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Monday with a Mad Genius
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are on a mission to save Merlin from his sorrows! The brother-and-sister team travel back in the magic tree house to the period known as the Renaissance. This time, Jack and Annie will need more than a research book and a magic wand. They'll need help from one of the greatest minds of all time. What will they learn from Leonardo da Vinci?Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #38, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #10: Monday with a Mad Genius. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Monday – Into the Cave of Thieves: Into The Cave Of Thieves (Total Mayhem)
by Ralph Lazar"Delightfully chaotic." — Kirkus ReviewsNew York Times bestselling author Ralph Lazar presents a hilarious action comedy for chapter book readers about Dash Candoo, who must defeat extraordinary foes every school day.For Dash Candoo, every day is... DANGEROUS!There is no such thing as a boring day for Dash Candoo.On Monday, before he can even enjoy his cereal and wombat juice, he is attacked by a squad of combat-ready scallywags and the two-tailed Devil Cat.And that is just before breakfast. The adventure explodes when Dash gets to school and must deal with a number of Total Mayhem Situations, including a missing Wobble-Ball trophy and the disappearance of one of the most expensive bottles of perfume in the world.Where will it all lead?
Money
by Natalie LunisThis book is about some of the ways money is used, the history of money, and the mints were money is made.
Money Matters for Teens: Advice on Spending and Saving, Managing Income, and Paying for College (YC Teen's Advice from Teens Like You #2)
by Youth CommunicationIn Money Matters for Teens, young writers discuss their financial fears and the strategies they've learned to help them spend their money wisely, save for the future, and pay for college. The gap between the richest and the poorest Americans has been growing for decades, and experts predict it will continue to widen. Young people bear the brunt of this inequality because it makes it harder to get a job and to pay for the college education you need to move up the ladder. Political changes could help close the gap, but in the meantime, teens can help prepare themselves for financial independence. In this book, teens write about learning to handle money wisely, to manage their own income, to pay for college, and how our larger economic system determines their financial standing. Essays include: Equal Work, Unequal PayThe Rags to Riches MythJob-Hopping to a CareerI Took a Scam JobJob-Hunting TipsA Guide to Drama-Free BankingMy Credit Card Gave Me False SecurityWe Don't Save It for a Rainy DayHow Am I Supposed to Pay for College?Countdown to Independenceand more! Through these essays, teen readers—as well as their parents, teachers, and caregivers—will pick up new tricks to managing their money but will also be provided a much-needed glimpse into how the world looks to our younger generations.
Money Matters!
by Nikki TateNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Part of the ReadyGen Classroom School Library</p>
Money Problems: A Ming Folktale
by Rosalie F. BakerChen Boshi was rich, but his money had made him its slave. To prove to his wife that it is money that brings problems, Boshi gives his neighbor Li 50 pieces of silver.
Money Sense for Kids!
by Hollis Page HarmanThe perfect book for learning about money for kids! Discover how boys and girls can find savings programs designed especially for them, how can they establish their own bank account, write checks, and use an ATM card. Also find out how kids learn about stocks, and even start to invest their own money! Readers will find out:How and where money is printed?What do all those long numbers and special letters on currency mean?How can banks afford to pay interest?This helpful book offers ideas on how kids can earn, save, budget, and invest money of their own. Also offered are puzzles and games that focus on the theme of money. Color diagrams and illustrations are on nearly every page.
Money to Burn
by E. M. GoldmanMatt and Lewis are expecting a long, slow summer, without jobs and without much money. But then they find a suitcase containing $400,000--money that must have belonged to the drug trafficker who died outside of town. Maybe they should turn the money in--but Lewis needs new glasses, and wouldn't mind giving up his second-hand girl's bike, either. But if they keep the money, how will Matt and Lewis explain where they got it? Things might be easier if Matt's father weren't dating a member of the local police force. Or if Lewis had a room to himself, instead of sharing one with his baby nephew, Joey. But then Matt and Lewis hatch a plan, a plan that will let them take a trip to Disneyland and do whatever else they can think of with all that cash. Unless, of course, other people know about the money. And those people come looking for it.... In this suspenseful novel, E. M. Goldman has created a tightly paced story that's laced with humor and full of surprises--including the discovery that sometimes money may be a lot more trouble than it's worth.
