Simon expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not to forget who he is, he commits himself to escaping Hades. Along the way, he faces the monster Cerberus, befriends the tormented Sisyphus, and becomes Persephone's favorite servant. Then, after centuries of failed attempts, he is finally thrust into modern times--and into the stall of a middle school bathroom. Naked. With the help of Zeke, a nerdy rich kid on the social fringes, Simon learns to navigate this amazing and bewildering world. And with Simon's help, Zeke begins to question his comfortable life and understand the true meaning of friendship. Everything seems to be going great . . . until the god of the Underworld sends a demon girl to bring Simon back. And suddenly, it's not just the secret of Simon's past that's threatened, but their very lives--and everyone's around them, too. Is their friendship strong enough to withstand the Will of Hades and save St. Nikolaos Academy Middle School? From two-time Newbery honoree Gary D. Schmidt and two-time PEN Award winner Ron Koertge, Styx and Stones is an unforgettable coming-of-age adventure about friendship, courage, and identity, brimming with Greek mythology and high-stakes action.

"An illustrated Raffi song about a family making a happy home by helping each other with the chores"-- 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!

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.

Dragons, unicorns, and thunderbirds are only a few of the fabulous creatures young readers will meet in this book. In this bright and bold introduction to fantastical and magical animals from around the globe, bestselling and celebrated fantasy author Cornelia Funke and illustrator Ruby Warnecke invite children into the fabulous world of myth and legend.

"A young Terry Crews wants to follow his big dreams and wear different hats in life but must contend with all the various adults who say he can only choose one"-- Provided by publisher.

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?

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Twelve-year-old Zuzu befriends a guardian robot with a limited battery life that was given to her father as severance after being laid off from the mega corporation that controls everything.

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

"When a NATO weapon that could ensure peace or start World War Three vanishes in the Arctic, Kurt Austin and NUMA race to recover it before it falls into enemy hands in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the "grand master of adventure" Clive Cussler. In the frigid air high above the Arctic Ocean American C-17 carrying a cutting-edge laser of immense power, successfully shoots down a ballistic missile nearly four hundred miles away. Before the celebration can even begin, the aircraft goes dark, vanishing off radar and disappearing into mist at the top of the world. As the details emerge it becomes obvious that the aircraft has been hijacked, the crew murdered at their stations. It's last known was an heading that would take it directly to Russia, but the CIA insisted it never arrived. An odd signal suggests it crashed into the Arctic Ocean halfway between Norway and the North Pole. In a tense meeting the President asks how deep the waters are in that area. Not deep enough, is the answer. Russian ships are seen putting out to sea in large numbers. Chinese vessels are spotted north of Norway. The only American asset in the area is a small research vessel operated by NUMA. The President orders NUMA to send it into the fray. Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala lead the search but soon find that all is not as it seems. The Chinese were waiting for the planes arrival, the Russians had expected it to land on their territory and now all three are closing in on a shooting war to keep the others from finding the missing plane. With the rules of engagement suspended and lives hanging in the balance, Kurt and the NUMA special projects team pull on the threads connecting the mystery only to discover the great nations of the world being manipulated by a single man with a deadly plan of revenge"-- Provided by publisher.

Inspired by the words of Jesus, children see how God's love shines through in nature's colors, from the red poppies to the daylilies' orange hues.

When the joys of breathing in spring get hijacked by hacking and sneezing, find a delightful antidote in Helen Yoon's comical ode to a glorious season. Hooray! It's spring! As one exuberant pup knows, spring means laundry waving on the line, romping in fields of flowers, and gentle, fragrant breezes. But wait . . . What's with the . . . sniff, sniff . . . What's with the . . . Hurk! Haaa. What's with the . . . ah-ah-HACHOOO! Oh no! This is terrible! Is spring . . . ruined? Sharing a few seasonal hacks in more ways than one, Helen Yoon celebrates as only she can: with bumbling affection, good humor, and slack-jawed wonder.

"Wombat isn't actually a wombat -- but when the homeless dog is discovered, singed and ash-covered after a terrible fire destroys a community, someone tags her with the nickname and it sticks. Wombat is a "destiny dog." Something inside of her (she nicknames it "Voice') keeps telling her there's a special someone out there who is meant to be her person. Surrounded by a devastated town, Wombat takes up residence on bench near the makeshift community center, an old brick warehouse that, for the most part, survived the flames. A small part of the community center evacuation site has been repurposed for the local wildlife rehab sanctuary that burned down. All of the animals were spared, and the temporary quarters include an elderly fruit bat and a young Northern saw-whet owl. No matter what, Wombat refuses to move from her perch, despite the efforts of many humans. Clearly the dog is waiting for someone. But for whom? And what are the odds they survived?" --Provided by publisher.

