Most Popular Books by Wil Mara

While walking home from school one day, Izzy discovers that the only park she''s ever known is being closed so townhouses can be built on the site. But Izzy plans to fight this any way she can, even if that means going all the way to town hall. Will she be able to save Harmony Hill Park?

Logan Lewis is new to Earth, and there are some human behaviors that are still a mystery! When he catches his classmate Madison cheating on a test, he doesn''t understand why. She''s one of the smartest kids in school. Madison doesn''t get caught, but Logan decides to investigate the matter further. Logan discovers something he never expected, but can he step in before Madison''s luck runs out?

A short biography of one of our founding fathers.

Izzy stops in at the Hip Hop Ice Cream Shop to find that her favorite flavor is no longer on the menu. Most people would just order something else, but Izzy has no intention of giving up so easily. She''s got a bad taste in her mouth, and a craving for sweet justice!

"Get ready to celebrate! People around the world look forward to different holidays and honor them with special traditions. Learn about the many types of holidays and how they''re celebrated in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it"--

What is your home like? Is it big or small? Is it made of concrete, straw, wood, or clay? Step inside homes from around world and see how different people live in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

No one messes with Izzy Jeen and gets away with it. But then one day, Izzy finds that her beloved bike has been stolen! Who would do such a thing? Izzy insists that everyone help her launch a full-blown investigation at once. She vows to find the culprit and make them sorry that they ever stole from Izzy Jeen "the Big Mouth Queen" Marino.

Prolific director, writer and producer of such films as Saving Private Ryan, E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, Jurassic Park, and others.

Brief text chronicles the life of the Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first African American to play for a major league team.

Head out on a global shopping trip! Look for clothes in a large store. Buy fresh food at an outdoor market. Discover how people around the world shop for things they want and need in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

But the Giants refuse. They want Brookman to play through his last year, "then" they''ll talk about a new contract. Sturtz, however, doesn''t trust them.

"[Mara] details the personalities and complications that go into every draft decision, making for good reading and good drama." —John Clayton, NFL analyst and ESPN senior writer. It''s draft time in the National Football League. For most high-ranking team executives, this means endless days of high-stakes negotiations. But for Baltimore Ravens General Manager Jon Sabino—who has two consecutive Super Bowl victories under his belt—hiring new talent is the last thing on his mind . . . until his star quarterback gets into a car accident that leaves him unable to play. With his eyes on an unprecedented third Lombardi Trophy, Sabino sees only one option: acquiring guaranteed first pick Christian McKinley, the quarterback phenom from Michigan. But at what price? The San Diego Chargers, who presently hold that pick, are not interested in McKinley—so they''ll offer it to the highest bidder. Now Sabino must jump into a cut-throat competition in which old friends become mortal enemies, and no one—not even your allies—can be trusted. The "McKinley Sweepstakes" could very well be the make-or-break moment of Sabino''s career, and the fork in the road that leads him and his team either into the history books—or to the tepid hell of mediocrity . . . "A fascinating novel about what can go on behind the scenes in an NFL front office—the intrigue and maneuvering. It is terrific reading for the fan who wonders how these trades and deals are made" —Ernie Accorsi, general manager of the New York Giants

Three friends go against their parents'' wishes and enter the old house that''s been sitting abandoned on the edge of town for over a hundred years, and quickly realize getting back out isn''t simply a matter of turning around.

Get a first hand look into the early days the North American Colonies. It is winter of 1724 in the North American colonies. With her mother sick in bed and her father away on business, Charlotte Sheppard is left to watch over her younger siblings and the family farm as a dangerous storm blows in overnight. Meanwhile, Charlotte''s friend Elijah Coth is concerned that his immigrant family will return home to Holland after so many setbacks on their own farm. Readers (Ages 7-9) will join Charlotte and Elijah as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of the storm.

Introduces the sport of snowmobile racing, discussing the equipment and tactics, race courses, necessary skills, and safety measures.

LevelUp''s fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world alien encounters to everyday experiences. In this story, a girl is devastated to find out her favorite restaurant has changed owners, and she sets out to save the day.

Introduces the sport of stock car racing including its history, various special features of the cars, and qualifications of drivers and crews.

In the wake of a pandemic virus that rapidly spreads throughout the world killing millions of people, Dennis and Andi Jensen flee the ensuing panic and escape to the mountains while scientist Cara Porter makes a potentially fatal mistake in her laboratory.

Who can resist trucks? They’re loud. They’re complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad. Trucks! has many cool images of the trucks we know and love. There are also curiosities like the $3 million mining truck that’s "like driving a house." This level 1 text is revved up with sound words and images to steer young readers on the road to reading success. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

An introductory biography of celebrity Oprah Winfrey.