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  • Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure

    Jeff Kinney

    Hardcover (Amulet Books, Aug. 4, 2020)
    An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! You’ve never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before—an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland’s mom from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure! And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s first book, the instant #1 bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal!
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  • The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure

    Karen Inglis

    Paperback (Well Said Press, Aug. 4, 2011)
    A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers! When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods? Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier. Here they make both friends and enemies, and uncover startling connections between the past and present. A modern children's classic The Secret Lake has been described by readers as a modern Tom's Midnight Garden and compared in atmosphere with The Secret Garden and the Enid Blyton and Nancy Drew mystery adventure stories. Its page-turning plot, with its many twists and turns, makes it a firm favourite with both boys and girls. Karen Inglis describes it as, a time travel mystery adventure with modern twists - the kind of story that I loved to read as a child, but brought right up to date. The adventure starts here! Order today with one click, in print or for kindle
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  • Everything You Need to Ace Math in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide

    Workman Publishing, Ouida Newton, Altair Peterson, Editors of Brain Quest

    Paperback (Workman Publishing Company, Aug. 9, 2016)
    It’s the revolutionary math study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace Math . . . covers everything to get a student over any math hump: fractions, decimals, and how to multiply and divide them; ratios, proportions, and percentages; geometry; statistics and probability; expressions and equations; and the coordinate plane and functions. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
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  • Everything You Need to Ace American History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide

    Workman Publishing, Philip Bigler, Lily Rothman, Editors of Brain Quest

    Paperback (Workman Publishing Company, Aug. 9, 2016)
    The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceitborrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. Its the revolutionary study guide for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. There are units on Colonial America; the Revolutionary War and the founding of a new nation; Jefferson and the expansion west; the Civil War and Reconstruction; and all of the notable events of the 20th centuryWorld Wars, the Depression, the Civil Rights movement, and much more. These all-in-one notebooks make learning fun and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
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  • Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide

    Workman Publishing, Michael Geisen, Sharon Madanes, Editors of Brain Quest

    Paperback (Workman Publishing Company, Aug. 9, 2016)
    It’s the revolutionary science study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace Science . . . takes readers from scientific investigation and the engineering design process to the Periodic Table; forces and motion; forms of energy; outer space and the solar system; to earth sciences, biology, body systems, ecology, and more. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
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  • Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide

    Workman Publishing, Michael Lindblad, Ximena Vengoechea, Editors of Brain Quest

    Paperback (Workman Publishing Company, Aug. 9, 2016)
    It’s the revolutionary world history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace World History . . . kicks off with the Paleolithic Era and transports the reader to ancient civilizations—from Africa and beyond; the middle ages across the world; the Renaissance; the age of exploration and colonialism, revolutions, and the modern world and the wars and movements that shaped it. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only one book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in marker colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts. Mnemonics for a memorable shortcut. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.
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  • Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids

    Whee Winn

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Feb. 2, 2016)
    Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids is the perfect collection of kid-friendly jokes that will keep you and your friends and family laughing out loud! Whether you’re stuck in the house or on a road trip, these jokes will have everyone cracking up.This collection of jokes is hilarious, clean, and kid-friendly and includes everything from knock-knock jokes, to Q&A jokes, tongue twisters, and a whole lot more. Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids is certain to have every kid you know laughing out loud, snorting riotously, and generally gasping for air.Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids:Good for readers of all ages, 6-10 years oldFamily-friendly jokesWide variety of joke stylesFun illustrations add to the funIncludes bonus Q&A jokes and riddles
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  • Paint by Sticker: Travel: Re-create 12 Vintage Posters One Sticker at a Time!

