Most Popular Books by Dina Anastasio

This story is about the Magic Square game that originated in China.

This book is about how to play the Magic Square game that originated in China.

Geared toward the lesser-skilled reader, this book presents five mini mysteries filled with intrigue. From recovering stolen treasure to saving a pro basketball team, young readers will solve each case with fun and pride.

Could the ancient carving on the cave wall really be Maria''s twin? Tia''s day goes from bad to worse when she breaks Mr. Morgan''s flowerpots. What will happen next?

Describes the life of a pirate, the codes by which pirate crews lived and how they operated, and mentions famous pirates and their lost treasures.

An illustrated history of the Super Bowl, explaining what it is and the rules of the game, and including highlights of the Super Bowl''s most memorable moments.

What is that scary noise coming from the cave? Will any of the kids vacationing at this rocky beach be brave enough to go inside? How will the Oak Street kids keep Jamal''s secret from Ms. Tilly?

This book is about the different types of masks that are made around the world.

The Little family frees a trapped bear.

Lieutenant Shane Vansen still has nightmares about her parents'' deaths at the hands of aliens, but when the past comes back to haunt her in an alien trap, she must remain cool to save the squad.

Introduces a type of ball that was originally manufactured only for the insides of tennis balls but became popular itself.

Shortly after moving to a small town in Minnesota, a young girl''s curiosity is aroused by four carved dolls resembling her great-grandfather''s family.

After the wreck of the circus train, Kissyfur and his dad find a new home where they are truly free.

A teddy bear doesn''t think he can do anything special. He crawls down under the covers and hides. The little boy goes to bed, but is sad because he can''t find his teddy bear.

Cai finds a key ring with a big skeleton key and a little gold whistle on it. What does the key open? Why is his dog Tucker the only one to respond to the whistle? Brooke is fed up with the Oak Street kids'' goofy behavior and joins up with some more mature girls. Will switching friends make her happier? Read these stories to find out.

Introduces the letters of the alphabet as the various characters from Romper Room get ready for a birthday party.

Baby Piggy''s imaginary ride in a big bubble takes her to a circus, a soccer game, a bird''s nest, and an encounter with a bumble bee.

A fly trap plant, a seemingly innocent birthday present from Aunt Sarah, becomes a problem when it develops a craving for larger forms of life.

Each book in this fun series is filled with entertaining and original games and puzzles. "Crazy Crosswords" challenges young wordsmiths with dozens of simple subject-driven crossword puzzles and clever word searches.

On the thirteenth minute of the thirteenth hour in 1970, the thirteenth Apollo mission is launched. But something goes wrong. Astronaut, Jim Lovell''s space module is failing. Will he and his crew make it back to earth alive? A dramatic true story filmed starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon and Kathleen Quinlan.

Five well-known nursery tales including "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Little Red Hen" and "The Three Little Pigs."

Linda and her friends decide to have a race to the cave, but no one wins. What has distracted them? Luke''s report on 19th Century settlers is due tomorrow, but the computer has crashed. What will he and the Oak Street kids do? Read this book to find out.

Cai likes to play board games; Jake likes to shoot hoops. Neither boy is good at his friend''s favorite activity. Will this jeopardize the friendship? Jamal may have to give up his dog Buff. The Oak Street kids have to do something fast. How does Luke''s behavior lead them to their solution? Read these stories to find out.

Linda wants to be a great writer. How will her efforts get her into trouble with her friends? What will she learn from the experience? Jalissa wants the grand finale for her show to really bring the house down. Will she learn patience and perseverance? Read these stories to find out.

A boy and girl enjoy a winter day as they play in snow, ice skate, and catch snowflakes on their tongues. Told in rhyme.

An injured swallow leads Juliet to expose an international drug smuggling ring. Ages 10 and up.