This book by author D. Pinkwater is for ages 9-12 and takes everyday life and changes it so that it is just odd enough to make it implausible. Highlights include the Fish who Thought it was Drowning, the Mix, Mush, and Microwave vending machine, and the submarine whose name was 'The Flying Piggie'. No morals in these stories! They are pure silliness. This volume contains four books: Borgle, Yobgorgle, The Worms of Kukulima, The Snarkout Boys and the Baconburg Horror.
The next five books from author D. Pinkwater. Performing chickens, a New Jersey Martian, an orangutan orchestra conductor from Ceylon ... the details are what jump out of his novels. The ice cream dish in Slaves of Spiegel, for example, consisting of an eggplant, two slabs of whole-wheat pizza dough, 16 flavors of ice cream, fresh figs, pistachio nuts, a lobster, and assorted fresh garden vegetables and fruit. (It's served piping hot from the microwave, in a freshly laundered regulation army knapsack, to the accompaniment of Franz Liszt music.) This is what Pinkwater is all about. A junior-high schooler's dream of an author.
This book by author W. Isdell is for young adults. Julie hates algebra - until she meets Al, and the Periodic horses and they journey through the Land of Mathematics, where the Orders of Operations are real places and fruits that look like Bohr models grow on chemistrees. Wonderfully written and a joy to read, it's full of math and science basics made fun and accessible.
This book by author S. Anderson is for ages 4-8. Welcome to Castle MacPelican where Thomas and Esmerelda have just arrived for a visit. They are going to find the castle a very puzzling place indeed! Their uncle, Hector MacPelican, has prepared a treasure hunt for each of them, but there are many other puzzles for them to solve--they are certain there is a thief in the castle.
This book by L. Park is for ages 9-12. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean potters' village. For a long time he is content living with Crane-man under a bridge barely surviving on scraps of food. All that changes when he sees master potter Min making his beautiful pottery. Tree-ear sneaks back to Min’s workplace and dreams of creating his own pots someday. When he accidentally breaks a pot, he must work for the master to pay for the damage. Though the work is long and hard, Tree-ear is eager to learn. Then he is sent to the King’s Court to show the master’s pottery. Little does Tree-ear know that this difficult and dangerous journey will change his life forever.
In this award winning humorous, read-aloud picture book for new readers, a talkative goose endears himself to a contemplative polar bear. A great book for children ages one to preschool.
Everyone in town thinks Meg Murry is volatile and dull-witted, and that her younger brother, Charles Wallace, is dumb. People are also saying that their physicist father has run off and left their brilliant scientist mother. Spurred on by these rumors and an unearthly stranger, the tesseract-touting Mrs. Whatsit, Meg and Charles Wallace and their new friend Calvin O'Keefe embark on a perilous quest through space to find their father. In doing so, they must travel behind the shadow of an evil power that is darkening the cosmos, one planet at a time. More books follow in this series.
In this Newbery Award winner, newlywed mice Abel and Amanda are out for a picnic in the woods when they are caught in a sudden storm. As they hide in a cave, a wind scoops up Amanda's scarf, and Abel tries to retrieve it. He is swept away and finds himself deserted on an island, where he is stuck and has different trials in trying to survive and escape the island.
This algebra text is written in the form of a fantasy novel, with the story's characters solving problems by using algebra. Readers discover the hows and whys of equations, negative numbers, exponents, roots and real numbers, algebraic expressions, functions, graphs, quadratic equations, polynomials, permutations and combinations, matrices and determinants, mathematical induction, and imaginary numbers.
This book is a classic of children's literature. Read about Alice's adventures from her fall down the rabbit hole to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Queen's croquet match, trial of the Knave of Hearts, and many more curious events.
Sam's big sister Anastasia thinks he's weird. Their parents say he's precocious. But Sam knows, even on the morning of his birth, when there are bright lights, and he's cold, and someone is messing with his belly button, that he's just Sam. And as the younger brother of the original drama queen herself Sam deserves a book all to himself. From the early moments at the hospital, to his first steps and words, to his lively days of nursery school, Sam escorts the reader through his mischief-filled life. His highly developed--and hilarious--verbal skills allow readers to get behind the fascinating logic of a toddler.
This book by author S. Holbrook is for ages 9-12 and contains poems about self-esteem, embarrassment, divorce, discipline, sports, dreams, pets, school, friendships, mischief, and family relationships.
This book by L.M. Montgomery is for ages 12 and up. Anne, an 11-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.
This book, by Jessica Walters, is about a teenage boy, Charlie, who moves away from home to become a writer but soon finds himself tortured with conflict over whether to return to a "normal" life with his friends or continue all alone. As the tear between emotional and intellectual fulfillment intertwines with the slowly dawning realization that he's growing up, Charlie reveals portions of previous writings: most notably a piece on the fictitious author, C.N. Williams. After introducing us to Williams's wonderland Charlie's own reality begins to blur. The line between inspiration and imagination is lost, and we watch as our hero and his main character struggle to find balance -- Both taunted by genius and constantly at odds with time.
This innovative and enjoyable book by author Jerry Pallotta uses a variety of different apples to teach kids all about fractions. Playful elves demonstrate how to divide apples into halves, thirds, fourths, and more. Young readers will also learn about varieties of apples, including Golden and Red Delicious, Granny Smiths, Cortlands, and even Asian Pears.
A clever book about a museum whose displays have been replaced with forgeries. Readers will enjoy learning about some of the world's greatest artists and their works while solving this mystery story and figuring out the spot the difference puzzles.
Who is Artemis Fowl? A genius. A criminal mastermind. A millionaire. And, he is only 12 years old. Yet as crafty as he is, Artemis may have met his match in Captain Holly Short, an elf from the LEPrecon Special Forces, when he plots to steal the richest treasure the world has ever known - the timeless treasure of the fairies. This is the first book in the series.
Babe is a sensitive soul, deeply loyal to those who are kind to him. So when he is taken in by Farmer Hogget's sheepdog, Fly, it's only natural that he would want to follow in his foster mum's paw-steps. Even with Babe's considerable handicaps as a sheepdog -- namely, that he's a pig -- he manages to overcome all with his earnestly polite and soft-spoken ways, proving once again that might doesn't always make right. After saving the sheep from rustlers and wild dogs, Babe convinces Hogget that his idea of becoming a sheep-pig "b'aint so stupid" as it might look. But neither Hogget nor Babe, nor anyone else, could have predicted what follows.
