Nancy Krulik Books in Order

This profile introduces Taylor Hanson, the lead singer of the band Hanson, through his life and musical career. It explores his outlook, the ideas behind his lyrics and what he enjoys doing with his friends.

Excalibur has been stolen, leaving Camelot vulnerable to villains who want to control the kingdom. Kayley sets out to recover the magical sword and return it to King Arthur in this picture-book adaptation of the animated film.

The Robinsons pick up a rescue capsule containing two orphaned children during their journey aboard Jupiter 2. Soon the ship’s instruments and Robot begin malfunctioning, leaving the family to investigate what changed when the unexpected passengers came aboard.

When the Robinsons' spaceship enters hostile alien territory, everyone aboard disappears except Penny, Will and the Robot. Left to find the missing crew, the three survivors face a succession of strange encounters as they search unfamiliar space.

A knight's daughter joins a blind warrior and a dragon on a quest to recover Excalibur. This adaptation of the animated film follows their search for King Arthur's sword, bringing an unlikely group together around a dangerous mission.

Krulik explores beliefs about the positive powers attributed to beads made from stones and other materials. The guide combines explanations of these traditions with suggestions for making beads, creating bracelets and organizing a party around a bead theme.

Being joined together causes problems for CatDog in two adventures. Cat receives an invitation to a party that excludes dogs, while Dog's pursuit of a ball takes them to a city hostile to cats and into the dogcatcher's reach.

Doug wins the chance to run Beebe Bluff Middle School for a day and decides to abolish every rule. As the school descends into chaos, his experiment in total freedom becomes harder to manage.

Buster learns that his family is moving, which means starting at a new school and leaving his friends behind. His camp friends invite him to the beach, hoping a day together will ease his worries.

While babysitting Sabrina's mischievous cousin Ally, Salem falls victim to her magic. Transported into a succession of fairy tales, the cat must cope with unfamiliar stories and the trouble created by the young witch.

Hungry Jar Jar Binks visits a busy market, where his clumsiness angers Sebulba. The young reader follows Jar Jar's predicament as he faces the consequences of his mistake and the need to be more careful.

This quiz and trivia collection tests young readers' knowledge of country music and its performers. Questions about artists including LeAnn Rimes, Garth Brooks, and Shania Twain accompany photographs, inviting fans to compare what they know.

Nancy Krulik profiles Ricky Martin's early career, following his path from Menudo through television, Broadway, and solo recording. The book looks at the performances and musical success that brought him to a wider audience.

This guide considers best friends, friendships with boys, and making friends online. A friendship test and suggested activities invite teenage girls to examine how they relate to others, with an introduction from an adolescent psychologist.

The Jupiter Two crew stops to relax on a beautiful blue planet, but Dr. Smith angers its shapeshifting inhabitants. Their retaliation infects the ship's computers with a virus that threatens to destroy the spacecraft.

Tommy worries that moving to a larger house will separate him from his friends and change his bond with Chuckie. The babies devise a plan to protect their home from its prospective new occupants.

The Moffatts' four-brother partnership faces a challenge when a reporter singles out keyboard player Dave for praise. Encouraged by the attention, Dave considers going solo, raising questions about ambition, ego, and loyalty to his brothers.

Annoyed that the babies refuse to play her game, Angelica claims newfound powers and sets out to impress them. Rain, flashing car lights, and a lingering sun become evidence as she tries to assert control.

Nancy Krulik profiles Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu, the stars of the Charlie's Angels film. Biographical accounts, photographs, and illustrations introduce the three performers to readers interested in the actors behind the movie.

The students at Kennedy High set aside their usual rivalry between popular classmates and outsiders. A battle between boys and girls creates unexpected alliances, changing the relationships that normally divide the school's social groups.

This biography introduces Frankie Muniz, focusing on his entry into show business and his role in Malcolm in the Middle. Hobbies, fan information, and a quiz give readers ways to learn about the young performer.

Sugar Daddy and Josh decide to spy on their girlfriends in an effort to understand them better. What they discover goes beyond their expectations, leaving their relationships entangled in the consequences of their secret investigation.

This illustrated introduction explores Georgia's history and culture through its commemorative state quarter. An explanation of the coin's symbols accompanies selections from notable writing and a characteristic recipe, connecting the design with the state it represents.

The Moffatt brothers discover that life aboard their tour bus has drawbacks as well as advantages. A stray dog and a lonely girl with a significant secret complicate their travels and challenge the touring band.

A little girl eagerly waits for Hanukkah to begin, but the celebration must wait until sunset. The family story introduces songs, games, and holiday traditions while following her anticipation of the Festival of Lights.

Nancy Krulik follows Jim Carrey from childhood performances for his family to success in film. The biography considers his comedy career alongside dramatic roles that challenged the image established by movies such as Ace Ventura.

