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The Amazing Spider-Man: The Tangled Webs of Spider-Man

Young fans won't want to miss this junior novel based on the upcoming Marvel film, Spider-Man.

The Amazing World of Gumball: Midsummer Nightmare (The Amazing World of Gumball #6)

All Darwin wants is a starring role in Elmore Junior High’s latest theatrical production...too bad he can’t stand the spotlight! Roping in Gumball to audition with him, Darwin accidentally helps unleash a curse on the school by speaking the name of the play that was so horrific, it gave a student a mortal case of stagefright. When students start falling victim to the sickness caused by the curse, Gumball and Darwin must do everything in their power to complete the show and cure their fellow classmates. Join writer Megan Brennan (Steven Universe, Pencil Pup) and artist Jenna Ayoub (Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy) as Elmore’s favorite pair of siblings discover what it truly takes to fulfill theater’s greatest promise: the show must go on!

The Ambrose Deception

Melissa is a nobody. Wilf is a slacker. Bondi is a show-off. At least that's what their middle school teachers think. To everyone's surprise, they are the three students chosen to compete for a ten thousand-dollar scholarship, solving clues that lead them to various locations around Chicago. At first the three contestants work independently, but it doesn't take long before each begins to wonder whether the competition is a sham. It's only by secretly joining forces and using their unique talents that the trio is able to uncover the truth behind the Ambrose Deception--a truth that involves a lot more than just a scholarship.With a narrative style as varied and intriguing as the mystery itself, this adventure involving clever clues, plenty of perks, and abhorrent adults is pure wish fulfillment.

The Amelia Six

&“A cozy whodunit that cheerfully affirms girls&’ and women&’s contributions to aerospace.&” —Kirkus Reviews Amelia Earhart&’s famous aviator goggles go missing and eleven-year-old Millie has to find them before the night is over in this girl-powered middle grade mystery.Eleven-year-old Amelia Ashford—Millie to her friends (if she had any, that is)—doesn&’t realize just how much adventure awaits her when she&’s given the opportunity of a lifetime: to spend the night in Amelia Earhart&’s childhood home with five other girls. Make that five strangers. But Millie&’s mom is a pilot like the famous Amelia, and Millie would love to have something to write to her about…if only she had her address. Once at Amelia&’s house in Atchison, Kansas, Millie stumbles upon a display of Amelia&’s famous flight goggles. She can&’t believe her good luck, since they&’re about to be relocated to a fancy museum in Washington, DC. But her luck changes quickly when the goggles disappear, and Millie was the last to see them. Soon, fingers are pointing in all directions, and someone falls strangely ill. Suddenly, a fun night of scavenger hunts and sweets takes a nosedive and the girls aren&’t sure who to trust. With a blizzard raging outside and a house full of suspects, the girls have no choice but to band together. It&’s up to the Amelia Six to find the culprit and return the goggles to their rightful place. Or the next body to collapse could be one of theirs.

The American Boy's Handy Book

Long before a "dangerous" book was all the rage there was The American Boy's Handy Book by Daniel Beard, a beloved classic for generations of youngsters. Specially designed to provide loads of ideas for adventures and games both indoors and outdoors during each season of the year, The American Boy's Handy Book was originally published in 1882 and became an instant bestseller.Now, Tuttle Publishing is bringing this much-loved book back for a new generation of boys to enjoy. If you're not too young to fly a kite or too old to enjoy a day fishing, The American Boy's Handy Book is chock full of fun activities intended just for you! There's something for every day of the year: making an aquarium, rigging and sailing small boats, camping without a tent, making a cornstalk fiddle, trapping, building a snow fort, and of course tons of other games and crafts, too.Daniel Beard firmly believed in letting boys make their own playthings, encouraging them to value their own hard work and gain the skills needed throughout life to successfully invent, construct and dream. In this world of instant gratification with ever-younger generations coveting the ubiquitous cell phones, computers and iPods, it seems as though the imagination and sense of adventure that permeated our country's past have all but disappeared. Welcome back the joys of childhood with The American Boy's Handy Book, and prepare to make old favorites new again!

