Books by James Preller
The Case of the Secret Valentine (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 3)
Second-grade sleuth Jigsaw Jones gets another opportunity to solve a bizarre mystery and join forces with his friend Mila to solve a baffling Valentine's Day puzzle. Original.
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A Pirate's Guide to First Grade
Arr! It's the first day of first grade, and it's all hands on deck for a young pirate and his crew. How much trouble can they get into? What will they do at recess? And, most important, what treasure awaits them at school?
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A Pirate's Guide to First Grade
Arr! It's the first day of first grade, and it's all hands on deck for a young pirate and his crew. How much trouble can they get into? What will they do at recess? And, most important, what treasure awaits them at school?
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Mighty Casey
The epic poem “Casey at the Bat” is recast for the T-ball set with much hilarity; this time, Casey comes out a winner!
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The Fall
by Albert Camus, James Preller, Chuck Hogan, Guillermo del Toro, Bethany Griffin, David Fulmer
Madeline Usher has been buried alive. The doomed heroine comes to the fore in this eerie reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." Gothic, moody, and suspenseful from beginning to end, The Fall is literary horror for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Asylum.
Madeline awakes in a coffin. And she was put there by her own twin brother. But how did it come to this? In short, non-chronological chapters, Bethany Griffin masterfully spins a haunting and powerful tale of this tragic heroine and the curse on the Usher family. The house itself is alive, and it will never let Madeline escape, driving her to madness just as it has all of her ancestors. But she won't let it have her brother, Roderick. She'll do everything in her power to save him—and try to save herself—even if it means bringing the house down around them.
With a sinister, gothic atmosphere and relentless tension to rival Poe himself, Bethany Griffin creates a house of horrors and introduces a whole new point of view on a timeless classic. Kirkus Reviews praised it in a starred review as "A standout take on the classic haunted-house tale replete with surprises around every shadowy corner."
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The Fall
by Albert Camus, James Preller, Chuck Hogan, Guillermo del Toro, Bethany Griffin, David Fulmer
2010, First Edition, Hardcover with dust jacket, 312 pages
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The Fall
by Albert Camus, James Preller, Chuck Hogan, Guillermo del Toro, Bethany Griffin, David Fulmer
From James Preller, the author of Bystander, another unflinching book about bullying and its fallout.
The summer before school starts, Sam's friend and classmate Morgan Mallen kills herself. Morgan had been bullied. Maybe she kissed the wrong boy. Or said the wrong thing. What about that selfie that made the rounds? Morgan was this, and Morgan was that. But who really knows what happened?
As Sam explores the events leading up to the tragedy, he must face a difficult and life-changing question: Why did he keep his friendship with Morgan a secret? And could he have done something-anything-to prevent her final actions?
This title has Common Core connections.
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The Fall
by Albert Camus, James Preller, Chuck Hogan, Guillermo del Toro, Bethany Griffin, David Fulmer
NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR • One of the most widely read novels of all time—from one of the best-known writers of all time—about a lawyer from Paris who brilliantly illuminates the human condition.
Elegantly styled, Camus' profoundly disturbing novel of a Parisian lawyer's confessions is a searing study of modern amorality.
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The Fall
by Albert Camus, James Preller, Chuck Hogan, Guillermo del Toro, Bethany Griffin, David Fulmer
When Richard Zale finds out that his best friend from his hometown of Wyanossing, Pennsylvania fell to his death from a cliff, the New York City actor returns home to find he is still attracted to Joey's sister Angela and certain that foul play was involved in his friend's death.
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The Fall
by Albert Camus, James Preller, Chuck Hogan, Guillermo del Toro, Bethany Griffin, David Fulmer
An innovative new perspective on the tragedy of teen suicide.
The summer before school starts, Sam's friend and classmate Morgan Mallen kills herself. Morgan had been bullied. Maybe she kissed the wrong boy. Or said the wrong thing. What about that selfie that made the rounds? Morgan was this, and Morgan was that. But who really knows what happened?
As Sam explores the events leading up to the tragedy in journal format, he must face a difficult and life-changing question: Why did he keep his friendship with Morgan a secret? And could he have done something-anything-to prevent her final actions?
From James Preller, the author of Bystander, another unflinching book about bullying and its fallout.
“Preller provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a bully . . . Pair this with Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why.” ―Booklist
This title has Common Core connections.
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The Fall
by Albert Camus, James Preller, Chuck Hogan, Guillermo del Toro, Bethany Griffin, David Fulmer
Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith
Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.
