When a young boy is dared to go into a spooky old house, he gets more than he bargained for. This counting tale about the monsters lurking inside the house will delight children. A double gatefold at the back of the book provides even more space for the monsters to fill.

Trapped aboard a fantastic submarine with a mad sea captain, a French professor and his companions come face to face with exotic ocean creatures and strange, forbidden sights hidden from the world above. This is the classic deep sea adventure from the world's first and best science-fiction author.

The human body gives children a unique opportunity to go beneath the skin, where they can explore the amazing hidden workings of their bodies. Kids will explore the honeycomb-like structure of bones, and will follow a bite of apple through the digestive system. Filled with cool scientific photos, detailed anatomical illustrations, kid-friendly text, and four spectacular 3-D pop-up views, this book is designed in a vertical format to best showcase the body's primary systems. The perfect gift f...

A spectacular world leaps off the pages in full color and three dimensions in this eye-popping book. Enclosed with the book are 3D eyeglasses that bring the realistic illustrations to brilliant and vibrant life. Here is the story of an exotic world and the animals that inhabit it. Boys and girls will encounter the tigers, crocodiles, apes, and serpents that inhabit the world's tropical rain forests. Kids will love this book, which has photo-like illustrations and wonderfully descriptive text...

On a Peaceful Spring Morning, Disaster Strikes San Francisco. On the early morning of April 19, 1906, the city of San Francisco was struck by a devastating earthquake that crumpled buildings, cracked water mains, broke gas pipes, and sent kerosene lamps flying. Fires quickly engulfed most of the city, leaving exhausted civilians to fight the flames with well water, sewer water, and old rags. Despite valiant rescue efforts, estimates place the death toll at around 3,000.

Cassie's family is going on vacation with people she doesn't know and she's feeling a little shy. But when a West Highland terrier magically appears in her house, her nerves are instantly calmed.

This story is for the kids who toss the bat to choose captains and pick teams, playing in a neighborhood field or an empty lot. You'll find no coaches, no concession stands, and sometimes just an old bat and ball. But once the first pitch is thrown, you'll find the real heart and soul of America. You'll find baseball in its purest form. And if you look a little closer, you'll find something more. Millions of children, here and abroad, do not experience the joy of playing sports with friends f...

It'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 ma...

Panda must find a new home that has a lot of bamboo. But finding a safe and bountiful new territory is not an easy task. Will Panda find the perfect spot? With an exciting story and beautiful illustrations, children are sure to read this book again and again. A Home for Panda has been reviewed by wildlife experts for accuracy and includes a poster and bonus facts about this incredible animal.


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It's Christmastime, and Max and Ruby are decorating the tree. Max wants to help by hanging his toys on the branches, but Ruby says they don't belong. For every ornament that Ruby hangs, Max hangs a toy. Then Ruby realizes she forgot to add the tree topper! Will one of Max's toys be just what she needs?

Lily loves working at Greengates Riding Stables, but she can't help feeling sad that she doesn't have her own pony. Or even her own pet. But when Storm, a golden retriever with sparkling midnight-blue eyes, magically appears, she can't believe it. A wonderful adventure awaits them.

The American Story continues . . .

After many years of struggle and sacrifice, the American colonists had finally earned their freedom. It was now time to establish unity among the thirteen states and forge a new nation.

Our founding fathers wrote a Constitution and a Bill of Rights to set up a democracy, a government that would put the people first.

The country grew and flourished. With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States doubled in size....

Take flight with this sequel to The New York Times best-selling A Practical Guide to Dragons!!

How do you hatch a dragon egg? Do dragon riders need reins? How do you say fly in Draconic? Once again, Sindri Suncatcher opens up his notebooks to share with us more wonders of dragonkind. In this fully illustrated guide, readers will learn how to raise a baby dragon, discover step-by-step how to train it, and take flight on the wings of your very own dragon mount.

Peek inside the secret world of faeries in the next book of the The New York Times best-selling Practical Guide family!

What's the difference between a pixie and a nixie? What happens if you nibble on a bite of faerie food? How do you say "good night" in the language of faeries? In this fully-illustrated guide, a mischievous pixie named Pip invites readers on an insider's tour of the wonders of the feywild. Discover the secret entrance of a real faerie home, step inside the wor...

The sequel to The New York Times best-selling A Practical Guide to Dragons

How do you trick a troll? Do vampires sleep? Why worry about yuan-ti? Just in time for Halloween, this lavishly illustrated guide showcases the spooky, unexpected, and always fascinating world of monsters!

Sink your teeth into today's hottest fantasy topic with the next book in the New York Times best-selling series...

How old is a vampire fledgling? Why do vampires avoid mirrors? What's the best way to slip into a vampire's home? New York Times best-selling author Lisa Trumbauer illuminates the twilight world of vampires in the next edition in the Practical Guide family of fantasy essentials.

So, you want to be a wizard?

How do you make a magic wand? Why does a wizard wear robes? What goes into a potion of invisibility? Arch Mage Lowadar invites you to join his school for talented young wizards and explore the magical world of wizardry. In this fully illustrated guide, readers will learn all about what it takes to become a great wizard--from the gear and magic items you need to the secrets of writing your own spells in the language of magic.

A companion to the New...