hasn't had a chance to have any fun! Will Donut's sneaky schemes and elaborate disguises be enough to keep his story from ending?Donut's silly antics in this clever picture book from New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton are sure to delight kids who never want their favorite stories to reach The End.

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Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class. until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and she's the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met. Ashley says Claudia is a great artist, too, but thinks she's wasting her artistic talent with The Baby-sitters Club. When Claudia starts spending more time with Ashley and missing BSC meetings, it becomes clear that Claudia has to make a decision - one of them has to go!

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Here is a funny adventure tale about a young boy whose life is turned upside down when he discovers just how big a place the world can be. George is an ordinary little boy with chores and responsibilities. But one morning when he wakes up and finds he has shrunk to the size of a mouse, life is not so easy anymore. Readers will be amused by George as he discovers innovative ways to wash the dishes, care for his younger brother and pet cat, and take a bath. The clever text and bright illustrations are just as entertaining as the popular movie Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!

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In this funny picture book, bestselling illustrator Henry Cole shows kids different ways to be kind with his hysterical cartoon animal characters. Each page features a different way to be a good person, like using proper manners, telling someone they are special, or sharing a treat! The text is accompanied by two or three related vignettes of different animals giving examples of ways to be good. And in one illustration out of each set, one animal (like a cat peering into a fishbowl!) may not be doing the best job of being kind!The animal characters and simple text will help readers learn the importance of kindness in a fun way with lots of kid appeal. Our animal friends will show you Exactly how it is done Make sure to look closely Kindness can be very FUN!

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Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most. So why not turn to the teacher kids like the most, Ms. Frizzle! Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way.

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Hiding Phil, the hilarious story about three siblings and their mission to hide a beloved elephant named Phil, will have readers rolling on the floor with laughter!In this story, three siblings come upon an elephant named Phil and decide to bring him home. "Our parents will love Phil!" they cry out excitedly. Until it dawns on them: "Uh, oh." No they won't!So what do they do? Try to hide him, of course! They try to stuff him into their doghouse, but he's too big. They throw a sheet over him with a sign that reads, "Club House: Keep Out!" But their parents still inquire, "Um, is that an elephant?" Can the kids convince their parents to keep Phil, or will they have to bring him back where he belongs?Writer and illustrator Eric Barclay brings this story to life with eye-catching illustrations that will make you laugh out loud, and dialogue that is both poignant and clever. The love between these kids and Phil is palpable, and will leave the reader itching for more!

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In this fun celebration of uninhibited, and exploratory play, rhythmic, rhyming text gallops along with bright illustrations of kids being raucous as only kids know how to do.

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It can be hard to be different-whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez-an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome-reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind.

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When the World War II Blitz begins, two kids search desperately to be reunited with their families as Nazi bombs rain down on London.

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Harlem is home to all kinds of kids. Jin sees life passing her by from the window of her family's bodega. Alex wants to help the needy one shelter at a time, but she can't tell anyone who she really is. Elvin is living on Harlem's cold, lonely streets, surviving on his own after his grandfather was mysteriously attacked. When these three strangers join forces to find out what happened to Elvin's grandfather, their digging leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune, one that might save the neighborhood from development by an ambitious politician who wants to turn it into Harlem World, a ludicrous historic theme park. But if they don't find the paintings soon, nothing in their beloved neighborhood will ever be the same. In this remarkable tale of daring and danger, debut novelist Natasha Tarpley explores the way a community defines itself, the power of art to show truth, and what it really means to be home. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how they survived.

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Miza is an orphaned gorilla. This is her story. In a place called Congo, in the volcanic mountains of Vigunga National Park, a young female Mountain Gorilla named Miza ("Meeza") was orphaned when her parents were killed. Miza, who had no one to protect her or teach her how to live, was rescued by a young Silverback Mountain Gorilla named Kabirizi and his family of twenty-seven Mountain Gorillas. It's almost unheard of for a gorilla family to take in an orphan. Experts and the people who care deeply about these gorillas are thrilled and hopeful. Mountain Gorillas face an especially uncertain future. Not only are they an endangered species, but the delicate and harsh political situation in Congo has put them in grave danger. The amazing Congolese Mountain Rangers, for no pay, risk their lives every day to protect these majestic creatures, but it will take more than their protection to keep Miza, her family, and other Mountain Gorillas safe. Filled with lush photographs by award-winning photographer Peter Greste, Looking for Miza is a powerful call to action. The fate of Mountain Gorillas is in our hands. It's Miza's story and it's our story, too."Kids will feel the emotional impact." - Publishers Weekly Exclusive Bonus: Author Craig Hatkoff describes how they created the book cover.

