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What if Stanley Kubrick left behind more than just his classic films? What if he also left behind an elaborate puzzle cleverly buried within his films, which would lead the player toward a treasure that could change the course of human history?

Do you love dinosaurs? Do you love cars, trucks, planes, trains, go-karts, scooters, tractors and jetpacks? Then hop in your vehicles, shine your scales, sharpen your teeth, and watch your tails...because Dinosaur Derby is the wildest ride in prehistory! A wacky, edge-of-your-seat race that also teaches fun facts about dozens of dinos. This incredible audiobook features bone-rattling dinosaur and race car sound effects, plus awesome music and an enthusiastic narration by the author, Derek Taylor Kent.

Rudy Berkman thought he was the luckiest kid when his family moved to Danville - "The Best City in the World" - where there is no crime and boasts the best schools in the nation. But, he's shocked to discover that his fellow students act like mindless robots, and the teachers seem to want him dead!

A multicultural group of kids tell one another about the amazing places they've heard about. The only problem is that they may have misheard the names, and their imaginations run wild with possibilities as famous landmarks and artwork become epically delicious. This hilarious book is the perfect introduction to travel, new foods, and the wonders of the world.

A new bilingual (English/Spanish) holiday tale about Santa's dog named Jingle. When Jingle discovers that Santa only delivers presents to boys and girls and not dogs, he takes off on Santa's sleigh, intent to deliver presents to all the dogs, especially ones in shelters with no family. By the end, he learns that there's something dogs want even more than presents on Christmas.

Young Simon Beck is terrified of his upcoming astronomy test, until a friendly alien named Neil Newton shows up and takes him a tour of the solar system that he will never forget. However, zipping around space isn't as easy as it seems when they have to dodge ice rocks in Saturn's rings and escape a dust storm on Mars. In the end, Simon becomes an expert on all the planets, and even the Sun, but his teacher has a big surprise for him at the end.

Welcome to the town of Gross! Here, grossness is just a way of life, and everyone loves trying to outgross one another. Roar with laughter while picking up important environmental messages. And don't forget to try our challenge at the end of the book. If you can listen without laughing out loud, you win! No winners yet!

A hilarious S.T.E.A.M. chapter book for fans of Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries, this heartwarming story is perfect for any 7-12 year old. Mikey McKenzie is an expert at using the scientific method to solve problems in his neighborhood and school. The only problem he can't solve is that he's just 10-year-old and nobody takes any of his ideas seriously. But everything changes when the kooky Principal Walker appoints him as the new school principal when she gets called away, much to the chagrin of the stern Vice Principal Sherman.

Meet Pepe! Before he got a sombrero, he was a lonely dog living in the streets. Now he is a movie star, loved by everyone! Well, everyone except...¡El Gato en Zapatos! El Gato is one sneaky, jealous kitty. Watch out, Pepe!