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Did you know that Lego makes more than 1,700 different bricks? Or that Silly Putty was the first toy to go to the Moon? Those are just some of the fascinating tidbits kids will discover in 10 Fascinating Facts About Toys.

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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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This autumn-themed book takes the traditional rhyme to new heights of silliness. It all starts when the old lady, known to many laughing children from her previous books, swallows some leaves. Then one thing leads to another, and she gulps down a shirt, a pumpkin, a pole, some pants, and some hay. Put together, what could all these items make? Kids will be calling out with excitement, guessing what's coming next! With rollicking, rhyming text and comic illustrations, this funny fall story has tremendous appeal.

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Halloween with the Herdmans is always a disaster. Every year, these six kids wreak havoc on the whole town, stealing candy, spray-painting other kids, and taking anything that's not nailed down. Now the mayor has had it, and he's decided to cancel Halloween altogether! That means no candy for anyone! Find out how the Herdmans manage to turn this disaster into the best Halloween ever!

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The weirdness never stops! The new vice principal of Ella Mentry School has some crazy ideas on how to teach kids. A. J. and the gang have to stand on their heads while they do math! They have to take a spelling test underwater! Everybody has to do yoga! Could it possibly get any weirder?

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September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive - and escape?September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz - and put herself and her family in mortal danger?Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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Marvel fan-favorite Groot stars in this original storybook that explores what it means to be part of a family. With a kid-friendly art style and simple, preschool text, Groot learns the true meaning of acceptance!Groot's family - fellow Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket, Star-Lord, Gamora, Mantis, and Drax - are silly, strange, sensitive, and sometimes a little spooky. They don't look anything like him, but they have been by his side for as long as he can remember. In this sweet storybook designed for young readers, Groot comes to realize that family doesn't necessarily mean the people who look the most like you. it's the people who show up, no matter what.

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As the newest member of the BSC, Dawn is eager to prove herself. So when a big job comes along, she jumps at the chance to show everyone what she's made of. The Barretts are even more challenging than Dawn expected. The house is a mess, Mrs. Barrett is unreliable, and the kids are out of control. Dawn knows she's a great baby-sitter, but this is impossible! She only knows one thing for sure-a member of the BSC never gives up!

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Busy machines for busy kids!"Diggers are good at dig, dig, digging, scooping up the earth and lifting and tipping. They make huge holes with their dig, dig, digging. They can work all day."Trucks and tractors, fire engines and helicopters - they all like to work hard. But after a long, happy day of beep-beeping and vroom-vrooming, even the busiest engines need to rest. This bright, bouncy, noise-filled book brings together all the vehicles that children adore.

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Brooklyn girl Kaylani Mc Kinnon feels like a fish out of water. She's spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha's Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history. Plus a few kids her age who seem friendly. Until the shocking death of a popular teenage boy rocks the community to its core. Was it a drowning? A shark attack? Or the unthinkable-murder?Kaylani is determined to solve the mystery. But her investigation leads her to uncover shocking secrets that could change her own life as she knows it. if she survives. New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with this heart-pounding mystery packed with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the end.

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More than just a traditional read-aloud, Cozy Corner™ interactive storytime engages and empowers the whole child!This Cozy Corner™ Individual Theme includes:-A Robust Program Guide-Storytime Plan Card focus-1 Big Book (Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino)-2 Read-Aloud Trade Books (Tanka Tanka Skunk! by Steve Webb, Let's Play in the Forest by Claudia Rueda)-Story Character Card Punch-Outs-Mini-Poster-Putumayo Kids Music CD-An oversized plastic carrying bag with identifying sticker-Vocabulary: Rhyming Words-Comprehension: Compare & Contrast-Phonological Awareness: Identifying Rhymes-Social Development: Building Relationships-Curriculum Link: Animals

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This is Poe. She lives alone in the Arctic where it's nice and cold.... Poe is a resourceful and creative girl living in the snowy Arctic. Although she enjoys her life, Poe longs for company. But everything changes one day when Lars, a grumpy and hungry polar bear who is quite the poor hunter, crashes into her home, destroying it. Poe offers to bring him food and, in exchange, Lars must repair her home. Will Lars deliver on his end of the bargain, or does he see something else on the menu? Kids will love this hilarious and brilliantly illustrated tale about an unconventional friendship!

