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The Magic Paintbrush (The Magic Paintbrush)
by Kat Zhang Eric DarnellIn this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, a Chinese American girl picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real—and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor and Dragon Pearl series.&“Gorgeous and gripping, The Magic Paintbrush swoops readers off on rip-roaring fantasy adventure that unfurls like a magnificent scroll…Brimming with imagination and heart…&” Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL seriesAmy has always loved art, but lately her drawings have been less than impressive. There's no passion, no personality, no...magic. Until Amy visits her Lao Lao, her grandmother, and finds an ancient paintbrush that brings anything Amy creates to life!Now her creation Luna has taken over her bedroom and is running through the streets of Flushing, Queens. What awaits: an international adventure filled with an ancient Chinese legend, a greedy adversary and ghastly beasts!Award-winning author Kat Zhang teams up with Eric Darnell, the writer and director of the Madagascar series and the Chief Creative Officer of Baobab Studios, to create a captivating highly-illustrated middle grade series debut about finding your own path, the power of imagination, and the strength of family.
The Magic Paintbrush: The Guardian's Quest (The Magic Paintbrush)
by Kat Zhang Eric DarnellIn the second book of this epic fantasy series, eleven year old Amy's malfunctioning paintbrush accidentally paints a portal to a mythical world! But when she discovers that the paintbrush is running out of power, Amy must undergo a Trial to prove her worth as the guardian of the magic paintbrush. &“Gorgeous and gripping, The Magic Paintbrush swoops readers off on rip-roaring fantasy adventure that unfurls like a magnificent scroll…Brimming with imagination and heart…&” —Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL seriesEver since she became the guardian of the magic paintbrush, Amy has been nonstop painting. But when her paintbrush starts glitching, Amy accidentally paints a portal to a strange, magical world filled with creatures of Chinese folktales!A mysterious cat from the portal leads Amy and her friends Diego and Luna to Minli, who presents herself as the creator of the paintbrush, and her magical forest. The magic paintbrush&’s power is dwindling. Amy has two weeks to complete a Trial, a series of three tests to prove she is worthy to be the paintbrush&’s guardian.Amy&’s quest will take her to mystical places. She&’ll have help from Diego, Luna and the secretive Cat who may be a friend or foe. Amy and her friends must face dangerous threats, perilous landscapes, and the ever-looming feeling that everything might not be what it seems….Award-winning author Kat Zhang teams up with Eric Darnell, the writer and director of the Madagascar series and the Chief Creative Officer of Baobab Studios on this story about responsibility, the power of friendship, and what it means to be worthy.
The Magic Pet Shop: Elepop
by Matilda RoseMeet Elepop, the magical baby elephant who blows rainbow bubbles from her trunk! Her new owner, Princess Ivy, is the BIGGEST overthinker. So when Ivy and Elepop are invited to Twinkleton's Magical Pet Parade, Princess Ivy immediately starts to fret about everything that could go wrong. And when Ivy starts to worry, something very strange begins to happen to Elepop's bubbles . . .A magical picture book about dealing with worries and talking about our feelings, filled with friendship and fun. From the creators of Pugicorn and Kitticorn.*WITH A SPECIAL SHINY COVER*Pay another visit to The Magic Pet Shop:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishPugicorn and HugicornStarwhalLa-La-LlamaPandarinaKitticornStarwhal
The Magic Pocket: Selected Poems
by Michio Mado Empress MichikoHere is a selection of verses by Michio Mado, chosen and translated by the Empress Michiko of Japan. Winner of the 1994 Hans Christian Andersen Author Award, Mado is the much-loved author of poems and songs for children in Japan. The Empress introduced his work to the world outside of Japan in The Animals: Selected Poems, an earlier book. Her translations, like the originals, are playful and childlike in their imagery. For example: FINGERS Fingers Fingers Fingers, All in a row. No quarrels. Nails Nails Nails, Fingers' faces. Sweet! The poems are given in the original Japanese, facing their translations in English. For each poem, the internationally known Japanese artist Mitsumasa Anno, winner of the 1984 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, has made enchanting pictures that catch the full flavor of the verses. A companion to their earlier collaboration, The Animals, this is a very special book for children of many cultures in the United States.
The Magic Porridge Pot: Independent Reading Purple 8 (Reading Champion #1076)
by Amelia MarshallThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band orange.
The Magic Pudding Pot: Independent reading Purple 8 (Reading Champion #517)
by Jackie WalterThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.
The Magic Rabbit
by Richard A. WatsonWhat's in the hat? Join the fun as a very unusual rabbit discovers the wonders of a mysterious hat - and his own imagination. Presto! He makes frogs jump, mice scurry, and a flutter of birds fly up into the sky. One surprise leads to another, until finally, it's the best trick ever ... Finding a friend to share your adventures is the greatest magic of all!
The Magic Rings: The Magic Rings (The Rescue Princesses #6)
by Paula HarrisonThese are no ordinary princesses--they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Emily's sister, Lottie, is the newest member of the Rescue Princesses. She's very excited to have animal adventures of her very own.When a foal disappears from the palace stables, Lottie is eager to prove she has what it takes to be a true Rescue Princess.
The Magic School Bus Blasts Into Space
by Kristin EarhartCarlos brings a space game to school. Then the Magic School Bus takes a field trip inside the game! Can Ms. Frizzle's class answer the space clues and make it out of the game? Blast off with the Magic School Bus and learn all about the solar system!
The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top! A Book about Volcanoes
by Joanna Cole Gail HermanMs. Frizzle's class is having a hard time putting together a giant globe of the world. A piece is missing. . . an island so new it hasn't been discovered yet! Before they know it, the kids are beneath the oceans's surface, exploring an underwater volcano. Join the class as they learn about volcanoes.
