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Pit of Vipers
by Carolyn KeeneThis New York Times bestselling girl detective has one hot summer ahead!River Heights is in an uproar when the local zoo reports that one of its exotic venomous snakes has been snake-napped! It's only a matter of hours, though, before an anonymous tip leads the police to the missing critter-- in the home of Nancy's friend, Charles Adams. Nancy isn't sure what to think of all this-- until Charles appeals to her to help him prove his innocence. She can't resist taking the case. If he really is innocent, perhaps she can help clear his name. If he's guilty, she'll be able to satisfy herself to that fact as well.
Pitch Partners #2 (Eat Bugs #2)
by Heather Alexander Laura D'Asaro Rose WangThe second book in the sensational series inspired by the true story of two friends who landed a deal on Shark Tank. Sixth-grade students-turned-entrepreneurs are on a mission to save the world, one bug at a time!After snagging second place at their school's startup pitch competition, Hallie and Jaye are confident that their edible bug business is the food of the future. Now their ultimate goal is to get Chirps chips--tortilla chips made with cricket powder--on every grocery store shelf. First, they get to move on to the county pitch competition to try and win tickets to New York City to compete in the next round. But there are a few bumps along the way, with their cricket supply shrinking, no kitchen to cook in, and trouble brewing between the two teammates. Can they clinch first place, or will their business go bust before it really begins?Based on the true story of a sustainable protein start-up company, this illustrated novel is a reimagining for a middle-grade reader. Chirps founders Rose Wang and Laura D'Asaro met as freshmen at Harvard University and cooked up the concept of selling chips made with cricket flour to help Americans feel more comfortable eating bugs. Together, Rose and Laura appeared on the TV show Shark Tank to pitch their idea and landed a deal with Mark Cuban. Chirps chips are now sold in stores across the nation.
Pitch Perfect and Persistent!: The Musical Debut of Amy Cheney Beach
by Caitlin DeLemsDiscover the untold yet inspiring story of Amy Beach, musician extraordinaire and the first successful woman composer in America.With perfect pitch and fierce persistence, Amy Beach always knew she had to make music. There was just one BIG problem. Her mother believed it was not proper or suitable for a young lady to draw attention to herself, let alone take on a musical career. But give in or give up? Not Amy Beach. She demanded to play the piano. Demanded to have a real teacher. Demanded to perform. Luckily—for the world!—Amy&’s persistence paid off. At just sixteen years old, Amy Beach found herself on the stage of Boston&’s Music Hall—and the start of a brilliant career. A female composer who paved the way—perfectly!
Pixar Treasury
by DisneyMike and Sully, Buzz and Woody, Lightning and Mater-relive their thrilling stories and more in this giant-sized graphic novel treasury featuring all of your favorite Disney-Pixar friends. Every classic film from the legendary animation studio is retold here in vibrant comics that jump off the page, drawn by Disney's own master artists. This exciting storytime treat is a must-have for every Disney-Pixar fan's collection!
Pixie Hollow Paint Day
by Tennant RedbankIt's paint-making day in Pixie Hollow, and Bess has enlisted all her fairy friends to help! Everyone is having fun gathering ingredients like cherries, blueberries, buttercups, and violets and stomping them into bright and beautiful paints. But when an unexpected visitor arrives, paint-making day suddenly turns very messy. Will Bess's prized painting be ruined? Find out in this colorful new Step 4 Reader starring the Disney Fairies. Image descriptions present.
Pixie Piper and the Matter of the Batter (Pixie Piper Ser. #2)
by Annabelle FisherIn this sequel to The Secret Destiny of Pixie Piper, Pixie Piper—who is a direct descendent of Mother Goose—and her adorable gosling, Destiny, head to Chuckling Goose Farm, where she bakes magical wishing cakes, makes new friends, and defends the farm from the evil Sinister Sisters. “A fresh new addition to middle grade stories of magic and friendship; recommended for fans of . . . Chris Colfer’s The Land of Stories.”—School Library JournalPixie Piper and her best friend, Gray, are off to Chuckling Goose Farm, where descendants of Mother Goose spend the summer learning to master their magic. With her new friends, Rain and Pip, she makes up baking rhymes, plays with her goose, Destiny, and learns how to bake magic wishing cakes. The farm seems safe, but when Pixie finds a shard of glass that belongs to Raveneece, her old enemy, she begins to worry that the worrisome Sinister Sister isn’t as banished as she’d hoped. With multigenerational characters, an emphasis on family, a powerful portrayal of grade-school friendships, and lots of poetry, this is a truly original fairy-tale retelling.ALA Booklist said, “Pixie’s an engaging protagonist, who faces both fantastical challenges along with familiar issues . . . this will draw fans of classic tales with a twist.” Features black-and-white chapter openers and a recipe.
