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You’re the main character. Your only goal: SURVIVE!It’s supposed to be a fun camping trip with your family. But when your sister and you get caught in a terrible thunderstorm, your relaxing vacation becomes an endless struggle to stay alive! Do you have what it takes to save your sister and yourself from unknown dangers? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? Put yourself in this adventure and find out!Test your survival skills with outcomes affected by your decisions.Discover dozens of possible endings to your adventure.Learn tips for staying safe in the Great Outdoors.Enjoy a wild story that puts you in control.

You're the main character in this interactive adventure. Your choices determine whether or not you survive Mount Everest.

Animals are amazing--you might even say they're super! They have special abilities that you've only seen in comic books and on your favorite cartoons. Super speed, laser eyes, invisibility and more, the powers that our North American animals possess are truly incredible. Acclaimed children's author and superhero expert Ryan Jacobson joins forces with award-winning naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela to reveal the true identities of several critters and their astonishing skills. Power-packed with fun facts and sensational details, Super Animal Powers has received the prestigious Gold award from the Mom's Choice Awards!

An Interactive Journey up the Food ChainAnimals are adorable, but they also have a wild side. Many hunt to survive—and must avoid being hunted. This kid-friendly introduction to nature’s predator-prey relationship spotlights several amazing examples. Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents spectacular photos of real critters in their natural habitats, while author Ryan Jacobson explores their most interesting hunting and eating habits. How do snakes catch their meals?Why do mosquitoes feed on blood?Children learn about each animal and then get to guess, What Eats That? With every turn of the page, the predator becomes the prey as the answer is revealed! Stan and Ryan’s first book together won a Mom’s Choice Award. This follow-up is perfect for any child who loves animals or appreciates nature.

You’re the main character. Your only goal: SURVIVE!It’s supposed to be a fun camping trip with your family. But when your sister and you get caught in a terrible thunderstorm, your relaxing vacation becomes an endless struggle to stay alive! Do you have what it takes to save your sister and yourself from unknown dangers? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? Put yourself in this adventure and find out!Test your survival skills with outcomes affected by your decisions.Discover dozens of possible endings to your adventure.Learn tips for staying safe in the Great Outdoors.Enjoy a wild story that puts you in control.

Join a very special boy on a stargazing adventure in this award-winning picture book that’s sure to spark your child’s imagination.Andrew Moore is not like other children. He doesn’t talk or run or jump. But he loves to smile and laugh—and go on the most wonderful outings! When he soars into the night sky to meet the constellations, his new friend Andromeda is taken by a sea monster. Andrew must team up with Pegasus, the flying horse, to help Andromeda. The boy isn’t as fast as Pisces, as powerful as Aries, or as brave as Perseus. How will he save the princess and bring happiness back to the kingdom?Up Where the Stars Are is an uplifting story by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson and award-winning illustrator Michelle Hazelwood Hyde. It showcases the positive power of imagination and celebrates the unique gifts that every child possesses. It also introduces children to nine constellations, complete with instructions for finding them in the night sky.A winner of an ALA Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Award, this picture book was created with the assistance and support of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Up Where the Stars Are benefits the Angelman Syndrome Foundation.

Read 27 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Michigan.A heroic specter saves a dying man’s life. An April Fool’s joke reveals the presence of a dog-like monster. One place, so haunted that it’s been featured on national television. Michigan is among the most haunted states in America. This collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of the Great Lake State!Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson has always held a fascination for things that go bump in the night. The professional writer spent countless hours researching the region in search of the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained.Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 27 terrifying tales about haunted locations. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Michigan is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.

Read 28 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Wisconsin.A place so haunted it was featured on national television, the spirits of long-dead gangsters and serial killers, and perhaps the most famous werewolf story in US history—Wisconsin is among the most haunted states in America. This collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of the Badger State!Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson has always held a fascination for things that go bump in the night. The professional writer spent countless hours researching the region in search of the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained.Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 28 terrifying tales about haunted locations. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Wisconsin is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.

