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Have yourself a cheesy little Christmas

John, Jory,


Issued with 12 detachable holiday cards. "Every December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat! But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes. With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favor to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand?" --
Date Published:2025

Issued with 12 detachable holiday cards. "Every December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat! But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes. With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favor to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand?" --

Date Published:2025

Olivia and the fairy princesses

Falconer, Ian, 1959-


"Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! What will she be? Join Olivia on a hilarious quest for individuality in this latest book of the OLIVIA series, and rest assured, you won't find THIS pig in pink!"--
Date Published:2012

DragonBreath #5 : No such thing as ghosts /

Vernon, Ursula.


Not only must Danny and Wendell trick-or-treat with skeptical classmate Christiana, school bully Big Eddy dares them to enter a haunted house on Halloween night, where they may have to sacrifice their candy to a ghost.
Date Published:2011

Dragonbreath #4 : Lair of the bat monster /

Vernon, Ursula.


When Danny and Wendell find an injured bat at the neighborhood pool, they take it to Mexico where Danny's cousin, a bat specialist lives, but once there Danny is snatched up by a giant bat monster, and it is up to Wendell to save him.
Date Published:2011

DragonBreath #3 : Curse of the were-wiener /

Vernon, Ursula.


When Danny Dragonbreath's best friend Wendell the iguana is bitten by one of the hot dogs from his school lunch, he begins to turn into a were-wiener.
Date Published:2010

DragonBreath # 2 : Attack of the ninja frogs /

Vernon, Ursula.


When Suki the salamander--the new foreign exchange student--is being stalked by ninja frogs, Danny, Wendell the iguana, and Suki travel to Great-grandfather Dragonbreath's home in mythical Japan to find a solution for the problem.
Date Published:2010

DragonBreath #1

Vernon, Ursula.


Danny Dragonbreath and his friend Wendell get an up-close underwater tour of the Sargasso Sea from Danny's sea-serpent cousin, encountering giant squid and mako sharks, and learn about standing up to bullies in the process.
Date Published:2009

Rise of the dragons #2 : The Lost Lands.

Khoury, Jessica, 1990-,


"Sirin, Allie, and Joss have joined forces with the legendary silver dragon Lysander, the only creature capable of opening portals between the two worlds. But the powerful Lennix clan is following the children's every move and will stop at nothing to capture Lysander. After generations of plotting, the Lennixes -- and their bloodthirsty dragon allies, the Raptors -- are terrifyingly close to establishing a brutal dragon regime on Earth, just like they did centuries ago. Now, it's up to Allie, Joss, and Sirin to protect Lysander while searching for a secret source of lost dragon magic, the only force powerful enough to stop the Raptor. But when their search takes them to one of the largest cities on Earth, the new friends must decide what's more important: finding the missing treasure or guarding the most important secret in the world -- that dragons have returned to Earth . . . and not all of them have good intentions."--Publisher.
Date Published:2020

"Sirin, Allie, and Joss have joined forces with the legendary silver dragon Lysander, the only creature capable of opening portals between the two worlds. But the powerful Lennix clan is following the children's every move and will stop at nothing to capture Lysander. After generations of plotting, the Lennixes -- and their bloodthirsty dragon allies, the Raptors -- are terrifyingly close to establishing a brutal dragon regime on Earth, just like they did centuries ago. Now, it's up to Allie, Joss, and Sirin to protect Lysander while searching for a secret source of lost dragon magic, the only force powerful enough to stop the Raptor. But when their search takes them to one of the largest cities on Earth, the new friends must decide what's more important: finding the missing treasure or guarding the most important secret in the world -- that dragons have returned to Earth . . . and not all of them have good intentions."--Publisher.

Date Published:2020

Rise of the dragons #1

Sage, Angie,


"This book comes with nine collectible game cards that allow YOU to join the battle against the Raptors"--Page [4] of cover. Once our world was full of dragons who lived in harmony with humans. Dragons counseled kings and queens. They fought in human battles. And they gave humans the most precious gift of all: magic.
Date Published:2019

Who is Queen Elizabeth II

Stine, Megan,


Who Is Queen Elizabeth II? -- A Young Princess -- Royal Wedding -- Long Live the Queen -- Country First, Family Second -- Around the World -- Charles's Unhappy Childhood -- A Busy Life -- Changing Times -- Wedding for a Prince -- A Horrible Year, a Terrible Decade -- A Twenty-First-Century Queen. "In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British royal family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life has been one of strict discipline and duty. This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who is a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she has kept the monarchy together through good times and bad"--
Date Published:2021

