Most Popular Books by Wil Mara

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?

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?

When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the first African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-

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!

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

Presents a brief look at the life of Oprah Winfrey

"[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

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

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.

"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"--

Evan Hall is the town bully. Logan observes as Evan teases and hurts any kid who gets in his way. Not even getting in trouble can stop him! This doesn’t make any sense to Logan, until he discovers what he thinks is the reason behind Evan’s behavior. Is there anything Logan can do to turn Evan around, or will he become the next victim?

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.

Time to eat! Your meal might be sweet or salty. It might have lots of meat or lots of vegetables. Discover what foods people around the world enjoy in this engaging series that develops kids'' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

Logan might be new to Earth, but he already has a terrestrial best friend named Abby. She''s figured out his secret identity, and is excited to help him observe humans in their natural habitat. When all of his neighbors are invited to a party at the creepiest house on the street, Logan watches as they give in to their deepest fears before they even enter the house. Can Logan come up with a plan to uncover the truth behind the biggest mystery on the block?

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.

"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"--

A short biography of the famous civil rights figure and her work.

Wil Mara returns with a top-notch thriller that will keep you flipping pages. Silver Lake, Pennsylvania, is hit by a monster storm. When a massive lightning strike hits one of the nuclear reactors that provides power to Silver Lake and much of the state, essential components fail. Explosions and containment breaches follow. Radiation pours into the storm-wracked air. Preparing for a storm was one thing, but all the duct tape, plastic tarps, and particle board in the world won''t protect the townspeople from the fallout. Sarah Redmond, acting mayor of Silver Lake, and her husband, an EMT, find themselves battling the storm and nuclear disaster simultaneously: flash floods and evacuations, downed trees and radiation sickness. Staff at the power plant scramble to determine the extent of the damage and stop the leaks. Everything''s being streamed onto the internet by Marla Hollis, a local journalist who happened to be in the right place at the wrong time. Trapped at the plant, she''s determined to get the story out at any cost. Nuclear disaster, not in far-off Chernobyl or Fukushima, but on American soil. How much of Pennsylvania will become a radioactive nightmare for generations to come?

A short biography of one of our founding fathers.

Get a first hand look at the early days of the American Revolution. When British soldiers accuse Samuel Richardson''s father and uncle of being rebellious Patriots, Samuel must work together with his cousin Molly to help the family make an escape. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow along on the cousins'' adventure as they witness the early days of the American Revolution and come up with a daring plan to save their fathers.