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Mia's Baker's Dozen
by Coco SimonMia finds that one more in the mix is always better in this treat of a tween series!Mia is getting used to her new family now that her mom is remarried to Eddie and she's gained a new stepbrother, Dan. She's in the groove of going to her dad's house on the weekends, and everything is going pretty well at home and at school. Well, except for Spanish class. Mia's parents and stepfather speak it and she does too--but speaking it and writing it are two different things, and somehow Mia ends up in the hands of the merciless Mrs. Alvarez and almost failing Spanish class. Still, things are so good at home that Mia doesn't want to worry anyone or rock the boat. But when her parents find out--all three of them--she realizes that instead of having two parents, she's lucky enough to have three, and all three of them pitch in to help her. A baker's dozen is a bonus!
Mia's Baker's Dozen
by Coco SimonMia finds that one more in the mix is always better in this treat of a tween series!Mia is getting used to her new family now that her mom is remarried to Eddie and she's gained a new stepbrother, Dan. She's in the groove of going to her dad's house on the weekends, and everything is going pretty well at home and at school. Well, except for Spanish class. Mia's parents and stepfather speak it and she does too--but speaking it and writing it are two different things, and somehow Mia ends up in the hands of the merciless Mrs. Alvarez and almost failing Spanish class. Still, things are so good at home that Mia doesn't want to worry anyone or rock the boat. But when her parents find out--all three of them--she realizes that instead of having two parents, she's lucky enough to have three, and all three of them pitch in to help her. A baker's dozen is a bonus!
Mia's Baker's Dozen (The Cupcake Diaries)
by Coco SimonMia is getting used to her new family now that her mom is remarried to Eddie and she's gained a new stepbrother, Dan. She's in the groove of going to her dad's house on the weekends, and everything is going pretty well at home and at school. Well, except for Spanish class. Mia's parents and stepfather speak it and she does too--but speaking it and writing it are two different things, and somehow Mia ends up in the hands of the merciless Mrs. Alvarez and almost failing Spanish class. Still, things are so good at home that Mia doesn't want to worry anyone or rock the boat. But when her parents find out--all three of them--she realizes that instead of having two parents, she's lucky enough to have three, and all three of them pitch in to help her. A baker's dozen is a bonus!
Mia's Boiling Point
by Coco SimonThe Cupcake Club questions its loyalties when Mia makes friends with a mean girl in disguise.There's a new girl in town, and Mia tries to take her under her wing. But Olivia Allen is not so nice; as a matter of fact, she might be even meaner than Sydney Whitman! Mia's been saving for weeks to buy a new pair of shoes, but when Olivia asks to borrow money, Mia gives it to her--only to find out Olivia spends the cash on the exact same shoes Mia has been saving up for! Plus she makes fun of the other Cupcake girls and tells Mia she shouldn't be friends with them. Will Mia see Olivia's true colors before she wreaks havoc on the Cupcake Club?
Mia's Life: Best Friends for Never (Mia's Life #2)
by Mia FizzWhen IRL YouTube star Mia Fizz gets involved in a school play, the drama doesn't stay onstage...YouTube sensation Mia Fizz loves three things: her family, the Miacorns (her fans!), and her BFF, Briony. When Briony is chosen to direct a play for her after-school club, she asks Mia to oversee the makeup design—a natural fit for a YouTuber whose makeup looks get over a million views. But when some of the actors start looking to Mia for advice on their performances, Briony isn't so thrilled. That's her job, after all.With hurt feelings on both sides, backstage drama, and a premiere fast approaching—not to mention an endorsement deal gone sideways thanks to a super-embarrassing unicorn costume situation—will Mia and Briony be able to resolve their differences so that she show can go on?
Mia's Life: Fan Takeover! (Mia's Life #1)
by Mia FizzBased on the life of IRL YouTube sensation Mia Fizz, FAN TAKEOVER is the first in a new series that takes you behind the camera and into the world of a social media star!Famous YouTuber Mia Fizz has two problems: one, she needs to shake up the content on her channel. Two, her little sister Sienna's birthday is just days away, and she hasn't found the perfect present for a viral birthday reveal. In need of inspo, Mia turns to her beloved fans. It's time for a fan takeover! Each day Mia will have to do one thing her fans choose.Things get complicated when Mia's followers challenge her to try something that's way outside her comfort zone—and she meets a cute guy in the process. Her fans pose a scary idea: what if Mia talks to him? Embarrassing moments, hilarious vids, and fan encounters ensue ... but will any of these wild challenges help Mia figure out what to get Sienna for her birthday?