Pixie Princess: Special 4
by Rosie BanksThe fourth brilliant Secret Kingdom bumper special - two magical stories in one! Jasmine, Ellie and Summer are thrilled to be visiting Trixibelle's home for a special pixie celebration! But evil Queen Malice is determined to ruin the fun...and steal the crown of the mysterious Pixie Princess. Can the girls stop the queen's wicked plans and save the pixies' Heart Tree home?
Pizazz (Pizazz #1)
by Sophy HennDiscover the annoying side of being a superhero from snarky, reluctant hero Pizazz in this hilarious and highly illustrated new series for young middle graders—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Most people think superhero work is awesome and fulfilling. Pizazz knows better. Whenever she&’s in the middle of a movie or having fun with her friends, she has to dash off the save the world. And she&’s always in the same outfit, including an embarrassing glittery cape, and the wedgies are unreal. Plus, being the good guy all the time is so not easy. Superheroes have bad days like everybody else, but Pizazz always has to be cheerful and noble and brave. More than anything, she just wants to be normal.
Pizazz vs the New Kid: The super awesome new superhero series! (Pizazz #2)
by Sophy HennThe super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) series from the amazingly talented Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of Bad Nana! The perfect read for children aged 7, 8, 9 and upwards, and for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG! HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I&’m a superhero . . . You probably think that&’s really AWESOME, and while it can be, it&’s also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. I guess it was sort of going OK (I say, &“sort of&” – I still have to wear a silly cape and save the world all the time) until this NEW KID showed up, and started WOWING everyone with their super powers. Yep, SUPER POWERS – just what this town needs, another super . . . Who just happens to have the coolest name ever: Jett. And now, because of Serena and her gang of Populars, I have to compete against Jett in an almighty and ultimate SUPER-OFF. But it&’s fine. I mean, even if I lose, there&’s space for two SUPERS in this school, isn&’t there?!Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy&’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips. PRAISE for PIZAZZ: &“Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading&” – The Guardian, Children&’s Book of the Month &“Sophy Henn&’s funny new series […] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too&” – The Sunday Times, Children&’s Book of the Week &“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers&” – The i &“Sophy Henn&’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in&” – The Financial Times &“Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout&” – Booktrust
Pizazz vs. Perfecto (Pizazz #3)
by Sophy HennSnarky, reluctant caped crusader Pizazz fights a seemingly perfect villain in this third book in the hilarious and highly illustrated series—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Pizazz has faced lots of different bad guys in her superhero career, but there&’s never been anybody quite like Perfecto. Even though Perfecto is younger than Pizazz and should be less experienced, she always seems to live up her name—carrying out her dastardly plans perfectly! The odds may be stacked against Pizazz, but she has a plan. All she has to do is out-perfect Perfecto! Can Pizazz beat the pint-sized villain at her own game?
Pizazz vs. the New Kid (Pizazz #2)
by Sophy HennSnarky, reluctant caped crusader Pizazz butts heads with another superhero kid in this hilarious and highly illustrated new novel—perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.There&’s a new kid at Pizazz&’s school…a new super kid. A super competitive, super skilled, super popular superhero. At first, Pizazz hopes Jett being in her class will mean the Populars will have someone new to pick on. But instead of becoming a target of ridicule like Pizazz, Jett becomes the coolest kid in school. Talk about unfair. Jett seems to be good at everything, both normal and super, and he takes every opportunity to show Pizazz how it&’s done. Soon Pizazz starts to wonder…if Jett can be super and cool, why can&’t she? All she has to do is prove who&’s really the most super around here. Jett and Pizazz&’s competition brings her nothing but scrapes and humiliation. Then, Pizazz&’s worst nightmare comes true. She and Jett are going to have to work together to save the world. But, of course, no matter how they feel about each other, at the end of the day they&’re superheroes and will do their job without a problem…right?