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From blueberries to grapes, noodles to watermelon, this book is stuffed with fun, kid-friendly foods. On each full-color spread are photos of foods that begin with and form letters: a B is made out of blueberries, an O is made out of an orange, a Z is made out of zucchini sticks, and more!

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This winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award features Stanley Yelnats, a kid who is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnats. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the warden makes the boys "build character" by spending all day, every day, digging holes five feet wide and five feet deep. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake: the warden is looking for something. Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime, punishment, and redemption.

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"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds. whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series. POP QUIZ! You are on the roof of a skyscraper. Every floor of that building has nasty things that just don't like you. And you REALLY need to get to the basement. Whaddaya do?! (And no, you can't just join the B-Team and fly away in their glamorous new spaceship.) Think quick, chico, because the multiverse is getting worse!

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Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a whitewater rafting camping trip, when he's awoken by screams. The dam has failed. The river is surging, and their camp will be underwater in a matter of moments. As the shrieking roar of the river rushes closer, the kids scramble to higher ground. They make it; their counselors do not. Now they're on their own, with barely any supplies, in the middle of the Montana wilderness. Do Daniel and his four classmates have what it takes to stay alive until they can get rescued? Alone in the wild, they forge powerful bonds-but develop dangerous disagreements. If nature doesn't break them, they might just destroy each other. This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.

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Rambunctious second grader Bean and her more conservative friend, Ivy, combine their talents in hilarious and ingenious ways. "Just right for kids moving on from beginning readers."-Publishers Weekly

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Oh no, the school has lost all its color! In a quiet town, a wave of gray has swept over a little school. Happy kids are now bored, bored, bored. Charming halls and play grounds are now dull, dull, dull. Buzzing teachers are now tired, tired, tired. Something has to be done! On another long, gray afternoon, a student gets a surprise gift that can help save the day: a box of seven special crayons! With the charm, determination, and cleverness of these peppy crayons and their unique personalities, the students and teachers work together to make their school magnificent. The crayons use their funny antics and extraordinary determination to show them how colorful and exciting the world can be when everyone works together. How the Crayons Saved the School teaches the importance of hope and teamwork when things feel hard, and that together you can accomplish anything.

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What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived. series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers. What if you sailed on the Titanic? What would you have eaten? Where would you have slept? Would you have gone down with the ship? Denise Lewis Patrick answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the sinking of the Titanic. A great choice for American history units, and for teaching children about this iconic moment in history.

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There's going to be a sailboat race on Blue Lake and the club is going to watch! But first Jacob and Nisha are going to explain the boat building process to their friends, step by step. Share the excitement as the Junior Engineers Club gets a firsthand look at how a sailboat is built. ABOUT THE SERIES: This brand-new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) series will take readers on visits to various work sites so they can see exactly How It's Built! Kids will follow along as a small group of fictional characters get to find out exactly what it takes to build things that they probably see all the time, like bridges, houses, boats, and cars, to things that they might dream of being inside, like skyscrapers and rockets.

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"MAYBE I'M GOOD AT SOMETHING I DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT YET." Everyone in Maggie Diaz's life seems to be finding their true passion. The one thing that defines them as a person. Her best friends Zoey and Julian are too busy to hang out after school thanks to band and comics club. Mom is finishing her last semester in college. And Maggie's perfect older sister Caro is perfectly-perfect at sports and tutoring. So Maggie cooks up a plan to join every club she can! But trying to fit in with type-A future leaders, gardening whizzes, and the fearless kids in woodshop is intimidating, exhausting, and seriously confusing. And juggling homework, friends, and all of her after-school activities is way harder than it looks. Seventh grade is all about figuring out who you are - good thing Maggie Diaz has the perfect plan!

