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From highly acclaimed, award-winning author Candace Fleming comes a thrilling, evocative, and shockingly personal examination of a forgotten corner of World War II history: the invasion and occupation of Alaska's Attu Island by Imperial Japanese Armed Forces and the ensuing battle to reclaim it.

Charlie Groth has just been drafted into the US Army's 7th Infantry as a litter bearer in October 1942 when he boards a ship bound for remote parts of Alaska. Japanese forces have invaded mere months after their deadly attack on Pearl Harbor and are occupying two of the Aleutian islands. Yet Charlie and his fellow soldiers have been assured it's bound to be an easy fight and a quick victory. The boys will be home with their families for the holidays.

It will be three years before Charlie sees his family again.

Paul Nobuo Tatsuguchi is a physician in the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces with a penchant for journaling, a way to distract himself from how much he misses his wife and young daughters. As Charlie and his troops make their way to Attu Island, Paul and his troops construct foxholes, field hospitals, and trenches in preparation for the vicious battle to come.

When the two armies meet amid the fog and freezing rain, neither side is ready for the desperate fight that will become the second bloodiest battle in the Pacific after Iwo Jima. And neither is prepared for the price that patriotism and loyalty will demand.

Following two parallel stories from opposite sides of the conflict and capturing the war through first-person accounts and archival photographs, acclaimed author Candace Fleming brings this history to life with a thrilling, movingly personal, and fast-paced examination of the little-known World War II campaign that unfolded on American soil and wound up playing an essential role in the ultimate defeat of the Japanese Admiralty in the Pacific.

Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills, so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.

Pig the Pug meets Pete the Cat in this hilarious new series starring a grumpy little toad with a big attitude. From the mind of master humorist Jim Benton!

Tot the Toad is just like every grouchy kid: he doesn't want to clean up after himself, or go to bed, or do his homework. He hates loud noises, new situations, and anything that throws off his routine. And tonight, he definitely doesn't want to eat dinner! Relatable to picky kids and annoyed parents alike, this contrarian amphibian will turn even the biggest frowns upside down.

Jim Benton is known for creating lovably grumpy characters like Catwad, Franny K. Stein, and Jamie Kelly (Dear Dumb Diary). Now he's bringing his trademark humor and illustrations to this hilarious new picture book!

A healing-centered guide that reimagines the stages of grief and focuses on the importance of choosing joy in the midst of darkness.

Reimagining Grief reframes the traditional five stages of grief with Kate Doerge's positive and more nuanced experiences and actions that she chose on her own journey through grief:

• Connection
• Emotion
• Celebration
• Acceptance
• Purpose.

When Kate lost her 16-year-old daughter Penny after a lifelong battle with a rare genetic disorder called Neurofibromatosis, or NF, she had already lost both of her parents and was radically rethinking her relationship with grief and mourning.

Every grief book that friends recommended felt like another weight dragging her down when all she wanted was a way to find hope and purpose again. Black dresses and serious ceremonies felt so at odds with the loving lives that they were meant to honor, especially Penny, who was such a bright light in her brief time here.

So, Kate threw colorful celebrations instead of funerals and looked for ways to turn the pain she was feeling into purpose. Soon after, Kate founded the Penny's Flight Foundation, raising awareness and funding for NF; and now, Kate is spreading her message further with this book.

Filled with personal stories and compassionate, loving encouragement for readers, Kate sheds light on a new path through grief for people looking for practical ways to move forward out of the darkness.

The world of self-help is overflowing with advice. Countless books, podcasts, therapies, and videos talk about how to build a better life.. For Spencer Greenberg and Jeremy Stevenson, the most essential part of all this advice is the techniques. Techniques answer the million-dollar question: What do you actually do to fix your problem? What do you do to overcome anxiety, maximize productivity, and find inner peace?
After years of research--analyzing 106 self-help books and 23 therapies--they discovered that, from a bird's-eye view, all self-help techniques collapse into just 12 broad strategies: The 12 Levers.
Knowing these Levers can prepare you for so many of the challenges that life will throw at you. You'll learn how to...