Jean-Baptiste Clamence - refined, handsome, forty, a former successful lawyer - is in turmoil. Over several drunken nights he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. He talks of parties and his debauchery, of Parisian nights and the Aegean sea, and, ultimately, of his self-loathing. One of Albert Camus' most famous works, The Fall is a brilliant, complex portrayal of lost innocence and the true face of man.
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NFL Reader: Rising Stars
Get in the game and the center of the action with Scholastic and the NFL!
Meet some of the NFL's newest--and most impressive--stars. They have the talent and the skills to become superstars. They'll be around for years to come, get to know them now.
Profiles: Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh; Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati; Byron Leftwich, QB, Jacksonville; Eli Manning, QB, Giants; Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia; Julius Jones, RB, Dallas; Willis McGahee, RB, Buffalo; Roy Williams, WR, Detroit; Andre Johnson, WR, Houston; Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego; Julius Peppers, DE, Carolina; Dwight Freeney, DE, Indianapolis; Jonathan Vilma, LB, Jets; Ed Reed, S, Baltimore
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The Case of the Mummy Mystery (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 6)
Detective Jigsaw Jones and his friend, Mila, have a new case to solve after they happen upon a genuine mummy at the class Halloween party. Original.
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Scholastic Reader Level 2: Wake Me in Spring!
Bear is getting very sleepy. But Mouse thinks Bear should stay awake for winter!
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The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 1)
The clever, puzzle-crazy Jigsaw Jones utilizes his Top Secret Detective Journal and enlists the help of his ace partner, Mila, to track down the missing hamster, Hermie. Original.
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A Pirate's Guide to Recess
Ahoy, mateys!
It's time for recess, and the schoolyard is teeming with young pirates ready for action. Who will rule the stormy seas of the playground? Recess has never been such an adventure!
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I Scream, You Scream! (Scary Tales, 2)
Welcome. Take a seat. Buckle up, nice and tight. We've got a story to tell. But be warned. I Scream, You Scream! isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale, from James Preller.
Meet Sam Carver, an ordinary kid with a very special ticket in her pocket. This ticket will send her and her new friend Andy on a most unusual ride―one that will leave them screaming for more.
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Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales, 1)
Welcome. Have a seat. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Home Sweet Horror isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale.
Meet Liam Finn, who's just moved into a new home with his father and sister. But this old house that seems empty, isn't . . . Bloody Mary is here. Called back from the dead by a game, she's just dying to talk.
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Good Night, Zombie (Scary Tales, 3)
Welcome. Have a seat. Ignore the shambling undead outside. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Good Night, Zombie isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale.
Meet Carter, Esme, and Arnold, three students accidentally locked together inside an almost deserted school. They are not friends. They scarcely know each other. But In the basement, a mysterious night janitor waits. And outside, moving in the mist, dark shapes shuffle closer…
James Preller knows his audience: "It's what so many students, on every school visit, tell me that they want. You guessed it, scary stories for grades 2-4, 80 page chapter books. And by scary I mean . . . spine-tingling, heart-pounding scary."
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One-Eyed Doll (Scary Tales, 5)
by James Preller, Iacopo Bruno
Welcome. Have a seat. The doll will move if you ask nicely. She's got a story to tell. But be warned. One-Eyed Doll isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale.
Meet Malick Rice and his sister, Tiana. Two kids who love to hunt for hidden treasure and are about to make their biggest find yet. A small box, locked tight, buried behind a deserted house. A box meant to stay buried forever… in this bone-chilling tale from James Preller and Iacopo Bruno.
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The Whispering Pines (EXIT 13, Book 1)
Welcome to the EXIT 13 Motel!
Pets welcome!
And don't worry, we've been waiting for you, so stay as long as you like.
With black-and-white comic pages throughout, EXIT 13 is perfect for mystery and horror loving kids everywhere!
The McGinns were supposed to be going on a perfectly normal family vacation. Sure, Ash's older sister Willow was a pain, their dog Daisy was a whiny scaredy cat, and their parents were being kind of lame. All of that was to be expected. Perfectly normal! But when the family decides to make an unplanned stop one night, it quickly becomes clear that this family vacation is about to get more than a little weird, because there is nothing normal about the EXIT 13 Motel.
Rooms and hallways that don't go where they're supposed to, a receptionist that looks like he came straight out of a horror movie, and creepy woods that Ash swears have some kind of monster lurking in them - maybe even more than one. Something has been going on ever since the McGinns checked in to this motel, and if Ash and Willow can't get to the bottom of it, they might never be able to check out.
Explore the weird and creepy world of EXIT 13 in this spine-chilling series. Whether you're a fan of mystery, a lover of horror, or even a graphic novel super reader, EXIT 13 is sure to grab you. This illustrated novel -- the first in a new series -- includes black-and-white comic pages throughout!