Pizazz: The super awesome new superhero series! (Pizazz #1)
by Sophy HennBeing a superhero is the best thing ever, right? WRONG!HELLO! My name is Pizazz and I&’m a superhero…You probably think that's really AWESOME and while it can be, it's also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. Don&’t believe me? Well, I have to wear the same outfit ALL THE TIME?! I'm always dashing off to save the world right in the middle of fun stuff. Plus I have to be the good guy even when I might not want to be. And sometimes I just want to be, well, normal.You see, it&’s not easy being SUPER …PS. DON&’T even ask me about my super &“POWER&”…The first in a super (like, actually, with powers and stuff) NEW series for 7+ readers from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn!
Pizza Boy and the Super Squad
by Dan AllenIt&’s PB versus J in the greatest food fight in American history. For Peter Barnes&’s whole life, all of Surly has pushed him and Jaylee &“J&” together to make Surly&’s favorite pair: PB&J. But all manner of sticky villainy explodes when Peter decides he&’s done being the town poster boy. With J looking for some serious payback, it is the perfect chance for work-from-home criminal mastermind Soccer Mom to finally make her move. With the town's beloved J as her secret weapon, Soccer Mom begins a covert war in the underworld of Surly. Soon J and Peter are caught up in a war of espionage and food conspiracy that leads to epic dance battles, crazy car chases, and mysterious food poisonings. With the help of a squad of misfits, Peter takes up the mantle of Pizza Boy. Now it&’s up to Pizza Boy and the Super Squad to stop Soccer Mom and her criminal underworld before everything in Surly is under her control.
Pizza Dreams Do Come True (Ratnip #2)
by Cam HigginsMeet Ratnip, an adorable rat who goes on adventures that are equal parts sweet and icky! In this second book of the new chapter book series from the author of Good Dog, Ratnip searches for pizza on the city streets. What goes together better than rats and pizza? Ratnip even lives in an abandoned pizza parlor. But one night, when the pizza craving hits him, he can&’t find so much as a single leftover crust in the trash. There&’s only one thing to do: make his own pizzas! How hard could it be? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel
by Rex OgleA funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.It's time to face facts!On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road -- a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his problems. What follows is a frustrating battle with stubborn acne, body odor, and other embarrassments of puberty. Still struggling with a home life edging on the poverty line, Rex can't afford to buy the acne medication or deodorant he needs, and bullies are noticing Rex's awkward transformation. On top of it all, things have gotten weird with his friends, making Rex feel like he can't do or say anything right. So far, seventh grade stinks!
Pizza Is the Best Breakfast
by Allison Gutknecht Stevie LewisWhen a visit from Mandy's cousin turns out to be more frustrating than fun, the girls discover that they just might cook up a solution in the kitchen in this sweet and spirited story.Mandy Berr is super excited that her favorite cousin in the whole world, Paige, is coming to visit. After all, Mandy is usually stuck at home with the twins and annoying little brother, Timmy, so the chance for some fun girl time is definitely worthy of many "wahoos!" But when Paige arrives, she is not the fun cousin that Mandy remembers. To start, Paige wants to call her "Manda," with no "y." She no longer likes Rainbow Sparkle, their favorite TV show. She doesn't want to bounce on the bed or play dress-up. And, in the ultimate betrayal, Paige actually likes hanging out with the twins and Timmy. Mandy does not like these changes one bit. To try and help bring the girls together, their grandma suggests the girls make some recipes out of a special cookbook--if they can work together, she will take them to a carnival at the end of the week. But having two bosses in the kitchen isn't working out, and it looks like Mandy's visit with Paige is about to go up in smoke. Can the two cousins clear the air and whip up a fancy meal for the family?
Pizza My Heart: A Wish Novel
by Rhiannon RichardsonA slice-of-life rom-com about pizza and first crushes that readers will gobble up!Maya Reynolds has practically grown up in her family's Brooklyn pizza shop, Soul Slice, and is a true city girl. When her family moves to a small town in Pennsylvania to open another pizza place, everything changes.Being the new girl is hard enough. At Soul Slice 2.0, Maya is assigned delivery duty. And her first delivery is a disaster. Can you make a worse impression than tripping... and falling face-first into a rude boy's pizza order?When that same rude -- and, okay, cute -- boy shows up at her school, Maya's convinced nothing can go right. But she may be in for some surprises. Could good friends, secret crushes, and creative pizza toppings turn Maya's new home into her own slice of heaven?