The Betsy-Tacy series begins with a five year old's birthday party and follows Betsy, her best friend Tacy, and their friend Tib through childhood, high school, and finally, Besty's wedding. Book 1: There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they do--a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Betsy's fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy become such good friends that everyone starts to think of them as one person--Betsy-Tacy.
This book by author C. Hapka is for ages 9-12. In the time before time, a great being watched over the ancient land of Mata Nui, protecting it from harm. But now a powerful entity, Makuta, has arisen, and a dark and evil shadow has fallen over the land. Just when all seems lost, six heroes emerge from the darkness. These mighty warriors are the Toa, and they have a single destiny: Destroy Makuta and restore peace to the land. Theirs will be a difficult mission, filled with grave dangers.The first Bionicle Chronicle tells the tale of the heroes' arrival on the island and follows their difficult struggle to fulfill their destiny.
The Bob Books are tiny sets of 4" x 5" books, perfect for little fingers. The series builds early reading skills incrementally starting with the beginning phonics sounds and uses a logical, structured method that has children reading right away. Part of the draw of these books is that young children can say they read the "whole book," thus increasing confidence. Clever and engaging black and white line illustrations are used (a child might even enjoy coloring them). The clever and humorous drawings help maintain attention.
This series of books is about four children that find a caboose to live in after their parents die. They have many adventures and really help each other.
In this book the author, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester for Cadbury's. His boyhood was full of excitement and the unexpected.
These books by author D. Pilkey are for grades 2-5. The story is a superhero spoof: two misbehaving fourth-grade boys, Harold and George, hypnotize their school principal and turn him into their comic book creation, Captain Underpants. The boys have their hands full when the captain escapes and starts chasing bad guys in his underwear.
"The 1956 Newbery Medal winner, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham, is a fictionalized biography of the great American navigator Nathaniel Bowditch, whose 1802 book, The American Practical Navigator, became known as the "Sailor's Bible." This edition features new jacket art and the original b&w interior illustrations by John O'Hara Cosgrave II. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information."
Mrs. Tabby's four kittens are born a bit different: they have wings. She has always hoped they might be able to escape the harsh city slums, and their wings will make that possible. One day they do fly away to the country, only to discover that life there has it's own dangers.
An affectionate, bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte spins a web that reads "Some Pig," convincing the farmer and surrounding community that Wilbur is no ordinary animal and should be saved. This is a story about friendship and hardship, in which the author reminds us of the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things.
This series of seven books is about the magical land of Narnia. Narnia is a land of enchantment, glory, nobility--home to the magnificent Aslan, cruel Jadis (the White Queen), heroic Reepicheep, and kind Mr. Tumnus.
This is the first book in Lloyd Alexander's five-book series; which, introduces most of the characters we come to know and love in the later books: Taran, Eilonwy, Hen-Wen, Doli, Coll, Dallben, Gurgi (with his many munchings and crunchings), Gwydion; and the evil players, Arawn, Achren, the Huntsmen of Annuvin, Gwythaints, the Cauldron Born, and the chief antagonist in this book, the Horned King. In this book a frustrated Taran yearns to go into battle like his hero, Prince Gwydion. Before the story is over, he has met his hero and fought the evil leader who threatens the peace of Prydain: the Horned King.
This is a fairytale that takes place in a land that might have been Ancient China. In a time long ago, there lived a girl who was clever enough to be lazy and lazy enough to be clever. She invented many things from tea pots to fireworks. Clever-Lazy combines the best of both fantasy and legend in a book full of laughs, tears, adventure and ideas.
Danny feels lucky. He adores his life with his father, living in a gypsy caravan, listening to his stories, tending their gas station, puttering around the workshop, and occasionally taking off to fly home-built gas balloons and kites. His father has raised him on his own, since Danny's mother died when he was 4 months old. Life is peaceful and wonderful... until he turns 9 and discovers his father's one vice. Soon Danny finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against nasty Victor Hazell, a wealthy landowner with a bad attitude. Can they pull it off? If so, Danny will truly be the champion of the world.
No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds, their actions cover the range of godly--and mortal--personalities.
This fantasy, the first in the Magic Tree House series, begins in a mysterious treehouse filled with stacks of books. When Jack wishes to see a Pteranodon for real after looking at a picture of one, he and Annie are transported through time and have some thrilling adventures in the prehistoric past.
Travel back in time to a land where people and Dinosaurs lived together, where your best friend might have been a dinosaur. A Englishman and his son get shipwrecked on a land known as Dinotopia. Before long they can write in the dinosaur alphabet, and tell time by a dinotopian clock. Is it fact or fiction? More books follow in this series.
Twelve-year-old jokester Gary Boone knows he was born to be a comedian, it's the kids in his class who think he's just a goon. Winning the school talent show would be Gary's dream come true, but on the big night his dream nearly backfires--with hilarious results.
This series of mystery books is set in Ireland. They are set in different times so you learn about people and how they lived in medieval times, in the potato famine, and other times. They are supposed to be for about 5th graders to 7th graders but younger kids will like them too if they like history.
At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift - the "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, even if it's hopping on one foot for a day and a half! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse - once and for all.
This is one of many books containing the adventures of super sleuth, Encyclopedia Brown. See if you can figure out what happened from the clues in the story!
Encyclopedia Brown is a ten year old detective who solves crimes. Each book is written as a set of short mysteries that kids can try to solve along with Encyclopedia. Solutions to the puzzles are located in the back of the book. Donald J. Sobol has won many awards for his mystery books and has over 60 books published.
This book has a lot of funny stories about activities and unusual events involving wild and domestic animals.
Winner of the Nebula and Hugo Awards, Ender's Game is first of a series of young adult science fiction classics. Ender is one of a group of children bred to be a military genius and save Earth from an inevitable attack by aliens, known here as "buggers." Ender becomes unbeatable in war games and seems poised to lead Earth to triumph over the buggers.
This book has wonderful illustrations of magical creatures ranging from the Nile goose to Grendel to Sleipner. The creatures are all based on Egyptian, Greek, Babylonian, and other myths and legends.
