Preparada, Lista, Bienvenida a Clase: All's Faire in Middle School

Astrid and Nicole have always been inseparable. For that reason, when Astrid falls in love with skating and discovers that there will be a roller derby tournament in their town, she is convinced Nicole will be at her side. Nicole, however, has signed up for a ballet contest with none other than Rachel, Astrid's worst enemy. In this multiple award-winning book, Astrid must discover who she is as a separate entity from Nicole as she learns how to keep her balance on skates.

More than 3,500 years ago, one of Antiquity s most remarkable civilizations arose in the Aegean Sea: the Minoans. According to the writings of ancient Greek historians, the mythical king Minos governed from his splendid palace of Knossos on the island of Crete. The Cretan civilization has inspired a countless number of adventure stories, such as that of Hector, a young sponge-diver with dreams of setting sail on mercantile ship like the one his father captains. This is an unforgettable tale of adventure and discovery that blends history with legend."

"Todas las tardes, la abuelita Clara se reúne con sus amigas a bordar o tejer, mientras hablan en voz muy alta, todas a la vez, y cmoen unas galletas deliciosas que ella hace"--Page 4 of cover.

When Monty the alligator goes on vacation, a rabbit, a duck, and a frog look for another way to cross the river to school.

Cat and Fish discover each other one night and spark a most unlikely friendship, teaching each other about the worlds of land and sea in which each lives, and find that they share a common sense of adventure.