Megan: 1988 books

Did you know that a Saguaro cactus can live for more than 200 years and grow as tall as 50 feet (15 meters)? Readers will discover how these desert giants are used for shelter by animals such as woodpeckers and owls, and provide food for animals such as bats and other small mammals. This captivating...

From croaking frogs and quacking ducks to floating lily pads and buzzing dragonflies, ponds are bursting with life. Dynamic photographs and descriptive text help budding young scientists discover the plants and animals that live in these freshwater ecosystems.

Caring for Earth is everyone’s job! Readers will discover some of the different ways they can have a positive impact on the environment. From planting trees and eating locally grown foods, to “pre-cycling” and protecting animal habitats, children will learn to take personal responsibility for...

Jump-start a Judy Moody collection with this uber-cool compilation of books 1 and 2. As more and more kids are feeling the Moody mania — it’s time to offer a head start on the adventures that earned the feisty third-grader a place in readers’ hearts. Featured in this Judy Moody bonanza...

Ella Coach has one wish: revolution. Her mother died working in a sweatshop, and Ella wants every laborer in the Blue Kingdom to receive fairer treatment. But to make that happen, she'll need some high-level support... Prince Dash Charming has one wish: evolution. The Charming Curse forced generations...

Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion and now she has a mood ring to prove it! But will "Madame M" (for Moody) be correct in her predictions in this fourth book in the bestselling series? Judy's mood ring has Extra Special Powers, which have put Judy in a predicting mood. But when...

Where would the world be without Judy Moody? Watch her whip the planet into shape in the third in the bestselling Judy Moody series. Judy's learning about the environment in class. When she hears about the threats to the rainforest and endangered species – not to mention her own family's...

Busy with their Around-the-World class project, Judy is learning about Italy with her best friends Rocky and Frank Pearl. But will the arrival of the magnifico Amy Namey make Judy forget all about her old friends? Judy Moody has a double! Amy Namey is exactly like Judy – same-same – and...

An introduction to the elephant, one of the Big Five wild animals. This book looks at the elephant’s physical characteristics, its daily activities, and its family life and home ranges. The book also talks about the conservation of elephants. This book contains a Glossary and an Index.  The...

An introduction to the leopard, one of the Big Five wild animals. This book looks at the leopard’s physical characteristics, its territory, and its hunting and eating habits. The book also talks about the conservation of leopards. The book was written by a qualified South African Nature Conservationist...

An introduction to the lion, one of the Big Five wild animals. This book looks at the lion’s family life and territory, its daily activities and its physical characteristics. The book also talks about the conservation of lions. The book was written by a qualified South African Nature Conservationist...

Many insects work together to survive. Engaging text and exciting images help give readers a close-up look at bees, wasps, termites, and ants. They will discover how these insects organize their groups into a social order. Each insect plays a particular role within their group and cooperates in order to complete daily tasks and increase the group's chances of survival.

Books, books, books! Judy’s got books on the brain as she prepares for a totally RARE trivia competition. Has reading always been this exciting? Judy Moody is in it to win it. Win the Book Quiz Blowout, that is. Judy and her brother, Stink, are two-fifths of the Virginia Dare Bookworms, and they’ve...

Annie's broken up with Tyler and is trying to mend a broken heart. It doesn't help that he's now going out with snooty Kelsey. That's not all that's going on. Annie's roller derby coach has announced she will be selecting the best roller girls to form an all-star team. Annie really wants to be on it,...