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Newbery Medalist Curtis ("The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963") brings histrademark humor and heart to the story of a boy struggling to do right in theface of history's cruelest evils. 5/16.

"This is the story of sixteen-year-old Khadija, who flees her home in a stolen hot air balloon to escape life in an arranged marriage. Khadija loves the ancient tales of jinn and renegade princesses... but real life is closing in and her destiny as a ghadµan girl is marriage and boredom. When her father arranges a match, Khadija leaps at the chance of escape - a rogue hot air balloon fighting its ropes for the sky. Soon, Khadija is flying over the desert sands, away from everything she knows. Khadija finds an unlikely ally in a poor young glassmaker's apprentice, Jacob. But soon, a deadly revolution threatens their friendship and their world. The oppressed, pale-skinned h ga sri are restless - their infamous terrorist group, the H ga sreef, have a new, fearsome leader. And the ruling ghadµans are brutal in their repression. As the H ga sreef exploit forbidden magic - summoning jinn to aid their fight - Jacob and Khadija must choose what kind of a world they want to live in and how to make it a reality."--Publisher marketing.

"Jackson is a teenage boy living in the Mish, an Aboriginal community in Australia. He hangs out with his mates, has a girl who's really interested in him, and lives with a family that doesn't ask too many questions. He feels he's got everything under control...until Tomas comes along. Tomas is a mysterious boy with a troubled past who's been taken in by Jackson's aunt.Jackson's aunt and cousins come to visit, Tomas and Jackson are suddenly sharing a room-and a whole lot of tension. At first, that tension seems to come from the intrusion on Jackson's life...but then it becomes about something much deeper, and much more personal. Jackson's never let himself love before-not the way he's starting to Tomas. It's scary and confusing and acts like a secret but feels like the truth. It's not anything he's ready for-but it will take him where he needs to be...if he lets it."--

Featuring convenient, reusable spiral-bound pages and an embedded wipe-clean pen, Scholastic Early Learners Wipe-Clean Workbooks encourage repetition and retention of key learning points, to set your child up for school success!

"For fans of creepy stories like The Girl in the Locked Room, and the spine-tingling novels of K.R. Alexander, The Lonely Ghost is the chilling story of twin sisters haunted by a ghostly presence in their new house."--Publisher description.

A box set of the bestselling Baby-sitters Little Sister graphic novels by Ann M. Martin and Katy Farina!Join Karen on her adventures in Stoneybrook. Whether she's spying on a neighbor who she thinks is a witch, having roller-skating mishaps, or starting a kittycat club, life with Karen is always exciting!Expertly adapted from Ann M. Martin's original novels by bestselling cartoonist Katy Farina, this box set is perfect for both newcomers and longtime fans.

"Do you know the true story of the Civil War? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers. What if you lived during the Civil War? Would you be allowed to be a soldier? How would you communicate? What is the true story of the battle between the states? Denise Lewis Patrick answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the Civil War. A great choice for Civil War units, and for teaching children about the true story behind this important moment in American history"--

"Originally published in English as I survived the San Francisco earthquake, 1906"--Title page verso.

Three monster brothers get into trouble in a wacky adventure to save their failing pizza parlor!

ONLY THE BRIGHTEST MAGIC CAN BEAT THE SHADOW. Thorn's dark magic continues to spread across Perodia. Tag, Skyla, and Blaze must hurry to find the next piece of the Ember Stone! But this will be a long journey. Tag and his friends will have to cross

A relentlessly delightful princess and her choleric fairy imposter switch places for three turbulent days in this magical yarn from Edgar Award-winning author Velde ("Never Trust a Dead Man").

There are many nations in the world, and each one has been shaped by a unique history and culture. As a result, these different countries have all developed their own individual forms of government. Readers will learn how the United States government is structured and compare it to the governments of other countries. They will also learn how governments interact with each other and what happens when a nations people decide to fight back against unfair leadership.

Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of 'Moon Over Mississippi,' as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get goin

Young readers will love exploring the rocks, boulders, and otherworldly trees that make Joshua Tree National Park so special. They'll also enjoy discovering the parks plants, animals, and other landforms all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.

In rhyming text Princess Truly, super girl, uses her super powers to help her friend Lizzie celebrate her cat's first birthday, and when things go a little wrong, she gives Lizzie the confidence to believe that she too is a super girl.

"Joining the Baby-sitter's Club after moving to a new town, Stacey helps her new friends outmaneuver a rival sitter group while coming to terms with her diabetes"--

Equity is a term we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean? How can teachers ensure that every student gets what he or she needs to learn and succeed? Education leaders from around the country share their thoughts through essays that explore topics such as: how to achieve equity for all students; creating equity awareness in teachers; working with families and communities to close the opportunity gap; setting high expectations to raise academic achievement; and more.

Practice makes perfect! This large collection of fun and engaging practice pages is designed to help students master essential skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, math, and more. With more than 300 skill-building practice pages, students are well on their way to succeed in school! Includes ready-to-use flash cards for extra skills practice.

The book you are holding is called The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The story was first written down in Norway almost 200 years ago. It has been told, over and over again. Here is my version. -- Adapted from inside cover.