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Pilfer Academy
by Lauren MagazinerFans of Spy School, Escape From Mr. Lemencello's Library and Roald Dahl will gobble up this hilarious story about a secret boarding school for thieves-in-training!Troublemaking George has never heard of Pilfer Academy, a top-secret school for cultivating young crooks, until he's kidnapped as its newest student. The teachers are kooky at best, and naughty does not even begin to describe his sneaky, smart, and morally bankrupt new classmates. Between disguise classes, cracking safes, and DIY gadgets, George becomes an expert bandit and finds true friendship with Tabitha, his new partner-in-crime. But everything is ruined when George comes to a shocking realization: He is just too good-hearted to be a thief! Unfortunately, not thieving is not an option at Pilfer Academy, and "misbehaving" students face Dean Deanbugle's favorite punishment--the Whirlyblerg! In order to gain their freedom, George and Tabitha must pull the biggest heist the school has ever seen and reveal their true colors not as thieves, but as kind (and, okay, mischievous) kids.
The Pirate Who's Back in Bunny Slippers (Shivers! #2)
by Anthony Holden Connor White Annabeth Bondor-StoneShivers, the scaredy-est pirate to ever sail the Seven Seas, is back. Comic book-like illustrations in each chapter bring Shivers to life and invite even the most reluctant readers to join the adventure. Perfect for fans of such series as Stick Dog, Big Nate, Dork Diaries, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.This time, Shivers must set sail again to get his beloved ship, the Land Lady, back from Mayor Sheila B. President. Shivers won't be going alone, however. He'll be bringing his best pal, Margo, and his loyal fishmate, Albee, on a clingy-clam and hot dog filled adventure. Like all good pirates, Shivers will just have to grab his swimmies (and his bunny slippers) and jump right into this epic tale.
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (Plants vs. Zombies #4)
by Paul TobinGet ready for the Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare graphic novel! Based on the hit video game, this comic tells the story that leads up to Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, the game! How did the "Zombossification" of surburbia begin? Where did all the powerful new plants and zombies come from? Here's where you'll find out! Written by Paul Tobin (Plants vs. Zombies: Timepocalypse, Bandette, Banana Sunday) and illustrated by Jacob Chabot (Mighty Skullboy Army, SpongeBob Comics), don't miss this hilarious, action-packed, all-ages, zombie fightin' adventure! Something sinister has taken over suburbia. Are your . . . brainsssss . . . prepared for the zombie infestation?Praise for one of the previous volumes of Plants vs. Zombies from Dark Horse:"If you are a fan of plants, zombies, Plants vs. Zombies, or all-age adventure comics, take a look at Plants vs. Zombies: Lawnmageddon. It's a quick read and good fun, and if you're still in the Halloween mood in November, it fits that zombie itch you may still have." --Comic Attack"Laugh-out-loud funny." --IGN
Plants vs. Zombies Volume 4: Grown Sweet Home (Plants vs. Zombies #4)
by VariousA group of young plants move out of Crazy Dave&’s garage and into his huge family mansion in Neighborville. But why is Dr. Zomboss spying on them? Artist Andie Tong joins writer Paul Tobin for this three-issue arc! Bonus stories by Karim Friha, Nneka Myers, and others! Collects Plants vs. Zombies #4–#6.
Plants vs. Zombies Volume 5: Petal to the Metal (Plants vs. Zombies #5)
by VariousThe best-selling game adaptation roars forward!Sun-powered, plant-driven speedsters versus imp-powered, zombie-driven hot rods! Let the races begin! Crazy Dave takes on the incredibly tough Don&’t Blink video game—and he also challenges Dr. Zomboss to a series of races to determine the future of Neighborville! The car-filled competition is underway! Paul Tobin and Ron Chan return to deliver another hilarious zombie battle to your burg! Collects issues #7–#9 of the series.* Eisner Award winner Paul Tobin continues his hilarious PVZ run!* The official comic of the addictive video games!
Platypus Police Squad: Never Say Narwhal
by Jarrett J. KrosoczkaFrom Jarrett J. Krosoczka comes Never Say Narwhal, the final installment in the hilarious, high-action illustrated middle grade series featuring two platypus detectives, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Jarrett's own Lunch Lady series.Frank Pandini Jr. is the mayor of Kalamazoo City, and everyone is celebrating--everyone except for Zengo, O'Malley, and Cooper, who can't seem to close a single case. To make matters worse, a mysterious hulking shadow has appeared in waters around KC. Could this spell the end for the Platypus Police Squad?
