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How to Rock Break-Ups and Make-Ups
by Meg HastonIn this hilarious sequel to How to Rock Braces and Glasses, Kacey Simon looks like her old self again, but she's trying not to revert to her former mean-girl ways. That is, until her new crush Zander's ex-girlfriend and former lead singer, Stevie, arrives in town. Stevie's killer style is rivaled only by her impressive vocals, and she's an instant star at Marquette Middle. Boys want to date her, girls want to be her, and Kacey wants to boot her butt out of Chicago, ASAP. But will taking the new Queen Bee down a notch put Kacey back on top? Or will it cost her everything-and everyone-she cares about?
How to Save a Queendom
by Jessica LawsonFrom critically acclaimed author Jessica Lawson comes a whimsical fantasy about an orphaned twelve-year-old girl who is called upon to save her queendom when she finds a tiny wizard in her pocket.Life&’s never been kind to twelve-year-old Stub. Orphaned and left in the care of the cruel Matron Tratte, Stub&’s learned that the best way to keep the peace is to do as she&’s told. No matter that she&’s bullied and that her only friend is her pet chicken, Peck, Stub&’s accepted the fact that her life just isn&’t made for adventure. Then she finds a tiny wizard in her pocket. Orlen, the royal wizard to Maradon&’s queen, is magically bound to Stub. And it&’s up to her to ferry Orlen back to Maradon Cross, the country&’s capital, or else the delicate peace of the queendom will crumble under the power of an evil wizard queen. Suddenly Stub&’s unexciting life is chock-full of adventure. But how can one orphan girl possibly save the entire queendom?
How to Save a Superhero
by Ruth FreemanTen-year-old Addie knows that Superheroes aren't real, and that they certainly don't hide out in retirement communities, but she may just have to change her mind.Addie and her mom never stay in one place too long. They've been up and down and all around the country. When her mom, Tish, gets a new job at Happy Valley Village Retirement Community in Pennsylvania, Addie believes they'll be on the road again in a month. But this time, something is different--make that, someone. Mr. Norris, a grumpy resident of Happy Valley and. . .a former superhero? Well, that's what Marwa, whose mom also works at Happy Valley, would try and have Addie believe. Addie and her friend Dickson know better even if there are things they can't explain. Like the time Mr. Norris was about to get hit by a car and was suddenly on the other side of the road or the way his stare seems to take root in Addie's stomach. When a man starts prowling the Happy Valley grounds, claiming to be the great-nephew of a resident, Addie, Marwa, and Dickson soon stumble into a grand conspiracy involving the Manhattan Project, a shady weapons company, and the fate of the human race, in this smart, funny middle grade novel.
How to Speak Dolphin
by Ginny RorbySchneider Family Book Award-winning author Ginny Rorby has created an irresistible dolphin story about a girl's struggle to help her autistic brother and herself.Lily loves her half-brother, Adam, but she has always struggled with him, too. He's definitely on the autism spectrum -- though her step-father, Don, can barely bring himself to admit it -- and caring for him has forced Lily to become as much mother as sister. All Lily wants is for her step-father to acknowledge that Adam has a real issue, that they need to find some kind of program that can help him. Then maybe she can have a life of her own. Adam's always loved dolphins, so when Don, an oncologist, hears about a young dolphin with cancer, he offers to help. He brings Lily and Adam along, and Adam and the dolphin -- Nori -- bond instantly. But though Lily sees how much Adam loves Nori, she also sees that the dolphin shouldn't spend the rest of her life in captivity, away from her family. Can Adam find real help somewhere else? And can Lily help Nori regain her freedom without betraying her family?
How to Speak Dragonese (The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III #3)
by Cressida CowellThe rollicking sequel to "How to Train Your Dragon" and "How to Be a Pirate" offers a fast-paced plot, slapstick humor, and witty dialogue to enhance an exciting tale featuring Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III.
