Synopsis: Part of the classic Fudge series from Judy Blume, bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing! Peter Hatcher can’t catch a break. His little brother, Fudge—the five-year-old human hurricane—has big plans to marry Peter’s sworn enemy, Sheila Tubman. That alone would be enough to ruin Peter’s summer, but now his parents have decided to rent a summer home next door to Sheila the Cootie Queen’s house. Peter will be trapped with Fudge and…

Synopsis: Selected, supposedly at random, to test a new virtual reality game, Miriam and Stuart discover that something devious is going on and that the game, New World, is something more than they bargained for. By the author of The Great American Elephant Chase.

Synopsis: The Alden children head to their aunt's ranch for the summer and make an amazing discovery! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.

Synopsis: All the latest scientific data about the natural phenomena of earthquakes and volcanoes, including over 30 photographs.

Synopsis: As part of the Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures series, this edition contains exclusive bonus materials! For thousands of years the lonely canyon knew only wind and rain, wild animals, and an occasional native hunter. Then a trapper found a chunk of gold, and everything changed overnight. In six days a town called Confusion appeared . . . and on the seventh it could disappear, consumed by the flames of lawlessness and violence. On one side are…

Synopsis: Poor Oscar Winkle! Ever since his little brother, Robert (not-so-affectionately known as Slobert), showed up seven and a half years ago, he's been specializing in ruining Oscar's life. So he comes up with Operation: Dump the Chump, a brilliant scheme to get even with the pesky creep.

Synopsis: A little blue penguin caught in an oil slick flounders to shore and a likely death; a dolphin the size of a bicycle gets caught in a fisherman's net and nearly drowns; a yellow-eyed penguin wanders in confusion, searching for its nesting site in a tract of newly constructed seaside homes. When the animals that live along the world's coastlines cross paths with humans, too often the animals lose out. But does it have to be this way? This…

Synopsis: Journey to the world of magical horses . . . Meet Shamal, a desert horse with remarkable strength and a mysterious past. When a young girl needs his help but resists it, Shamal must find a way to guide her to safety. Together they go on a journey that bonds them forever.

Synopsis: The first book in Lois Lowry's well-loved, hilarious series about family, school, and growing up. To Anastasia Krupnik, being 10 is very confusing. For one thing, she has an awful teacher. Then, her parents announce they're going to have a baby--at their age. Anastasia knows that if she didn't have her secret notebook to write in, she would never make it to her 11th birthday.

Synopsis: "Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e was a particular genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries and came to characterize the Western world's visual idea of Japan. In many ways images of hedonism, ukiyo-e scenes often represented the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo): beautiful women,…

Synopsis: "The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from sociological, historical, and artistic perspectives. With one of the world's most extensive clothing collections, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical garments, underwear, shoes, and fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to the present day. Showcasing the Institute's vast collection, Fashion is a fascinating excursion through the last three…

Synopsis: In contrast to modern commercial orchards consisting of closely planted trees attached to a trellis, backyard growers will find it easiest to train dwarf apple trees to a central leader with several tiers of lateral (or scaffold) branches. Homeowner's Guide to Training…

Synopsis: From fleet-footed cheetahs to howling wolves, and from playful dolphins to earth-shaking elephants, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured animal's appearance, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that helps explain a defining…

Synopsis: Meet the giants of the prehistoric age! This brilliantly designed activity book provides hours of interactive fun for young dinosaur fans! It contains ten amazing press-out models and more than 150 stickers, along with plenty of bite-sized facts about these astonishing creatures, plus a pronunciation guide. There's also a fantastic landscape spread where kids can place their completed models. Models include: Apatosaurus, Diplodocus,…

Synopsis: Teddy bear hamsters as pets Teddy bear hamsters are known for being extremely active and playful. Needless to say, they are also very entertaining to have around. The teddy bear hamster is, undoubtedly, the most loved pet in American households, especially. These beautiful rodents make wonderful companions and are known for their docile behavior. Knowing in detail about the origin of these species and the physical description lets you know what…

Synopsis: "Totally You" features great tips on how to give your locks luster, get your skin glowing and most importantly, how to make the most of your own individual beauty. Full of fun and easy homemade recipes for do-it-yourself hair, skin and body treatments that let the real you shine through. There are also style tips for hair, clothes, nails and make-up. Line drawings.

Synopsis: Winner of the Newbery Honor, My Brother Sam is Dead brings the Revolutionary War to life in this contemporary classic for young adults.The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary WarAll his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother. Sam is smart and brave, and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebellion. Most are supporters of the British, including Tim and Sam’s…

Synopsis: A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, "My Zombie Hamster" will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills. Fans of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps Most Wanted series will grab this one right up. Matt Hunter and his buddies are looking forward to Christmas--actually, they're looking forward to receiving the latest sword-and-fantasy video game. But Matt's parents have other thoughts--they give him a fluffy…

Synopsis: Compass Publishing brings Lewis Carroll's timeless tale of a young girl's journey in a strange and wonderous land to its line of Compass Classic Readers. English language learners of all ages will enjoy developing their vocabulary and reading fluency as they read about young Alice's discovery of a rabbit hole that leads her into a whimsical world of speaking animals and magical potions. Students and teachers alike will be entranced by the…

Synopsis: When Hank finally gets fed up with Pete the Barncat's sneaky tricks, he challenges Pete to a round of the dreaded Deadly Ha-Ha Game. Winning the game demands iron will and steely determination, and Hank knows that he's got what it takes to win. But when it comes to facing off against Rip and Snort, the coyote brothers, it's a whole different story. Suddenly, the Deadly Ha-Ha Game is no laughing matter!