Pizza Party Pooper (The Very Worst Ever #5)
by Andy NonamusA very unlucky kid accidentally finds himself in the race to win Student of the Month in the fifth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series!The time has come to announce the Student of the Month, and [REDACTED] has no idea what all the fuss is about. Karla Wartsoff, on the other hand, is set on making sure the class votes her into the position again…and again…and again! But when [REDACTED] accidentally finds himself head-to-head in the race for the title, well, let&’s just say he&’s in for a slice of trouble. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Pizza Party: The Carver Chronicles, Book Six (The Carver Chronicles #6)
by Karen English Laura FreemanA new title in a chapter book series featuring African American and Latino boys that's full of kid-friendly charm and universal appeal. Third-grader Richard and his friends are just four days away from setting a record for excellent behavior and earning a classroom pizza party when disaster strikes—their beloved teacher is out sick, and the strictest, meanest substitute has taken her place! Will their dreams of pizza be dashed when the sub suspects that some of them have been cheating? This gently humorous installment in a chapter-book series about a diverse group of elementary schoolers by Coretta Scott King honoree Karen English offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action.
Pizza, Pickles, and Apple Pie: The Stories Behind the Foods We Love
by David RickertHow did a pizza become a pizza? Is a pickle really a cucumber in disguise? Explore fascinating food history, nutrition, and American culture through this middle-grade graphic-format nonfiction book for kids that answers oft-asked questions about the foods we love, explaining how they came to be.Whether it's pizza and pickles or sushi and salad, there&’s a story behind all of our favorite foods. From breakfast to dinner, this book explores popular foods from our history, and explains their origins. Young readers will travel back in time—sometimes thousands of years—to cultures all over the globe to learn how and why foods were discovered. They&’ll also meet key people from food history along the way, including the inventor of breakfast cereal and the creator of salad dressing. The science behind unhealthy foods is also explored in this fascinating book, which includes projects and activities for both the classroom and home.
Places & Portals: A Young Adventurer's Guide (Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides)
by Jim Zub Stacy King Official Dungeons & Dragons LicensedExplore the geography, inhabitants, and legends of Dungeons & Dragons landscapes, from the challenges of the Forgotten Realms to spaces and places beyond, with this illustrated guide to adventurous travel.In this illustrated guide for new players, you&’ll be transported to the wondrous and magical realms of Dungeons & Dragons and given a one-of-a-kind course on all the places and portals adventurers can explore. Featuring fascinating lore and easy-to-follow explanations, young fans&’ imaginations will ignite as they discover the unique quests, challenges, and magic that await in each destination.With original, action-packed illustrations and advice on wilderness survival, creating overland maps, and the basics needed for any journey, this book provides the perfect introduction to young fans looking to traverse the worlds of D&D—and encourages them to create their own!Adventure exists in incredible locations, and Places & Portals will help you explore it all!
Plain Girl
by Virginia Sorensen"A tender and wise book, and the details of Amish living are interesting and authentic."--Christian Science Monitor"A moving story that will be enjoyed . . . and appreciated."--The Horn Book —
Plains Indians (First Nations of North America)
by Andrew SantellaThis title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Plains region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
Planes: Fire & Rescue The Junior Novelization (Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue)
by Suzanne FrancisPlanes: Fire & Rescue features a quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfires. When world famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of wildfire air attack. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous air attack team, including spirited super scooper Lil&’ Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex–military transport Cabbie, and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as the Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero. Boys ages 8 to 12 will love this junior novelization based on the film, which features eight pages of full-color, action-packed scenes from the hit movie!
Planet Earth
by Farah Rizvi Kathleen M. ReillyPlanet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Yourself provides an engaging guide to the natural world and encourages children ages 9 and up to get their hands dirty and actively connect with the environment. It then introduces key environmental issues-wind and solar power, pollution, endangered species, global warming, and recycling-and posits potential solutions. Trivia, fun facts, and 25 captivating hands-on projects investigate ecology basics, such as the food chain, oxygen, and animal habitats, as well as ways to lessen the strain on Earth's resources by reducing human consumption and waste. With Planet Earth kids will learn how to respect and protect our unique planet.