Best of
Chapter-Books

2010

Because of Mr. Terupt


Rob Buyea - 2010
    There’s . . . Jessica, the new girl, smart and perceptive, who’s having a hard time fitting in; Alexia, a bully, your friend one second, your enemy the next; Peter, class prankster and troublemaker; Luke, the brain; Danielle, who never stands up for herself; shy Anna, whose home situation makes her an outcast; and Jeffrey, who hates school.Only Mr. Terupt, their new and energetic teacher, seems to know how to deal with them all. He makes the classroom a fun place, even if he doesn’t let them get away with much . . . until the snowy winter day when an accident changes everything—and everyone.--jacket description

Justin Bieber: Our World


Millie Rowlands - 2010
    Filled with fun quizzes, all the latest gossip, gorgeous photos, and even a pull-out poster, this must-have scrapbook brings Justin's “favorite girls” closer to their idol than ever before!

The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung Fu Cavemen from the Future


Dav Pilkey - 2010
    When Ook, Gluk, and their little dinosaur pal Lily are pulled through a time portal to 2222, they discover a future world that's even more devastated than their own. Luckily, they find a friend in Master Wong, a martial arts instructor who trains them in the ways of kung fu. Now all they have to do is travel back in time 502,223 years and save the day!

Big Nate: In a Class by Himself


Lincoln Peirce - 2010
    REALLY big things.But life doesn't always go your way just because you're awesome.Trouble always seems to find him, but Nate keeps his cool no matter what.He knows he's great. A fortune cookie told him so.For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Here comes BIG NATE, accidental mischief maker and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.

Who Was Rosa Parks?


Yona Zeldis McDonough - 2010
    This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." This biography has black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Geronimo Stilton Special Edition: The Hunt for the Curious Cheese


Geronimo Stilton - 2010
    Rodents were suddenly getting sick with stomachaches, hiccups, and weird green warts -- and it seemed to be related to cheese! We mice eat a lot of cheese, so this was serious. My detective friend, Hercule Poirat, asked me to help him investigate. Could we solve this mystery and save our city?BONUS! After the story, read an extra Mini Mystery adventure and jokes galore!

Chewy And Chica


Ellen Miles - 2010
    Especially when Lizzie acts like she knows everything about dogs and Charles just doesn't want to listen. Fortunately, in this Special Edition, there are TWO chihuahuas to foster. Charles and Lizzie each agree to take one and see who can train theirs more successfully. Will the Peterson household make it through this sibling rivalry?

Belle The Mysterious Message (Disney Princess)


Kitty Richards - 2010
    There are so many rooms to explore in the elaborate castle-including an amazing library. This may not be so bad after all! Things get even more interesting when Belle discovers a secret message hidden in one of the books. She soon realizes she's hot on the trail of a decades-old mystery! Will Belle, with the help of Lumiere, an enchanted candelabrum, and a teacup named Chip, be able to solve this beastly case?

Not a Good Look


Nikki Carter - 2010
    Sunday Tolliver is this close to making her music industry career dreams come true-until her mother spends her entire college fund. Now Sunday's only chance to get to college means slaving as a "personal assistant" to her diva cousin, Dreya. And since Dreya just got the record deal of a lifetime and an upcoming tour with hip-hop's biggest rapper, Truth, Sunday is sure Dreya's ego-trippin', among other things, couldn't get worse. But when bad boy Truth starts pushing up on Sunday and her life becomes "Paparazzi Blogs Gone Wild," a jealous Dreya is on the warpath. Can Sunday make the right moves before her dreams go up in smoke for good? Praise for Nikki Carter "Step to This is hot, it's new, it's now...with characters that leap from the pages, it's absolutely a must-read." --Monica McKayhan, Essence bestselling author"Nikki Carter is a fresh, new voice." --ReShonda Tate Billingsley, Essence bestselling author"Literally and figuratively, drama is on high alert in the first installment of Nikki Carter's hot new teen series, The Fab Life. An undeniable page-turner, Not A Good Look is sure to capture the attention of every teen who's ever dreamed of becoming hip-hop's next overnight superstar. Readers are certain to fall in love with Sunday and her diva cousin, Dreya, just as fast as the many cute boys in their lives." --Mitzi Miller, Essence(c) bestselling author

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912


Lauren Tarshis - 2010
    The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever.Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this new fictional series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!