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

"Haneen and her Momma celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan with prayers made on a rainy day"-- Provided by publisher.

A team of ex-Special Forces-turned-domestic ops is code named "Rocket's Red Glare." Nat Phillips leads an elite roster of military mercenaries. They are ex-Special Forces, combat divers, medics, communications specialists, and intelligence officers. They are decorated veterans of the U.S. military and experts in international warfare. Now U.S.-based, these operators are in training and on stand-by: until a presidential campaign is interrupted by murder. Suddenly, the plan is no longer the stuff of Mission: Impossible. Emergency operations happening not overseas but on the island of Nantucket. This national crisis is real.

"This Passover, Jordanita's family is leaving their Miami apartment and flying to Argentina to spend the holiday with cousins. Their cousins' house is the best, since it not only has a giant yard-they also two dogs, a cat, two turtles, and two parrots called Tic and Toc! But when Jordanita hears the Passover story this year, she can't help but notice that Tic and Toc are in a cage. If the point of Passover is to celebrate freedom, shouldn't that apply to all creatures? Soon, everyone is in for a surprise ... A special story about the sweetness of family, the bonds between people and pets, and the meaning of freedom. Celebrated Jewish Argentine author Ana María Shua explores the nature of freedom and the love of family in this warm-hearted tale, perfectly paired with the gentle humor of Spanish illustrator Angeles Ruiz's lively illustrations"-- Provided by publisher.

"Deborah Freedman is back with a heartwarming picture book on patience and love, perfect for Mother's Day! For Mama's special day, the kittens decide to gift her all sorts of flowers. Some are drawn and stamped. Others stitched and sung. Oleander, though, plants a seed in hopes of gifting her a real flower. But as Mama's special day approaches, Oleander's flower still hasn't blossomed. Will he have a gift in time? Flowers for Mama shows us many ways art can be made and how, with a little patience and a lot of love, very different flowers can all come together to form a whole garden, just for Mama." -- Provided by publisher.

"Meet Beginning, Middle and End--they are trying to work out who is the most important! Beginning loves starting stories, but Middle thinks the middle is the most interesting and where the good stuff happens. Middle doesn't want Beginning to always come first. A fight ensues--and they wake up End, who disappears as he doesn't like the arguing. But a book can't exist without the end, so Beginning and Middle set out to find End--and they come to realize how much they need each other--and how you can get the best out of everyone when you work together"--Amazon website.

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

"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.

"In 1870, three Chinese women arrive in the small, dusty, and violent pueblo of Los Angeles. Dove, the bound-footed daughter of an imperial scholar, is entrancing and innocent. These characteristics should bring her great rewards, beginning with her arranged marriage to a much older merchant. Petal, the big-footed daughter of peasants, has grown up hungry and with dirt between her toes. In a moment of desperation, Petal's father sells her to buy money for rice seed, and she is loaded onto a ship to the Gold Mountain: America: where she is once again sold. Moon is married to a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. She is educated, speaks fluent English, and has been endowed with a face of great beauty, yet her failed footbinding as a child has left her with a limp that lessens her value in the eyes of many. Each woman has her own desires. Dove wants to love and be loved, Petal desires freedom, and Moon seeks justice. Together they face a larger society that wishes them not one ounce of good will. Anti-Chinese sentiment is strong in Los Angeles, and this eventually leads to the Night of Horrors during which all three women are challenged in ways they could not have imagined. Brought together by hardship and heartbreak, they must use their bravery, endurance, and ability to "eat bitterness" to discover their voices, find freedom, and connect through solace and friendship. Together they are daughters of the sun and moon."--- Provided by publisher.

"On a windswetp peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomâas and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnancs Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in acountry not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, thetask is not an easy one. Tomâas, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster. The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomâas is unexpectedly sent off course by an unsettling encounter in a copse. His life, and the lives of those in his family, will never be the same again. Liam is terrified by the sudden change in his taciturn father. What was it that caused such cracks to open in Tomâas,and hos is Liam, aged only ten, going to finish the mapping and getthem both home?"--Provided by publisher.