In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-old Day--a famous criminal, and prodigy June--the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy.

"June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic--and each other--and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities"--

The Age of Man has begun. The "undesirable" creatures of legend have been driven from their lands, magic has been forsaken, the old gods reduced to myth.Now humans will rule the kingdoms of the island continent of Pentania. But they are not alone. Alson's king has been assassinated, its capital besieged by a malevolent wizard. The chaos and terror now sweeping the land have come to the remote village of Diln -- sending young Jarom far from his home...

Teens June, a military prodigy born into wealth, and Day, a criminal from the slums, are brought together and face plague, war, and a powerful, common enemy.

When Sabine Tobias, a descendant of the Atlanteans, needs Maxwell Barrett's map of Atlantis to decipher an ancient prophecy, Max, who has made the search for the lost continent his life's goal, agrees to help her.

When sixteen-year-old Beka becomes "Puppy" to a pair of "Dogs, " as the Provost's Guards are called, she uses her police training, natural abilities, and a touch of magic to help them solve the case of a murdered baby in Tortall's Lower City.

"In the blistering cold that touches the northern forests of the United States and Canada, a legendary evil spirit with endless hunger takes shape. Readers will learn about how this creature became feared through the oral traditions of First Nation members. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning"--Amazon.com.

"The Chupacabra came onto the legendary creature's scene in 1995 and the mystery of it has spread far and wide. This text traces the history, appearances, and theories behind Latin America's bloodthirsty monster. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning"--

"This new nonfiction series looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, mythbusting lens, debating whether or not the sightings and evidence provided are adequate proof of their existence. In The Loch Ness Monster, readers learn about all the sightings and "proof" of it, from the famous photograph to the huge "footprints" found by the Loch (both hoaxes!). It also discusses other history about the monster,...

After 2 years of peace, rumblings from the drow have Jarlaxle nervous. He is eager to ensure Zaknafein is armed with weapons, including a powerful artifact, the sword known as Cutter that has started wars, corrupted users, and spilled blood. Jarlaxle will go on an expedition looking for the weapon's last wielder, for she may unlock the sword's potential. Drizzt wants to introduce his daughter to Grandmaster Kane and to the practices that have defined...