Monica the Marshmallow Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Sweet Fairies #1)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin Rachel and Kirsty on their sweetest-ever fairy adventure! <p><p> Kirsty and Rachel are delighted to be invited to Fairyland for the annual Candy Harvest. But when Monica the Marshmallow Fairy's magical object goes missing, they find themselves in a sticky situation! Can the girls defeat Jack Frost in time to save the Fairyland Sweet Factory from a bitter end?
Monitor Lizard (21st Century Skills Library: Animal Invaders Series)
by Barbara SomervillThe Monitor Lizard is large; adults can grow up to 7 feet in length. A vicious predator that will eat anything it can fit into its mouth. Native to Africa, the Monitor Lizard has successfully established a new home in Florida, disrupting an already delicate ecosystem.
Monkey
by David Seow Lakhee Tay-AudouardThis Chinese children's story is beautifully illustrated with traditional Chinese watercolor-inspired paintings.Monkey: The Classic Chinese Adventure Tale is inspired by Chinese folktales and legends about Monkey, King of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, Great Sage Equal to Heaven. But his friends just call him Monkey! Hilariously mischievous and full of energy, Monkey has uniquely amazing magical powers.Long ago, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Heavens, was so unhappy that China was in great turmoil that he even considered destroying its people. The Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin, suggested another way-find Lord Buddha's scriptures in India and bring them back to China-this would help the Chinese to become peaceful and kind. This tale is about the beginnings of this epic journey, and how Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy join this quest.
Monkey Fun! (Xist Children's Books)
by Julia DweckMonkey Fun! proves that you’re never too young to begin your learning adventure. It’s a barrel of fun and chock full of interesting monkey facts written in easy to understand rhyming verse for toddlers ages 0-4. “That’s not a monkey who’s peeling a grape. Bigger and tailless, he must be an ape.” “Monkeys who live in a family group, travel together and share with their troop.” Bold, colorful illustrations by Aida Barba Flores will capture the attention of young readers and aid in story comprehension. This is an edutaining rhyming adventure that offers fun learning resources in the back of the book including, Mrs. Dweck’s monkey facts and a monkey counting game.
Monkey King and the World of Myths: A Graphic Novel (Monkey King and the World of Myths)
by Maple LamPercy Jackson meets Dragon Ball in the second book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Now the Monkey King and his sidekick Cerberus are bursting into the world of Japanese folklore!Monsters of the East, beware! Sun Wukong (aka the Monkey King) and his trusty three-headed pal Cerberus are headed on their next monster-hunting mission to Heian-Kyo, capital of ancient Japan—a city where long ago humans and beasts lived together in peace. But since the great war, the beasts have been cast out of the city and things seem more divided than ever.When he crash lands in the city, Wukong finds himself in the middle of it all. He soon meets a boy named Momotaro who believes the beasts have stolen an important magical object, and a kitsune named Kit who is convinced humans have burned down the beast&’s only source of food in the wild. With these latest incidents, the tension between beasts and humans comes to a breaking point.But Wukong suspects something more sinister is behind everything: a monster trying to get the two sides to fight. He and his new friends must race against the clock to uncover the true villain before all-out war breaks out in the city. Packed with characters from Japanese folklore, magical weapons, and epic battles, this will be the Monkey King&’s greatest adventure yet!
