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Guys Read: Kid Appeal (Guys Read Ser.)
by Jon Scieszka David LubarThe whole school is getting in on the action when a contest is announced: The student who creates the best project on New Cairo’s history will win a trip to the cool new water park in town. Charlie has a plan that can’t lose—as long as he doesn’t lose his life in the process. A short story from the acclaimed collection Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: My Parents Give My Bedroom to a Biker
by Jon Scieszka Adam Rex Paul FeigThis all started when Steve wouldn’t take out the trash. A short story from the acclaimed collection Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: Other Worlds
by Jon ScieszkaOther Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszkas Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in childrens literature. Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers--Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury--spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Childrens Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.
Guys Read: Plan B
by Rebecca SteadNathan has been locked in his room ever since “it” started growing back. They’re going to come for him soon, so he’s got precious little time to tell us what is happening. A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: Rise of the RoboShoesTM
by Tom AnglebergerFirst they were given AutoLaces, then NanoGyroWheels, then FissionSoles and TurboBrains…and then they took over the world. But can they keep it? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: Terrifying Tales (Guys Read #6)
by R. L. Stine Dav Pilkey Jon Scieszka Adele Griffin Michael Buckley Rita Williams-Garcia Lisa Brown Kelly Barnhill Gris Grimly Adam Gidwitz Claire Legrand Nikki Loftin Daniel Jose OlderBe afraid, be very afraid of Terrifying Tales, the sixth volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading. Eleven masters of suspense--Kelly Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel José Older, Dav Pilkey, R.L. Stine, and Rita Williams-Garcia--have come together to bring you a bone-chilling collection of original ghost stories with illustrations by Gris Grimly, perfect for sharing around the campfire, reading under the covers with a flashlight, and scaring your friends' pants off. Compiled and edited by kid-lit madman Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Terrifying Tales is a creepy-fun read (if you're brave enough, that is).
Guys Read: The Bloody Souvenir
by Jack Gantos Jon Scieszka Adam RexJack isn’t like the Pagoda brothers. He knows the difference between fun and stupid. Launching yourself across the backyard in a makeshift Roman catapult? Fun. Smoking an entire pack of cigarettes as fast as possible? Stupid. But when it comes to emergency self-surgery…Jack still has something to learn. A short story from the acclaimed collection Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: The Dirt on Our Shoes
by Neal ShustermanT-Bin has been traveling through space for years to deposit its passengers on a new planet, to give them a new life. But now, mere days from arrival, Tanner can’t shake the feeling that there’s a more sinister plot at work. A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: The Klack Bros. Museum
by Kenneth OppelA train gets waylaid in the middle of nowhere, and Luke and his dad find themselves with four hours to kill before it’s fixed. Just enough time for a trip to the mysterious, decrepit old museum on the edge of town. A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: The Scout
by D. J. MacHaleIt was just your typical, run-of-the-mill scout field trip—that is, until Kit spotted an object from space plummeting to Earth. A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: The Sports Pages
by Tim Green Jon Scieszka Gordon Korman Joseph Bruchac Dan Gutman Jacqueline Woodson Anne Ursu Chris RylanderA lineman with something to prove -- A vendetta against a baseball legend -- The rise of a real-life NHL all-star -- The luckiest grapefruit in sports history... Open up The Sports Pages, the third volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading, and you're in for all of this and more. From fiction to nonfiction, from baseball to mixed martial arts and everything in between, these are ten stories about the rush of victory and the crush of defeat on and off the field. Compiled by kid-lit all-star Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a thrilling collection of brand-new short stories from some of your favorite authors and athletes.
Guys Read: The Warlords of Recess
by Eric NylundJosh and Tony aren’t any great shakes on the basketball court—but with the fate of the planet on the line, they’re going to have to step up. A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: True Stories
by Jim Murphy Jon Scieszka Douglas Florian Sy Montgomery Candace Fleming Elizabeth Partridge Nathan Hale Thanhha Lai Steve Sheinkin James Sturm T. Edward NickensJon Scieszka's Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable--and 100% true. A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every reader, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, how-to guides, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there.Supports the Common Core State Standards
Guys Read: Unaccompanied Minors
by Jon Scieszka Jeff Kinney Adam RexJeff Kinney is pretty much the nicest guy you can hope to meet. Except when it comes to his brother, Patrick. The two of them have been locked in a battle for supremacy since they were young—a war that continues to this day. A short story from the acclaimed collection Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: Will
by Jon Scieszka Adam RexWhen a supervillain takes over the school and all the kids with powers are gone, it’s up to Will to try and save the day. A short story from the acclaimed collection Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here
by Jon Scieszka Adam Rex Kate DiCamilloJoe’s got a problem. He has to write to an author for a school assignment and get her to answer a bunch of questions. But the author he’s chosen, Maureen O’Toople, just doesn’t want to play along. Jon Scieszka and Kate DiCamillo collaborate on a hilarious and heartfelt short story from the acclaimed collection Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Guía Ilustrada del Fútbol (Superstars of Soccer SPANISH)
by Paco ElzaurdiaTambién conocido como "soccer" en los Estados Unidos, el fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo. Aunque los juegos de patear pelotas pueden datar de hasta la antigua Grecia y China, el fútbol moderno se originó en la Inglaterra del siglo 19. La Asociación de Fútbol escribió las primeras reglas en 1863 y la primera liga organizada fue establecida en 1888. El fútbol se convirtió en un deporte olímpico en los juegos de 1908. En 1930, la FIFA organizó la Copa del Mundo, un torneo llevado a cabo cada cuatro años para determinar la supremacía internacional del fútbol. El fútbol se juega de acuerdo a unas reglas básicas universales. Este libro es una guía ilustrada de las reglas del fútbol, sus regulaciones, y la historia de este emocionante deporte.
