Most Popular Books by Patricia Lakin

Do you know how comics, graphic novels, and manga came to be? Or that they have their roots in cave drawings? Did you know that Benjamin Franklin is credited as having the first cartoon in an American newspaper? Ever wonder who put the fun in the Fun

From award-winning author Patricia Lakin and Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Brian Floca comes a collectible boxed set with six Level 1 Ready-to-Reads starring the adorable hamsters, Max and Mo. Follow along as they go on their exciting classroom adventures! From their first day of school to making Halloween masks to celebrating the 100th day of school, join the fun-loving classroom hamsters Max and Mo as they make crafts, build a snowman, and more! This sweet boxed set includes: Max & Mo’s First Day of School Max & Mo Go Apple Picking Max & Mo Make a Snowman Max and Mo’s Halloween Surprise Max & Mo’s Science Fair Surprise Max & Mo’s 100th Day of School

"Mo the lovable tow truck likes to mambo while he works. When ten cars get stuck in a snowstorm, Mo has to mambo faster than ever before to get them out!"--

Looks at different kinds of food and drink and related customs around the world, including tea in Russia, hot dogs in the United States, and baklava in Greece.

Miss Yoo, the school nurse, deals with everything from chicken pox to a severe allergic reaction.

When Max and Mo, two class hamsters, return to school and are placed in the Art Room, they use supplies found there to spell out their names for the students. Includes directions for making a nametag using household items.

Describes some of the creative and subversive tactics the United States used to win the Revolutionary War, including sending secret messages, using invisible ink, and devloping ciphers.

Simple text describes how Harry Houdini, born Ehrich Weiss, worked hard to become a great magician.

Big brother Aaron, on the verge of leaving home for a class field trip, gives young Benji firm instructions to leave his things alone while he is gone, but then Aaron finds himself missing his little brother on the trip.

Stuart Little accidentally flies off in the model airplane that he and his brother George have been building.

Max and Mo are tired of eating corn. Luckily the big ones -- the kids -- just went apple picking. Everyone knows you can make applesauce with apples, but is there anything else you can make with them? [Résumé de l''éditeur].

Max and Mo, the art room hamsters, decide to use the students'' supplies to prepare their own Halloween costumes. Includes instructions for making a paper Halloween mask.

Examines the similarities and differences in art around the world reflecting a variety of cultures

Puzzle book featuring Inspector Puzzle, with deer-stalker and magnifying glass.

A biography of Steve Jobs: visionary, entrepreneur, inventor, and cofounder of Apple.

A little girl tells of her drive to the dump with Grammy.

Four crocodile friends enjoy a snowy day of sledding.

Examines the similarities and differences in families around the world.