"Engaging images accompany information about igneous rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

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Amazing animal mash-ups will send artists with imaginations on a crazy quest of creativity! Giant squid or cute kitten? Why choose just one? Drawing has never been this much fun.

Sam and Ashley are Abby Baxley’s best friends. They do everything together and have been inseparable since second grade - nothing could drive them apart. That was until Ms. Paye, the 100-year-old town librarian approached Abby with an invitation to take part in a secret unsolved, once in a generation treasure hunt created by her father in the early 1900’s.Of course, Abby jumped at the chance for an adventure. But, Abby soon discovers that the treasure hunt’s rules – 10 clues in 10 days without seeking help from or telling anyone may be more than her friendships can bear. Will she have to make a choice between winning the competition and keeping her best friends? And, if so, which would she choose?

"The students of Room 26 are doing reports about the jobs they want to have when they grow up--and Humphrey the classroom pet hamster helps aspiring magician Miranda show the class about her own dream job"-- Provided by publisher.

"Japan is a nation made up of nearly 4,000 islands! Being an archipelago covered in mountains greatly impacted the culture of Japan. People there are known for appreciating the beauty of nature, and this is shown in their art, customs, architecture, and cuisine. Readers will explore this beautiful country through spectacular photographs and fascinating facts. This book is sure to give readers a deep understanding of the geography and history of Japan, and how that impacts the culture there today"-- Provided by publisher.

The town of Fin Lake has darkened and none of the axolotls know why. Twins Amethyst and Aqua work together with their friends to solve the mystery of the murky mess. The cause involves land dwellers, who are known to be dangerous to axolotls. They encounter many risky situations along the way. What will be the cause of the murky mess? Will the group of friends succeed? The murky mess is just the first adventure for these friends. There will be many more to come!

"After Titanic sank to the icy depths of the Atlantic, some feared the once-great ship would be lost forever. Despite decades of searching, nobody was able to locate the liner along the ocean floor ... until 1985 when a crew finally found the remains. Dynamic graphic art illustrates this true story of discovering Titanic while back matter features highlight the items found aboard the sunken ship of dreams and feature the true stories of those on the search for answers all those years later"-- Provided by publisher.

Eight-year-old expert soccer player Aven Green learns to share the spotlight and be a good team player when her friend Sujata joins the team.

"Engaging images accompany information about metamorphic rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

"A thrilling encounter between a young girl and one of the elements, reminding us nature can't be contained, from creators Grégoire Laforce and Yvan Duque. Every morning, Lucie heads to the forest to go exploring. Along the way, she collects things from nature that fascinate her, placing them carefully into little jars that she stuffs into an increasingly full backpack. But on one particular day, Lucie encounters something unexpected: She hears the wind speaking to her. Thinking she can simply coax the wind into one of her jars, much like her other souvenirs from the forest, she instead finds herself being led on an unforgettable adventure by a force of nature. When she arrives at a moment of truth, however, and reckons with having to let go of her backpack full of jars, an important realization about the environment begins to set in"--Amazon website.

"Learn about the field of geology and get inspired by the experiment in the book. Then try your own experiment"--Back cover.

In this chilling prequel to The Perfect Child, USA Today bestselling author Lucinda Berry plunges readers into the dark origins of a family's secrets, where good intentions pave the road to unspeakable acts and a mother's love might be the deadliest inheritance of all. Becky Watson learned early that trust is a weapon and secrets are survival. From foster homes to abandoned backroads, she and her childhood confidant Orion have buried more than just memories. Now, as a college freshman, Becky's harboring her most dangerous secret yet: her newborn daughter, Janie. Desperation drives Becky to contact her estranged grandmother, Lillian. She swoops in like a guardian angel, but her salvation comes with a poisoned price tag. Behind Lillian's nurturing facade lurks a web of generational secrets. As buried truths claw their way to the surface, Becky faces an impossible choice: sacrifice her daughter or herself to break a twisted family legacy.

