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Sneek a peak inside Jamie's diary... The second hilarious installment of Jamie Kelly's Dear Dumb Diary attempts to answer one burning question: can an ordinary pair of jeans have the power to ward off a toothy beagle, vanquish The Prettiest Girl in the World and make the wearer irresistible to the eighth cutest guy in Jamie's class? Or are the haunted pants just, well, haunted? It was previously published as When Bad Clothes Happen To Good People.

Children will adore these funny original tunes and companion activities that reinforce essential primary skills and concepts: ABCs, time, numbers, colors, opposites, money, animals, transportation, the five senses, and more. Includes easy-to-read lyric sheets, learning-filled movement activities, and hands-on reproducible pages. A great way to engage and teach children of all learning styles! For use with Grades PreK-2.

This hilarious series gives the reader a lighter look at social studies and science as it takes them on a tour through the gory, dark, horrific side of life in ancient times.

Help students become confident, fluent readers using poetry. Compiled by a reading specialist, this book includes 50 engaging poems specially selected for building different aspects of oral reading fluency: poems to build intonation and phrasing, poems to build phonics patterns and sight words, and poems for repeated, expert readings. Also includes poems that are just right for partner and small group reading. Plus, research-based background on reading fluency and oral reading strategies to help students succeed. For use with Grades 3-4.

Teachers can help students become confident, fluent readers using poetry. Compiled by a reading specialist, this book includes 50 engaging poems specially selected for building different aspects of oral reading fluency: poems to build intonation and phrasing, poems to build phonics patterns and sight words, and poems for repeated, expert readings. Also includes poems that are just right for partner and small group reading. Plus, research-based background on reading fluency and oral reading strategies to help students succeed. For use with Grades 5-6.

Lost in a dark, spooky forest! it was something that could only happen to me, Geronimo Stilton. Until I stumbled upon Curlypaw Cannycat's Castle. I quickly discovered the castle was haunted-by cats! Let me tell you, this is one case where curiosity almost killed the mouse.

It was a dream come true-I was off to Egypt to interview an famous archaeologist! I climbed on board a crabby old camel that would take me across the desert to the Cheese Pyramid. There, among mummies and hieroglyphics, I would learn the secret of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mouse World.

It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a mysterious map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. In no time at all, my sister dragged me and my cousin Trap into her treasure hunt. It was an adventure I'd never forget.

Two brilliant enemies plan an attack on the Galactic Senate. For Obi-Wan, this means facing an old adversary, while for Anakin, it means bending the rules of the Jedi to accomplish his goals — something he's forbidden to do.

When my old friend Professor von Squeaker called to ask for help, I agreed immediately-even though it meant trekking halfway around the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off along the way. And then I was kidnapped by a yeti! Yes, it was truly an extraordinary adventure...

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I was so excited about Christmas, I could squeak! My favorite nephew Benjamin was going to come over, and we were planning to trim the tree and eat lots of delicious holiday Cheesy Chews. But before you could say «cat alert,» disaster struck! I slipped over my tail and ended up in the hospital. And then my mouse hole caught on fire! Holey cheese, this was turning out to be the worst Christmas ever....

Learning to use idioms naturally, in an appropriate context and tone, is a key to mastering truly expressive English. This book covers about 1000 most frequently used idioms. They are invaluable additions to the learner's knowledge of English.

In his fifth year at Hogwart's, 15-year-old Harry faces challenges at every turn, from the dark threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named to the rise of Ron Weasley as the keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team. Illustrations.

Rapunzel and Prince Val have been best friends for years. But lately, Val's too busy fawning over Rose. Rapunzel could really use Val and her other friends right now. Madame Gothel, the witch who keeps Rapunzel locked in the tower, just discovered that she has been climbing out to attend Princess School. Madame Gothel is furious — and determined to keep Rapunzel from escaping again. Will Rapunzel lose her friends, Princess School, and her freedom all at once — or is there a way to get the witch out of her hair?

Just when George and Harold thought they were safe — here come the robo-boogers! Disgusting and dangerous crosses between hi-tech wizardry and, well ... snot, they're out to take over the world. Have your hankies ready!

Roaring beasty rhymes and furry-purry fluffy rhymes to get everybody stomping, growling, play-acting and rhyming. This book is packed with animal action from the world’s best-loved children’s poets, including Grace Nichols, John Agard, Tony Mitton and Eleanor Farjeon. It’s animal magic!

If your pupils turn pale when you pull out a poem, and verses about flowers and rainbows make them groan, you might need to try another approach. That’s when you need «Disgusting Poems»! Full of icky, sticky, slimy rhymes about stinky socks, crusty cowpats, burps and big green bogies, this will get yucky little boys going nuts for a rhyme – and it might even make you chuckle too!

A magical book of verse to cast a spell on readers and listeners. Get ready to visit an enchanted world! You’ll meet unicorns and dragons, giants and heroes, witches and wizards, princes and princesses. This book is full of bewitching rhymes from the world’s favourite children’s poets, including Tony Mitton, Judith Nicholls and John Foster. So pick up the book, read aloud to the class – and let the magic begin!

- Edison is a key historical figure. — Special sales opportunities to American history museums and historical sites. — Includes index and «Words You Know» section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs. Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards — Time, Continuity, and Change: II — Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past — People, Places, and Environments: III — Describe how people in different areas reflect ideas, personality, culture, and wants and needs in their homes, schools, etc. — Science, Technology, and Society: VIII — Identify and describe ways in which science and technology have changed society.

Based on the best research on how children develop reading skills, these 12 books introduce a carefully selected progression of letter sounds and help build a young reader's confidence with repeated examples of those sounds. Full color.

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine face their starkest challenge yet as they must travel into the hideous Isle of the Dead in order to defeat the evil Shadow Lord's plan to return to power.

Seventh-grader Arthur Penhaligon returns to the parallel universe known as the House to fight his latest enemy, Grim Tuesday, whose greed threatens to destroy both the House and the Earth.

Everyone is after Arthur Penhaligon. Strange pirates. Shadowy creatures. And Drowned Wednesday, whose gluttony threatens both her world and Arthur's. With his unlimited imagination and thrilling storytelling, Garth Nix has created a character and a world that become even more compelling with each book. As Arthur gets closer to the heart of his quest, the suspense and mystery grow more and more intense...

The Four Sisters, evil creations of the Shadow Lord, are poisoning Deltora and starving its people. Lief, Barda, and Jasmine have found and destroyed the first of the Sisters. Now they must find the second, hidden within the mountains that border the Shadowlands. And they know that only the Dragon of the Emerald can help them. The Shadow Lord is now aware of their quest. Deep in the Shadowlands, he plots their destruction. Hidden enemies and trickery await as the companions travel towards the Sister of the North and its terrible guardian in the dread place called Shadowgate.