Synopsis: More than 50 new entries and 16 new pages of backmatter make the updated Scholastic Children's Dictionary the best choice in children's dictionaries. The Scholastic Children's Dictionary has been revised and updated for the first time in five years. The revision will include: --16 new pages of backmatter, including a grammar and punctuation guide, photos of the presidents, a map of the continents, a map of Canada, and more! --Dozens of new and…

Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can "read" fictional characters to life when one of those characters abducts them and tries to force him into service.

Synopsis: Stories of friendship from some of the most acclaimed and dynamic writers in children's books today, edited by Ann M. Martin and David Levithan, with all proceeds going to The Lisa Libraries. The friend can be the girl next door . . . or a faithful dog . . . or a teacher . . . or just plain invisible. But in every life, there's at least one friend who changes your life. In this collection, writers including Virginia Euwer Wolff, Ann M. Martin,…

Synopsis: fiction

Synopsis: "Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anythign before waking up in a bus full of kids on a field trip. Apparently, he has a girlfriend named Piper, and his best friend is a guy named Leo. They're all students at the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids," as Leo puts it. What did Jason do to end up here? And where is here, exactly? jason doesn't know anything - except that everything seems very wrong. Piper has a secret. Her…

Synopsis: An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution.

Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Nina is imprisoned by the Population Police, who give her the option of helping them identify illegal "third-born" children, or facing death

Synopsis: In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save itself and others like them.

Synopsis: The riveting autobiography of Barrington Irving, the youngest person and the first black pilot to fly solo around the world, speaks to everyone with a dream. -- Publisher's description

Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications arise involving his best friend, a capuchin monkey, and Derek's chronic inability to concentrate on schoolwork.

Synopsis: When the Nazis invade Poland in 1939, Yulian and his mother flee their home. They find momentary refuge in the countryside. But as a Jewish family, they know they won't be safe for long. In desperation, they decide on a risky escape attempt, hiring a guide to take them secretly over the snow-covered Carpathian Mountains to a neighboring country. But a mother and child have never tried this dangerous route before. You will never forget their true…

Synopsis: I created the Star Wars franchise. I am George Lucas. Learn all about this remarkable man, whose accomplishments are truly inspiring, in the continuation of the I AM series. I AM GEORGE LUCAS will follow one man's journey to become the most famous filmmaker in the world. Discover everything you wanted to know about this celebrated movie guru and creator of Star Wars. This book will feature a full-color illustrated cover, one-color illustrations…

Synopsis: Key Features Description When America was a brand new nation, great leaders were drafting important documents and setting up a unique system of government. We call these resourceful Americans the Founding Fathers. When America was a brand new nation, great leaders were drafting important documents and setting up a unique system of government. We call these resourceful Americans the Founding Fathers. Standards RI.3.4. Determine the meaning of…

Synopsis: The Puppyville Talent Show is coming up fast. The puppies can't wait! But Freddy doesn't think he has a special talent. Can he still be part of the show?

Synopsis: When his school counselor insists that he needs better socialization skills after being stuffed into a locker by a bully, middle-schooler Nick finds himself, along with two other misfits, joining the school's lamest club: Safety Patrol.