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Kids will laugh-out-loud with this rhyming picture book featuring a bumbling sheep who thinks he's a karate master. Warning-hilarious barnyard animal asides in speech bubbles throughout!

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Each box contains laminated cards that target and teach must-know concepts including short vowels, long vowels, blends, digraphs, and more. The front of each card introduces the skill focus while the back challenges kids to read a just-right decodable story. Includes five copies of each card to facilitate group learning and a complete teaching guide. Includes: 125 Cards (5 copies of 25 different cards, each card measures 9" x 7") 48-page teaching guide Storage box

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Illustrated with photographs from the Dust Bowl era. This true story took place at the emergency farm-labor camp immortalized in Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. This book describes the plight of the migrant workers who traveled from the Dust Bowl to California during the Depression and were forced to live in a federal labor camp. Ostracized as "dumb Okies," the children of Dust Bowl migrant laborers went without school, until Superintendent Leo Hart and 50 Okie kids built their own school in a nearby field.

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What a mess! The kids in Ms. Frizzle's class have been studying animals' homes. There's a beehive, a wasp's nest, an ant farm, even a beaver lodge, right in the classroom. It's a relief when the Friz announces, "Today we start something new." They are going to study earth science. For homework, the kids are supposed to bring in rocks. But when they show up with everything from concrete to muddy Styrofoam, Ms. Frizzle decides it's time for a field trip. All aboard the Magic School Bus! The class digs through the earth's crust, then travels straight to the center of the earth and out the other side - through the mouth of a volcano! Rock collecting has never been quite like this!

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What could be more monstrous than giant vegetable monsters?!In this fourth book, Alexander is still on the look-out for monsters. Now he thinks they're at school. The lunch menu is NOT normal - instead of good-for-you meals, there's ice cream and pie every day. His whole class is crying. And his friend Rip goes missing. Alexander must battle giant meat-eating vegetables before the whole town becomes veggie dinner!Filled with humor, suspense, and zany black-and-white illustrations, this book will keep kids turning the pages!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!

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Children sometimes feel the task of learning to read is overwhelming, but the winning combination of rhyme and illustrations here provide a perfect way to present the subject in a comical, engaging, and nonjudgmental way. The contrast of enormous dinosaurs in kid-sized bedrooms (with human parents) adds irresistible humor as families explore the do's and don'ts of reading. Both practical and engaging, this book shows dinosaurs getting into all sorts of reading-related trouble! But of course, in the end, the dinosaurs learn how to carefully handle their books, read out loud, and read a lot!

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Andy Shane would be just fine, if it weren't for his bossy classmate and nemesis, Dolores Starbuckle! In these chapter books "Jacobson's kids act just like the real thing."-Booklist

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When Mason and Mia were babies, they pooped a lot―always in their diapers. Now that they're big kids, it's time to use the potty. But what is the potty for?

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This book contains 22 true-or-false questions about stormy weather and natural disasters and a full-color photograph on every page. Kids will first read the question and then turn the page to see the answer. Every answer also includes a bonus fact. Series Information Let's face it, kids love to ask and answer questions, which is why each title in the Scholastic True or False series is packed full of fun science questions about the topic at hand. Kids will read the question on the right-hand page and then flip it over to find out the answer. It's the truth: Scholastic True or False series is a hit!

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Goat thinks he's pretty great-in fact, his name stands for the Greatest Of All Time!But his farmyard friends want to be G. O. A. T. s, too. They all debate what makes a perfect G. O. A. T.-being a Good Or Awesome Tap-Dancer? Or a Gorgeous Octopus Arm Twister? Is there only one G. O. A. T. or can they ALL be the greatest? This playful and laugh-out-loud picture book treats kids to hilarious acronyms and fun wordplay, making it the perfect read-aloud story. G. O. A. T. is the first book in a brand-new picture book series by award-winning Australian authors Kate and Jol Temple! Illustrator Rebel Challenger's vibrant art is sure to be an instant kid-favorite. Fans of Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn will love meeting these hilarious new animal friends!

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Kids today are notorious for putting things off; it's easy for homework and chores to take a backseat to playing video games, hanging out with friends, watching television, or surfing online. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach kids how to get motivated, stay motivated, and get things done. Kids learn 12 reasons why people procrastinate and 12 Procrastination Busters that can help; 20 ways to kiss procrastination good-bye; tips for avoiding setbacks like the dreaded Domino Effect; and Mighty Motivators and Fun Rewards to keep them on track. See You Later, Procrastinator! gives kids lots of ways to kick the procrastination habit and feel more in charge of their lives.