How to Speak Flower: A Kid's Guide to Buds, Blooms, and Blossoms
by Molly WilliamsA beautifully illustrated guide to the history and symbolism of flowers for every plant lover. Sunflowers are symbols of friendship. Gardenias represent secrets and mystery. Irises say, I trust you. Flowers bring color and beauty to the everyday world around us, but flowers aren&’t just pretty: Throughout history, they have been used to express ideas about ourselves and the people we care about. From asters to zinnias, from baby&’s breath to forget-me-nots, learn the magical, meaningful language of flowers with this magnificent guide to floriography. The secrets of every bloom and blossom are revealed … and with personalized quizzes and handy charts, you&’ll discover your own flower power!
How to Spot a Fairy: A Field Guide to Sprites, Sylphs, Spriggans, and More
by Sarah Glenn MarshAn enchanting illustrated field guide to finding fairies (and their familiars) in the wild! This stunning compendium explores the history & mythology of fairies and offers information on how/where to find these magical beings. From boggarts and pixies to weeping women, water nymphs, moon maids, and more, this book organizes fairies by habitat and offers tips on how to seek out the mystical beings in our midst. Complete with interactive elements like quizzes ("Which Type of Fairy Are You?"), crafts ("Build Your Own Fairy Garden" and "Make Your Own Fairy Potion"), and recipes ("Brew Your Own Fairy Tea"), there's endless fun to be had while on the search for fairy folk.
How to Spot a Magical Woodland Creature: A Field Guide to Enchanted Forest Animals
by Sarah Glenn MarshThere are enchanting creatures all around us, but they&’ll try to keep out of sight unless you know what to look for! For intrepid seekers and readers of How to Spot a Fairy, here&’s how to note them all! For centuries, enchanted woodland creatures have lived alongside us in the treetops, forests, caves, and streams that make up our natural world. Often mistaken for &“ordinary&” animals, there&’s more than meets the eye when you come upon one. This illustrated compendium of magical woodland creatures explores the history and mythology of these oft-sought beings. From bears and beavers to woodpeckers, dragonflies, snakes, and more, How to Spot a Magical Woodland Creature offers tips on how to seek out the enchanted animals living among us. With interactive quizzes and crafts, there&’s endless fun and adventure to be had in this field guide to woodland magic!
How to Spot a Mermaid: A Field Guide to Magical Sea People
by Sarah Glenn MarshA vibrant, illustrated guide to the mermaids and sea creatures living in the oceans, rivers, and streams (yes, really!) around the world. For centuries, sailors have told tales of majestic—sometimes dangerous—creatures lurking beneath the ocean waves. Over the years, however, researchers have traced these legends to the very real world of merfolk. From yemayas and morgen to sirens, frosties, and more, this illustrated compendium of mermaids takes a deeper look at the different species swimming in seas around the world and highlights their magical abilities. Complete with interactive quizzes (e.g. "What&’s Your Mermaid Personality?") and activities/crafts (e.g. Beachcombing: Identifying Fossils; Brew Your Own Ocean Potion), this field guide will sweep you away on an underwater adventure!
How to Spot a Witch
by Roald DahlReimagine Dahl's beloved classic in this gorgeous, hand-lettered gift book perfect for The Witches fans of all ages! Featuring the best and brightest lines from Roald Dahl's magical story, this book displays the iconic quotes in creepy, whimsical, and artful calligraphy.Highly illustrated, with quotes and passages from one of Roald Dahl's most beloved books, this gift book reimagines The Witches, rendering its lines in gorgeous, creepy, and whimsical calligraphy -- making this a must-have for any Dahl collection!
