The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

Irritating his teachers with his lack of focus and creative excuses, Tom Gates spends his unmonitored times drawing pictures and writing down observations about everything from his grumpy sister and annoying classmate to an unsatisfying camping trip and his pursuit of concert tickets for his favorite band.

Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)

A two-week break from school enables middle school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe and master doodler Tom Gates to plot new ways to annoy his big sister. By the award-winning creator of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates.

The Sea of Monsters

When Camp Half-Blood, the only safe haven for demigods, nears the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters, Percy and his friends must venture to find his best friend Grover.

The drinking gourd

Set in New England before the Civil War, this story describes the way in which Tommy Fuller and his father help a family of slaves escape.

Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan

Henry, his father, and Mudge are certain to have a fun time at the local snowman-building contest, in this lively easy reader with full-color illustrations.

Miss Small Is Off The Wall!

Teachers and students will enjoy this early chapter book series about A.J., a boy who hates school, and his weird experiences at school with his unpredictable teachers.

Dark Day in the Deep Sea (Original MTH #39, Merlin Mission #11)

The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot

After hearing stories that a Bigfoot-like monster is haunting Camp Weno-wanna-getta-wedgee, ten-year-old Zack begins to find evidence that the legend may be true.

Cam Jansen and the Basketball Mystery

When a collectible basketball is stolen from a retiring coach after a game, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the mystery.

Who Was Nelson Mandela?

As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who Was...? series.

Strom Warning

The end is near! Book 9 of the #1 NY Times Bestselling series.The shadow of a man in black has followed fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, on their worldwide search for 39 Clues that lead to a great power. Amy and Dan know the man in black has tried to kill them. They know he's a Madrigal, the most secretive and terrifying group hunting for the Clues. Amy and Dan have run hard and fast, but they can't escape the man following them. And now, in the wake of a terrible tragedy, he's ready to step out of the darkness for their final confrontation.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogswart School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power that has once more been released on the school.

The Fly on the Ceiling

A story about how the very messy French philosopher, Rene Descartes, invented an ingenious way to keep track of his possessions.

Dinosaurs

Jack and Annie explain about all the different types of dinosaurs.