Synopsis: Adler uses a mystery concept to introduce algebraic equations and problem solving.

Synopsis: Boo! There is a mystery behind every door of the creepy haunted house. Luckily, algebra will help you solve each problem. By using simple addition, subtraction, mulitplication, and division, you'll discover that solving math mysteries isn't scary at all -- it's fun!

Synopsis: A child is sad that his father has to leave for the day; and must learn to occupy his time while he waits. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ad' sound through rhyming text and bright; original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review; a note to parents and educators; and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Synopsis: In the third book in the New York Times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, Derek’s father keeps his promise to coach his son’s youth baseball team.Derek is sure this will be the best season yet! He has it all planned—his dad will have him start at shortstop, and the team will cruise to a championship. But sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. Change Up focuses on a key life lesson…

Synopsis: There's a new cat burglar in town and his name is Puss N' Boots! Join Puss, Shrek, and Donkey as they break into the Fairy Godmother's offices to try and steal a magic potion. Shrek needs the potion so that he can convince Fiona's parents that he really is the perfect husband -- a real Prince Charming in fact. There may be an army of elves standing in his way, but that's not going to Shrek and his pals. They're going to get that potion or…

Synopsis: Based on Cartoon Network's award-winning original series, it's a brand-new collection of shorts, illustrations, and minigames featuring everyone's favorite mischief-makers: Gumball, Darwin, Anais, and the citizens of Elmore.There’s no town like Elmore, and what better way to showcase the wild world of Cartoon Network’s award-winning original series than with a collection of short stories featuring all your favorite characters. Join Gumball,…

Synopsis: Fall is here and Kate is determined to save her flowers from the winter cold. Mom shows her how to scoop the flowers out of the ground, transplant them into pots, and give them water. Kate pots a couple flowers . . . and then some more…and a few more. With Mom distracted on the phone, Kate has filled the house with flowers, but Dad’s sneezes mean the flowers have to go! Kate realizes she needs to find a new place for her flowers to spend the…

Synopsis: Brother and Sister worry about spending a week at Gran and Gramp's house. Bythe end of the visit they've learned a lot from their lively grandparents--andthe older bears have discovered how wonderful it is to "be" grandparents.

Synopsis: Oh, no! Is Fly Guy lost?Mom and Dad won't let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip. They're afraid he'll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for the ride!Fly Guy gets lost at the picnic site, but he shows up in the garbage can. Then he gets lost at the beach, but he turns up in a shell. When the family gets lost, Fly Guy is able to fly high and navigate them home!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick,…

Synopsis: Horrible Harry has caused a lot of trouble at school before, but he's never caused trouble like this. When Sid ruins an origami animal Song Lee made, Harry defends her by declaring triple revenge! No one knows when, where, or how, but Harry is going to get Sid back. Will it be on pajama day, when the kids wear their nightclothes to school? Will it happen in Room 3B? Or will Harry's ultimate revenge mean Sid is the only one not invited to Harry's…

Synopsis: Celebrate the season with favorite Disney and Disney- Pixar characters! This updated edition of the top-selling storybook collection includes new stories with popular characters from films like Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph, and Tangled. This enchanting volume of 18 tales brings the magic of Christmas to life with over 250 beautiful full-page and spot illustrations plus silver-gilded pages!

Synopsis: Carrying her pail of milk upon her head, a milkmaid daydreams of what she will purchase once she sells the milk at market. But the milk is spilt before the maid can sell it, and thus readers learn the phrase 'don't count your chickens before they're hatched.' Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and…

Synopsis: Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him, but Max stands in their way. And when she seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet, she discovers that the Voice is much more sinister than she ever…

Synopsis: Everyday Science explores the wonders of science in the everyday world. This easy-to-read series introduces basic scientific concepts. Experimenting with materials and objects easily found in the environment or around the house, children can develop important scientific skills such as predicting, measuring, describing, and classifying. Each colorful volume presents challenging questions for young scientists to answer, as well as a sample chart…

Synopsis: Master storyteller Roald Dahl adds his own darkly comic twists to six favorite tales in this irreverent and hilarious collection!Did you think Cinderella married the prince and lived happily ever after, or that the three little pigs outsmarted the wolf? Think again! Complete with rambunctious rhymes and a must-read surprise ending. Featured stories: Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs, Goldilocks and the Three…

Synopsis: The merry adventures of two scrapping alligator children—and of Rosa and Willy, their human counterparts. ‘Else Holmelund Minarik, whose Little Bear indicated a uniquely charming talent, has outdone herself here.’ —K.

Synopsis: This bilingual book allows young readers to enter Celia Cruz's life as she becomes a well-known singer in her homeland of Cuba, then moves to New York City and Miami where she and others create a new type of music called salsa.