Flatland is a classic which challenges the mind to consider what is taken for granted and pushes the imagination beyond the third dimension.
Jerry Pye buys a dog, Ginger Pye, with money he earns from dusting church pews. The dog is very, very smart and everyone loves him. Then he gets stolen! This book is a very funny mystery and a Newbery Medal winner.
This book by author Wendy Wakefield Ferrin takes the reader on a journey through the ups and downs of one highly teachable soul at odds with the world around her. See how a connected Mom rescues her unconventional child from the depths of despair over being different. From Celtic knots to golden locks, this English/Gaelic drama is an uplifting whimsical story for free spirits of all ages! Celebrate the courage to be different. Empower readers to discover their own path. Experience this bilingual title as two complete books in one.
Gulliver's Travels describes the four fantastic voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, a kindly ship's surgeon. Swift portrays him as an observer, a reporter, and a victim of circumstance. His travels take him to Lilliput where he is a giant observing tiny people. In Brobdingnag, the tables are reversed and he is the tiny person in a land of giants where he is exhibited as a curiosity at markets and fairs. The flying island of Laputa is the scene of his next voyage. The people plan and plot as their country lies in ruins. It is a world of illusion and distorted values. The fourth and final voyage takes him to the home of the Houyhnhnms, gentle horses who rule the land. He also encounters Yahoos, filthy bestial creatures who resemble humans.
Half Magic is about four children who encounter a magical coin. Through a comical series of coincidences, they discover that the coin is magic. Well, it's not totally magic--it's only (you guessed it) half magic. That means there's a certain logic to the wishes one must make to generate a desired outcome. Imagine the results emerging from inaccurate efforts: "half" invisible, "half" rescued, "half" everything!
"Hank the Cowdog leads a motley crew of West Texas ranch characters through a series of hilarious adventures. When he's not patrolling the ranch, he spends his time soaking in Emerald Pond (the septic tank) or sleeping on his gunny sack bed under the gas tank."
Harriet M. Welsch is a spy! She writes down everything she sees whether it be good or bad in a notebook. Her mischevious classmates find her notebook, including Janie and Sport, her two best friends, and they read it cover to cover while Harriet the Spy finds herself quite alone. With her stern, but yet loveable nanny gone, she has no one to turn to. Will she ever renew her friendship with Janie and Sport? Is she doomed to have every kid in the sixth grade hate her? Find the answers to these questions, and many more in Harriet the Spy!
This is the first book in the Harry Potter series. Harry is a wizard, but he doesn't know it, and also an orphan, so he lives with his aunt, uncle and very large cousin Dudley. They are non-magical people, so they are considered to be "muggles" by people in the wizarding world. On his 11th birthday, Harry is notified that he has been accepted into Hogwarts, the premier British school for young witches and wizards, and the excitement really begins.
A trilogy that includes The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. Follows twelve-year-old Lyra as she and her daemon confront the forces of good and evil in an alternate world(s). A powerful, but dark series.
This book is the first in a series about hapless hero Arthur Dent who travels the galaxy with his intrepid pal Ford Prefect. In reading this you will join them getting into horrible messes and generally wreaking hilarious havoc. Dent is grabbed from Earth moments before a cosmic construction team obliterates the planet to build a freeway. The Hitchhiker's Guide is rich in comedic detail and thought-provoking situations.
In his first novel for a younger audience, author Carl Hiaasen plunges readers right into the middle of an ecological mystery, made up of endangered miniature owls, the Mother Paula's All-American Pancake House scheduled to be built over their burrows, and the owls' unlikely allies--three middle school kids determined to beat the screwed-up adult system. Hiaasen's tongue is firmly in cheek as he successfully cuts his slapstick sense of humor down to kid-size. Sure to be a hoot, er, hit with middle school mystery fans.
Books in the series include: If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln, If You Grew Up with George Washington, If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King, If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War, If You Lived in Colonial Times, If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620, and If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad. The books are written in question and answer format and provide information about what life was like at that time in history.
James, an orphan who lives with his two mean aunts, is given some magical green things (which will help him) by an old man. On the way home, he trips and loses them in the dirt. Soon, a giant peach grows and James climbs inside. He meets all sorts of interesting folks inside and has various adventures.
A daydreamer whitefoot mouse named Chip is recruited for the army in the fight against the brown rats. As time passes, Chip finds he has talent and he takes on more important responsiblities, until a risky plan comes up. The trouble is, it's the only choice the whitefeet have.
This classic story is a descriptive novel about a professor, his nephew, and a guide. This enthralling story is about them in their quest to the center of the earth. They run into many problems: a sea monster, food, and many others.
There are currently seventeen books in this comical series about the adventures of a girl named Junie B. Jones. It starts with Junie B. Jones as a new kindergartner and by book seventeen she is graduating to First grade. Some of the books in the series include: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly bus, ...and a Little Monkey, ...and Her Big Fat Mouth, ...Some Sneaky Peeky Spying, ...and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake, ...is a Beauty Shop Guy, ...Has a Peep In Her Pocket, ...Is a Graduation Girl.
This is the first book in the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, who was born in 1867. She traveled with her family by covered wagon through the Midwest and settled with her husband Almanzo in Mansfield, Missouri. This is where she wrote her story in the nine Little House books and lived until the age of 90.
In 1868 in response to a publisher's request for a "girls' book", a struggling professional writer named Louisa May Alcott drew upon the memory of her own family and growing up to produce Little Women. It is a Civil-war era story of a New England family.
When his parents go away for two weeks, Victor goes on his own vacation — right at home! Now he can stay up as late as he wants and watch his favorite television shows! After the late, late show one night, something strange happens. A band of lizards appears on the screen, playing the most outrageous music Victor has ever heard. They're not in the TV listings, but every night, they're there. With the help of the Chicken Man, Victor is able to track down the lizards. The journey takes him to Thunderbolt City, on a trip that will change the way Victor sees the world forever. (Powells.com)
Author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen combine their special talents to bring many extraordinary trips to life. By blending zany humor with basic science information, they provide a fresh and entertaining approach to discovering the world around us.
