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In this first volume of a thrilling middle grade graphic novel series, a sixth-grader named Pablo discovers his locker is a portal to the realm of monsters! For hundreds of years, something in the basement of Glenfield Middle School has waited for its chance...

Celebrating a young child's first experience learning about the creatures, people, and objects in their environment, Starting Out narrates the tale of the modern world through a child's eyes. This series employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational physical concepts...

An unflinching look at the all but forgotten though no less shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided Greensboro, N.C., and the nation, and the grassroots activists who, in their tireless fight for justice, refused to give up on America's promised ideals.On November 3, 1979,...

In this fictional book Mother Rongway runs a church; she hires a pastor that loves money so she can tell him what he can and cannot do. She tries to portray herself a loving sweet church mother but her true character always seem to...

There are creatures lurking in our world. Obscure creatures long relegated to myth and legend. They have been sighted by a lucky-or unlucky-few, some have even been photographed, but their existence remains unproven and unrecognized by the scientific community.These creatures, long thought gone, have...

Tyler Morant and his friends are seeing a hot new video-game-turned-movie, Mega Mightees. Suddenly one of the Mega Mightees leaps off the screen, headed right for the kids. As more characters come to life, the battle proves too much for the Gamer alone. How...

What are you filled with? Mr. Cork is full of bottled-up negativity. He's angry, rude, and selfish. He doesn't realize that his attitude and actions are the primary cause of his unhappiness. Mr. Cork is about to blow his top, until one day he...

A hilarious fake dating comedy from bestselling author Mandy Baggot! Recently single, Kate is struggling. Clinging on to a career and bringing up her two-year-old daughter leads to nights alone drowning her sorrows in the cheapest white wine she can find. Forced to find...

"A delightful tale of friendship formed across cultures and generations." --School Library JournalWhen a young girl meets an elderly Russian immigrant who wants, at last, to celebrate his bar mitzvah, she comes to learn that true friendship knows no age. Sarah often listens when...

Do toys have gender roles? Do dreams have expiration dates? Mr. Robot tells the story of a robot toy, Mr. Robot. They were built to fight until Lil' Susie bought them at a thrift store. She showed Mr. Robot that they can do a...

A no-nonsense realtor finds a dead body, a missing father and love with help from a small-town police officer in this charming mystery romance.Realtor Vivian Bexley left home ten years ago, and she'd happily stay away. But when her father's theatrics escalate to claiming...

Five tawdry tales follow the life and adventures of bodybuilder Shamus Little. Shamus can snatch, clean, and jerk with the best of the muscle men in Venice, CA, but he's missing something below the belt. He more than makes up for it on the...

Author: Maddie DayPublisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintPublished: 08/14/2024Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781420515084

Mushrooms are fruit bodies of fungi that support plant and human health, as well as Maine's economy. Consumption of fresh mushrooms has boomed in recent years -- sales of medicinal mushroom supplements have soared. Enthusiasts are also scouring the woods to forage more mushrooms.Watercolors...

Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goosebump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. We can mold our muscles with exercise and observe the results.In this lively,...

Japan was the first non-Western nation to compete with the Western powers at their own game. The country's rise to a major player on the stage of Western music has been equally spectacular. The connection between these two developments, however, has never been explored.How...

At this point, your love for hiking in the Adirondacks has jumped to the next level. Once you start hiking in the Adirondacks, whether it's the Adirondacks 46 High Peaks, Lake Placid 9ers, or Lake George 12sters, it's always important to keep track of...

A leading psychiatrist seeks to transform our understanding of mental health care and how it fits into larger social and economic forces--and proposes an effective and compassionate new framework for healing. Mental health care in America has become nothing short of atrocious. Supposed developments...

LIFE WITH THREE CAREFREE FELINE FRIENDS CONTINUES! Ton-chan has been gaining more presence as the leader of the Tamagoyama family, while Shino-san continues to approach life at her own calm pace. Along with the growing foster cat, Taneo, there is always more cuddly cuteness...

In 'My Dad is a Man of God, ' we meet Draper and his young son, DJ. Draper is not just teaching DJ how to pray but also how to grow into a respectful young man. From the important life skill of tying a...