Read 21 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Minnesota.What college is “Minnesota’s most legendary haunted place?” Where did a ghost reportedly murder two victims? How has a haunted hutch predicted several people’s deaths? Minnesota is among the most haunted states in America, and this collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising tales in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson grew up in Minnesota—with a fascination for things that go bump in the night. As an adult, the professional writer spent countless hours combing the region for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained.Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 21 terrifying tales about haunted locations. From the author's own ghostly encounter to a family terrorized by a fiendish toy, they’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Minnesota is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.

The Inspiring Biography of a Minnesota Football Star!Adam Thielen grew up in rural Minnesota, cheering on the state’s beloved purple-and-gold football team. He dreamed of one day playing in the pros, but no one could imagine the path that awaited him. Adam experienced rejection and disappointment, but the young wide receiver never gave up. This is a story of determination and perseverance. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude.Adam’s cousin Lindsay VonRuden and award-winning author Ryan Jacobson chronicle Adam’s rise from an unrecruited, undrafted small-town football player to one of the best wide receivers in professional sports. Complete with full-color photographs from throughout Adam’s life, this true story will inspire readers of all ages. With memories and stories from Adam’s family and friends and with sports accounts from high school (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota), college (Minnesota State University, Mankato), and the pros (Minnesota Vikings), Adam Thielen is a must-read for every sports fan in Minnesota and beyond. The book was named one of the 24 Best Sports Biography Books of All Time by BookAuthority.

Become classic literature’s most famous sled dog, and make choices to survive Jack London’s The Call of the Wild in this interactive Choose Your Path adventure.You are Buck, the famous sled dog. You have been stolen from your comfortable life in California and forced into servitude. Now, you find yourself in Alaska, a dangerous world of greedy men and savage dogs. Every moment, your life is at risk. You must use your strength, your cunning, and your animal instincts to survive such perils as bear attacks, wolf encounters, starvation, and the frigid temperatures of Canada’s Yukon.Adapted by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson with chapter illustrations by Kat Baumann, Can You Survive the Call of the Wild? turns the classic novel by Jack London into a Choose Your Path book for kids. The survival story puts readers in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to make it out alive? Or will the rugged wilderness lead to your doom? Step into this adventure, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!Book FeaturesInteractive adventure that challenges readers to survive the storyFamiliar characters on an action-packed journeyBONUS: hands-on educational activity for families and classroomsInteractive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?

Become classic literature’s most famous detective, and make choices to survive Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in this Choose Your Path mystery.You are Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective. You have been approached by three desperate clients, each of whom presents a compelling case for you to solve. Now, you must choose which mysteries are worth investigating and which might be too dangerous. Every moment, your life is at risk. Use your cunning to search for evidence, follow the clues, and survive such perils as vile criminals, clever traps, and even wild animals.Adapted by acclaimed authors Ryan Jacobson and Deb Mercier, with chapter illustrations by Kat Baumann, Can You Survive the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes? turns the classic collection of short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle into a Choose Your Path book for kids. The survival story puts readers in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to solve three of Sherlock Holmes’ most puzzling cases? Or will the villainous plots lead to your doom? Step into this mystery, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!Book FeaturesInteractive adventure that challenges readers to survive the storyFamiliar characters in three challenging investigationsBONUS: hands-on educational activity for families and classroomsInteractive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?

