When an alien robot crashes into Earth and creates a wave of chaos, the U.S. government unleashes an unusual weapon—monsters! Otherwise known as Ginormica, The Missing Link, Dr. Cockroach, Insectosaurus, and B.O.B., the monsters have a chance to win their freedom by saving the world. But the robot is just the beginning. Can the gang stop an alien invasion before the Earth is destroyed?

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No one is more shocked than Po the panda when he is chosen to become the Dragon Warrior. It is up to Po to defend the Valley of Peace from the evil snow leopard Tai Lung. At first glance, kung fu master Shifu and the Furious Five dismiss Po as a lazy panda who just loves to eat. But when Po is able to turn his love of food into his greatest strength, he knows he’s stumbled upon something special. Join Po as he rises to the occasion and surprises everyone, including himself!

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Optimus Prime and the Autobots are searching for Decepticons all around the world. Together with their human friends, the Autobots have formed a top secret team bent on keeping the Earth safe. But they had better watch out—a Decepticon could be lurking where they least expect it!

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P Is for Philadelphia is a unique, alphabetic tour of the city and the region, illustrated by the area's public school children, who participated in a city-wide drawing contest.

From A is for Athlete to Z is for Zoo, all of the city's rich history is explored. P Is for Philadelphia includes entries on William Penn's arrival and historic treaty with the Delaware Indians, the city's heritage as the cradle of American liberty, as well as its food, sports teams, neighborhoods, and festivals.

Published to coincide with Read Across America Day 2005, this book will have the kind of impact on Philadelphia and the region that few children's books ever have. It belongs on the bedside tables of every child in the Delaware Valley and the bookshelves of every visitor....