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It all started when the old lady swallowed a bell, one that jingled and jangled and tickled as well. Soon she's swallowing velvety bows, gifts to go with the bows, sacks to hold the gifts and so on, right up until she swallows Santa's sleigh and reindeer! Then she hears a jolly "Ho! Ho! Ho!" - Santa Claus is waiting for a ride! How will she get everything back to Santa in time for Christmas?Kids will be calling out with excitement, guessing what's coming next - and, as with the original, the rollicking, repeating rhymes ensure that they will read along!Series Information: Whether this wacky old lady is eating bats (for Halloween), leaves (in fall), or clovers (for St. Patrick's Day), she's sharing what's special about each holiday or tradition in a fun, fresh way. With just enough suspense, the catchy rhymes in these picture books encourage readers to guess their way toward a satisfying ending. Plus, as the old lady gobbles and gobbles and gobbles, new readers get to experience rhyme, repetition, cause and effect, and sequencing-which can boost fluency and vocabulary skills. No wonder so many kids have an enormous appetite for books starring this lovable lady!

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Third-grader Ell Ray, a "shrimpy, goof-up kid," discovers magic all around him when he and his schoolmates participate in the Oak Glen Primary School talent show and work together on a wedding shower gift for their teacher.

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With a highly visual approach that mixes kid-friendly cartoons and engaging photographs, this series packs in the facts and is sure to become a favorite with newly independent readers.

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There's trouble in the Cat Kid Comic Club. Can Li'l Petey, Molly, Flippy, and twenty-one baby frog art students persevere to create their irreverent, heartfelt, and hysterical comics masterpieces?

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10 Clever Short Stories from Kids' Favorite Authors!How many different ways can writers tell a story that includes the line "I fooled you"? You'd be surprised! For this collection, acclaimed author Johanna Hurwitz asked her fellow writers - including Douglas Florian, Matthew Holm, and Eve B. Feldman - to write stories that included that line. The results range from a comic graphic tale about clever chimps to thought-provoking explorations of fairness and the power of imagination. Young readers will love meeting an arrogant prince trying to bluff his way out of paying the bridge troll's toll, a boy's grandfather who plays an elaborate trick that has the whole town laughing at him, and other clever characters!

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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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In it to win it. Every school has their number ones: the class president, the first chair in band, the spelling bee champion. And behind every high rolling high achiever? A kid in second place. Twelve-year-old DJ has a reputation for being the go-to kid for solving just about any problem. Need help getting an unfair teacher or bully off your back? DJ is your guy. He knows the social order of Ella Fitzgerald Middle school like the back of his hand. So when the usual winners start losing-all at the same time-he knows something is wrong. Very wrong. With the help of his usual crew, Audrey, Monty, and Connor, DJ is determined to get to the bottom of what's happening. Maybe it's all in his head. Or maybe there's a conspiracy at work. DJ and his friends will have to figure it out-before the school saboteur comes for them.

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Did you know that sharks can be as small as a banana, or bigger than a bus? Or that whale sharks have more than 3,000 teeth? Did you know that giant squids have eyes the size of dinner plates? Or that clownfish are protected by snot armor Find out all this and more, in this comprehensive, hilarious underwater deep dive from Mike Lowery!For fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, discover this definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things under the sea. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about sharks and underwater creatures, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to book for shark enthusiasts that kids will put in their backpacks and obsess over, bridging the gap between encyclopedic nonfiction content and lighter picture book fare, filling the need with a one-stop shop for the legions of 7-10 year olds who want to know absolutely everything there is to know about underwater creatures. Discover the must-have book for shark fanatics, a madcap field guide full of facts and humor, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about underwater creatures!

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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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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!

