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Illus. in full color. A mad outpouring of made-up words, and intriguing ideas.... More

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Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of "Stargirl, Stargirl." She captures Leo Borlock's heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At ... More

This fifth book of "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" continues the wretched adventures of the charming Baudelaires at boarding school. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny face strict punishments, dripping fungus, comprehensive exams, a girl named Carmelita Spats, smelly sneakers, and the metric system.As the th... More

In this ninth installment of Lemony Snicket's serial, the Baudelaire orphans must confront a terrible lie, a lion untamer, an ambidextrous person, a caravan, and Chabo, the wolf baby. Illustrations.Everybody loves a carnival Who can fail to delight in the colourful people, the unworldly spectacle, ... More

Illus. in full color. A collection of 24 silly verse tongue-twisters. "The usual Dr. Seuss fun shines through."--"School Library Journal"... More

Illus. in full color. "In Seuss's familiar rhymed couplets and illustrations, the Cat in the Hat shows Young Cat some wonderful stuff about reading with both eyes open."--"School Library Journal."... More

Suspects who are identical twins... A leaking tent... Magical worm pills... A zebra's portrait... And a sheet of toilet paper from Spain that's been swiped! These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try crack th... More

Illus. in full color. In merry verse and illustrations, Marvin is asked to leave by every conceivable means of transportation.... More

A stolen watermelon... Dueling kites... A blond wig left at the scene of the crime... And a smashed wristwatch whose time has run out These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with ... More

Illus. in full color. "A rhyming story that is full of laughs. 'The alarm can ring. The birds can peep....Today's the day I'm going to sleep, ' says a lazy boy one morning, and despite a pail of icy water, television coverage, and the arrival of the Marines, he vows to stay in bed--and he does The ... More

Rhyme and silhouette drawings introduce the shape of bugs, balloons, peanuts, camels, spider webs, and many other familiar objects.... More

A new title in the bestselling series about the world's greatest supersleuth in sneakers! A slippery salamander, a banana burglar, a judge who's run away, and a presidential toothbrush . . . these are just some of the clues that the world's greatest young detective must use to solve 10 all-new myste... More

Illus. in full color. The Cat in the Hat challenges readers with seemingly silly questions: Do pineapples grow on pine or apple trees? Do roosters sleep on their backs or sides? Kids will pick up a host of oddball facts, have fun juggling sense and nonsense, and exercise their imaginations.... More

A Civil War sword... A watermelon stabbing... Missing roller skates... A trapeze artist's inheritance... And an eyewitness who's legally blind Theses are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases a... More

Feel the warmth of a summer day; look at falling snow; listen to distant thunder. Weather is all around us, changing all the time. Dazzling color photos enhance this clear introduction to the many faces of this powerful force of nature.Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted... More

This newly revised exploration of Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, provides full-color photos from super telescopes and spacecraft. Readers can journey over the surface of Jupiter, examine its Great Red Spot, and explore the possibility of life on one of its 16 moons.Exceptional nonf... More

Find out all you ever wanted to know about insects when the Cat and company get an up-close view of life as a bug. Kids will learn how insects -- from the spittlebug to the honeybee to the moth -- see, smell, communicate, and pollinate, as well as sometimes pester and amaze and generally make life b... More

The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Dick take an undersea voyage aboard the "S.S. Undersea Glubber" Traveling down from the Sunny Zone to the Dark Zone to the Trench at the bottom, Captain Cat and his crew get up close and personal with the different life forms found at each level of the ocean. Along th... More

Illus. in full color. The meanings of "up" are conveyed with merry verse and illustrations in a happy book that celebrates the joy of life.Illus. in full color. The meanings of & quot; up& quot; are conveyed with merry verse and illustrations in a happy book that celebrates the joy of life.& #160; &... More