Books published by publisher Scholastic Book Clubs

Discover the stories behind the legends in a lavishly illustrated new addition to the hugely successful Deltora series. Where did the mysterious Shadow Lord come from? How did his seven ferocious Ak-Baba come to be? The secrets are revealed at last! Return to Deltora -- land of magic and monsters -- in a new special edition that finally reveals the truth about the battles and the bloodlines that forged a universe full of adventure. As an added bonus, this collection offers twenty stunningly lavish new color illustrations by Marc McBride.

Brave pilots fight air duels in the skies over Europe. In their open cockpit planes the Flying Aces of England, France, the United States, and Belgium engage in mortal combat against Manfred von Richthofen, Germany's famous "Red Baron" and his squadron of fighter planes. These exploits of the great Flying Aces of World War I will live as long as stories of high courage are told.

Everything grows and changes-that's the message of these beautiful nonfiction readers about the life cycles of plants and animals. Little ones will love watching the amazing transformations of foals into horses, tadpoles into frogs, seeds into sunflowers, and more. Stunning up-close nature photos and simple text designed to build a basic science vocabulary make this set a must-have for both home and classroom libraries! Includes Chick Life Cycle, Frog Life Cycle, Horse Life Cycle, Ladybug Life Cycle, and Sunflower Life Cycle. 24 pages each.

Many children first experience the pleasures of research and reading for information as they learn about a favorite subject-trucks! This fast-paced series explores the high-impact activities and fast-paced responsibilities of all kinds of mighty vehicles. Children will get the facts on awesome fire trucks, heavy-duty bulldozers, and many more powerful vehicles. With colorful, realistic illustrations that invite repeated viewing and reading. Includes If I Could Drive a Loader!, If I Could Drive a Fire Truck!, If I Could Drive a Dump Truck!, If I Could Drive a Mixer!, and If I Could Drive a Bulldozer! 24 pages each.

"Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of America's great leaders. He was a powerful speaker, and he spoke out against laws which kept black people out of many schools and jobs. He led protests and marches demanding fair laws for all people." Dr. King dreamed of a world free of hate, prejudice and violence. This book is about the life and ideals of an outstanding man.