Synopsis: Unhappy at being sent to stay with his hippie grandmother at the Washington inn she operates, The Intergalactic Bed & Breakfast, Scrub discovers that each room is actually a portal to space and the inn's visitors are aliens who are vacationing on Earth.

Synopsis: After Marvin, a beetle, makes a miniature drawing as an eleventh birthday gift for James, a human with whom he shares a house, the two new friends work together to help recover a Durer drawing stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Synopsis: "Bound to be a series that will appeal to fans of fast-paced mysteries."--SLJ Not many sixth-graders work undercover for the NYPD, but Edmund Xavier Lonnrot, code name Eddie Red, is not just any sixth-grader. A "near-death ice cream experience" lands him as a material witness in the police station with his dad, where the NYPD first discovers Eddie's photographic memory and uncanny sketch-artist abilities. Things get dangerous when Eddie is…

Synopsis: When Newt Newman's football-star brother, Chris, is knocked into a coma during the biggest game of the season, Newt's two best friends keep his mind off of the accident by helping him create the ultimate Halloween costume: Captain Nobody. Newt feels strong and confident in his new getup, so he keeps wearing it after Halloween is over. Soon Newt assumes the role of a hero in a string of exploits that include foiling a robbery and saving a…

Synopsis: Overview: The boy detective is back in another exciting adventure. Encyclopedia Brown is back, protecting Idaville from swindlers, con men, and thieves in Encyclopedia Brown, Super Sleuth. Since 1963, this brainy crime-stopper has been a favorite character among middle-grade readers. Follow the boy detective on ten separate mysteries, complete with answers at the end.

Synopsis: The third sequel to Misty of Chicoteague was also inspired by actual events. The Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, a level 5 nor'easter, struck on the first day of Lent, raging for three days. The real life Misty was pregnant and back at the Beebe ranch on Chincoteague. Temporarily housed in the family's kitchen, Misty weathered the storm just fine, much to the relief of fans world-wide. The Washington Post was one of several papers reporting that…

Synopsis: Raffi's delightful rendition of the classic song about the bus that goes "all around town!"Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Wheels on the Bus perfect for early learning. With its charming illustrations, this is the ideal sing-aloud for a whole new generation of readers.This paperback edition includes sheet music for singing and playing along!

Synopsis: "Join goblins, ghosts, witches, and more in this spooky countdown, as one little girl ventures out into the night for an unforgettable Halloween adventure!" -- Back cover.

Synopsis: Winner at the 2011 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards The Word Collector is a magical, heart-warming story about a young girl who shares her love of words to help people feeling lost and blue. Luna lives high, high up in the sky. So high that her homeland couldn't be seen from the ground. She is an extraordinary little girl, one of a kind. Luna has the most special endearing pastime: she likes to collect words. She prefers beautiful words, funny…

Synopsis: Miss Bindergarten, the world's best kindergarten teacher, is getting ready for another milestone. Tomorrow she and her class will have been together for 100 days. To celebrate, each student must bring "100 of some wonderful, one-hundred-full thing!" At night, while the students go to work assembling their projects, Miss Bindergarten is working, too, making special surprises for the class. The 100th day of kindergarten is bound to be…

Synopsis: Each and every day celebrates a letter of the alphabet with a fun-filled classroom scene. Fans of Jacqueline Rogers' Tiptoe into Kindergarten are sure to enjoy this sequel!

Synopsis: You’re not going to find a more heartwarming and dynamic duo than Pig and Mouse! Join Pig as he learns how to turn his “what if" worries from anxiety to optimism, all with the help of his loving friend Mouse. Mouse has never had a friend quite like Pig. Pig is so incredibly kind, endlessly thoughtful and fabulously fun, but he also has a big secret... he’s a tremendous worrier! When Pig gets the brilliant idea to throw a party for Mouse and…

Synopsis: An artful mixture of fantasy and reality, humor and heart, "Maya Was Grumpy" celebrates the power of imagination and humor to improve moods. Maya wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, tangled in her blanket, and in a crispy, cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. She doesn't want to color or wear her favorite shorts or go outside to play. What's worse, she's determined to share her grumpiness with everyone as she glumps, clumps, and thumps around the…

Synopsis: Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long life (she died at the age of ninety-two) and long after the Civil War brought an end to slavery, this amazing woman was proof of what…

Synopsis: While three bears go for a spin on their bicycle, a naughty little girl enters their house, eats a bowl of porridge, tries out their chairs and beds, and falls asleep.

Synopsis: "Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real…

Synopsis: Brief text and photographs introduce the snail, spider, butterfly, bumblebee, grasshopper, ant, ladybug, and damselfly.

Synopsis: Ollie loves to cook. When he learns that the famous Chef Antonia will visit his second-grade classroom, he can't wait. However, everyone must bring in their family's favorite dish, but Ollie's family doesn't have a favorite. What to do? Full color.

Synopsis: Minnie the monkey is too busy eating spaghetti--all day, in all ways--to play with her friend Freddie.

Synopsis: Follow a noble black colt with a heart of gold in Anna Sewell’s masterpiece, Black Beauty, now featuring original illustrations and a quiz about the main characters.Beauty is the ideal horse: obedient, well-bred, and hard-working. After his humble beginnings alongside his mother in an idyllic English farm, Beauty becomes a coach horse for Squire Gordon at Birtwick Park. His new friends, the gentle Ginger and the wise Merrylegs love to exchange…