Publisher Annotation: Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting somewhere with her writing! But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic... It's a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. But if anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent...

"It's fall spirit week and the Pops have established their own exclusive "pep squad," complete with matching outfits! Jenny and her friends counter with their own plan to show off their school pride, and it's pretty incredible. The competition heats up even more when a costumed lion mascot appears on the scene. No one knows who's inside--is it a Pop ... or not?"--back cover.

"Aloha can mean hello or goodbye--which makes it the perfect word for sixth grader Nate Wright. Why? Because Nate doesn't know whether he's coming or going. Will his romance with Daisy sizzle or fizzle? Will his hair survive Teddy's cut-rate barber skills? And when Nate spots a crime in progress at Klassic Komix, can he find his inner superhero?" --

Merci Suárez sabía que el sexto grado sería diferente, pero no tenía idea alguna lo diferente que resultaría. En primer lugar, Merci nunca se ha parecido a los otros niños de su escuela privada en la Florida, porque tanto ella como Roli, su hermano mayor, son estudiantes becados. Ellos no tienen ni una casa grande ni un yate elegante, y tienen que desempeñar servicios comunitarios adicionales para compensar por su matricula gratis. Así que...

"Provide children a path to academic success! Top Student provides hundreds of activities and practice pages to keep children challenged and excited as they strengthen their skills across all curriculum areas. Top Student activities provide practice of the most important skills for each grade level, as well as opportunities for critical thinking and creativity. Colorful and creative practice pages and hands-on activities provide engaging practice...

Self-described genius, aspiring cartoonist, and sixth-grade detention record holder Big Nate navigates the trials and tribulations of life in the halls of P.S. 38 with his classmates Gina, Artur, Francis, Jenny and Teddy.

"The madcap adventures of sixth grader Nate Wright are front and center in this special collection, which include all the comics from classic titles Big Nate and Friends, and Big Nate Makes the Grade. Joined by his pals Francis and Teddy, Nate plays the top dog while making P.S. 38 his personal playground. Whether he's shattering the school record for detentions, serving Gina a slice of humble pie, or trash-talking his way through another chess tournament,...

"Teaching Your Kids New Math, Grades 6-8, For Dummies teaches you the new standard way of teaching kids math. It's all about thinking through how to solve problems and using strategies, rather than just memorizing the procedures. In this book, parents, guardians, and tutors will learn how to use these methods and standards to effectively teach kids Common Core math for grades 6-8. Teaching Your Kids New Math, Grades 6-8, For Dummies shows you how...