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Twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid who loves Sam Spade detective books and radio crime dramas. When an FBI agent shows up at Pete's doorstep accusing his father of being a communist, Pete finds himself caught in a real-life mystery. Could there really be commies in Pete's family?At the same time, Pete's class turns against him, thanks to similar rumors spread by his teacher. Even Kat, Pete's best friend, feels the pressure to ditch him. As Pete follows the quickly accumulating clues, he begins to wonder if the truth could put his family's livelihood, and even their freedom, at risk forever.

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The horrible Herdmans from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever are modern-day outlaws and the most famous kids at Woodrow Wilson School. Their wild behavior and outrageous lies always lead to disaster, but somehow all of them continually escape blame. Are they really horrible, or could there be some good in them? Find out the real truth about this crazy clan."The many readers who have laughed out loud at Robinson's uproarious 1972 novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will enthusiastically welcome the return of the six cigar-smoking Herdman kids." - Publishers Weekly"[T]his book is certain to be a hit with fans old and new." - School Library Journal

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History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how they survived.

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Full of fun dinosaur facts, this production will make dino-fans of kids and grown-ups alike. Paperback Formats Available for Schools Only.

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Two curious kids conduct experiments and build a prism in order to figure out how rainbows form. Includes fun, easy activity instructions.

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Gabby Woods is looking forward to another summer vacation at her family's lake house, even though she would rather bury herself in a mystery novel than make new friends. But soon Gabby meets Paige, a snarky kid from Chicago, and they get caught up in a local mystery: the sudden disappearance of a glamorous couple and the extravagant lake house they left behind. To gather clues about the missing couple, Paige coaxes Gabby into trespassing. Though Gabby knows it's wrong, each sneaky visit to the abandoned lake house uncovers new mysteries. With suspicions mounting about foul play, Gabby must decide what she's willing to risk to uncover the truth, or if solving this mystery - and keeping her friendship with Paige - are more trouble than they're worth.

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Some kids have dogs and some kids have cats, but Buzz has a pet fly! In this first book of the hilarious series, Buzz enters his winged buddy in the Amazing Pet Competition. The judges scoff until they see all the extraordinary tricks the little fly can do. Series Information: Eye-popping illustrations bring incredible (and slightly gross) humor to this imaginative series about a boy and his beloved pet fly. Buzz and Fly Guy have the perfect friendship: They're loyal, curious, and adventurous. Fly Guy can even say Buzz's name! Whether it's a football game, a school lunch, or a road trip, there's no stopping this duo. And isn't that what friendship's all about? With simple text and entertaining stories, these readers keep kids coming back for more.

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Kids will sniff out the hilarious, cheesy fun in these action-packed early chapter books "written by" best-selling mouse author and adventurer Geronimo Stilton.

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In this Girls Who Code picture book, Pearl"s smarts are taken for a spin at an amusement park. Vivid artwork and giggle-worthy humor introduces kids to the fun of coding.

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In the pages of this book, you'll find 36 amazing projects that your kids will love making. Who needs a plain old fashioned craft project when you can create a narwal, panda, poop emoji, skull, cactus, or cake? Find a plethora of squee-gee worthy crafts to make, including:∗Instructions for making your own squishies: the hottest trend for kids under 12 ∗The latest breaking trends for slime making and playing with it in cool ways ∗Next-level slime recipes and putty recipes, including a slime unicorn frappe, slime eggs on toast, fidget spinner putty, and farting putty (a kid crowd-pleaser) ∗Popular projects kids love, including fluffy slime, clear slime, magnetic slime, spider web slime, and glow in the dark slime ∗Carefully designed projects are safe for children to make with adult supervision Ingredients that are all easy to find, and more This is the perfect craft book for big kids who love getting their hands dirty-in a good way! It's guaranteed fun for kids and parents.

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It's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy!August is for Acrobat. In the eigth book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives - something special is coming to Green Lawn - a traveling circus! But when the performers arrive, they need help. Their show is a mess, and Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are happy to chip in. They fix up the equipment and find dazzling new acts, but what the show needs most is an acrobat. No one in town is brave enough to go up on the high trapeze, except for one mysterious masked person. If the kids could find out who it is, this might be the best circus ever - but it seems as if this acrobat doesn't want to be found!Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries!

