Best Selling Books by Arie Kaplan

"Home Insecurity": After robbers break into his safe, Mr. Lodge upgrades his security system to protect his property... but who will protect him from the ever-pervasive new system?! "The Fall of Reggie": Realizing how much sympathy accident-prone Archie gets from the ladies, Reggie decides he''ll take a few falls of his own... but will the girls "fall" for his scheme? "Prom Preparation": The perfect recipe: the annual prom plus the eternal love triangle equals a comedy of errors!

Frankie Marble is shy. She is afraid of heights. She is too scared to enter the school talent show. But all that changes when she meets Bandit, the dog-that-is-definitely-not-a-dragon! Read all about their adventures in this graphic novel!

Gratitude has a way of increasing the good things that come to and from us, as positivity begets and multiplies positivity. Teens are often criticized for being entitled, greedy, spoiled, and ungrateful. Teens who demonstrate a spirit of gratitude also draw people to them and inspire a desire to help them succeed and reach their goals. This, in turn, results in a strong network of connections, superb college recommendations, employment tips, and great job offers. Teachers and librarians will have reason to feel gratitude when they see how well this text meets various informational text reading standards of the Common Core curriculum, including summarizing text, determining a central idea and its supporting details, tracing and evaluating an argument and its specific claims, determining the validity of the author''s reasoning and evidence, and determining an author''s point of view and purpose.

With his Road Runner documentary, a complete snoozefest, studio executive Throckmorton decides to consult a real expert to turn the show around before its big premiere. He’s smart. He’s enthusiastic. He’s Wile E. Coyote. Brought on location to motivate the movie’s star, the Road Runner, will Wile E. save the movie-or will he run it into the ground?

Introduces weblogs, including the history of the blog, how to create an informative and insightful blog, and the proper Internet etiquette for writing and maintaining a weblog.

Spider-Man is about to face off against the world''s most fearsome Super Villains! But can Spidey swing into action and save the day in just five minutes? The answer is YES. In these sensational stories, the wall-crawler is busy battling loads of enemiesElectro, the Lizard, Doctor Octopus and more! Each story takes just five minutes to read aloud. Marvel''s adventures are the way to go before bedtime, on a busy day or at any moment. Enter the action-packed Marvel universe!

Spin through the LEGO Ninjago world with this fascinating visual guide.

Speed Racer learns that he is one of a long line of "Racers" selected by fate to out-race the evils of the world.

"Meet the Super Heroes and their sidekicks, the super-villains and their henchmen, their alter egos, allies, and pets. Explore the secrets of the Batcave, Wonder Woman''s speedy Invisible Jet, the crazy rides at Jokerland, Lex Luthor''s powerful mech. Discover the minifigures'' awesome weapons and gadgets, how the LEGO DC Super Heroes sets are created, and much more"--

Celebrate the entire world of LEGO DC Super Heroes with this comprehensive visual guide to all the minifigures, vehicles and sets, including the LEGO Batman Movie sets. Includes an exclusive super hero minifigure. Full color. Consumable.

Jump into action-packed stories with the Avengers! When the planet is threatened by evil aliens, diabolical robots and sinister Super Villains, Earth''s Mightiest Heroes must come together to fight for good. With old favourites like Iron Man and newer members like Vision, these stories are perfect for saving the day just in time for bed.

After sneaking into her mom''s top-secret science lab, Naomi and her best friend Ben come across a machine that transforms you into whatever you''re thinking of. Next thing they know, Ben has turned into a walking, talking potato pancake! Will he take the antidote in time?

The ultimate fact book and journal for sports fans, featuring the greatest of all time (GOAT) athletes from basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and tennis! Packed with fun facts and quick quizzes about some of the greatest athletes of all time, as well as bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any sports fan.