Meet Jack and Annie. Jack is an eight year old boy who seeks adventure. In every trip, Jack takes notes to learn more interesting facts. He carries his little backpack almost everywhere with his useful supplies inside. Annie is Jack's little sister. Annie is just one year younger than Jack. These two siblings have great times together in many different places. Annie is a sweet, honest, considerate girl who looks up to Jack.
Math Curse is a book of one girl's story of how that curse can be broken. "Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything was a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes until your bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants. Can you make 1 good outfit? Then you start to wonder: Why does everything have to be such a problem? Why do 2 apples always have to be added to 5 oranges? Why do 4 kids always have to divide 12 marbles? Why can't you just keep 10 cookies without someone taking 3 away? Why?"
Matilda is a little girl who is too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she's knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she's a super-nerd and the teacher's pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda's world. For starters she has two of the most self-centered parents who ever lived. Then there's the large, busty nightmare of a school principal, Mrs. Trunchbull, a former hammer-throwing champion who flings children at will and is as sympathetic as a bulldozer. Fortunately for Matilda, she has the inner resources to deal with such annoyances: astonishing intelligence, saintly patience, and an innate predilection for revenge.
This first book in the American Girl series. Nine-year-old Addy Walker, a slave on a North Carolina plantation during the Civil War, overhears her parents whispering about the possibility of running away. But after Addy's father and older brother are sold to another master, mother and daughter make the break alone. The series follows Addy through the end of the Civil War and the many changes in her life.
Author Lisa Yee tells the story of 11 year old certified genius Millicent Min. She breezes through high school and college classes, but when it comes to making friends her own age, she's at a loss
"Mr Tompkins has become known and loved by many thousands of readers (since his first appearance over fifty years ago) as the bank clerk whose fantastic dreams and adventures lead him into a world inside the atom. George Gamow's classic provides a delightful explanation of the central concepts in modern physics, from atomic structure to relativity, and quantum theory to fusion and fission. Roger Penrose's new foreword introduces Mr Tompkins to a new generation of readers, and reviews his adventures in the light of current developments in physics today."
This is a puzzle book with various types of puzzles that take different types of thinking. Hints and answers are in the back.
Pint-sized detective Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, are always looking to solve another mystery. Follow their adventures, riddled with humor and suspense.
This children’s book, written by Chris Raschka composes a story of different people, places, traditions and their cultures. Individuality and respect are among the morals of the book.
Life in the wilderness has just become a lot thornier for young Sam Gribley. For the last two years he's been living in a hollowed-out tree in the Catskill Mountains, hunting and gathering his food supply and befriending the critters in his "neighborhood." Sam's peaceful existence is abruptly shattered when an environmental conservation officer confiscates his peregrine falcon, Frightful. To make matters worse, Sam's sister Alice, who has been living with him for the past year, has disappeared. This double blow quickly puts Sam on the trail to the far side of his mountain, pursuing a multifaceted mystery that, ultimately, will force him to make the biggest decision of his life.
Gamow tends to get forgotten these days, with his books now more than 40 years old. Some, like his history of 20th century physics, may seem dated in light of the discoveries since then, but there's still magic in the pages. Gamow was one of the greatest 20th century physicists, and a great teacher whose passion for the sheer fun of math and science was communicated in his books, whether explaining the wonders of infinite series, or how to locate a hidden pirate's treasure chest using imaginary numbers. Unlike many modern popular science writers, Gamow didn't shy away from showing the math - he could explain in a way that an elementary school child could understand. A wonderful book for the child or adult who isn't afraid to think.
This is a science fiction book series. One reader stated: "This is my favorite one of the series so far. It gets bettter with every chapter. I didn't want to put it down, and I don't even like science fiction! The book was filled with great detail. I found myself caught in the adventure with the characters. There was a plot that you could really dig into. The suspense, romance, and adventure was incredible. I can't wait to read the next one!"
According to Amazon.com, as the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey bask in the glorious Summer of the Late Rose, all is quiet and peaceful. But things are not as they seem. Cluny the Scourge, the evil one-eyed rat warlord, is hell-bent on destroying the tranquility as he prepares to fight a bloody battle for the ownership of Redwall. This dazzling story in the Redwall series is packed with all the wit, wisdom, humor, and blood-curdling adventure of the other books in the collection, but has the added bonus of taking the reader right back to the heart and soul of Redwall Abbey and the characters who live there.
Rotten Ralph is a naughty cat, but his owner Sarah loves him anyway! These books track the adventures of Rotten Ralph as he plays at home, goes to school, and celebrates holidays. The books are funny, well illustrated, and are great beginning reading books.
As a sequel to Ender's Shadow, Shadow of the Hegemon continues the story of Bean's life. Some of the kids who came home from the battle school were kidnapped and Bean sets off to find them.
Burdett transforms Shakespeare's complex verse into a format readily understood by children. There are wonderful drawings and anecdotes created by her Grade 2 and 3 students in Stratford, Ontario where she has taught Shakespeare for over two decades. Series includes:
A Child's Portrait of Shakespeare
Macbeth: For Kids
Romeo and Juliet: For Kids
The Tempest: For Kids
Twelfth Night: For Kids
A Midsummer Night's dream: For Kids
This is a collection of stories from Wayside School--where students laugh as much as they learn--with arithmetical twists. There are wacky puzzles and brain teasers interwoven with the stories.
This book is a sequel to Sir Cumference and the First Round Table. When Sir Cumference drinks a potion which turns him into a dragon, his son Radius searches for the magic number known as pi which will restore him to his former shape. Join Radius, Geo and Sym of Metry, and Lady Di of Ameter as they search for the mysterious pi.
This book is more than just a math adventure; it has a bit of history, too. The author teaches some basic geometry lessons while relating some of the King Arthur legend. King Arthur, assisted by his knight (guess who) Sir Cumference, finds the perfect shape for his table.
This tale centers on Alex, a small kid who is the class clown and loves baseball. He is a very realistic character with whom children can identify, and he does some crazy things (a lot with what he says) that result in some hilarious situations. Kids really love this book! And so do many adults.
This book is about Calvin and his stuffed animal Hobbes that Calvin imagines is real. The title got its name because Calvin is always scared of monsters under the bed. The story takes place in Calvin's neighborhood.
