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Max Booth Future Sleuth: Map Trap (book #6)
by Cameron MacintoshThere&’s a new sleuth in town — he&’s fun, funny, and very 2424! It&’s 2424. Super Sleuth Max Booth is uncovering the secrets of 20th century gadgets with his faithful but slightly neurotic robodog, Oscar. There are sinister characters and challenges along the way. Join the adventure in this fabulous series full of mystery, surprises and suspense. Ideal for reluctant readers. IF YOU HAVE A MAP, YOU MUST KNOW WHERE YOU&’RE GOING… RIGHT? TODAY, MAX ISN&’T SO SURE! When Max and his brainy beagle-bot, Oscar, find a 400-year-old navigation unit, they&’re shocked to discover that it still seems to work. They trace its owner&’s last journey and find themselves on the road to very big trouble! Far from home, Max and Oscar cross paths with a bunch of bungling burglars, trying to zip away with a precious piece of old-tech art. Max and Oscar will need to map out a rapid plan to catch the thieves and navigate their way out of danger!
Max Burbuja 5 - Guerra de abuelos (Max Burbuja #Volumen 5)
by El HematocríticoLa abuela Lola se ha echado un novio alucinante... ¡ni más ni menos que una estrella del rock! Mick fue el cantante de Los Basuras, un grupo flipante del que mi padre era superfán. Y ahora compone canciones famosísimas. Y va en moto. Y también toca el bajo y es muy guay. Es genial tener un abuelo postizo tan molón, pero mi otro abuelo, Alfonso, no opina lo mismo. Creo que incluso se ha inventado un instrumento para impresionarme. ¿Qué es una bandurria? ¿Y dice que tocaba en la tuna? ¿Qué es eso? Parece que se avecina una... ¡guerra de abuelos! ¿Cómo son estos libros? - Con letra grande y destacados para una lectura fácil y amena - Lleno de ilustraciones superdivertidas que acompañan al texto - Un formato muy manejable para los pequeños lectores - ¡Una historia para partirse de risa y con la que muchos niños se sentirán identificados! Mi madre dice que me llamo Burbuja porque soy especial, delicado, fantástico, maravilloso y porque le gusto a todo el mundo. Eso no es cierto. Me llamo Burbuja porque ese es mi apellido. «El Hematocrítico, uno de los autores que triunfa internacionalmente en la literatura infantil y juvenil reivindicando los libros de aventuras frente al corsé de la pedagogía».Babelia, El País. «Me di cuenta del poder que puede tener un libro entre los chavales y quise escribir cosas divertidas para ellos.»El Hematocrítico. Babelia, El País.
Max Burbuja 6 - El fin del mundo (Max Burbuja #Volumen 6)
by El Hematocrítico¡SOCORRO! ¡Es el fin del mundo! En el patio del cole se ha empezado a correr la voz de que el fin del mundo está a punto de llegar. El profesor de ciencias le ha explicado a toda la clase que el Sol es una estrella y que, algún día, se apagará. ¿Cómo se puede estar tranquilo si en unos cuantos millones de años se acabará la vida en el planeta? ¿Qué sentido tiene nuestra existencia? ¡Qué bajonazo! Max y su pandilla tendrán que superar esta crisis y aguantar la presión del... ¡FIN DEL MUNDO! ¿Cómo son estos libros? - Con letra grande y destacados para una lectura fácil y amena. - Lleno de ilustraciones superdivertidas que acompañan al texto. - Un formato muy manejable para los pequeños lectores. - ¡Una historia para partirse de risa y con la que muchos niños se sentirán identificados! Mi madre dice que me llamo Burbuja porque soy especial, delicado, fantástico, maravilloso y porque le gusto a todo el mundo. Eso no es cierto. Me llamo Burbuja porque ese es mi apellido. La crítica ha dicho:«El Hematocrítico, uno de los autores que triunfa internacionalmente en la literatura infantil y juvenil reivindicando los libros de aventuras frente al corsé de la pedagogía».Babelia, El País. «Me di cuenta del poder que puede tener un libro entre los chavales y quise escribir cosas divertidas para ellos.»El Hematocrítico. Babelia, El País.
Max Cleans Up (Max and Ruby)
by Rosemary WellsMax's room is a mess. There is sand from his toy dump truck, a swarm of escaped ant farm ants, a rotten Easter egg, and a stray piece of gum-on-a-string. It's definitely time to clean up. Max's always-efficient sister, Ruby, is quick to take charge--and of course Max wants to help. But since Max has ideas of his own, the clean up doesn't turn out exactly as Ruby has planned....
