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What was life like for kings and knights in the Middle Ages? Pretty disgusting! Castles smelled terrible with poop chutes and mucky moats--and stay clear of the treacherous dungeon! If you got sick, remedies might include animal poop or leeches. Gross!...

The American Civil War was a bloody time in U.S. history, filled with battles, disease, and even glowing wounds! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about the soldiers' itchy uniforms,...

The American Civil War was a bloody time in U.S. history, filled with battles, disease, and even glowing wounds! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about the soldiers' itchy uniforms,...

Gladiators lived a short, bloody life. Forced to fight in the Colosseum, gladiators trained hard in prison-like schools to survive in the arena. Put on a good show for the Roman crowds and you might just live to fight another day. Struggling and...

Gladiators lived a short, bloody life. Forced to fight in the Colosseum, gladiators trained hard in prison-like schools to survive in the arena. Put on a good show for the Roman crowds and you might just live to fight another day. Struggling and...

Yo-ho-ho, is the pirate's life for you? Scurvy, seasickness, and ship battles abound on the high seas. Don't forget to follow the Pirate Code, or you'll be marooned! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and...

Yo-ho-ho, is the pirate's life for you? Scurvy, seasickness, and ship battles abound on the high seas. Don't forget to follow the Pirate Code, or you'll be marooned! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and...

Dry skin. Sightless eyes. Thousand-year-old dead bodies. Gross--and awesome! Egyptians aren't the only mummy masters in the world. From Chile to Papua New Guinea, and from wet, soggy bogs to the ice-cold Alps, mummies are found all over the world...

Dry skin. Sightless eyes. Thousand-year-old dead bodies. Gross--and awesome! Egyptians aren't the only mummy masters in the world. From Chile to Papua New Guinea, and from wet, soggy bogs to the ice-cold Alps, mummies are found all over the world...

She might be small, but she's got it all-she's Kid McGear, Skid Steer! Kid McGear is the newest truck to join the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site crew, and she's eager to help with even the roughest and toughest construction work. But when a...

Down in the big construction site, tough trucks stir in the morning light! They're eager to get things underway. There's a brand-new job to start today . . . but this new job is the biggest they've ever seen, and Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane Truck, Dump...

The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and...

The crew of trucks all roll up, rumbling, to a site that's old and crumbling-- they can't wait to get underway: Today is DEMOLITION DAY! The construction team has an exciting new job to do: smashing, crushing, sorting, and hauling as they demolish an old...

What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of...

Beware of . . . this school?! Henry is taking his new classmate on a whirlwind tour of their school. Mysterious inventions lurk, the cafeteria requires ninja skills, and some teachers may be monsters! Is this fantastical school to be believed? Or is...

How many excuses are there for not doing homework? Let us count the ways: Giant lizards invaded the neighborhood. Elves hid all the pencils. And then there was that problem with carnivorous plants... The excuses go on and on, each more absurd than the...

Forgetting to do chores? Running late? Burping? No adult would ever behave so poorly! At least, that's what you might think. But by the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book from celebrated author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin...

First, some giant ants steal breakfast. Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or...

There's more to this museum than meets the eye! Now in reinforced library binding, this wonderfully wacky world celebrates international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind Junior Library Guild selections I Didn't Do My...

Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel honoree Sergio Ruzzier. In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick-two unlikely friends who, despite...

Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel Honoree Sergio Ruzzier. In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick - two unlikely friends who despite...

Fox and Chick are off on three new adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. Despite the antics ensuing from their opposite personalities, this contradictory duo always manage to find a happy center.

Fox and Chick don't always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book...

Drug busts. Arresting criminals. That's just the beginning of what members of the U.S. Marshals do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most important protective organizations...

Controlling crowds. Protecting the president. That's just the beginning of what members of the Secret Service do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most important protective...

Breaking secret codes. Listening in on enemy meetings. That's just the beginning of what members of the NSA do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most secret organizations...

Protecting buildings. Investigating terrioristic threats. That's just the beginning of what members of the Federal Protective Service do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's...

Secret investigations. Tracking down criminals. That's just the beginning of what members of the FBI do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most secret organizations. With...

Secret meetings. Spying around the world. That's just the beginning of what members of the CIA do. Bring your struggling and reluctant readers on a high-interest search for facts about one of the U.S. government's most secret organizations. With expertly...

Would you have the guts to kayak over a waterfall? Rushing waters. Rough currents and rapids. Fallen trees and rocks. What a rush! Water-water kayaking is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers get...

Could you vault over a brick wall? Imagine landing the huge jump. Then it's on to the next obstacle. Leaping over stairs. Flipping over ledges. Big jumps and acrobatic moves. What a rush! Parkour and freerunning are full of thrills, adventures, and no...

Would you have the guts to enter a BMX event? Fast-paced bike races. Crazy jumps off huge ramps. Dirt flying everywhere. What a rush! BMX racing and freestyle are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers...

Could you jump off a cliff? Imagine the wind in your face. The ground getting closer and closer. Then at the very last moment, your parachute opens. What a rush! BASE jumping is full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and...

A musical toddler keeps his parents on their toes as he explores his world and turns everything--from walls to the family pet--into a means to tap out a beat. Capturing both the joy and frustrations of toddler life and young parenthood, Everything a Drum...

Get ready to hit the open road! Tourers make long-distance traveling on a motorcycle comfortable and relaxing. Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting look at how touring motorcycles are built to optimize comfort on road trips. Kids gain...

Got a need for speed? Racing motorcycles are the way to go! Built for top speed and incredible power, these customized bikes take two-wheel driving to the next level. Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting look at how racing bikes use...

Ride over dirt, mud, sand, and even rocks--nothing stops an off-road motorcycle! These bikes are built to handle the roughest terrain, whether it's a motocross racetrack or the challenge of an open trail. Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an...

Combining endurance with off-road capabilities, enduro motorcycles are built for extreme adventure. Bikers race over rough terrain for 75 miles or more to pass several checkpoints at precise times. Rev up struggling and reluctant readers with an exciting...

Built for both city driving and long trips, cruisers are the most popular type of motorcycle. These bikes are comfortable to ride and easy to customize, making them great bikes for first-time riders. Rev up reluctant readers with an exciting look at the...

Hit the open highway with a motorcycle that's built for speed and style. Choppers blend old-school style with modern-age power for a flashy work of art that grabs people's attention as they cruise by. Rev up reluctant readers with an exciting look at how...