True or false: "Eating too much sugar will make you hyper." How about, "If you go outside with wet hair, you'll catch a cold." Or, "A mother bird will reject her babies if they have been touched by humans." Each of these "facts" that we've all heard before are actually false, and the real story behind each one is clearly told here in this intriguing and unique book. Poking mild fun at grown-ups throughout, author Catherine Rondina covers a range of warnings, advice and truisms children will be familiar with, and bases all of her judgments on hard science and research. In order for kids to be able to test themselves without peeking, each "fact" is described on the right-facing page, and a page turn reveals the true or false verdict, along with a full explanation. Humorous black-and-white line drawings by Kevin Sylvester liven up the text. The children who love these kinds of juicy compendiums of information may choose to read this one straight through. Teachers will want to keep it handy on a nearby shelf to refer to in many types of science lessons. It also works for exploring the importance of critical thinking and research in order to understand the difference between what seems true and what is true. The "Parentisms: An Overview" at the back of the book offers a list of favorite parental expressions, which could be used for language arts writing assignments or other creative expressions.

“Let’s face facts: We may be the most boring twelve-year-olds on the planet.” Henry Mosley decides that he and his pals Riley and Reed have got to liven things up. They need to go on some earth-shaking adventures and make a name for themselves. Henry is the mastermind; Riley’s the cautious researcher who’s prepared for anything. And somehow fearful Reed always ends up with the scariest, craziest assignments.            Roped into wacky attempts to break world records, reenact scenes from books, solve a hundred-year-old murder, and carry out Henry’s other inspired ideas, Riley and Reed follow their fearless leader everywhere: into the wilderness (truly terrifying), inside a bull-riding ring, into a haunted house, off the neighbors’ roof, and into a cataclysmic collision with explosive life-forms. Gary Paulsen brings all his trademark humor to this fast-paced novel of fun and disaster.

GIVE YOUR TEEN THE KNOWLEDGE, GUIDANCE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THEIR WORLD. "This book is a must-read for ANY teen. Josh wisely addresses crucial topics in a way that's entertaining and grabs the attention of even the most skeptical teen immediately." --Ellen Rakieten, Executive Producer of OPRAH A "TEEN TESTED" & "PARENT APPROVED" BOOK WITH 500,000 COPIES SOLD. Teens are becoming more independent and their environment more unpredictable. Deep down, they want to do well... But they're struggling - and you're struggling - to figure out how to navigate the teenage years... To feel prepared for a future that might seem like a distant dream... What tools do you have to prepare them for tomorrow? To enable them to make good decisions... in demanding situations? Schools and relationships are not as simple as they were when you were a kid. Your teen has to respond to difficult situations almost everyday. Renowned Teen Mentor Josh Shipp (featured on CNN, Good Morning America & 20/20) is pulling together all of his sound advice for "world domination" into a must-have survival guide. Hilarious, inspirational, and sound, Josh offers teen tested/parent approved wisdom for everything that has teens freaking out. So, summon your inner hero and learn to dominate the seven "villains" that are keeping you from awesomeness. "GHOSTS" Your painful mistakes, that are holding you back & causing self-doubt. Confront them once and for all. "NINJAS" Back-stabbing "friends" who earn your trust to fulfill their own agendas. Call them out and they won't stand a chance "PIRATES" Bullies and bad boyfriends who take advantage of you. Write them off and tune them out "ROBOTS" Individuals who want to "program" you to be like them. Understand their true intent to improve your communication "VAMPIRES" Negative influences and addictions, which draw you in and steal your identity. Regain your self-esteem before you get bit "ZOMBIES" Chronic complainers who drag you down with their pessimism. The best zombie-repellant is gratitude! Learn that it's not what happens to you, it's how you respond "PUPPIES" They seem all fun and innocent on the surface, but often blindside you with hidden consequences. Learn how to think smart about such things.

DELICIOUS PANCAKES!!FREE!!ALL YOU CAN EAT!!COME TO OURNEW GRAND OPENING! The grand opening of the Dancing Pancake isn't the only new thing in Bindi's life: new friends, a new apartment, maybe even a cute new crush? But there are other changes, like her dad's move to a new city, that have left Bindi confused and wondering: What will happen to my family? Will this new life ever feel normal? Among the unlikely bunch of regulars who form a makeshift community at the diner, Bindi will try to figure out how to be a new version of herself, one pancake and one silly elephant joke (her uncle's specialty) at a time. With plenty of surprises, milk shakes, fake spiders, and real feelings, readers are sure to flip for the sweet mix of humor and heart in The Dancing Pancake.