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Two Birds . . . and a Moose: Ready-to-Read Level 1
From award-winning author James Preller comes the first book in a Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a moose looking for birds of a feather!
Moose really wants to join two birds at the top of a tree. But how does a moose climb up a tree, and what will he do when he gets to the top? Find out in this delightfully silly story about a moose on a mission…and the birds that are in for a pleasant, moonlit surprise!
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Hat Burglar (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
Jigsaw Jones is back! A brand new original mystery, The Case of the Hat Burglar is the newest installment of the Jigsaw Jones chapter book series by James Preller.
Someone’s been stealing from the lost and found. But the strangest part of this mystery is what they’ve been stealing. Not mittens, or books, or water bottles―only hats! Just when Jigsaw comes up with a plan to catch this hat burglar in the act, the mystery thief strikes again right under his nose! Will this be the first case Jigsaw and Mila can’t solve?
Sure to delight and intrigue young minds in equal measure, this never-before-published mystery chapter book is full of charming illustrations and James Preller's signature humor and warmth.
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Vanishing Painting (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all.
It's the biggest―okay the most stressful―night of the year . . . Parents' Night! And Geetha Nair's painting has just gone missing. The stakes are high, but Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh have never encountered a mystery they couldn't solve. Can they track down their friend's art in time for the most important show of the year in The Case of the Vanishing Painting?
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all.
Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh have solved many cases involving stolen or missing items. But when the search for Kim's necklace turns up more than they bargained for, Jigsaw can't trust his eyes. Did the scarecrow on Ms. Rigby's lawn just . . . move? Find out more in The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow.
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Golden Key (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all.
When a new kid moves into town, he brings with him a mystery as big as his house! Reggie Armitage the III has found a box with a list of codes and a golden skeleton key―but he has no idea what the key opens or how to crack the code. It's a good thing 2nd-grade sleuths, Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh, are investigating The Case of the Golden Key.
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Bear Scare (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all.
Is there a bear loose in the woods by Jigsaw Jones' town? For once this second-grade detective and his partner Mila Yeh might be out of their depth! One way or another, these two young sleuths will get to the bottom of who, or what, is growling and snapping in those woods in The Case of the Bear Scare.
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
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I See Reality: Twelve Short Stories About Real Life
by Kekla Magoon, Jordan Sonnenblick, James Preller, Stephen Emond, Heather Demetrios, Jason Schmidt, Faith Erin Hicks, Trisha Leaver, Jay Clark, Kristin Elizabeth Clark, Patrick Flores-Scott, Marcella Fleischman Pixley, Grace Kendall
An anthology of twelve original short stories by top authors exploring real issues for real teens.
Through prose and comics alike, these heart-pounding short stories for young adults ask hard questions about a range of topics from sexuality and addiction to violence and immigration. Here is the perfect tool for starting tough discussions or simply as an introduction to realistic literary fiction. In turns funny, thought-provoking, and heartbreaking, I See Reality will resonate with today's teens long after the last page has been turned.
Contributing authors include Jay Clark, Kristin Clark, Heather Demetrios, Stephen Emond, Patrick Flores-Scott, Faith Hicks, Trisha Leaver, Kekla Magoon, Marcella Pixley, James Preller, Jason Schmidt, and Jordan Sonnenblick.
"These 12 stories manage to capture all of the laughter, tears, struggles, horrors and highlights of being a teenager and I loved every minute of it!" - TeenReads
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case from Outer Space (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
Jigsaw Jones is back! In The Case from Outer Space, an original mystery from James Preller, Jigsaw and his crew―Mila, Joey, and Danika―find a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want?
(Hint: The school librarian has invited a special guest to talk about space exploration―an astronaut!)
Friendship, mystery, and school-day shenanigans are what make the Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries beloved and read over and over. Includes a word jumble (names of planets in solar system), writing prompts, and information on how to start a little free library (which are taking hold in many parts of the country)!
This title has Common Core connections.
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Mummy Mystery
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
The Case of the Mummy Mystery
It all started with a dare. . . .
Only Joey Pignattano would agree to eat a worm in exchange for a dollar. Problem is, he doesn't trust Bobby Solofsky to hold up his end of the deal. So he's hired Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh to make sure Bobby keeps his word.
But when the worm goes missing and the primary suspect is a mummy—on Halloween of all days!—Jigsaw Jones is the only one who can solve the case!
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Bicycle Bandit (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
The Case of the Bicycle Bandit
Why would anyone steal an old hunk of junk?