"Izzy's sister has been acting strange. Izzy knows that something is going on with her twin, Grace; hurrying off to hang with other kids, avoiding her at school, and going to bed earlier than usual. When Izzy learns that her twin sister has been sneaking off at night to hang out with the mysterious Midnight Society, she surprises them at their night of storytelling and threatens to tell their parents about Grace's new hobby. But in order to prevent Izzy from telling on her, the Midnight Society proposes a scare-off! If Izzy wins, Grace is booted from the Midnight Society. If Grace wins, Izzy won't tell anyone about the Midnight Society. What follows are three terrifying tales that may determine the fate of not only the Midnight Society, but also the twins' relationship. In "The Tale of the Bushwalkers," a girl who cheats in school discovers that monsters may be prowling her campus, ready to eat cheating students. In "The Tale of the Spirit Drum," a young boy tests his luck when he comes into possession of a drum that can make his dreams come true. And in "The Tale of the Sinister Sisters," two twins must survive the night by themselves as malignant spirits take their form to pit the twins agains each other." -- Provided by publisher.

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"Join young explorers Charlie and Bumble on a bug hunt, But all the creatures they find insist that they are NOT insects! You'll be introduced to spiders, centipedes, woodlice, and more until FINALLY they find some insects. They also find a surprising creature that doesn't look like an insect--but is it . . .?!"-- Amazon website.

"Hey, creatures of the world! The plants would like to set a few things straight in this entertaining account of the astonishing skills they possess. Readers will be familiar with some of these abilities, such as photosynthesis, but others are likely to amaze children and adults alike, such as the fact that trees can communicate with-and send food and water to-one another through their roots with the help of fungi that connect them! Bursting with fun facts and plants with attitude, We Can Hear Without Ears is an energetic account of the invisible ways plants defend, nourish, strengthen themselves, and communicate with others. It will awe budding botanists, nature lovers, and even those who may think plants are boring. These plants are anything but boring; in fact, they're thrilling, and as they share their secrets, they are sure to transform the way you think about flora"-- Provided by publisher.

"A book for young readers about the history and culture of the southeastern nation of Indonesia"-- Provided by publisher.

"England, 1810. Lucy Elliot has often been described as fastidious, given her belief that there is an objectively correct and logical way to do things. And while she strives to be proper in every way, she does have one rather scandalous secret: Lucy, the prim and gentle lady, is a frequent attendee of the entirely disreputable and illicit Night Races, where unchaperoned men and women from all social classes gather on dark country lanes to gamble on the outcomes of furiously fast carriage races. But her secret might become more than just a danger to her reputation when her mysterious new neighbor, Captain Dashwood, begins partaking in the races. Lucy can't help but feel there's something more to the handsome Captain Dashwood than meets the eye, and she suspects that his arrival in the neighborhood in the midst of a spate of curious and alarming carriage robberies is no mere coincidence--something is most certainly afoot in the county, and it's a mystery Lucy intends to solve. Though Lucy prides herself on her preparedness, she never could have anticipated the web of lies, deceit, and espionage that she finds herself and Captain Dashwood entangled in; nor could she have known that the very fate of Britain would hang in the balance. But will her meticulous nature be the very thing that saves her, or will it be her--and England's--undoing?" -- Back cover.

"Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more. Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal."--Amazon.

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The Axolotl Agency adventures continue! The twins, Amethyst and Aqua are about to have their ninth birthday party! As party preparations are underway, the agency is anxiously awaiting its next big mission. During an agency meeting, Amethyst suddenly hears some strange sounds coming from another part of the lake. The friends must travel to different areas of the lake to investigate. They end up having to put multiple clues together in order to solve this mystery. It seems there is a new addition to the lake! But what or who is it? Help the agency solve this next mission and celebrate the twins' birthday!

"Five magical stories featuring Tinker Bell and the fairies from Pixie Hollow!"--Page 4 of cover