Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a TV station. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a TV station.

Aspiring activist Sylvie Schwartz dreams of saving the world. If only the world would cooperate. This series will appeal to kids who want to make a difference, dream big, and want to do great things (it will also appeal to anyone who loves ice cream sundaes or sweet slobbery puppies). No matter what gets in Sylvie’s way, young listeners will root for Sylvie to succeed, project after project. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic W...

Ava’s father has always dreamed of owning his own amusement park. The local townspeople are thrilled when he reopens Ursula’s Funland, until creepy things start happening. Are the ghosts of those who died in a long-ago accident haunting the park? Determined to save the park for her dad, Ava teams up with Oliver—a strange but kind boy who has lived by the park all his life. Together, they try to hunt down whomever—or whatever—is causing all the trouble. Aligned to Common Core standards and ...

Construction equipment has long been a favorite of little readers and D is for Dump Truck takes children on an A to Z exploration of a fun backyard construction site. With bouncy poems for each letter and a glossary in the back, this book brings the thrill of construction up close and personal.

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Water Parks examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and exciting structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Skyscrapers examines the engineering concepts that make these awe inspiring structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Bully the bullfrog lives in a pond full of lilies. The flowers are beautiful, fragrant, and enjoyed by the many other creatures that also inhabit the pond. The pond is a very pleasant place to live. Or it should be. Instead, Bully decides that only he should be able to enjoy the beautiful lilies. He demands that the other inhabitants of the pond leave. And once Bully has the flowers to himself, his selfish behavior almost destroys them. Can anyone stop Bully and his bullying ways? As it tu...

2019 Nominee - Florida Literacy Association Children's Book Award 2018 Nominee - Annie Karcher Best in Rhyme Top 10! Hannah is feeling just a bit peckish and knows exactly what she wants to eat: an A to Z sandwich on thick whole wheat bread! From avocado to zucchini, Hannah's whims throw Mr. McDougal at the cafe into a sandwich-building frenzy. But what happens when Hannah discovers the towering sandwich isn't quite what she ordered? This messy romp through the alphabet will have readers i...

'An absolute winner - sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun.' Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying'Fans of escape rooms, murder mysteries, and soapy reality TV: pick this up! I loved it!' Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author ofThree Dark CrownsAn unforgettable YA murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show by Marissa Me...

Runaway orphan Elizabeth learns about life as a misfit pirate, being brave, and finding a true home in this adventurous and heartwarming series. Tighten your sword belt and get ready for a wild ride as Elizabeth journeys the high seas, investigates a mystery with her friends, and sneaks aboard a ship to find treasure. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.Full contents:Book 1: The Jinx...

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a grocery store. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a grocery store.

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a restaurant. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a restaurant.