How to Stay Invisible
by Maggie C. RuddMy Side of the Mountain meets How to Steal a Dog in this high-stakes and heartfelt middle-grade story of a young boy and his dog surviving on their own in the woods.Being alone is something Raymond is used to.Twelve-year-old Raymond Hurley has never had a place to call home. His free-wheeling parents move their family from town to town, and he’s living in a trailer in a brand-new state when one day, they just up and abandon him. All alone with nothing but a duffle bag full of clothes and his reliable pup, Rosie, he is forced to live in the woods behind his middle school.With a fishing pole in hand and survival guide checked out from the library, Raymond scrapes by and doesn’t tell anyone his secret. This isn’t the first time he’s had to rely on himself. However, when winter days get colder and finding food becomes nearly impossible, Raymond makes new friends, including a curious coyote, in unexpected places. Soon, he learns that his fate will depend not just on his wilderness skills, but on the people and animals he chooses to trust.In How to Stay Invisible, Maggie C. Rudd takes readers on a journey of survival that speaks to friendship, adventure, and the everyday wonders of nature. In middle school, blending in is easy but sometimes the braver thing is being seen.
How to Steal a Dragon (Villains Academy #2)
by Ryan HammondIn the second book of this illustrated middle grade series that&’s The Bad Guys meets Amelia Fang, Bram and his merry gang of almost-villains must protect a forest of dragons before someone else gets to them first.It&’s the start of the winter season and there&’s a new teacher in town at Villains Academy: the notorious dragon rider Felix Frostbite. Class Z is in awe of him and his lessons on venomous beasts and mythical creatures, but werewolf Bram is suspicious. Soon Bram and his friends the Weirdoughs uncover Felix Frostbite&’s evil plan to steal all the dragons from the Wicked Woods and leave Villains Academy undefended. Have the gang learnt enough to outsmart their troublesome teacher, or will Felix Frostbite&’s heist go down in villain history?
How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic
by Carla NaumburgFrom the bestselling author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids comes the ultimate guide for middle grade readers about managing stress and anxiety when life gets chaotic. Within these pages, readers will learn what a freak out is (and isn&’t), discover why people flip out when they&’re stressed, practice keeping cool in the most chaotic moments, and choose one of many strategies for calming down when things are totally overwhelming. Along the way, there are: • Quizzes! What&’s your freak out style? • Truth Bombs! You don&’t have to be perfect. • Freak Out Facts! There are more nerve cells in your body than there are stars in the Milky Way. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER: You can—and will—have big, intense, unpleasant feelings. The trick is knowing how to manage them. Uniquely designed to meet readers ages 8 and up, this book is filled with techniques, tools and most importantly, understanding, to guide readers through all the twists and turns on the roller coaster called LIFE.
How to Survive Middle School: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide (HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books)
by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh Annie ScavelliBEWARE—THIS BOOK MIGHT MAKE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR PARENTS! Navigate the wilderness of middle school U.S. History with this hands-on, comprehensive study guide for 6th-8th graders!This highly illustrated, handy field guide makes learning an adventure inside and outside of the classroom. Study with helpful illustrations, detailed tables, diagrams, and maps, essential vocabulary lists, and expert knowledge presented in a fun, bold, and easy-to-understand format. Explore and master topics like: • Native American Peoples • European Colonies • Declaration of Independence • Civil War • Industrial Revolution • World Wars I & II • The Great Depression • The Cold War • Civil Rights • The Vietnam War • The War on Terror • and more! The How to Survive Middle School study guides cover essential middle school subjects with interactive texts, useful study techniques, and engaging illustrations that make information stick! The included reflective questions and write-in sections foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, helping readers become independent learners. Each book is vetted by curriculum experts to perfectly complement middle school lesson plans. Other available subjects: World History, English, Math, and Science.