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When Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, he jumps right on board. Buried treasure, sea chanteys, pirate talk; who wouldn't go along?Soon Jeremy Jacob knows all about being a pirate. He throws his food across the table and his manners to the wind. He hollers like thunder and laughs off bedtime. It's the heave-ho, blow-the-man-down, very best time of his life. Until he finds out what pirates don't do: No reading bedtime stories, no tucking kids in. Maybe being a pirate isn't so great after all. Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon teams up with witty storyteller Melinda Long for a hilarious look at the finer points of pirate life.

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From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right-even in the face of great opposition. Zoe Washington isn"t sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she"s never met, hadn"t heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who"s been in prison for a terrible crime?A crime he says he never committed. Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe"s worrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and proving to her parents that she"s worthy of auditioning for Food Network"s Kids Bake Challenge. But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcus"s conviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipe Zoe doesn"t know how to balance. The only thing she knows to be true: Everyone lies.

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From oxygen to hydrogen, carbon to plutonium, Animated Science: Periodic Table makes chemistry come alive! In this book you'll meet the building blocks of you, the world, and the universe and see how they come together to make everything you see, do, and use every day. With a narrative nonfiction text, kid-friendly information, and Shiho Pate's engaging illustrations, Animated Science: Periodic Table is a perfect introduction and ready reference, appealing and laugh-out-loud funny. Easily accessible for readers just learning the elements, with more interesting facts and details for older kids honing their knowledge. Great for all ages!

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Whether you"re a kid who wants to learn more about food or simply someone who wants to know the average cost of lunch in 1915, this is the book for you!

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Goat thinks he's pretty great-in fact, his name stands for the Greatest Of All Time!But his farmyard friends want to be G. O. A. T. s, too. They all debate what makes a perfect G. O. A. T.-being a Good Or Awesome Tap-Dancer? Or a Gorgeous Octopus Arm Twister? Is there only one G. O. A. T. or can they ALL be the greatest? This playful and laugh-out-loud picture book treats kids to hilarious acronyms and fun wordplay, making it the perfect read-aloud story. G. O. A. T. is the first book in a brand-new picture book series by award-winning Australian authors Kate and Jol Temple! Illustrator Rebel Challenger's vibrant art is sure to be an instant kid-favorite. Fans of Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn will love meeting these hilarious new animal friends!

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Rachel is still reeling from the news that Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens, the Yeerks. Now she and her friends are the planet's only defense - five kids who, purely by chance, stumbled onto a downed spacecraft and were given the power to morph into any animals they touch. The team's best lead is their assistant principal, Mr. Chapman, who is the human host to a high-ranking Yeerk official. It's not much, but Rachel's always been a daredevil, and she volunteers to infiltrate Chapman's home. Rachel is tough. She's fearless. But what she finds inside may be more than even she can handle.

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It's Christmas, and that means Santa Claus is coming to town! Or at least to the local mall. But what happens when kid rapper Cray-Z gives a Christmas concert at the same mall and all his fans go bananas? One thing's for sure: A. J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School will need a Christmas miracle if they're going to save the day!

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Reina Ramos is the creation of Emma Otheguy, a children"s author who writes about Latin identity. The Reina I Can Read stories have engaging illustrations from Andrés Landazabal. Reina can"t wait for her cousin"s visit. At first, it"s not as much fun as she"d imagined. Andrés is always talking to Abuela about people and places Reina doesn't know. But their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andrés. Reina Ramos: Tour Guide is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. The story contains several Spanish words.

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It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to the zoo to learn all about snakes. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about these slithery creatures. And this book has eye-catching holographic foil on the front cover!

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Piggy has returned, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. WHAT other new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies?With themes of friendship and doing good, Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea is packed with action and hilarity. Featuring "Chomp-O-Rama," a brand-new song, a monstrous Mighty Mite - and so much more than ever before! IT'S HEROIC, IT'S EPIC!For more creative, heartfelt 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! A new edition of The Adventures of Captain Underpants includes a brand new 32-page Dog Man comic! Look for the official Dog Man Coloring Book coming soon, too!

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In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs perceptive kid readers in the fine art of explaining coding to a grown-up.

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What is the right pet for Fly Guy? In the first zany, hilarious Fly Guy picture book, Buzz tries to help Fly Guy find the right pet. It seems that everyone else at the park has a pet, so Fly Guy wants one, too. A dog licked Fly Guy. A frog chased Fly Guy. A cricket was too jumpy. Who will be the best pet for Fly Guy? Kids will love Fly Guy and Buzz's wacky search for the right pet. Tedd Arnold's signature illustration style and fun story will appeal to fans of the New York Times bestselling Fly Guy reader series as well as young readers discovering Fly Guy for the first time.

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