Mia's Life: Sister Disaster! (Mia's Life #3)
by Mia FizzEveryone has sibling struggles, even YouTube superstars...Even with millions of followers, YouTube sensation Mia Fizz is a normal kid at heart. So when she and her BFF Briony make plans to attend the big dance at the local community center, Mia is thrilled—and her crush Finn agreeing to be her date just sweetens the deal! But things take a turn when Mia's younger sister, Sienna, insists on helping create her dance-ready look, accidentally leaving Mia looking worse than she could have imagined!Mia's so embarrassed that she wants to skip the dance entirely, but doing that would mean disappointing Briony AND missing out on fun night with Finn! Can she find a way to forgive Sienna and embrace her new look before the dance?
Mia's Recipe for Disaster
by Coco SimonMia is excited to enter a Design-a-Dress contest, but she's pressed for time. And when she tries to finish working on her dress during a Halloween cupcake party, it's a recipe for disaster!When Mia reads about a Design-a-Dress contest in a magazine for "budding designers ages 12-16" she is excited. But she doesn't realize how much work designing--and sewing--a dress truly is until she starts on her contest entry. While Mia stresses out about all the work she has to do, she and Katie have an argument about, of all things, fashion preferences! Katie offers suggestions that don't really go with the outfit Mia has in mind. And when Mia makes (what she thinks) is an offhand joke about Katie's fashion sense, it turns into a full-blown argument. As Mia tries to finish working on her dress during a kids' Halloween cupcake party, she realizes that kids plus cupcakes plus silk dresses plus frosting equals a recipe for disaster!
Mia's Sweet Surprises (Cupcake Diaries #34)
by Coco SimonMia goes on vacation and meets up with the girls from the Sprinkle Sundays series in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series!Things are slow at the cupcake shop this summer, and so when Mia&’s dad invites her on a long weekend trip to meet some of his college friends, she jumps at the chance—especially when she hears they have daughters her age. It turns out the girls work in an ice cream shop. Not only does Mia end up making new friends—she comes back with a new invention for the Cupcake Girls: an ice-cream cone cupcake!
Micah McKinney and the Boys of Summer
by Nina ChapmanWith equal parts humor and heart, McKinney and the Boys of Summer tells the story of twelve-year-old Micah as she embarks on the summer before middle school. More than anything, Micah hopes to undergo a miracle transformation. One that will bring with it new friends, a fresh start, and boobs . . . preferably the round kind. If that happens, then maybe she can finally forget about what happened in the past. About losing her mom, about losing her best friend, and about the disaster she became in sixth grade, when everything fell apart. She and her dad have just moved away from their old neighborhood, and Micah's childhood home, to put some space between themselves and the secret burden they both bear, one that's already changed their lives and has the power to do even more damage. Soon after moving into her new neighborhood, Micah is greeted by the Water twins, Luke and Megan. Micah is surprised to find herself caught between their two worlds. In one world, there's Luke and his band of neighborhood boys, who challenge Micah in feats of strength, crowning her the kahuna at the local pool and vying for her attention, even though she doesn't quite understand why. And then there's Megan, whose world is full of lip gloss and padded bras, and the fine art of being a girl. As Micah awkwardly navigates her way through crushes, friendship, and the challenges of becoming a teenager, she discovers that the real transformation that needs to take place is in how she sees herself.
Micah's Super Vlog: The Big Fail (Micah's Super Vlog #2)
by Andy McGuire Girish ManuelWhen deciding whether to keep up the lie of his "A paper," will Micah admit his mistakes or risk losing his friends?Based on the popular JellyTelly show, Micah's Super Vlog, book two in this series finds Micah wrestling with a decision facing every kid his age: to study or play video games? Micah chooses to ditch his responsibility, so it's no surprise when the result is a big . . . F. Seeing that his friends did well on the same test, Micah is too ashamed to show his grade before changing the F to an A with a marker. Although he knows it's wrong, Micah feels the need to keep up the façade . . . which only leads to more lying. Will Micah continue to be dishonest, or admit his mistakes before things spin so far out of control that he loses his friends?
