Synopsis: In the summer before fifth grade, Ryan Hart continues to grow through changes and challenges, such as waiting for a new baby sister to be born, a summer camp trip, and more.--

Synopsis: "When Ralph and his pesky cousins accidentally make a mess at the Mountain View Inn, Ralph decides that he'd better take his motorcycle and leave. He persuades his human pal Ryan to take him to school, where Ralph is an instant hit with Ryan's classmates. But Ralph doesn't like being told what to do. Worse than that, his precious motorcycle gets broken. Is Ralph stuck at school forever?"--Back cover.

Synopsis: This beautifully designed, jacketed hardcover edition of The Secret Garden is unabridged and includes 8 illustrations by Charles Robinson. When Mary Lennox is sent from India to the moors of England to live with her uncle after losing her parents, not only does she discover a secret garden, but she also discovers the true meaning of family, friendship, and perseverance. This magical, timeless classic, originally published in 1911, is by the…

Synopsis: Humphrey, the pet hamster of Longfelow School's Room 26, learns that his classroom is full of secrets, the most important of which is that a student will be leaving soon.

Synopsis: A line is thin. A line is narrow--curved like a worm, straight as an arrow. Squares, circles, triangles, and many more shapes abound in this lively book. With jaunty, rhyming text, young readers are invited to find different shapes on each busy, vibrant page. Once you start looking, you won"t be able to stop! The perfect book for little ones beginning to distinguish shapes.

Synopsis: Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws steal from the rich and give to the poor. But wicked Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham are determined to trap him. Can Robin outwit these two scoundrels and win the heart of Maid Marian?

Synopsis: "Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting somewhere with her writing! But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic."--Publisher.

Synopsis: You know your favorite flavor of ice cream, but have you ever wondered how it's made or where ice cream was invented? Find these answers and more here, in comic cartoons and lively language.

Synopsis: Key Features Description What would you do with a million dollars, if you were 13? Eighth-grader Nate Brodie is nicknamed 'Brady" not only for his arm, but also because he's the biggest Tom Brady fan. He's even saved up to buy an autographed football. And when he does, he wins the chance for something he's never dreamed of: to throw a pass through a target at a Patriots game for one million dollars. Nate should be excited. But things have been…

Synopsis: England in the 13th century is an intriguing and superstitious world for magic spells, brave knights, and magnificent castles. But, for many, life is difficult. Through a simple question-and-answer format, this book explores the many aspects of the Middle Ages.

Synopsis: A civil War sword . . . a watermelon stabbing . . . missing roller skates . . . an inheritance . . . and a blind eyewitness. These are just some of the brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computer-like brain. Young readers are encouraged to crack the cases along with him, but the answers can be found in the back of the book.

Synopsis: Introduces the plants, animals, and peoples that co-exist within the landcapes of the Serengeti.

Synopsis: It's Thanksgiving, and that means it's time for...football! Ethan has waited his whole nine-year-old life to be old enough to play in the annual family Turkey Bowl football game. This is his year. He wakes up Thanksgiving Day, dresses in all of his football finest, and runs downstairs to greet the team -- his whole family. But the kitchen isn't full of aunts and cousins and uncles -- a blizzard has snowed them out. And it looks like the…

Synopsis: This book is an introduction, for kids, to the world and people of Greek mythology.

Synopsis: Greg records his sixth-grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.

Synopsis: El prìcipe knows this girl is the one for him. But, as usual, his mother doesn't agree. The queen has a secret test in mind to see if this girl is really a princesa. But the prince might just have a sneaky plan, too.

Synopsis: Boing-Boing the cat is back--this time with new bionic powers that give him the ability to launch into space, and beyond! The story of Daniel continues here: the boy who loves cats but is very allergic to their fur, and who had a bionic cat built for him by his neighbor and engineer, Professor George. Boing-Boing is just like a real cat, but with fiber-optic fur, computer-controlled joints, electronic eyes, and ceramic-sensor whiskers. In this…

Synopsis: When Mrs. Bono announces a class field trip to a farm, no one is more excited than Wanda Doomsday.

Synopsis: Mama Bear comes up with a plan to correct the Bear family's rude behavior.