Most Popular Books by Gail Herman

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Jen must share her room with her little sister, Lucy. When Lucy starts taking over, Jen decides it''s time to put some distance between herself and her new roommate! With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Measurement/Distance)

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun science books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. While trying to dig a pool for themselves, Ryan and Kate discover a very large, old bone-right in their own backyard! Amazingly, it turns out to be the fossilized bone of a Woolly Mammoth! Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Woolly Mammoths)

"Little Mouse. Big Lion. Big, big trouble. Who will save the mouse? Who will save the lion?" This simple retelling of the classic Aesop fable will be a treat for kids and their parents as an adventurous mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds--like rescuing the King of the Jungle. With big, bold illustrations by Lisa McCue and large type, this Early Step into Reading book is perfect for kids just beginning to learn how to read.

A young girl''s lucky ring helps her be the perfect flower girl in her sister''s wedding.

Lucky is a very hungry puppy, so he sniffs and sniffs and digs and digs. He finds lots of things--a jump rope, an old sock, a smelly shoe, and finally, a bone!

When Lucky''s owner goes to school, where will Lucky go? Who will he meet? Find out in this fun-filled Level 2 reader.

From the most trusted brand of leveled readers, this Step 1 Step into Reading book is perfect for back-to-school and features an adorable dinosaur world that looks a lot like ours. Who’s ready to go back to school? Little Dinosaur is! This simple Step 1 book will help your eager little dinosaur get ready. Though his friend Spikey teases him, Little Dinosaur is first in line for the school bus on the first day of school. Will Spikey learn to get ready as well as Little Dinosaur does, or will he miss the bus? Perfect for first-day jitters or for any parent wanting a model of good behavior for the occasionally trying getting-ready-for-school hour! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

When Scooby and his friends go out for pizza on Valentine''s Day, he is upset that the pizza is heart-shaped until he meets lovely little Prissy, so when Prissy disappears, he has no choice but to try to find her.

Who''s been sleeping in Otto''s bed? Otto the cat is not amused when a slobbery but lovable dog moves in and takes over everything—from his water bowl to his favorite chair—in this delightful story about friendship and sharing. Featuring a super-simple vocabulary this All Aboard Reading book includes 24 flash cards.

A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event—the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps—six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to humiliating anti-Jewish laws, then to ghettos all over Eastern Europe, and ultimately to the Final Solution. She presents just enough information for an elementary-school audience in a readable, well-researched book that covers one of the most horrible times in history. This entry in the New York Times best-selling series contains eighty carefully chosen illustrations and sixteen pages of black and white photographs suitable for young readers.

Boys and girls ages 4-6 will scare themselves silly with this Step 2 featuring the adventures of Sulley and his one-eyed friend Mike from the computer-animated Disney/Pixar blockbuster Monsters, Inc.

Exhausted at the end of her busiest time of year, Fira, a light-talent fairy, must cope with an illness among the fireflies and train three rambunctious new fairies so that other Never Land fairies can do their work.

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Missing sunglasses? Stolen sunscreen? And the beach blanket is sandy and wet! Can Jack solve the mystery and find out what is going on? Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Tides)

After losing her panpipes, shy Trill convinces some other music-talent fairies to try less traditional instruments in the upcoming Oceanside Symphony concert.

The gang is helping to build a playground. But is it haunted? There is a full moon and howling at night! Zoinks! Only Scooby-Doo and the gang can solve this mystery.

Themes: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo Books. In 1981, the world is moving forward, especially for Rob Baker. He''s starting his first job at a record store. Plus, excitement abounds when a woman is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time. Rob''s family situation reflects the changing times too. Can he and his family withstand the resulting pressures at home? Or will the stress prove too much for them to handle? Help readers explore a variety of topics with this captivating collection of fiction books. These stories will expose striving teen readers to a wide range of genres, including sports, thrillers, dystopian, science fiction, suspense, supernatural, horror, historical fiction, and more. Books are written specifically with a shorter length and accessible level to ensure reading success.

Olivia surprises everyone -- even herself -- when she wins the starring role in the Fairy School play. How can shy, quiet Olivia play the lead when she never even talks above a whisper? With a little practice and a lot of help from her friends, of course!

Kids love games. Kids love stories. Together, they form an irresistible combination. The Let''s Read and Play series of interactive storybooks features some of the best-selling products from Hasbro, longtime experts on children''s play -- the same ones parents and even grandparents may have played with! These books featuring time-honored toys/games, combined with sturdy, laminated pages, make a perfect playtime companion for children ages 3 and up. CANDY LAND is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2003 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

When her class begins to study baby animals to learn about nature on Earth-Below, Trina''s little chick seems unhappy, and she fears she will receive a bad grade.

