After a rough summer, Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, the site of the very worst years of his life. And as if that’s not bad enough, he’s learned that he’s going to be held back a year unless he can prove himself on an outdoor survival excursion–complete with dangerous white-water rafting, dizzying rock climbing, and fanatical counselors. Rafe and the rest of the pack of “delinquent” trainees are forced to cooperate as they prepare for the final test: a solo excursion in the deep woods. Can Rafe come out of the experience in one piece? And if he does, will he go home as the same insecure kid?

The first three chapters in this book–Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards–describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14 important tips on emergency preparedness and survival skills.

Each crisis is summarized on a double-page spread with 1-2-3 what-to-do checklists, “Fast Facts”, “Life Savers”, “Did You Know”, and “If You” sidebars, and margin notes. The book’s eye-catching design features brilliant full-bleed color and dynamic action photographs.

The life-threatening scenarios include:

Animal Dangers

• What to do if you are bitten by a snake
• How to escape from a bear
• What to do if you are chased by bees

Natural Dangers

• How to survive a hurricane
• How to avoid being struck by lightning
• What to do if you are caught in a food

Human Hazards

• How to escape from water in a car
• How to escape from a burning building
• How to avoid being crushed in a crowd

The Survival Skills include:

• Planning a trip
• Using a penknife
• Finding food
• Making a shelter
• Making a fire
• Tying knots.

Children like to feel in control. Knowing what to do in the case of an emergency increases the chance of survival and it also reduces fear. Even if readers never venture beyond the front door, they will enjoy Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids.

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!

Did you know that the only sport that’s been played on the moon is golf? Did you know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to himself?!

Learn more weird-but-true sports facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations.

Whether you’re a kid who wants to know more about sports or just someone who is curious why Major League Baseball umpires have to wear black underwear, this is the book for you!

With more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

• Help plan a trip to Walt Disney World, with detailed descriptions of theme park shows and attractions, maps, photos, and more.

• Join Ana, Elsa and Olaf for a Frozen adventure in a brand-new Epcot attraction!

• Experience new theme park shows and attractions, including the Magic Kingdom’s popular new parades: Festival of Fantasy and Move It! Shake it! Dance and Play It!

• Decide which attractions belong on every kid’s “can’t miss list.”

• Use the Force and become a junior Jedi knight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Get advice from young Disney experts — kids like you! The book is filled with kid-written tips and attraction reviews.

• Go on a happy hunt for “hidden Mickeys” in every Walt Disney World theme park

• Reader scan share thoughts and advice about all things Disney World by completing a “Reade rReview” survey after a WDW trip.

• Preserve magical memories in a special scrapbook section.

• Meet favorite Disney characters and collect autographs from Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and all the gang.

These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He was a sensation in his early days playing AAU ball in Akron, Ohio-and continued to amaze through his four years as a high school phenomenon. Now going into his fifth year as a star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, he is touted as the best player in basketball today. And for good reason: his dunks are monstrous, his no-look passes are things of beauty, his three-pointers seem effortless. But even more importantly, he is that one-of-a-kind superstar whose main goal isn’t to rack up the stats-it’s to make his team better.

Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids presents straightforward advice on what every explorer must know if they are to survive the most daunting challenges the world has to offer. The ultimate adventures are gleaned from the author’s travels around the world. He packs every page with the priceless knowledge he has gained over the years.

Features include:

• “Watch Out!” warnings and danger alerts
• “What To Wear” checklists
• “How To” advice (such as how to spear a fish)
• Equipment essentials (like anti-leech socks)
• “Did You Know” sidebars describing the animals adventurers may encounter
• Interesting facts, such as the experiences of record-breaking explorers, like British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes who cut off the tops of his own fingers in a vise rather than endure the pain of frostbite for one more minute
• Explorer Q+A’s, where the author describes his own lifetime of exploring
• Author Q+A’s.

Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids is no replacement for the real thing but quite possibly it will inspire would-be explorers to dream about their own adventures in the not-so-distant future.

Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.
 
Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House® website at MagicTreeHouse.com!

Now in paperback, the true story of Marcenia Lyle, an African American girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for a professional baseball team

One day in the 1930s, Marcenia and the boys she plays ball with learn that Gabby Street, a famous baseball manager, is scouting children for a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals. Eager to earn a spot, Marcenia plays her best, but is discouraged when Mr. Street tells her there are no girls in his camp. Convinced that baseball is her destiny, Marcenia won’t give up, ultimately proving her skill and passion to Mr. Street and her dubious parents.

Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com!

About Shell Education
Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.