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Get your child excited to read with this colorful collection of 20 titles correlated with guided reading levels A, B, C, and D. Each book features clear photos, very simple text, and neighborhood-related topics kids love including pets, helpers, vehicles, birthdays, bubbles, foods, friends, gardens, snowy days, and so many more. Comes with a parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. A great way to build background knowledge! Includes: 20 full-color, 8-page books 24-page mini-workbook 4-page parent guide stickers Sturdy storage box

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Learn all about dinosaurs with Fly Guy and Buzz! Fly Guy and Buzz are ready for their next field trip! And in Dinosaurs they visit a natural history museum to learn all about dinosaurs. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will learn lots of fun facts about these prehistoric creatures.

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From Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Supreme Court Justice from Puerto Rico, to Bessie Coleman, the first Black female pilot, this poweful board book features ten brave heroes and trailblazers who changed the world!Thoughtfully adapted from the hardcover edition of Little Heroes of Color by author-illustrator David Heredia, this novelty board book includes a large shiny mirror that can be fully accessible while reading the story. Little ones will love learning about ten important historial figures of color who made the world a better place by daring to challenge the status quo. With sweet rhyming text and positive affirmations for readers to repeat in the mirror while reading, this powerful and inspiring board book will teach kids that they can do extraordinary things and dream big, too!

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Next stop. The Magic School Bus heads to the forest to learn about aerodynamics. Ms. Frizzle's class is putting on a play of "The Three Little Pigs". The kids want to build a house for their play that even a super-powered fan can't blow down. So Ms. Frizzle and her Magic School Bus take the class to the forest to learn how trees stand up to strong winds. Will these little pigs get blown over or learn to stand strong?Includes stickers!

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Rhyming text and captivating photos of kids just like them help toddlers understand a range of emotions. This title can be used to prepare young readers to enter school with a basic understanding of the core principles of literacy. The rhythmic text helps children retain new vocabulary words. The simple, engaging photos will encourage children to "see and say", while the informational nonfiction text introduces a variety of subjects.

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Corinne La Mer claims she isn't afraid of anything. Not scorpions, not the boys who tease her, and certainly not jumbies. She knows that jumbies are make-believe characters from Haitian folklore, just something parents use as a way to scare their kids. But on All Hallows' Eve, Corinne chases an agouti all the way into the forbidden woods. Those shining yellow eyes that follow her to the edge of the trees, they couldn't possibly belong to a jumbie. could they?Corinne begins to notice odd occurrences after that night. First she spots a beautiful stranger speaking to the town witch at the market. Then this same beauty, called Severine, turns up at Corinne's house, cooking dinner for, and bewitching, her father. Danger is in the air. Sure enough, bewitching Corinne's father is the first step in Severine's plan to claim the entire island for the jumbies. Corinne must call on her courage and her friends and learn to use ancient magic she didn't know she possessed to stop Severine and to save her island home.

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Wayside School was supposed to be built with 30 classrooms all next to each other in a row. Instead, it is an architectural accident that was built sideways. The classrooms were stacked one on top of the other, 30 stories tall! Here are some hilarious and fun stories about the school, the teachers, and the students. You'll meet Mrs. Gorf, the meanest teacher of all, terrible Todd, who always gets sent home early, and John who can read only upside down, along with all the other kids in the crazy mixed-up school that came out sideways. But you'll never guess the truth about Sammy, the new kid, or what's in store for Wayside School on Halloween!

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Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat bananas again. But Pete really likes bananas! Will one bad banana ruin the whole bunch?Pete is one unflappable cat. Whether the buttons of his favorite shirt keep popping off or he's going to school for the first time, Pete never loses his cool. No matter what little surprises come his way, his motto is: "It's all good." And he usually has a catchy song to sing as he goes through his day!Originally, Pete was a black cat adopted by the artist James Dean. Inspired by his new pet, Dean created a series of paintings starring Pete, painted blue instead of black. When fellow Georgia resident Eric Litwin discovered the paintings at an art gallery, he just knew that he wanted to create a picture book with Pete the Cat. Add one bouncy song and some awesome shoes, and the sing-along, read-aloud phenomenon was born! Loved by parents, teachers, and kids alike, Pete the Cat stories are now available as picture books and early readers.

