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“Full of practical advice, helpful explanations, and messages of encouragement…Period.” —Parents.com “Make[s] girls feel both normal and empowered.... If you have a girl nearing puberty in your life, I recommend grabbing a copy for her.” —Heidi Stevens for The Chicago Tribune...

Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this series! Next up is Washington D.C. and the Nationals team! Mike and Kate are about to face their biggest, most important mystery yet! Why? It involves the president of the United States! The president’s brother is a catcher on...

Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is Baltimore! Mike and Kate's next mystery is legendary! The great pitching legend Babe Ruth's first team was in Baltimore, so the Orioles' ballpark has one of his gloves on display. While Mike and Kate...

Zapped into the twenty-first century by The Book, Fred, Sam, and Joe discover that the future is worth waiting for. 3-D ads attack them on the street, and ray gun-toting robots demand their ID numbers, or else. And a meeting with their great-grandkids could knock out the old family tree at the...

Third-grader Amina Banana is back in book three of this chapter book series, navigating new responsibilities at home and growing financial stresses, from National Book Award winner Shifa Safadi. When Amina's family hits hard times, and her dad has been gone working more, she is determined to...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they investigate a mysterious house on their family’s private island. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate some suspicious happenings at their favorite pizza parlor! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate the mystery of the mummy's curse! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences. The Aldens are...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they spend a summer on their aunt's ranch, unraveling mysteries along the way. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple...

The Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader--is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences...

The Alden children were searching for a home--and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader--is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences. Henry...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Time-traveling brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie have to find a certain kind of food. The magic tree house whisks them off to a village in the mountains of...

Mr. Heavy Legs walked past Cooper and got into the jeep. He turned on the ignition and backed up to Cooper. He handed him a card with a single phone number on it. “I’m not forcing you to come, kid. Not yet. But things are going to start happening fast. Very fast. Call if you want me. And one...

In this lyrical book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape. In what...

Based on the research that race, gender, disability, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of...

An eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond, in this companion to Dress Coded. When Mary Kate Murphy joins a special science pilot program focused on climate change, the class opens her eyes to lots of...

Spend a day at school with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this unique audiobook—the perfect way to introduce children to a daily routine at school! Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he attends a fun-filled day at school! Follow along as he greets the teacher, plays outside, paints, reads...

Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize. One of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s Books Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm...

What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Can Amber master her magic in time to help save her dolphin, Flash, from a...

Amy Krouse Rosenthal's New York Times bestselling story of friendship, unicorns, and the power of believing! Uni is just like all the other unicorns . . . except for one thing: she believes that little girls are REAL. This magical story by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (author of I Wish You More)...