Playing Cupid: A Wish Novel (Scholastic Inc Pbk Novels Ser.)
by Jenny MeyerhoffClara Martinez knows what it takes to make a good match. So when her school assigns a project to create a business from scratch, Clara decides to start a matchmaking service for her fellow classmates. But things get complicated when Clara starts receiving mysterious notes and sweet gifts in her locker. Clara has a secret admirer! But she has no clue who it could be... Despite being a love expert for her friends, Clara's a total novice when it comes to her own love life, and truth be told, it all sort of scares her. Can Cupid Clara gather the courage to fall in crush?
Playing for the Devil's Fire
by Phillippe Diederich<p>Thirteen-year-old Boli and his friends are deep in the middle of a game of marbles. An older boy named Mosca has won the prized Devil's Fire marble. His pals are jealous and want to win it away from him. <p>This is Izayoc, the place of tears, a small pueblo in a tiny valley west of Mexico City where nothing much happens. It's a typical hot Sunday morning except that on the way to church someone discovers the severed head of Enrique Quintanilla propped on the ledge of one of the cement planters in the plaza and everything changes. <p>Not apocalyptic changes, like phalanxes of men riding on horses with stingers for tails, but subtle ones: poor neighbors turning up with brand-new SUVs, pimpled teens with fancy girls hanging off them. Boli's parents leave for Toluca and don't arrive at their destination. No one will talk about it. <p>A washed out masked wrestler turns up one day, a man only interested in finding his next meal. Boli hopes to inspire the luchador to set out with him to find his parents.</p>
Pocket Change: Pitching In for a Better World (Orca Footprints #9)
by Michelle MulderUntil a few hundred years ago, people were embarrassed to buy bread in a store. Families took pride in making almost everything they owned. These days, many people take pride in buying as much as possible! New clothes, a speedier bicycle, the latest phone. If we've got money, someone can sell us a product that will supposedly make our lives better. But each year, humanity uses resources equivalent to nearly one and a half Earths, and we're still not meeting everyone's needs. Around the world, people are questioning consumerism, leaning toward more sustainable lifestyles and creating a whole new concept of wealth. What if you could meet all your needs while getting to know your neighbors and protecting the environment at the same time? Find out how growing a tiny cabbage can fight poverty, how a few dollars can help ten families start their own businesses and how running errands for a neighbor can help you learn to become a bike mechanic--for free!
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. Featuring more than 125 individual breeds of horses, ponies and their cousins — zebras, mules and donkeys — Pocket Genius: Horses looks at the anatomy and behavior of horses at work and at play.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKIdeal for every young dog lover, Pocket Genius: Dogs is packed with information that makes learning about dogs even more exciting. How did dogs evolve? Find out! Read about dog anatomy, their senses, and their intelligence. With 194 catalog entries of individual dog breeds from Great Danes to tiny terriers, Pocket Genius: Dogs details each group from working dogs to companion dogs and explains domestication and breed classifications. Full of instant information, the Pocket Genius series features a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKThe prefect sized books for backpacks, DK's Pocket Genius series is bright, inviting, concise, and punchy — the ideal source for reference. Featuring essential information, full-color images, glossary, and top ten lists, these books are a brand-new type of encyclopedia for young readers. Whether it's the industrious ant, the breath-taking Monarch butterfly, or the multi-legged centipede, no bug is left unexamined in this visual encyclopedia. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKPocket Genius: Ancient Rome is filled with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about the Roman Empire even more fun. Find out what Romans ate at their banquets and what bloody spectacles they watched at the arena. Read about cruel emperors and brave gladiators and how Romans built their roads, aqueducts, palaces, and temples, and use the catalog entries to find out fast facts about everything to do with the Romans — from their gods and goddesses to their toys, games, and musical instruments. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs and facts, Pocket Genius: Ancient Rome explores the empire that dominated Europe and the Middle East for more than 500 years. Full of instant information, the Pocket Genius series features a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKFrom the factory to the road, browse through more than 170 cool cars — from hatchbacks to hybrids — in Pocket Genius: Cars. Trace the history of the automobile from early vintage cars to modern concept cars, limousines to coupes, and minivans to sports cars in this compact-size reference guide perfect for children ages 8–12.Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKThe prefect sized books for backpacks, DK's Pocket Genius series is bright, inviting, concise, and punchy — the ideal source for reference. Featuring essential information, full-color images, glossary, and top ten lists, these books are a brand-new type of encyclopedia for young readers. A visual look at the planet we call home, Pocket Genius Earth delves into Earth's geology and geography, examining oceans, mountains, deserts, clouds, and more. