"A collection of humorous and heartfelt poetry for children and adults"-- Do you know what a "zilot" is? Of course you don't, because it's a freshly invented word! If you must know, "zilot" rhymes with "spill it" and it means "blanket fort." Zilot also happens to be the title of this collection of poems, which use big words and small words and, yup, even some made-up words. And they mostly rhyme! So, build your own zilot, pull up a pillow, and enjoy!...

Horny robots! Super-evolved orangutan bosses! Joyriders from the 26th Century! Nothing phases Philip Blank, top agent for the sci-fi spy organization known as W.O.R.L.D.E.! But lately, Philip's been wondering if there isn't more to life than saving the world through creative violence. What is Philip hiding from WORLDE, and how far will he go to keep it hidden? The most beautifully bizarre book of the year is here!

Gravity becomes a very personal problem for Leda as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day.

"Here are six thrilling stories -- ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to adventure -- set in six different worlds, featuring artwork from six different illustrators. In a swanky New York City hotel, a reclusive guest appears to have spontaneously combusted. On a school field trip to a human anatomy museum in space, two kids try to pull off the greatest prank in history. Somewhere on a deserted island, three siblings try to make a life for themselves after...

"Really Bird manages to stay warm while his friends play outside in the snow.By coming up with a creative idea, the friends manage to include everyone even if one member of the group isn't quite feeling up to facing the cold snowy weather."--

A sequel to The Honeywood File (originally published in 1929, and reissued by Academy Chicago in 2000), it takes the form of an epistolary novel. Some of the great comic characters inhabit the pages of this book, and like all comedy, they contain more than a grain of truth. The book tells, in the form of letters gleaned from an architect's files, the excitments and and disasters of designing and building a large country house, with the painful aftermath...

Have you ever wondered if America could witness a Presidential candidate who truly understands the challenges of everyday life? Can someone break free from the shackles of politics as usual to make a real difference? In "What Happened to the Herd," Mark Yeager presents a captivating, fictitious account of events that just might bring about an unprecedented political transformation. Meet Jane McQueen, a resilient single mom who excels at juggling...

Audrey, Logan, Braden, and Grandma go to the toy store for something new. A very cute stuffed bear catches their attention, so they buy him right up. Little do they know, this bear is magic! He comes to life at night while everyone sleeps. He does the silliest things! Read about the magic inside and have a good laugh.

Circuses and parades go wildly awry when James Sauerbaugh joins a band of Shriners as a substitute trombonist. The band members are ancient and bombed out of their minds, but James comes to relish the friendships and wild fun on the bus and on parade floats. When Moses Grand, a fellow trombonist, rescues him from death at the hands of a ruthless killer, the story takes an ironic twist. Nobody can have enough books with circuses and parades in them....

Get the Summary of Bonnie Garmus's Lessons in Chemistry in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Lessons in Chemistry" follows the story of Elizabeth Zott, a chemist and mother in 1961, who becomes an unexpected television star with her cooking show "Supper at Six." Despite her scientific expertise, she faces sexism and professional challenges, including being nicknamed "Luscious Lizzie" by the media. Her life's trajectory...