The American Colonies Declare Independence (World Almanac Library Of The American Revolution)

This comprehensive, eight-volume series tells the story of the founding of the United States and helps students understand that the American Revolution was more than just a series of battles—it was a revolution of ideas. <P><P>Each title explains the important political, military, and social aspects of the Patriots' struggle for independence. Using quotations from primary sources and biographical focus boxes, this series presents the story of the American Revolution in clear, engaging text and gives students a deeper understanding of why the war was fought and how it was won. An ideal resource on a key curriculum topic.

The American Girl's Handy Book: Making the Most of Outdoor Fun

Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1889, The American Girl's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young girls. It includes plans for April Fool's parties and jokes, transplanting wildflowers and preserving or pressing them, Easter games and activities, instructions for making a lawn tennis net and the rules of the game, how to make a hammock, corn husk and flower dolls, instructions for making various fans, Halloween parties, making a telephone, painting in water or oil colors, making models in clay and wax, making picture frames, and suggestions for winter games and activities! As with its companion, The American Boy's Handy Book, the girl's book is divided into seasons ensuring fun will be had all year round.

The American Girl's Handy Book: Making the Most of Outdoor Fun

Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1889, The American Girl's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young girls. It includes plans for April Fool's parties and jokes, transplanting wildflowers and preserving or pressing them, Easter games and activities, instructions for making a lawn tennis net and the rules of the game, how to make a hammock, corn husk and flower dolls, instructions for making various fans, Halloween parties, making a telephone, painting in water or oil colors, making models in clay and wax, making picture frames, and suggestions for winter games and activities! As with its companion, The American Boy's Handy Book, the girl's book is divided into seasons ensuring fun will be had all year round.

The American Girl's Handy Book: Turn-of-the-Century Classic of Crafts and Activities (Dover Children's Activity Books)

For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem! Truly a "handy" book, it shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated explanations that range from hobbies such as needlework and painting to suggestions for planning picnics and playing games. Hundreds of simple and timeless ideas and activities include creating handmade dolls, preserving wildflowers, weaving a rope hammock, building bookshelves, and making gifts for friends and family. The projects, which require only common household items, encourage young imaginations and foster creativity. In addition to traditional arts and crafts, the well-rounded offerings include hiking and other outdoor adventures.Authors Lina and Adelia B. Beard wrote and illustrated many children's books and were instrumental in founding the Campfire Girls. This volume is a companion to The American Boy's Handy Book, written by the Beards' brother, Daniel. Its sensible, self-assured tone outlines a lively portrait of girlhood that's full of possibilities. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and camp counselors will find it a treasury of inspiration for wholesome, fun-filled activities.

The American Journey

The story of the United States begins with geography--the study of the earth in all of its variety. Geography describes the earth's land, water, and plant and animal life. It is the study of places and the complex relationships between people and their environments.

The American Journey

American history textbook.

The American Journey: Building a Nation (California Edition)

The American Journey: Building a Nation helps you learn about your nation's past by organizing its history around 10 themes.

The American Journey: Early Years

An inspired presentation of the American story The American Journey Early Years immerses middle school students in the rich early history of their country. The program includes the finest scholarship and the most up-to-date maps from the world-renowned National Geographic.

The American Journey: Modern Times

Middle grade American history to match your curriculum, The American Journey Modern Times is the last half of The American Journey and begins in 1858 (Unit 6). A two-chapter Prologue reviews history from pre-exploration to Reconstruction. The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Citizenship Handbook are also included. Create a seamless two-year scope and sequence for middle school by pairing this program with The American Journey Early Years. An unparalleled author team, including National Geographic, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative, maps, and charts.

The American Journey: Modern Times

Middle grade American history to match your curriculum The American Journey Modern Times is the last half of The American Journey and begins in 1858 (Unit 6). A two-chapter Prologue reviews history from pre-exploration to Reconstruction. The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Citizenship Handbook are also included. Create a seamless two-year scope and sequence for middle school by pairing this program with The American Journey Early Years. An unparalleled author team, including National Geographic, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative, maps, and charts.

