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A to Z Mysteries T: The Talking T. Rex

A to Z Mysteries T: The Talking T. Rex

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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!

Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

T is for T. Rex . . . It's the biggest mystery yet! The kids' friend Jud brings a surprise to Green Lawn--a giant talking, moving T. rex statue! This touring T. rex will help raise funds for a dinosaur museum. But after the show, Jud's money disappears. Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose track down the cash and solve this prehistoric pickle?

A to Z Mysteries The New Year Dragon Dilemma

A to Z Mysteries The New Year Dragon Dilemma

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Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a bright new look!

Fireworks and dragons and . . . a missing girl? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in San Francisco, home of the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. They plan to watch the famous Chinese New Year parade and see Miss Chinatown ride by in a giant float. But during the parade, Miss Chinatown disappears, and so does her crown! Can the kids crack the case?

Look for hidden messages inside A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions!

A to Z Mysteries U: The Unwilling Umpire

A to Z Mysteries U: The Unwilling Umpire

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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!

Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

U is for Umpire . . . Play ball! While the whole town of Green Lawn is watching the women take on the men in a charity baseball game, Mr. Pocket's prized baseball collection is stolen! The police suspect the umpire of foul play. Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose prove his innocence . . . or will they strike out?

A to Z Mysteries V: The Vampire's Vacation

A to Z Mysteries V: The Vampire's Vacation

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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in this chapter book that's perfect for Halloween!

Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

V is for Vampire . . . Grab your garlic! When the kids follow a mysterious pale and dark-haired stranger into Ellie's Diner, he suddenly vanishes! Then they see a cut on Ellie's neck. Could it be a vampire bite? And will Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose be his next victims?

A to Z Mysteries White House White-Out

A to Z Mysteries White House White-Out

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Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a bright new look!

It's winter in Washington, D.C.! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting the White House in snowy December, when they meet the president's stepdaughter, KC, and her friend Marshall. But in the confusion caused by all the people decorating the White House for Christmas, the president's dog goes missing! All five kids set out to find her, but it's not going to be easy. It's getting dark, and a monster snowstorm is on the way. Will they find the presidential pooch in time?

Look for hidden messages inside A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions!

A to Z Mysteries X: The X'ed Out X-Ray

A to Z Mysteries X: The X'ed Out X-Ray

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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!

Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

X is for X-Ray . . . X marks the spot! When the kids go to a concert, Dink injures his arm. At the same time, the singer's diamond necklace is stolen. Are the two mishaps connected? And could Dink's X-ray have the answers? It's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to examine the evidence!
A to Z Mysteries Y: The Yellow Yacht

A to Z Mysteries Y: The Yellow Yacht

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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!

Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

Y is for Yacht . . . There's trouble in paradise! The kids are having a great time swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun in Costra. But the fun is cut short when there's a robbery on the island. Is the heist connected to a mysterious yacht docked nearby? It's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to find out.

A to Z Mysteries Z: The Zombie Zone

A to Z Mysteries Z: The Zombie Zone

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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in this chapter book that's perfect for Halloween!

Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

Z is for Zombie . . . There's a zombie on the loose! When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit the Louisiana bayous, they meet a village with one spooky problem. Locals say a silver-haired zombie is digging up graves in the cemetery. Are the stories real? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose will unearth the truth!

A to Z Mysteries: Detective Camp

A to Z Mysteries: Detective Camp

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Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a bright new look!

Welcome to summer camp for detectives! The kids can't wait to spend a week following clues and learning about the science of crime solving. Soon all the campers are working on a mystery. But while Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are figuring out their part of the puzzle, they stumble onto something suspicious. Could a real crime be happening at detective camp?

Look for hidden messages inside A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions!

A-Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks: Discover 20 Routes in and Around the City: Discover 20 Routes in and Aro

A-Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks: Discover 20 Routes in and Around the City: Discover 20 Routes in and Aro

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Discover hidden gems around Edinburgh with 20 walking routes.

Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore the city in a new light.