How to Survive Middle School: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide (HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books)
by Matt Fazio Concetta OrtizBEWARE—THIS BOOK MIGHT MAKE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR PARENTS! Navigate the wilderness of middle school Math with this hands-on, comprehensive study guide for 6th-8th graders!This highly illustrated, handy field guide makes learning an adventure inside and outside of the classroom. Study with helpful illustrations, detailed tables, diagrams, and graphs, essential vocabulary lists, and expert knowledge presented in a fun, bold, and easy-to-understand format. Explore and master topics like: • Fractions and Decimals • Ratio and Proportions • Positive and Negative Integers • The Pythagorean Theorem • Solving Equations and Inequalities • Linear Relationships • Graphing Systems • Functions • Statistics and Probability • Area and Volume • and more! The How to Survive Middle School study guides cover essential middle school subjects with interactive texts, useful study techniques, and engaging illustrations that make information stick! The included reflective questions and write-in sections foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, helping readers become independent learners. Each book is vetted by curriculum experts to perfectly complement middle school lesson plans. Other available subjects: World History, English, Science, and U.S. History.
How to Survive Middle School: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide (HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books)
by Elizabeth M. FeeBEWARE—THIS BOOK MIGHT MAKE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR PARENTS! Navigate the wilderness of middle school World History with this hands-on, comprehensive study guide for 6th-8th graders!This highly illustrated, handy field guide makes learning an adventure inside and outside of the classroom. Study with helpful illustrations, detailed tables, diagrams, and maps, essential vocabulary lists, and expert knowledge presented in a fun, bold, and easy-to-understand format. Explore and master topics like: • Ancient Civilizations • The Middle Ages and the Renaissance • The Industrial Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment • Imperialism and Colonization • World Wars I & II • The Postwar World and the Digital Age • Climate Change • and more! The How to Survive Middle School study guides cover essential middle school subjects with interactive texts, useful study techniques, and engaging illustrations that make information stick! The included reflective questions and write-in sections foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, helping readers become independent learners. Each book is vetted by curriculum experts to perfectly complement middle school lesson plans. Other available subjects: English, Math, Science, and U.S. History.
How to Survive Middle School: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide (HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books)
by Rachel Ross Maria Ter-MikaelianBEWARE—THIS BOOK MIGHT MAKE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR PARENTS! Navigate the wilderness of middle school Science with this hands-on, comprehensive study guide for 6th-8th graders!This highly illustrated, handy field guide makes learning an adventure inside and outside of the classroom. Study with helpful illustrations, detailed tables, diagrams, and charts, essential vocabulary lists, and expert knowledge presented in a fun, bold, and easy-to-understand format. Explore and master topics like: • The Scientific Method • The solar Systems • Fossil Fuels and Climate Change • The Periodic Table • Chemical Bonds • Ecosystems • Cells • Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration • Laws of Motion • and more! The How to Survive Middle School study guides cover essential middle school subjects with interactive texts, useful study techniques, and engaging illustrations that make information stick! The included reflective questions and write-in sections foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, helping readers become independent learners. Each book is vetted by curriculum experts to perfectly complement middle school lesson plans. Other available subjects: World History, English, Math, and U.S. History.
How to Survive Middle School: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide (HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books)
by Nina CiattoBEWARE—THIS BOOK MIGHT MAKE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR PARENTS! Navigate the wilderness of middle school English with this hands-on, comprehensive study guide for 6th-8th graders!This highly illustrated, handy field guide makes learning an adventure inside and outside of the classroom. Study with helpful illustrations, annotated excerpts, writing prompts, essential vocabulary lists, and expert knowledge presented in a fun, bold, and easy-to-understand format. Explore and master topics like: • Grammar and Roots of Language • Metaphors, Symbols, & other Literary Devices • Types of Fiction and Nonfiction • Textual Analysis • Sources and Evidence • Tone and Voice • Narrative Themes • and more! The How to Survive Middle School study guides cover essential middle school subjects with interactive texts, useful study techniques, and engaging illustrations that make information stick! The included reflective questions and write-in sections foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, helping readers become independent learners. Each book is vetted by curriculum experts to perfectly complement middle school lesson plans. Other available subjects: World History, Math, Science, and U.S. History.
