Most Popular Books by Trisha Speed Shaskan

If you were a times sign, you would multiply things. You could make more tricycle tires, alien eyes, or bunches of balloons. What else could you do if you were a times sign?

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?

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).

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

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

"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"--

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?

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.

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...

Hedgehog Quillan Hedgson, a.k.a Q, and rat Ray Ratzburg are second-grade students and sleuths who use handwriting analysis and photographic evidence to solve the case of a stolen autographed baseball.

"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.

"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"

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...

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.

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

Describes what contractions are and provides examples of them used in different words.

A basic introduction to the concept of fractions.

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

Introduces string instruments, including the violin, double bass, and harp.

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

Fun illustrations explain the meanings of some compound words.

Tips and tools for writing your own graphic novel.

An introduction to percussion instruments.

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...

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.

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?

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.

Camden loves to play basketball with his mother, and while he plays he wonders if he dribbles better than an ostrich, runs faster than a cheetah or jumps as high as a frog.

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

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.

"Quillan Hedgeson, a hedgehog, and Raymond Ratzburg, a rat, are students (and crime solvers) at Elm Tree Elementary school. When a famous local meteorite goes missing, Q and Ray set out to solve the case, using their wits and a series of disguises"--

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

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

"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.

If you were a plus sign, you would add things together. You could add people and animals. You could add up and down or side to side. What else could you do if you were a plus sign?