This profile introduces Joshua Jackson's film work and his role in Dawson's Creek. Facts about his off-camera life and friendships accompany a fan quiz, offering readers a closer look at the young actor's career and interests.

This introduction explores Pennsylvania's history and culture alongside its commemorative state quarter. The book explains the symbolism of the coin and includes excerpts from notable writing and a characteristic recipe associated with the state.

Nancy Krulik presents crafts and activities designed to strengthen the bond between parents and children. The collection offers approachable things to do together, framing shared involvement as a way to support a child's self-esteem.

Nancy Krulik profiles actors whose supporting performances brought them attention, including Seth Green, Joshua Jackson, and Chris Klein. The book considers their beginnings, their off-camera lives, and their hopes of moving into leading roles.

Rumors about a party encounter between Nicole and Josh create tension among their classmates. This modern adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing turns gossip and romantic assumptions into complications for the students and their relationships.

This guide offers practical advice, encouraging statements, and words of wisdom for young girls. It emphasizes their ability to make choices about their own lives, inviting readers to recognize the agency behind everyday decisions.

This collection lists a thousand sources of everyday happiness, from sunshine and chicken soup to sleeping late and laughing with friends. Readers are encouraged to remember the small pleasures and familiar experiences that make them smile.

Nancy Krulik profiles Heath Ledger's early path from Perth and Australian television to Hollywood films. The book considers his family, hobbies, and attitudes toward acting as his roles begin drawing attention beyond his home country.

Four young performers finally take the stage as the new girl band No Secrets. Selection is only the beginning, as they face the pressures of becoming stars and question whether success matches the dreams that brought them together.

Eight finalists leave their performing arts boarding school to live together while competing for a four-member girl band. Their chance at stardom brings pressure and rivalry that test whether their friendships can withstand the selection process.

Seven young performers remain in the competition to join a four-member girl band. As their ambitions bring them closer to possible stardom, the narrowing field intensifies the pressure within the group of hopefuls.

Tommy and Chuckie enter the mall's Cutie Cupid Contest and wonder whether they can become Cupid in a single afternoon. The babies try to fill themselves with enough love to meet the challenge.

Students at a performing arts boarding school prepare for a showcase watched by talent agent Eileen Kerr. Eight girls will advance toward a four-member band, turning an already demanding performance into an important audition.

This guide explores dating and romantic compatibility through advice, quizzes, horoscopes, and trivia. Intended for readers with a partner or still looking, it considers choosing a match and creating the conditions for romance.

Bullied by George, Katie wishes she could be anyone but herself. When a shooting star grants her wish, she becomes the classroom hamster and discovers that escaping her own problems creates a very different set of difficulties.

Jeremy declares that girls have cooties, and Suzanne responds by planning a party just for girls. When Katie magically becomes Jeremy, she must find a way to bring her divided friends back together.

As the frozen landscape changes, mammoth Manny, sloth Sid and saber-toothed tiger Diego become unlikely traveling companions. Protecting a human baby, they face dangers on a journey to return him to his family.

This biography follows Lisa Lopes from her childhood to her role in TLC alongside Tionne and Rozanda. It examines the rapper's music and career as the Atlanta group combines rap, dance and R&B.

For a science assignment, Sabrina visits Thomas Edison's laboratory and brings him into the present. Modern comforts distract the inventor, leaving Sabrina scrambling to return him to his own time before his missing inventions change the future.

Katie magically becomes Heather, Suzanne's baby sister, and discovers she can still talk. Suzanne decides Heather must be a genius, leaving Katie trying to keep her transformation secret while navigating life as a baby.

Katie becomes Lucille, the school lunch lady, just as a food fight causes trouble in the cafeteria. With the principal angry, Katie must manage the mess and protect Lucille from blame for her actions.

This biography traces Sarah Hughes's skating career from childhood lessons on Long Island to Olympic gold in Salt Lake City. It also considers her life beyond the competition that brought her widespread attention.

Cordelia's life in Sunnydale takes dangerous turns in three television adaptations. An invisible enemy targets her, a dead football player's ideal bride needs assembling, and a homecoming queen competition becomes a struggle to stay alive.

Sabrina visits ancient Greece, where Zeus's interest in her provokes Hera's jealousy. A curse makes Sabrina irresistible to men, drawing her into troubles involving Helen, the Trojan War and a wooden cat inspired by Salem.

This biography follows Vin Diesel from a childhood encounter with theater to acting, writing, directing and producing. It explores how his short films and festival appearances helped him build a career in movies.

Katie's favorite pizza shop holds an eating contest, but a magical transformation puts her in chef Louie's place. Unable to cook pizza herself, she faces a kitchen crisis that threatens the event her friends are anticipating.

Working as a mall elf, Sabrina gives away toys without realizing they belong to the real Santa. With his supply depleted, she must find a way to replace the missing presents before Christmas arrives.