Tangled: The Junior Novelization


Irene Trimble - 2010
    . . lots of hair, when Disney Tangled comes to theaters Holiday 2010! The Junior Novelization retells the complete story of the swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy—and features eight pages of full-color movie stills.

The Rose Cottage Tales


Emily Bearn - 2010
    But the holidays are upon them, and it seems to be the time of year when Arthur and Lucy, the disheveled human children of Rose Cottage, and bumbling veteran hero General Marchmouse are most likely to get into trouble. Tumtum and Nutmeg want to make things right, but first they'll have to outwit a wicked mouse named Purple Claw, face a crazed circus ringmaster, and even save Christmas!In three delightful new adventures, Tumtum and Nutmeg prove that big heroes come in tiny packages.

Who Was Jim Henson?


Joan Holub - 2010
    He created puppets like none ever seen before, with expressive fabric faces and rod-controlled arms. His Muppets became world-renowned celebrities and formed the backbone of a media empire. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this easy-to-read biography will be published twenty years after Henson's untimely death.

Cinderella The Great Mouse Mistake (Disney Princess)


Ellie O'Ryan - 2010
    Unfortunately, Cinderella gets in big trouble because he picked the flowers from Lady Tremaine's garden. Cinderella takes Gus into town to replace the rosebush, but she doesn't realize that it's the day of the village fair. In all of the excitement, Gus accidentally knocks over the giant cake made for the royal family! Luckily, Jaq, Luke, Perla, and the rest of the mice join in to help bake a delicious new desert. But will it taste as good as it looks?

Bink & Gollie


Kate DiCamillo - 2010
    Setting out from their super-deluxe tree house and powered by plenty of peanut butter (for Bink) and pancakes (for Gollie), they share three comical adventures involving painfully bright socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion. No matter where their roller skates take them, at the end of the day they will always be the very best of friends.

Tiana The Grand Opening


Helen Perelman - 2010
    The grand opening is just around the corner, and all of Tiana's friends and family will be there, along with a famous food critic! But suddenly everything starts to go wrong. Her bandleader Louis loses his prized trumpet. Then the power goes out after the guests arrive. Will the princess be able to fix things in time, or will her big night be a royal disaster?

Chocolate Dreams


Helen Perelman - 2010
    In Chocolate Dreams, Cocoa the Chocolate Fairy is blamed for the missing chocolate eggs—but really it’s the sour troll Mogu who stole them! Can Cocoa save the chocolate eggs and restore the balance of Sugar Valley?

The Lost Children


Carolyn Cohagan - 2010
    She's given a new pair every week by her father, a sullen man known best for his insistence that the citizens in town wear gloves at all times. A world away, the children of Gulm have been taken. No one knows where they might be, except the mysterious and terrifying leader of the land: The Master. He rules with an iron fist, using two grotesque creatures to enforce his terrible reign. When a peculiar boy named Fargus shows up on Josephine's property and then disappears soon afterward, she follows him without a second thought and finds herself magically transported to Gulm. After Fargus introduces her to his tough-as-nails friend Ida, the three of them set off on an adventure that will test everything Josephine has ever thought about the rules of the universe, leading to a revelation about the truth of the land of Gulm, and of Josephine's own life back home.

Belle the Birthday Fairy


Daisy Meadows - 2010
    But icy Jack Frost can't even enjoy his own birthday! He's determined that no one else will enjoy it either, so he steals Belle's three magic charms. Now it's a very unhappy birthday to . . . everyone!Can Rachel and Kirsty help save birthday bashes everywhere? Or is Belle's magic lost forever?Find the magic items in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save birthdays!

The World of Beverly Cleary Collection - 15 Book Ultimate Boxed Set! Ramona and More! (Beverly Cleary)


Beverly Cleary - 2010
    Mouse, henry Huggins, henry and Beezus, Henry and Ribsy, Ribsy, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Beezus and Ramon, Ramona’s World, and Ellen Tebbits.