Learn more about what climate change means and how it''s affecting our planet. The earth is definitely getting warmer. There''s no argument about that, but who or what is the cause? And why has climate change become a political issue? Are humans at fault? Is this just a natural development? While the vast majority of scientists who study the environment agree that humans play a large part in climate change, there is a counterargument. Author Gail Herman presents both sides of the debate in this fact-based, fair-minded, and well-researched book that looks at the subject from many perspectives, including scientific, social, and political.

When Derek Jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the New York Yankees. Jeter earned the attention of major league scouts in high school and was drafted to the New York Yankees in 1992. Named Rookie of the Year, he helped the Yankees win the World Series five times, and became team captain in 2003. With his good looks, easygoing personality, and sense of humor, Derek has always been a fan favorite. Retiring from baseball in 2014, Derek Jeter leaves behind a legacy.

It''s time to cheer for the inspiring athletes of the Paralympic Games! As the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren''t your typical athletes. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Participants from all around the world vie for the gold medal in a variety of sports, including archery, basketball, swimming, speed skating, and ice hockey. Author Gail Herman highlights their achievements, describes how these athletes train--both mentally and physically--for the games, and gives the reader a better understanding of what makes the Paralympic Games one of the world''s most viewed sporting events.

Fira is a take-charge light-talent fairy, who never asks for help. So when all the fireflies come down with the firefly flu, who organizes light for Pixie Hollow? Fira. When three new light-talent fairies arrive on the same day, who volunteers to look after them? Fira. And when the mining-talent fairies set off on their monthly expedition into the underground caves, who lights the way? Fira, of course. But she''s exhausted, and the deeper the miners go, the more her glow flickers and fades. Fira''s full moon may turn out to be her darkest hour!

Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction? Find out the real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo.

Scooby-Doo, Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy are all trapped in a spooky castle surrounded by ghosts, witches, and mummies with no way out.

Elliot trusts Gertie to be part of a plan to return E.T. to a spaceship.

Myka can spot an ant carrying a crumb in a faraway field. She can see an inchworm sliding along a twig in a distant wood. She’s a brave-hearted, sharpeyed fairy scout. Then one morning Myka thinks she spots something dangerous and sounds an alarm—a false alarm. Now Myka’s no longer so sure of herself. She’s starting to think something is wrong with her eyes, but she doesn’t want anyone to know. Can Myka count on her other senses to help her fool everyone?

The gang heads to a farm to pick vegetables for Thanksgiving dinner, but Daphne, Velma, and Fred seem to have turned into pumpkinhead monsters!

Scooby-Doo and the gang are going on a road trip, but Yikes! Suddenly everything turns spooky when a thunderstorm forces the gang to stay overnight at the "Creepy Motel." Is it really haunted? Find out in a new Scooby-Doo Reader.

Dulcie the fairy, who likes to work hard as head baker for Queen Clarion, reluctantly takes a vacation.

Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. Jake is the best athlete in his class. Everyone wants him on their team for Color Day! But then Jake trips and gets badly hurt. How can he help his team win with a broken leg? With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Baking).

NOTHING RATTLES SILVERMIST. She’s the calmest water-talent fairy around, and as cool as a deep mountain lake. But then an “unlucky” white ladybug lands on Silvermist’s head, and her orderly world goes topsy-turvy. She’s never been the type of fairy to lose things or have accidents or make mistakes . . . until now. Silvermist doesn’t believe in bad luck and silly old fairy superstitions. But all her troubles began after she found the white ladybug. Could the other fairies be right? Is Silvermist really under a curse?

An entertaining biography of the man behind Stuart Little and Charlotte''s Web, two of the best loved children''s books of all time. Learn about E.B. White''s exciting life in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series! Today, most people remember E. B. White as the beloved children''s book author who gave us Charlotte''s Web and Stuart Little, but did you know that most of his career was spent writing for famous magazines like The New Yorker? His lifelong dream to write a children''s book about a mouse would take years to get published before it became the classic book we know and love today. A few years later, White would publish yet another children''s book inspired by a pig he had raised and a spider whose webs he loved to admire in his barn.

Buzz kicks off the action at the Kixtown Junior Karate Tournament, with a little help from kid reporter Isobel Taft. As the karate kids compete, Buzz helps Isobel master contractions. Kick it up in the All-Star Challenge and you’ll earn a black belt!

"Strike – you’re out!" "He’s safe!" "Homerun!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball''s biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball''s greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America’s Pastime to life.

The gang is stuck indoors because of a spooky storm.

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy find themselves in the school theater where Fred, Velma, and Daphne act very strange.