Synopsis: This 1999 Newbery Medal and National Book Award winner is a dazzling blend of social commentary, tall tale, and magic realism (Publishers Weekly). Stanley is sent to a boys' detention center and forced to dig holes. He realizes that boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. Stanley tries to dig up the truth. Teacher Night tour.

Synopsis: Ne jugez pas un livre sur sa couverture. Ne jugez pas un garçon sur son apparence. " Je m'appelle August. Je ne me décrirai pas. Quoi que vous imaginiez, c'est sans doute pire. " Né avec une malformation faciale, August, dix ans, n'est jamais allé à l'école. Aujourd'hui, pour la première fois, ses parents l'envoient au collège... Pourra-t-il convaincre les élèves qu'il est comme eux ? Dans la lignée du Bizarre incident du chien pendant la…

Synopsis: An old friend visits Zoey with a glowing seed pod. Zoey, Sassafras and Pip must work together to discover what this mysterious and rare magical plant needs to grow before all the seeds crumble to purple dust!--from book jacket.

Synopsis: A 32-page sticker activity book tied to the all-new Disney Live Action film Artemis Fowl. For ages 6-8, kids can test their fairy smarts and have fun with mazes, puzzles, and math, as well as learn how to decode gnomish language, tunnel through Artemis's mansion, and more! Illustrated throughout with film photography and includes two sticker sheets

Synopsis: When Sophia dreams that howling winds whisk the fur and feathers right off her animal friends, she shares some of her clothes with them. But her clothing doesn't work well for the animals. Seeing their disappointment, she offers to sew each one the "right" coat. Animals line up to explain what they need and why. Polar Bear needs white fur to stay warm and hide in the snow. Fish needs scales, but with slime. Snake needs scales too, but dry ones.…

Synopsis: With more than 500 career home runs, an infectious personality, and three World Series championships, David Ortiz has established his position as one of the greatest Major League Baseball players of this generation.

Synopsis: From the “crocodile’s dentist,” to the “mongoose spa,” Animal Partners takes a whimsical look at symbiotic relationships of animals large and small. Although many animals live in groups of the same kind, here you will learn how some animals form unique partnerships with different species. After all, don’t we all need a little help from our friends? 

Synopsis: Bestselling author and award-winning actress Julianne Moore pays homage to all the Muttis, Mammas, and Mamans who are from another country. A foreign mom may eat, speak, and dress differently than other moms— she may wear special clothes for holidays, twist hair in strange old-fashioned braids, and cook recipes passed down from grandma. Such a mom may be different than other moms, but...she is also clearly the best. Vividly illustrated by Meilo…

Synopsis: Discusses dirt bikes, their main features, and how they are raced.

Synopsis: Discusses lowriders and their main features.

Synopsis: Examines superstorms and their potential destructiveness, including thunderstorms, hailstone showers, tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons.

Synopsis: Newly appointed Little League team manager, Ernie, fears it's the end of the Central Comets when Swimming Pool's mom gives her an ultimatum: Go to charm school, or no more Little League. Swimming Pool, the tomboy -- in charm school? That's a stretch. And no matter how hard she tries, she can't seem to get the hang of acting like a "girlie-girl." To make matters worse, Ernie's dad is dating Cat Lady, and Ernie's teammates think it's a big joke.…

Synopsis: A tornado strikes town! And Janey worries about her friends, her neighbors, and the Third Street Pet Shelter. The shelter is intact, but overflowing with animals separated from their owners and in desperate need of some help! Time for the Pet Rescue Club to pitch in! When Janey starts a blog where people can share cute pet photos and stories, she never imagined she’d receive a heartbreaking photo of a skinny, abandoned dog. She calls on her…

Synopsis: The New York Times bestselling I SURVIVED expands to include this thrilling nonfiction exploration of five true stories, from the Titanic to the Henryville Tornadoes. I SURVIVED is the New York Times bestselling historical fiction series that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Now author Lauren Tarshis brings them 5 true stories in a narrative nonfiction companion that explores the real names behind history's greatest disasters.…

Synopsis: Pedro, an avid basketball player, decides to run for class president, challenging a teammate who is also one of the most popular boys in school.

Synopsis: Something weird is going on! Mrs. Yonkers, the computer teacher, is the nerdiest teacher in the history of the world. She can type with her feet! She buys foam cheeseheads off eBay! She even puts a Webcam on a turtle! Is she trying to takeover the planet?

Synopsis: I'm strong! says the sun. "I'm stronger!" says the wind - but how can they prove it? This lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

Synopsis: Do you have a little one that has a tough time expressing their feelings? This book helps children not only recognize feelings in themselves, but in others too!A Little SPOT of Feelings is a story about a little Scribble SPOT that is an Emotion Detective. He teaches you all about different emotions and facial expressions so you know how to NAME your FEELINGS. He also shows specific examples of children describing how they are feeling. Targeted…

Synopsis: It's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .Two popular books from the bestselling Black Lagoon series--TEACHER and LIBRARIAN--are now reissued with fun new covers! Join Hubie once again as he faces his comically horrific fears during his first day of school and his first trip to the school library. Featuring a fire-breathing teacher and a library where all the books are bolted to the shelves, these stories are sure to amuse and quell fears…

Synopsis: Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately, the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink of civil war, the gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of…