Thea Stilton Collection: Books 1-5


Thea Stilton - 2010
    

The Unstoppable Ramona and Beezus (Beezus and Ramona, #5-8)


Beverly Cleary - 2010
    Four fantastic books about these much-loved sisters in one bumper editionBeezus and Ramona are sisters, and sisters are supposed to love each other - right? Wrong! Ramona thinks she's being helpful but as far as Beezus is concerned, she's just an embarrassing and annoying little pest.The Unstoppable Beezus and Ramona contains the second four Beezus and Ramona books in one edition.

Red Zone


Tiki Barber - 2010
    Full of focus and determination, every player is at his best, and the team is working better together than ever before. But when a bout of chicken pox threatens to overtake the team, will their playoff dreams disappear?

Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates


David Moskowitz - 2010
    This book is a must-have for nature lovers of all ages and skill levels.Covers Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, Idaho, and western MontanaMore than 180 species described in detailMore than 460 color photographs shot in the wildSilhouettes and track keys for quick identificationMore than 200 original scale drawings of tracks and track patterns92 range mapsClear color-coded layout

Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot


Anna Branford - 2010
    This is not just a SILLY WISH. It is instead the start of a VERY IMPORTANT idea. But what she needs is a PLOT. A BRILLIANT plot. Introducing readers to a new warm and loveable character, Violet Mackerel’s Brilliant Plot is a story not to be missed.

The Great Big Enormous Book of Tashi


Anna Fienberg - 2010
    He escaped from a war lord and flew to this country on the back of a swan. He's as brave as he's clever, and he tells the best stories ever! Giants, ghosts, withches ... Bandits, demons, monsters ... Tashi is always ready for anything. This book contains 32 of his dare-devil adventures!

It's Raining Cupcakes


Lisa Schroeder - 2010
    But when Isabel’s mother decides to open up a cupcake shop across town, Isabel is once again stuck in Willow for the summer…until she learns of a baking contest where the finalists get an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to compete in the final bake-off. But Sophie is also entering the contest, and Isabel’s mother has reservations. Can Isabel finally realize her dreams of leaving Willow without hurting two of the most important people in her life?

The Deep


Anthony Doerr - 2010
    Set in Detroit during the Depression, Doerr tells the affecting story of Tom, meant to die of a weak heart before he is 18, who is cossetted by his mother, but shown a world of possibilities by the flame-haired Ruby.Fast Fiction: A selection of masterful short stories from 4th Estate short story collections, and the best talent from The Sunday Times authors, available to purchase as single story ebooks.

Your Question For Author Here


Jon Scieszka - 2010
    Jon Scieszka's Guys Read initiative was founded on a simple premise: that young guys enjoy reading most when they have reading they can enjoy. And out of this comes a series that aims to give them just that. Ten books, arranged by theme, featuring the best of the best where writing for kids is concerned. Each book is a collection of original short stories, but these aren't your typical anthologies—each book is edgy, inventive, visual, and one-of-a-kind, featuring a different theme for guys to get excited about.Funny Business is based around the theme of—what else—humor, and if you're familiar with Jon and Guys Read, you already know what you're in store for: ten hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before you're through, you'll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the world's largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their son's room to a biker; the only kid in his middle school who hasn't turned into a vampire, wizard, or superhero; and more. And the contributor list includes bestselling author, award winners, and fresh new talent alike: Mac Barnett, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, Kate DiCamillo (writing with Jon Scieszka), Paul Feig, Jack Gantos, Jeff Kinney, David Lubar, Adam Rex, and David Yoo.Guys Read is all about turning young readers into lifelong ones—and with this book, and each subsequent installment in the series, we aim to leave no guy unturned.

Nobody Wants to Play with a Ball Hog


Julie Gassman - 2010
    He's a perfect shot! Since he can't miss, he quits passing to his teammates. Soon the other teams figure out how to stop him, and his teammates get mad. When will Tyler learn that nobody wants to play with a ball hog?

Andi's Pony Trouble


Susan K. Marlow - 2010
    Now children ages 6 - 8 can join in on the fun! With the Circle C Beginnings series, popular author Susan K. Marlow introduces first and second grade readers to the young Andi Carter, who--at age six--is eager to grow up and experience the exciting Wild West of the late 1800s. In Andi's Pony Trouble, Andi wants a horse of her own more than anything in the world, but her mother says she's too young. Forced to ride the hand-me-down pony, Coco, Andi sets out to show her family that she's ready for her own horse.

iSaved Your Life! (iCarly, #7)


Peter Tibbals - 2010
    

My Happy Life


Rose Lagercrantz - 2010
    She's happy because she's she's going to start school. Dani has been waiting to go to school her whole life. Then things get even better - she meets Ella by the swings. After that, Dani and Ella do everything together. But then somethings happens that Dani isn't prepared for.

