Although he doesn't want to go camping with his fifth grade class, new kid Mark Chelmsley realizes he could prove himself to his science teacher Mr. Maxwell, who doesn't like rich kids. But soon, both teacher and student learn some lessons they'll never forget. Now in paperback.

A day spent with a young child at the beach is filled with many minor dramas, but Daddy lovingly finds a way to fix each problem. Pays tribute to a father's unconditional love and patience.--"School Library Journal." Full color.

A day spent with a young child at the beach is filled with many minor dramas, but Daddy finds a way to fix each problem, lovingly and patiently. This spot-on pairing of words and images is a warm, reassuring, and humorous tribute to dads everywhere. Illustrations.

A blind golden retriever plunges into the surf to rescue a drowning girl in this title in a new series by Andrew Clements which recounts amazing true stories of brave pets that save the lives of their masters. Full-color illustrations.

Newspapers often recount inspiring true stories about brave pets who save their masters' lives. Now bestselling author Andrew Clements has retold some of these stories in simple language for the very earliest of emergent readers. Full color.

Anyone who has struggled to conquer something seemingly impossible can relate to Abby's challenge—in order to avoid being held back in school, she must move from lazy indifference to responsibility. This timeless tale of conquering obstacles and personal growth is just a small part of this story’s appeal. This is the story of two children who must learn who they are and what to belie ...

From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words. Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up

MEET JAKE DRAKE, BULLY BUSTER. When Jake was three years old at Miss Lulu's Dainty Diaper Day Care Center, what did he know about bullies? Nothing. But he learned fast! Why? Because Jake was kind of smart and not a tattletale, and he had no big brother to protect him. He was a perfect bully magnet. But everything changed the year Jake was in second grade. That's when SuperBully Link Baxter move ...

Jake discovers hes a natural comedian and sets out to make the stone-faced new student teacher crack a smile--with disastrous results. Illustrations.

Absolutely delightful, this book with its familiar setting and scenario will be a hit with young readers.

Mrs. Snavin looked right past all those waving hands. She looked right at me and she smiled and said, I think I'll have Jake take it. Then Mrs. Snavin said, but be sure to hurry right back, Jake, because we're going to work on our number-line project, and you have to be my special computer helper, okay? And I could feel every kid in the class looking at me. They weren't saying anything. They weren ...

Cara Landry has the worst teacher in the school, and tells everyone about Mr. Larson in her own fifth-grade classroom newspaper, "The Landry News". When the principal gets wind of the article and wants Mr. Larson fired, a town-wide debate on the First Amendment is sparked. B&W illustrations.

For Hart Evans, being the most popular kid in sixth grade has its advantages. Kids look up to him, and all the teachers let him get away with anything -- all the teachers except the chorus director, Mr. Meinert. When Hart's errant rubber band hits Mr. Meinert on the neck during chorus practice, it's the last straw for the chorus director, who's just learned he's about to lose his job due to budget ...

Don't miss the changes that both Greg and Maura have on each other. Great character development throughout the story's events.

Clements presents inspiring true stories about brave pets who save their masters' lives in this new series for the very youngest of readers. Carol and Ray adopt a homeless kitten, naming him Ringo. Later, Ringo saves their lives when he alerts them to a leaking gas pipe. Full-color illustrations.

Twelve-year-old Natalie has written a story her best friend says is good enough to publish. But how can two sixth graders conquer the tough world of children's publishing? Illustrations.

Two remarkable dogs star in an amazing tale of courage, as told by bestselling author Clements, and beautifully illustrated by Beier. Full color.

A mystery, a school story, and an adventure all wrapped up in one book. Great past-meets-present-and-influences-future plot!