Step into classic literature’s most famous magical realm and make choices to survive L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in this interactive adventure for kids ages 9–13.You are Dorothy, the accidental adventurer. Swept away from your Kansas home by a deadly tornado, you land in the fantastical world of Oz—a place filled with witches, monsters, and talking animals. Every moment, your life is at risk. You must rely on courage, clever thinking, and the help of your unusual friends to survive dangers like angry trees, tiger-bears, and winged monkeys.Adapted by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson with illustrations by Y. Shane Nitzsche, Can You Survive the Wonderful Wizard of Oz? turns the classic novel into an interactive chapter book for middle-grade readers. At key points, you choose the path and decide what happens next. With more than a dozen possible outcomes, every read is a new adventure. Do you have what it takes to follow the road of yellow brick—or will the journey lead to your doom?Book FeaturesInteractive Adventure: Every choice affects the story, with 12+ possible endings.Timely Fun: Oz is back in the spotlight—kids can dive into the classic story.Kid Appeal: Short chapters, nonstop action, and rereads keep even reluctant readers hooked.Classroom Friendly: Built-in discussion opportunities and activities, ideal for grades 3–7.Perfect Gift: A paperback that fits in stockings, gift baskets, and classroom libraries.Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature series. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?

Detective: You is an interactive mystery series for ages 9–13. Readers become the detective—solving puzzles, cracking codes, and making choices that affect the story.Every clue counts. Every choice changes the investigation.Identify suspects, navigate puzzles, and solve the mystery in this spooky interactive mystery that’s perfect for Halloween—or any time readers crave chills and thrills. Old Central School is closing for good. Why? Because it’s reportedly haunted! Creepy noises, flickering lights, objects moving without explanation—Old Central has it all. The incidents have gotten so strange that parents refuse to send their kids to school. Yet Irene Gorter, a brave student, doesn’t believe the rumors—and she’s hiring YOU to prove it. Pack your gear, follow the evidence, and let the investigation begin.You’re the detective in this puzzling mystery by acclaimed author Deb Mercier. As you work your way through the story, it’s up to you toidentify suspects and gather clues,make choices that affect what happens next,navigate challenging puzzles—from riddles to secret codes—anduse deductive reasoning to determine what the crime was, how it happened, and whodunit.Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever! Create your own adventure with the Detective: You book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you solve the case before the haunting begins?Perfect for readers who love spooky stories, Halloween mysteries, and Choose Your Path adventures.

Detective: You is an interactive mystery series for ages 9–13. Readers become the detective—solving puzzles, cracking codes, and making choices that affect the story.Every clue counts. Every choice changes the investigation.Identify suspects, navigate puzzles, and solve the mystery in this spooky interactive mystery that’s perfect for Halloween—or any time readers crave chills and thrills. Old Central School is closing for good. Why? Because it’s reportedly haunted! Creepy noises, flickering lights, objects moving without explanation—Old Central has it all. The incidents have gotten so strange that parents refuse to send their kids to school. Yet Irene Gorter, a brave student, doesn’t believe the rumors—and she’s hiring YOU to prove it. Pack your gear, follow the evidence, and let the investigation begin.You’re the detective in this puzzling mystery by acclaimed author Deb Mercier. As you work your way through the story, it’s up to you toidentify suspects and gather clues,make choices that affect what happens next,navigate challenging puzzles—from riddles to secret codes—anduse deductive reasoning to determine what the crime was, how it happened, and whodunit.Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever! Create your own adventure with the Detective: You book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you solve the case before the haunting begins?Perfect for readers who love spooky stories, Halloween mysteries, and Choose Your Path adventures.

Become classic literature’s most famous sled dog, and make choices to survive Jack London’s The Call of the Wild in this interactive Choose Your Path adventure.You are Buck, the famous sled dog. You have been stolen from your comfortable life in California and forced into servitude. Now, you find yourself in Alaska, a dangerous world of greedy men and savage dogs. Every moment, your life is at risk. You must use your strength, your cunning, and your animal instincts to survive such perils as bear attacks, wolf encounters, starvation, and the frigid temperatures of Canada’s Yukon.Adapted by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson with chapter illustrations by Kat Baumann, Can You Survive the Call of the Wild? turns the classic novel by Jack London into a Choose Your Path book for kids. The survival story puts readers in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to make it out alive? Or will the rugged wilderness lead to your doom? Step into this adventure, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!Book FeaturesInteractive adventure that challenges readers to survive the storyFamiliar characters on an action-packed journeyBONUS: hands-on educational activity for families and classroomsInteractive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?