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Every year Stoneybrook Middle School (the whole school!) gets invited to Leicester Lodge in Vermont for a week of winter adventure! A busload of little kids unexpectedly needs baby-sitters. Mary Anne uncovers a ghost in the lodge. Claudia and Stacey both fall in love with handsome French skiers. Kristy is helping her team win the Winter War... while California Dawn can barely stand up in her skates. And if it doesn't stop snowing, SMS may be snowbound until spring!

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Part of the loosely constructed series by Jan Thornhill, which already includes This Is My Planet and I Found a Dead Bird, Who Wants Pizza? is brimming with no-nonsense facts that illustrate the importance of food choices and the practices surrounding food production. Full of direct, eye-opening information about why we need to eat, where our food comes from, how much of it we have, and why some food choices are wiser than others, the book covers a lot of important ground. Topics are easy to dip into and include digestion, the domestication of animals, different cultures' table etiquette, sustainable agriculture, and the evolution of farming and food preservation. Short blocks of bite-sized text, just the right amount of "icky" info that kids love, plus a visually stimulating layout that uses captivating photo-illustration collages all add up to make Who Wants Pizza? a fun, fact-filled look at all things food-related.

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This slim verse novel reveals the rich inner life of light-skinned, nerdy kid and his resilient family. "A must-have"-SLJ

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First the planning, then the waiting! Is this the year these kids will catch a leprechaun? Parents and children will love starting a new St. Patrick's Day tradition with this engaging and entertaining book.

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What's so scary about camping, beaching it, or gardening?Ted Naifeh brings his eerie, gothic illustrations to Ghost Beach, the story about a brother and sister's beach vacation that's all fun in the sun, until the kids go exploring in a dark, seaside cave. For The Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes, Dean Haspiel's quirky pictures of a couple of kids, a pair of creepy lawn gnomes, and a big, goofy dog are perfect for this story about mischief and mayhem in a suburban garden. Kyle Baker adds a hilarious touch of humor to The Horror at Camp Jellyjam, the story about a summer sports camp where everybody's happy, unless they lose a game. Because winning is everything at this camp - everything!

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If you liked our bestselling First Little Readers Level A, you'll LOVE this BIG set of brand-new stories! The sturdy box comes packed with 100 kid-pleasing books (5 copies of 20 titles) plus a complete teaching guide. Each story features simple text paired with clear, colorful pictures to ensure reading success for your youngest learners. Perfect for reading groups! Includes: 100 full-color, 8-page books (5 copies of 20 titles) 32-page teaching guide Sturdy storage unit

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With more than 60,000 words, English makes spelling a challenge for the most diligent students. Now available in paperback, here's a handy, alphabetical guide of more than 15,000 words that kids can turn to for an instant spell-check.

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Five interweaving stories where kids bond with pets and gain social-emotional skills thanks to their local shelter. "Cute critters, compassionate kids, and community. what"s not to love?"-Kirkus

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The fourth Captain Underpants adventure like you've never seen it before: in full color!Professor Pippy P. Poopypants may well be the greatest scientific genius the world has ever known. Unfortunately, he has such a silly name that nobody takes him seriously! He's been laughed out of every university in the world. In fact, the only place that'll hire him is Jerome Horwitz Elementary School. Professor Poopypants is certain that schoolchildren would never laugh at his name. "Kids are so accepting and loving," he assures himself. And it's really important that nobody laughs at his name, or makes a comic book about him, or makes jokes about him in any way. Because if one more person does, Professor Pippy P. Poopypants might just fly into a frenzied rage and take over the planet with his brilliantly wild and evil inventions!Watch out, kids! The amazing Captain Underpants is about to meet his match!

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