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  Earthworms

  Nikki Clapper

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  With no ears or eyes, it can be tough to find the head on these fascinating creepy crawlers. Big, up-close photos, body diagrams, and fun, informative text show how every creepy feature helps these creatures survive.

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  The Wizard of Oz - The...

  L. Frank Baum

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  “We’re off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!” Rediscover L. Frank Baum's timeless children’s classic that has charmed readers for generations. 
  Readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road in this unforgettable and colorful journey that takes us from Dorothy’s gray Kansas home into the blue Munchkin land; from the sparkling bejeweled Emerald City to the dark, foreboding forest; and finally, to the ruby-red throne room of Glinda the Good Witch. Join the found family of Dorothy and Toto, Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman as they journey through the wonderful land of Oz. 
  This audio edition of The Wizard of Oz:Features a child-friendly retelling that remains faithful to L. Frank Baum's original textHas a gorgeous cover illustration by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's FablesIs a wonderful listen for car rides, planes, bedtime, and all travel and commutes 
  Charles Santore’s works have been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Snow White. 
  Don't miss out on completing a wickedly magical story telling experience with Charles Santore's illustrated version of The Wizard of Oz! 

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  Danger-Keep Out!

  Deirdre Kessler

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  The quiet solitude of Miles' secret tree house is shattered when he discovers plans for the development of the ravine near his home. What will happen to the birds, squirrels, feral cats and other wildlife? What will happen to his secret tree house? With the help of his friend, Zev, Miles gathers information and involves his community in saving the ravine.

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  Blank? - Notes From A Future Self

  Randall Garrett

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  Imagine losing two weeks of your life—only to discover that during that time you behaved with uncanny precision, placed flawless bets, made daring investments, and quietly built a small fortune. 
  When Bethelman regains his bearings on a Manhattan street corner, nothing feels physically wrong. His wallet is heavier. His wardrobe has changed. Strangers greet him as if business has already been conducted. Worst of all, he begins finding notes written in his own handwriting, guiding him step by step through a mystery he apparently solved once already. Each message nudges him toward another decision, another risk, another carefully placed move. 
  The deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes that someone has been playing the long game with his life. He has covered stories he cannot recall writing. He has gambled with fearless accuracy. He has trusted a scientist friend in ways that defy common sense. Every clue suggests that the missing days were not wasted—they were used. Used with purpose. 
  What follows is a clever, fast-moving exploration of time, memory, and calculated advantage. Garrett keeps the tension sharp by focusing not on spectacle, but on a man forced to confront the possibility that his own mind has been rearranged. The real question is not how it happened. The question is whether he is bold enough to exploit it a second time. 
  Randall Garrett was a prolific American science fiction writer whose career spanned the 1950s through the 1970s. He published extensively in magazines such as Astounding Science Fiction, Galaxy, If, and Fantastic Universe. Garrett is widely remembered for his Lord Darcy series, a blend of detective fiction and alternate history, and for numerous collaborations under shared bylines. His work often balanced sharp logic with playful audacity, and this story showcases his gift for building a speculative premise around one irresistible advantage: knowing what tomorrow will bring.

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  Book of Time

  Guillaume Prevost

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  Scholastic introduces the next name in YA adventure:  Guillaume Prevost, whose Book of Time trilogy is one part DA VINCI CODE, one part DRACULA, one part THE TIME-TRAVELER'S WIFE, and all thrilling.A statue; a coin; an old book. They look as dusty as everything else in the Faulkner Antiquarian Bookstore.  But when Sam Saulkner slips the coin into the statue, he's swept back to Scotland in 900 A.D. - the age of the Vikings!--where he must find both the statue and another coin in order to escape. It's the first journey in an adventure that will take him to ancient Egypt, World War I, even Dracula's castle...and a mystery that will end only if Sam can find his father in time - literally.

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  Fighting for Equal Rights - A...

  Maryann N. Weidt

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  Born a Quaker, Susan B. Anthony grew up being taught that women were equal to men. During her lifetime, she was a teacher, a newspaperwoman, and an activist. She worked to further many causes such as the temperance, the abolitionist, and women's rights movements. Although she didn't live to see her dreams of women's suffrage come true, her tireless dedication to the cause was crucial to its success.

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