Max Counts His Chickens (Max And Ruby Ser.)
by Rosemary WellsMax and Ruby, everyone’s favorite bunnies, are back in a unique largeformat counting book sure to tickle the funny bone of very young readers. When the Easter Bunny decides to hide the contents of their Easter baskets, Max and Ruby set out on a hunt for the missing marshmallow chicks which are here, there, and everywhere. It seems that Ruby is finding all the chicks, but count on Max to have the last laugh! Max and Ruby currently appear in their own television series on Nickelodeon.
Max Einstein: Rebels With A Cause (Max Einstein #2)
by James Patterson Chris Grabenstein<P><P>Max Einstein is the first and only children's adventure series officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives. Max Einstein's typical day is not your average 12-year-old's. <P><P>She...- TEACHES classes at a New York college- Dodges KIDNAPPING attempts with her best friends- Goes on SECRET MISSIONS for her billionaire boss- Has a MYSTERIOUS CONNECTION to Albert Einstein <P><P>Just a day in the life of the Change Makers Institute's top agent! What does an Irish town and a village in India have in common? A water crisis that only a group of kid geniuses can fix! Max and her CMI friends attempt to use their smarts to find solutions, but it's hard to save the world when you're trying not to be kidnapped! A greedy corporation with an eye on capturing Max seems to know their every move. It's almost like the bad guys have a spy inside the Change Makers... <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Max Einstein: Saves the Future (Max Einstein #3)
by James Patterson Chris GrabensteinThe world's #1 bestselling author has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain, educate and inspire a generation of kids--with the first and only kids' book series officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives.Albert Einstein + James Patterson = A Must Read! Max is back with a thrilling new adventure that involves time travel, creepy bad guys, killer drones, and a shocking mystery about her past that she will stop at nothing to solve! Under constant danger of being kidnapped by the shadowy Corporation, Max is on the run from New York to London and beyond. But soon the call comes for the Change Maker kids' next mission: make sure no kid ever goes hungry again! If anyone can tackle a problem this big, Max and her genius friends can. But mysterious clues about her past keep distracting Max's focus. She always wanted to know who her parents were and why they abandoned her as a baby. If she manages to build a time machine, she could find them and get all the answers! What's more important - her past, or the future of the Change Makers?
Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment (Max Einstein #1)
by James Patterson Chris GrabensteinWhat Harry Potter did for magic, Max Einstein does for kids' imaginations! Max leads a group of kid geniuses in this #1 New York Times bestseller officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives.Max Einstein is not your typical genius. She . . .Hacks the computer system at NYU to attend classesBuilds inventions to help the homelessAnd talks to Albert Einstein! (Okay, that's just in her imagination)But everything changes when Max is recruited by a mysterious organization! Their mission: solve some of the world's toughest problems using science. She's helped by a diverse group of young geniuses from around the globe as they invent new ways to power the farthest reaches of the planet. But that's only if the sinister outfit known only as The Corporation doesn't get to her first . . .Max Einstein is a heroine for the modern age and will be looked up to by readers for generations to come."[A] fast-paced, science-filled caper." -- The Wall Street Journal
Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert
by Stacy McAnultyMax's hilarious guide to the grocery store turns an everyday errand into an adventure.Max knows everything about trips to the grocery store because his parents make him go All. The. Time. Even when they run out of little things . . . like toilet paper. So he's pretty much an expert. Whether it's choosing the right breakfast cereal or surviving the obstacle course that is the produce section, Max is here to help. Having trouble talking mom into finally getting that puppy she promised? Picking up a bag of dog food might just be the push she needs! And always remember to keep your eyes on the prize--the checkout lane is your last chance to grab the real essentials. Candy! Full of humor and "helpful" tips, Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert is the first in a delightful new picture book series starring kid-expert Max!A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year"The single greatest breakdown of grocery store shopping you'll find." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production* "A fun romp around the grocery store that kids will relate to and a wonderful read-aloud." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Max Explains Everything: Puppy Expert
by Stacy McAnultyIn this hilarious, tongue-in-cheek guide, kid-expert Max reveals everything you need to know about getting a new puppy.Max knows a lot about puppies. After all, he's wanted one his whole life! So he's pretty much an expert. Grown-ups will warn you: Puppies are a lot of work. And they're right! Your puppy will need the perfect bed (which she'll never sleep in), the perfect toys (though she prefers playing with shoes and socks), and the perfect treats (she likes those, but she'll also have whatever you're eating). Dogs aren't good listeners like kids are, and they have a lot to learn. So you might have to take her to doggy school. (Her favorite part will probably be recess.) Yup, a puppy is a big responsiblity--but also a lot of fun, a lot of cute, a lot of cuddle, and a lot of love. Full of humor, energy, and warmth, Max Explains Everything: Puppy Expert is the perfect read aloud for animal lovers everywhere.
Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert
by Stacy McAnultyThis hilarious, tongue-in-cheek guide from kid-expert Max reveals everything you need to know about the game of soccer.Max knows a lot about soccer. After all, he's been playing it for almost three weeks! So he's pretty much an expert. Here Max shares his one-of-a-kind helpful tips including how to warm up (stretch, twirl, somersault), who's who on the field (the ref is in yellow and wears a whistle--you should not bring your own whistle), and what to do with your hands since you can't touch the ball (wave at fans, hide them in your shirt, play itsy-bitsy spider). But could Max possibly be forgetting something very important? Full of humor, energy, and warmth, Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert is the perfect read aloud for novice players as well as for fellow "kid experts" on the game.Want more fun with Max? Don't miss Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert.
Max Fernsby and the Infinite Toys
by Gerry Swallow Peter GaulkeThe Naughty List meets Elf in Max Fernsby and the Infinite Toys, a charming, hilarious, illustrated middle grade Christmas tale about three friends who join forces with the two wayward elves to save the holidays!Max Fernsby seems like your typical 10-year-old kid, but when a red bag literally falls on his head from the sky, Max finds he suddenly has the power to produce any toy in the world!But what Max doesn’t realize is that the red bag only wound up in his hands because two of Santa’s most troublesome elves decided to take Santa’s sleigh for a joy ride. The bag fell out along the way, and if they don’t get it back to the North Pole soon, Christmas itself may be in jeopardy. Not to mention a greedy businessman has eyes on the bag and wants to steal it for himself!It’s a race against time to save Christmas in this hilarious, illustrated, middle grade adventure from the acclaimed screenwriting duo of Peter Gaulke and Gerry Swallow.
Max Finds an Egg (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)
by Wiley BlevinsMax has found an egg—a dinosaur egg, he hopes. He builds a nest for the egg, shines a light on the egg, and dances around the egg in anticipation. Crack, crack, crack—out pops a. . . ! Young readers will have a ball reading this fun and fast-paced Level 1 story.
Max Found Two Sticks
by Brian PinkneyIt was a day when Max didn't feel like talking to anyone. He just sat on his front steps and watched the clouds gather in the sky. A strong breeze shook the tree in front of his house, and Max saw two heavy twigs fall to the ground.
Max Has a Fish (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)
by Wiley BlevinsMax loves his pet fish--it can swim, eat, and even blow bubbles. But Max is incredibly disappointed to learn that his fish can't dance. Is there another animal that can dance with Max? Find out at the end of this fun and fast-paced Level 1 story!
Max Helsing and the Beast of Bone Creek
by Curtis JoblingFans of Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse and the Wereworld series will love this action-packed ride, full of laughs, gore, and fantastic beasts! Between carrying on the monster-hunting tradition of his family, the van Helsings, and trying to stay out of trouble at school, Max is ready for a day off. So when his class heads to the mountains on a camping trip, Max can't wait to leave the stress behind and get his s'mores on. But monster-hunting doesn't take a vacation, and soon Max and his gearhead friend Syd find themselves seeking the answers to who--or what--is behind a raft of mysterious camper kidnappings. The locals say it's a bigfoot, rumored to roam the forest, but as more and more magical beasts rear their shaggy, scaly, and horned heads, Max starts to wonder if what's afoot is something even bigger--and scarier--than the Beast of Bone Creek.From the Hardcover edition.
Max Helsing and the Beast of Bone Creek: Book 2 (Max Helsing #2)
by Curtis JoblingPercy Jackson meets Dracula in this action-packed monster hunting series! With the perfect combination of humour and heroism, Max Helsing will keep readers aged nine and up on the edge of their seats.Max Helsing's camping trip to Bone Creek was never going to be a quiet holiday, but even he is caught by surprise at how quickly things get out of control. Trouble starts brewing when a slew of mysterious murders have Bigfoot hunters lining up, guns at the ready. What's more, Max's nemesis, Abel Archer, is in town and itching to be the one to take the beast down. But the appearance of dire wolves and vampires complicate matters - who is really responsible for the murders? With the help of his friends, it's up to Max to find the culprit before the wrong suspect ends up as a trophy on a monster hunter's wall!
