Describes fifteen of the most unusual known stars, plus other interesting stellar objects.

How small, one-of-a-kind businesses can break through among giants Megachains like Walmart, Starbucks, Home Depot, and The Gap attract Americans to thousands of outlets by offering a large selection of goods and services. But this doesn't mean that independent stores can't compete with the big guys-and win. Retail expert George Whalin identifies and explores twenty-five highly popular and profitable independent stores from around the country. Unlike the mom-and-pops of yesteryear, these businesses embrace technology and innovation, generate word of mouth, and turn their size into an advantage. They include: ? ABC Carpet and Home in New York City ? Powell's City of Books in Portland, Oregon ? The Junkman's Daughter in Atlanta ? Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, Ohio Readers will be inspired by how these independent stores are thriving and take away lessons they can apply to their own businesses.

Profiles the careers and lives of twenty outstanding soccer players, including David Beckham, Birgit Prinz, Thierry Henry, and Marta.

A stern dad who is the fi nance manager of his children, who formed a well-known band called the Super Stars, decides to move the whole family to Hausley because the house rates are much cheaper there. However the kids dont like the idea, and Michelle the second daughter prefers they remain in Hicksville, far away from her rebellious older brother Greeno who only thinks about parties. Then Tinkerbelle- the youngest decides to have a birthday party but Lizzie the class bully is not happy as she was not invited. What will happen next?

It's the All-Star Games Tournament! Heroes and villains far and wide have come to play. Hero Super Rabbit Boy wants to be the top player, but with old enemies, new friends, and lots of games to play, it won't be easy. Which all-star will be the winne

Super Rabbit Boy is competing in the All-Star Games Tournament! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, 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 grow!It's the All-Star Games Tournament! Heroes and villains far and wide have come to play. Hero Super Rabbit Boy wants to be the top player, but with old enemies, new friends, and lots of games to play, it won't be easy. Which all-star will be the winner? Get ready for a star-studded, action-packed adventure!

108 pages. Curriculum-based and teacher-approved. This isn’t your traditional subtraction fact book. It’s fun. It’s a bit irreverent. And it’s designed to grow with your child’s advancing skills. Inside you’ll find essential subtraction facts presented as math equations, word problems, and visual problems. Built-in breaks, brain teasers, and challenge questions are included as well. It’s all designed to make math practice easy and fun. Whether your child is starting to learn subtraction or is working to increase existing subtraction skills, this book will build on that foundation while making learning an adventure. Use this book to help your child learn essential math facts. The book focuses on subtraction facts for subtracting the numbers 1 to 3 from whole numbers up to 12, and also helps your child develop an understanding of many other related concepts. Combine with Critter Subtraction Essentials Levels 2 and 3 to cover all the math facts for subtracting the numbers 0 through 12 from whole numbers up to 12. This book is optimized for e-reader screens and is in full color where viewable and available as such. The Bugville Learning Adventures were created by best-selling author Robert Stanek. The concepts he’s developed complement what children learn in school—whether they’re taught at home or in a traditional classroom.

108 pages. Curriculum-based and teacher-approved. This isn’t your traditional subtraction fact book. It’s fun. It’s a bit irreverent. And it’s designed to grow with your child’s advancing skills. Inside you’ll find essential subtraction facts presented as math equations, word problems, and visual problems. Built-in breaks, brain teasers, and challenge questions are included as well. It’s all designed to make math practice easy and fun. Whether your child is starting to learn subtraction or is working to increase existing subtraction skills, this book will build on that foundation while making learning an adventure. Use this book to help your child learn essential math facts. The book focuses on essential subtraction facts with and without regrouping, and also helps your child develop an understanding of many other related concepts. Combine with Critter Subtraction Essentials Levels 1 and 2 to cover all the core math facts for subtraction. This book is optimized for e-reader screens and is in full color where viewable and available as such. The Bugville Learning Adventures were created by best-selling author Robert Stanek. The concepts he’s developed complement what children learn in school—whether they’re taught at home or in a traditional classroom.

108 pages. Curriculum-based and teacher-approved. This isn’t your traditional subtraction fact book. It’s fun. It’s a bit irreverent. And it’s designed to grow with your child’s advancing skills. Inside you’ll find essential subtraction facts presented as math equations, word problems, and visual problems. Built-in breaks, brain teasers, and challenge questions are included as well. It’s all designed to make math practice easy and fun. Whether your child is starting to learn subtraction or is working to increase existing subtraction skills, this book will build on that foundation while making learning an adventure. Use this book to help your child learn essential math facts. The book focuses on subtraction facts for subtracting the numbers 4 to 6 from whole numbers up to 12, and also helps your child develop an understanding of many other related concepts. Combine with Critter Subtraction Essentials Levels 1 and 3 to cover all the math facts for subtracting the numbers 0 through 12 from whole numbers up to 12. This book is optimized for e-reader screens and is in full color where viewable and available as such. The Bugville Learning Adventures were created by best-selling author Robert Stanek. The concepts he’s developed complement what children learn in school—whether they’re taught at home or in a traditional classroom.

108 pages. Curriculum-based and teacher-approved. This isn’t your traditional addition fact book. It’s fun. It’s a bit irreverent. And it’s designed to grow with your child’s advancing skills. Inside you’ll find essential addition facts presented as math equations, word problems, and visual problems. Built-in breaks, brain teasers, and challenge questions are included as well. It’s all designed to make math practice easy and fun. Whether your child is starting to learn addition or is working to increase existing addition skills, this book will build on that foundation while making learning an adventure. Use this book to help your child learn essential math facts. The book focuses on addition facts for adding the numbers 4 through 6 to the numbers 1 through 12, and also helps your child develop an understanding of many other related concepts. Combine with Critter Addition Essentials Levels 1, 3 and 4 to cover all the math facts for adding the numbers 0 through 12 to whole numbers up to 12. This book is optimized for e-reader screens and is in full color where viewable and available as such. The Bugville Learning Adventures were created by best-selling author Robert Stanek. The concepts he’s developed complement what children learn in school—whether they’re taught at home or in a traditional classroom.