Is that an Angry Penguin in your Gym Bag?
978-0-439-77697-4
By Todd Strasser

Thanks to global warming, it’s 85 degrees in the middle of the winter. Fortunately for Wade and Leyton Tardy, their school has an indoor hockey rink. But when they show up for practice, the ice has been taken over by penguins trying to escape the heat wave! Will Leyton and Wade be able to save the penguins from extinction?

Breakfast at Bloomingdale's
978-0-439-80988-7
By Kristen Kemp

What’s it take for a girl to make it in the big city? A sense of humor, a sense of self, and a desire to succeed in fashion. Kat’s come to New York City with a dream: to be a big fashion designer and to see her name on a label in Bloomingdale’s.

Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars Casebook No. 3: In Search of Watson
978-0-439-83671-5
By Tracy Mack and Michael Citrin

Sherlock Holmes’s trusted assistants, a band of loyal street urchins called the Baker Street Irregulars, must solve their most puzzling case yet, in a mystery that involves murder, abduction, and the hunt for a lost treasure.

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
978-0-439-92144-2
Illustrated by David McPhail

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod take children on a magical journey into the night sky—where the three fishermen sail in a wooden shoe, capturing stars in nets of silver and gold and laughing along with the moon. This classic bedtime poem is illustrated with adorable bunnies by David McPhail.

Cyberia 2: Monkey See, Monkey Don't
978-0-545-02794-6
By Brandon Sanderson

Zane has made an enemy for life in the evil scientist Dr. Gristle. Not only is Gristle angry at the damage Zane has done to his reputation, but he’s also extraordinarily jealous of Zane’s ability to use technology to talk to animals. With an eye to the future and many laughs in the present, Chris Lynch has created another animal adventure sure to appeal to middle-grade readers everywhere.

Scholastic Reader Level 1:
Polar Animals
978-0-545-05766-0
By Wade Cooper

Now in paperback, this nonfiction easy reader has simple, rhyming text and close-up photography of polar bears, penguins, walruses, seals, and more! Early readers can show off what they’ve learned with four pages of activities.

Adventures of Riley #4:
Polar Bear Puzzle
978-0-545-06838-3
By Amanda Lumry and Laura Hurwitz

Riley and family fly north to Churchill, Canada, to watch polar bears hunt seals from the ice of the Hudson Bay. There’s just one problem: no ice! For polar bears, no ice means no seals, and without food, the bears can quickly become hungry, weak, and dangerous! It’s a race against time as everyone searches for clues to this puzzling climate mystery.

Pet Trouble #4: Bulldog Won’t Budge
978-0-545-10368-8
By T.T. Sutherland

Eric can’t wait to get a dog he can run around and play with, like his friend Parker’s golden retriever. But Meatball the bulldog doesn’t seem to be the run-around-and-play type... even when they go for a walk, Meatball sits down on the sidewalk! Can Eric get this stubborn bulldog to get up and go?

Dinosaur Cove #8: Swimming with the Plesiosaur
978-0-545-11246-8
By Rex Stone Illustrated by Mike Spoor

Tom and Jamie can’t believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! They vow to have a new adventure every day. But can the boys save their dinosaur friends—and themselves—from the deadliest creature in the prehistoric ocean? Each book includes a field guide, glossary, and maps!

Ready, Freddy! #18: The Perfect Present
978-0-545-13043-1
By Abby Klien

Christmas is coming and Freddy Thresher is hoping for a special toy or ten! Although Freddy thinks that gifts are the best thing about Christmas, he will come to discover that helping others is the best Christmas gift of all.

Meet the Kreeps #6: Kicking and Screaming
978-0-545-13171-1
By Kiki Thorpe

When Polly joins the soccer team, her dad’s new wife, Veronica Kreep, becomes the spookiest soccer mom ever! Polly is glad to have so much support on the sidelines, but she’s also worried—when odd things start happening on the field, Polly has to wonder. Could witchy Veronica be using magical powers to help Polly’s team? One thing is still certain—life with the Kreeps is never boring!

LEGO® Reader: LEGO® CITY Adventures #2: Help Is on the Way!
978-0-545-15068-2

Jessie’s dog Bear is missing! How can she find him? Luckily, in LEGO® CITY there are lots of friends who will help.

BIONICLE® Reader #4: Challenge of Mata Nui
978-0-545-16209-8

Focusing on one of the heroes from the BIONICLE® universe, this is a great introduction to the world and characters for new fans, and a favourite for established fans who want to keep up with all the details!