Who Is Queen Elizabeth II? -- A Young Princess -- Royal Wedding -- Long Live the Queen -- Country First, Family Second -- Around the World -- Charles's Unhappy Childhood -- A Busy Life -- Changing Times -- Wedding for a Prince -- A Horrible Year, a Terrible Decade -- A Twenty-First-Century Queen. "In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British royal family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life has been one of strict discipline and duty. This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who is a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she has kept the monarchy together through good times and bad"--

Date Published:2021

What do we know about the kraken

Hubbard, Ben, 1973-


What do we know about the kraken? -- The ancient kraken -- Scandinavian sightings -- The disgrace of de Montfort -- Serpents and scientific discovery -- What's in a giant squid? -- Giant and colossal -- The popular kraken -- Timelines. Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles.
Date Published:2023

What do we know about the kraken? -- The ancient kraken -- Scandinavian sightings -- The disgrace of de Montfort -- Serpents and scientific discovery -- What's in a giant squid? -- Giant and colossal -- The popular kraken -- Timelines. Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles.

Date Published:2023

What do we know about alien abduction

Mayer, Kirsten,


What Do We Know About Alien Abduction? -- When Did We First See Alien Life-Forms? -- The Betty and Barney Hill Case -- Missing for Five Days -- The Visitors Arrive -- What Happens During an Alien Abduction? -- Extraterrestrials on Screen -- Looking for Proof -- The Truth Is Out There -- Timelines -- Bibliography. "In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill claimed to have experienced a bizarre night that included extraterrestrials, flying saucers, and a few lost hours during which they could recall very little until they underwent hypnosis. Their mysterious story was just the first of many that have been told by people who have since come forward with their own similar experiences. Although there are thousands of people who claim to have experienced alien abduction, much of the world remains skeptical. Is alien abduction a real phenomenon that has affected people worldwide or just an imagined shared experience? Could the US government be working to cover up these stories? Here are the facts about what we really know about alien abduction"--
Date Published:2025

What Do We Know About Alien Abduction? -- When Did We First See Alien Life-Forms? -- The Betty and Barney Hill Case -- Missing for Five Days -- The Visitors Arrive -- What Happens During an Alien Abduction? -- Extraterrestrials on Screen -- Looking for Proof -- The Truth Is Out There -- Timelines -- Bibliography. "In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill claimed to have experienced a bizarre night that included extraterrestrials, flying saucers, and a few lost hours during which they could recall very little until they underwent hypnosis. Their mysterious story was just the first of many that have been told by people who have since come forward with their own similar experiences. Although there are thousands of people who claim to have experienced alien abduction, much of the world remains skeptical. Is alien abduction a real phenomenon that has affected people worldwide or just an imagined shared experience? Could the US government be working to cover up these stories? Here are the facts about what we really know about alien abduction"--

Date Published:2025

Ramona The Pest

Cleary, Beverly,


Originally published: 1968. Ramona's entry into kindergarten becomes a big event for all concerned when she makes her presence known.
Date Published:2020

Ramona the Brave

Cleary, Beverly.


"A Yearling book." Library Journal. Booklist. Kirkus Review. Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher.
Date Published:1975

Beezus And Ramona

Cleary, Beverly.


Four-year-old Ramona has an imagination that makes her a menace to everyone around her, particularly her older sister, Beezus.
Date Published:1990

S'mores : Gourmet Treats For Every Occasion /

Adams, Lisa.


More than 60 new takes on the classic campfire desert: sweet combinations of fruits, cookies, breads, sauces, candy, chocolates, and the one ingredient that binds them all together-- a roasted marshmallow.
Date Published:2007

The Gardening Book

Bull, Jane, 1957-


What's growing in the garden?: Get growing -- Pocket plots -- Lost world -- Making a lost world -- Bonsai fakes -- Grass people -- Sprinkle of magic seeds -- Plant some seeds: Magic in a pot -- Sunflower circle -- Join the sunflower circle -- What a squash! -- Squash in a pot -- Sweet tomatoes -- Come to your sense garden -- What's the sense? -- And watch them grow: How to come to your senses -- Picture pots -- Potted gifts -- How to prepare your potted gifts -- Roots and shoots -- Weird gardens -- Growing tips. Provides an introduction to the basics of gardening along with some related activities.
Date Published:2003

What's growing in the garden?: Get growing -- Pocket plots -- Lost world -- Making a lost world -- Bonsai fakes -- Grass people -- Sprinkle of magic seeds -- Plant some seeds: Magic in a pot -- Sunflower circle -- Join the sunflower circle -- What a squash! -- Squash in a pot -- Sweet tomatoes -- Come to your sense garden -- What's the sense? -- And watch them grow: How to come to your senses -- Picture pots -- Potted gifts -- How to prepare your potted gifts -- Roots and shoots -- Weird gardens -- Growing tips. Provides an introduction to the basics of gardening along with some related activities.

