New Releases by Arie Kaplan

Noah Gruelle knew there was something odd about Puzlefoot Bridge. But he never expected the clues to point him to Torvald, a troll living under the bridge! A mysterious spell causes Noah to get an even more up-close view of the surprising life of a troll. Learn what happens next in this exciting graphic novel!

Harley Quinn tries to get the last laugh on Batman(TM) in this action-packed leveled reader, which includes full-color stickers! It's no laughing matter when jokester Harley Quinn arrives in Gotham City intent on stealing precious jewels and having some laughs--but Batman is determined to stop her in this action-packed leveled reader. This book is perfect for young DC super hero fans ages 5 to 8--and the stickers included make it extra fun! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.

"It''s no laughing matter when jokester Harley Quinn arrives in Gotham City intent on stealing precious jewels and having some laughs--but Batman is determined to stop her in this action-packed leveled reader."--Amazon.com

Spin through the LEGO® NINJAGO® world with this fascinating visual guide Spin through the LEGO® NINJAGO® world with this fascinating visual guide. Discover NINJAGO City with Lloyd, Kai, Cole, Jay, and Nya and meet their dragons and foes, including the Vermillion and Sons of Garmadon. Explore the amazing sets, vehicles, mechs, and weapons. Look around the S.O.G. headquarters, examine the awesome Ninja Nightcrawler and Destiny's Bounty, and learn all about the art of Spinjitzu. Discover how the awesome LEGO NINJAGO sets and minifigures are created in the "Beyond the Brick" chapter, which features concept art and an interview with the LEGO NINJAGO design team. With the LEGO NINJAGO: Visual Dictionary, you will find out everything there is to know about the LEGO NINJAGO world. ©2019 The LEGO Group

Spin through the LEGO Ninjago world with this fascinating visual guide.

Join the resistance and use the Force in this hilarious, fun-filled training manual that''s part activity book and part guidebook. Plus, it includes a buildable Rey LEGO(R) minifigure The official training manual for using the Force, complete with a Rey minifigure This training manual is narrated by Rey herself, and features every notable Force user from Kylo Ren to Qui-Gon Jinn. With tons of info about the Force combined with pages of activities, this book is the ultimate guide for the budding Jedi, told with trademark LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM) hilarity. So pick up a lightsaber, grab a glass of blue milk, and join Rey on this out-of-this-world journey to hyperspace. A must-have for the LEGO Star Wars fan

Celebrate the entire world of LEGO DC Super Heroes with this comprehensive visual guide to all the minifigures, vehicles and sets, including the LEGO Batman Movie sets. Includes an exclusive super hero minifigure. Full color. Consumable.

Spider-Man is about to face off against the world''s most fearsome Super Villains! But can Spidey swing into action and save the day in just five minutes? The answer is YES. In these sensational stories, the wall-crawler is busy battling loads of enemiesElectro, the Lizard, Doctor Octopus and more! Each story takes just five minutes to read aloud. Marvel''s adventures are the way to go before bedtime, on a busy day or at any moment. Enter the action-packed Marvel universe!

Jump into action-packed stories with the Avengers! When the planet is threatened by evil aliens, diabolical robots and sinister Super Villains, Earth''s Mightiest Heroes must come together to fight for good. With old favourites like Iron Man and newer members like Vision, these stories are perfect for saving the day just in time for bed.

Has anyone ever told you gamers out there that your time would be better spent studying? Well, don't let go of that joystick just yet! Turns out, advancing to that next level of Super Mario Brothers has a similar effect on your brain as getting an A on your spelling test. Video games have been successful at training elite groups in the U.S. military and future doctors. Discover how they can help boost your brain power too!

Just how dedicated can gamers be? Video games inspire people to write fan fiction, draw characters, and even dress up in costume to act out video game scenes. Read this book and dive into gaming culture. Whether you like to read comics, write stories, perform in plays, make music, create movies, or dress up in wacky outfits, video gaming culture has got something for everyone!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in the 1950s, a distinct youth taste in popular music began to emerge. The sound of pop music has varied greatly in the decades since Elvis, ranging from rock to disco to boy bands to dance pop. But all pop music is defined by catchy melodies and a broad appeal to teens. Find out how it all began. Learn about MTV's role in shaping pop music. Discover the stories of bubblegum pop groups, family bands, dance-pop idols, and disco sensations. And read more about legends such as Paul Anka, Madonna, the Jackson Five, and Katy Perry.

