New Releases by Wil Mara

Wil Mara is the author of What Happened to My Favorite Flavor?! (2021), The Girl Who Knows Everything (2021), Whoever Stole My Bike Is Gonna Get It (2021), No One Closes My Park and Gets Away with It (2021), Holidays Around the World (2020).

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What Happened to My Favorite Flavor?!

release date: Sep 01, 2021
What Happened to My Favorite Flavor?!
Izzy stops in at the Hip Hop Ice Cream Shop to find that her favorite flavor is no longer on the menu. Most people would just order something else, but Izzy has no intention of giving up so easily. She''s got a bad taste in her mouth, and a craving for sweet justice!

The Girl Who Knows Everything

release date: Aug 01, 2021
The Girl Who Knows Everything
Logan Lewis is new to Earth, and there are some human behaviors that are still a mystery! When he catches his classmate Madison cheating on a test, he doesn''t understand why. She''s one of the smartest kids in school. Madison doesn''t get caught, but Logan decides to investigate the matter further. Logan discovers something he never expected, but can he step in before Madison''s luck runs out?

Whoever Stole My Bike Is Gonna Get It

release date: Aug 01, 2021
Whoever Stole My Bike Is Gonna Get It
No one messes with Izzy Jeen and gets away with it. But then one day, Izzy finds that her beloved bike has been stolen! Who would do such a thing? Izzy insists that everyone help her launch a full-blown investigation at once. She vows to find the culprit and make them sorry that they ever stole from Izzy Jeen "the Big Mouth Queen" Marino.

No One Closes My Park and Gets Away with It

release date: Jan 01, 2021
No One Closes My Park and Gets Away with It
While walking home from school one day, Izzy discovers that the only park she''s ever known is being closed so townhouses can be built on the site. But Izzy plans to fight this any way she can, even if that means going all the way to town hall. Will she be able to save Harmony Hill Park?

Holidays Around the World

release date: Aug 01, 2020
Holidays Around the World
"Get ready to celebrate! People around the world look forward to different holidays and honor them with special traditions. Learn about the many types of holidays and how they''re celebrated in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it"--

Homes Around the World

release date: Aug 01, 2020
Homes Around the World
What is your home like? Is it big or small? Is it made of concrete, straw, wood, or clay? Step inside homes from around world and see how different people live in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

Food Around the World

release date: Aug 01, 2020
Food Around the World
"Time to eat! Your meal might be sweet or salty. It might have lots of meat or lots of vegetables. Discover what foods people around the world enjoy in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it"--

Shopping Around the World

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Shopping Around the World
Head out on a global shopping trip! Look for clothes in a large store. Buy fresh food at an outdoor market. Discover how people around the world shop for things they want and need in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

My Very Best Friend

release date: Dec 30, 2019
My Very Best Friend
LevelUp''s fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world alien encounters to everyday experiences. In this story, two best friends have their very first fight, and find that true friendship doesn''t happen every day.

DK Readers Level 3: I'm an Activist

release date: Nov 19, 2019
DK Readers Level 3: I'm an Activist
Learn to read while finding out about amazing activists from history and the present day. Learn about people who have changed the world--and who ARE changing the world--by campaigning for peace, equality, conservation, and more. I am an Activist is a new Level 3 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn. Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of guided reading books balance amazing photography with non-fiction narratives tailored to specific reading levels. DK Readers are assessed on both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. I am an Activist covers a topic that will inspire and educate kids, encouraging reading for pleasure - linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self confidence.

House of a Million Rooms

release date: Mar 01, 2019
House of a Million Rooms
Three friends go against their parents'' wishes and enter the old house that''s been sitting abandoned on the edge of town for over a hundred years, and quickly realize getting back out isn''t simply a matter of turning around.

Breakthroughs in Space Travel

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Breakthroughs in Space Travel
Discover exciting changes in space travel. Learn how reusable rockets roar into space and then land gracefully on Earth. Find out how humans stay in space longer than ever and monitor the effects of weightlessness on their bodies. See how people around the world are planning for humanity''s greatest mission yet: Mars. Fascinating photos and STEM Focus sidebars flesh out this cutting-edge science adventure.

Breakthroughs in Deep Space Science

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Breakthroughs in Deep Space Science
Learn about new discoveries, technological achievements, and scientific breakthroughs in the exploration of deep space. Engaging photos and up-to-date information help you take a closer look at black holes, exoplanets, and deep-space navigation.

Politics and the Media

release date: Aug 01, 2018
Politics and the Media
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Politics and the Media in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of politics and mass media. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Mainstream News

release date: Aug 01, 2018
Mainstream News
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Mainstream News in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of mainstream news. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

The Movie Industry

release date: Aug 01, 2018
The Movie Industry
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, The Movie Industry in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of the movie industry. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Advertising

release date: Aug 01, 2018
Advertising
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Advertising in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of advertising in the media. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Violence in Pop Culture

release date: Aug 01, 2018
Violence in Pop Culture
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Violence in Pop Culture in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of the prevalence of violence in pop culture. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

The Battle of Midway

release date: Jan 01, 2017
The Battle of Midway
Explores the Battle of Midway of World War II. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

Electing Leaders

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Electing Leaders
In Electing Leaders, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events as well as the readers'' own lives. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Singapore

release date: Jan 01, 2016
Singapore
An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and peoples of Singapore.

Cyber Cop

release date: Aug 01, 2015
Cyber Cop
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a cyber cop. 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.

Sound Engineer

release date: Aug 01, 2015
Sound Engineer
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a sound engineer. 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.

Hazmat Removal Worker

release date: Jan 01, 2015
Hazmat Removal Worker
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a hazmat removal worker. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Petroleum Engineer

release date: Jan 01, 2015
Petroleum Engineer
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a petroleum engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Steven Spielberg

release date: Aug 01, 2014
Steven Spielberg
Prolific director, writer and producer of such films as Saving Private Ryan, E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, Jurassic Park, and others.

Clint Eastwood

release date: Aug 01, 2014
Clint Eastwood
Iconic actor, writer, director, and producer responsible for films including The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Rawhide, Gran Torino, and more.

Sam Walton

release date: Feb 21, 2014
Sam Walton
Presents a brief biography of Sam Walton, the creator of the Wal-Mart discount stores.

Jackie Robinson

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Jackie Robinson
When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the first African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-

Deer

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Deer
Readers will learn about a favorite animal, the deer, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
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