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The Stupendous Switcheroo #2: Born to Be Bad (The Stupendous Switcheroo #2)
By Mary Winn Heider, Chad Sell. 2024
Switch and his heroic crew of rag-tag, superpowered kids are back! And this highly illustrated sequel has one mission: Operation…
Jailbreak (to Rescue the Parents who were Wrongfully Jailed by a Hero who Might Actually Turn Out to be the Real Villain?!)The Stupendous Switcheroo—Switch for short—used to idolize legendary superhero Vik Valor. He wanted to be just like him: a hero. But now that he has finally gotten used to waking up with new powers every day, Switch isn&’t so sure that Mr. Valor is one of the good guys. How could he be, if he put all of Switch's new friends&’ parents (who happen to be famous supervillains) in jail?Switch is left with only one course of action: Operation Jailbreak. Switch will have to get their families back, if he ever wants to find out the truth about Vik Valor—and himself. What else can you do if the good guys aren't really good? And if your parents are villains, were you born to be bad?Happy Birthday to You (LEGO)
By Random House. 2024
Join a playful birthday party in this hardcover LEGO® storybook based on the happy birthday song!You&’re invited to a surprise…
birthday party featuring a cast of LEGO® minifigures! But before we can celebrate, there are gifts to wrap, pizzas to eat, decorations to hang, and a kitten to rescue. Putting a fun and creative LEGO spin on &“Happy Birthday to You&”, this jacketed hardcover storybook will make a great gift that&’s sure to entertain boys and girls ages 4 and up.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.Windy Night with Wild Horses (Magic Tree House (R) #39)
By Mary Pope Osborne. 2024
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world…
with Jack and Annie--this time to rescue little horses! Perfect for readers ages 6-9!The wind started to blow. . . and a new magical journey unfolds when the tree house lands in Mongolia, Jack and Annie can hear the drum beat of horses hoofs. The little horses of Mongolia are returning from near extinction and the kids get to meet the people who take care of them. But the horses are still in danger with wolves nearby. . . Can Jack and Annie protect the last of the little horses? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: Relive the original adventures brought to life with art by Kelly & Nichole MatthewsIf you're looking for Merlin Mission #39: Dark Day in the Deep Sea, it was renumbered as Merlin Mission #11 when the series was rebranded in 2017.Katie Ledecky: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
By Shana Corey. 2024
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar American Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky. Little…
Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!Young readers will be inspired by Katie Ledecky—the world record-breaking American swimmer and two-time winner of the AP Female Athlete of the Year Award—as they read her Little Golden Book Biography and cheer her on at the Summer Olympics in Paris.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Simone BilesMisty CopelandJackie RobinsonOnce Upon a Sari
By Zenia Wadhwani. 2024
A picture book about a little girl who gets into her mom's saris and makes a glorious, colorful mess and…
discovers the memories attached to each sari.Avani is having a wonderful time looking at all of her mother's saris, but she soon realizes she's made a big mess.When her mom comes in, Avani expects a scolding, but instead, her mom sits down with her and tells her about the memories associated with each sari: memories of weddings and celebrations, memories of when and where the sari came from. And, in case of one very special sari, memories that were passed down from her parents and grandparents. A beautiful and vibrant reflection on how what we wear connects us to big and small moments in our lives, Once Upon a Sari is a colorful feast for the eyes and the heart.I'm Afraid, Said the Leaf
By Danielle Daniel. 2024
A touching, playful exploration of empathy and interdependency from an acclaimed author and illustrator.I&’m afraid, Said the leaf. / You&’re…
not alone, Said the tree. But who will comfort a nervous bird, a lonely crab, a lost wolf? How can a horse find warmth, a snail some cheer, a child some rest? Through a series of amusing and soothing exchanges, this deceptively simple and profound picture book depicts different pairings to celebrate interconnectedness and underlines the importance of caring for every living organism to ensure a strong and healthy natural world. I&’m Afraid, Said the Leaf invites young readers to understand that we all need each other for support and survival — and that we're all stronger together.A Window into the Ocean Twilight Zone: Twenty-Four Days of Science at Sea
By Michelle Cusolito. 2024
Want a front-row seat to cutting-edge ocean twilight zone technology? Climb aboard for twenty-four days of photo-illustrated science at sea!…
A fascinating middle-grade STEM book.Join scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and international partner organizations on a research trip to study the ocean twilight zone using the newest technologies. Science writer Michelle Cusolito takes you along for the voyage of a lifetime. From moving onto the ship and unpacking equipment to facing massive storms while in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, this book details the fascinating equipment used to study the deep ocean as well as day-to-day details such as what you eat on a Spanish research ship. Meet people and animals and learn more at sea than you ever imagined!&“From word one, Cusolito puts the reader smack into the action. Captivating creatures abound, coupled with important insights that impact our understanding of the ocean&’s role in our planet&’s sustainability. Perfectly titled, this book throws a window wide open, giving us an intimate look into the twilight zone.