How to Survive the Wild (How to Survive)
by Kenny AbdoThis title focuses on the wild and gives information on what it is, how to prepare for it, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Bolt! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
How to Talk to Your Succulent
by Zoe PersicoAfter the loss of her mother, Adara struggles to communicate with her family about her grief. When a sympathetic ear arises in an unlikely place, Adara can finally find her words — but can she find the time to listen? A stunning graphic novel for middle-grade readers about family, friendship and magic in unlikely places, for fans of The Witches of Brooklyn and Raina Telgemeier.Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to the cold and flat lands of Michigan . . . and it sucks. After Mom's recent passing, it seems way too soon. Talking to Dad has always been harder than with Mom, but now it's like walking on eggshells. And why did Dad bring so many of Mom's houseplants across the country? Her mother might have been called the "plant whisperer" back home, but Adara is beginning to wonder if there is something more to it. But when she meets a little succulent named Perle, she unlocks the same magical ability her mother had: talking to plants!But taking care of Perle isn't as easy as it seems — the environment isn't suited for her, and Adara doesn't know how to meet her needs. Kind of like the situation Adara herself is in. If only Perle could ask Adara for help . . . and Adara could ask her dad.With a touch of magic, this debut middle-grade graphic novel explores loneliness, mental health and empathy, and shows how communication, openness and a willingness to listen can help young people — and older people — and plants! — navigate their mental well-being and heal from loss, individually and together.
How to Throw the Ultimate Slumber Party: Invitations, Games, Crafts, and More!
by Jamie Kyle McGillianGo beyond pillow fights and learn how to throw a slumber party that rocks everyone&’s PJs! Everyone knows that sleepovers are about FUN—not sleeping! Now, with this comprehensive guide at your side, you can throw the best slumber party ever. It&’s packed with punch-out invitations, ideas on how to get organized, and theme suggestions, from &“Sports Night,&” to &“Under the Stars,&” to &“Glam Girl.&” There are also icebreakers, games, recipes for super-yummy snacks, and crafts. You&’ll throw a party that no one will forget! An updated and revised edition of Sleepover Party!, with fresh new illustrations.
How to Train Your Dragon (How to Train Your Dragon #1)
by Cressida CowellRead the New York Times bestselling book that inspired the hit movies! <P><P> Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the quiet and thoughtful son of the Chief of the Hairy Hooligans, tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan by catching and training a dragon. Can Hiccup do it without being torn limb from limb? <P><P> Join his adventures and misadventures as he finds a new way to train dragons--and becomes a hero. This action-packed, hilarious, and perfectly illustrated novel is a modern classic beloved by millions across the globe.
How to Train Your Dragon (The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III #1)
by Cressida CowellChronicles the adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third as he tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan, the Tribe of the Hairy Hooligans, by catching and training a dragon.
How to Train Your Dragon: A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
by Cressida CowellIt's Hiccup's birthday, but that's not going to keep him from getting into trouble. To save his dragon, Toothless, from being banished, Hiccup must sneak into the Meathead Public Library and steal the Viking's most sacred book. But the Vikings see books as a dangerous influence, and keep them locked up and under heavy guard. To save his friend, Hiccup must brave the Hairy Scary Librarian and his dreadful army of Meathead Warriors and face off against the formidable Driller-Dragons. Will he make it out and live to see his next birthday?
How to Train Your Dragon: Book 1 (How To Train Your Dragon #1)
by Cressida CowellRead the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero. In the first How to Train Your Dragon book Hiccup must lead ten novices in their initiation into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe. They have to train their dragons or be BANISHED from the tribe FOR EVER!But what if Hiccup's dragon resembles an ickle brown bunny with wings? And has NO TEETH? The Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus is stirring and wants to devour every Viking on the Isle of Berk . . .Can Hiccup save the tribe - and become a Hero?How to Train Your Dragon is a major award-winning DreamWorks film series. There is also a new live action movie due to be released in 2025. The TV series, Riders of Berk, can be seen on CBeebies and Cartoon Network.