Explore the most fascinating superstitions from around the world and marvel at the impact they have on our present-day lives. The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions sheds light on the impact that superstitions have on our global society at large, world history, the pop culture we consume, the art we create, and even the way we think about marriage, death, prosperity, self-protection, and luck, to name a few. No matter where on Earth you live, superstitions have always been the infrastructure of societies since ancient times. They can be found in social rules of etiquette, in the vocabulary we communicate with, in rituals performed during holidays, in birthing rooms across time, at funerals, or just in our everyday habits. These mysterious practices provide an essential source of comfort, safety, and control. Even more fascinating is that they have been used since time immemorial to explain the unexplained. Unpack the lore and origins of cultural superstitions and how they have persisted throughout many generations. Discover how: Celtic fairies are behind our compulsion to knock on wood Norse mythology is responsible for our fear of the number 13 Taylor Swift finds the number 13 to be lucky A quick death in Japan is thought to be ensured if you cut your toenails at night The evil eye is an important talisman in Jewish and Muslim cultures The meaning behind your birthstone can predict your personality Rabbits hold significance in some Asian and Indigenous cultures Finding a husband in Nebraska is as simple as 99 horses, a white mule, and a handshake Eating twelve grapes on New Year''s Eve in Spain and Central and South America can bring forth prosperity Beautiful illustrations further challenge the images your mind may have already held about the beliefs you instinctively carry throughout your life. You will be continually surprised and delighted by how superstitions not only define the bedrock of a culture but also demonstrate the nuanced ways in which we are all connected. Unlock a world of wonders in The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions. The Wonderpedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy illustrated references on a range of intriguing topics, including archeological discoveries, world mythology, pop culture, global superstitions, and the fascinating stories behind signs and symbols. A cross-cultural exploration of what makes humans tick, this series magnifies the connective threads between us across time and geography and demystifies the surprising, confounding sides of life.

Traditional Chinese edition of Jurassic Park Little Golden Book

The wildest and funniest LEGO STAR WARS match-ups you can think of-- featuring all the most-popular characters and vehicles. This book pits LEGO(R) STAR WARS villains against heroes, comparing their gear, stats, weapons, and imaging showdowns that they''ve never seen before! From Luke and Leia to Star Wars Rebels, the whole gang is here! How would Hoth Luke stack up against tropical Darth Maul? Could Chewbacca defeat three jawas if they stacked on top of each other? You decide!

Red Titan and his friends are on their way home when a giant box fort maze springs up in front of them, blocking their path! Will they be able to work together and use their powers to find a way out before dinnertime?

A mysterious blue and pink blur blasts through the sky. It''s Shadow Guy and Gamma Gal, Club Penguin''s dynamic superhero duo! Ever wonder how this incredible team joined forces? Read the never-before-told story in this comic storybook!

Join the resistance and use the Force in this hilarious, fun-filled training manual that''s part activity book and part guidebook. Plus, it includes a buildable Rey LEGO(R) minifigure The official training manual for using the Force, complete with a Rey minifigure This training manual is narrated by Rey herself, and features every notable Force user from Kylo Ren to Qui-Gon Jinn. With tons of info about the Force combined with pages of activities, this book is the ultimate guide for the budding Jedi, told with trademark LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM) hilarity. So pick up a lightsaber, grab a glass of blue milk, and join Rey on this out-of-this-world journey to hyperspace. A must-have for the LEGO Star Wars fan

"Ben 10 created by Man of Action"--Page 3.

"Originally published by DC Comics as Cartoon Network Action Pack issues #19-26"--P. facing t.p.

"This action-packed leveled reader follows players Emmy and Birch, along with their tame wolf Byte, as they explore a dark Minecraft mansion"--

"It''s no laughing matter when jokester Harley Quinn arrives in Gotham City intent on stealing precious jewels and having some laughs--but Batman is determined to stop her in this action-packed leveled reader."--Amazon.com

With three episode tie-in stories included, plus stickers and a poster, reluctant readers will giggle as they read this silly book.

While recording bird calls, Linda loses her new digital recorder, but when Blu finds it, it''s full of strange and horrifying growls! Is some sort of new predator on the loose in the sanctuary? Before the gang can solve the mystery themselves, monster-hunters and reality shows invade, turning their quiet jungle home into pandemonium. Blu calls on his friends to find the beast, and a madcap hunt to save the sanctuary from the real and mythical monsters is on! Rio © 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

"Batman follows the criminal Croc into the dark waters of the Gotham City swamp-but will the swamp''s quicksand prove to be as deadly as his foe? Young Batman and DC Super Hero fans will love the action as their favorite super hero battles the monstrous villain."--Amazon.

Falcon goes undercover to expose a crime ring.

The 3rd in the graphic novel series based on the successful animated film.

Enjoy two Jurassic stories in one! Relive the adventures of Jurassic Park, illustrated in adorable art! And the flip the book and join Mr DNA through Jurassic World as he gives you a tour of all the cool dinosaurs!

Nine action-packed tales starring your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Spin through the LEGO Ninjago world with this fascinating visual guide.