Most Popular Books by Bruce Hale

Fuzzy is the ambitious and unfortunately named guinea pig of class 5B. He has big plans for this year -- namely, to be president of the Class Pets Club. Then the cutest, most charming new bunny shows up and spins Fuzzy''s plan like a hamster wheel.

Danny''s class is going on a field trip to the big city, and the dinosaur is invited, too! Even though the city is big, the dinosaur finds that from crowded subway cars to the carousel only big enough for humans, he may find fitting in to be a bit of

Dinosaur decides to leave the museum and follow his friend Danny to school! But Danny''s bigger-than-life buddy can''t squeeze into the chairs or eat school lunch. So he decides to do school his own way--dino style--and it turns out to be the best school

Drawing from multiple legal sources, including the ever-evolving number of court decisions dealing with various aspects of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), this book presents complex information in a direct, balanced and fair manner. The authors explain the reproductive technology options available with relevant state statute summaries, discuss standards of care, evolving technologies, and more. The book also considers contracts and documents for ART as well as the ABA''s Model Acts Governing Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Chet Gecko and his partner Natalie try to find a missing valentine and the winning ticket to a fantastic dessert.

Featuring five beloved I Can Reads, this collection of favorite easy-to-read stories is full of familiar faces and new friends. This Level One box set with handle is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. This collection includes the following five new and classic Level One I Can Read books, together for the first time: Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur! Clark the Shark: Tooth Trouble The Berenstain Bears: Down on the Farm Splat the Cat Makes Dad Glad Harry and the Lady Next Door

"Max Segrado and the S.P.I.E.S. are on a mission to steal a powerful mind control device and to keep the Merry Sunshine Orphanage from closing"--

When Mistletoe the mouse sees something spooky in Room 4-B, the rest of the Class Pets Club think she''s just caught up in the spirit of Halloween. But Fuzzy decides to investigate-- and gets a fur-raising surprise. So the club cooks up a mission: scare away the ghost before it freaks out the kids.

"The kids of class 5-B are under attack--by a vicious and cruel substitute teacher. Mr. Brittle is rude, impatient, and worst of all, he doesn''t like guinea pigs! Fuzzy''s kids are sad and anxious, all because of the horrible sub. What''s a responsible rodent to do? Take action! With the help of his fellow pets. Fuzzy is going to kick this bad sub out of school--even if he has to risk whisker and claw to do it!"--OCLC.

Juvenile delinquent and budding pyromaniac Max Segredo belongs in juvie hall. At least, that''s what his most recent foster family would tell you. Instead, Max ends up on the doorstep of Merry Sunshine Orphanage-their very heavily guarded doorstep. As he begins to acclimate to his new home, Max learns a few things straightaway: first, cracking a Caesar Cipher isn''t as hard as it seems; second, never sass your instructor if she''s also holding throwing knives; and third, he may not be an orphan after all. Soon, Max and the rest of the students are sent on a mission to keep a dangerous weapon out of the hands of LOTUS, an international group bent on world domination. Of course, all Max cares about is finding out more about his father, the man he''s now sure is still alive. As the stakes get higher, Max must make some difficult choices, including who to trust, and finally learns the true meaning of family.

This casebook provides a comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date analysis of family law from comparative and private international law perspectives. It emphasizes the need to examine complex cross-border family situations by comparing legal systems and understanding the jurisdictional overlay, with a particular focus on the United States. The casebook addresses some of the most intimate and legally complicated situations in which cross-border families find themselves, including the validity of foreign marriages, simultaneous divorce proceedings in multiple countries, the changing law in creating families using adoption and assisted reproductive technology, and how to remedy an international parental child abduction. In addition, the book dives into the importance of judicial assistance treaties and laws when understanding the legal issues, including the necessity to have proper service in a foreign country, obtaining evidence overseas, and authenticating foreign public documents. This book is a superb companion for law students and practitioners alike, and can readily be used in a traditional theory-based class and in practicum courses. It provides substantive material for a course on International Family Law, or can supplement a course on Family Law, International Law, or Comparative Law.

When the new penguin at school turns out to be a private eye, Chet Gecko confronts not only a devious sparrow but also his own jealousy.

Presents three wisecracking mysteries from fourth-grade private eye Chet Gecko''s tattered casebook.

When Clark''s mom makes brownies for school, Clark cannot stop himself from eating the delicious treat.

Clark the Shark is excited about his class'' Secret Santa celebration, but he becomes so wrapped up in what he''s going to get that he forgets to give!

When fourth-grade private eye Chet Gecko is called to catch someone who is stealing food from the school cafeteria, he finds himself framed for the crime. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

Fourth-grade detective Chet Gecko and his associate Natalie Attired investigate a series of mishaps that all seem to point to the school janitor.

Don’t shed a tear, ''cause there’s nothing to fear! Clark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist. But he''s heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales! Uh-oh, and oh no! Can Clark find a way to stay cool when it comes to tooth trouble? Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny twist on a dentist visit in this I Can Read story featuring their favorite boisterous shark. The back matter also includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark teeth! With colorful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Every day is a dino-sized adventure when Danny and the dinosaur are together. From camping, to birthdays, to sleepovers, these best buddies know how to make every day special. join the fun in these five best-loved stories of Danny and his prehistoric pal! --

When Clark the Shark has a loose tooth, he has to go to a dentist, but Clark has heard that the dentist is scary.