Micah's Super Vlog: Just Chill (Micah's Super Vlog #4)
by Andy McGuire Girish ManuelIn the fourth book of the Micah's Super Vlog series based on JellyTelly's popular animated web show, Micah and his friends learn about identity and what it means to be compassionate.There's a new kid in school. Will Micah give him a chance before writing him off?Tre is cool but there seems to be more going on than meets the eye. Micah intends to find out what this guy is all about. When he discovers the new kid really does have a secret, will Micah accept Tre for who he is or continue to avoid him?
Micah's Super Vlog: Micah's Got Talent? (Micah's Super Vlog #1)
by Andy McGuire Girish ManuelThere's a talent show at school and the prize is too good for Micah to pass up. Will he discover his talent in time to win?Based on the popular JellyTelly show, Micah's Super Vlog, in book one of this series Micah wants to win the big talent show prize. There's just one problem...he doesn't know his talent. So, he sets out to try just about everything (especially the things his friends are good at) in order to find "his thing." Discouraged with the process, Micah struggles with his identity but finally learns to have confidence that, in time, he'll uncover his special gifts.
Micah's Super Vlog: To Sketch a Thief (Micah's Super Vlog #3)
by Andy McGuire Girish ManuelIn the third book of the Micah's Super Vlog series based on JellyTelly's popular animated web show, Micah and his friends learn the importance of honesty and of believing the best about each other.When Armin's sketchbook, Lydia's lunch, and Micah's shoes go missing at school, will the gang turn against each other before discovering the truth?Based on the popular JellyTelly show, Micah's Super Vlog, in book three of this series things mysteriously go missing at school. Accusations fly and friendships are put on the line. Faced with the struggle, can Micah and his friends learn to believe the best about each other, and work together to uncover who (or what) is really to blame?
Mice of the Round Table: Merlin's Last Quest (Mice of the Round Table #3)
by Julie LeungThe thrilling conclusion to the epic middle grade fantasy series that Booklist called “a charming blend of Arthurian legend and Brian Jacques’ Redwall series.”Young mouse Calib Christopher is finally a squire to the Knights of the Round Table. But there is no time to celebrate. His best friend, Cecily, and Merlin’s magical treasure are in the clutches of the evil Saxons.Now Calib and his human companion Galahad must venture into enemy territory to rescue both before it’s too late. But Morgan le Fay’s magic is powerful and treacherous, and it will test all that they have learned in their training—as well as their very allegiance to Camelot.The stars are aligning for a final battle—one that will require Calib and his friends to harness the magic of Merlin as well as the strength, bravery, and wisdom within themselves to become the mythical heroes they were destined to be.Perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling series like Wings of Fire and Warriors, Mice of the Round Table brings to life a legendary world of animals and magic that kids will want to return to again and again.
Mice of the Round Table: Voyage to Avalon (Mice of the Round Table #2)
by Julie LeungA mysterious new threat sparks a dangerous quest in book two of the epic middle grade series Booklist called “a charming blend of Arthurian legend and Brian Jacques’ Redwall series.”Young mouse Calib Christopher has nearly completed his training to become a squire to the Knights of the Round Table when news of a deadly plague comes to the castle. Soon all of Camelot is showing signs of the illness, animals and humans alike. Desperate to find a cure, Calib and his friend Cecily set off on a treacherous voyage to find the mythical, healing island of Avalon. But even as their journey takes them over land and sea, back at home, Calib's human friend Galahad discovers that the true enemy may have already found a way inside the castle walls…Perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling series like Wings of Fire and Warriors, Mice of the Round Table brings to life a legendary world of animals and magic that kids will want to return to again and again.