    Workman Publishing

    Paperback (Workman Publishing Company, March 21, 2017)
    Paint by Sticker: Travel celebrates a time when elegant posters, in an Art Deco style, beckoned visitors to faraway romantic places—from Venice, with its canals and gondolas, to Cairo, gateway to the pyramids—all through the absorbing activity of painting by sticker.Paint by Sticker is a compelling new activity for crafters and artists, doodlers and coloring book enthusiasts of all ages. As in paint-by-number, each template is divided into dozens of spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a particular sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, place it. And then the next, and the next, and the next, until your “poster” comes to life.Paint by Sticker: Travel includes everything you need to create twelve vibrant, nostalgic travel posters—the stickers, the templates, the intuitive directions. The works include Moscow, home of St. Basil’s Cathedral and its candy-colored onion domes. India and the Taj Mahal, crown jewel in a world of fascinating destinations. Bermuda. Monaco. Japan and its cherry blossoms and pagodas. Bon voyage!
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  • Anger Management Workbook for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Help Children Stay Calm and Make Better Choices When They Feel Mad

    Samantha Snowden MA, Andrew Hill PhD

    Paperback (Althea Press, Nov. 27, 2018)
    Show your anger who’s boss―50 fun activities about anger management for kids Anger is a normal emotion just like joy, sadness, and fear, but it can be difficult to know how to express those feelings in a good way. The Anger Management Workbook for Kids is filled with 50 playful exercises to help you handle powerful emotions. You can stay calm and make better choices when you feel angry. Other workbooks about anger management for kids ages 6-12 wish they could be this fun! Discover ways to recognize angry feelings and react to them safely, so you can be nice to yourself and others. Draw a picture of what your anger looks like, write about your feelings and needs in different situations, and more. These awesome activities will give you the tools to manage your feelings through gratitude, friendliness, and self-kindness. This workbook about anger management for kids includes:Assorted exercises―Doodle, write, meditate, and make crafts like the Glitter Jar as you work through angry feelings with this delightful workbook about anger management for kids.All about anger―Learn about what anger is, how it feels, how to look out for it, and more.Feel-good habits―In this workbook about anger management for kids, you can explore lots of healthy habits that help you react better in situations that make you mad. Stop angry feelings in their tracks with the activities in this workbook. Who knew anger management for kids could be so enjoyable?
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  • Spectrum | Math Workbook | 4th Grade, 160pgs

    Spectrum

    Paperback (Spectrum, Aug. 15, 2014)
    FOCUSED PRACTICE: The Spectrum Math Workbook for Fourth Grade provides focused practice in math mastery for children ages 9 and 10. This 160-page, nine-chapter workbook keeps kids at the top of their math game using progressive practice, math in everyday settings, and tests to monitor progress. CORRELATED TO CURRENT STATE STANDARDS: This engaging workbook covers multiplying and dividing, fractions and decimals, measurements conversions, classifying geometric figures, and prepping for algebra. WHAT’S INSIDE: Includes lessons and exercises that help students to understand difficult subject matter, along with pretests, post-tests, mid-tests, and final tests. An answer key is provided to measure the student's success. WORKING TOGETHER: A teacher and parent-loved series, Spectrum Math Workbooks help children stay ahead in math by supplying systematic and thought-provoking practice designed to increase in complexity. WHY SPECTRUM: For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals; the workbooks are also an excellent resource for homeschooling. Spectrum partners with you in supporting your child’s educational journey every step of the way.
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  • Unicorn Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8: A Fun Kid Workbook Game For Learning, Coloring, Dot To Dot, Mazes, Word Search and More!

    Activity Slayer

    Paperback (Independently published, Oct. 22, 2018)
    THE BEST GIFT IDEA FOR KIDS - SPECIAL LAUNCH PRICE (WHILE STOCKS LAST!!!! )Fun! Fun! Fun! Let your kids creativity run wild!Original Artist Designs, High Resolution A Gorgeous Unicorn Activity Book For Kids Ages 4-8!!!*Printed on one side of the paper *Incredibly Fun and Relaxing
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  • Drama

    Raina Telgemeier

    Paperback (Graphix, Sept. 1, 2012)
    From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile and Sisters!Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon over Mississippi, she can't really sing. Instead she's the set designer for the drama department's stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen. And when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!
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