Synopsis: "The mission is simple: Four kids must save what's left of humanity by crossing a husk-infested landscape to a secret (supposedly safe) location. Then, they must launch a satellite into space before a gigantic maelstrom smashes them to bloody splinters, all the while fighting off an endless array of monsters as well as a murderous enemy wearing a teddy bear costume! If it were easy, it wouldn't be Fortnite. When 98% of the world's population…

Synopsis: In a world where everyone is judged on their wealth and how many orbs they have, Pell, Logan, and Maddy can't keep up, no matter how hard they try. When Pell's Uncle Colin suggests they take themselves off the grid and leave Fortress City to join him in the Wild West, they leap at the chance. At Colin's direction, they erase all traces of their existence in Fortress City's databases and leave under cover of darkness. Almost immediately, they…

Synopsis: "Phoenix dreams of seeing the world outside the high walls of her village. One day, she takes a risk-a quick hop over the walls-just to see the dark forest she's heard tales of. It is a magical forest, but Phoenix's forbidden trip unleashes a monster that attacks her brother, Xander. Her brother survives-but he's turned into a dreadful, moaning zombie!"--

Synopsis: Evan Ross can't stop thinking about Monster Blood and what happened last summer. It was so horrible. So terrifying. Too bad Evan's science teacher doesn't believe him. Now he's stuck cleaning out the hamster's cage as punishment for making up stories.Then Evan's friend Andy comes to town, and things go from bad to worse. Because Andy's got a present for Evan. It's green and slimy and its starting to grow...

Synopsis: Gary Lutz needs a vacation . . . from himself. Bullies are constantly beating him up. His only friend is his computer. Even his little sister doesn't like him.But now Gary's dream is about to come true. He's going to exchange bodies with another kid for a whole week.Gary can't wait to get a new body. Until something horrible happens. And Gary finds out his new body isn't exactly human...

Synopsis: From acclaimed author Donna Cooner comes this gripping and timely story about identity, revenge, and the lies -- and truths -- we tell online. Maisie Fernandez is fed up. Fed up with the bullies who taunt her about her size and her looks. Fed up with being the butt of everyone's jokes.So, one night, Maisie goes online and creates a fake profile. "Sienna" is beautiful, skinny, and confident -- and soon she's messaging the most popular kids in…

Synopsis: Of all the creatures in the ocean, sea horses are Echo Reef's favorite. They're sweet and gentle and they glide through the water so gracefully. When Echo discovers that Rocky Ridge, one of her Trident Academy classmates, has his own pet sea horse, she wants one right away. Not everyone agrees sea horses should be pets, however. Perhaps they are happiest when swimming freely. But Echo thinks that if Rocky can make a sea horse happy, she can too!…

Synopsis: A comprehensive guide to the biggest and BEST superhero games on mobile and console including tips, cheats, and advice from pro-gamers.In The League of Super Hero Games, gamers will find out everything they need to know about the world's best super hero games including LEGO Marvels' Avengers, Batman: Arkham City, Spider-Man Unlimited, and more. Features advice from gaming pros, interviews with super fans and cosplayers, and strategy tips and…

Synopsis: Endorsed by John Hattie: "Bold School...needs to be an essential part of every educator's toolbox." Technology is awesome. Teachers are better. Blending new technologies into instruction is a non-negotiable if we are to help our students gain the skills they'll need to thrive in careers. And so too is educators' old school wisdom in planning intentional blended learning that works. Too often, sincere enthusiasm for technologies pushes proven…

Synopsis: A collection of articles linked together by the topic of advances in transportation

Synopsis: Return to the world of Meg Cabot's bestselling and beloved Princess Diaries series in From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess—this time through the illustrated diary of a spunky new heroine: Princess Mia's long lost half-sister, Olivia!“Author Meg Cabot is ready to put her tiara back on [with] a new character, Olivia Grace.” —USA TodayOlivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison is a completely average twelve-year-old: average height,…

Synopsis: Kids are born nature detectives, and the backyard explorer kit brings the joy and adventure of discovery to what kids do naturally. Comprising the Tree…

Synopsis: To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first publication of Skinnybones, bestselling author Barbara Park has updated the text of this award-winning novel and made it even more hilarious. A whole new generation of kids will meet Alex Skinnybones Frankovich, the smallest player on his baseball team, who is famous for his big mouth. Alex knows he's gone too far when he brags his way into a battle of skills with T.J. Stoner, a cocky Little League…

Synopsis: Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy.--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Delivering newspapers seems like a great job to Henry. Unfortunately, he finds that the job isn't so easy -- particularly with four lively kittens to spoil an interview and an unexpected rival to join in the mess!

Synopsis: A simple interest in silversmithing leads best friends Matt, Dean, Dave, and Jon to mytery - and great danger - after the Rugendo Rhinos club members discover clues to an artifact smuggling ring and set out to break up the band of thieves.

Synopsis: Text and photographs describes such autumn occurrences as leaves changing colors, animals getting ready for winter, and the harvesting of crops.

Synopsis: Research-based mini units to encourage students to learn more about their country.

Synopsis: Can a fish cough? With level B of Reading for Comprehension, your students will learn all about this kid-friendly topic and many more. This book for grade 2 students includes 46 high-interest, nonfiction articles with questions that reinforce key reading and writing skills commonly found on state tests. Multiple-choice questions test these reading skills: vocabulary, main idea and details, sequence, cause and effect, and inferences and…