"Big Nate and his Fear The Mollusk bandmates are destined for superstardom--that is, if they can do something about the earsplitting vocals of their lead singer. Nate's always been the front man, but he might have to swallow his ego if he wants his friends to shine."--

The fifth in a series of 15 rhyming stories developed to help children learn to read. Each book is designed for an adult and child to read together and introduces new letters or reading patterns and reinforces material from previous books. Includes puzzles to reinforce new skills, and guidance notes on reading with children. In this story, grizzly bear Sal discovers to her dismay that she can't sing, but cheers up when she turns out to be a good percussionist....

Thirteen-year-old Dinah Lance is in a rock band with her two best friends and has a good relationship with her mom, but when a mysterious figure threatens her friends and family, she learns more about herself and her mother's secret past.

Following the success of their first gig, the band can't wait to perform at their school's Septemberfest. That is until Zee announces his parents don't want him to be part of the band anymore. But Fab decides to take things into his own hands. He goes to Zee's house to meet his parents. Will Fab be able to change their minds, or will he possibly be eaten?

"It's Nimra Sharif's first time going to public school. Nimra's nervous, but as long as she has her best friend, Jenna, by her side, she figures she can take on just about anything. Unfortunately, middle school is hard. The teachers are mean, the schedule is confusing, and Jenna starts giving hijab-wearing Nimra the cold shoulder aorund the other kids. Desperate to fit in and save her friendship with Jenna, Nimra accepts an unlikely invitation to...

Eighth-grade bass player Terence Kato is forced to transfer from a private arts school to a public school. He sets out to build a rock band and, in the process, make a few friends. He quickly locates a singer and keyboardist, but Terence wants to keep the rhythm going by finding a GUITARIST.

"After transferring from a private arts school to a public school, prodigy bass player Terence Kato is finishing eighth grade on a low note--until he starts building a rock band."--

Fab and his friends think they've found the perfect drummer for their rock band in his new neighbor, Zee. But Zee's bizarre behavior and slow, lurching movements seem odd to Lola and Emilio. Fab insists he's just a normal teenager. That is until Fab has a scary encounter with Zee's dad in the woods, and sees Zee act strangely during their first gig. Fab can't help but wonder . . . is his amazing drummer really a zombie?

When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in history! In the face of incredible odds, Olivia, Stella, Wen, Mohini, and Charlie find they can make a real difference when they learn to lean on each other and let go of everything holding back their dreams.

"It's carnival time on Animal Boulevard! And Hotel Flamingo is all set to join the party. But Anna and her team have their work cut out when the Nocturnal Animals come to stay - the biggest rock group on the planet! Can Anna keep every guest happy and still make the biggest splash at the carnival?" --Page 4 of cover.