Most Popular Books by Lisa Harkrader

An Indie Next pick! This hilarious middle grade series with color illustrations throughout is The Sisters Grimm meets Shrek! For Nobbin Swill, life is no fairy tale. His family has been the king''s royal dung farmers for generations. It''s a stinky job and someone has to do it, but Nobbin doesn''t want to spend his whole life as a dung farmer. On a dark, cloudy night, Nobbin catches a flicker of moonlight glimmering off something in the dung. It could be a button or a buckle, something that might fetch him a coin from the shoemaker. But it turns out to be a very valuable ring--the king''s ring, and one that could offer Nobbin a life free from dung! But Nobbin isn''t a thief and would never steal from the king, so he makes his way to the castle. When he tries to return the ring, things only become more complicated, and he ends up having to help the hapless Prince Charming solve a mystery when the woodcutter''s children--Gretel, and her younger brother, Hansel--go missing. Will the two be able to solve the case? Children will enjoy this hilarious mystery, with two-color illustrations throughout by author/illustrator Lisa Harkrader!

Nobbin Swill returns to solve another mystery in the third book in this hilarious middle-grade series that has two-color illustrations throughout! Nobbin is still Prince Charming''s assistant, and Charming needs all the luck he can get to win the tournament at the King''s Jubilee. While searching for a new good luck charm, he finds a goose who follows him around wherever he goes, who he names Marge. But his father gifts him with a new charm, his mother''s handkerchief. Where before he was clumsy and bumbling, now he is swift and confident. The night of the royal ball, he meets a maiden who seems to be as interested in the lost and found as he is, but Marge splashes punch on her and scares her off. However, Charming realizes that he must have offered her the handkerchief to clean up her punch, and now he''s left without his good luck charm right before the tourney. Will Nobbin be able to find the maiden and the good luck charm in time for Charming to win the tournament, or will he be thwarted by some wicked stepsisters, Rumpelstiltskin, and a mysterious black rider who suddenly enters the tourney?

Nobbin Swill returns to solve another mystery in the second book in this hilarious middle-grade series that has color illustrations throughout! Nobbin is now Prince Charming''s assistant, though he''s not able to assist him in his prince training when things go awry saving Princess Angelica. After that mishap, Sir Roderick thinks the princess needs training too and advises the king to send her away to a queen who can properly educate her. The king has doubts, but the queen suddenly shows up with her son, Figbert. They both torment and insult everyone at the castle and in the village until one day, Figbert disappears. The queen thinks it''s the butler, but Nobbin suspects Sir Roderick. As they search for clues, they finally are able to find Figbert, but he''s not quite like they remember. He''s much smaller, rounder, and much, much greener. Will they be able find out who turned him into a frog and crack the case?

Do you love animals? Do you enjoy making sure animals and people are safe? Read this book to learn about becoming an animal control officer.

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Ruby and her two best friends are excited about going to the amusement park. That is, until they discover that the rides they want to go on have seats for two, not three. Someone will have to ride alone—or will they? With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Odd/Even Numbers)

Do you love being outside in nature? Do you enjoy learning about wildlife? Read this book to learn about becoming a park naturalist.

Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. Rocket Club is Erin''s kind of club. All rockets. No glitter. Then she''s paired with Lily, the glitteriest girl in the grade. Will their rocket go bust? With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Rockets)

Do you love horses or horseback riding? Read this book to learn about becoming a horse riding instructor.

"This sequel to The Adventures of Beanboy combines comic illustrations, a small-town bully facing off against a budding artist, and a rousing, decisive game of dodge ball"--

The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book! When Daisy Diaz bursts into camp, everything starts to change! But what about the bragging boys at the camp next door? What can Daisy do about them? (Social Studies Topic: Econics/Trade & Interdependance)

Never underestimate the power of the bean. Tucker MacBean has been drawing comic books almost as long as he’s been reading them. When his favorite comic has a contest for kids, he hopes he has finally found a way to fix his family—all he has to do is create the winning superhero sidekick . . . Introducing “Beanboy”—the first comic book character to truly harness the power of the bean for good. He is strong, he is relentless, he can double in size overnight (if given enough water). With thoughtful characterizations and copious comic book illustrations, this laughout-loud novel will have readers rooting for a superhero with true heart.

Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Grace can’t believe her luck. A real live author is coming to her school! Lucy Harper’s books are good, but in them, aliens are the bad guys. And Grace knows that’s not true—just look at Spork! Is there any way in this cosmos for a kind of shy kid to convince a grown-up, big-time author to see the other side? Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Acceptance)

Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Piper wants to change the world—one classroom at a time! She''s running against Jack for student council. Jack has razzle-dazzle . . . and hamsters . . . and sprinkles! Piper just has good ideas. Luckily, Spork has a plan for Piper that’s out of this galaxy. But is dazzling her friends really the best way to win? Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Citizenship)

Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes, and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide! A dozen bugs? That’s a lot! Still, Albert is sure he’ll find all twelve on the class field trip to the insect zoo. After all he loves bugs. What he doesn’t love? Subtraction. But if he counts down, bug by bug, he might just win lunch with the famous entomologist, Arizona Brown! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math Concept: Subtraction)

Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Step right up—the school is having a carnival! Rides, games, prizes. So why isn’t Trixie’s alien friend Spork excited? Maybe he’s homesick . . . for outer space! Luckily, Trixie knows the perfect way to make Spork feel at home. This school carnival will be a BLAST! Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Kindness)

Acting like an Earthling isn’t easy! Follow the adventures of Spork the alien in the How to Be an Earthling series. Each book covers a different character trait to help kids think about what they say and do. Shhhh, Newton has a secret. He’s going to bring something special to Farm Day—a brand new baby chick! Or Newton hopes he’ll have a chick. Spork keeps asking when the egg is going to hatch. He even offers to speed it up. Newton is torn. . . . Why is waiting so hard? Every How to Be an Earthling title includes fun back-of-book activities that build on story themes. (Character trait: Patience)

Orangutan means u0093person of the forestu0094 in the Malay language. Extremely intelligent creatures, orangutans are closely related to humans, so why are they endangered? What has happened to their forest habitats? Whou0092s working to save orangutans? Read the latest facts about orangutans and learn how to help.

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Thea wants one thing: to be a clever and daring detective like Samantha Sharp, the hero of her favorite books. So when the fish bowl goes missing during math class, Thea is ready to make her mark! With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Venn Diagrams).

The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!

Rose the zookeeper is ready to show you around the zoo! Explore the wonders of the zoo through Susan Calitri''s bright artwork and learn all about the zookeeper''s important job of keeping the animals happy and healthy.