Monkey King and the World of Myths: A Graphic Novel (Monkey King and the World of Myths)
by Maple LamPercy Jackson meets Dragon Ball in the first book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Follow along as the legendary Monkey King tries to save the world from a mysterious new threat—and smashes his way through the world of ancient Greek mythology in the process!A long-forgotten evil has reemerged, determined to transform everyone—humans, beasts, and gods alike—into monsters. And there&’s only one being who can stop it, or at least that&’s what he thinks. Sun Wukong, aka the Monkey King, is said to be the mightiest of all beasts, and he&’s made a deal with the gods. They will grant him his greatest wish and make him a god too. All he has to do is battle these monsters, defeat this evil, and basically save the world. What could possibly go wrong?Wukong must first journey to Greece, where he&’ll have to figure out how to escape the underworld alive, be a good pet-sitter for a three-headed dog, and ultimately find his way through a labyrinth. But when he comes face-to-face with the Minotaur, will he have what it takes to slay the monster . . . or will the Monkey King&’s story end up a Greek tragedy?
Monkey Trouble (Boxcar Children #127)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny once lived on their own in a boxcar . . .It's spring, and all the baby animals are being born--a perfect time to visit the zoo. The Aldens and their friends are taking pictures there for a photo contest. But when cameras go missing and a girl is accused of cheating, the Boxcar Children must find out just who is monkeying with the contest!
Monster Blood (Classic Goosebumps #3)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!While staying with his weird great-aunt Kathryn, Evan visits an eerie old toy store and buys a dusty can of Monster Blood. It's fun to play with at first. And Evan's dog, Trigger, likes it so much, he eats some. But then Evan notices something weird about the slimy green ooze. It keeps growing. And growing. And growing.And all that growing has given the Monster Blood a monstrous appetite. . . .
Monster Blood (Goosebumps Graphic Novel)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!While staying with his great-aunt Kathryn, Evan Ross visits an eerie old toy store. Among the dusty shelves, he finds a can of something called "Monster Blood." The odd, sticky substance really does look like the blood of a creature. It has a greenish glow and sometimes feels warm to the touch. But the most alarming thing about the toy ooze is the way it keeps growing -- overflowing its container, then a bathtub, then filling up a whole trash can. Evan worries that all that growing has given the Monster Blood a monstrous appetite...
Monster Blood II (Goosebumps #18)
by R. L. StineEvan Ross can't stop thinking about Monster Blood and what happened last summer. It was so horrible. So terrifying. Too bad Evan's science teacher doesn't believe him. Now he's stuck cleaning out the hamster's cage as punishment for making up stories.Then Evan's friend Andy comes to town, and things go from bad to worse. Because Andy's got a present for Evan. It's green and slimy and its starting to grow...
Monster Blood III: Monster Blood Iii; It Came From Beneath The Sink; Night Of The Living Dummy 2; The Barking Ghost (Goosebumps #29)
by R. L. StineEvan can't stand babysitting his genius cousin, Kermit. Kermit refuses to play video games. He won't even play Frisbee! All likes to do is hang out in the basement performing strange experiments and playing mean practical jokes on Evan and his friend Andy.But now Andy's found something that will teach Kermit a lesson once and for all.It's green. It's slimy. And it comes in a can marked...Monster Blood!
Monster Blood IV (Goosebumps #62)
by R. L. StineEvan Ross can't forget about Monster Blood-the evil green slime that never stops growing. It can turn ordinary pets into ferocious animals and twelve-year-old kids into freakish giants.But now there's a new kind of Monster Blood in town. It comes in a can just like the others. Only difference is this slime is blue instead of green. And instead of just growing, it's multiplying-into terrifying blue creatures with razor-sharp teeth...
Monster Blood Is Back (Goosebumps SlappyWorld #13)
by R. L. StineThis is Slappy's world -- you only scream in it! Sascha Nelson and her best friend Nicole Miller love to cook! After school, they spend their time concocting new dishes in the kitchen. So when their favorite TV show Kids Big Chef Food Fights comes to their school for a special competition, they're ecstatic! But with school cheaters Ashli and Diggs also in the show, things don't go so smoothly. Sascha and Nicole buy a mysterious can of Monster Blood and use it to get back at Ashli and Diggs. But as the Monster Blood grows and grows, Sascha and Nicole realize they made a mistake. Can they get the slime under control or will it swallow up the competition?
