"There was an almighty whooshing sound and she was swept right off her feet and straight up through the ceiling. It was as if a giant vacuum cleaner had just descended from the sky and sucked her up."When Jess drinks a can of glowing fizzy pop, she gets the strangest wibbling feeling in her stomach. Little does she know she's about to get transported onto a spaceship and caught up in the adventure of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Yusilli the alien is stranded down on Earth, searc...

"There was an almighty whooshing sound and she was swept right off her feet and straight up through the ceiling. It was as if a giant vacuum cleaner had just descended from the sky and sucked her up."When Jess drinks a can of glowing fizzy pop, she gets the strangest wibbling feeling in her stomach. Little does she know she's about to get transported onto a spaceship and caught up in the adventure of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Yusilli the alien is stranded down on Earth, searc...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!Three …two…one…BLAST OFF! The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon—and the future. Their mission? To find the last "M" thing that will free Morgan from the spell. Can they do it before the air in their oxygen tank runs out? Will the mysterious moon man help them? And why is Peanut the mouse acting so strange?Did you know that there...

Vincent Shadow isn't particularly good at sports and is constantly being picked on by his classmates at Central Middle School. But it is Vincent's unusually creative mind that truly separates him from other kids his age.Vincent's top secret attic lab is crammed with toy prototypes --from Liquid Superballs to Bullz-I Basketballs and Sonic Snorkelz--and he has a sketch book filled with drawings of toys he still wants to build. So when a chance encounter with an eccentric toy inventor...

Future scientist Madeline Little is dreading the start of middle school. Nothing has been right since her grandfather died and her best friend changed schools. Maddie would rather help her father in his research lab or write Standard Operating Procedures in her lab notebook than hang out with a bunch of kids who aren’t even her friends. Despite Maddie’s reluctance, some new friends start coming her way—until they discover what she’s written in that secret notebook. And that’s just part of ...

What is Elmo thinking about today? Animals! Birds, cats, dogs, fish, and other furry, feathery friends! Elmo loves learning about animals!

Madison Finn is back online, and she's spilling all the details on her new friend, old flame, and very unexpected crushMadison, Aimee, Fiona, and the gang are ready for a new school year, but Madison knows that nothing is ever what you expect— especially when it comes to matters of the heart. Regardless of how prepared she is, the eighth grade is going to bring a bunch of awkward new experiences and some major surprises, including a new love interest—and a ...

Can Electronic Books and Paper Books Live Together?That's the question underlying this colored picture book by André Klein. Breaking down abstract concepts to a visual level, this book illustrates the current debate around the culture of reading and makes it accessible for both young and old readers. Are ebooks and e-readers posing a serious threat to libraries and bookshops? Are paper books the superior choice for consuming written works? Follow Brian The Book's journey and rethin...

“Part ‘Alex Rider,’ part ‘Artemis Fowl,’ part The Da Vinci Code” (School Library Journal), this award-winning novel tells the tale of a puzzle-solving genius who is forced to use his skills to face a danger that has been lurking in the background for years.Twelve-year-old William Wenton is a puzzle-solving genius. He lives with his family in a quiet Norwegian town. They used to live in England, but eight years ago his family suddenly packed up, mo...

Billy Sure, twelve-year-old inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., invents a device that lets everyone in on what their pets are trying to say in the third book of a hilarious middle grade series!Everyone is talking about Billy Sure, the twelve-year-old genius and millionaire inventor whose inventions have become instant hits. From the All Ball and the Sibling Silencer, to the Stink Spectacular and the Disappearing Reappearing Make-Up, Billy Sure can’t lose—and his...

Nic Granger didn't plan to save the world. He just wanted to play The Three Kings of Orr online and defeat the Deceiver. The Deceiver had other ideas. As the land of Orr's nastiest villain, he had escaped into the real world some weeks before when the man who invented inter reality chips actually made one work.When Nic finds himself in Orr, an amazing journey begins through time, space, the Internet and the world of his own street. With the help his best friend Frog, younger sister...

Billy Sure, inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., is in a race to finish his invisibility spray before another inventor gets all the glory in the eighth book of a hilarious middle grade series!Everyone is talking about Billy Sure, the boy genius and millionaire inventor whose inventions have become instant hits. From the All Ball that turns into any sports ball to his hovercraft, Sure Things, Inc. can do no wrong! Now Billy wants to help other kids achieve their i...