Desperate to prove his new found maturity, which only going up a grade can bring, Greg is happy to have his not-quite-so-cool sidekick, Rowley, along for the ride. Three fantastic titles in a box set: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.

    He speaks an unfamiliar language, so the Thea Sisters call Thea Stilton to help figure out how to communicate with him. She sets the mouselings on an exciting journey across the world to hunt for clues about the boy's origins. Could he be prince of the underwater world of Atlantis? It's up to the Thea Sisters to get him home!

    . . .Is it enough to survive middle school?Countdown to a 7th Grade Meltdown1. Your BFF moves away.2. Someone steals your diary and reveals your deepest secrets—to the entire class.3. You have one chance to become a rock star and one chance to totally blow it. Guess what!? All three happened to me! School's a disaster already. Don't get me wrong—I love Brookdale Academy and I have a fabulous crew of friends. (At least, I think I do.) But, if I'm going to survive, I need all the help I can get!

    Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has carefully chosen 35 poems of interest to children and their families. Each poem is beautifully illustrated by Christine Davenier and thoroughly explained by an expert. The gentle introduction, which is divided into sections by season of the year, includes commentary, definitions of important words, and a foreword.

    With breathtaking full-page images, Nic introduces young readers to the beauty and diversity of these amazing insects, from the shockingly bright blue morpho butterfly to the nearly transparent glasswing butterfly to the mouthless luna moth. The simple, engaging text presents both basic information and fun, quirky facts about the insects' appearance, habits, and life cycle--including a double gatefold spread of a butterfly in flight.

    With Amelia, of course, even Christmas is anything but typical!

    But when she meets magical pony Comet, things start looking up. Eleanor and Comet go on lots of adventures together and make many new friends!

    Here too are practical ideas for you to create your own World of Gnome with your children through plays, puppetry, costumes, nature tables, and more!

    Kids will discover how their voice box works, how many bones they have, how thousands of "tasters" on their tongues help them distinguish flavors, how the DNA in their cells is different from everyone else's, and so much more. Filled with astonishing details, this head-to-toe survey of the body is fascinating to read and fun to color!

    A large man in full black armor and holding a crossbow appears out of nowhere. When an arrow strikes a tree right above their heads, Ben and Joseph are forced to run deep into the woods, only to discover an old castle and none other than King Arthur, who offers them refuge. In fact, King Arthur has come forward in time in order to find new Knights for his Round Table Knights who will fight against evil and choose the right. However, defeating medieval black knights, ogres, and dragons won t be what gets the boys knighted. Instead, the real test comes by the choices the boys must make when faced with peer pressure. Finding the courage to do the right thing earns the boys a piece of magical armor (one piece of armor per book) and ultimately makes them Knights of Right! Ideal for children ages 6 10.

    When she falls and scrapes her knee, he calls her a cry baby. When she takes a big bite of pizza and gets some sauce on her cheek, he says she has a goopy face. The teasing makes Katie sad and mad. How can she make the bully stop teasing her? A perfect story to use in the classroom or at home to discuss bullying.

    No one knows where it is, except Katie Woo. But Katie wants to keep the plane. What should she do?

    But the building has been remodeled into the JOKER'S fun house. BATMAN must outwit clown robots and escape deadly amusement rides to make sure that the JOKER does not have the last laugh!

    New American Cursive 2:Eight-page Teaching Guide included125 instruction exercises for excellent penmanship developmentPractice pages include Bible verses and character-building quotesSimplified alphabet, unnecessary strokes eliminatedBound at the top for ease of use by left-handed studentsClear starting dots and arrow directionsIncludes exercises to develop creative writing skillsBlank reproducible practice pages includedFlexible method allows for the individuality of the child

    Peace-themed clothing and accessories are all the rage with the tween set, and this Mad Libs releases just in time to catch the wave on the trend! The twenty-one funny fill-in-the-blank stories about peace, love, friendship, and happiness will inspire peace lovers and make them laugh themselves silly!

    It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's the newest, coolest offering from Stone Arch Books -- DC comics chapter books, featuring the world's greatest superheroes. Superman, the Man of Steel, defeats aliens and supervillains, and rescues Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen. Batman, the Dark Knight, prowls the shadowy streets of Gotham City with his partner, Robin the Boy Wonder, putting fear into the hearts of the bad guys. These original stories, with original art by DC illustrators, will captivate young readers and give them glowing examples of bravery, loyalty, and true heroism. Up, up, and away!