Have you ever wondered what video games would be like if they never changed? The first games were little more than bouncing dots on a plain screen. Modern games include astonishing action, realistic environments, and epic story lines. Take a look at how video games have evolved over the years, and learn about the kinds of games we might be playing in the future.

Falcon goes undercover to expose a crime ring.

The wildest and funniest LEGO STAR WARS match-ups you can think of-- featuring all the most-popular characters and vehicles. This book pits LEGO(R) STAR WARS villains against heroes, comparing their gear, stats, weapons, and imaging showdowns that they''ve never seen before! From Luke and Leia to Star Wars Rebels, the whole gang is here! How would Hoth Luke stack up against tropical Darth Maul? Could Chewbacca defeat three jawas if they stacked on top of each other? You decide!

This book examines pirates throughout history--both as real-life figures and as fictional characters. Readers will separate pirate fact from pirate folklore and learn what motivates real-life acts of piracy in the modern world.

The 3rd in the graphic novel series based on the successful animated film.

While recording bird calls, Linda loses her new digital recorder, but when Blu finds it, it''s full of strange and horrifying growls! Is some sort of new predator on the loose in the sanctuary? Before the gang can solve the mystery themselves, monster-hunters and reality shows invade, turning their quiet jungle home into pandemonium. Blu calls on his friends to find the beast, and a madcap hunt to save the sanctuary from the real and mythical monsters is on! Rio © 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

In 1975 Saturday Night Live came out of the gate swinging, with a daring, bold, and rebellious vibe that was new to television back then. With a cast of comedic actors known as the Not Ready for Prime Time Players, television producer Lorne Michaels launched a style of live television comedy that appealed specifically to young viewers with a taste for questioning authority?and that style stood the test of time. From hilarious characters?the Conehead family, Wayne Campbell, the Spartan cheerleaders, the Target Lady, and Stefon?to impressions of US presidents and politicians performed with spot-on precision, the late-night comedy show has shaped American comedy for four decades. With millions of loyal fans across a wide range of viewership demographics, Saturday Night Live has made a significant impact on American culture. It introduced catchphrases such as "Well, isn?t that special?" and "More cowbell!" It influenced public opinion through satirical political sketches and news commentary. It provided rich material for box office hits such as The Blues Brothers and Wayne?s World. It created megastars out of dozens of comedians. And in the process, the show earned an impressive roster of accolades including thirty-six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and three Writers Guild of America Awards. It's been ranked as one of the greatest shows of all time and has been inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Discover how the SNL brand of raucous humor has stayed meaningful and fresh over the years and continues to draw audiences today.

"Ben 10 created by Man of Action"--Page 3.

You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well...games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.

Ever wondered what's inside the plastic of your video game console, but don't want to crack it open to find out? Crack open this book, you'll learn what computer code looks like, how a game console's "brain" makes decisions, and how its memory allows you to return to play each day without starting from scratch.

Collecting bugs, drawing cartoons, writing plays, studying robotics--these are just some of the hobbies that inspired the creation of video games such as Pokémon and The legend of Zelda. Who are these men and women who helped launch the gaming industry from private computer labs to widely available popular entertainment? Read this book to find out who and what inspired your favorite video games!--Cover.

Explains how social intelligence is a character trait that can be used to achieve scholarly success.

Gratitude has a way of increasing the good things that come to and from us, as positivity begets and multiplies positivity. Teens are often criticized for being entitled, greedy, spoiled, and ungrateful. Teens who demonstrate a spirit of gratitude also draw people to them and inspire a desire to help them succeed and reach their goals. This, in turn, results in a strong network of connections, superb college recommendations, employment tips, and great job offers. Teachers and librarians will have reason to feel gratitude when they see how well this text meets various informational text reading standards of the Common Core curriculum, including summarizing text, determining a central idea and its supporting details, tracing and evaluating an argument and its specific claims, determining the validity of the author''s reasoning and evidence, and determining an author''s point of view and purpose.

Nurk, an alien from the Planet Glorf, visits a school on Earth.

Part two of the companion to the History Channel''s 12 hour series that features the history of our civilization.

Explores the importance of social relationships in male adolescence, such as friendship, family relationships, and dating.