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKThe prefect sized books for backpacks, DK's Pocket Genius series is bright, inviting, concise, and punchy — the ideal source for reference. Featuring essential information, full-color images, glossary, and top ten lists, these books are a brand-new type of encyclopedia for young readers. From marvelous galleries of The Big Dipper, Little Dipper and other constellations, to in-depth looks at Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, to the Moons of Jupiter, comets and galaxies — not to mention entries on rockets and spacecraft — this visual encyclopedia opens up the vast and mysterious expanse of space. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. From the basic principles of science including matter and materials, to energy and forces, to the living world, Pocket Genius: Science is a junior look at science and its roles in our world.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, this new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at-hand. Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals profiles nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, and tells what they are made of, how they are formed and what they are used for. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDiscover the fascinating world of inventions and technology. From the first tools to the latest gadgets, Pocket Genius: Inventions showcases key inventors and inventions that changed the world from air, space, water, and land transportation to everyday objects in the home, medical tools and aids, plus telescopes, roller coasters, satellites, and robots, and a look at future technologies. Redesigned in paperback, DK's best-selling Pocket Genius series is now available in an engaging compact and economical format that is ideal for both browsing and quick reference for use in school and at home. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each pocket-size encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKUnravel the mysteries behind one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in history with this handy guide to ancient Egypt.Set off on a historical adventure and view the pyramids of Giza up close, take a walk along the river Nile, decode tricky hieroglyphs, discover the resting place of Tutankhamun, admire ancient wooden dolls enshrined in tombs, and pay respect to the pharaohs. Tracing major developments between 2700 and 30 BCE, Pocket Genius: Ancient Egypt gives you a glimpse inside the gigantic temples of ancient Egypt, of the regalia of the royalty, of the citizens&’ remarkable daily life, and much more. Packed with maps, rich illustrations, and stunning photographs, this children's book chronicles everything from medicines and toys to the houses of ancient Egypt. Pocket Genius: Ancient Egypt comes with bite-sized chunks of text and stunning images that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, this new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at-hand. Pocket Genius: Sharks profiles more that 150 sharks and rays — from the great white to the tiny dwarf lantern — and tells what they eat, where they live and how fast they swim. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. Arranged into chapters on bones and joints, blood and heart, lungs and breathing, digestion and waste, brain, nerves and senses, and the life cycle, Pocket Genius: Human Body is a look at the body from head to toe, from the outer skin to the tiniest cells.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. Featuring almost 200 profiles of individual species as well as informative spreads on anatomy, behavior, and classification, Pocket Genius: Mammals looks at humans, whales, wallabies, camels and more and their place in the natural world.
Pocket Genius: Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocket Genius)
by DKDestined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, this new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh design that is sure to appeal to the middle grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at-hand. Pocket Genius: Dinosaurs profiles more than 140 prehistoric animals and features fossils, skeletons, anatomy and history as well as species including dinosaurs on land, winged pterosaurs in the sky and a range of sea monsters in the ocean. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Poisoned Blade (Court of Fives #2)
by Kate ElliottIn this thrilling sequel to World Fantasy Award finalist Kate Elliott's captivating young adult debut, a girl immersed in high-stakes competition holds the fate of a kingdom in her hands.Now a Challenger, Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fives--the complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons alike. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes's only option, as her prize money is essential to keeping her hidden family alive. She leaps at the chance to tour the countryside and face more competitors, but then a fatal attack on her traveling party puts Jes at the center of the war that Lord Kalliarkos--the prince she still loves--is fighting against their country's enemies. With a sinister overlord watching her every move and Kal's life on the line, Jes must now become more than a Fives champion.... She must become a warrior.