Ralphie Jordan loves his beat-up bike, Old Rusty. The tires are bent, spokes are missing, and the chain keeps falling off. But Ralphie wouldn't trade it for any other. Then Old Rusty goes missing just outside the library, and Ralphie is devastated.
It's up to Jigsaw and Mila to find out who stole it―and the thief may be closer than anyone would have guessed!
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all.
Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. Eddie Becker has the idea of a lifetime, and creates plans for what he promises is going to be a million-dollar invention. Then the plans get stolen. Worst of all, after Jigsaw does some digging, he suspects the principal may be the thief! Now Jigsaw has to invent a gadget of his own to find out the truth.
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
This title has Common Core connections.
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Best Pet Ever (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all.
Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. When Bobby Solofsky is accused of stealing the grand prize for a pet talent show, it's up to Jigsaw to clear his greatest rival's name. Soon, more things start to go missing at the pet store and Jigsaw enters his own dog into the contest to solve the case. Can he find the prize medal in time for the competition?
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
This title has Common Core connections.
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost
Glow-in-the-dark footprints, eyewitness accounts of a ghost haunting school grounds―something doesn't add up! Ghosts don't have feet, do they?
Either way, Jigsaw Jones and his partner Mila Yeh are on the case, and they'll do whatever it takes to solve this spooky new mystery . . . even if it means they have to be at school extra late!
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Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Smelly Sneaker (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
The Case of the Smelly Sneaker
It's girls versus boys in the biggest football game of the year! Jigsaw Jones is referee, while his partner, Mila Yeh, is coaching the girls' team. Bobby Solofsky has no doubt the boys will win, but the girls have a secret weapon. Then one of Bigs Maloney's sneakers goes missing, and Bobby wants to call off the whole game.
Can Jigsaw and Mila find this sneaker thief in time to save the game?
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Shaken
Kristy Barrett is a soccer star. She's been a star since elementary school, and now is so good that she's been told she may someday make the women's Olympic team.
Everything changes in an instant, when a blow to her head during a game results in a severe concussion. It's not her first head injury, but it's the worst one she's ever had. The doctors say it will take time to recover; they don't know how long. All Kristy knows is that her team is moving on without her, and her purpose—soccer—is gone, and she doesn't know what to do, or even who she is. Her days are marked by pain and panic attacks.
Through two unexpected new friendships and insightful therapists, Kristy starts to rebuild her life. The question is, will her new life include soccer?
Sports injuries are a reality of competitive play, for both male and female athletes. Here is a story that athletes and other readers will relate to as they navigate middle-school and their own identities.
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Fairy House
Choose from 9 possible endings in this interactive Choose Your Own Adventure book for 5- to 8-year-old readers!
Choose Your Own Adventure books-the 4th bestselling children's series of all time-are now for little kids, too! Filled with colorful illustrations on almost every page, these books make reading together extra fun. But be careful!!! The choices YOU make might end up with you getting turned into a statue.
Bored and ignored by your busy parents, YOU decide to go outside and build a fairy house. Just when you're sure nothing is going to happen, you meet Bert the Below Average- a real live fairy. He's not exactly what you had in mind. But he'll do. Will you trust Bert to grant your wishes? Or will he turn you into an inchworm? Let the Fairy House adventures begin!
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Only in Washington, D.C.
Only in Washington, D.C. takes you to the district at the heart of the United States of America. Explore this iconic and diverse capital city by way of quickfire facts, amazing illustrations, and colorful maps.
Wave to the White House, gaze up at the huge obelisk that is the Washington Monument, or find a moment to relax in the beautiful greenery of Rock Creek Park as you explore this unique and vibrant city. You’ll learn the history of the District’s people, meet their beloved giant pandas, marvel at the famous cherry trees that surround the Tidal Basin, and discover how D.C. locals have changed the world.
Each of the region’s major neighborhoods is covered in this comprehensive rundown of Washington, D.C., from the theatres and music venues of the U Street corridor to the monuments and museums of the National Mall.
Get a dose of the District’s fascinating past from a history timeline, and spot your city highlights on infographic maps. Landmarks, galleries, trailblazers, wild and wacky presidents, and the quirkier side of Washington, D.C. are all explored on dedicated spreads—just like the District itself, this book has it all!
Only in Washington, D.C. is the latest in the postcard-perfect Only in series, showcasing the best that the United States of America has to offer.
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Two Ballerinas . . . and a Moose Ready-to-Read Level 1
Moose dances like no one’s watching in this second book in the Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from award-winning author James Preller!
Moose wants to dance gracefully like the two ballerinas he meets. He may not have ballet slippers, but he will not give up! Find out how he makes it work in this delightfully silly story about a moose on a mission.
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