New Releases by Stacia Deutsch

Through insightful analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and exclusive interviews, gain a deeper understanding of Emma Stone’s life, career, and impact on popular culture. From her breakthrough roles in teen comedies to her critically acclaimed performances in award-winning dramas, Emma Stone has become a household name. Whether you fell in love with her alongside Penn Badgley in Easy A, celebrated her time in the Marvel universe in Amazing Spider-Man, or found her dancing into your heart in La La Land, Emma is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and beloved actors, and this book explores all the roles in her filmography and her impact on the wider culture. Emma covers every facet of the actor’s career, including: A recounting of her earliest roles and how Emma made the jump from child actor on stage and TV to roles in blockbusters like Superbad and Zombieland An exploration of her transition into more adult film roles that allowed her to show off her versatility, like her award-winning turn in The Favourite Deep dives into her many award nominations and wins, her best fashion moments, and her place in modern pop culture A look at what’s next for Emma Stone—including reclaiming her own name, Emily, as her star continues to rise If you are an Emma Stone fan eager to know more about your favorite star, this book delivers with style.

Celebrate Hanukkah with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9! Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is also called the Festival of Lights. For thousands of years, Jewish people have celebrated Hanukkah by lighting candles, chanting prayers, and playing games! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun. So many ways to get festive—Discover how Hanukkah is celebrated by different people around the world with songs, gifts, and gatherings. Celebrate at home—Kids will explore Hanukkah customs with included activities like making your own stained-glass menorah decoration and learning how to play dreidel. Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Hanukkah to life. Discover Why We Celebrate Hanukkah! Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine''s Day? Or why we wear green on St. Patrick''s Day? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!

This collection of stories and poems by sixteen Jewish writers portrays the magic of Hanukkah for each person who celebrates it, as well as what it means to be Jewish. Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope. Cheer on a young baker as he tries to make sufganiyot from a family recipe. Learn about code breakers in England during World War II. Imagine hosting a refugee cousin or finding long-lost relatives. In this anthology, characters make discoveries, connect with family and friends, and mourn loved ones. Encompassing a range of genres and experiences, there’s something for readers of all faiths in the illuminating pages of The Festival of Lights.

Ghost stories from America''s Valley of the Sun have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Phoenix, Arizona! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that the booming, modern metropolis of Phoenix is a city filled with ghosts? Like the spirits who haunt the Smurthwaite House, which sits on the grounds of Phoenix''s oldest cemetery? Or the restless souls who linger within the walls of Phoenix''s Mystery Castle, old train depots, and eerie historic mansions? Can you believe the mysterious Hohokam tribe, whose people once inhabited the Pueblo Grande Ruins and later vanished, may not have vanished after all? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Phoenix forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

"The world of LEGO NINJAGO is changing as many legendary realms have suddenly combined into one world! The adventures of Sora and Arin take readers on an amazing journey across the lush world of Dragons Rising, the newest LEGO NINJAGO animated series."--

This Step into Reading collection features five LEGO City leveled readers, featuring careers including firefighters, handy persons, police, and veterinarians. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

FINDING THEIR MISSING GRANDMA WILL BE NO SMALL FEAT! Rubi and her much more daring--and skateboard-obsessed--brother, Quinn, are visiting their grandmother on beautiful Vashon Island for the weekend. It''s the first time they''ve taken the ferry from Seattle by themselves. But weirdly, when they arrive, Nana is nowhere to be found! Then their Uncle James lets them in on a little secret: Bigfoot may have been spotted! And their Nana isn''t any old grandma--she''s the most famous Bigfoot hunter around! Trouble is, Nana should''ve returned by now. And nobody in all of Puget Sound has seen her! At least... nobody human. Rubi and Quinn will have to follow the footprints (and scat!), crack the clues, and rely on each other to find their Nana and bring her home... that is, unless Bigfoot finds them first !

Mysteries seem to follow Jessie wherever she goes. Mysteries seem to follow Jessie wherever she goes. Jessie Alden thinks her days of solving mysteries are over. With her new role at the student newspaper, as well as classes, friends, and boys, there''s a lot to keep up with. And Jessie always likes to be prepared. But when a new boy at school comes to her with information about strange things taking place at his parent’s business, and she also finds out the club she’s writing her first feature on seems to know something about it, Jessie realizes her story is much bigger than she thought—and she can’t help but get to the bottom of it.

A mysterious hacker is on the loose in Greenfield. A mysterious hacker is on the loose in Greenfield. When an embarrassing message between Charla and Daniel goes out to the whole class, Jessie finds herself stuck between her feuding best friends. As she helps Charla investigate how this happened, they find that someone has been tampering with Charla''s lawyer mom''s computer, and it could spell trouble for her mom’s legal case. In order to keep the culprit from walking free, Jessie and Charla need Daniel’s help. But when some messages go out, they’re hard to take back.