This Bratz activity book centers on Cloe's fashion interests, including animal prints and sparkling clothes. Quizzes, fill-in stories and glitter body stickers invite readers to explore her style and create their own responses.

Katie's teacher moves next door and objects to the neighborhood dogs. When Katie becomes her own dog, Pepper, she tries to change the teacher's attitude while facing the rules making life difficult for pet owners.

New student Becky keeps copying Suzanne, from her clothes to her report topic, upsetting their friendship. Katie's transformation into Becky places her in the middle of the dispute as she tries to ease Suzanne's resentment.

A two-day Nature School trip brings Katie's class under strict counselor Genie's supervision. Katie becomes Genie and leads a hike, but getting lost and changing back leaves her struggling to put things right.

This biography follows Hilary Duff from childhood dancing with her sister to acting roles and Lizzie McGuire. It also explores her singing career, with quizzes and trivia accompanying the account of her life and work.

After Katie gets punished for breaking school rules, she becomes Principal Kane and abolishes them. Her classmates enjoy their freedom, but the resulting chaos leaves the real principal facing blame for decisions he never made.

Jade's Bratz fashion interests include experimental outfits and a love of cats reflected in her nickname, Kool Kat. Quizzes, fill-in stories and body stickers give readers ways to explore her style and personality.

Lucy offers opinions and advice in this illustrated Peanuts collection adapted from Charles Schulz's characters. Her words of wisdom follow her from the psychiatric booth to the ballfield and the piano, alongside her familiar friends.

Sammy hopes to play one of the Ten Plagues in his school's Passover production. Getting cast as matzoh instead leaves him disappointed and struggling to accept a role very different from the one he wanted.

Katie and her friends visit a film shoot featuring famous child actress Rosie Moran. A switcheroo turns Katie into Rosie, putting her on the set and leaving her worried about performing in someone else's place.

This Bratz activity book introduces Sasha's taste for streetwear, including beanies and jean skirts, and her interest in hip-hop. Quizzes, fill-in stories and glitter body stickers invite readers to explore Bunny Boo's style.

Lara Croft discovers a key to the Cradle of Life inside a temple off Greece's coast. When mercenaries working for biological weapons designer Jonathan Reiss steal it, the archaeological discovery becomes a dangerous pursuit.

Sabrina wants to help Roxie find a date for Halloween and turns to magic. Her effort to arrange romance goes wrong, leaving her dealing with the consequences of meddling in her friend's love life.

Yasmin's Bratz style combines bohemian clothes, earth tones and textured fabrics. This activity book explores Pretty Princess's fashion interests through quizzes, fill-in stories and body stickers that let readers contribute ideas of their own.

This biography follows Adam Brody from surfing and skateboarding in San Diego to pursuing acting in Los Angeles. It traces television work, including Gilmore Girls, and the role of Seth that brought him attention on The O.C.

This animal-themed board book combines facts about creatures from pigs to ants with a chalkboard for practicing their names. Included chalk and an eraser cloth let children write, draw and explore the animals themselves.

Katie falls out with Suzanne after her friend's behavior becomes increasingly snobbish. When Katie becomes Suzanne during her modeling debut, an unexpected turn on the runway puts their already strained friendship under further pressure.

SpongeBob dreams of becoming manager of the Krusty Krab, but the job goes to Squidward. Disappointed, he heads to the Goofy Goober Party Boat, where ice cream sundaes offer consolation for his dashed hopes.

Angie paints skateboards in her mill town and dreams of reaching New York's art world. When preppy Carter offers help, an unexpected connection grows amid the differences in their backgrounds and troubles involving their families.

Katie dislikes Valentine's Day's romantic fuss, then becomes Cinnamon, the candy shop owner preparing personalized hearts. Mistakes with the messages threaten her classmates' celebrations, leaving Katie trying to repair the trouble she has caused.

Jade wants to enter a boutique's modeling competition, but Cloe's decision to compete too creates rivalry between them. As their friends choose sides, the contest threatens the relationships that hold the Bratz group together.

On a museum visit, Katie's classmates misbehave while stern tour guide Mr. Weir makes the trip difficult. Becoming the guide herself leads Katie into a new disaster, with his job caught up in the consequences.

Mrs. Derkman is a Teacher of the Year finalist, and her class will be observed. When Katie transforms into her teacher, she must handle an unruly third grade while the attention threatens to expose her troubles.

Katie's track coach chooses only the fastest runners, leaving her on the bench. When she becomes Coach Debbie, Katie tries to give every child a chance to participate, creating complications for the team.

Young children practice numbers from one to ten in a board book with chalkboard pages. Writing numerals and number words turns a pretend classroom activity into a chance to develop early counting and handwriting skills.

Sami Granger moves to New York hoping to become a fashion designer, but someone steals her work. A job selling lingerie pays the bills, while an impending visit from her father threatens to expose her struggles.