Best Selling Books by Trisha Speed Shaskan

If you were a minute, you would measure time. You could wake people up, end a race, or bake a tasty pizza. What else could you do if you were a minute?

To fly, fairies fan and flutter their wings. But they need a flying phrase too. Will first-time fliers Flick and Flack find it?

A detailed and timely examination of the complex relationships between China and the nations of the Middle East, from a Chinese perspective. The Editor-in-Chief, Yang Guang is Director of the Institute of West Asian and African Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; President of the Chinese Society of the Middle East. Published by China specialists Paths International in association with Social Sciences Academic Press (China).

Q and Ray are stepping up to the plate! Q just joined a baseball team. Ray would rather be reading. But when someone steals a famous signed baseball, they both put their skills to use. Everyone''s a suspect—even teachers! Will Q and Ray catch the crook? Or will the sleuths strike out?

The Mola Lisa is missing! Someone sneaky has stolen the world''s most famous painting. Good thing Q and Ray are on the case! These second-grade critters are Elm Tree Elementary''s best crime solvers. Ray loves magic and stinky cheese. Q loves disguises and surprises. But can the super sleuths outwit an art thief?

"Introduces the concept of point of view through retellings of five classic fairy tales - ''Cinderella,'' ''Jack and the Beanstalk,'' ''The Little Mermaid,'' ''Goldilocks and the Three Bears,'' and ''Little Red Riding Hood'' - by the stories'' supporting characters"--

"Introduces the concept of point of view through retellings of five classic fairy tales - ''Beauty and the Beast,'' ''Snow White,'' ''Rapunzel,'' ''Sleeping Beauty,'' and ''The Frog Prince'' - by the stories'' supporting characters"

"Betty can''t wait to be a first-grade witch. But on the first day of school, her classmates start calling her ''Itty Bitty'' because she''s small and still uses her kinder-broom. Betty doesn''t like the nickname--or how it makes her feel itty-bitty inside. So she comes up with a BIG idea to prove herself: winning the Halloween Dash"--Provided by publisher.

Citizenship week is coming. Read inside to find out if Jade, Olive, and Kelly can work together to better their community.

Fun illustrations explain the meanings of some compound words.

Primary math concepts are introduced using creative examples, easy-to-understand text and art illustration.

OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

OF COURSE you think I did a horrible thing by eating Little Red Riding Hood and her granny. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

A basic introduction to the concept of fractions.

These entertaining and fun math books are perfect for reading aloud, or for reading alone. Primary math concepts are introduced using creative examples, easy to understand text and engaging art illustration.

An octopus tells what it is like to live in the deep, dark sea in this fact-filled book.

Whether reading aloud or reading alone, readers will learn about the eight parts of speech, figures of speech, and important elements of grammar in this entertaining book.

The reader slowly discovers who Anna is as she draws a picture of herself.

Explains what onomatopoeia is and how it is used in sentences.

Tips and tools for writing your own graphic novel.

OF COURSE you think we messed things up terribly, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don''t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

There''s a new kid on the basketball court, and his name is Jude. He makes everyone laugh by making up funny nicknames. But when Jude starts playing unfairly, will Chris, Diego, and Ty stop playing with him?

Q and Ray can''t wait to see the famous Elm Tree Park meteorite at the science center. But a new mystery sends them over the moon! Somebody has stolen the meteorite and left behind a fake. The second-grade sleuths are ready to launch an investigation. The Q & Ray duo live in a town populated by animals—and they''re the city''s top crime busters. Their second graphic mystery includes lots of laughs and a lesson about space rocks.

Princesses Violet, Daisy, and Rose put on Fancy clothes, prepare special treats, and decorate their table before sitting down to a tea party.

After a trip to the zoo Dennis wants a pet in addition to his dog Snips, but when he considers the challenges of housing a giraffe or an octopus, he has second thoughts.

When the young wizard Marconi magically packs his school bag every morning, it gives him exactly what he will need and it knows when he will need it.

"One animal has a long, sleek body. The other animal''s body is short and chubby. Do you know the differences between a dolphin and a porpoise?"--P. [4] of cover.

Describes what brass instruments are, the various types, and what makes each one unique.

It''s Ava''s birthday, but she can''t find any friends to swim with.

Explains what alliteration is and how it is used in sentences.

When George finds a treasure map next to his bed one special morning, he follows it through his neighborhood finding a surprise at each spot marked X.

Describes what plural words are and provides examples of how they are used.

Learn all about capital letters and how they are used--

Since Princess Bella loves shapes, the cook makes a very special cake for her birthday that includes trapezoids, rectangles, rhombuses and parallelograms.

One morning, Sally finds a ticket next to her bed but does not know what it is for until she takes a walk with her parents, looking for clues.