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  • Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 13: The Hunt for the Yeti Skull: Nepal

    Elizabeth Singer Hunt

    Paperback (Running Press Kids, Oct. 11, 2011)
    The Hunt for the Yeti Skull (Book 13) Jack has become the most decorated secret agent for the Global Protection Force, but during the day he's still just an ordinary kid who has to put up with annoying people—like Marko Mayer, a new student in Jack's rock-climbing class. When Jack and Marko race to the top of the wall, Marko stomps on Jack's hand and wins—then has the nerve to gloat! But Jack has no time to sulk—the GPF needs him in Nepal. A plane carrying a team of scientists has gone missing over Mount Everest. They were thought to be carrying the first true Yeti skull ever recovered—proof that the legendary Abominable Snowman really existed. Jack quickly discovers that a greedy collector is behind the theft—and he may have hired Jack's archnemesis for the job. Can Jack and his fellow agents use their climbing skills to brave the highest mountain on earth and recover the priceless skull?
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  • Starry Night, Hold Me Tight

    Jean Sagendorph, Kim Siebold

    Board book (Running Press Kids, Aug. 25, 2015)
    A perfect Christmas and winter board book featuring polar bear mom and baby with a nod to "Silent Night." Bear's adventures help him learn and grow, and it is Momma's big bear hugs that keep him safe and warm. Snuggle up with this wintry bedtime story and see how the love between a mother and cub grows through each day.
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  • The Night Before Christmas

    Christian Birmingham

    eBook (Running Press Kids, Aug. 31, 2005)
    This bestselling beautifully illustrated edition of the classic Christmas poem about Santa Claus, sugarplums, and reindeer makes the perfect holiday gift for families. Clement C. Moore's timeless Christmas Eve poem comes to life in this New York Times bestselling illustrated edition of The Night Before Christmas. With gorgeous illustrations by award-winning, renowned children's book illustrator Christian Birmingham, this gorgeous oversized picture book is sure to become a holiday classic for years to come.
  • The Battle of Junk Mountain

    Lauren Abbey Greenberg

    language (Running Press Kids, April 17, 2018)
    For fans of Rebecca Stead and Jennifer L. Holm, this is the perfect middle grade summer beach read. Twelve-year-old Shayne Whittaker has always spent summers on the Maine coast, visiting her grandmother Bea and playing with her BFF Poppy. Both Shayne and Bea are collectors, in their own ways: Shayne revels in golden memories of searching for sea glass and weaving friendship bracelets with Poppy, while Bea scours flea markets for valuable finds, much of which she adds to a growing pile in her house that Shayne jokingly calls Junk Mountain.This summer, though, everything has changed. Poppy would rather talk about boys than bracelets, and Bea's collecting mania has morphed into hoarding. Only Linc, the weird Civil War-obsessed kid next door, pays attention to her. Turns out Linc's collected a secret of his own, one that could enrage the meanest lobsterman on the planet, his grandpa. What begins as the worst summer of Shayne's life becomes the most meaningful, as she wages an all-out battle to save her friendships, rescue her grandmother, and protect the memories she loves the most.
  • Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different 2: Even More True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World

    Ben Brooks, Quinton Wintor

    Hardcover (Running Press Kids, Oct. 6, 2020)
    Boys can be anything they want to be! In this sequel to the New York Times bestseller Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, Ben Brooks introduces seventy-six more boys and men who will inspire young readers to live boldly and true to themselves.What do environmental activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, philosopher Socrates, and singer Ed Sheeran all have in common? Each of them defied expectations -- going against the grain and pursuing their dreams despite a seemingly impossible barrage of obstacles and difficulties. Their stories are incredible, as are those of tap dancer Evan Ruggiero, Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri, the brave Chernobyl Divers, and the other inspirational boys who fill the pages of this extraordinary book.Together, their stories offer young boys the welcome alternative message that masculinity can mean many things -- that it's okay to be sensitive, to be bold, and to follow their hearts.
  • The Caper of the Crowned Jewels

