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A charming farm mystery that blends science, family, and country life into one unforgettable tale.When Becky and Kurt visit their grandparents’ farm for the summer, they discover that someone has been sabotaging the giant pumpkin contest at the county fair. With the help of their wise Grandpa — a seasoned soil consultant — the kids become young detectives, uncovering a trail of clues that leads from wilted vines to a shocking act of garden foul play.Along the way, readers learn the secrets of healthy soil, the importance of balance in nature, and how science, patience, and teamwork can make any...

"Parry’s descriptions are as varied as they are rich, from the scents of Abhaya’s Indian healing herbs to the sounds of London’s bustling streets and the opulence in the British royalty. A sizeable cast of beautifully developed, memorable characters makes solving the mystery even more deliciously puzzling, and readers will be guessing to the surprising end. Imaginative and touching; like India, a sparkling jewel in the crown."Kirkus Reviews, January 2013Is your worst enemy the one looking back at you from the mirror?Fifteen year old Isabella Rockwell’s bones ache with homesickness. But home is eight thousand miles away in northern India,...

101 Fun Questions to ask your Kids - The supreme book for igniting conversations with the youngest members of your family. Crack it open at dinnertime, on road trips, during vacations and beyond. Some of the questions are silly, others splashed with science and history, while still others are fantastical. Once you ask one question, your kids will want to answer them all.

First published in 1816, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a magical Christmas tale that blends fantasy, adventure, and wonder. The story follows young Marie (often known as Clara in later adaptations), who receives a beautifully crafted nutcracker as a holiday gift.On Christmas Eve, the toy comes to life, leading Marie into an enchanting world filled with battling mice, a seven-headed Mouse King, and a brave nutcracker prince. As imagination and reality intertwine, Hoffmann weaves a richly layered narrative that combines childhood innocence with darker elements of fantasy.Whimsical, imaginative, and timeless, this beloved tale has inspired countless adaptations, including...

STOP, BAD CAT, STOP!FASTER TRAILS. BIGGER CRASHES. SAME BAD CAT.Bad Cat is back — and he still doesn’t know when to stop. This time he races through the woods on his bike, crashes into branches, takes the wrong trail, flips off ramps, splashes into mud, and speeds across a cracked bridge that might not hold. When Bad Cat goes too fast, the trouble gets even wilder.Build reading confidence with fast, funny decodable stories designed for growing readers ready for the next step.WHAT’S INSIDE:• 6 decodable stories with mostly short-vowel words• Added blends and digraphs for developing readers• More high-frequency words...

Set in a magical school beneath the sea, Poseidon’s Academy is a fast-paced middle grade fantasy series packed with monsters, teenage demigods, and mean-girl mermaids. It’s the perfect read for tweens and young teens who love Greek mythology and Percy Jackson-style adventures🔱Magic school? Check. Sea monsters? Definitely. Sea-nymphs trying to end the world? Unfortunately, also yes.When the gods died (spoiler alert: humans totally killed them), their powers scattered like stardust, creating a world where everyone’s born with a gift: a ripple of Poseidon, a blaze of Apollo, a glimmer of Aphrodite…Thirteen-year-old Hailey Woods? She got Zeus—the rarest of them all.Storm-summoning...

History is told from one person’s perspective. Sometimes they don’t get it right.Ugly Stepsister Anna has wrongly been accused of being mean and evil. Now it is time she got the opportunity to tell her side of the story. With Cinderella so perfect and wonderful, it is no wonder Anna feels ugly in comparison.Dealing with bullies, a grumpy mother and the death of her step-father, Anna is at her wits end. When the Prince’s ball approaches, Anna is told she must find a husband to save the family fortune. Attending with her sisters, the sulky Prince Charming only has eyes...

Count, read, and explore the farm with this bright and engaging emergent reader! Young readers meet sheep, pigs, cows, chickens, and more while practicing counting from 1 to 10. Large-print text, repetitive sentences, and colorful real-life photos paired with playful illustrations make learning fun and interactive. Includes a picture dictionary, sight word list, and guided reading tips for families, supporting early literacy, number recognition, and counting skills. Perfect for ages 4–6. Lexile BR10L–200L • ATOS 0.8–0.9

When an army of thousands surrounds your city, strength alone won't save you.Fourteen-year-old Caleb has spent his life learning lessons that seem pointless. His teacher Silas insists that observation matters more than action, that creative thinking beats brute force, and that the smallest tool, properly used, can move mountains. Strange lessons for a peaceful city where nothing ever happens.Until the army arrives.The fortified city of Baradesh rises from the ocean like an ancient sentinel, its bronze gates and terraced hillsides built to withstand any siege. For thirteen years, its people have lived in prosperity and peace. But when General Boltius...

A hyperactive dragonfly.A laid-back otter.One unforgettable picnic adventure!Zip the dragonfly has BIG plans for today’s riverside picnic.Sky-high sandwich stacking! Strawberry catapulting! Blueberry bouncing!There’s just one tiny problem… he needs to find the perfect spot first.From rock to riverbank, Zip zips and zooms, certain the next place will be "the one."But each time he stops, it’s either too bright, too noisy, or too wet!Meanwhile, his best friend Flip the otter just wants to relax and soak in the beauty around him.So, when Flip invites his frazzled friend to float with him, something unexpected happens.Zip realizes the perfect spot was right here...