Nancy Krulik is renowned for her extensive body of work, comprising over a hundred books for children and young adults, with particular acclaim for her engaging series featuring Katie Kazoo. Her writing often resonates deeply with younger readers, exploring themes relevant to their experiences. Beyond this, Krulik has also crafted numerous works for teenagers, establishing a reputation as a biographer for emerging Hollywood stars. Her keen insight into celebrity lives has led to frequent appearances on entertainment programs. Furthermore, she has contributed to the genre of advice books for teens, addressing a wide range of topics pertinent to adolescent life.
Chirpy the chick discovers the connection between music and math, realizing that melodies can help resolve noisy challenges. Through this journey, the story emphasizes creativity and problem-solving, showcasing how rhythm and harmony can bring clarity to chaotic situations.
A curious chicken embarks on an adventure to school, eager to discover the activities of humans. Throughout her journey, she uncovers the wonders of math and science, ultimately harnessing these newfound skills to protect her home, the coop. This imaginative tale blends education with fun, showcasing the importance of knowledge and creativity in problem-solving.
The story follows a chick and a duckling as they embark on a school trip where they discover concepts like fractions, tally marks, and pizza. Their educational adventure culminates in sharing their newfound knowledge with their friends at the coop. Additionally, the book features a recipe for pizza muffin treats, making it both an entertaining and interactive read for young learners.
Combining elements of adventure and education, this chapter book series features engaging stories set in a school environment. With a blend of magical journeys and learning experiences, young readers will embark on exciting escapades that stimulate curiosity and imagination. The boxed set includes the first four titles, offering a perfect introduction to the series by bestselling author Nancy Krulik.
Waiting is hard! Celebrate Hanukkah--and learn the meaning behind the holiday--with this new edition of a Step 2 reader with all new art! "Is it Hanukkah yet?" "Not yet. We have to wait for the sun to set!" Families who celebrate Hanukkah will recognize the familiar anticipation of the little girl in this story. And what better way to make the wait go faster than to read this sweet family story. Kids will recognize their favorite songs, games, and traditions in this early reader that captures the joy and warmth of the Festival of Lights. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Magic School Bus meets The Magic Tree House in this first installment of a new school-based chapter book series by bestselling author Nancy Krulik. When their teacher takes them to Egypt, will this class be able to break a mummy’s curse? Learning is an adventure in Ms. Frogbottom’s class, because she’s got a magic map—one that takes her students all over the world to battle with mythical monsters no one believes are real. All Ms. Frogbottom has to do is take out the map, tap a country, and— SHAZAAM!—off they go to a place somewhere far, far away. When Ms. Frogbottom whisks the class away to Egypt, they not only come face to face with a mummy, but have to solve the riddle of his ancient curse! Bestselling and beloved author Nancy Krulik ingeniously approaches geography in a new way, as the kids learn about the places they visit while fighting, fleeing, or in some cases rescuing monsters.
"Learning is an adventure in Ms. Frogbottom's class, because she's got a magic map - one that takes her students all over the world to do battle with mythical monsters no one believes are real. All Ms. Frogbottom has to do is take out the map, tap a country and ... off they go to a place somewhere far, far away. When Ms. Frogbottom's crew lands in Scotland, they come nose to nose with the legendary Loch Ness Monster!"--
While on a field trip to Romania, Ms. Frogbottom's class visits Dracula's castle, where they encounter vampires, garlic, bats, and even the legendary count himself!
Determined and resourceful, Princess Pulverizer embarks on adventures to prove her worthiness as a knight. Despite not having the title, she takes on challenges and strives to save the day, showcasing her bravery and cleverness. Her journey is filled with excitement, as she navigates obstacles and demonstrates that heroism comes in many forms.
Princess Pulverizer's next good deed: unite the unicorns and keep them from getting captured. She may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day! Princess Pulverizer and her pals are well on their way to completing her Quest of Kindness. But they know they can't continue it until they help Fortune--the unicorn they recently rescued--find his family. So when a fearful king orders his knights to capture all the unicorns they can, it's up to the princess and her friends to warn the unicorns before it's too late! Praise for Princess Pulverizer: Grilled Cheese and Dragons [*]"Very funny series . . ." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "A wacky adventure that stands out through highlighting its heroine's foibles, giving her plenty of room to grow in future installments." --Kirkus "This spirited chapterbook is an obvious choice for Princess in Black grads and Hamster Princess fans." --Booklist "A strong series opener and a solid choice for those looking to increase their early chapter book holdings." --School Library Journal