Far away on the planet Splat lives a boy named Blork whose temper tantrums are nothing short of galactic in their scope. That is, until Blork discovers that tantrums do not ensure that he will always get his way and that, in fact, tantrums are a truly ugly sight. Because the story is set in a foreign time and place, readers can easily perceive his obnoxious, offensive behavior and laugh at his misfortunes. The distance between Blork and young readers will help them to confront their own misbehavior while preserving their dignity and confidence. As in the author's bestselling My Teacher Is an Alien, honest, straightforward language blends with a keen sense of humor. An upbeat fantasy which will amuse children of all temperaments.
Squids will be Squids is, to quote its cover page, "a book of fresh morals and beastly fables". This book contains hilarious, irreverent fables and scrumptious cartoon-like illustrations. The book claims it is what Aesop would have written, had he been alive today.
A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In the midst of the storm, Misty-the famous mare of Chincoteague-is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with worry as the storm rages on... will Misty and her colt survive? This is the thrilling story of the hurricane that destroyed the wild herds of Assateague, and how strength and love helped rebuild them.
E. B. White takes Stuart on a hero's quest across the American countryside, introducing the mouse--and the reader--to a myriad of delightful characters. Little finds himself embroiled in one adventure after another from the excitement of racing sailboats to the unseen horrors of substitute teaching. This is a story of leaving home for the first time, of growing up, and ultimately of discovering oneself. At times, doesn't everyone feel like the sole mouse in a family--and a world--of extremely tall people?
This book is about how King Midas gets the lust for gold and realizes that there are better things than money in the world.
Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity. When the fractal dragon jumps off the computer screen and threatens to grow larger than the room itself, Penrose must find out if fractal patterns can work in reverse, getting smaller instead of larger.
This book has maps of practically everywhere and everything in Tolkien's Middle-Earth.
Another Calvin and Hobbes book by Bill Watterson. It takes place mostly in the winter and it is about a boy with his stuffed tiger that he imagines is real.
Let your dreams become your reality! Make waves! Be who you are, not who everyone thinks you are! Share your dreams and bring joy and a sense of freedom to all who come in contact with you! These are the messages of The Big Orange Splot. Mr. Plumbean turns the disaster of the "big orange splot" of paint dropped on his roof by a sea gull into an opportunity to break away from the constraints of conformity. You will smile as you read how his daring actions liberate his whole "neat street".
First published in 1941, Walter Farley's best-selling novel for young readers is the triumphant tale of a boy and a wild horse. From Alec Ramsay and the Black's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.
This is the true story of Balto, a brave dog who carried medicine to children in Alaska during a diptheria outbreak in 1925.
This Student Book blends fantasy with learning, weaving science and math facts into a fast-paced adventure story. When Julie travels to the Land of Science, she meets Al the Chemy-lion, discovers the relationship between alchemy and science, learns more about the Periodic Table, explores the States of Matter, and ultimately uses her knowledge of chemistry to save her friends from danger. Written with wit and style, this book makes science and math enjoyable and accessible. This book is a stand-alone sequel to A Gebra Named Al, reuniting Julie with the "Periodics."
The coming of age story of two gifted boys, one of whom is profoundly gifted. From Amazon.com "Few stories offer more warmth, wisdom, or generosity than this tale of two boys, their fathers, their friendship, and the chaotic times in which they live. Though on the surface it explores religious faith--the intellectually committed as well as the passionately observant--the struggles addressed in The Chosen are familiar to families of all faiths and in all nations."
This is the first in a series of books that are wild, rip-roaring, clever, and very very funny. They take place on a disc-shaped planet, with many amusing and delightful characters: wizards, witches, trolls, dwarves, elves, but all with a new twist and difference. Not scary, but sometimes suspenseful. Very appealing to profoundly gifted children in its laughing disrespect of foolish authority.
The adventures of Dorothy, Aunt Em, and Uncle Henry continue as they move to Oz. Full of adventure and bizarre characters such as the Cuttenclips, Wogglebug, Grand Gallipoot, and Flutterbudgets.
This is a funny comic book about a boy and his stuffed animal that he make-believes is real. It is approximately 130 pages long and one of the first Calvin and Hobbes books.
This book is based on a fictional journey through the blood stream to save a man from a blood clot.
Bilbo Baggins has his 100+ birthday and then disappears, leaving his young adopted son, Frodo, with a mysterious ring with magical powers. Frodo is on a quest to bring the ring to a volcano, the only place where it can be destroyed. This is an adventurous and dramatic novel.
This is a book about these litle tiny furry creatures that like kids and can change color. There are lots of funny things in this book.
In a world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness and no unemployment, and where every family is happy, 12-year-old Jonas is chosen to be the community's Receiver of Memories. Under the tutelage of the Elders and an old man known as the Giver, he discovers the disturbing truth about his utopian world and struggles against the weight of its hypocrisy.
Once there was a tree ... and she loved a little boy. So begins a story Of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.
In The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman has written a masterpiece that transcends genre. It is a children's book that will appeal to adults, a fantasy novel that will charm even the most hardened realist. Best of all, the author doesn't speak down to his audience, nor does he pull his punches; there is genuine terror in this book, and heartbreak, betrayal, and loss. There is also love, loyalty, and an abiding morality that infuses the story but never overwhelms it. This is one of those rare novels that one wishes would never end.
This series of books is about two brothers who solve mysteries.
This 2006 Caldecott Medal winner, written by Norton Juster is about a young girl who girl tells us about her everyday experiences visiting her grandparents’ house. The rich illustrations and vibrant colors suggests a world filled with affection and humor.
This is the second book in the original Nancy Drew series. Nancy is an 18 year old girl in the 1930's who enjoys solving mysteries with her girlfriends George and Bess. In this book, Nancy must figure out the source of strange noises and happenings in a 'haunted' mansion.
This novel includes maps of Mirkwood and the desolation of Smaug, while the many characters come alive for the reader. Parents can choose a large print edition with illustrations to help the plot come alive.
Illustrated adaptation of the famous classic but with the original dialogue retained. The illustrations are done in a cartoon format, which makes this tale interesting to very young children.
A book about a grumpy prince who wants to marry so that he can become king. He wants a princess who has his wisdom, beauty and wealth. A farmer's daughter comes to the town to seek him out.