Far Away Across the Sea


Toon Tellegen - 2010
    Ahlberg's delicate illustrations perfectly complement the beautiful and evocative writing.

Judy Moody / Judy Moody Gets Famous! / Judy Moody Saves the World! / Judy Moody Predicts the Future / Doctor Judy Moody / Judy Moody Declares Independence! / Judy Moody Around the World in 8 1/2 Days / Judy Moody Goes to College (Judy Moody #1-8)


Megan McDonald - 2010
    Judy Moody 2. Judy Moody Gets Famous! 3. Judy Moody Saves the World! 4. Judy Moody Predicts the Future 5. Doctor Judy Moody 6. Judy Moody Declares Independence! 7. Judy Moody Around the World in 8 and A Half Days 8. Judy Moody Goes to College

My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories


Heidi Hess Saxton - 2010
    It uses selections from the actual text of the highly respected and readable New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, including stories from the Deuterocanonical Books.Along with stories from actual Bible text, ""My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories"" includes additional elements. Each of these elements will help encourage the child to talk to God, to understand the meaning of new words from the passage, to learn quotes from saints and other important figures, and to go deeper in their faith by cross-referencing the CCC and applying the lesson to their lives. With its thorough teaching of Catholic faith, Bible stories, and classic art, this Bible Storybook will be a welcome addition to Catholic homes, schools, and churches.

The Magic Princess Dress


Gwyneth Rees - 2010
    When Ava enters Marietta's dress shop on the hunt for her missing cat, she has no idea how magical it will be - but before she knows it, she's trying on a beautiful Princess Bridesmaid dress, only to be whisked away to Fairytale Land - where Cinderella is about to get married, and her Fairy Godmother is about to turn Ava's cat into something a lot less cute and fluffy. From the award-winning and bestselling author of the FAIRY DUST books comes this exciting new series that no little girl will be able to resist.

Stormy


J. Elizabeth Mills - 2010
    Hannah is a know-it-all and her horse, Casey, wins every jumping competition she enters. Becky has no blue ribbons because her horse, Stormy, has trouble jumping certain fences - like the ones with flower boxes.One day Hannah has an accident and cannot ride! This is Becky's chance to win, if she can help Stormy overcome her fear of fences. Although Hannah offers Becky tons of riding advice, it is hard for Becky to admit that little-miss-perfect may be right.

Ally the Dolphin Fairy


Daisy Meadows - 2010
    The Ocean Fairies must find the shells . . . and their animal friends!Ally's dolphin friend, Echo, is guarding a shell near the aquarium. Can Rachel and Kirsty help track him down?Find the missing creature in each book and help save the ocean magic!

Bellyache: A Delicious Tale


Crystal Marcos - 2010
    As Peter is transported to a mysteriously delicious, faraway land, a curious people known as the Candonites, some of whom have no time for a non-Candonite, will teach Peter a lesson on what it means to be different and what it means to forgive.For ages 7 and up.~2013 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree~2012 USA BEST BOOK AWARDS Award-Winning Finalist in both categories of Children's Fiction & Children's Book Series

Enemy Rising


Tracey West - 2010
    The evil ninja was said to have mysterious powers. And no ninja who had faced him had lived to talk about it. And now his shadow loomed over Hiro's remote mountain village. Fujita sought an ancient amulet that would bring him one step closer to absolute power over the Kenkoro kingdom. Hiro and the rest of the Hinata family had to find the amulet first. But Hiro still had much to learn, and many ninja skills to master. How could a young ninja-in-training help defeat the most evil ninja in the kingdom?

The Big Mix-Up


Janey Louise Jones - 2010
    She is absolutely sure it is going to be the most brilliant day ever because the shop is so fabulously glamorous and she'll get to chat to customers all day. But things start to go wrong when Poppy gets a bit carried away with all the village gossip she hears! Find out how Poppy becomes the biggest gossip in the village and whether or not her friends will ever forgive her for spreading rumours? Join Poppy as she learns that you shouldn't believe everything you hear, and you certainly shouldn't repeat it - especially if it is just village gossip!

