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Did you know that John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker”
because he farted so much? Or that Paul McCartney liked playing
guitar in the bathroom? Bet you didn’t know that George Harrison
once had his friend’s parent sign his report card, or that Ringo
Starr’s grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Paige and
Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts
about the rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as
musicians to the formation of the Beatles and their rise to become
the greatest band of all time. Narrated by the two spirited
siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat
illustrations, Wait! What? The Beatles Couldn’t Read Music? is an
authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography infused with
Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humor.
Graphic novel fans, prepare for liftoff! New York Times bestselling
author Dan Gutman and illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you an
all-new series of My Weird School graphic novels! In this first
book, A.J. and his friends at Ella Mentry School are headed on a
field trip to NASA headquarters. But their tour guide, Mr. Corbett,
is a total space cadet! And what happens when A.J. accidentally
launches the whole class into outer space?! Full of visual gags,
space aliens, and hilarious full-color illustrations, this is the
weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world! With more than
27 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids
reading!
Did you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five
times? Or that her real name was Joan? Bet you didn't know that she
liked paddle boarding, white water rafting, and riding elephants!
She even had a praying mantis named after her. Siblings Paige and
Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts
about one of the most famous Supreme Court Justices in history,
from her childhood to her rise as the superstar Notorious R.B.G.
Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison
Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldn't
Drive? is an authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography
infused with Dan Gutman's signature zany sense of humor.
Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through
her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was
a registered Communist? Bet you didn’t know that, as a studio
executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible!
Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual
and surprising facts about the beloved actress, from her
impoverished childhood and her first forays into the film industry
to her marriage with Desi Arnaz and her rise to become both the
most prominent actress in television and one of its most successful
executives. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by
Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Wait! What? Lucille
Ball Had No Eyebrows? is an authoritative, accessible and
one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany
sense of humour.
With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series
really gets kids reading! In this third book of the My Weirdtastic
School arc, A.J. and friends get a glimpse into the art world with
expert Professor Pitt! A special guest has arrived at Ella Mentry
School! Professor Pitt is the president of a local museum and has
all sorts of wacky ideas about art. A.J. thinks it's all a total
snoozefest...until the piece he turns in for an art assignment gets
praised as a work of genius! Suddenly, Professor Pitt is
introducing A.J. as the next big thing to happen to the art world.
What could possibly go wrong? Perfect for reluctant readers and all
kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular
My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone.
Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!
With more than 27 million books sold, the My Weird School series
really gets kids reading! Get ready for the performance of a
lifetime in this sixth book in the My Weirder-est School series!
A.J. and his friends are forming a band! At least, they are taking
band classes. Their new teacher, Mrs. Bacon, can teach any
instrument, from the kazoo to the tuba. But can she get A.J.'s
class to play well enough during their recital to impress crabby
Dr. Carbles? Or will their concert turn into a musical mess?
Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school
stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book
series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious
adventures of A.J. and the gang!
Did you know that John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker”
because he farted so much? Or that Paul McCartney liked playing
guitar in the bathroom? Bet you didn’t know that George Harrison
once had his friend’s parent sign his report card, or that Ringo
Starr’s grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Paige and
Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts
about the rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as
musicians to the formation of the Beatles and their rise to become
the greatest band of all time. Narrated by the two spirited
siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat
illustrations, Wait! What? The Beatles Couldn’t Read Music? is an
authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography infused with
Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humor.
Did you know that Albert Einstein was a high school dropout and
that he failed his physics class when he finally made it to
college? Or that when he died, his brain and eyeballs were removed
from his body? Ever wondered why his hair looked so wild? Siblings
Paige and Turner do-and they've collected some of the kookiest and
most unusual facts about the world-famous scientist, from his
childhood and school days to his time studying relativity and
working on the atomic bomb. Narrated by the two spirited siblings
and animated by Allison Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Albert
Einstein Was a Dope? expertly balances authoritative information
with Dan Gutman's signature zany humour.
Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through
her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was
a registered Communist? Bet you didn’t know that, as a studio
executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible!
Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual
and surprising facts about the beloved actress, from her
impoverished childhood and her first forays into the film industry
to her marriage with Desi Arnaz and her rise to become both the
most prominent actress in television and one of its most successful
executives. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by
Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Wait! What? Lucille
Ball Had No Eyebrows? is an authoritative, accessible, and
one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany
sense of humor.
Doing homework becomes a thing of the past!
Meet the D Squad, a foursome of fifth graders at the Grand Canyon School made up of a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. They are bound together by one very big secret: the homework machine. Because the machine, code-named Belch, is doing their homework for them, they start spending a lot of time together, attracting a lot of attention. And attention is exactly what you don't want when you are keeping a secret.
Before long, things start to get out of control, and Belch becomes much more powerful than they ever imagined. Now the kids are in a race against their own creation, and the loser could end up in jail...or worse!
With more than 10 million books sold, My Weird School really gets
kids reading! In this first book in the hilarious new My Weirdest
School series, part of the internationally bestselling My Weird
School series, A.J.'s third-grade teacher, Mr. Granite, is retiring
after a million hundred years. It turns out the new teacher, Mr.
Cooper, is even weirder than Mr. Granite! One day he's Rat Man and
he teaches about rodents. The next day he's Lava Man and he teaches
about volcanoes. But what happens when a real superhero is needed?
Will Mr. Cooper protect the school from evil, or just embarrass it
to death? Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan
Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for
everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.
With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series
really gets kids reading! In this eighth book in the My Weirder-est
School series, A.J. and his friends join the Maker movement! Who's
ready to tinker, collaborate, and be inspired? Principal Klutz has
invited a special guest to Ella Mentry School. Her name is Miss
Aker, and she's going to show A.J. and his friends how to create
cool things out of materials like balloons, straws, and even
Popsicle sticks! But what happens when they make a robot so smart,
it plans to rule the world? Can anyone stop it?! Perfect for
reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan
Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has
something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J.
and the gang!
A headless horseman haunts Sleepy Hollow At least that s the legend
in the tiny village of Tarrytown. But scary stories won t stop the
town s new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, from crossing the hollow,
especially when the beautiful Katrina lives on the other side.
These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common
Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing
prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded
introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers."
With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series
really gets kids reading! For this final installment of the My
Weirder-est School arc, it's time to break out the caps and gowns!
A.J. and his friends are graduating from third grade. Eeeeek! The
kids have the chance to choose a guest speaker for the ceremony,
and their minds are all set on one person: the most popular singer
and rapper in the world, Lil Mouse! Will they be able to get their
favorite celebrity and have the greatest graduation in the history
of graduations? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry
for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird
School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss
the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!
With more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series
really gets kids reading! In the first My Weird School book ever,
second-grade teacher Miss Daisy is in over her head. She doesn't
even know how to add or subtract! But the kids have other things on
their minds. Principal Klutz has promised that if they read a
million pages in books, they can turn the school into a video-game
arcade for one whole night! Perfect for reluctant readers and word
lovers alike, Dan Gutman's insanely popular My Weird School series
has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of
A.J. and the gang.
With more than 32 million books sold, the My Weird School series
really gets kids reading! In this opening installment of the newest
My Weird School arc, mischief, mayhem, and pranks galore await!
A.J. and his friends are starting fourth grade. A new school year
means a new teacher, and Miss Banks may be their weirdest one yet.
She won’t stop playing practical jokes on the class, and A.J. has
reached his breaking point. Will he and the gang learn to not fall
for their teacher’s tricks? Or will Miss Banks prevail as the
ultimate prankster? Perfect for reluctant readers and all
kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular
My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone.
Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his
friends!
With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series
really gets kids reading! In this ninth book in the My Weirder-est
School arc, A.J. and his friends learn some new, exciting facts
about geography from a world traveler. No need to pack your bags
for this trip! After noticing that A.J. and his friends' geography
knowledge could use some work, Mr. Cooper invites to class just the
person to help. Globetrotter Mrs. Barr speaks seven languages and
has visited nearly two hundred countries! But why does she carry a
suitcase everywhere she goes? And why does she open a window
whenever she walks into a room? Perhaps Mrs. Barr has something to
hide! Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny
school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter
book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious
adventures of A.J. and the gang!
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