&” —Tanya Lee Stone, Sibert Medalist & NAACP Image Award Winner&“Michelle Cusolito captures the essence of high-seas research in A Window into the Ocean Twilight Zone. She skillfully guides the reader through what it&’s like to be a scientist at sea—the anticipation of departure, the challenges of heavy weather, and the thrill of discovery in one of the ocean&’s most remote and mysterious regions. In the process, she underscores the urgency behind advancing knowledge of Earth&’s last frontier—the ocean.&”—Peter de Menocal, President and Director of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution&“This spellbinding, real-life adventure will whisk you away with a team of scientists as they explore the wonders of the twilight zone. Michelle is a perfect guide to this remote realm and brilliantly shows what it's like to be a scientist working in challenging conditions. You&’ll learn about the importance of teamwork and patience, find out about the exciting technologies scientists use to study the deep sea, and see how discoveries about our living planet are made. This book will spark curiosity and is perfect for budding scientists.&”—Dr. Helen Scales, marine biologist and author of books for kids and adults, including What a Shell Can Tell and The Brilliant AbyssLeaf Jumpers
By Carole Gerber. 2004
This vibrant poem celebrates the beauty of autumn while inviting us all to go ahead and jump in that big,…
colorful, pile of fall leaves. Leslie Evan&’s bold artwork brings together gold, orange, yellow, red, and brown leaves into a literary pile creating the magic of autumn for young readers. The poetic text gives simple facts about different types of fall leaves making it easy for readers to identify leaves ranging from red maple to sycamore by color, shape, and other characteristics. Informative and fun, Carole Gerber brings us a wonderful introduction to seasons and science for the earliest of leaf jumpers.Queen of Freedom: Defending Jamaica (True Adventures)
By Catherine Johnson. 2020
THE THRILLING TRUE STORY OF HOW ONE WOMAN MASTERMINDED SLAVE RESISTANCE to British rule in eighteenth-century Jamaica - part of…
the True Adventures series1720. Blue Mountains, windward Jamaica. High above the army camps and plantations of the British Empire, a group of ex-slaves - called Maroons are building a new home for themselves.When British soldiers enter the forests to hunt them down, one of the Maroons will lead the fight against them - Queen Nanny, a 'wise woman' with a reputation for ancient obeah magic, and a guerrilla fighter of genius. Under her generalship, her people will make a do-or-die defence of their freedom.Ice Cream Town (Step into Reading)
By Margaret Buckley. 2024
What a sweet treat--a cool Step 2 reader all about ice cream for eager new readers and fans of Ice…
Cream Soup!This rhyming reader takes kids on a tour of the fantastical Ice Cream Town, where everything is made of ice cream! Fancy a ride on the ice cream train, a dip in the ice cream lake, or a visit to the ice cream park? It&’s all possible in Ice Cream Town, where the sweetest dreams come true!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Lionel Messi: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
By Roberta Ludlow. 2024
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi! Little Golden…
Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time! This Little Golden Book Biography about the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Simone BilesJackie RobinsonMisty CopelandTryouts: (A Graphic Novel) (The Brinkley Yearbooks #2)
By Sarah Sax. 2024
It's warm up time in this newest installment in the Brinkley Yearbook series. Will Alexandra make the cut and help…
the historically boys baseball team defend their 9-year championship title?Alexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball with her older brothers for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it&’s the end of the road for Al and the sport she loves. Until, that is, her friend Sammy suggests that Al try out for the middle school team—a team that has always been boys-only. Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but to her surprise, the coach is delighted by her interest. When Al makes the team, it seems like everything is going to work out. But with a tenth consecutive championship on the line for Brinkley Middle School and a team that can&’t seem to get along, will their season ground out faster than Al can say &“home run&”?Game On! (Step into Reading)
By Steve Foxe. 2024
Join the LEGO© City Stunt Team in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader!Children ages 4 to 8 will…
love reading about the LEGO© City Stunt Team as they compete to be in a racing video game in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.One Cool Duck #3: Summer Games (One Cool Duck #3)
By Mike Petrik. 2024
Duck and the gang have built the FAR OUT FORT and now they are playing a mega game of Capture…
the Flag--in the third installment of this &“cool&” graphic chapter book series, perfect for fans of Dog Man.Duck and the gang are joined by Rhino, Turtle, Frog and the rest of the kids from the Cool Caboose in a mega game of capture the flag! If they get tagged by the other team, they are out of the game. The object is to capture the other teams flag! Mike Petrik is at his best as members of both teams try and outsmart each other. With plenty of excitement and the tension and high stakes kids adore, everyone races to the finish. But who wins? In three short chapters, perfect for readers just gaining confidence, Duck and friends once again show that being cool is never about being mean!Hippo Park graphic chapter books are ideal for beginner and newly independent readers, with approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension.Code Name Kingfisher
By Liz Kessler. 2023
A young girl learns of her grandmother and great-aunt&’s involvement in the Dutch Resistance during World War II in this…
