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Druscilla's Halloween

Author: Sally M. Walker
Illustrator: Lee White
Poor Druscilla. Her sore, ancient knees are so creaky and loud that she can't sneak up on anyone to play witchy tricks on Halloween. But when she picks up a broom to sweep up the scattered feathers, she has an idea that just might work!

Thanksgiving Rules

Author: Laurie Friedman
Illustrator: Teresa Murfin
Percy Issac Gifford discovers the true recipe for a perfect Thanksgiving!

The Steel Pan Man of Harlem

Author and Illustrator: Colin Bootman
A captivating retelling of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, set in the Harlem Renaissance.

Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

Author: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie
Bad News for Outlaws reveals the story of a remarkable African American hero of the Old West.

Dino-Soccer

Author: Lisa Wheeler
Illustrator: Barry Gott
Follow-up to the popular Dino-Hockey, veggie-nibblers and meat-crunchers take to the soccer field for a show-down of prehistoric proportions.

Elmer's Special Day

Andersen Press USA
Author and Illustrator: David McKee
Elmer changes the rules for Elmer's Day, inviting every single animal in the jungle to join in the parade.

Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog

Andersen Press USA
Author: Jeanne Willis
Illustrator: Tony Ross
Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog are very lazy. They eat and sleep, but when they awake uncomfortably, they believe the sofa has shrunk... or so they like to think.

Millie's Marvellous Hat

Andersen Press USA
Author & Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura
Millie loves hats but has no money and can't afford to buy one. But the hat shop man has an idea, if Millie dares to imagine it.

The Wild Washerwomen

Andersen Press USA
Author: John Yeoman
Illustrator: Quentin Blake
Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen. Everyone feared them except seven woodcutters, who were eager to teach the washerwomen a lesson.

The Clock Struck One: A Time-Telling Tale

Author: Trudy Harris
Illustrator: Carrie Hartman
With digital and analog clocks on every page, this entertaining story teaches young readers the basics of telling time.

Happy New Year, Mallory!

Author: Laurie Friedman
Illustrator: Jennifer Kalis
New Year's Eve is just around the corner and Mallory's camp friends are coming to Fern Falls for a reunion. But Mallory misses the festivities. Is it the beginning of a bad year for Mallory or will her friends find a way to save the day?

Alien Expedition

Author: Pamela F. Service
Illustrator: Mike Gorman
In the third book in this series, young Alien Agent Zack Gaither is sent to Mongolia to meet with his fellow agent.

City of Screams

Author: John Brindley
In this thought-provoking sequel to The Rule of Claw, author John Brindley continues to explore a future world where genetic experiments have accelerated the process of evolution.

Math Is CATegorical®: Windows, Rings, and Grapes-a Look at Different Shapes

Author: Brain P. Cleary
Illustrator: Brian Gable
In this humorous look at shapes, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce circles, ovals, triangles, squares and rectangles.

Words Are CATegorical®: Skin Like Milk, Hair of Silk: What are Similes and Metaphors?

Author: Brian P. Cleary
Illustrator: Brian Gable
Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats explain the differences between similes and metaphors.

Manga Math Mysteries

Modern manga artwork engages readers in kid-friendly mysteries. In each book, a group of friends from a martial arts school use visual clues and mathematics to solve a mystery. The stories illustrate problem-solving thought processes and reinforce math concepts taught in third and fourth grade. Written by a math educator and illustrated by talented manga artists, these mysteries will increase readers' understanding of how math can be applied in real-world situations. [RL: 3, IL: 3-5]

#1 The Lost Key: A Mystery with Whole Numbers
#2 The Hundred-Dollar Robber: A Mystery with Money
#3 The Secret Ghost: A Mystery with Distance and Measurement
#4 The Kung Fu Puzzle: A Mystery with Time and Temperature

The Decades of Twentieth-Century America

This series outlines the most important social, political, economic, cultural, and technological events that happened in the United States during each decade of the Twentieth Century. [RL: 8, IL: 8-12]

America in the 1900s
America in the 1910s
America in the 1920s
America in the 1930s
America in the 1940s
America in the 1950s
America in the 1960s
America in the 1970s
America in the 1980s
America in the 1990s

Lightning Bolt Books™

With high-energy designs, exciting photographs, and engaging texts, Lightning Bolt Books™ illuminate key nonfiction topics for young readers. [RL: 2, IL: K-2]

Animal Close-Ups (6-book series)
Famous Places (6-book series)
Meet the Animal Groups (6-book series)
What's the Weather Like? (5-book series)
Your Amazing Senses (5-book series)

Life in Ancient Civilizations

This series gives ancient civilizations a fresh look! Comic book-style art and photographs engage readers while providing a historically accurate view of life long ago.. Each book covers daily life, buildings and structures, religion, ideas and innovations, leaders, and lasting influences of each major ancient culture. [RL: 3, IL: 3-6]

The Aztecs: Life in Tenochtitlan
The Babylonians: Life in Ancient Babylon
The Chinese: Life in China's Golden Age
The Egyptians: Life in Ancient Egypt
The Greeks: Life in Ancient Greece
The Romans: Life in Ancient Rome

Gross Body Science

Take readers on a guided tour of the human body's grossest functions. Readers will be giggling - and gagging - while they learn how the human body works. [RL: 4, IL: 3-5]

Clot & Scab: Gross Stuff about Your Scrapes, Bumps, and Bruises
Crust & Spray: Gross Stuff in Your Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
Hawk & Drool: Gross Stuff in Your Mouth
Itch & Ooze: Gross Stuff on Your Skin
Rumble & Spew: Gross Stuff in Your Stomach and Intestines

Fantasy Chronicles

Fantasy Chronicles explores the folklore, myths, history, literature, and pop culture connections that fuel enduring interest in fantastical creatures such as witches, wizards, giants, fairies, trolls, merfolk, and magical animals. [RL: 5, IL: 4-7]

Fairies and Elves
Fantastical Creatures and Magical Beasts
Giants, Trolls, and Ogres
Mermaids and Mermen
Wizards and Witches

The Best Dogs Ever!

The Best Dogs Ever takes a fan-club approach to introducing the characteristics and history of different dog breeds, letting readers know what distinctive features make their favorite breed "the best." The books also provide balanced information on pet ownership and present the disposition and needs of each particular breed. [RL:3, IL: 2-4]

Beagles are the Best!
Boxers are the Best!
German Shepherd Dogs are the Best!
Labrador Retrievers are the Best!
Portuguese Water Dogs are the Best!
Yorkshire Terriers are the Best!

Early Bird Astronomy

Newly fluent readers will explore the solar system in this colorful and interesting new series. Accessible text describes the unique features of each planet, its place in the solar system, its makeup, its satellites and rings, and how scientists have learned about the planet through space missions. [RL: 3, IL: 2-5]

Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Pluto-A Dwarf Planet
Saturn
Uranus
Venus

Ready, Set, Draw!

Get those pencils ready! These eye-catching books provide step-by-step instructions for drawing animals, vehicles, action figures, mythical creatures, and much more! Brief nonfiction texts introduce each topic, while easy-to-follow directions walk readers through the illustration methods. [RL: 3, IL: 2-4]

Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles You Can Draw
Cats You Can Draw
Cool Boy Stuff You Can Draw
Cool Girl Stuff You Can Draw
Dogs You Can Draw
Horses You Can Draw