The American Journey: Modern Times

The American Nation

History textbook for middle school students.

The American Nation: Civil War to the Present

You can use this book as a tool to master American history. Spend a few minutes becoming familiar with the way the book is set up, and see how you can unlock the secrets of American history.

The American Pageant: A History of the Republic (11th edition)

Like its predecessors, this edition of The American Pageant tries to cultivate in its readers the capacity for balanced judgment and informed understanding about American society by holding up to the present the mirror and measuring rod that is the past. The book's goal is not to teach the art of prophecy but the much subtler and more difficult arts of seeing things in context, of understanding the roots and direction and pace of change, and of distinguishing what is truly new under the sun from what is not. The study of history, it has been rightly said, does not make one smart for the next time, but wise forever.

The American Republic To 1877

AN INSPIRED PRESENTATION OF THE AMERICAN STORY The American Republic to 1877 immerses middle school students in the richearly history of their country. The program includes the finest scholarship andthe most up-to-date maps from the world-renowned National Geographic. Features• Foldables—student-made three-dimensional graphic organizers—area unique strategy that helps students read effectively and also can be used asassessment or study tools. Asthey work with these manipulatives, students are fully involved in learning,studying, and reviewing important concepts. • The extensive use of graphics, maps, and photography creates a visual/verbalapproach that appeals to all your students. • TIME Notebooks allow students to step into the past, learning abouteveryday life in various periods and the “hot topics” of different eras. • Chapter–opening Why it Matters features show students the connectionsbetween life in early America and their lives today. • National Geographic's Geography and History features show students how geography and eventsintertwine to create the history of a location or nation. • The program emphasizes skill development—from reading maps to analyzingprimary and secondary sources to exploring the connections between history andgeography, economics, government, citizenship, and current events.

The American Republic To 1877

Incorporate research-based reading strategies to give all your students access to the rich history of the United States. The program includes the finest scholarship and the most up-to-date maps from National Geographic.

The American Republic to 1877

An inspired presentation of the American story "The American Republic To 1877" immerses middle school students in the rich early history of their country.

The American Revolution

Kids love stories about underdogs, and the American Revolution is among the most famous of these tales. Desperate to be an independent country free from Britain, the rebel colonists relied on their cunning wit and visionary leadership to win an impossible war. And then they faced the real hardship--creating a country out of a victorious but chaotic society. Using engaging text, hands-on activities, and links to primary sources, The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence shows readers how rebel soldiers fought in horrific conditions while their families faced their own hardships for the sake of freedom. Students examine wartime propaganda to discover the truth about events leading up to the war, and engage in vibrant debate, strategic planning, and literary deconstruction to understand the official documents upon which America is founded. Building a marshmallow cannon and creating real colonial food are some of the projects that engage readers’ design skills. Essential questions require readers to activate their critical thinking skills to discover the truth about the most important moment in American history. The American Revolution meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in history and social studies; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.

The American Revolution (Barbour Book's The American Adventure, Book #11)

People are choosing sides. Stephen Lankford and his cousin, Anna Allerton, are shocked when they see a group of men dump a shipment of tea into the Boston Harbor. Then they overhear a British admiral threaten revenge as a result of this "Tea Party" Soon all of Boston is suffering. Stephen's parents and older brother are Patriots, willing to risk everything to gain independence from England. Anna's parents are Loyalists, who feel honor-bound to support the king. When Stephen's older brother, Will, asks him to spy for the Patriots right in Uncle Cuyler's shop, Stephen is torn. Then Anna discovers what Stephen is doing. Will she report his actions to the British soldiers? And will the approaching War destroy Anna and Stephen's families?

The American Revolution (Wars That Changed American History)

This series examines eight major conflicts in American history, describing how each has shaped and altered the nation and how the United States' role in international conflicts has affected world history. <P><P>Primary sources and archival images help bring each era to life, while maps, sidebars, and biographies of military and political leaders reinforce the text. <P><P>Ideal for reports, each volume allows students to investigate a topic at their own pace and to delve deeper into key historical events touched on in their American history textbooks.