Mice of the Round Table: A Tail of Camelot (Mice of the Round Table #1)
by Julie LeungAn epic new middle grade series in the tradition of Redwall and Poppy, based on Arthurian legend and told from the perspective of Camelot’s most humble creatures: miceWith the sweeping adventure of the New York Times bestselling series Wings of Fire and Warriors, Mice of the Round Table brings to life a legendary world of animals and magic that kids will want to return to again and again.Young mouse Calib Christopher aspires to be a Knight of the Round Table. For generations, his family has valiantly led the mice who live just out of sight of the humans, defending Camelot from enemies both big and small. To join the Round Table, Calib must spend his days training with other young would-be Knights. But when a new threat arises—one that could catch even the Two-Leggers off guard—it's up to Calib and his friend Cecily to unmask the real enemy, unite their forces, and save the castle they all call home."A winning new adventure featuring a stalwart warrior mouse, heroic knights, and magical Camelot." —Kirkus ReviewsCalib’s adventures in Camelot continue in the action-packed Mice of the Round Table series! Don’t miss Voyage to Avalon and Merlin’s Last Quest.
Michael B. Jordan (Influential People)
by Celina McManusActor Michael B. Jordan is known for connecting with his characters, including playing the villain in the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther. Learn more about his rise to fame!
Michael Jordan: Legends in Sports (On the Court with…)
by Matthew F ChristopherMichael Jordan. The name conjures up images of buzzer-beating jump shots, gravity-defying slam dunks, and precision ballhandling. For over a decade, Michael Jordan has been showing the world how the game of basketball should be played. He led his former team, the Chicago Bulls, to six NBA championships and has racked up more awards than any player in recent NBA history. The winner of two Olympic gold medals, a onetime minor-league baseball player, and the most recognized athlete in professional sports today, Michael Jordan continues to make us believe that humans can fly. In this exciting biography, Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for children, goes on the court for an inside look at the triumphs and tragedies, the struggles and statistics, of superstar Michael Jordan.
Michael Jordan
by Robert LipsyteMichael Jordan was a late bloomer.Cut from the Varsity basketball team in high school when he first tried out, Michael nonetheless became the best basketball player that ever lived--Rare Air Jordan.The true story of how Michael Jordan achieved this amazing level of success as a basketball player--and as the high king of commercial endorsements--underscores one of the new roles of athletes in our society today.Here's a fascinating look at both the evolution of basketball and Michael Jordan's stunning climb to the peak of his sport, and his season in minor league baseball.
Michael Rosen's Sad Book
by Michael Rosen"Sometimes I'm sad and I don't know why. ... Sometimes I want to talk about all this to someone. ... Sometimes I don't want to talk about it. ..." A compassionate consideration of sadness: how it makes us feel, how it makes us act out. A book for all ages.
Michelle Obama: An American Story (Trade Paper)
by David ColbertMichelle Obama grew up on Chicago's South Side, and while the world outside her door was chaotic and ever-changing, her family provided a stable environment in which she could grow and flourish. This look at Michelle Obama's life and the turning points that shaped her shows how a girl from a working class background could rise to become one of the most influential women of her day. But this is more than a straight chronological retelling. This book looks at Michelle Obama's life story within the context of the larger movements in African American history: slavery, freedom, the Reconstruction era, the Civil Rights movement, and finally, her own era. History is what has shaped Michelle and challenged her. And ultimately, not only has she overcome any obstacles put before her, she has carved out her own place in history as well. Includes 16 pages of color photos.
Michigan: The Wolverine State (Guide To American States)
by Rennay CraatsTake a trip across the nation with A Guide to American States. Learn about the people, geography, sports, history, industries, and symbols that make each state unique. Each fact-filled title features maps, timelines, informative charts, profiles of notable people, current census information, and many opportunities for guided research. Engaging text and vivid images provide a fascinating look at this diverse country. A Guide to American States is the ideal resource to help young readers learn about their state and the country as a whole.
Michigan
by Lucia RaatmaDescribes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Michigan.
Micro-Life Student Book
by National Science FoundationAs you examine the activities in this book, you may wonder, "Why does this book look so different from other science books I've see?"The reason is simple: it is a different kind of science program, and only some of what you will learn can be seen by leafing through this book!