Most Popular Books by Gail Herman

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).

Dinosaurs walk the earth once again in this story of adventure and danger.

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 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.

The wife of Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King was a civil rights leader in her own right, playing a prominent role in the African American struggle for racial equality in the 1960s. Here''s a gripping portrait of a smart, remarkable woman. Growing up in Alabama, Coretta Scott King graduated valedictorian from her high school before becoming one of the first African American students at Antioch College in Ohio. It was there that she became politically active, joining the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). After her marriage to Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta took part in the Civil Rights Movement. Following her husband''s assassination in 1968, she assumed leadership of the movement. Later in life she was an advocate for the Women''s Rights Movement, LGBT rights, and she worked to end apartheid in South Africa.

Once again, Ms. Frizzle gets her class right in the "thick" of things--this time, they''re right in the thick ooze of an underwater volcano''s magma chamber! As Arnold and Carlos watch from a raft above, the Magic School Bus "erupts" with the magma and lava, and lands atop a brand-new island! Full color.

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!

Ariel goes to Adella''s birthday party and sees her family.

On the last day of school Brad keeps running into bad luck, but by the end of the day he realizes that there is always a chance things will get better.

After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it''s no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The Great One." Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hockey was played forever. Known for his love for family and as a truly decent human being, Wayne Gretzky is revealed as more than a sports legend in this easy-to-read biography.

A compilation of three chapter books.

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.

During summer vacations, cousins Luke and Sarah help out at their grandparents'' petting zoo. But what happens when the animals get loose overnight? Can Luke and Sarah use their knowledge of animals and their awesome problem-solving skills to get the animals back to safety? Perfect for reluctant, challenged, and newly fluent readers, the Animal Planet Adventures chapter book series combines fun animal mysteries with cool nonfiction sidebars that relate directly to the stories, bringing the best of the animal world to young readers. With full-color illustrations and photographs throughout. Collect all of the Animal Planet Adventures, including Maddie and Atticus''s story Dolphin Rescue.

Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by millions. Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn''t officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarding. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world''s top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium. Gail Herman covers it all in a wonderful read--the highs, such as the 1980 US hockey team''s unexpected gold medal grab, as well as the lows, including the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan figure-skating scandal in 1994. Includes 80 black-and-white illustrations and a 16-page photo insert.

Ice hockey fans will pull on their skates and gear up for this Who HQ title about the Stanley Cup Finals--the National Hockey League''s championship games. Out of the thirty-two pro hockey teams that compete, only one can call itself the champion and proudly hoist up the Stanley Cup--the oldest sports trophy in the world! From the formation of the leagues and the crowning of the first championship-winning team, to the Rangers'' Stanley Cup curse and the uncertain fate of the teams during the Spanish flu epidemic, this book recounts the highs and lows of this exciting ice hockey series.

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)

Buzz Star joins his friends Michaela Fillups and Flip Franklin to cover the State Finals Junior Swim Meet for P-L-A-Y TV. As Michaela and Flip splash to first place, Buzz teaches them some helpful writing rules. Dive in to the All-Star Activity and you’ll bring home the gold medal!

Sam is excited to get his very first library card. He loves to read books, and now he can take them home with him. But Sam learns that having a library card means being responsible. Full color.

After making a huge mess in the storeroom, Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil persuade Pete to let three stray cats live in his pizza parlor.

Scooby-Doo investigates ghosts on a Louisiana island and finds zombies

Scooby-Doo investigates when all the donuts are gone from Doodles Donuts.

Scooby and Shaggy think the woods are haunted when the gang goes on a camping trip.

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang must try to stop the werewolf that invades the Midnight Madness Balloon Races.

While Scooby-Doo and the gang visit Fred''s Aunt Lucy, a lighthouse keeper, they must figure out how to stop the zombies that are terrorizing them.

Scooby-Doo and the gang try to track down little green aliens.

Scooby and Shaggy must solve the missing apple mystery.

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

When she learns that she will not be in the same class as her friends, Annie worries about starting second grade with a new teacher.

Scooby-Doo suspects that the Hex Girls, a rock group that pretends to be witches, is not pretending

Could you climb the world’s highest mountain? Thrill seekers and young explorers will love this inspiring Totally True Adventure. The peak of Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth—and one of the deadliest. Terrible storms stop climbers in their tracks! Avalanches tumble down! Brave adventurers disappear on the snowy slopes. Then Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay decide to climb. They come from different cultures, but their dream is the same. Can teamwork help them make it to the roof of the world? This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.

A lesson on similes and metaphors.

"Ariel''s sister Adella is having a birthday celebration. It''s going to be a fun-filled day complete with a birthday concert, and Ariel is excited about visiting her famiily. She only wishes Prince Eric could go, too. At the party, Adella wishes that Ariel could stay. That very moment, a rare solar eclipse hits, and Adella''s wish comes true! Will Ariel ever be able to break the spell and return to Eric--and her life as a human?"--P. [4] of cover.