Valentine's Day Disaster

When Valentine's Day arrives, Geronimo is excited about celebrating until he opens up his mailbox, finds it empty, and begins to wonder if his friends and family forgot about him.

Carnival at Candlelight (Original MTH #33, Merlin Mission #5)

Splat The Cat With A Bang And A Clang

An introduction to the "-ang" word family invites young fans to cheer Splat on during a noisy and uproarious effort to join his friends' band, an attempt that is challenged by Splat's inability to sing or play an instrument.

Andrew Lost in the Ice Age

Andrew, Judy, and Thudd have escaped the dinosaurs only to find themselves surrounded by the woolly mammoths of the Ice Age! Can they locate their lost Uncle Al and travel back to their own time before the evil Dr. Kron-Tox puts his nefarious plan into action?

The Missing Marlin

Mike and Kate are in Miami visiting Kate's Uncle Oliver--and the Miami Marlins ballpark, of course! Uncle Oliver is in charge of keeping the new fish tanks at the ballpark fully stocked, but strange things keep happening. Kate swears she saw an endangered sea turtle in one of the tanks. Then some of Uncle Oliver's rare fish go missing, including his favorite, Marlin. Something fishy is going on in Miami! The Missing Marlin includes several pages of "Dugout Notes," fun facts about Miami's recently built ballpark with its homerun statue, fish tanks, and swimming pool. Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein fans.

Weird Sea Creatures

Did you know that the deep-sea anglerfish has a glowing fishing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? See these wacky creatures and more in this brilliantly illustrated book that explores the strangest creatures under the sea.

What Is the World Made Of? All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out About Solids, Liquids, and GasesCan you make an ice cube disappear? Put it on a hot sidewalk. It melts into water and then vanishes! The ice cube changes from solid to liquid to gas. . . . Read on to find out more about the three states of matter.

What Makes a Magnet?

Will a magnet pick up a paper clip or a feather? The answer is, just the paper clip. Magnets only pick up things that contain bits of iron. In this new addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, veteran author Franklyn Branley explains the properties and behavior of magnets. True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass.

This Hotel Is Haunted!

Geronimo Stilton and Hercule Poirat are called to investigate mysterious events in the famouse Grand Hotel in New Mouse City. There is a ghost haunting the hotel and carry a ball and chain. Geronimo knows that ghosts don't exist, but this is still pretty spooky. Will he and Poirat be able to solve this spine-tingling mystery?

Itty Bitty Kitty: Firehouse Fun

Ava and Itty Bitty Kitty are off to visit the firehouse! Avas giant cat is usually less than purr-fectly behaved, and this trip is no exception! Will Itty Bittys nose for trouble make them new friendsor make their visit to the firehouse a disaster?I Can Read Books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Itty Bitty Kitty: Firehouse Fun is a My First I Can Read book, and with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, its perfect for shared reading with a child.

Tut's Mummy ─ Lost ... and Found

Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3,000 years later.

Surf's Up, Geronimo!

Geronimo Stilton, is a quiet, mild-mannered mouse, who keeps getting pulled into adventures. Narrated as if the books are autobiographical adventures, this series is Italy's most popular children's series and has been translated into English.