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My Little Pony

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681035147

Since the 1980s, the My Little Pony brand has worked to spread a message of friendship and happiness to its many fans around the world. In addition to its toys and television, My Little Pony has taken its mission to the streets through campaigns such as the International Day of Friendship. This title gallops through the history and development of the cute and positive brand!

Power Rangers

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681035154

The Power Rangers are a diverse team! Throughout its history, the team has featured members from a wide variety of backgrounds. Each of the brand’s many television series and movies boost its message of teamwork and inclusion. Young readers will marvel over this popular brand’s uprising and continued success!

Hula Hoops

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624963681

In Hula Hoops, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular spinning toy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a hula hoop works. An infographic explores how a hoop's weight affects its spin, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hula hoops using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hula Hoops also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Minecraft

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626174108

Minecraft players have free reign of the spaces they build in, but they better stay alert during the night! Designed by Markus Persson, Minecraft has sold over 20 million computer games since 2009! Minecraft is the epitome of imagination and creativity. In this title for exploring minds, learn more about the making of Minecraft and how this game became a hit sensation.

American Girl

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033006

From the start, American Girl has cared about representing diversity with its dolls. Its original young girl dolls—Samantha, Kirsten, and Molly—were introduced at a time when it was difficult to find dolls not in baby form. In this title, growing readers are likely to see dolls that look a lot like them!

Hot Wheels

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033020

According to Mattel, eight Hot Wheels are sold every second. So what is the secret behind the toy cars’ appeal? In this biography of a brand, growing readers will learn why the production of Hot Wheels has stayed strong since the cars' first release in the 1960s.

Barbie

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033013

Barbie is popular enough to be recognized by her first name alone. But does Barbie have a last name? In this book, fluent readers can find the answer to that question while discovering other interesting information about Barbie. The famous doll's life story is on full display in this title.

Transformers

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681033037

Alien robots from the planet Cybertron, Transformers characters have a fascinating backstory. They also have the special ability to alter their form for battle, morphing into weapons and machines. Advancing readers will be intrigued to learn more about how the Transformers brand has changed over the years.

Nickelodeon

Sara Green (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781626174115

As the company who brought you Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants, iCarly, and other loved shows, Nickelodeon has earned its rank as one of the top-rated cable networks in history. Originally called Pinwheel, this entertainment business has come a long way from dumping green slime on show contestants to earning an Academy Award for Rango, a feature film. Young readers will channel their minds to discovering more about Nickelodeon in this fun title.

Markus Persson - Notch - creator of Minecraft

Tamra Orr (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624691201

Minecraft - it's a game that everyone knows. Either they play it now, used to play it, or know someone who plays it. It is the kind of game that inspires worlds. Markus Persson was a quiet kid in school. He didn't play sports or go on dates, but instead spent time learning how to write computer code. His talent created one of the most popular games in history. Find out why in this story about a young man who had a brand new idea.

The Economics of a Video Game

Kathryn Hulick (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427179845

The video game is fresh out of the packaging, but what happened before that to get that game into your hands? The Economics of a Video Game takes a fascinating look at the production process and financing of a video game. Various links in the economic chain include development of a prototype, pitching the game to a publisher for funding, development of the software by designers and programmers, testing, advertising, trade shows demonstrations, packaging, and distribution.

What Kind of Sports Pro Are You?

Brooke Rowe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700900

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover what kind of sports pro they are in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity and clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Best Quiz Ever: What Kind of Sports Pro Are You? includes fun questions to share with friends as well as trivia throughout the book. A perfect read for the classroom, library, sleepovers, or reading resource rooms. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

What Pet Should You Get?

Brooke Rowe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700887

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover their best pet choice in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity and clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Best Quiz Ever: What Pet Should You Get? includes fun questions to share with friends as well as trivia throughout the book. A perfect read for the classroom, library, sleepovers, or reading resource rooms. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

What's Your Perfect Vacation?

Brooke Rowe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700917

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover their perfect vacation in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity and clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Best Quiz Ever: What's Your Perfect Vacation includes fun questions to share with friends as well as trivia throughout the book. A perfect read for the classroom, library, sleepovers, or reading resource rooms. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

What's Your Dream Job?

Brooke Rowe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700894

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover their dream job in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity and clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Best Quiz Ever: What's Your Dream Job includes fun questions to share with friends as well as trivia throughout the book. A perfect read for the classroom, library, sleepovers, or reading resource rooms. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

What Creature Are You Most Like?

Brooke Rowe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700924

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover what creature they are most like in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity and clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Best Quiz Ever: What Creature Are You Most Like? includes fun questions to share with friends as well as trivia throughout the book. A perfect read for the classroom, library, sleepovers, or reading resource rooms. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

What Club Should You Try?

Brooke Rowe (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781634700870

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover what kind of club would interest them the most in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity and clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Best Quiz Ever: What Club Should You Try? includes fun questions to share with friends as well as trivia throughout the book. A perfect read for the classroom, library, sleepovers, or reading resource rooms. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

Video Games

Marie Powell (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633625235

The world of gaming has changed a lot since the days of Pong and PacMan. Asking Questions about Video Games gives young readers a look at the technology behind today's games, the messages they send, and what they say about our values as a culture. Case studies prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of specific issues. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Building Snow Forts

Dana Meachen Rau (author), Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805568

Learn how to build snow forts with these fun activities.

Building Sandcastles

Dana Meachen Rau (author), Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805551

Learn how to build sandcastles with these fun activities.

Video Game Designer

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633627475

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a video game designer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Toys

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794016

Find out who made the first teddy bear, and what fossil fuels have to do with toys. Learn about toys and how they are manufactured.

Video Game Designer

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794443

Introduces readers to the cool career of video game designer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Video Gaming

Trudi Strain Trueit (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793675

Video games have come a long way since Atari launched Pong back in 1971. The Innovation Library helps expose students to the important concept of innovation. With the pace of change in the video game industry, even the youngest student has seen the impact of innovation on games that they enjoy.

Think Like a Scientist in the Car

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610801720

Complete a variety of fun science experiments dealing with cars.