This young adult novel is a fictional story based upon the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, particularly the three years leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Told from the perspective of Evyn, a Welsh Serf, the personal companion to Earl Harold of Wessex, this story is an excellent accounting of British history and culture during the middle ages.
This book series follows the adventures of the Littles, a tiny family who lives in the walls of the Bigg's house.
This is a continuation of The Hobbit. Frodo Bagins goes to destroy the ring of power and destroy the evil Sauron.
This book was very interesting and gave me a good overview of the movie Lord of the Rings. It tells you about the main characters in the movie and their personalities. Some parts get a little confusing, but overall the book is easy to understand.
This book is set in the Middle Ages and in it, a girl is adopted by a midwife as an apprentice. This book tells the story of her rise from a homeless and nameless girl to her new place in society.
Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Then, through the pages of an ancient, mysterious book, he discovers the enchanted world of Fantastica, and only Bastian himself can save the fairy people who live there.
"Some 60 years ago physicist Gamow conceived the notion of presenting scientific ideas to the layperson through a fictional character, C.G.H. Tompkins, 'a bank clerk interested in modern science.' (Tompkins's initials derive from three fundamental physical constants: c, the velocity of light; G, the gravitational constant; and h, the quantum constant.) Gamow produced two popular books featuring Tompkins and then combined them in Mr. Tompkins in paperback. Now science writer Stannard presents a considerably revised version of that book. Tompkins is still a willing if rather dim learner in his associations with a physicist identified only as 'the professor.' Gamow and Stannard, through the professor and his daughter, Maud (who marries Tompkins in chapter 10), deal with such concepts as relativity, quantum theory and the structure of the atom. The reader will get both entertainment and plenty of information about modern physics and astrophysics."
This is one devilishly good book for math fans and math phobes alike. It is exactly the book folks are always looking for, wringing their hands and saying, 'Why aren't there more books that show the fun and imaginative parts of math?' Well, here is that book—full of the dreamlike beauty and power of math in a form that most anyone can understand.
French mathematician Guedj's novel contains an interesting (strange) plot, lots of mathematical history, and good mathematical subject material. An 11 year-old French boy, Max, and his family live with a reclusive Parisian bookseller. When Max rescues a parrot from a flea market he soon discovers that the bird has a tremendous knowledge of math and will discuss math with anyone who wants to listen.
"For Milo, everything's a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he's got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions, (you get there by jumping), and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it's exciting beyond his wildest dreams!"
This is a funny story about two brothers who share a bedroom and have some very interesting pet plants. It tells about some very silly problems they have.
The Princess Diaries, Volume 1 is about a girl named Mia who discoveres that she is the heir to a small country called Genovia. The thing is, she dosen't want to be queen! This book is written in the form of a diary which Mia keeps. The book can be confusing, but it is very interesting. It is also a movie, but the book's better.
This book is about a girl named Mia who finds that she is a princess. In this book, Mia finds that her grandmother, the queen, has told the media that she is a princess, and because Mia dosen't want that attention, that's bad. She dosen't even want to be a princess. The book is written in the form of a diary that Mia keeps.
This book is about a girl named Mia who has recently dicovered that she is the princess of a country called Genovia, but she dosen't want to be a princess! This book is about how, while she is at home, she falls in love with a boy named Michael. But he likes someone else. The book is written in the form of a diary Mia keeps. I recommend it to anyone 10 years of older.
The Replica series is about a girl named Amy, who is a clone with 11 identical sisters. She and her sisters are the results of an experiment called Project Crescent. The clones are being tracked by an organization who wants to create a "master race" to take over the world. The series is about Amy's escapes from the organization.
The Roman Mysteries is a collection of eight novels by author C. Lawrence and is for ages 9-12. Four additional books are planned in the series. Welcome to the world of Flavia Gemina. The year is 79 AD. The place is Ostia, the port of Rome. From here, Flavia Gemina, daughter of a Roman sea captain, embarks on thrilling adventures with her three friends Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus. As she and her friends attempt to solve their first crime, the clues lead them around Ostia: to the harbour, the forum, the lighthouse, and the tombs of the dead. Later riddles and mysteries take them to Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri... and Rome itself!
This is a story about a kingdom which is having a civil war over the definition of the word delicious. No one can agree about what delicious is. The prime minister's adopted child is sent to poll the kingdom about delicious.
Mary Lenox, who is orphaned in India in the late 1800's, moves in with her uncle in a huge house in Yorkshire, England. There, she meets Dickon, a country boy from nearby, and finds a secret garden that hasn't had a person in it for ten years.
Under Platform 13, in one of London's busiest train stations, is the entrance to a magical kingdom. A woman kidnaps the prince, and it's up to a hag, a wizard, and ogre, and a fey to save him and return him to the king and queen.
Based on a story written in hieroglyphs on an ancient Egyptian scroll, this mysterious tale tells of a sailor's shipwreck on the Island of the Soul in the Red Sea, where he meets a magical serpent.
This is an earlier work by the author of "Sophie's World". This fable-like story dabbles in philosophy too, though more lightly. It tells of a Norwegian boy traveling across Europe with his calm and reflective father in search of his long lost mother. The boy finds a tiny manuscript that reveals the secret of a magic deck of cards that can tell the future.
Ferdinand's day in the arena gives readers not only an education in the historical tradition of bullfighting, but also a lesson in nonviolent tranquility. Robert Lawson's black-and-white drawings are evocative and detailed, with especially sweet renditions of Ferdinand, the serene bull hero. The Story of Ferdinand closes with one of the happiest endings in the history of happy endings--readers of all ages will drift off to a peaceful sleep, dreaming of sweet-smelling flowers and contented cows.
Originally published in 1964, the “Three Investigators” is a series containing 43 books where Jupe, Pete and Bob whose motto is "we'll investigate anything" venture into mysteries. Each book is written to have the three investigators conduct their investigations in a logical, methodical fashion. Clues are planted throughout the text to give the reader a chance at solving the mystery.
This children's book explores the answer to three philosophical questions, "When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?"
The Tiger Rising is about a boy, Rob, who lives in a motel. His mother has died and he is not allowed to talk about her, cry about her, or say her name. He finds a tiger in a cage in the woods by the motel. The tiger helped Rob deal with his mom being dead.
This is a kid friendly series that explains Einstein's three main laws. There are three different books, one for every law.
