Most Popular Books by Megan Stine

Fifth-grader Andrew, good in music but poor in sports, gets a chance to prove himself in both when he is asked to direct his own play as a school production and to chose a sport for a mini-Olympics competition.

The Rules of Prom Night: #1: Never break up with your boyfriend right before the prom—unless you have a backup. #2: Never buy the same dress as any other girl in your school. #3: Never, ever tell your parents where you''re really going for the after party. Best friends Lisa Marie, Marianna, and Heather are totally psyched. Senior Prom—the night where anything goes, and everything changes—is just two months away, and already, things are starting to get wild. Who would have thought that Lisa Marie would suddenly find herself single and juggling way too many boys? Or that Marianna’s dream of going with her super-hot crush Luke would actually come true, only to be ruined by her super-strict father? And then there’s Heather, who’s hiding the biggest secret of them all. The sexiest moments, the wildest parties, the most unexpected, unforgettable surprises—it all happens on Prom Night.

Mary-Kate and Ashley try to figure out who their Secret Santas are after Mary-Kate gets a beautiful beaded necklace and Ashley gets stinky gym socks and a half-eaten sandwich.

Mesa Verdel: Summer, 1912. Searching for a stash of stolen gold, Indy gets a taste of the real Wild West when the robbers want their booty back. Young Indiana Jones #10

Max doesn''t want to be promoted, he says fourth grade isn''t "cool."

Max doesn''t want to be promoted, he says fourth grade isn''t "cool."

A new cutting-edge series inspired by the real stories of today''s teenagers. Each novel in the real-life series will be written by a well-known YA author. Megan Stine brings to life the story of an obsessed girl who hatches a desperate plan to win back the guy who broke up with her.

When Ricky Reyes dares Jeffrey to get a bloody dagger out of the old McGyver house on Halloween night, Jeffrey is counting on Max, his ghostly friend, to help him.

The truly inspiring story of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph. Born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico, Sonia found out at age nine that she had diabetes, a serious illness now but an even more dangerous one fifty years ago. How did young Sonia handle the devastating news? She learned to give herself her daily insulin shots and became determined to make the most out of her life. It was the popular sixties TV show Perry Mason that made Sonia want to become a lawyer. Not only a lawyer, but a judge! Her remarkable career was capped in 2009 when President Barack Obama nominated her to the Supreme Court, only the third woman and first Hispanic justice in the court''s history. Stories of Sotomayor''s career are hardly dry legal stuff—she once hopped on a motorcycle to chase down counterfeiters and was the judge whose ruling ended the Major League baseball strike in 1995.

Jeffrey loves to tell a good story, but it actually turns out that his new best friend is a mischief-loving ghost from the 1950s named Max.

When bad boy Dylan has a motorcycle accident that lands him in the hospital, it''s love-struck Courtney who nurses him back to health. But once again Brooke stirs up trouble when she finds a note in Dylan''s room that says Your son misses you. Soon the rumors are flying--is Dylan a dad?

Based on the teleplay Tough Break, written by David Slack, this episode finds Jackie faced with Jade''s toy GnomeKop, brought to life by the rat talisman. Includes full-color collectible card.

How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth reigned for seventy years, and while there were palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life was one of strict discipline and duty. This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who was both a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.

Fans were shocked at 18-year-old Julia''s season-ending marriage to her boyfriend Griffin. Now they can learn the story-behind-the-story of the wedding through Julia''s own words and thoughts. Neve Campbell has recently signed to do the sequel of the surprise horror hit movie "Scream".

Jeffrey and his class are excited about a four-day trip to Camp Duck Down, when Max, the ghost, brags about meeting Bigfoot and dares Jeffrey to hunt the creature down.

Traces the life of the Black Muslim leader who worked to foster self-respect among African Americans.

Every time good-girl Chloe comes up with a scheme to land in detention with her crush Travis, someone else gets blamed, while her sister Riley goes on a trial date with geeky Larry with disastrous results.