Children's Book of Music [With CD (Audio)]


Deborah Lock - 2010
    In this clear and lively introduction to music history, readers take a chronological journey around the world, exploring the sounds and rhythms of different cultures, the development of instruments, and the progression of musical styles. From the beginnings of music for ritual or magical purposes to the technological developments that have taken modern music in new directions, children will discover the fascinating history of music and how it has become an international exchange of ideas. The book also includes a bonus CD, featuring a selection of music from around the world.

Rani: Two Friendship Tales (Includes: Tales of Pixie Hollow, #5)


Lisa Papademetriou - 2010
    But Rani doesn’t know what those treasures might be—and meanwhile, Pixie Hollow is getting very damp!Rani in the Mermaid Lagoon Poor Rani! It isn’t easy being the only fairy in Pixie Hollow without wings. In fact, she isn’t sure she belongs with the other fairies at all. Rani’s search for a new home leads her underwater, deep into the lagoon, where the mermaids live. Rani doesn’t quite fit in with the mermaids, either. But maybe they can help her find out who her true friends are!

Aquatan


Mac Park - 2010
    Only a boy and his dogbot defend the wall and protect Earth.Kai Masters. Border Guard and beast battler.When dead fish covered in glowing moss wash up on the beach, Kai knows it's time for battle.Was Kai right to choose the Torpedo Bowshot to battle the water beast? Will it work against toxic jellyfish? Will it be enough to take on a wave attack?Fast-paced and loaded with high energy, Boy vs Beast takes reading to young boys on their terms.

How to Train Your Dragon: The Chapter Book


J.E. Bright - 2010
    But Hiccup isn't as brawny as his friends and fails miserably at dragon training. So he invents a new weapon that can take down the fiercest dragon in the sky--and when it actually works Hiccup has a choice to make. Can he really kill a dragon? Or will he make a new friend instead?

Family Squeeze: Tales of Hope and Hilarity for a Sandwiched Generation


Phil Callaway - 2010
    But no one told you about the squeeze. You’re in the “Middle Ages”–sandwiched between the “greatest generation” and the “gimme” generations, busily juggling both with no relief in sight. Children are driving, and parents are not. Money is tight and so are your favorite jeans. And things that never ached before are beginning to give you trouble! For every baby boomer who wonders if it’s possible to navigate the Middle Ages with grace and style, Phil Callaway offers plenty of hope and a little hilarity, too. Because there’s nothing like a smile to make wrinkles less noticeable.The author of Who Put My Life on Fast Forward? and Laughing Matters offers this lighthearted look at the challenges of the middle years — and promises that while we can’t slow down the aging process, we can ease the worries it brings by focusing on what really matters most.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Usborne Very First Reading 16 Books Box Set Collection Pack


Mairi Mackinnon - 2010
    Usborne Very First Reading 16 Books Box Set Collection Pack RRP: £79.84 Mairi Mackinnon   Titles In This Set Pirate Pat (First Reading) (Usborne Very First Reading) The Dressing Up Box (First Reading) (Usborne Very First Reading) Dog Diary (First Reading) Dog Diary (First Reading) The Queen Makes a Scene (First Reading) Stop That Cow (First Reading) Moon Zoom (First Reading) Run Rabbit Run (First Reading) Late Night at the Zoo (First Reading) Wild School (First Reading) Circus Under the Sea (First Reading) The Monster Diner (First Reading) Knight Fight (First Reading) Mr Mystery (First Reading) Parent's guide Grizzly Bear Rock (First Reading) Parents Guide

Very First Reading Slipcase with Parents Notes


Mairi Mackinnon - 2010
    Usborne Very First Reading 16 Books Box Set Collection PackTitles In This Set:Pirate Pat (First Reading) (Usborne Very First Reading) The Dressing Up Box (First Reading) (Usborne Very First Reading) Dog Diary (First Reading) Dog Diary (First Reading) The Queen Makes a Scene (First Reading) Stop That Cow (First Reading) Moon Zoom (First Reading) Run Rabbit Run (First Reading) Late Night at the Zoo (First Reading) Wild School (First Reading) Circus Under the Sea (First Reading) The Monster Diner (First Reading) Knight Fight (First Reading) Mr Mystery (First Reading) Parent's guide Grizzly Bear Rock (First Reading) Parents Guide

Field Trip Mysteries: On the Bus, On the Case


Steve Brezenoff - 2010
    Four fun kids find themselves in the middle of a mystery on every school field trip they take! Visual and verbal clues are sprinkled throughout the story to help the reader solve the mystery before the kids do.