Monster Blood Is Back (Goosebumps Slappyworld #13)
by R. L. StineThis is Slappy's world -- you only scream in it! Sascha Nelson and her best friend Nicole Miller love to cook! After school, they spend their time concocting new dishes in the kitchen. So when their favorite TV show Kids Big Chef Food Fights comes to their school for a special competition, they're ecstatic! But with school cheaters Ashli and Diggs also in the show, things don't seem as fun anymore. When Sascha and Nicole buy a mysterious can called Monster Blood is Back, they use it to get back at Ashli and Diggs. But as the Monster Blood grows and grows, can the two get the slime under control or will it swallow up the competition?
Monster Blood for Breakfast! (Goosebumps HorrorLand #3)
by R.L. StineIn this spinoff to the New York Times–bestselling Goosebumps series, a tween is given monster blood, a mysterious serum that gives him strange powers.For an athlete like Matt Daniels, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s also the most dangerous. That’s because somebody pulls a mean prank and adds gooey, green Monster blood to his cereal bowl. As if Matt’s problems weren’t big and slimy enough, he gets an invitation to HorrorLand. Can the Monster Blood help him in the terrifying theme park? Matt really begins to wonder once his friends start disappearing!
Monster Camp
by Sarah HenningGhost Squad meets Hotel Transylvania in this sweetly spooky fish-out-of-water middle grade &“mirthful monster mashup&” (Kirkus Reviews) about a human girl who must put on the performance of her life when she realizes what she thought was a LARPing summer camp is full of real monsters!With her stick-on fangs and widow&’s peak drawn in waterproof eyeliner, Sylvie is an expert at pretending to be a vampire. More kids at school would know that if they bothered to join her monster LARPing (live action role playing) club. Not even her dad understands her passion for the undead and denies her request to attend a monster LARPing summer camp. But Sylvie is not so easily deterred. She decides to tell her dad she&’s attending another camp located near Monster Camp then sneak over to her real destination after he drops her off. Sylvie feels bad lying to him, but there&’s no way she&’s going to miss the chance to finally meet other kids that share her interests. And when she lays eyes on Monster Camp, she knows it was all worth it—the immersive campgrounds look like they came off a Hollywood lot! But when an obnoxious kid dressed like a werewolf gets punished by being magically turned into a Pomeranian, Sylvie realizes she made a critical miscalculation. These aren&’t LARPers, they&’re real monsters, and Sylvie&’s preferred costume means she&’s placed with blood-sucking, human-biting campers who would breathe fire if they knew the truth about her. She has no choice but to try to stick it out by doing exactly what she does best: pretending to be a monster.
Monster Club (Monster Club #1)
by Darren Aronofsky Ari HandelFrom the award-winning screenwriter-director Darren Aronofsky and his screenwriting partner, Ari Handel, comes Monster Club. Their debut novel is the first book in a thrilling, new adventure series about growing up, letting go, and facing down your monsters.Like almost everything in eleven-year-old Eric “Doodles” King’s life, King’s Wonderland—the amusement park his great-great grandfather founded—was seriously damaged when a hurricane hit his beloved Coney Island neighborhood. Now hungry property developers are circling the wreckage of the once-awesome King’s Wonderland, and Eric’s family is falling apart from the threat of losing it all.If it weren’t for Monster Club—the epic roleplaying game that Eric and his friends created—Eric’s life would be pretty terrible. Drawing his favorite monster battling with his best friends’ creations is the one thing that still gets Eric excited. So when his friends start to think of Monster Club as a kid’s game and get more interested in other things, Eric just can’t deal. But then Eric happens across a long-lost vial of magic ink that brings their monster drawings to life, and suddenly, Monster Club isn’t just for fun anymore.The monsters Eric and his friends created are wreaking havoc across Coney, and it’s on the Monster Club to save their city, the amusement park, and maybe, just maybe, Eric’s family, too. It’s a hilarious, heartfelt adventure from the creative minds of Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel that fans of Last Kids on Earth and Spy School are sure to love.