In this first book of an illustrated middle grade series by a #1 New York Times -bestselling author, Marc learns to become a Warrior Kid after his uncle Jake, a Navy SEAL, comes to stay for the summer. Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc?s life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn?t swim. And the most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class bully, who calls himself the King of the Jungle Gym. When Marc?s mother tells him that his uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can?t wait. Uncle Jake is a for-real, super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan. He?s going to turn Marc into a warrior. Becoming a warrior isn?t easy. It involves a lot of pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, squats, swimming, eating right, and studying harder than ever before! Can Marc transform himself into a warrior before school starts in the fall?and finally stand up to the King of the Jungle Gym?
The epic conclusion to Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories! In the highly anticipated conclusion to the Land of Stories series, Conner and Alex must brave the impossible. All of the Land of Stories fairy tale characters--heroes and villains--are no longer confined within their world! With mayhem brewing in the Big Apple, Conner and Alex will have to win their biggest battle yet. Can the twins restore order between the human and fairy tale world? Breathtaking action mixed with laugh out loud moments and lots of heart will make this a gripping conclusion for many fans! ,
It was the worst epidemic in this country's history, and the search for its cause is still one of science's most urgent quests. It was 1918, the last year of World War 1. Thousands of men lived in the crowded army training camps that were scattered all across the United States. That spring, a strange flu struck the soldiers at a camp in the Midwest. Healthy young men went to the hospital complaining of sore throats and fevers. Within hours they had suffocated, their skin taking on a terrible purplish hue. The devastating flu spread like wildfire across the country, infecting soldiers and civilians alike. It killed more than half a million people in a matter of months, then disappeared as suddenly as it had come. To this day, no one knows what caused a common flu to become so deadly, but scientists are still searching for answers. What they discover could save millions of lives if another common flu virus suddenly turns into a killer. In this riveting account, acclaimed nonfiction author David Getz tells y
In addition to the jacketed hardcover illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , we are pleased to offer a small-run, high-end collector's format in time for the 2016 holiday season. Special features include:
A curious monkey is a busy monkey! George is always on the go?Ctrying something new, visiting new places, and meeting new people.? ? In this exciting collection,?Curious George fans will find eight stories about their favorite little monkey:? Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise ,? Curious George Goes to the Zoo , Curious George Says Thank You , Curious George Saves His Pennies , Curious George Visits the Dentist , Curious George Goes to a Bookstore , Curious George Joins the Team , and? Curious George and the Sleepover .? ? It's a treasury to be cherished by fans old and new! ? ,
Mr. and Mrs. Bear have never celebrated Valentine s Day they ve always slept right through it! This year will be different, as Mrs. Bear plans to wake up early, in the middle of wintry February, to share this special day with Mr. Bear. She makes a Valentine s Day sign, writes romantic poems, unearths a gift of a pot of summer honey she buried in the fall for safekeeping, and freshens up in the icy pond. Finally she s ready to wake Mr. Bear. However, he s not ready to get up! All her preparations won t go to waste, though, because Mr. Bear has his own surprise. Bunting and Brett have crafted a charming story that will capture readers hearts. ,
From beloved award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, comes the magical first book in a new series with plenty of tricks up its sleeve. When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in the small, sleepy hamlet of Mineral Wells. But the circus has come to town and, like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B.B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal anything and everything they can get their sticky fingers on. After a fateful encounter with Dante Vernon, the local purveyor of illusion, Carter teams up with a group of five other like-minded kids. Together, using both teamwork and magic, they'll set out to save the town of Mineral Wells from Bosso's villainous clutches. These six Magic Misfits will soon discover adventure, friendship, and hopefully their own self-worth in this delightful brand new series. ,
Heroes and Villains , the seventh volume in Jon Scieszka s Guys Read Library of Great Reading, is chock-full of adventure featuring an array of characters with and without capes. Featuring ten all-new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to comics to contemporary adventure to nonfiction, and featuring eleven of the most acclaimed, exciting writers for kids working today, this collection is the perfect book for you, whether you use your powers for good or evil. Authors include Laurie Halse Anderson, Cathy Camper and Ra l Gonzalez, Sharon Creech, Jack Gantos, Christopher Healy, Deborah Hopkinson, Ingrid Law, Pam Mu oz Ryan, Lemony Snicket, and Eugene Yelchin, with illustrations by Jeff Stokely. ,
The Shattered Lens is the fourth action-packed fantasy adventure in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series for young readers by the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. These fast-paced and funny novels are now available in deluxe hardcover editions illustrated by Hayley Lazo. Alcatraz Smedry is up against a whole army of Evil Librarians with only his friend Bastille, a few pairs of glasses, and an unlimited supply of exploding teddy bears to help him. This time, even Alcatraz's extraordinary talent for breaking things may not be enough to defeat the army of Evil Librarians and their giant librarian robots. “An excellent choice to read aloud to the whole family. It's funny, exciting, and briskly paced.” —Nancy Pearl on NPR'S Morning Edition ,
A hilarious and action-packed sequel to The League of Unexceptional Children --now available in paperback! Jonathan Murray: Twelve years old. Wears khaki pants to tell the world he plans on driving the speed limit when he grows up. Saved the world once; it was probably a fluke. Shelley Brown: Twelve years old. Narrates her imaginary exploits as if she is the subject of a documentary film. Saved the world once; it was probably a fluke. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has called upon Jonathan and Shelley to catch a criminal who has stolen a virus that makes people less smart. When the stakes are this high, can the kids be the utterly average spies the world needs them to be and save the day? Embrace your unexceptional side in this hysterically funny sequel! ,