• Clarify your intrinsic values to give your life direction
• Overcome fear by using the most scientifically validated anxiety approach in the world
• Alleviate insomnia and out-of-sync sleep routines with techniques largely known only to sleep therapists
• Enrich your downtime by doing more glad-you-did-it activities
• Get more done by understanding the three factors of The Productivity Equation
• Interrupt spirals of self-consciousness using the Attention Training Technique

...and much more.
Together, the 12 Levers form the complete psychological toolkit for improving your life.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter comes a groundbreaking guide to the brain's immune cells--essential to preventing disease and sustaining peak cognitive function and mental health

We've been fighting the wrong enemy. For decades, medicine has pointed its weapons at symptoms like memory loss, tremors, headaches, and lethargy, while ignoring the root causes of diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and major depression. In Brain Defenders, neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter flips the script, exposing the real culprits: malfunctioning microglia, tiny immune cells that, when metabolically hijacked, go rogue and attack the very neurons they're meant to protect.
With clarity and urgency, Dr. Perlmutter explains how a silent battle rages in the brain. Microglia can become either warriors of protection or agents of destruction--and the outcome depends largely on how we live. In Brain Defenders, you will:

• Learn the science of immunometabolism and the relationship between energy and your cells
• Understand the overlooked role of inflammation in everything from dementia to long COVID--and why the immune system may be the brain's greatest threat and hope
• Discover how your lifestyle affects the fate of your microglia and, in turn, your cognitive future
• Uncover the surprising link between metabolic health and brain resilience, and how tools like fasting, sleep, and even oxygen therapy can restore damaged neural networks
• Explore therapeutic interventions--from metformin to lion's mane mushroom--that support healing and slow neural decline

Neurodegeneration, cognitive impairment, and mood disorders are not inevitable, but often the result of chronic, controllable inflammation. Drawing on the latest peer-reviewed science and grounded in decades of neurological care, Dr. Perlmutter delivers a powerful message: the future of your brain health is in your hands.

Unlock your search-and-find creativity with I Spy Imagine! This entry in the bestselling I Spy series is illustrated by award-winning photographer Walter Wick and features rhyming riddles by Dan and Dave Marzollo.

I spy an astronaut, a small telescope,

Blue boxing gloves, a dinosaur fin,

A brown paper bag, a striped jump rope;

A stork, a lamb, and a rolling pin.

The New York Times bestselling I Spy series continues to amaze search-and-find fans of all ages. Intricate and vibrant photographs are filled with cleverly hidden objects paired with clever and challenging riddles, making the search a fun and stimulating activity for young and old alike. I Spy Imagine features a brand-new photograph, all-new riddles for each spread, a bonus riddle section, and even a search-and-find riddle for the cover.

The I Spy series is a great tool for developing observational skills, pattern recognition, and an appreciation for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math principles.

It's time to get unplugged with I Spy! Collect them all -- it's fun for everyone!

NOW A USA TODAY BEST SELLER!

In Earned, NHL legend Chris Pronger reveals the hard truth behind greatness--that talent opens doors, but only relentless standards, ownership, and grit keep them open.

Success isn't owed--it's earned.

In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, talent alone doesn't cut it. Chris Pronger--one of the NHL's most dominant and controversial defensemen--learned that the hard way. In Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey's Fiercest Competitors, he reveals the raw truth behind an eighteen-year career defined by triumph, adversity, and transformation.

From being booed by his own fans in Hartford and St. Louis as a twenty-year-old phenom to hoisting the Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007, Pronger's journey was anything but smooth. A Hockey Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hart Trophy winner, he shares what the stats don't show: the relentless standards and hard lessons that forged his success.

At the heart of Earned is a simple question--"What are your standards?"--that fueled Pronger's evolution from underachiever to champion. Through gripping stories of betting on himself, surviving brutal trades, enduring career-ending injuries, and reinventing himself as an entrepreneur, Pronger distills a powerful formula: Standards + Adversity + Ownership = Success.

This isn't just a hockey memoir--it's a playbook for excellence in any arena. Pronger opens up about rebuilding his family life, quitting drinking, and living by his Difference Maker's Code. Packed with insider stories, motivational insights, and practical tools like the 30-Day Standards Challenge, Earned will push you to raise your game.

As Pronger says, "Talent opens doors. Standards keep them open."

If you're ready to own your story and earn your success, this is your guide.

An archaeologist is drawn into a mission to save a mysterious community of supernatural beings hiding deep within the Andes in this humorous, offbeat novel.

Archaeologist Ruth Baker is in Peru for a new dig, but discovers more than she bargained for--a secret community of giant supernatural beings hiding in the mountains.

The Wanami were originally kidnapped from Earth by aliens thousands of years ago to work on planet Qoom. Eventually they were shipped back and lived happily alongside the Inca civilization--until they were forced to take refuge in the treasure-filled caves beneath the Incan monuments they helped to build.

Now, a new threat has emerged--and Ruth is the only thing that stands between them and real extinction! Can she persuade the outside world to help ensure their survival, or will the human lust for gold cause her efforts to backfire spectacularly?

A rollicking adventure perfect for fans of quirky, fun science fiction from Riley August and Becky Chambers.

Unleash your imagination with this rare guide packed full of freaky facts, spine-tingling stats, and wild illustrations of creatures of legend--all gathered by the lost souls who quested for this forbidden knowledge! Perfect for readers who dare to face the dark (with a flashlight and a snack).

