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Books published by publisher Magic Wagon

  • The Dragon, the Phoenix, and the Beautiful Pearl: A Chinese Dragon Spirit Myth

    Anita Yasuda

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2014)
    When Golden Phoenix and Jade Dragon find a beautiful stone, they carve it into a pearl that shines brighter than all the stars, attracting the attention of the goddess Xi Wang Mu who decides the pearl should belong to her.
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  • Book 4: Bent Out of Shape

    Lisa Mullarkey, Phyllis Harris

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Katharine Carmichael thinks math is disgust-o. Especially geometry. Who knew that even shapes are tricky in third grade? Katharine fails a test, is accused of being a Cheatie Girl, and finds out that her kindergarten teacher Mrs. Curtin is going to tutor her. How embarrassing! Will Mrs. Curtin help her earn an A or will Katharine stay bent out of shape forever? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.
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  • A Green Kid's Guide to Watering Plants

    Richard Lay, Laura Zarrin

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A Green Kid's Guide to Watering Plants will teach students how to plant seeds in a raised bed and keep it watered properly with an adult's help! The process of selecting seeds, plant, and conserve water is explained in detail. A seedling project will give students a hands on activity to get them interested in gardening. Common Core and State Standards for life cycles, soil, weather, measuring, observing, and reporting can all be connected to A Green Kid's Guide to Watering Plants. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-4.
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  • Notes from a Pro

    Amy Cobb, Anna Cattish

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Kori Neal loves vintage. But when Jack Cassilly III slides into the band room with his brand-new, sparkling trombone in hand and his nose in the air, Kori's school-loaner seems less shiny than ever. With the help of a famous local jazz musician, can Kori see past the scuffs and dents? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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  • Monarch Migration: Counting by 10s

    Megan Atwood, Sharon Holm

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Animals make perfect counting company! The simple language teaches young readers mathematical terms and counting concepts. Learn to count by 10s up to 100 in the Monarch Migration book in this adorable series that counts the critters. Special thanks to content consultant Paula J. Maida, PhD. From the PublisherThe simple language teaches young readers mathematical terms and counting concepts. Learn to count forward, backward, by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s -- and even discover odds and evens and fractions --in this adorable series that counts the critters. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-3.* Illustrations matched to level of the text * Includes a Words to Know section * Number bar on bottom of page illustrates the counting concept * Reviewed by content consultants
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  • Third Adventure: the Lighthouse of Terror

    Baron Specter, Dustin Evans

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Sept. 1, 2010)
    A graphic novel series of ghost stories that centers around the main character, Joey DeAngelo, after he moves to Boston and strange things start happening to him and his new frenemies Tank and Gil.
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  • How Not to Be Killed by a Zombie: Book 3

    Baron Spector, Setch Kneupper

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Jared, Stan, Mitch, Barry, and Amy live in the small town of Marshfield, or Graveyard City. The town has four old cemeteries, and each kid lives next to one. In fact, they've witnessed so many strange things in the graveyards that they've formed a group called the Zombie Hunters! But the Zombie Hunters hunt more than just zombies -they track ghosts, werewolves, and vampires, too. Each member of the group has started keeping a diary of the group's activities… what will you learn from the Graveyard Diaries?Barry Bannon and his dog, Lucy, walk every day in Marshfield Grove, the biggest cemetery in Marshfield. They've seen several ghosts, so that doesn't bother Barry. But zombies are a different matter! When zombies begin kidnapping neighborhood dogs to eat their brains, they steal the ghost dog of Alma Simmons's ghost. Alma doesn't want to be alone, so she takes Lucy for company. Barry will not rest until his dog is back. Can Barry and the other Zombie Hunters find the missing dogs and get rid of the zombies without being killed themselves? An action-packed series featuring world-class black-and-white interior illustrations to grab young readers' attention! * Age-appropriate Art * Reinforced Library Binding * Tips For Finding & Identifying Ghosts, Werewolves, Vampires & More * About the Author & Illustrator. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-8.
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  • Softball Surprise

    Brigitte Henry Cooper, Tim Heitz

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Rana Parisi's softball team is heading for the summer league championship. As a catcher, Rana calls the shots. But when her plan to organize a surprise party for Maya backfires, feelings are hurt and Rana loses focus. Will Rana strike out during the championship? And can she save her friendship? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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  • Memorial Day

    Karen Latchana Kenney, Judith A. Hunt

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Children are taught to respect the symbols of America from their first day of school. Memorial Day provides teachers an easy-to-read picture book explaining the creation, history, and meaning of the holiday that honors our nation's soldiers.
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  • Snaring the Trumpet

    Amy Cobb, Anna Cattish

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Davis Beadle has a theory. You look like your instrument. And trumpets? Trumpets are cool. But when he and his best friend Yulia join the Benton Bluff Junior High band, the trumpet section is full! Sent to shadow other band members and try new instruments, Davis forms a plan to stick with trumpet. But will something else stick instead? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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  • Phantom of the Opera

    Gaston LeRoux, Rod Espinosa

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Aug. 1, 2009)
    A graphic novel based on the Gaston Leroux classic, in which a disfigured musical genius, living under the Paris Opera House, uses music to win the love of a beautiful opera singer.
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  • Piglets Playing: Counting from 11 to 20

    Megan Atwood, Sharon Holm

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Animals make perfect counting company! The simple language teaches young readers mathematical terms and counting concepts. Learn to count from 11 to 20 in the Piglets Playing book in this adorable series that counts the critters. Special thanks to content consultant Paula J. Maida, PhD.From the PublisherThe simple language teaches young readers mathematical terms and counting concepts. Learn to count forward, backward, by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s -- and even discover odds and evens and fractions --in this adorable series that counts the critters. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-3.* Illustrations matched to level of the text * Includes a Words to Know section * Number bar on bottom of page illustrates the counting concept * Reviewed by content consultants
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