Lucky: Maris, Mantle, and My Best Summer Ever


Wes Tooke - 2010
    He loves the purity of the sport, the sound of the crack of a bat, and the smell of freshly cut grass in the stadium. And more than anything, he loves the New York Yankees. So when he becomes a bat boy for the team during the summer of 1961, it is a dream come true. Lucky gives readers baseline box seats to one of the most memorable seasons in sports history, and as Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris compete in their legendary home-run race, Louis learns that the heroes he looks up to can teach him life lessons that will change him forever.

The Sweet Shoppe Mystery


Susan Cappadonia Love - 2010
    

Martha Speaks: Martha on the Case


Jamie White - 2010
    Facing accusations from Alice's brother and his cat, Nelson (Martha's nemesis), Martha proclaims her innocence in spite of overwhelming cake crumb evidence. Finally clearing her name, Martha moves on to apply her detective skills to uncover a plot to rob a local jewelry store. But it turns out that the main suspects are police detectives on a stakeout. Has Martha foiled the stakeout plan for good, or can she rally her canine friends to help her catch the real criminals? Based on characters created by Susan Meddaugh. Based on a TV series teleplay written by Matt Steinglass.Includes a cast of characters introduction and two pages of word-fun activities. Susan Meddaugh was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She graduated from Wheaton College, where she studied French literature and fine arts. After working briefly with an advertising agency in New York, she moved to Boston and worked at a publishing company for ten years, first as a designer, then art editor, and finally as art director. While there, she did the illustrations for GOOD STONES (Houghton Mifflin) by Anne Epstein, and then decided to strike out on her own as a freelance illustrator and creator of children's books. Since that time, Susan has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including MARTHA SPEAKS, which was chosen as a NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Book for 1992. In 1998 she was awarded the New England Book Award, given by the New England Booksellers Association to recognize a body of work. Her work also was acknowledged with a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. She lives in Sherborn, Massachusetts.

The Adventures Of Santa Paws: (Includes Santa Paws The Return of Santa Paws)


Nicholas Edwards - 2010
    In Santa Paws, a lonely puppy wants one thing more than anything else this Christmas-a home to call his very own! When he rescues a family from a burning building and saves a boy from drowning, his heroics earn him the nickname Santa Paws and captivate an entire town.In The Return of Santa Paws, it's Christmastime again. Santa Paws and his new owners are flying to a celebration in New England. Disaster strikes when their plane crashes in the snowy woods!

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer


Lisa Mullarkey - 2010
    Tom uses his wit to talk his friends into all kinds of adventures, including witnessing a murder, pretending to be pirates, and finding treasure! Even school is an adventure with Tom in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Twains The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8.

Red Dirt Diary


Katrina Nannestad - 2010
    It will be another hard year of dust storms and drought on her family's farm - with the odd leech attack and bagpige-loving pig thrown in for good measure!

Shawn Michaels


Tim O'Shei - 2010
    He has since managed to make a name for himself as a high flying singles wrestler. Learn how this wrestler, nicknamed The Heartbreak Kid, came back from a devastating back injury to become a WWE superstar.

A Native Lad: Benny Benson Tells Alaska's Story


Sarah HurstDuke Russell - 2010
    Benny travels in time to meet a modern-day high school student named Abigail, who is wondering where her PFD check comes from. The scenes cover the Alaska Purchase through to the statehood movement, the struggle for the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and the discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay.This new graphic novel can be used in a classroom setting to teach Alaska history, or it can simply be read for enjoyment by children or adults. Forty pages of supplemental notes further explain each scene and provide questions for group discussion as well as sources of additional reading to research topics in detail..This graphic novel is illustrated in a varied range of styles by nine superb Alaska artists.

