Richard can't wait to show off his skills at a friend's skateboard birthday party, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans. This charming second book in a new series about third grade boys by Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winner Karen English offers spot-on storytelling, relatable characters and situations, and plenty of action.

501 Party Games for Kids gives you all the ideas and advice you need to ensure your child's next party is perfect. Whether your kids like fashion, fossils or football, there's sure to be an ideal game for them. The 501 games contained in this book are TV-free and encourage children to be creative, imaginative and active.

Matty Lyon's skateboard tricks are even more impressive since he's blind.

A compelling, true story that takes you inside the mind of an addict, from age 15 to age 33. Thirty-Three Years to Conception describes a life-and-death struggle with inner demons and the harsh reality of life on the streets of Toronto. Daniel's story shines a light on society's potential for kindness and cruelty, as manifested through the treatment of the disadvantaged. This is a book for parents, youth, educators, mental health workers, legislators, lawyers, police, and anyone else who deals with addictions.

Ty Taggart has always loved skating. But ever since his older brother, Nick, died in combat, Ty has been off his game. He skates recklessly and has lost all interest in the local skating tournament. But when Nick's best friend, Edwin, pays him a visit, Ty is able to reign in his anger and realize his true skating potential. In the finals, everyone is dazzled by Ty's slick, flashy tricks -- until he wipes out and breaks his board. Ty will have to pick up the pieces and reassemble his board overnight if he hopes to prevail.

"Celebrated skateboarder, Tino Razo, has documented and shredded abandoned backyard swimming pools throughout Southern California. The resulting body of work often elevates itself beyond a bunch of thrill-seekers navigating the suburban landscape. This book juxtaposes renegade sessions by world class skateboarders with dramatic architectural photographs of a lost American dream"--Amazon.com.

This cool title introduces kids to planning different kinds of sports parties such as bowling, soccer, car racing and more. It begins with party-planning basics and guides kids through the process of having their own sports party. Sample invitations, menus, and fun party activities are included. Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects like making personalized water bottles or skateboard T-shirts easy to follow. Kids will find a lot of really cool ideas for entertaining their family and friends. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

The bestselling author of the Devon Delaney books presents a novel about a tween entrepreneur who's in the business of keeping secrets.

The area surrounding Savin Rock in West Haven followed a traditional New England path that began as farmland for colonists. After the Civil War, however, that path took a new turn when entrepreneur George Kelsey constructed seaside attractions. After nearly a century of being home to the Savin Rock Amusement Park, once a popular tourist destination, the site had seen better days. The buildings were blighted and business had slumped as automobiles gave people the opportunity to visit attractions farther away. In 1964, Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson imagined a Great Society and declared a War on Poverty. West Haven took advantage of federal money to reclaim the Savin Rock, creating a mix of business, residences, and open, public space. This transition was not without growing pains as locally owned park concessions were eliminated, long-standing businesses were displaced, and residents were uprooted. When plans were proffered to reconstruct the area and line the shore with residential housing, this spurred a grassroots effort by local citizens who worked to keep the shore open to the public. Consequently, West Haven is home to Connecticut's largest stretch of free, public beach, which is used by thousands every summer.