    Elizabeth Singer Hunt

    Paperback (Running Press Kids, Jan. 2, 2008)
    In The Caper of the Crown Jewels, Jack is summoned to solve a matter of grave national importance: the theft of the Crown Jewels of the British Empire from the Tower of London. Arriving on the scene, he is greeted by a traditional Tower guard- a Yeoman Warder (or Beefeater)- who explains what's missing: The Imperial State Crown, the Sovereign's Orb, and the Sovereign's Scepter with the cross containing the finest-cut diamond in the world, the Star of Africa. Jack identifies Ivan the Incredible and his assistant, Jazz, as the thieves immediately--but puzzling out how they did it is stickier. The famous Tower has the most advanced security in the world, and even using his impressive gadgets (the Encryption notebook, Heli-Spacer, Rock Corer, and Rope Tornado) Jack is flummoxed by how the jewels were spirited out. However, Jack can conjure up more than gadgets--he foils the evil magicians with some powerful mojo of his own, dispels an invisibility enchantment, and narrowly avoids the executioner's block before restoring the jewels to the crown and earning the gratitude of the Queen herself!
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  • Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 12: The Fight for the Frozen Land: The Arctic

    Elizabeth Singer Hunt

    Paperback (Running Press Kids, Oct. 6, 2009)
    A team of GPF scientists has vanished in the Arctic while doing research on global warming. While rescuing them from the jaws of a hungry polar bear, Secret Agent Jack Stalwart learns of the malicious Black Arctic Project: A group of mysterious villains are speeding up global warming by blowing up glaciers. Can Jack stop them before the entire planet is doomed?
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  • Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart: Book 4: The Race for Gold Rush Treasure: California, USA: The Race for Gold Rush Treasure: California, USA

    Elizabeth Singer Hunt, Brian Williamson

    Paperback (Running Press Kids, March 12, 2019)
    The fourth globe-trotting installment in the exciting Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart series, by beloved children's author Elizabeth Singer Hunt (author of the award-winning Secret Agent Jack Stalwart series). Now Jack teams up with his older brother Max to solve a thrilling California puzzle, using their special training as Global Protection Force agents.In the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, an unbelievable discovery is made: $10 million in rare coins dating back to the California Gold Rush! Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart are sent to protect the treasure. But almost as soon as they arrive, it vanishes into thin air. Little do they know that the culprit is someone from Jack's past. Unfortunately for the brothers, the criminal isn't only after the loot. He wants revenge.
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  • Sesame Street I Can Do It!: A Treasury of Stories

    Sesame Workshop

    Hardcover (Running Press Kids, April 4, 2017)
    Join Elmo, Abby, Zoe, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and all their Sesame Street friends in this delightful and educational storybook treasury! In Sesame Street I Can Do It!, young readers will experience many “firsts” with their favorite character, building confidence to help them navigate new situations. From using the bathroom to going to school to having a sleepover, Elmo and friends will encourage children to embrace new experiences. Additionally, Bert will teach children the importance of taking turns while Elmo and Grover demonstrate the how to be a good friend. If the friends on Sesame Street can do it, kids can do it, too!This treasury format makes this the perfect bedtime or on-the-go book and will be a cherished gift for the Sesame Street fan!
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  • Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 6: The Pursuit of the Ivory Poachers: Kenya

    Elizabeth Singer Hunt

    Paperback (Running Press Kids, May 6, 2008)
    Jack finally receives a coded message from his brother Max, possibly detailing his whereabouts. But duty calls, and Jack is whisked away to the sweltering savannah of Kenya before he can decipher it. Once there, a wise and kind Masai chief alerts Jack to a series of elephant killings where the corpses have been robbed of their tusks. Jack must find the malevolent ring of poachers responsible before more of these endangered species are destroyed.
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  • The Boys' Doodle Book: Amazing Pictures to Complete and Create

    Andrew Pinder

    Paperback (Running Press Kids, May 26, 2008)
    From dinosaurs to robots, boys will love drawing and doodling in this fun activity book for creative kids, featuring full-color artwork and perforated pages for you to display your favorite pictures.With a shiny foiled cover and 160 spectacular interior pages that feature engaging, full-color artwork, you're guaranteed hours and hours of enjoyment with this playful drawing guide. Plus, every page is perforated for easy pullout to display YOUR piece of art.The Boys' Doodle Book is packed with pirates, dinosaurs, robots, and more, daring boys to let their imaginations run wild! A fun and simple sentence on each page instructs what to do, such as "draw a cool tree house," "how will you escape from a crocodile?" and "draw a flying machine."So get ready, get set, and doodle! As always, no drawing skills are required -- just your imagination.
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  • Girls' World of Doodles: Over 100 Pictures to Complete and Create

    Nellie Ryan, Beth Gunnell, Katy Jackson

    Paperback (Running Press Kids, Sept. 6, 2011)
    Calling all girls, this new exciting addition to the bestselling Doodle series is four-color, a first for the series! Filled with beautiful and intricate illustrations and patterns, girls will let their creativity fly and doodle everything from flowers, feathers, birds, buttons, and butterflies alike!
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