Become classic literature’s most famous detective, and make choices to survive Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in this Choose Your Path mystery.You are Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective. You have been approached by three desperate clients, each of whom presents a compelling case for you to solve. Now, you must choose which mysteries are worth investigating and which might be too dangerous. Every moment, your life is at risk. Use your cunning to search for evidence, follow the clues, and survive such perils as vile criminals, clever traps, and even wild animals.Adapted by acclaimed authors Ryan Jacobson and Deb Mercier, with chapter illustrations by Kat Baumann, Can You Survive the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes? turns the classic collection of short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle into a Choose Your Path book for kids. The survival story puts readers in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to solve three of Sherlock Holmes’ most puzzling cases? Or will the villainous plots lead to your doom? Step into this mystery, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!Book FeaturesInteractive adventure that challenges readers to survive the storyFamiliar characters in three challenging investigationsBONUS: hands-on educational activity for families and classroomsInteractive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?

Become a vampire hunter from classic literature, and make choices to survive Bram Stoker’s Dracula in this interactive Choose Your Path adventure.You are Jonathan Harker, an ordinary man thrust into an extraordinary situation. You have been tricked and imprisoned. You’ve come face to face with a monster and left behind to suffer a terrible fate. Now, you must put an end to Count Dracula’s evil reign. Assemble your team of vampire hunters, and prepare for battle. Every moment, your life is at risk. Use your courage and wisdom to survive such perils as wolf encounters and mysterious strangers.Adapted by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson with chapter illustrations by Kat Baumann, Can You Survive Dracula? turns the classic horror novel by Bram Stoker into a Choose Your Path book for kids. The survival story puts readers in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to defeat the deadly villain? Or will the Count’s unimaginable power lead to your doom? Step into this adventure, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!Book FeaturesInteractive adventure that challenges readers to survive the storyFamiliar characters on a thrilling missionBONUS: hands-on educational activity for families and classroomsInteractive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?

Enter classic literature’s most famous fairy tales, and make choices to survive “Cinderella,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Snow-White,” and more in this Choose Your Path adventure.The mystical world of fairy tales is crumbling, and you’ve been chosen to save it. You must navigate through dark and twisted versions of “Rapunzel,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Tom Thumb,” and other famous fairy tales. But every moment, your life is at risk. Use your courage and cunning—and a little bit of luck—to survive such perils as evil witches, devious wolves, and nasty criminals.Adapted by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson with chapter illustrations by Kat Baumann, Can You Survive the Grimms’ Fairy Tales? turns the classic collection of short stories by the Brothers Grimm into a Choose Your Path book for kids. The harrowing events put readers in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to find your way home? Or will the fairy-tale villains and their sinister plans lead to your doom? Step into this story, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!Book FeaturesInteractive adventure that challenges readers to survive the storyFamiliar characters throughout a magical journeyBONUS: hands-on educational activity for families and classroomsInteractive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?

Become a bald eagle in this interactive picture book that encourages movement, creativity, and decision-making.Have you ever dreamed of flying like a bald eagle? In this interactive picture book, you get to experience life from an eagle’s point of view. Flap your wings. Gobble down fish. Soar across the sky. The entertaining, educational story allows readers to make life choices to survive throughout an eagle’s life cycle—it’s like playing a game and reading a book at the same time!As the adventure begins, emerge from your shell. You’ll grow strong in your nest, but when are you strong enough to leave? Experience living on your own, hunting, finding food in winter, building a nest, and starting a family.Written by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson, with illustrations by David Hemenway, What Will the Eagle Do? encourages movement and imagination, as readers pretend to become a bald eagle. Active children especially appreciate the opportunity to wiggle and move with the story.This interactive picture book encourages:Imagination: Pretend to be a bald eagleDecision-making: Make life choices to surviveActivity: Wiggle and move with the storyChildren love picture books and are fascinated with bald eagles. This book serves as a wonderful introduction to bald eagle facts for kids.