Ghost stories from America''s most infamous prison have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky island of Alcatraz! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know a ghost nurse wanders the halls in search of prisoners to heal? Or that nobody has ever escaped from Alcatraz...and lived to tell the tale? Can you believe Cell 14D is haunted by a mysterious, red-eyed monster? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Alcatraz and have you sleeping with the light on!

Jessie''s next article for the school paper is taking a dramatic turn. When a traveling theater production comes to town, Jessie is excited to write a profile of its star, a talented performer who grew up in Greenfield and is making a big splash around the world. But when the performer goes missing days before the show is set to make its debut, Jessie realizes that something big is going on behind the scenes. If she wants to score a celebrity interview, she''s going to have to solve a mystery first.

Ghost stories from Tampa, Florida have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Burlington comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Oaklawn Cemetery for a glimpse of the ghost of Vincent Martinez de Yeor. Or catch a spectral show at the Tampa Theater. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Ghost stories from Bisbee, Arizona have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Prescott comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Loretto Academy, but keep your eye out for the ghosts of students from long ago. Or walk into Zacatecas Canyon and risk bumping into the Woman in White. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Ghost stories from Virginia City, Nevada have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Virginia City comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Wander into Six Mile Canyon, but keep your eye out for the ghost of old Jack Davis. Or check into the International Hotel for a glimpse of guests who checked in but never checked out. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Interesting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 about American history Kids don''t need long, boring textbooks to learn about history. Starting with America''s earliest inhabitants in 20,000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, American History for Kids helps them explore America''s past through memorable and exciting facts that they will love to share. This engaging look at American history for kids age 8-12 includes: 500 facts—This book introduces kids to many of the incredible things that have happened in America, one informative tidbit at a time. The complete timeline—Kids will learn all about important people, places, and events across thousands of years of American history. A leg up on learning—These facts provide kids with a head start on the topics they''ll be covering in class, plus things they might not learn in school. Help history come alive with the incredible facts inside this top choice among American history books.

Discover the life of Jim Henson—a story about being creative and trying new things for kids ages 6 to 9 Jim Henson was the talented puppeteer who made some of the most famous puppets of all time—the Muppets. Before he created Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Oscar the Grouch, and many other well-known characters, Jim was an ambitious kid who loved trying new things and using his imagination. He learned how to make puppets and went on to invent new ways in which puppets could be used in TV and movies. Explore how Jim Henson went from being a creative young boy growing up in Mississippi to an award-winning writer, director, and puppeteer loved by the entire world. Independent reading—This Jim Henson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jim''s life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Learn more about how Jim Henson created lasting change in the world of puppets and in the lives of so many kids. How will Jim''s big imagination inspire you? Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Fred Rogers, Walt Disney, Stan Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Albert Einstein.

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Amelia Earhart—a story about daring to be different Amelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane—and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn''t afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn''t think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight. Independent reading—This Amelia Earhart biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Amelia''s life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Find out how Amelia made the world a better place for future generations of pilots. How will Amelia''s hard work and love of adventure inspire you? Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Selena Quintanilla, Frida Kahlo, Helen Keller, and Jane Goodall.

Join Miradero''s favorite PALs as they explore the frontier and beyond in the third installment of an adventurous original fiction chapter book series inspired by DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free. Friends fight sometimes, but they always make up...right? Lucky, Pru, and Abigail love being at Palomino Bluffs Riding Academy. They''re learning tons of new riding skills, spending so much time with their horses, and making a bunch of new friends. But lately those new friends have been arguing a lot. Headmaster Perkins decides to hold a scavenger hunt for the students, promising a mystery grand prize for the team that finishes first. The PALs and their friends are all excited until they find out that their chosen teams will be split up and they''ll have to work with the people they''ve been fighting with. Will the PALs be able to convince their unlikely teammates to work together, or will their hopes of winning the scavenger hunt be blown away? DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2020 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation''s Spirit Riding Free with this adventurous new series, written in letter format, featuring the innermost thoughts of all of Miradero''s best PALs--Pru, Abigail, and Lucky! Dear Friend, The PALs are splitting up for spring break! Pru''s staying in Miradero to help her dad on the range, Abigail is visiting her fancy cousin, and Lucky is going on vacation to Destiny Falls with her dad and new stepmom. As if being apart isn''t weird enough, nothing over break is going as expected! Pru needs to run a children''s rodeo by herself, Abigail''s cousin Ariella doesn''t want to spend time with her, and Lucky''s cousin Julian keeps hinting that Lucky''s family might want to extend their visit to Destiny Falls...permanently! Not being together is hard, but we''re still there for one another through it all. PALs Forever!Pru, Abigail, and Lucky DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

When the girls split up during spring break, Pru must run a children''s rodeo by herself on the range, Abigail is at odds with her fancy cousin Ariella, and Lucky worries that her dad and new stepmom may want to move away from Miradero.

