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The Three Questions
Jon J. Muth
Scholastic Press, 2002
Excellent learning experience.
This book is a beautifully illustrated journey that explores life questions in a way that is magic for the reader of any age.
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Superior Saturday (The Keys To The Kingdom)
Garth Nix
Scholastic Press, 2008
A vivid fantasy comes to life for middle school readers.
Garth Nix's SUPERIOR SATURDAY is another 'Keys to the Kingdom' series title best enjoyed by collections with prior familiarity to the plot. Arthur here has wrested five of the Keys from their immortal guardians, the Trustees of the Will - but the Sixth Key poses ...
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The 39 Clues: Card Pack
Scholastic
Scholastic Press, 2008
Mesmerizing game--good addition to the 3 stories!
George's Pond: Created in the Beloved Tradition of Charlotte's Web West's Time Machine
Being the author of West's Time Machine and George's Pond as well as an educator, I often recommend reading to my son and my students. This book mesmerized my students ...
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Melting Stones
Tamora Pierce
Scholastic Press, 2008
Tamora's Peirce's Audio Book, Melting Stones:
I have been a big Peirce fan since I found her "Protector of the Small" quartet last year. When I realized that she'd published an audio book before a print novel, I was intrigued.
Melting Stones is a wonderful story about a girl who must decide in which world she ...
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)
J.K. Rowling
Scholastic Press, 1998
A Few Nice Extras
There is little more I can add to the coverage and discussion around Rowling's first book of the "Harry Potter" series, nor do I think I could be terribly objective because they mean so much to me personally. However, I did receive the 10th Anniversary Edition as a ...
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)
J.K. Rowling
Scholastic Press, 2000
A little darker...
This is when the Harry Potter series starts to get a bit "darker". The ending will make you buy the next book. You will want to know what happends.
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Brian Selznick
Scholastic Press, 2007
Beautiful Storytelling
"The Invention of Hugo Cabret" takes place in Paris, in the early 20th century. It tells the tale of an orphan named Hugo who secretely lives in a train station and fixes the clocks, unbeknownst to the stationmaster. Hugo is not just an ordinary boy however. In ...
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Zen Shorts (Caldecott Honor Book)
Scholastic Press, 2005
Wonderful Book!
This book is amazing...not only are the pictures great, the story is one that you will want to read to your kids over and over. Zen Shorts has touching stories within an already creative and heartfelt book.
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The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins
Scholastic Press, 2008
GREAT BOOK
This book is one of the greatest books I have read in a long time. I read the other reviews and thought I would give it a try and I am so glad I did. All I can say is you have to read it to understand how truly awesome it is. It was so good I couldnt put it down I read ...
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The 39 Clues (The Maze of Bones, Book 1)
Rick Riordan
Scholastic Press, 2008
the best bopk in the world
this is the best adventure/mystery book ever anyone will live this book and have to get the tradding cards, play on the website [...] and get all the books. Like I said you MUST get all the books A.S.A.P !!!!!!!
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Elijah of Buxton
Christopher Paul Curtis
Scholastic Press, 2007
Elijah of Buxton
*Elijah of Buxton* is an exciting historical fiction book about a boy named
Elijah who is the first child born free in Buxton. It is about the Preacher
who doesn't care for anyone in Buxton and who lies about everything. He
tells Elijah that one type of snake is ...
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Stargazer (Land of Elyon)
Patrick Carman
Scholastic Press, 2008
One if by land, two if by sea
"Suspended under a twilight canopy
We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us"
(The Fifth Dimension - Up, Up and Away")
NOW we're talking!
The fifth book in the Land of Elyon series is by far the best with regards to plot, adventure and characterization. ...
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Zen Ties
Jon J Muth
Scholastic Press, 2008
Zen lessons perfect for young picturebook readers.
Summer has arrived and so has Koo, Stillwater Panda's haiku-speaking young nephew. When Stillwater encourages Koo and friends to help a grouchy neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in this appealing, fun blend of panda and Zen lessons perfect for young ...
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The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System (Magic School Bus)
Joanna Cole
Scholastic Press, 1992
great book!
My 5yr old son is a huge fan of Magic School Bus series.
Especially, Solat system and human body are his favorite among them.
He memorizes the order of all the plantes in the Solar system. Draw pictures about it and make planets with playdough. Great book!
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The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body (Magic School Bus)
Joanna Cole
Scholastic Press, 1990
packed with information
Ms. Frizzle is taking her class on a memorable field trip through the human body in this entertaining book featuring the beloved eccentric teacher and her curious class. My only complaint is that the pages are so busy with information that it's impossible to sit and ...
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