Buzz Beaker and the Putt-putt Contest


Cari Meister - 2010
    Whoever builds the best new golf hole wins great prizes. Buzz works hard on his entry, but someone is standing in the way of his win. Does Buzz have what it takes to beat the smartest kid in his class?

Love and Pollywogs from Camp Calamity


Mary Hershey - 2010
    Dom's special fourth-grade camp. Could there be anything more thrilling than an entire week with her two best friends? But when her big sister Maxey (Bosszilla) ends up working there, Camp Oh-So-Perfect turns into Camp Calamity. And Effie has to figure out how to hide the fact that she's not, um, the greatest swimmer. She can't even float. But she better learn fast, because she just HAS to be named Outstanding Camper of the Week and win back her family's good name! (And she is N-O-T homesick. Completely and totally not even.)

Rascal: A Dog and His Boy


Ken Wells - 2010
    He used to live on Voclain's Farm, with its whole jambalaya of dogs, but now he lives with his very own boy, Meely. Together they explore the Louisiana bayou, bunny chasin', coon and squirrel huntin', and crawfishin'. But when Meely gets stuck on a rotting bridge deep in the bayou, it's up to Rascal--with a little help from his old friends at the farm--to save his boy from danger.In the spirit of "Huckleberry Finn, ""Rascal" is a classic coming-of-age story, but from a dog's perspective. With unforgettable characters, heart-stopping action, and charming black-and-white line drawings that capture it all, this zesty gumbo of a book is one to savor long after it is finished.

How to Trap a Zombie, Track a Vampire, and Other Hands-On Activities for Monster Hunters: A Young Wizards Handbook


A.R. Rotruck - 2010
    The fantastical fun never ends in this book that will inspire hours of imaginative play!

SOS! Titanic! (Canadian Flyer Adventures Series, #14)


Frieda Wishinsky - 2010
    The magical sled has taken them all over the country and all through time. Along the way, they’ve come face to face with pirates, dinosaurs, prospectors, Vikings, and even Alexander Graham Bell. In the latest book in the Canadian Flyer Adventures series, Matt and Emily want to know everything about the Titanic and how it sank on April 15, 1912. And when the sled flies them to the famous ship on the afternoon of April 14, they realize they only have a few hours before the ship collides with an iceberg. Can the two friends convince Captain Smith to turn the Titanic around or change its course? Can they help their new friend Maddy and her aunt survive the disaster?

What Every 2nd Grade Teacher Needs to Know: About Setting Up and Running a Classroom


Margaret Berry Wilson - 2010
    What do you need to know? Margaret Berry Wilson gives you practical information about daily routines, furniture, and much more. She starts with a concise review of second graders' common developmental characteristics and then shows how to adjust your classroom and your teaching to fit these common characteristics. The result: Students can learn, and you can teach, with minimum frustration and maximum ease and joy. In a warm, conversational style punctuated with anecdotes and examples from her own classrooms, Margaret shares practical know-how on topics like this:Arranging a circle, desks, and tables; Choosing and storing supplies; Scheduling a child-centered day and teaching daily routines; Planning special projects and field trips that maximize learning and build community; Understanding the special concerns of second graders' parents and finding the best ways to communicate with them.

Last Egret: The Adventrues of Charlie Pierce


Harvey E. Oyer III - 2010
    

Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade


Stephanie Greene - 2010
    Instead of getting walked to her classroom, her mom has to drop her off at the Kiss-and-Go Lane. Then she'll have to walk into school and face the Monster of the Blue Hall all by herself. Worst of all, she has to do it without the one thing that always makes her feel brave and special: the tutu that turns her into the Pink Princess. But when Posey inspires her new teacher to throw a first-day parade in which all the kids are invited to wear whatever makes them feel the most comfortable, first grade starts to look a lot more promising.Posey will charm readers just graduating from easy-to-reads (and from kindergarten). Make reading sparkle with all of the Princess Posey chapter books!

The Chronicles of Oren


Alan St. Jean - 2010
    Perception, however, can be far from reality as the book reveals much more about life than about death. In a world of suffocating darkness, Oren makes choices-- choices motivated by nobility, by love and even revenge- that will change the course of history, for better or for worse.