heartbreaking middle grade story of family, history, resilience, and hope from acclaimed author Liz Kessler.Thirteen-year-old Liv&’s beloved ninety-two-year-old grandmother, Oma, is moving into a home where she can be cared for as her dementia worsens. As Liv helps her father empty Oma&’s house, she finds an old chest which opens up a whole world that Liv never knew about: the hidden world of Oma&’s childhood. Through the letters and other mementos, Liv learns that Oma, given name Mila, had a sister, Eva, that no one in Liv&’s family ever knew about. In 1942, Mila and Eva are sent away from their parents to a non-Jewish family so they will survive the war. Twelve-year-old Mila believes that they will soon be reunited with their parents and go back to their normal lives, but fourteen-year-old Eva knows better, and soon gets involved in the Resistance. Eva takes on more and more dangerous assignments until a betrayal forces her to decide between running away with her sister or fully committing to mission. Tragedy strikes, and Mila goes to England on her own to restart her life from scratch, vowing never to talk about her childhood again. In the present day, Liv reads how Mila builds something new from the shattered pieces of her childhood while giving beloved Oma all the support she can. Both Liv and Mila grapple with loyalty, family, and love as they discover what it means to be brave and go above and beyond to offer someone else a life of dignity, happiness, and freedom.Help your eight-year-old build resilience, improve their mindset, and broaden their minds with this exciting collection of over 100 head-scratching…
puzzles!Whether you&’re a teacher or parent, finding new and exciting ways to stimulate your child&’s mind over the summer has never been easier! Specifically designed for eight-year-old children, Brain Games for 8 Year Olds is packed to the brim with a variety of captivating activities and brain-teasers, including: Sudoku puzzles Mazes Picture codes And so much more! Written by an internationally bestselling puzzle author, Brain Games for 8 Year Olds is the perfect mix of zany entertainment and mind-bending games to keep your child engaged and delighted as they learn and sharpen new skills.With Dad
By Richard Jackson. 2024
A boy with a father in the military reflects on cherished memories of a camping trip with Dad in this…
warm, reassuring picture book.Written by acclaimed author Richard Jackson and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca, this timeless story is a perfect Father&’s Day tribute.A red Jeep on a dirt road, two sets of hands on the wheel; fresh-caught trout grilling over a fire; a night in a sleeping bag, the moon glowing outside the tent. Camping with his dad near Michigan&’s Au Sable river, a young boy collects these indelible memories, and more.Now war has called his father away, to drive a different kind of Jeep, and the memories are even more precious. One day soon, he hopes, Dad will come home, and they&’ll be headed back into the woods, off to make more. Acclaimed editor and author Richard Jackson drew from his own experience for this tender story about the lasting impact of quality time with a parent, especially poignant for military families. Caldecott Medalist and Sibert Honoree Brian Floca&’s warm, lively illustrations pair perfectly with Jackson&’s timeless words.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionDiscover the perfect summer bridge book containing over 100 engaging and educational problems to help your fourth grader strengthen their…
critical thinking and toughen their minds.Whether you&’re a teacher or parent, finding new and exciting ways to stimulate your child&’s mind has never been easier! Designed especially for nine-year-old children, Brain Games for 9 Year Olds is packed with a variety of captivating activities and brain-teasers, including: Sudoku puzzles Mazes Picture codes And so much more! Written by an internationally bestselling puzzle author, Brain Games for 9 Year Olds is the perfect mix of zany entertainment and mind-bending games to keep your child engaged and delighted as they sharpen their logic and learn new skills.Strengthen your fifth grader's logic skills with this unique collection of over 100 engaging and educational illustrated problems!Whether you&’re a…
teacher or parent, finding the perfect summer bridge book to build your child's resilience and improve their mindset has never been easier! Created especially for 10-year-old kids, Brain Games for 10 Year Olds is packed to the brim with a variety of captivating activities and brain-teasers, including: Sudoku puzzles Mazes Picture codes And so much more! Written by an internationally bestselling puzzle author, Brain Games for 10 Year Olds is the fantastic mix of zany entertainment and mind-bending games to keep your child engaged and delighted as they challenge their minds and learn new skills.Dungeoneer Adventures 3: Quest for the Wishing Stone (Dungeoneer Adventures #3)
By Ben Costa, James Parks. 2024
The Last Kids on Earth gets a fantasy twist in this third book in the highly illustrated middle grade Dungeoneer…
Adventures series following Coop and his friends as they sneak along on their professors&’ quest to save Eem.Hero dungeoneer Shane Sandar has been missing for weeks, and the professors at Dungeoneer Academy fear the worst: that he&’s met a terrible fate at the hands of the villainous exiles. When Coop Cooperson and his best buds on the Green Team discover their professors are taking a dangerous voyage to try and rescue Shane—and closing Dungeoneer Academy in the process—they know they can&’t let their professors go alone, so they secretly tag along. It&’s not long before the professors are captured, which leaves it up to Coop, Oggie, Mindy, Daz, and unlikely new ally Zeke to try to rescue Shane Sandar, help their beloved professors, and save the Land of Eem from the terrible fate the exiles are planning. But can a ragtag group of junior dungeoneers stop a group whose leader is pursuing the power of the Wishing Stone, the most powerful magic in all the land?