Small enough to fit in a bag or pocket, this handy guidebook is ideal for tourists or locals looking to discover more about the city. Each route varies in length from 1 to 6 miles (1.6 to 9.6 km), and is clearly outlined on detailed A-Z street mapping.
- 20 walking routes with instructions and maps
- Full-colour photographs of hidden gems and city attractions
- Key sights and locations clearly marked on map
- Information such as start/finish points, nearest postcodes, distance and terrain included



More from the A-Z Hidden Walks series:
A-Z Birmingham Hidden Walks
A-Z Bristol & Bath Hidden Walks
A-Z Edinburgh Hidden Walks
A-Z London Hidden Walks
A-Z Oxford Hidden Walks
A-Z York Hidden Walks
A-Z Brighton Hidden Walks
A-Z Cambridge Hidden Walks
A-Z Manchester Hidden Walks
A-Z Liverpool Hidden Walks









Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake The Questioneers Book 6

Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake The Questioneers Book 6

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In the sixth book in Andrea Beaty and David Roberts's New York Times bestselling illustrated Questioneers chapter book series, it's Aaron Slater, Illustrator, to the rescue when a sly snake slithers into some mischief.

Zookeeper Fred loves snakes, but his favorite is a tiny green snake named Vern. Vern is sneaky and constantly tries to hide in Fred's lunch. When Vern gets loose in the zoo and lands atop a boy's head, it's trouble!

A few citizens demand that all the snakes must go, and the mayor closes the zoo until the city council decides what to do. Is Vern a menace? Are the snakes a danger to society or a valuable resource for everyone? Who gets to decide?

In Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake, the Questioneers need all their talents to help Zookeeper Fred, but in the end, it's Aaron's art that leads the way.

Check out all the books in the Questioneers Series:

  • The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect Rosie Revere, Engineer Ada Twist, Scientist Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Aaron Slater, Illustrator Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
  • The Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow
  • Questioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! All About Plants! The Science of Baking Bug Bonanza! Rockin' Robots! Team Green!
  • Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted Show Me the Bunny Ada Twist, Scientist: Brainstorm Book 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories
  • The Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists Sofia Valdez's Big Project Book for Awesome Activists Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists
  • Abby in Neverland Whatever After Special Edition 3

    Abby in Neverland Whatever After Special Edition 3

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    Never say never!

    Follow Abby and Jonah as they embark on a thrilling journey through Neverland--meeting pirates, mermaids, the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell, and Peter Pan himself-- in this third Special Edition of the dazzling New York Times best-selling Whatever After series.

    Abby and Jonah are at home with Jonah's friends and their fairy friend, Maryrose, when they receive a visit from another fairy--a famous one. It's Tinkerbell! She's come to their window with none other than Peter Pan. It's exciting at first--but when Peter Pan announces that he needs new Lost Boys, he whisks away Jonah and Jonah's friends. It's up to Abby (and Maryrose) to follow them all into Neverland! She soon finds herself inside the beloved book Peter Pan.

    Even if Abby can convince Peter Pan to give her back Jonah and his friends, there's still the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates to contend with. And can Abby trust anyone--even Tinkerbell? She'll have to rely on her courage--and a little bit of magic fairy dust--to make it back home from Neverland before all is lost!

    Full of fun extras like full-page illustrations, this Special Edition is a whirlwind adventure like no other!

    Abby in Oz (Whatever After Special Edition #2)

    Abby in Oz (Whatever After Special Edition #2)

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    In this second Special Edition of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series, Abby and her friends enter the magical Land of Oz... with hilarious and empowering results!

    Follow the yellow brick road...

    I'm with my best friends Robin and Frankie (and my sometimes friend, Penny) when a TORNADO scoops us up and whisks us away. As soon as we land, I can tell we're not in Smithville anymore -- we've been transported into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

    We're excited to meet Dorothy and Toto... but the story isn't going as planned. The Wicked Witch of the East locks us in her dungeon, so we have no way of getting the magic slippers that will take Dorothy home. Plus, the Emerald City is under attack, and the Wizard himself may be in danger!

    Now we have to:

    - Befriend the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow

    - Flee the flying monkeys

    - Learn to steer a hot-air balloon

    - Find the courage, heart, and smarts to save the day

    ...or we'll never escape -- and everyone knows there's no place like home!

    This edition is extra-magical, featuring puzzles, games, and a note from the author.

    Academy

    Academy

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    FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE.

    Now a New York Times bestselling series! The inspiring, action-packed first book, perfect for young readers 7-13 and sports fans of all ages.

    Born and raised in a small town, twelve-year-old Leo K. Doyle has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane. But Leo is a star soccer player with big dreams in life.

    Rock star, Olympic gold, dragon-slaying dreams.