What’s Christmas without Max? Jeffrey Becker is looking forward to the greatest Christmas ever. Nothing beats spending the holidays with his best friend, Max. Especially when Max happens to be a mischief-loving 1950s ghost. But before vacation begins, Jeffrey and Max argue, and Max disappears—maybe for good! To make things worse, it looks like Jeffrey will have to spend Christmas with—yuck!—his obnoxious cousins Jonathan and Wendy. Why bother to celebrate at all? Jeffrey needs his ghostly friend to come back, but there’s no sign of the stubborn Max. Will Max ever return?

Riley gets angrier and angrier with her twin sister Chloe for a series of thoughtless acts such as borrowing clothes without asking, forgetting to relay phone messages, and choosing someone else as her debate team partner, until Riley feels it''s time for revenge.

Are you a menace on wheels? Find out how to handle your car-whether you''re behind the wheel or under the hood-in this super-savvy Real U Guide to Road Safety and Car Care. For new drivers who haven''t had much experience with icy roads and oil filters, or for anyone who simply wants to learn more about that 2000 pounds of steel in the garage-this guide has excellent advice about handling roadside emergencies, coping with basic everyday car maintenance issues, and steering clear of the most common driving disasters. Topics covered include: -How to jump start a car -What to say-and what "not" to say-after an accident -How to know whether you need premium gas -How to decode your dashboard lights, and what to do when they come on -All about rotating your tires -Engine fluids any idiot can replace (and save big bucks) Speed demons (and speed readers) will appreciate the four-color photographs and illustrations throughout, which make each driving tip and maintenance procedure perfectly clear. It''s kind of like getting a letter filled with car care advice from a hip older brother who just won a major Nascar race. Minus the grease stains.

Your custom-built race car takes you back in time to 1915 where you are in a cross-country car race racing for your life.

Twenty science activities to be used by parents and teachers with children as supplements to classroom science curricula.

Presents a variety of activities, experiments, and simple tricks that explore principles of electricity, physics, biology, and more.

Travel back to the time when the mighty dinosaurs ruled the earth. The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years ago. In the beginning they were quite small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today. What we know about dinosaurs is evolving, too! We''ve learned that some dinosaurs were good parents, that dinosaurs could grow new teeth when old ones fell out, and that most dinosaurs walked on two legs. We''ve even discovered that birds are modern relatives of dinosaurs!

An archaeologist seeking to bring together twelve magical talismans must stop his niece''s toy, GnomeKop, which was brought to life by the rat talisman, from blasting everything in sight.

Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old, he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative--yet deeply troubled--genius who always remained devoted to his art right up until his death is 2009 before a much anticipated tour. He had a pitch-perfect voice and footwork that his idol Fred Astaire admired. Who will ever forget the Moonwalk? Kids today who only know Jackson through video performances are nevertheless fascinated by him. Megan Stine provides a sensitive, fair-minded depiction of this unique music legend.

Unearth the secrets of the mysterious giant stone statues on this tiny remote Pacific island. Easter Island, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles from anywhere, has intrigued visitors since Europeans first arrived in the 1700s. How did people first come to live there? How did they build the enormous statues and why? How were they placed around the island without carts or even wheels? Scientists have learned many of the answers, although some things still remain a mystery. Megan Stine reveals it all in a gripping narrative. This book, part of the New York Times best-selling series, is enhanced by eighty illustrations.

Provides instructions for a variety of experiments and activities involving food, including the making of cheese, the growing of leaves from cut vegetables, and the testing of different foods for their fat content.

The seventeen-year-old Three Investigators become involved in tracking down a basketball scandal when Pete receives a corrupt offer from a local college.

Eleven-year-old Cam Ross accidentally awakens the mummy of a murdered Egyptian boy--and now the mummy wants to murder Cam!

Based on the movie about two sisters, Tess and Emily, who take out an ad to find their father a girlfriend after their mother dies. Except the ad is on a forty-foot-tall billboard, and now every woman in Los Angeles is after their dad!

Profiles superheroes that have appeared in Marvel comic books, including Spiderman, Hulk, and Storm.

Discusses choosing a bike, equipment, accessories, instructions for riding, and customizing.

The pioneer girl who became the writer comes to life in this biography.

By making the correct decisions, the reader assists the Three Investigators in solving a robbery at the strange Markels mansion.

Jeffrey Becker is not sure he likes being a big brother, especially if it means giving up the big birthday party he wanted, but Max, the ghost, has his own plans.