Creep through the shadows. Listen for the scratching. Something is out there--and it knows you're reading this book.

The Monster Manual is not a bedtime story. It's a field guide to the beasts that slither, skulk, and stalk when the lights go out. Collected by vanished monster-hunters and forbidden to be printed--until now--these pages contain the truth grown-ups won't admit: monsters are real.

From vampires and goblins to witches and werewolves, this creep-tacular book serves as a guide to the history of monsters and offers information on how/where to find these mythical beings, as well as descriptions and tales of human contact with them over time. Complete with interactive elements like quizzes ("What's Your Monster Personality?"), activities/crafts (brew a witch's potion), and survival warnings from those who dared to hunt these creatures down, this compendium is your only hope--should you find yourself face-to-face with something that should not exist.

Once the snarling frontman of thrash metal legends Puke Hammer, Curtis Paul is now more dad than demon, trading mosh pits for parent-teacher meetings. But when a chance to reunite the band arises, Curtis finds himself torn between diapers and distortion pedals, family dinners and filthy riffs. Told with sharp humor and raw heart, Death Metal Duck is a time-hopping, 70-page graphic novel that dives deep into the chaos of parenthood, the passion of playing music, and the messiness of second chances. Featuring real music by a local Alberta band reimagined as Puke Hammer's discography, this book is a raucous, reverent ode to creativity, comics, and the enduring power of loud guitars. For fans of slice-of-life stories with a metal edge-- this one's for you.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz comes a gripping, timely, 96-page bonus story about one girl's treacherous immigration journey that can be read alongside the novel Two Degrees, or on its own.

Daniela López is on a life-or-death journey.

Forced to flee their beloved home in Honduras, Dani and her family were headed north in search of safety--until a treacherous mistake ripped Dani's parents away. Now, Dani and her younger brother Carlos are on their own, and they have no choice but to keep going, in the desperate hope of finding their parents at the Mexico-United States border.

But to get there, they will have to ride on top of a roaring freight train known as "The Beast."

Rickety and deadly, The Beast makes hairpin turns at terrifying speeds and shoots through dark tunnels. And there is the constant danger of being caught by gangs and kidnappers along the way.

Surrounded by hundreds of fellow refugees, Daniela will have to figure out who she can and cannot trust--and fast. Otherwise, she and Carlos might not stand a chance of surviving...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee; Two Degrees) this timely original story, sensitively told, gives today's readers an accessible and gripping look at the immigrant experience and the courage it takes to start over.

Felix Powell is back! After his brief stint as a dog, Felix thinks his troubles with magical animal transformation are over. . . until a mysterious bit of magic turns him into a squirrel. A funny, short, young middle grade novel about friendship, family, and animals written and illustrated with black-and-white drawings by two-time Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly.

Felix Powell loves to climb trees. He loves to run and jump and hide. But he's never shoved acorns into his cheeks. He's never gnawed at twigs to build a nest. And he's certainly never worried about being eaten by hawks. Until now.

When his magic blanket turns Felix from an eight-year-old aspiring zoologist into a skittering squirrel, Felix discovers that there's more to squirrelhood than meets the eye. Will Felix triumph, avoiding predators and helping his new squirrel friend? Will he learn to jump and leap and climb? And will he turn back into a boy in time for dinner with his grandmother?

Felix Powell, Boy Squirrel is a standalone companion to two-time Newbery Medal winner Erin Entrada Kelly's Felix Powell, Boy Dog, which is set in the world of her popular Marisol books. With short, high-interest chapters and illustrations and comics by the author on almost every page, Felix Powell, Boy Squirrel celebrates curiosity, ingenuity, imagination, and friendship. For animal lovers and readers of Beverly Cleary, Judy Blume, Meg Medina, and Megan McDonald.

In this follow-up to the hilarious The Fairy Tale Fixers: Cinderella, Fairy and Mouse are back on the case as they help Sleeping Beauty try to awaken from a nightmare.

A princess trapped in her room.

An evil marriage plot.

And a curse just waiting to happen.

These things spell disaster . . . until Fairy and Mouse arrive on the scene. Because the Fairy Tale Fixers can fix any fairy tale!

(Well, eventually. First they might make things a teensy bit worse.)

Will there be a Happily Ever After? There will definitely be a rather confused duck . . . and lots of laughs.

Fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel and Sir Ladybug will love this funny graphic novel with its twist on the classic fairy tale!

Perfect for:

Readers who love to laughGift-givers looking for a silly fairy tale retellingFans of Deborah Underwood and Jorge Lacera's The Fairy Tale Fixers: Cinderella