Max Helsing and the Thirteenth Curse
by Curtis JoblingNow the hunter has become the hunted...bummer. Max is just your average kid growing up in Gallows Hill, a small town outside of Boston--well, except that he lives in a gothic mansion with an old former prizefighter, and his after-school job is carrying on the monster-hunting tradition of his family, the van Helsings. Despite the bloody legacy he's inherited, Max always tries to be kind and fair to the ghouls, demons, and other creatures he encounters. So he's confused when monsters start attacking him willy-nilly--even those he thought of as friends. Max discovers he's been cursed by an evil Warlock who intends to reclaim the earth for the monsters. To save his life, Max must rely on his gearhead friend Syd, his boy-genius neighbor Wing, and his brand-new puppy for help. But time is running out, and if they can't figure out how to break the Thirteenth Curse, Max--and the world as we know it--will be in deep, deep trouble...
Max Helsing, Monster Hunter: Book 1 (Max Helsing #1)
by Curtis JoblingSlaying.... and playing. All part of a day's work for Max Helsing.Descended from a long line of monster hunters, Max Helsing does a pretty good job of being and eighth grader by day and keeping his town safe from demons, ghouls and the occasional mummy by night. That is, until he turns thriteen and discovers he's been cursed by an ancient vampire who wants him dead - at any cost. To save the world - and his life - Max must rely on his wise-cracking best friend, cantankerous monster, computer genius neighbour, and brand-new puppy. He'll need all their help and more to break the Thirteenth Curse!
Max Is Missing (Pet Finders Club #2)
by Ben M. BaglioWhen Christine's cocker spaniel, Max, is stolen during a pet store robbery, Pet Finders Club springs into action to keep each pet in Orchard Park safe.
Max Makes a Cake
by Michelle Edwards Charles SantosoBaby sisters can be so annoying!That's what Max thinks. Max needs his daddy's help--right now!--to bake a surprise Passover birthday cake for his mommy. But as baby Trudy fusses instead of napping, and Daddy tries to settle her down, their time to bake is slipping away. With her warm and pithy storytelling, Michelle Edwards captures the moment in a child's life when he realizes that he has the power to do things on his own.
Max Makes a Cake: Read & Listen Edition
by Michelle EdwardsBaby sisters can be so annoying!That's what Max thinks. Max needs his daddy's help—right now!—to bake a surprise Passover birthday cake for his mommy. But as baby Trudy fusses instead of napping, and Daddy tries to settle her down, their time to bake is slipping away. With her warm and pithy storytelling, Michelle Edwards captures the moment in a child's life when he realizes that he has the power to do things on his own.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Max Makes a Million
by Maira KalmanMax&’s dream is to live in Paris and be a poet—even though no one will buy his poems and he is penniless. But living in New York City isn&’t so bad. Where else could he have friends like Bruno, who paints invisible pictures, or Marcello, who builds upside-down houses?Max Makes a Million is a fun, jazzy tale filled with Maira Kalman&’s signature bright and imaginative illustrations. Children will delight in the rhythm and sound of her poetic sentences read out loud, and root for Max the dog as he follows his bigcity dreams.
Max Malone Makes a Million (Redfeather Books)
by Charlotte HermanMax Malone, along with his best friend Gordy, is continually frustrated in his attempts to get rich, while his neighbor, little Austin Healy, makes money at every turn.
Max Meow 5: (A Graphic Novel) (Max Meow #5)
by John GallagherMax Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that's "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man" (Kirkus Reviews).Bad Guys are after Kittyopolis's bees—can Max and Mindy stop them, BEE-fore it's too late?!Buzzzz off bad guys! There's a new villain in Kittyopolis—Dr. ZomBEE! And he has it in for the city's bees! (Boy, does that sting!). Why would anyone want to hurt bees?! And who is Dr. ZomBEE? It's a Kittyopolis mystery!Can Max and Mindy get to the bottom of it or are they about to BEE stung?! Find out what the buzz is about in the fifth laugh out loud funny Max Meow graphic novel!Bonus: Includes how to draw activities!"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGators