Are you smart enough to take over a girl's heart?Leave it to a nine-year-old to get down to the basics about how to win victory with a girl. How to talk to girls is for boys of all ages—from eight to eighty—and the girls they like. So read this book and then you're ready. Good luck!Tips:Comb your hair and don't wear sweatsControl your hyperness (cut down on the sugar if you have to)Don't act desperate

Sometimes your mom seems like the most wonderful woman in the world. Sometimes you think she is mean and wants to ruin your life.Really, it is both.No matter how well you know your mom, chances are she's got a few tricks up her sleeve. Alec Greven may only be ten, but he will set you straight when it comes to figuring out the most important woman in your life.Tips:Don't use your shirt as a napkin or a Kleenex.Don't bring loose wildlife into the house—...

Scared of school? Don't worry. You can be cool and rule!School is hard! There's a lot to know, like where to sit on the bus, how to find your way around the halls, and what to do to make sure you stay on your teacher's good side. Lucky for you Alec Greven has just turned eleven, and he's seen it all. Alec passes down his sixth-grade wisdom and gives advice that will help every student who's starting out or just started out on the wrong foot.Want to rule the school? Alec tel...

Never underestimate the power of the father!You may think you know all the tricks, but ten-year-old Alec Greven knows that when it comes to dads, you have to be on your toes. Some dads are strict, and some are easygoing, but they all have a good side and a bad side. What you get totally depends on Dad's mood and your attitude. So no matter how old you are or how tight you are with the big guy, trust Alec to help you get down to the bottom of what makes your dad tick.Tips:

How do you control your greed, still get what you want, and spread the cheer? Get ready. Santa's almost here!Ten-year-old Alec Greven is the boy to turn to for advice about the jolly guy in the red suit. He knows it's easy to go wild when Santa is on his way and explains how to avoid Santa-trouble. But there's more to Christmas than want, want, want, and Alec reminds us of the greater meaning—giving to others and spreading joy!Tips:There is a 99.999999999% cha...

Written specifically for tween girls age 9 to 12, List Your Self for Girls is full of lists to create and questions to answer about friends, family, guys, school, home, the world, and most important, themselves. With a page for each list, it’s a place for girls to explore and celebrate who they are and discover themselves by filling in the blanks. Making lists and writing down thoughts and feelings will inspire change and help tweens feel good about themselves, giving shape to new...

Her crush seems to be playing with her heart and her mind. Is this real or all in her head?

Meet Max Crumbly in this series from #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renée Russell!Max Crumbly is about to face the scariest place he’s ever been: South Ridge Middle School.There’s a lot that’s great about his new school, but there’s also one big problem—Doug, the school bully whose hobby is stuffing Max in his locker. If only Max could be like the hero in his favorite comics. Unfortunately...

David doesn't know how he ends up in such situations. At the time, it just seems like a great idea. His teacher, Mrs. Gorski, has had aout enough; he can tell by the way her voice changes when she speaks to him. This time, he believes that he has come up with the best idea yet. The perfect plan to make everything better.

English Picture Dictionary with Exercises brings words and images together, making it fun and easy for young readers to improve their vocabulary and reading skills.

Izzy wants to be like Grandpa Mike and make people happy, but the results of Izzy's generosity toward the Braids Girl are not what she expected. What does the Braids Girl really want?Young readers will cheer for Izzy when she at last realizes that the need for love and acceptance is what lies deep in the hearts of us all, no matter our age, race, gender, or social standing.This story of compassion and revelation lovingly demonstrates that despite outward appearance, little ...

Tina wanted to be with Michael as he was the star of the basketball team, but that was not always possible. So Michael came up with a solution, but would it work?Their relationship was growing too, and it became harder and harder to control the urges that teenagers so often have.