New Releases by Lisa Regan

Presents facts about the planet Earth, including the shape of the Earth, how earthquakes work, and why Antarctica is considered a desert.

Codes are made for cracking. What secrets are hiding in these engaging enigmas? Readers of this interactive book will find out. They''ll stretch their problem-solving muscles with these perplexing coded puzzles. Riddles help readers develop critical and creative thinking skills. Handy intros to each puzzle help readers in a pinch. Charming illustrations accompany each riddle. Readers will practice their language, logic, and math skills while having fun.

There are two in a corner, but only one in a room; there is one in an apartment and one in a shelter, but none in a mansion. What is it? The letter ''r''. This fantastically funny book features over 800 clever, funny and tricky riddles including brain teasers, logic puzzles, tongue-twisters, silly puns and many more! These tough riddles will stretch young readers'' imaginations, and help them to think outside the box. Humorous cartoon illustrations accompany the riddles, giving the books and fun and playful look. Perfect for kids aged 8+.

Children may be surprised to learn that doing the right thing isnt always easy. Each of these engaging, accessible value education titles explores the story of one child who faces dilemmas about different social situations, the choices he or she makes, and the consequences of those choices. The Interactive question and answer approach engages the reader in real life situations while the charming, colorful illustrations keeps the tone of the book whimsical and playful.

Readers will be delighted by colorful illustrations as they immerse themselves in Samu0092s story and try to make the right decisions. Sam finds himself in several situations that make him sad: his hamster dies, his best friend moves away, and his parents pay more attention to his little sister than to him. There are three ways Sam can act in every situation. The reader can compare Samu0092s choices to the ones he or she would have made and gain a deeper understanding of the central lesson.

Children will follow Henry as he deals with his feelings of anger and his bad habit of hitting through various situations involving friends and family. His big brother Ben cheats at hide-and-seek. A group of children playing in the park leave him out of their game. His father asks him to behave while they shop. Readers are given a description of the situation, three choices, the action chosen by the character, and consequences of that choice. The interactive question-and-answer approach engages the reader in real-life situations while the charming, colorful illustrations keep the tone of the book whimsical and playful.

This accessible value education title explores the story of an impatient child named Tilly who does not like waiting or letting others have their turn. She wants to play the video game her brother is playing. She wants to go on the seesaw her friends are on. She wants to tell her parents about her swimming lesson in the middle of their conversation. Tilly chooses one out of three behaviors for each situation, and the consequences of each choice is explained. The interactive question-and-answer approach engages the reader in real-life situations, while the charming, colorful illustrations keep the tone of the book whimsical and playful.

Newly divorced and with his career in jeopardy, Detective Connor Parks takes solace in the arms of a beautiful woman he meets at a bar. The next morning, Claire Fletcher is gone, leaving nothing behind but an address and a decade-old mystery. The address leads to the Fletcher family home where Claire''s siblings inform Connor that their fifteen-year-old sister was abducted from a city street ten years ago and is presumed dead. During those ten years, Claire endured the cruel torture and depravity of the man who abducted her. Paralyzed by fear and too ashamed to return to her family, Claire is resigned to her life as Lynn, the identity her abductor forced upon her. Every time she attempts escape or betrays him in the smallest way, someone dies. Even now, her clandestine run-in with Connor Parks may have put his life at risk, as well as the lives of her family. Connor is convinced that not only is Claire Fletcher alive, but that she is also the woman he met at the bar. Driven to see her again, he begins his own investigation, off the clock and without the police department''s consent. He is determined to find her and unravel the mystery of her abduction and odd reemergence. But finding Claire Fletcher proves more dangerous than he anticipates. In fact, it may be deadly.

Chemical reactions are happening all around usu0096and inside our bodies! From a scab forming on a cut to the creation of carbon dioxide as a waste product, there are so many ways chemistry plays a part in how the human body works. Each spread of this colorful book offers readers a fascinating or surprising fact about popcorn, flour, or other familiar items and relates it to chemistry in understandable and age-appropriate language. These real-life examples and explanations of chemistry in our world engage readers with important STEM concepts such as states of matter, atoms, acids, and more.

Fairy Jasmine is planning a birthday party for her best friend! Search the forest, the dress shop and other secret fairy places to help Jasmine find everything for the fun-filled day.

Winifred Holtby (1898–1935) is best-known today for her friendship with fellow feminist and pacifist Vera Brittain and for her last novel, South Riding. This is the first monograph to provide a literary criticism of Holtby’s social philosophy and presents in-depth readings of all her major works as well as some of her less well-known writing.

This book of brain teasers runs the gamut of subjects from geography to science, and from poetry to math. The colorful word-filled bubbles make each riddle eye-catching, and playful illustrations add a whimsical touch as readers challenge themselves to solve each mind game.

From “What Am I?” questions to solving clues to a mystery word, this title has a variety of water-themed riddles. Readers will get their feet wet in the world of brainteasers as they wade their way through this splashy title. With stimulating word games and vocabulary-testing puzzlers, this book will keep readers guessing and eager for more.

Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I? Readers will have to read this entertaining farm-themed riddle book to find the answer. From wordplay to math puzzles, each riddle will have readers scratching their heads and clamoring for more.

What goes on in the animal world while we are asleep? Nighttime is when some creatures come to life. They roam around in the darkness, searching for food. Some of the creatures are scary and vicious, others are harmless—but all of them are intriguing.

Compares the behaviour of big cats in the wild to domestic pet cats.

This series looks at child-centred social issues such as hitting, being fair, getting angry, and feeling sad. The right and wrong decisions are explored in each situation.

This series looks at child-centred social issues such as hitting, being fair, getting angry, and feeling sad. The right and wrong decisions are explored in each situation.

For centuries, folk tales about vampires, werewolves, zombies and the undead have captivated and spooked children. Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies collects 40 mythical characters from American, European, African, Chinese and Arabian folklore, ranging from such well known literary examples as Bram Stoker’s Dracula to Vulkodlak, a werewolf.

Many aspire to be great actors from childhood. Readers will get into character for the stage with tips found in this exciting and engaging volume. The basics of Broadway performance are covered with informative text and colorful photographs.

Readers learn a series of illusions with which to entertain their friends and family. Various types of magic are covered, as well as what the reader needs to look like a true magician. Readers of all interests will be entertained by fun facts and activities that will keep them engaged from cover to cover.

Readers are given helpful tips of how to break into the movie business. Clear, informative text covers topics such as speaking in accents and learning whatu0092s needed for a screen test. Readers will also learn how some of their favorite performers got their start, and how, with a little luck and a lot of hard work, it might happen for anyone. Fun activities will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

The reader is introduced to and guided through the basic steps and techniques of ballet. The beautiful history, development, and famous artists of ballet are also discussed.

Hailed as artistic geniuses who have transformed the music world, top professional DJs command enormous fees. They produce and release their own music and are major celebrities. Make sure this awesome job is on your radar! Inside you''ll find these features: Real-Life Story: Turntablist Sara Simms tells On the Radar why being a professional DJ is the best job in the world! Back Story: Chart the rise of the DJ from street corner entertainer to international superstar. Five-Minute Interview: DJ Tom Thorpe explains what it''s like to drop beats for a living. Are you On the Radar?

This book is an introduction to dragons and serpents, including Fafnir, Futs-Lung, Gorynych, Hungarian Horntail, Krak''s Dragon, Kraken, Norwegian Ridgeback, and other creatures.

Provides instructions for drawing various insects, including caterpillars, grasshoppers, and butterflies.

Introduces different animals found on a farm, including chickens, geese, donkeys, and sheep, and describes their physical attributes and their lives on the farm.