The Transall Saga is a book about Mark who gets warped to a time in the future. He must find a way to survive on this startling planet. Mark discovers his own surprising powers.
Amanda, Melissa, and Pee-Wee's parents have non-refundable tickets to Paris, but no one to take care of the kids. There's only one person who can, and that is Aunt Sally. The kids love her. But why doesn't their Dad?
In this adventure novel, Charlotte Doyle, a very bright, strong-willed young lady, finds herself alone on a ship with a mutinous crew as they cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1832.
Although he lacks a voice in the traditional "Ko-hoh!" sense, trumpeter swan Louis learns to speak to the world with a trumpet stolen from a music store by his father. With the support of an unusual boy named Sam, who helps Louis learn how to read and write, the swan has some rather unswanlike adventures and ultimately wins the love--and the freedom--of a beautiful swan named Serena.
A sequel to the "Fellowship of the Ring". Frodo continues his journey to destroy the ring. While he attempted to destroy the ring, he encountered the dark Lord Sauren.
Many of Konigsburg's books feature highly gifted young people; all include interesting situations. This one is of particular interest because it is about four brillant, shy 12-year-olds and the tea party they have each Saturday morning.
Odysseus, a Greek king, is returning from the Trojan War. He braves many perils, though none of his shipmates survive the voyage. Even when he finally arrives home, he finds trouble there, too. This is a retelling of the story of the Odyssey.
Historical fiction. It is about an African American family who who is sort of under attack during the civil rights movement.
This ia a Newberry Award winning book. The mysterious death of a millionaire brings together his heirs for the reading of his will. They need to solve the mystery of his murder before they can inherit his money.
This book series is by author R. Jordan. Set in a world where two kinds of magic exist, one female and the other male, the Wheel of Time series features as its hero Rand, who begins the first volume as a simple shepherd. A visitor soon sends Rand on an epic journey to unite the people of his planet against the Dark One, who threatens vast destruction. Rand's quest takes him through a dazzling array of meticulously detailed alien cultures and such unforgettable characters as the mysterious and lovely Egwene, the sorceress Moiraine, and Moiraine's companion, Lan.
Jaxom, Lord of Ruatha and rider of white dragon, Ruth, is not sure what he is. He can't be a dragon rider because he is Lord Holder of Ruatha, but the Lord Warder makes most of the decisions. Read along as Jaxom finally figures it all out and comes into his own.
This collection of classics is unabridged, lavishly illustrated in color and in black and white, featuring drawings, maps, photographs, diagrams and paintings, many are dated from the era in which the stories were written. There are hundreds of extended captions offering lively explanations of history, geography, culture, customs, animal world, architecture, literature and science. These classics provide background information to young readers who normally can only access the information through supplemental research. Titles include:
- Around the World in Eighty Days
- The Call of the Wild
- Heidi
- The Jungle Book
- Tom Sawyer
- Treasure Island
- Little Women
William Horwood's sequel to Kenneth Grahame's classic "The Wind in the Willows" picks up the riverbank characters where Grahame left them and introduces a few new characters as well. Fans of the incorrigible Mr. Toad will note that he is in as much trouble as ever.
Forced to leave her sunny Caribbean home for the bleak Connecticut Colony, Kit Tyler is filled with trepidation. As they sail up the river to Kit's new home, the teasing and moodiness of a young sailor named Nat doesn't help. Still, her unsinkable spirit soon bobs back up. What this spirited teenager doesn't count on, however, is how her aunt and uncle's stern Puritan community will view her. In the colonies of 1687, a girl who swims, wears silk and satin gowns, and talks back to her elders is not only headstrong, she is in grave danger of being regarded as a witch. When Kit befriends an old Quaker woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond, it is more than the ascetics can take: soon Kit is defending her life. Who can she count on as she confronts these angry and suspicious townspeople?
Dorothy finds that the cyclone has brought her house to the Land of Oz. She must find the great wizard so she can get back to Kansas. She meets a Tin Woodman, a Scarecrow, and a Lion with their own wishes. But they need to destroy the Wicked Witch of the West before any of the wishes can be granted.
This Calvin and Hobbes book takes place between summer and fall. The main characters are Calvin, a boy with his imaginary friend Hobbes, a stuffed animal.
This is a 1940s Newbery Award winner which was reprinted for its 50th anniversary (with its two sequels in the same volume). In the first book, Elmer Elevator runs away with an alley cat to rescue a flying baby dragon who is being exploited on a faraway island. Elmer outwits the various animal residents of the island using his own ingenuity and cleverness, and frees the dragon. Read more about their adventures in the two sequels.
This wonderful story, written by Adam Gopnik, is about the Gopnik family who moves to New York and tries to find their way, and joy, within the city.
In the topsy-turvy world that lies beyond the looking-glass, Alice meets such fantastical characters as Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty, and the Jabberwock.
This book talks about the life of a slave named Tituba who was owned by a slave owner who gambles. One time the slave owner gambled and lost. She paid with Tituba and John, Tituba's husband. Tituba found out she was going to America and would belong to a minister . . . It is now 1692, and there is strange talk in Salem Village. Talk of witches. Several girls have been taken with fits, and there is only one explanation: Someone in the village has been doing the devil's work. All eyes are on Tituba, the one person who can tell fortunes with cards, and who can spin a thread so fine it must be magic. Did Tituba see the future that day at the watering trough? If so, could she actually be hanged for practicing witchcraft?
"Set in the small Southern town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird follows three years in the life of 8-year-old Scout Finch, her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus--three years punctuated by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. Though her story explores big themes, Harper Lee chooses to tell it through the eyes of a child. The result is a tough and tender novel of race, class, justice, and the pain of growing up."
The Net Force series describes a future in 2025 when time spent on the computer is more abundant than time spent off-line. Based on Tom Clancy's NET FORCE book, the Net Force series focuses on a group of select teen-agers (called Net Force Explorers) who fight computer crime with the rest of Net Force through their liasion agent, Captain John Winters. The main characters include: Matt Hunter, Mark Gridley, Leif Anderson, Andy Moore, David Gray, Megan O'Malley, Maj Greene. The Net Force books are always mysteries and the Explorers are always caught in the thick of the mystery.
