Edward and the great discovery

A charming story about friendship and one boy’s quest to make an important discovery. Although he comes from a long line of archaeologists, Edward has never discovered anything. Then one rainy night, he stumbles upon what could be his first great discovery…

Jack and the Jelly Bean Stalk

Jack sells the family's cow for twenty gold coins but buys magic jelly beans with the money. His mother throws the beans outside, and they grow into an enormous stalk. When Jack meets a Giant who wants him for a snack, Jack finds a clever solution to his GIANT problem!

A twist on the fairy tale: Jack and beanstalk, based on the tale by Joseph Jacobs

Summary: When Jack sells his cow for jelly beans, his mum is furious! But these are magic beans and soon Jack is on a big adventure in the clouds

Jack and the beanstalk

Pakistan

Pack your bags! Were headed to Pakistan. On this whirlwind tour, youll learn all about the countrys landscape, culture, people, and more. Well explore Pakistans rugged mountains and the rich Indus Valley, taste a flat bread called chapati, and join a celebration of Eid al-Fitra festival marking the end of Ramadan. A special section introduces Pakistans capital, languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

Earthquakes

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations explain how earthquakes happen, how their strength is measured, and how to stay safe during one.

Chuckle squad : jokes about classrooms, sports, food, teachers, and other school subjects

Super funny joke books

Where does gas come from

Summary: This book intrduces young Harper Huta, a Maori lad who is used to a life closer to natural elements, to the extraction of gas from the Earth

Superpowered pony

MECHANIKAT and DOGWOOD team up to rain four-legged fury upon Earth. Only one foal can foil their evil plans . . . COMET the Super-Horse! This Stallion of Steel won t stop until he s corralled the crazy critters and protected the planet."

Saudi Arabia

Pack your bags! We're headed to Saudi Arabia. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Saudi Arabia's sprawling deserts and modern cities; go shopping in a bustling souk, or marketplace; and watch an exciting sword dance called the ardha. A special section introduces Saudi Arabia's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world. (back of book)

Jeff Kinney

Summary: Presents the life and career of Jeff Kinney, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author. (Publisher)

Adventure Stories : Writing Stories

This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories and is a perfect resource for meeting common core state standards in writing. Key features of the genre are explained and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations, and a wealth of ideas bring the genre to life. An adventure story running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own adventure stories

South Korea

Contents: Welcome! -- Many waters -- Up high -- Down low -- Islands -- Early peoples -- Family -- Food -- Capital -- Sports -- Many religions -- School -- Holidays and festivals -- Crafts -- Music -- Home -- Environment -- Animals -- North vs. South -- Economy -- The flag of South Korea

Pack your bags! We're headed to South Korea. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore coastal islands and mountain ranges, enjoy traditional pansori music and try a popular dish of pickled vegetables! A special section introduces South Korea's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world. (back of book).

Russia

Pack your bags! We're headed to Russia. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people and more. We'll explore Russia's cold, frozen tundra and wide open steppes, take a subway ride through Moscow, and watch a beautiful Russian ballet. A special section introduces Russia's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world. (back of book).

Venezuela

Pack your bags! We're headed to Venezuela. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Venezuela's tallest mountain and green rain forests, listen to a folktale, and catch a baseball game.
A special section introduces Venezuela's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and taken a fun-filled look at your world. (back of book)

Dav Pilkey

Summary: Presents the life and career of Dav Pilkey, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author. (Publisher)

Paintball problems

Summary:  Max Stinson is tired of being bullied by Alex Weime and looking forward to a summer in the local paintball league to work off some of his frustration, but he soon learns that anger is not a winning attitude, especially when you take it out on the people around you

Wise crackers : riddles and jokes about numbers, names, letters, and silly words

Michael Dahl's 'Super Funny Joke Books' consists of a collection of six books packed with jokes and riddles. The series covers everything from school and monster jokes to job and animal jokes. Laughter is the best medicine, so get your dose today!

Knock your socks off : a book of knock-knock jokes

Michael Dahl's 'Super Funny Joke Books' consists of a collection of six books packed with jokes and riddles. The series covers everything from school and monster jokes to job and animal jokes. Laughter is the best medicine, so get your dose today!

The song of Kauri

 Other Title: Kauri
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: Told in the style of a Maori myth, this is the story of a young Kauri sapling as it grows and changes and watches the world around it evolve. From other plants, to birds, to Maori, to settlers, to industrialisation and beyond, and then when the Kauri is very old the birds will lift it up and carry it away. (Publisher)