New Releases by David Lewman

How do you dust for fingerprints on a meat loaf? Club CSI: is on the case in this new middle-grade series about forensic science! Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, forensic science has made its way into the classroom. This new middle-grade series stars a group of students whose forensic science class inspires them to form a “Club CSI:” to investigate crimes and capers at school. As Club CSI: collects clues, readers will love trying to put the pieces together to find out what really happened in this series that is part mystery, part detective story, and just plain fun! In The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf, Ben, Corey, and Hannah’s first case as Club CSI: begins when a bunch of students and the principal get food poisoning from the cafeteria’s hot lunch. Everyone blames the new science teacher because she pushed the lunch lady to add her healthy “meatless meat loaf” recipe to the menu, but Club CSI: isn’t pointing fingers until they evaluate the evidence. Can they find out who messed with the meat loaf before the science teacher gets in trouble or more people get sick? Club CSI: is on the case!

"Based on the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg as seen on Nickelodeon"--T.p. verso.

SpongeBob is so focused on defeating the Dirty Bubble in a paddleball challenge that he forgets to feed his pet snail, Gary, for a whole week! So Gary decides it''s time to pack his bag and find a new home. While Gary is being pampered by sweet Grandma, SpongeBob is posting ''Lost Snail'' signs all over town. Soon Gary becomes suspicious that Grandma is after more than just his happiness. Can SpongeBob save Gary before it''s too late?

This padded board book includes two of SpongeBob''s best-selling stories! In SpongeBob DetectivePants: The Case of the Missing Spatula, SpongeBob can''t wait to start another glorious day frying up Krabby Patties until he learns that his favorite spatula is missing! He resolves never to fry again until he finds out who stole it, so SpongeBob DetectivePants is on the case! In SpongeBob DetectivePants: The Case of the Vanished Squirrel, Sandy goes missing and it''s up to SpongeBob and Patrick to decipher the clues and bring her back home!

SpongeBob and the Bikini Bottom gang have tons of showbiz advice for aspiring performers everywhere in this hilarious new humor book! No strangers to the stage themselves, whether it’s SpongeBob singing “Gary in the Shell,” Patrick staring blankly, or Sandy twirling the microphone stand and a lasso, they all know just what to do when it’s time to perform! They’ve got tons of hot tips to help wannabe-singers and performers – as well as lots of jokes to chase away the butterflies! For Singing Out Loud! is perfect for kids between the ages of 7 and 10 but is sure to have SpongeBob fans of all ages in stitches!

"Based on the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants created by Stephen Hillenburg as seen on Nickelodeon."

Brrr... This flurry of snow-themed jokes is sure to break the ice! SpongeBob fans will laugh out loud from the first cold snap till it''s time to thaw out! Q: Why did Plankton say outside through an entire blizzard? A: He wanted to be kind of the chill. Q: What do you get when you cross cereal with snow? A: Corn flakes. Q: Why did Mr. Krabs dig for money in the drift? A: He''d heard it was a snow bank.

SpongeBob and his fellow residents of Bikini Bottom retell embarrassing moments.

Pirates mistake the Krusty Krab as a real ship, take it over, and make SpongeBob the captain.

This collection of pirate-themed funnies is sure to have landlubbers and sailors of all ages laughing out loud from ship to shore. Why was the Flying Dutchman looking for clues? He was on a treasure haunt. Why are pirate flags always grouchy? Because they have crossbones. Why do pirates like to play baseball? They love to steal the bases.

Christmas is coming and it''s time to decorate! Especially when Plankton has customers flocking to the Chum Basket because it looks so festive. SpongeBob follows Mr. Krabs''s order to decorate, and starts putting up light after light -- until the power goes out! Find out what happens next in this hilarious holiday story.

A collection of riddles about schools and classrooms featuring the TV character SpongeBob SquarePants.

Have you ever wanted to travel from the tangled jungles of Teth to the desert lands of Tatooine? Well, here''s your chance! Discover the secrets of B''omarr Monastery, dodge blaster fire and come face-toface with Asajj Ventress! Only you have the power to decide whether to become a Jedi or turn to the dark side. Continue the story online with codes that link you to digital content. There''s a new adventure waiting for you with every read. Turn the page and decide your destiny . . .

Get ready to soak up some nautical nonsense on how SpongeBob and Bikini Bottom dwellers approach graduation. They cover everything from preparing for the big day to how to celebrate this milestone -- with a party, of course! This is one book brimming with really, really smart advice and words of wisdom for all graduates -- and people moving on to the next stage of life.

What did SpongeBob get when he tried to use karate on a pig? A pork chop. Which fish is the clumsiest? The flounder. How did the Krabby Patty feel by the end of the workday? Totally fried. Look inside for more underwater laughs!

Find out all you want to know about SpongeBob''s world.

"SpongeBob and his friends share boatloads of splashy advice on how to survive bad days and worst-case scenario situations--and you can help them express their thoughts!"--Cover back

SpongeBob SquarePants and his marine creature friends unlock the secrets to happiness.

Have you ever wished your job could be as richly rewarding as a shift at the Krusty Krab?Of course you have! So here''s your golden opportunity to get the lowdown from Bikini Bottom, as SpongeBob SquarePants and his esteemed colleagues share their secrets of employee satisfaction.Because even if you''re just a humble undersea fry cook, a job well done is a job worth doing!Or, uh, something like that.

Hoppin'' clams! A princess is coming to the Krusty Krab! At least that''s what SpongeBob thinks. And when she doesn''t appear, SpongeBob must think Fast. He promised a princess, but where will he find one on such short notice? Find out what happens in this royally Funny story!

Wishing for a world without girls, Timmy gets his wish, but with the boys and girls separated, love is disappearing.

This collection of 100 cosmically comical, fundamentally funny jokes that defy the laws of laughter is based on the hit animated series on Nickelodeon. Illustrations.

SpongeBob''s antics at the Krusty Krab provide an hysterical survival guide to office life! From Mr Krab''s example of management - ''Breathe on your own time, I don''t pay you to breathe'' to SpongeBob''s views on nightworking - ''It''ll be just like a sleepover only we''ll be sweaty and covered in grease'' - this miniature book makes the perfect gift for anyone seeking office harmony.

SpongeBob wants to make a special valentine for Sandy. That is, until Patrick convinces him that giving Sandy a valentine will not only change his friendship with her, but will stop him from hanging out with his other friends. Find out what really happens in this heartwarming Valentine''s Day tale!

Intended to be used as a game to predict the future by posing a question and turning to a random page in the book for a quoted answer from an animated character in the show.

SpongeBob gets in trouble at the zoo when he makes Clamu, the giant oyster, cry.

Why did Angela Anaconda cross the road? Because Nanette Manoir was on her side Who does Angela become if she lies in the sun? Tangela Tanaconda These jokes are a must for all Angela Anaconda fans, but NOT Nanette Manoir.

SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, and their neighbors offer advice on dealing with sharks, pirates, school, money matters, and other rigors of life in Bikini Bottom.