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The New York Times bestselling series returns with an even deadlier challenge, as a new enemy is revealed to be searching for The 39 Clues too. Amy and Dan's race to save the hostages continues. Where will it lead them next?
The Vespers have crossed a line. Amy and Dan were devastated when the Vespers kidnapped seven Cahills around the world, holding them hostage until Amy and Dan delivered an impossible ransom. But at least the hostages were Cahills - members of the world's most powerful family, trained to face all odds.
Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter(R), loves adventure! Join him in twelve fun-filled stories as he takes a trip to the firehouse, visits Grandma and Grandpa, adopts a new pet, and so much more! With five minutes of story-time fun--perfect for reading aloud--there's always time for adventure!
Each of these twelve tales includes full-color illustrations on every page. With a sturdy, padded cover, this collection includes lightly adapted versions of 12 favorite Little Critter stories:
The largest ocean liner of her time, Titanic was hailed as the ultimate in luxury travel, with grand dining halls and the latest technology, including an onboard telephone system. She set off on her maiden voyage on 10 April 1912 with more than 2,000 people on board. Just four days later, the ship struck an iceberg off the coast of Canada, and the unthinkable happened: Titanic sank. Find out what caused more than 1,000 people to drown and why the ship was so woefully ill-equipped for such a disaster. Through eyewitness accounts and from evidence found in the wreck, Titanic's fateful voyage has been meticulously pieced together to tell a riveting story of ambition, arrogance and folly.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this retelling of the beloved Thanksgiving TV special! When Peppermint Patty invites herself (and most of her friends) to Charlie Brown's house for Thanksgiving dinner, Charlie Brown reluctantly agrees to make a holiday feast even though he can barely make toast and cold cereal! Can he pull together a memorable meal, or will he and his friends just be grateful when it's over? (c) 2016 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
Song Maker is back and he and his insect friends Long Green, Big Daddy, Slimy, Father Ant, and Mantis are travelling south to learn all about the reason for the special season. And while they are there maybe they'll even learn about that special guy with the red suit, big belly and long white beard.
After enjoying a long winter's nap, a spring breeze awakens Song Maker and his group of friends. They soon discover that all the front yard grass and food have disappeared and they must now venture into the dangerous backyard which is filled with horrible insect-eating creatures. Mantis must fight to protect his friends. Does he survive?
The greatest song making cricket in all of Rhode Island, Song Maker, and his insect friends, Long Green, Big Daddy, Slimy, Father Ant, Mother Ant, Cousin Red and Mantis encounter what they consider to be a family of scary looking beetles. Will they fight and try to hurt one another because they are different looking? When Big Daddy is caught by a hummingbird will he end up being lunch or can his friends save him? Will friendship create a special day in the lives of our insect friends and the burying beetles?
Mother Ant has disappeared. The evil Mantis is blamed. What will happen next? Follow Long Green, Daddy Long Legs, Slimy the Slug and Father Ant as they search for Mother Ant. Will they get there in time?
Learning about space has never been so much fun! An out-of-this-world mix of vintage illustrations and contemporary photos makes this book about space as entertaining to look at as it is to read. With simple information about everything from the planets to animals in space, to the food astronauts eat, A Is for Astronaut is sure to excite young readers' natural curiosity and imagination.
What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the first person to makea wooden clockin this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book includes more than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games that teach kids about the people, experiences, and events that shaped African American history. This expanded edition contains new material throughout, including additional information and biographies. Children will have fun designing an African mask, making a medallion like those worn by early abolitionists, playing the rhyming game "Juba," inventing Brer Rabbit riddles, and creating a unity cup for Kwanzaa. Along the way they will learn about inspiring African American artists, inventors, and heroes like Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Banneker, Rosa Parks, Langston Hughes, and Louis Armstrong, to name a few."
A little mouse's imagination makes his bedtime an exciting adventure, as he takes a fantasy trip to catch crocodiles, ride bucking broncos, and sail where the wind blows.
An illustrated alphabet rhyme that includes the animals from alligator to zebra.
Flossie, a baby Muppet monster, is reluctant at first to accept her babysitter, until she and her brother find out how much fun they can have with her.
Thirteen-year-old Meg envies her sister Molly's beauty and popularity, and these feelings make it difficult for her to cope with Molly's illness and death. "Not simply another story on a subject currently in vogue, this book is memorable as a well-crafted reaffirmation of universal values." -- Horn Book
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are thrilled to visit Wallis Wallace at her new cabin in the Maine wilderness. On their very first day, they see a white wolf and her babies on a cliff. But soon after, the pups are wolf-napped. Can the kids sniff out the culprits? Illustrations.
Snowflake the puppy disappears as her white fur blends right into a mound of snow. Young children can search for snowflake in each illustration!
The Newbery Award winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton--a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.
It's Max's birthday, but his best friend Addie won't be going to his party. Why not? Because Addie is afraid that everyone at the party will laugh at her new haircut. This wacky story about two "true blue" friends is sure to appeal to beginning readers who may worry about how they look in front of their friends. Full color.
Irish folklore comes alive in this tale of two worlds, one real ... the other magical ... Shamus O'Malley, a leprechaun, takes us on a fast-paced adventure filled with suspense, courage and faith. All the while, Christy, a very sick little girl, faces her own challenges with the same courage and faith. Christy's grandfather, Papa O'Shaughnessey, bravely bridges and bonds both worlds together in this timeless and heartwarming adventure. A gift of love and hope for the child in you! ... and the child in your life.
One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies - easily read by children of eight and up - today's youngster is swept right into history.
Albert is a creative and loving boy who is always there for someone in need. Everywhere he goes, he spreads love and happiness to those around him. Follow Albert as he takes you on an amazing journey through his imagination.
Albert is always on the lookout for things to fix. If a hinge is rusty, he oils it. If a roof is leaky, he patches it. When Mr. Jensens old green pickup needs a new motor, Albert hoists up the truck and drops it in. All his neighbors count on Albert to help them. He is never too busy or too tried to help. But one day Albert is too sick to get out of bed. Hes dizzy and his bones ache. When his neighbors find out, they all lend a hand to help Albert. Thanks to his friends, he is quickly on the mend.
Fans of Karen Cushman's witty, satisfying novels will welcome Meggy Swann, newly come to London with her only friend, a goose named Louise. Meggy's mother was glad to be rid of her; her father, who sent for her, doesn't want her after all. Meggy is appalled by London, dirty and noisy, full of rogues and thieves, and difficult to get around in--not that getting around is ever easy for someone who walks with the help of two sticks. Just as her alchemist father pursues his Great Work of transforming base metal into gold, Meggy finds herself pursuing her own transformation. Earthy and colorful, Elizabethan London has its dark side, but it also has gifts in store for Meggy Swann.
Alex and his friends have fun on their visit to the amusement park.
Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in his hair.
His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV!
This handsome new edition of Judith Viorst's classic picture book is sure to charm readers of all ages.
Now that the twins have begun to settle into their new lives at Elm Medona, they delve deeper into The Treasure Chest and uncover more about the Pickworth family, including the disappearance of their great-uncle Thorne and the theft of priceless family artifacts. In this adventure, The Treasure Chest transports Felix and Maisie to tropical St. Croix in 1772. There they meet a young man named Alexander Hamilton who is about to embark on a journey to New York. Felix and Maisie aren't sure why The Treasure Chest has brought them to meet Alexander, but they are determined to not let him out of their sights . . .even if that means stowing away on the very ship he is sailing off on!