Officer Spence Makes No Sense!

When peanut butter and jelly sandwiches start disappearing from the Ella Mentry School cafeteria, the security guard, Officer Spence, goes too far when he starts arresting people and applying lie-detector tests to find the thief.

Dr. Brad Has Gone Mad!

Ella Mentry School counselor Dr. Brad believes wisecracking A.J. may be a genius and subjects him to some very strange tests to find out for sure.

Ms. Leakey Is Freaky!

Ella Mentry School hires a health teacher who tries to force the students to eat healthy foods and exercise, whether they want to or not.

Mrs. Jaffee Is Daffy!

The new vice principal of Ella Mentry School has some crazy ideas on how to teach kids. A.J. and the gang have to stand on their heads and do math! They have to take a spelling test underwater! Everybody has to do yoga! Could it get any weirder?

Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control!

A.J. and the gang are excited to be graduating second and moving into third grade, but are a bit worried when the PTA president goes a little bit overboard, planning fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover of the Blue Angels for the event.

Coach Hyatt Is a Riot!

It's Pee Wee Football season, and A.J.'s new coach is crazy. She wants the boys to do push-ups in the mud. She wants them to pick up a car. And worst of all, she wants to put girls on the team!

Miss Mary Is Scary!

When a British student-teacher arrives, A. J. and his friends wonder if her black clothing and love of blood sausage mark her as a vampire, while Mr. Granite hopes her boyfriend will stay away long enough for a math lesson.

Mr. Sunny Is Funny!

Second-grade graduate A.J. and his family rent a beach house, but summer vacation is ruined when annoying Andrea shows up and develops a crush on the lifeguard.

Miss Laney Is Zany!

A.J. has to go see Miss Laney, the speech teacher, which makes no sense at all because he already knows how to talk. Miss Laney has him say weird tongue twisters and forces him to be the lead in the third grade play, Romeo and Juliet.

Mr. Tony Is Full of Baloney!

A.J.'s mom just got a job, so he has to go to ASKK--After School Kids' Kare. Mr. Tony, the guy who runs the ASKK program, is crazy. Will A. J. and the gang be able to tunnel out of the child-care room and escape to freedom?

Mr. Granite Is from Another Planet!

New third grade teacher Mr. Granite has so many strange ideas about how to make Ella Mentary School environmentally friendly that the students are sure he must be an alien.

Duke Kahanamoku

A skill-building introduction to the achievements of the father of modern surfing describes how he won international fame in four Olympics while introducing the sport of board surfing to Australia and developing a new life-saving protocol.

Nancy Clancy Sees the Future

Nancy Clancy is back in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's third Fancy Nancy chapter book, Nancy Clancy Sees the Future! Nancy thinks she may be able to read the future... and all signs point to her being a true clairvoyant--that's fancy for fortune-teller. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking.

Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover

Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.

Mountain Top Mystery

Marooned on a mountain, the Aldens survive a landslide and find a Native American secret.

Junie B., First Grader: Cheater Pants

Meet the World's Funniest First Grader--Junie B. Jones! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for over 20 years! In the 21st Junie B. Jones book, Junie B. has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It's just plain wrong! But what about copying someone else's homework? That's not cheating, right? 'Cause homework isn't even a test! And speaking of tests . . . what if a friend shares an answer that you didn't even ask for? Sharing definitely isn't cheating . . . is it? Uh-oh. Maybe this cheating business is more complicated than Junie B. thought. Could she be a cheater pants and not even know it? USA TODAY : "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." Publisher's Weekly : "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.--and reading--are lots of fun." Kirkus Reviews : "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud." Time Magazine : "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

The Whispering Oak

In the third book in this page-turning series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze journey to the Whispering Oak in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. There, they find strange creatures called grumblebees. But where is the magical stone? Thorn's dark magic continues to spread. If Tag and his friends don't find all of the pieces soon, Perodia will be destroyed!

Pinky and Rex

Pinky and Rex are the best of friends, but a trip to the museum with Pinky's dad and his sister, Amanda, puts their friendship to the test. When Pinky, whose favorite color is pink, and Rex, who loves anything to do with dinosaurs, set their sights on the very same stuffed animal at the museum gift shop, it takes a little wisdom and some help from an unexpected source before the matter is neatly sorted out. Pinky and Rex is the first in a series of short chapter books about this inseparable pair by acclaimed author James Howe. Accompanied by Melissa Sweet's exuberant illustrations, Pinky and Rex captures perfectly the challenges -- and the rewards -- that true friendship brings.

Judy Moody: Around the World in 8 1/2 Days

A brand-new friend and a big class project put Judy in an international mood in this comical new adventure. Judy Moody cannot believe her ears. There at the lunch table, a girl called Amy Namey is interviewing Judy's best friends, Rocky and Frank. Even worse, Amy is dressed like Nellie Bly, daredevil woman reporter, much like Judy's emulation of a certain woman doctor. Is this clipboard-carrying girl destined to be Judy's new best enemy? Or new best friend? Judy Moody finds some unexpected potholes on the path to friendship as Class 3T takes a whirlwind tour of the globe, investigating everything from tooth-brushing sticks in Yemen to an Italian "spider dance" along the way. Fans will cheer as Judy finally masters the challenge of making new friends and keeping the old for sure and absolute positivo!

Mr. Quiet

Mr. Quiet is afraid of loud noises. This is a big problem for him, since he lives in Loudland. But one day he gets a letter from Mr. Happy inviting him to Happyland, where he finds?what else??happiness!

Shadow of the Shark (Original MTH #53, Merlin Mission #25)

Encyclopedia Brown Shows the Way

In each book, fifth-grade detective "Encyclopedia" Leroy Brown solves ten mysteries. Solutions are found in the back of the book, challenging readers to practice their own skills as sleuths (and critical thinkers).

The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate! (History of Fun Stuff)

Warm up with the enticing history of hot chocolate in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! History of Fun Stuff: The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate was named a 2015 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People!Did you know that for thousands of years, chocolate was a beverage and not a solid candy? Or that soldiers in the Revolutionary War received a monthly ration of chocolate for drinking? Learn all about the history of Americas favorite wintertime treat in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read!A special section at the back of the book includes relevant info on subjects like social studies and science, and theres even a fun quiz so you can test yourself to see what youve learned!