    While Leo longs to make the pros one day, he has no idea how to achieve this goal--until a professional scout pays a chance visit to one of Leo's games and extends an invitation to try out for the London Dragons youth squad, known as the Academy.

    Leo is stunned. The London Dragons isn't just any old soccer team. It's a world-famous English Premier League team. Soon Leo is off to a whole new country, embarking on the greatest adventure of his life. The downside? Only eleven players can make the team.

    Eleven out of two hundred of the very best twelve-year-old players on the planet.

    Along with the grueling competition, Leo must also face a bully intent on torpedoing his summer, a roomie who doesn't know how to have fun, a terrifying camp director, and, most of all, Leo's own lack of formal training and the fear he'll never succeed.

    By the end of the summer, Leo will become a much better player and forever changed by his experience. But will he be good enough to make the Academy?

    Keep score with the other books in The Academy series:

  • The Academy II: The Journey Continues
  • The Academy III: Tournament of Champions
  • The Academy IV: Title Fight
  • The Academy V: Cup of Nations
  • Academy II The Journey Continues

    Academy II The Journey Continues

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    Now a New York Times bestselling series! Leo K. Doyle, a small-town kid from Ohio, has beaten all the odds and made the roster of a Premier League youth squad.

    But he is far from the star player.

    In fact, he isn't even a starter--and the U14 Lewisham Knights are the worst team in the league. They're so bad that if they don't improve this year, the owner will disband the team, which could jeopardize Leo's dream of becoming a professional soccer player.

    As if that wasn't enough to deal with, Leo also has to keep up with his schoolwork, make brand new friends in a foreign country, deal with a coach who doesn't seem to like him, and survive away from home for a demanding season in the Youth Premier League.

    Leo believes he has the talent to help his team, but can he juggle all these balls and prove himself on the world's biggest stage?

    The inspiring, action-packed second book in The Academy series is perfect for young readers 7-13 and for sports fans of all ages.

    Keep score with the other books in The Academy series:

  • The Academy
  • The Academy III: Tournament of Champions
  • The Academy IV: Title Fight
  • The Academy V: Cup of Nations
  • Academy II: The Journey Continues

    Academy II: The Journey Continues

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    Leo K. Doyle, a small-town kid from Ohio, has beaten all the odds and made the roster of a Premier League youth squad.

    But he is far from the star player.

    In fact, he isn't even a starter-and the U14 Lewisham Knights are the worst team in the league. They're so bad that if they don't improve this year, the owner will disband the team, which could jeopardize Leo's dream of becoming a professional soccer player.

    As if that wasn't enough to deal with, Leo also has to keep up his schoolwork, make brand new friends in a foreign country, deal with a coach who doesn't seem to like him, and survive away from home for a demanding season in the Youth Premier League.

    Leo believes he has the talent to help his team, but can he juggle all these balls and prove himself on the world's biggest soccer stage?

    Acadia Files - Book One

    Acadia Files - Book One

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    Acadia Greene wants answers. Who keeps stealing her blueberries just as they ripen on the bushes? Why is her hair curly? Why does the sun wake her up so early in the summer? Why does the tide submerge her sandcastles? How do rocks become sand? Acadia doesn't set out to do science, but she has these important questions and her scientist parents refuse to simply feed her the answers. "Conduct an experiment," they tell her. "Use the scientific method." So Acadia gathers evidence, makes hypotheses, designs experiments, uses the results to test her hypotheses, and draws conclusions. Acadia does science.

    Acadia Files for autumn, winter, and spring will follow on future lists.

    The author, Katie Coppens writes a recurring column for NSTA's middle school magazine Science Scope on science and literacy called The Integrated Classroom.


    Acadia Files - Book Two

    Acadia Files - Book Two

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    Acadia Greene wants answers. What happened to the frogs she used to see at her favorite local pond? Why do leaves change color in the fall, and why don't evergreen needles do the same? What is the water cycle, and what is transpiration? How do time zones work, and why does the sun set at different times in different places within a single zone? How do germs infect us? Acadia doesn't mean to do science, but she has questions and her parents refuse to simply give her the answers. "Conduct an experiment," they tell her. "Use the scientific method." So Acadia makes hypotheses, designs experiments, analyzes data, and draws conclusions. Acadia does science.

    The author, Katie Coppens writes a recurring column for NSTA's middle school magazine Science Scope on science and literacy called The Integrated Classroom.