Monday mornings aren't supposed to be fun, but they should be predictable. However, on this particular Monday, Stephanie Plum knows that something is amiss when she turns up for work at Vinnie's Bail Bonds to find that longtime office manager Connie Rosolli, who is as reliable as the tides in Atlantic City, hasn't shown up. Stephanie's worst fears are confirmed when she gets a call from Connie's abductor. He says he will only release her in exchange...

Explains how different coins equal the value of a dollar, shows how coins are made, describes the unique characteristics of each American coin, discusses coin collecting, and includes a related math activity.

Using Ty the Tyrannosaurus Rex's new invention, the Dino Detectives find a bag of strange coins at the beach and trace them back to a carnival.

Looniverse #2 is even wackier than the first book! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ed has to sell chocolate bars to raise money for his soccer team, but the bars have all melted....

Learn about coins and counting.

An overview of currency that describes its history, how coins and paper money are made, what money looks like around the world, and other related topics. Includes a glossary and a further-reading list.