Judy: 2015 books

What’s the difference between a friend and a fiend? Jake is so embarrassed by a reading circle blunder, he vows never to speak in class again. Abigail believes she can no longer trust one of her best friends. Their teenage cousins have turned into fiends. And on the perfect snow day, who jumps on Jake and washes his face in snow? And who rescues him?

Halloween is here. Parties, costumes, pumpkins. The Pee Wee Scouts listen to Mrs. Peters, their troop leader, tell them all about the holiday plans. First, a trip to Mr. Riley's pumpkin farm. Next, carving the pumpkins with a safe tool. Then, the big Halloween party! Molly Duff is so excited...

Molly Duff watches the clock on the classroom wall--tick, tick, tick. Nearly three o'clock. Time for Pee Wee Scouts! Troop 23 runs out of the classroom and down the stairs--clop, clop, clop. Tuesday is their meeting day. Molly can't wait. Today Mrs. Peters, their troop leader, will show them...

WIith a brand-new badge up for grabs, the Scouts set out to learn where their food comes from. Molly wants a garden of her own, so she gives her seeds plenty of sunlight, water, and . . . conversation? And while she waits for her veggies to sprout, a trip to a local farm turns out to be a lot funnier—and...

Priscilla Penelope Paxton is a witty ten year old whose interests and curiosity land her in, sometimes, sticky situations.Dance classes, Girl Scouts, school assignments, friends and hanging out at her family's drug store, and the local Piggly Wiggly would leave any other person with no time for anything...

Titanic. Just the name evokes tales of the doomed ship that have captivated people of all ages for more than 100 years. Early readers will enjoy this exciting account of the world's most famous disaster-at-sea and the discovery of it's remains many years later. Step 4 books are perfect for independent...

It’s another normal day in Alaska, where the beauty of the rugged landscape makes the hardships of winter worth enduring. This Northern life is good, you think, when suddenly—without warning—your world is ROCKED! The ground sways beneath your feet with sickening force. You’ve just been caught...

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers...

Tornadoes, also called twisters, have terrified people throughout history. Tornado winds are the strongest on Earth and can reach speeds of 300 miles or 500 kilometers per hour. In this captivating volume, students learn how, where, and when tornadoes are likely to form, and the damage they can inflict....

Libya is the third-largest state in Africa by area. Located in North Africa, it has no permanent rivers or streams, as the Sahara Desert covers most of the country. Yet just beneath the land's surface lie huge reserves of oil, which have provided vast wealth for Libya's political elite. Unfortunately,...

Slavery or freedom? The question of whether to make the United States a slave country or to make all people free was the question that pitted the states against each other in a brutal battle. In The Civil War: The Struggle that Divided America, readers ages 12-15 explore this conflict through the...

Millions of people enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. This engaging volume describes the steps that anglers take in catching small and large fish. Readers learn about catch-and-release fishing, regulations for keeping fish, and the cleaning, preserving, and cooking of the catch. The...

Readers of this book learn about hunter education, responsibility, planning hunts, hunting methods, and what tasks to perform after an animal is harvested. Big game hunters do not wipe out an entire population, and it’s illegal to hunt animals that are endangered. Instead, licensed hunters support...

"Rat's knees!" said Molly Duff. "School starts tomorrow."   Luckily, the Pee Wee Scouts have a meeting the next day. That's when they find out about the big surprise ahead.   At the Pee Wee weenie roast, their Scout leader, Mrs. Peters, tells them...