The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution (The Magic School Bus)
by Joanna ColeWhen Arnold wishes he had more information for his family tree, Ms. Frizzle revs up the Magic School Bus and the class zooms back to prehistoric times. First stop: 3.5 billion years ago!There aren't any people around to ask for directions. Luckily Ms. Frizzle has a plan, and the class is right there to watch simple cells become sponges and then fish and dinosaurs, then mammals and early primates and, eventually, modern humans. It's the longest class trip ever!This is the story of a species, of our species, as only Ms. Frizzle can tell it. Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen tackle this essential topic with the insight and humor that have made the Magic School Bus the bestselling science series of all time.Hop on board for a class trip that spans billions of lifetimes!
The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses (The Magic School Bus)
by Joanna ColeTo celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back!On a most sense-sational trip that takes them through an eye, an ear, a tongue, and even a dog's nose, Ms. Frizzle's class learns about the senses. Using their trademark sense of humor, Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen provide facts about the senses in both the human and animal worlds.
The Magic School Bus Gets Baked in a Cake: A Book about Kitchen Chemistry
by Linda BeechThe class wants to surprise their teacher on her birthday, but something's missing - a birthday cake! Off to the bakery they go.
The Magic School Bus Gets Programmed: A Book About Computers
by Joanna Cole Bruce Degen John Speirs Nancy White Maggie SykoraThe school computer is going berserk, and Ms. Frizzle invites the kids to take a high-tech ride inside to check it out--and learn some cool computer facts along the way.
The Magic School Bus Going Batty: A Book About Bats
by Joanna ColeThe students in Ms. Frizzle's class participate in a nighttime adventure that is complicated by the bus's new wings and a rumor that Ms. Frizzle is a vampire.
The Magic School Bus Hops Home: A Book about Animal Habitats
by Patricia RelfWanda's best friend, Bella the bullfrog, is missing! The class wants to help look for her, so they travel to a swamp.
The Magic School Bus Inside A Hurricane
by Joanna ColeMs. Frizzle is a grade school teacher who takes her class on fantastic field trips using her magic, metamorphosing school bus. In this installment, the class is heading for a visit at a weather forecasting center when they find themselves in the middle of a hurricane. Learning about weather and hurricanes ensues.
The Magic School Bus Makes A Rainbow: A Book About Color
by Joanna ColeMs. Fizzle and her class learn about colors and light inside a pinball machine.
The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds: A Book About How Living Things Grow
by Joanna Cole<p>Ms. Frizzle's class is growing a beautiful garden. But, Phoebe's plot is empty. Her flowers are back at her old school! So, the class climbs aboard the Magic School Bus. And, of course, the kids don't only go back to Phoebe's school, but they go inside one of Phoebe's flowers! Follow the kids' adventure and learn how living things grow. <P>From an episode of the animated TV series produced by Scholastic Productions, Inc. Based on The Magic School Bus books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen.</p>
The Magic School Bus Presents: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (The Magic School Bus Presents)
by Dan GreenTHE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE HUMAN BODY is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY.INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY taught thousands of kids about the incredible systems that work together to make the human body function. what makes us who we are. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE HUMAN BODY will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated Common Core-aligned content about our amazing bodies. With vivid full-color photographs on each page and illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.
The Magic School Bus Presents: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (The Magic School Bus Presents)
by Sean CalleryTHE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS WILD WEATHER is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS INSIDE A HURRICANE.INSIDE A HURRICANE took thousands of kids inside the eye of a hurricane. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS WILD WEATHER will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated Common Core-aligned content about incredible weather events. With vivid full-color photographs on each page and illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.
The Magic School Bus Presents: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (The Magic School Bus Presents)
by Tom JacksonTHE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE PLANETS is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM taught thousands of kids about the planets, moons, stars, and everything else you'd want to know about outer space. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE PLANETS will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated, Common Core aligned content about the amazing planets in our solar system. With vivid full-color photographs on each page as well as illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.
The Magic School Bus Presents: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (The Magic School Bus Presents)
by Tom JacksonTHE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS SEA CREATURES is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ON THE OCEAN FLOOR.ON THE OCEAN FLOOR taught thousands of kids about tides, coral reefs, and a whole host of marine animals. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS SEA CREATURES will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated, Common Core aligned content about all the incredible animals that live below the waves--from sharks and squid to whales, dolphins, and walruses. With vivid full-color photographs on each page as well as illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.
The Magic School Bus Presents: A Nonfiction Companion to the Original Magic School Bus Series (The Magic School Bus Presents)
by Tom JacksonTHE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS PLANET EARTH is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS INSIDE THE EARTH.INSIDE THE EARTH taught thousands of kids about Earth's crust, mantle, and core. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS PLANET EARTH will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated Common Core-aligned content about all the wonders of our planet. With vivid full-color photographs on each page and illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.
The Magic School Bus Presents: Dinosaurs (The Magic School Bus Presents)
by Tom JacksonTHE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS DINOSAURS is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS IN THE TIME OF THE DINOSAURS.IN THE TIME OF THE DINOSAURS from the bestselling Magic School Bus series taught thousands of kids about the T-rex, triceratops, and stegosaurus. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS DINOSAURS will expand upon the original title with fresh and updated content about all the incredible extinct creatures from millions and millions of years ago. With vivid full-color photographs on each page as well as illustrations of the beloved Ms. Frizzle and her students, the Magic School Bus Presents series will enthrall a whole new generation of Magic School Bus readers.