Abigail''s diary - "Dear Diary, Can you believe Lucky, Pru, and I finally made it to our first Frontier Fillies Jamboree? It''s going to be three whole days of riding, bonding, and tons of Fillies traditions! There are badges we can earn, but there''s one prize I''m most excited for...the Hungerford Heart. At the end of the Jamboree, everyone votes to give the trophy to the herd of Fillies who best uphold Frontier Fillies values. I KNOW my herd deserves it, but I don''t know if we stand a chance. My annoying little brother, Snips, has shown up, and he''s about to ruin EVERYTHING! Wish us luck! Abigail". -- Back cover.

Sophia and her coding club BFFs have the best time together. Sure, they work on coding projects, but they also gossip about crushes, eat cookies, and act silly. Now they''re about to participate in their first robot hackathon--a full day of coding robots and meeting other coders--so it''s time to step up their game! But when a change of plans threatens to tear their group apart, will Sophia and her friends have one another''s backs, or are they destined for an epic fail? They know that coding is all about teamwork and problem solving--maybe friendship is, too!

Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation''s Spirit Riding Free with this new series, written in diary format, featuring the innermost thoughts of Abigail Stone as she adventures with her best friends, Lucky and Pru! Dear Diary, Can you believe Lucky, Pru, and I finally made it to our first Frontier Fillies Jamboree? It''s going to be three whole days of riding, bonding, and tons of Fillies traditions! There are badges we can earn, but there''s one prize I''m most excited for...the Hungerford Heart. At the end of the Jamboree, everyone votes to give the trophy to the herd of Fillies who best uphold Frontier Fillies values. I KNOW my herd deserves it, but I don''t know if we stand a chance. My annoying little brother, Snips, has shown up, and he''s about to ruin EVERYTHING! Wish us luck! Abigail

The brown house at the end of Shaker Street is a bit shady. Everyone who moves in gets scared off. Liv is convinced the house is haunted by the ghost of its late owner, General Pablo Carlos, Michael doesn''t buy it, and Leo want nothing to do with ghosts! One thing''s for certain, something fishy is going on. The Mysterious Makers set to making a ghost detector to determine just what''s behind the spirit on Shaker Street. Real-life makers can keep the fun going and create their own detector and levitating ghost with instructions at the end of the book, and a glossary and reader questions make this a great choice.

Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation''s Spirit Riding Free with this new series, written in diary format, featuring the innermost thoughts of Pru Granger as she adventures with her best friends, Lucky and Abigail! Dear Diary, Can you believe Lucky, Abigail and I are traveling to a circus exhibition with El Circo dos Grillos? It''s supposed to be the most spectacular event, with tons of circuses performing their best acts and sharing in amazing traditions. I''ll even get do my clown act...but I''m feeling a bit nervous about it. I wish Dad and Mom were here to help me out. Especially now, since this girl Catalina keeps acting like her clown performance is going to be better than mine. I know it''s not a competition, but it''s sure starting to feel that way. It''ll just have to be my best performance EVER! Here goes nothing!Pru DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free ©2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Kaitlyn and Noah are arch-rivals at their summer camp. But when they start to see double, they must work together to get to the bottom of the strangely replicating counselors and save the camp from the Scaremaster, who seems to be pulling the strings from inside the pages of his creepy book.

Emma is excited to spend a weekend away with her best friend Samantha and her cousins for an epic sleepover. But things take a turn for the spooky when Emma''s new book shows it has a mind of its own, and weaves a story starring Emma and some cousins hiding a very creepy secret!

Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation''s Spirit Riding Free with this new series, written in diary format, featuring the innermost thoughts of Lucky Prescott as she adventures with her best friends, Pru and Abigail! Dear Diary, This summer is turning out to be so weird. After I broke Aunt Cora''s expensive glass bottle, I was sure I''d be working all summer just to buy her a new one. That''s when Pru, Abigail, and I decided to start our very own PALs Adventure Camp to earn some money and babysit youngsters around town! But now my con boy cousin, Julian, is visiting Miradero, and he left me to take care of his little brother, Oliver! I can''t tell if Oliver is a mini Julian-in-training or just a quiet kid, but one thing''s for sure: Julian is definitely up to his old tricks again.... More soon! Lucky

It''s bestie vs. bestie… Suki is assigned to run the student council Valentine''s Day fundraiser at school with JJ: her former bestie turned worst enemy. He and Suki have been ultra-competitive about everything for years—there''s no way they can work together. In fact, they almost immediately resolve to hold competing fundraisers. Meanwhile, Suki longs for a dog, but her parents won''t let her get one. Befriending a stray at the park (who she names Cinnamon Bun) leads her to volunteer at the local animal shelter, which becomes her new home away from home. But then the fundraiser gets out of control, and the shelter might close. Suki is determined to save the day, but she can’t do it alone… and will she ever get a dog of her own?