Date Published:2003

Kitchen Science

Levine, Shar, 1953-


Includes index. Introduction -- Note to Parents and Teachers -- Safety First! -- Materials -- Lab in a box -- Salted popcorn -- Pierced potatoes -- Sun tea -- A penny for your thoughts -- Colorful cabbage "soup" -- Now you see it, now you don't -- Fairy rings -- Self-inflating balloons -- Saltwater daffy -- Hard as a rock -- Rainbow bursts -- Bag it -- Milky whey -- Shake, shake, shake! -- Brown bagging -- Salty sidewalks -- Fizzies -- Playing with dough -- Sally sells sea salt by the seashore -- Carrot top -- Which way is up? -- Tree in a jar -- Popcorn on the cob -- Racing colors -- Taking stalk -- Rusting apples -- Genie in a bottle -- How now, green cow? -- Designer foods -- Name that food -- Birds of a feather -- The three bears -- Where's dinner?. Shows how to turn your kitchen into a laboratory and perform all sorts of experiments with food, such as making sun tea, creating an acid/base tester, and gathering spores from mushrooms.
Date Published:2003

Includes index. Introduction -- Note to Parents and Teachers -- Safety First! -- Materials -- Lab in a box -- Salted popcorn -- Pierced potatoes -- Sun tea -- A penny for your thoughts -- Colorful cabbage "soup" -- Now you see it, now you don't -- Fairy rings -- Self-inflating balloons -- Saltwater daffy -- Hard as a rock -- Rainbow bursts -- Bag it -- Milky whey -- Shake, shake, shake! -- Brown bagging -- Salty sidewalks -- Fizzies -- Playing with dough -- Sally sells sea salt by the seashore -- Carrot top -- Which way is up? -- Tree in a jar -- Popcorn on the cob -- Racing colors -- Taking stalk -- Rusting apples -- Genie in a bottle -- How now, green cow? -- Designer foods -- Name that food -- Birds of a feather -- The three bears -- Where's dinner?. Shows how to turn your kitchen into a laboratory and perform all sorts of experiments with food, such as making sun tea, creating an acid/base tester, and gathering spores from mushrooms.

Date Published:2003

The Great Brain

Fitzgerald, John Dennis,


The magic water closet -- Revenge can be sour -- The Great Brain saves the day -- Abie Glassman finds a home -- Greek immigrant -- A wreath for Abie -- The new teacher -- The Great Brain's reformation. The exploits of the Great Brain of Adenville, Utah are described by his younger brother, frequently the victim of the Great Brain's schemes for gaining prestige or money. The best con man in the Midwest is only ten years old. Tom, a.k.a., the Great Brain, is a silver-tongued genius with a knack for turning a profit. When the Jenkins boys get lost in Skeleton Cave, the Great Brain saves the day. Whether it's saving the kids at school, or helping out Peg-leg Andy, or Basil, the new kid at school, the Great Brain always manages to come out on top-and line his pockets in the process.
Date Published:2004

The magic water closet -- Revenge can be sour -- The Great Brain saves the day -- Abie Glassman finds a home -- Greek immigrant -- A wreath for Abie -- The new teacher -- The Great Brain's reformation. The exploits of the Great Brain of Adenville, Utah are described by his younger brother, frequently the victim of the Great Brain's schemes for gaining prestige or money. The best con man in the Midwest is only ten years old. Tom, a.k.a., the Great Brain, is a silver-tongued genius with a knack for turning a profit. When the Jenkins boys get lost in Skeleton Cave, the Great Brain saves the day. Whether it's saving the kids at school, or helping out Peg-leg Andy, or Basil, the new kid at school, the Great Brain always manages to come out on top-and line his pockets in the process.

Date Published:2004

Press Here


Originally published in France in 2010 by Bayard Editions under the title: Un Livre. Instructs the reader on how to interact with the illustrations to create imaginative images.
Date Published:2010