The Tuck family discovers a spring which grants eternal life, decides to protect it for the sake of humanity, and finally meets challenges to their goals in the form of a ten-year-old's inquisitive mind and a greedy stranger who suspects their secret.
This book by authors G. Waters and A. Mithrandir is for ages 9-12. Find out all the incredible hints you missed when you read the Harry Potter books! Discover scary information about Book 5!! See how the Harry Potter books are even more complex than Lord of the Rings!!! You won't BELIEVE what's in this book! NOTE: It does not give the plot away in advance, but there IS a spoiler warning because it does reveal clues and hints about J.K. Rowling's upcoming books!!
In this book the reader travels back in time to visit a castle in the days of the Crusades, visits a band of Viking raiders in Norway, explores Rome at the height of the Roman Empire, and takes a trip down the Nile during the time when the pharaohs ruled Egypt. In each time, the reader follows a fictional character over a few days, and each section is follwed by a brief synopsis of the 'real' history of that time.
A saga of courage, leadership, and survival, Watership Down, is the tale of a band of rabbits forced to flee the destruction of their fragile community and the trials and triumphs they face as they pursue a glorious dream called "home."
This children’s book describes the concept of what culture is through a story about a boy who starts his own “civilization” in a garden. He finds his garden provides him with food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation.
This book is about a girl named Daine. She is the assistant of the royal horsemistress. She finds out that her knack with animals is actually magic and starts learning to control it.
"Elsha is one of the Quelled: a branded people, doomed always to mine coal to warm the ruling class, the Chosen. But Elsha has strange visions that set her apart--and a strong spirit that condemns her to death. Her life is saved when she is called to be Handmaiden to the Firelord." And that is where the adventure begins!
Read some of the world's greatest books, meet a lot of interesting characters, and discover places you've never been. The books in the series are as follows:
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (Wishbone Classics, No 6) by Joanne Mattern, et al.
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Wishbone Classics, No 11) by Stephen Fuentes, et al.
- Don Quixote (Wishbone Classics, No 1) by Michael Burgan, et al.
- Frankenstein (Wishbone Classics, No 7) by Michael Burgan, et al.
- Ivanhoe (Wishbone Classics, No 12) by Sir Walter Scott, et al.
- Joan of Arc (Wishbone Classics, No 4) by Patrice Selene, et al.
- A Journey to the Center of the Earth (Wishbone Classics, No 9) by Jules Verne, et al.
- The Odyssey (Wishbone Classics, No 2) by Homer, et al.
- Oliver Twist (Wishbone Classics, No 5) by Joanne Mattern, et al.
- The Red Badge of Courage (Wishbone Classics, No 10) by Michael Burgan, et al.
- Romeo and Juliet (Wishbone Classics, No 3) by Billy Aronson, et al.
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Wishbone Classics, No 8) by Joanne L. Mattern, et al.
This is an historical fiction book on the winning of the continent from the French.
This series is about two children who discover a book called "So You Want to Be a Wizard." They then become partners and go on adventures together. In the first book, also called "So You Want to Be a Wizard," they are both 12.
This is a book series about a kid named Zack, his adventures in other worlds and his own. According to Barnes & Noble, Zack is a normal 10-year-old boy with a knack for getting into weird situations. In Wanda, he attempts to rid his apartment of a rude eight-year-old poltergeist who communicates by spelling out words with peanut M&Ms. In Litter Box, he plans to adopt a kitten but instead acquires a cantankerous talking cat that claims to be the reincarnation of his great-grandfather. He sees his reflection in the Medicine Cabinet mirror and falls through into a skewed world that its inhabitants consider much "cooler" than ours. An electrical accident occurs at school and Zap! Zack can hear thoughts, including a bloodthirsty voice expressing an eagerness to kill. Kids will find some of the episodes tremendously funny. Great-Grandpa the cat threatens to "take a leak" on the sofa if Zack doesn't provide him with his preferred food (herring with sour cream!); Wanda and a fellow ghost yank down a bully's pants.
This website for the Cattermole catalogue is a great source of affordable, secondhand books. In addition to the on-line catalogue, the website also provides their listing of the 100 best books of the 20th century.
This is a wonderful source for books to use for History, Literature, Art, Music, and Nature Study. It is a great resource for anyone using a Classic Curriculum, but those who are not will also find materials here. Full of historical non-fiction and fiction, study guides, activity books, reference books, biographies, etc.
For more then 15 years, Prufrock Press has been the leading resource supporting teachers and parents of gifted and advanced learners. From ideas for teaching gifted children in any school setting, to challenging curriculum units, to tools for identifying gifted children, Prufrock Press offers the most comprehensive line of gifted education support available anywhere!
This website is home to Scholastic, the global children’s publishing and media company, and has a corporate mission of instilling the love of reading and learning for lifelong pleasure in all children. Recognizing that literacy is the cornerstone of a child’s intellectual, personal and cultural growth, Scholastic, for more than 83 years, has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children and are designed to help enlarge their understanding of the world around them. This website offers resources for teachers and parents, and games for kids.
This website offers the most complete source for Terry-Deary's books. Do not be fooled by thinking that the Terry-Dreary House of books contains only Horrible Histories. In fact it contains fiction, non-fiction, science books, ghost stories, thrillers and funny books.
This website is by fantasy author T.A. Barron and contains information about the author and his books, as well as some games based on his books.
Author Jacqueline Woodson writes stories for young adults and middle grades. Her latest book "Show Way", based on her own family history, tells the story of her maternal ancestors who were quilters, artists and freedom fighters.
BookCrossing is a global book club that crosses time and space. It's a reading group that knows no geographical boundaries. Do you like free books? How about free book clubs? According to BookCrossing's web site, their goal is to make the whole world a library.
This website offers a large collection of 3,077 free classic books online. Users can search for a book, read it online and even add personalized annotations to any of the books. The website is free however some functions require free registration.
Cottonwood Press often uses an offbeat approach and a sense of humor to get students’ attention, especially when it comes to topics that can be perceived as boring. They challenge the students to think and encourage them to tap into their natural creativity. The basics are addressed — "but with flair!"
The mission of the International Children’s Digital Library Foundation is to excite and inspire the world's children to become members of the global community – children who understand the value of tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online. On this website, you will find children's books from various countries, in various languages.