Books with author Sarah Hines-Stephens

Nickelodeon takes on the tween audience - with Zoey 101, starring Jamie Lynn Spears, l'il sister of "the Brit-ster!" Being the first group of girls at a formerly all-boys academy has its big ups-as in, boys, boys, everywhere! Choosing "the one" is as easy as, "Eeiny, meany, mighty, Whoa!," isn't it? Maybe not so fast. As Zoey, Dana, Nicole and Quinn find out, some of the guys - this means you, Logan! - have "eyes" where the girls definitely do not want them!

It's history just for kids! The past comes to life in this series of engaging, accessible books that are based on episodes from the popular and acclaimed television network, The History Channel (R).The automobile. The microscope. The Internet. Without these amazing inventions, our lives would be totally different. But how did these cool creations come to be? And who were the inventors that dreamed them up?Go behind the scenes of history-and learn the truth about the gadgets and tools that changed the world. Packed with quizzes, photos, and zillions of wacky facts, this chronicle of jaw-dropping discoveries might even inspire you to invent something of your own!

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Boredom is not an option with this engaging collection of more than 70 entertaining craft projects (like making pop-up 3-D cards and marbelizing paper) and delicious, clever recipes (like cooking up taffy from scratch), all shown through vivid, colorful step-by-step art with short instructions that make completing them a snap--and a blast!

Based on the New York Times bestseller by Cornelia FunkeTwelve-year-old Meggie Folchart has often wondered what happened to her mother who mysteriously disappeared when Meggie was a young girl. As she learns about her father’s ability to read characters out of books, and read and people into them, she realizes, that this unusual power runs in the family. Soon, the truth of Inkheart unravels itself and Meggie finds herself risking everything to rescue her mother. But does Meggie stand a chance against the evil lord Capricorn and Inkheart’s most vicious villain, the Shadow?

With more than 80 amazing jokes, stunts, and games that range from blowing bubbles with your nose to popping a wheelie to spinning a place on a stick, Do Rad Tricks! is the illustrated guide to being plain awesome.In every kid, there’s a total show-off waiting to emerge—a zany impresario who can’t wait to wow with a good magic trick or nail a crazy dance-floor move. And now with this book, they can learn how! Far from your annoying uncle’s collection of bad jokes and pranks, Do Rad Tricks! captures young readers’ imaginations with its zany, just-for-kids ideas, bright artwork, and easy-to-rock-out instructions. Authors Sarah Hines Stephens and Bethany Mann know a thing or two about goofing off—they’ve got kids of their own to learn from!—and they’ve collected the best into this volume of 80 activities ranging from faking zombie makeup to boobytrapping a bathroom, from rollerskating backward to running a ninja obstacle course. Kids’ll be thrilled–and parents’ll be amused—with Do Rad Tricks! This book contains two chapters—one of hilarious pranks and stunts, and one of active, outdoors activities to get kids moving—that update the stale, tried-and-true magic tricks and overdone pranks with fresh, modern, and above all fun activities for the next generation.

Designed to put children’s bodies and minds in motion, these child-tested activities are an enjoyable way to encourage greater physical activity. From swinging and swaying to rhyming games and a grand parade, these lively, fun-filled ideas get children off the couch or away from the desk, stimulate their senses, and ignite their imaginations. With Gymboree Dance Play, youngsters dance, whirl, laugh, and learn.

With her feet bare (those glass slippers don't fit) and her second-hand gown splattered with mud (thanks, evil stepsisters), Ella's first day of Princess School is off to a bad start. Even worse - her Fairy Godmother is off at a convention and Ella's going to have to get through the first weeks of Princess School without any magical help. But when she meets silly Snow, spunky Rapunzel, and beautiful, sheltered Rose, Ella begins to realise that with these friends, Princess School could be a LOT of fun

Filled with the toe-tapping, noise-making activities little ones adore, Gymboree Music Play gets children and parents grooving and learning about music in fresh new ways. Whether tapping out a jazzy rhythm, strumming to the beat, or creating marvelous melodies, the kit excites, educates, and stimulates musicians of all ages. The included musical toy allows youngsters to compose their own tunes.

Earth is a water planet-almost two-thirds of it is covered by ocean-and while a sliver of life exists on land, most of the planet's population thrives in the seas. Life underwater requires special adaptations that sound more at home in a special-effects lab than in one of the earth's largest ecosystems. Internal lights help dwellers of the deep seas pierce the darkness. Regenerating teeth keep hunters armed and sharp. Color-changing abilities hide vulnerable animals from predation. From the Great White Shark at the top of the food-chain to the Leafy Sea Dragon at the bottom, readers can explore what it takes to survive in this extremely crowded, high-pressure, watery world.

The Maiden Games are fast approaching and Snow White is frozen with fear. It's bad enough that Princess School will be facing off against the nasty witches who attend the nearby Grimm School. But Snow's awful stepmother, Malodora, is one of the Grimm School's judges. She's sure something terrible will happen. But if she doesn't participate, Snow will be letting down her whole school, including her best friends - just when she needs Rapunzel, Ella and Rose more than ever...