Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Swindle and Ungifted comes the funny, fantastic story of an underachiever who ends up achieving much more than any overachiever could ever imagine.Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around…

Synopsis: An irrepressible orphan named Audacity Jones is headed on an adventure of historic proportions! The first book in a brand-new series from beloved Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson!Audacity Jones pines for adventure, something to break up the monotony of her days at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls. Being a Wayward Girl isn't so awful -- even if Audie is condemned to the Punishment Room almost daily. Audie has the dearest of friends at the…

Synopsis: Suspense, humor, and the appealing Bailey School kids make this an irresistible early chapter book. At Camp Lone Wolf, the Bailey kids suspect that the camp director is a werewolf. What's more, the newest member of the camp staff, Captain Teach, thinks he's a pirate. Line drawings.

Synopsis: Four starred reviews and over ten best-of-year lists!* "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewWinner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature!* "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewMia Tang has a lot of secrets.Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her…

Synopsis: "There is no Jessica", said Ruthie's parents. But Ruthie knows there is. She eats with Jessica, plays with her, and reads their favorite books together. When the first day of school arrives, Mom and Dad hope Ruthie finds a real friend. They're in for a big surprise! Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: A tribute to the life of the iconic jazz entertainer depicts her disadvantaged youth in a segregated America, her unique performance talents, and the irrepressible sense of style that helped her overcome racial barriers.

Synopsis: The dragon's out of the bag in this diverse, young urban fantasy from an award-winning author! When Jaxon is sent to spend the day with a mean old lady his mother calls Ma, he finds out she's not his grandmother--but she is a witch! She needs his help delivering baby dragons to a magical world where they'll be safe. There are two rules when it comes to the dragons- don't let them out of the bag, and don't feed them anything sweet. Before he…

Synopsis: A retelling of a classic Korean folktale finds two brothers who are as different as night and day, and the selfish aggression of the elder and the gentle mindfulness of the younger are carried on to their adult lives and directly affect their fortunes.

Synopsis: Meet Molly—a very special dog with a very important purpose—featured in A Dog's Journey, soon to be a major motion picture! Young readers will love this story in the popular A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales series by bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron.Molly knows that her purpose is to take care of her girl, C.J., but it won’t be easy. Neglected by her mother, Gloria, who won’t allow her to have a dog, C.J. is going through some tough times. Molly’s…

Synopsis: “An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intrigued by the creative process.” — Kirkus ReviewsHere is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World’s Fair to harnessing Niagara Falls to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a…

Synopsis: A comprehensive guide to giant animalsfrom the largest whale to huge predators such as bears, lions, and tigersoffers plenty of drawings as well as quizzes, puzzles, and projects.

Synopsis: Donavan thought that fourth grade would be his best year ever. Instead, it's turning out to be nothing but trouble: 1. He's failing math class. 2. If his grades don't improve, his whiz-kid younger sister will have to tutor him! 3. When his beloved Uncle Vic returns from overseas combat as a paraplegic, everyone else is happy that he's safe at home. But all Donavan feels is uncomfortable and sad. 4. Grandma insists on inviting Uncle Vic…

Synopsis: When her grandfather registers to vote while living in segregated Mississippi, an Afro-American girl begins to understand why he insists that she attend school.

Synopsis: A moving story of racial injustice bravely overcome when a granddaddy takes a test to be allowed to vote and his granddaughter stands tall.

Synopsis: The beloved New York Times bestselling author of the modern classic Frindle celebrates books and the joy of reading with a new school story to love! Sixth grader Alec can't put a good book down. So when Principal Vance lays down the law--pay attention in class, or else--Alec takes action. He can't lose all his reading time, so he starts a club. A club he intends to be the only member of. After all, reading isn't a team sport, and no one would…

Synopsis: Snappy Sharks tells you everything you want to know about sharks: who's who in the shark world, how predator sharks attack, which shark weighs more than three adult elephants and so much more.Snappy Sharks is part of a new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with up-to-date facts and stats, and there are 8 amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Beastly Bugs by logging onto…