Gwen the Beauty and the Beast Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Fairy Tale Fairies #5)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin the Fairy Tale Fairies as they make sure everyone's favorite fairy tale characters get their happily ever after! Happily Ever After? Once upon a time, Rachel and Kirsty were excited to attend the special Fairy Tale Festival at TipTop Castle. But when Jack Frost steals the Fairy Tale Fairies' magic items, stories everywhere get all jumbled up. Even worse, characters from inside the books are coming to life and finding their way into the human world! Gwen's magic rose pin is on Jack Frost's shirt. Rachel and Kirsty must return it to their fairy friend. Without it, Beauty and the Beast will never make it back into their story! Find the special fairy object in each book and help save the Fairy Tale Magic!
Gymnastics Challenge (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)
by Jake MaddoxHarper’s passion is parkour. Moving over, under, and around obstacles in unique ways makes her feel like a superstar. But when the big parkour competition is cancelled, Harper has no place to compete—unless she joins a gymnastics team. Will Harper find the same passion for gymnastics as parkour?
Gymnastics Challenge (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)
by Jake MaddoxHarper’s passion is parkour. Moving over, under, and around obstacles in unique ways makes her feel like a superstar. But when the big parkour competition is cancelled, Harper has no place to compete—unless she joins a gymnastics team. Will Harper find the same passion for gymnastics as parkour?
Gymnastics Comeback (Jake Maddox JV Girls)
by Jake MaddoxAs an eighth grader, Suzy has just joined the high school gymnastics team, so she is crushed when she gets injured and can't practice or compete. Meanwhile her mother wishes she wouldn't participate in gymnastics and would focus her efforts on her piano playing instead. Facing pressures from her team, her coach, and her mother, Suzy has to take charge of her own destiny. Can she make a comeback in time to help her team defeat its biggest rival?
Gymnastics Jitters (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories Series)
by Jake Maddox Katie WoodDana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team must learn how to deal with their biggest rivals, the Superiors. When the Superiors don't play fair, the Raiders learn a valuable lesson in sportsmanship.
H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education (H.I.V.E. #1)
by Mark WaldenHIGHER INSTITUTE OF VILLAINOUS EDUCATION Otto Malpense may only be thirteen years old, but so far he has managed to run the orphanage where he lives, and he has come up with a plan clever enough to trick the most powerful man in the country. He is the perfect candidate to become the world's next supervillain. That is why he ends up at H.I.V.E., handpicked to become a member of the incoming class. The students have been kidnapped and brought to a secluded island inside a seemingly active volcano, where the school has resided for decades. All the kids are elite; they are the most athletic, the most technically advanced, and the smartest in the country. Inside the cavernous marble rooms, floodlit hangars, and steel doors, the students are enrolled in Villainy Studies and Stealth and Evasion 101. But what Otto soon comes to realize is that this is a six-year program, and leaving is not an option. With the help of his new friends: an athletic martial-arts expert; a world-famous, beautiful diamond thief; and a spunky computer genius -- the only other people who seem to want to leave -- can Otto achieve what has never been done before and break out of H.I.V.E.?
HAZMAT Teams: Disposing Of Dangerous Materials (Emergency! Ser.)
by Justin PetersenWhen a tanker truck tips over and spills toxic chemicals on a busy highway, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how HazMat teams prepare to deal with toxic chemicals and other dangerous substances. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to clean up dangerous spills and keep people safe.
HAZMAT Teams: Disposing of Dangerous Materials (EMERGENCY!)
by Justin PetersenWhen a tanker truck tips over and spills toxic chemicals on a busy highway, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how HazMat teams prepare to deal with toxic chemicals and other dangerous substances. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to clean up dangerous spills and keep people safe.