    With simple text and large, outstanding photos, readers will not only be informed, but also gain an appreciation of these awesome phenomenons.

    Isabel Wyatt's enchanting retelling conjures up a rich world of eastern legend, ruled by courtly kings and wise men, and populated by brave princes, faithful elephants and cunning monkeys. The stories tell of great adventures and heroes, of danger and courage, and most importantly of how wisdom and thoughtfulness always triumph over selfishness and greed.This anthology was compiled with children around the age of eight in mind -- children who are embarking on more and more adventures in their own lives, and themselves learning to become clever and brave.

    But a school competition soon helps him to find his own very special talent ! Children with Dyslexia or a learning difficulty often find school a daunting and sometimes terrifying daily task. In an environment where certain skills, like writing and reading, are praised and highlighted more than others, it is important for children to recognise that everyone has a 'special talent' of their own. It encourages other children to be mindful of the differences that exist between their friends and classmates and to be aware that all children, regardless of their talents, learn differently.

    Mindful words are embroidered into the dastaar. Each page turn invites you to adjust your lens, and discover more about what the lion represents to peoples of the world.“When we learn something new, it makes each of us stronger.”Skipping Stones Honor Book Award Winner for Multicultural and International Awareness.

    Did you know that the European eel can migrate far distances simply from memory? Did you know that chimpanzees can learn sign language? Far Out! is packed with interesting facts about animals that can do amazing and humanlike things, such as the dolphin, silverback gorilla, Egyptian vulture, and monarch butterfly.

    Lessons cover topics including patterns, comparing, geometry, place value, measurement, graphing, time and money, and fractions. it also includes a complete answer key, user-friendly activities, and easy-to-follow instructions.Over 4 million in print! Designed by leading experts, books in the Complete Book series help children in grades preschool-6 build a solid foundation in key subject areas for learning succss. Complete Books are the most thorough and comprehensive learning guides available, offering high-interest lessons to encourage learning and full-color illustrations to spark interest. Each book also features challenging concepts and activities to motivate independent study, a fun page of stickers, and a complete answer key to measure performance and guide instruction.

    Kids will learn everything from how polar bears hunt and how wide their paws are to where they live and what they eat in this unique look at one of the world's most beloved endangered species. Also, a side panel on each page tells the story of how this book was made from the recycled paper of a cardboard box, teaching children the process of recycling and showing them what they can do to save the planetand the polar bears! Going green has never been a bigger issue, and with this bookmade of recycled materialkids get to help save the planet and the polar bears by putting into practice what they've just learned!

    Twelve-year-old Brendan's life in the monastery at Kells is not very exciting until Aidan arrives. Suddenly life is one big adventure. In the forest Brendan is rescued from wolves by Aisling, a mysterious green-eyed girl. In the cave of the Dark One, he risks his life to steal the eye of the serpent god, Crom Cruach. Meanwhile Aidan is keeping a secret that will become Brendan's biggest challenge, and the Vikings get nearer and nearer ...This exciting story is brought to life through stunning visuals and includes a section of facts about the real Book of Kells.

    

    All her friends, like the Snow Goose and Mrs Loon, are sitting on their nests, waiting for their eggs to hatch. Poor Posy can't lay an egg of her own, but when she finds a big ugly egg on the ice she takes it under her wing! A baby dragon emerges and the other birds are scared, but they soon find there's a lot to be said for having a fire-breathing friend around at the Arctic Circle . . .The I Am Reading series provides just the right balance of challenge and support for newly independent readers. Large, easy-to-read type, satisfying stories by top writers and cheerful full-colour pictures help children make the transition from picture books to chapter books. Each book includes a bookmark flap, tips for beginner readers and either short numbered chapters or two short stories.

    When the three bears return home, they discover that someone has been eating their porridge and sleeping in their beds. Startled, Goldilocks wakes up in baby bear's bed and runs away.

    Greek gods and heroes emerge from the stories told in this book, as well as the many landmarks and artifacts that were made to honor these ancient figures. Various traditions about the Greek religion, culture, and people are revealed. Readers learn about the structure of Greek city-states and about different traditions and inventions, including those of clothing and jewelry, entertainment, warfare, science and education, agriculture, trade, and transportation.