What was it like to be a passenger on the Mayflower? How many people survived the first harsh winter in the New World? How did Pilgrim children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide: Pilgrims. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie, fantastic photos and illustrations, and a guide to doing further research.

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit New York City! Dink's uncle is the curator of a museum with a dazzling new treasure--a statue of a jaguar cradling an emerald between its front paws. But when it's discovered that the emerald has been replaced with a fake, Dink's uncle is the chief suspect. He'll go to jail if Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can't uncover the real thief!

Chuck thinks he’s the loudest kid in the world。But what happens when Mary Potts comes to town？

From the earliest stages of sounding out words to the excitement of reading a whole book without help, Ready-to-Read books open up a world of possibilities to children at four different levels: PRE-LEVEL 1: RECOGNIZING WORDS LEVEL 1: STARTING TO READ LEVEL 2: READING TOGETHER LEVEL 3: READING ALONE From helping each other at school to sharing a special playdate, Blue and Magenta are best friends! Look for Blue Is My Name, another Preschool Ready-to-Read, and other Blue's Clues books at your favorite bookstore!

What's the perfect pet for a careful cousin?In Henry and Mudge's twentieth adventure, Henry wants to find the perfect pet for his cousin Annie. Annie needs a pet that's soft and dry and doesn't flymone that's quiet and careful, just like Annie. What could that be?

Kindergarten-Grade 2-- Will this lovable duo ever run out of opportunities for good times and good feelings? Not as long as there are childhood joys and fears to be remembered and recorded by this talented author-artist team. In this, the ninth adventure in this easy-to-read series, Henry's family motors to Grandmother's house in the country, and Henry is full of misgivings. Will Grandmother object to Mudge's drool? Will Mudge eat the coffee table? Worst of all, will he be forced to sleep outside? Grandmother loves Mudge, drool and all. But after the large awkward canine knocks things from tables, he is put outside, and Henry has to sleep alone. Never fear, though, for the ending is practical and totally satisfying. The simple text, full of rhythmic poetic repetition, conveys the hesitancies and humor in this common situation. To this are added lively watercolors that amplify characters, emotions, and setting. This is a perfect marriage of pictures and words. Bravo Henry and Mudge. May they go on forever! --N

Tommy Phan is a successful detective novelist, living the American Dream in southern California. One evening he comes home to find a small rag doll on his doorstep. It's a simple doll, covered entirely in white cloth, with crossed black stitches for the eyes and mouth, and another pair forming an X over the heart. Curious, he brings it inside. That night, Tommy hears an odd popping sound and looks up to see the stitches breaking over the doll's heart. And in minutes the fabric of Tommy Phan's reality will be torn apart. Something terrifying emerges from the pristine white cloth, something that will follow Tommy wherever he goes. Something that he can't destroy. It wants Tommy's life and he doesn't know why. He has only one ally, a beautiful, strangely intuitive waitress he meets by chance—or by a design far beyond his comprehension. He has too many questions, no answers, and very little time. Because the vicious and demonically clever doll has left this warning on Tommy's computer screen: The deadline is da

Recently, Baldacci has ventured with success beyond the thrillers that made his reputation, first in 2000 with the historical melodrama Wish You Well, then earlier this year with the SF mystery novella The Mighty Johns. Here's another stretch, one that he performs with good spirit, a lot of humor and only a bit of strain a Christmas charmer set aboard a cross-country train. Tom Langdon's life hasn't been the same since his all-time love, Eleanor Carter, left him years ago while the two were hotshot journalists, and since he's quit serious reporting for writing fluff. Banned from flying for a year because of an air rage incident, he's decided to write about riding the rails over the Christmas holidays, planning to link up with his erstwhile girlfriend, a Hollywood star, in L.A. Aboard the Capitol Limited, running from D.C. to Chicago, Tom meets a host of unusual fellow travelers, including rambunctious train personnel, lonely wanderers and a pair of elopers; he also runs into Eleanor, now a screenwriter

The Horn Book The characters are appealing and human, and the colorful illustrations are filled with action and detail...showing the gentle warmth of the stories. -- Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From the earliest stages of sounding out words to the excitement of reading awhole book without help, Ready-to-Read books open up a world of possibilities to children at three different levels: LEVEL 1: STARTING TO READ LEVEL 2: READING TOGETHER LEVEL 3: READING ALONE Pinky has twenty-seven stuffed animals, and Rex has twenty-seven dinosaurs. They have everything the same, and that's the way it should be with best friends. So what do they do when there's only one pink dinosaur in the museum gift shop, and they both want it? Could Pinky's pesky little sister Amanda have the answer? 作者简介： James Howe is the author of numerous books for children, including the popular series about Bunnicula, the vampire rabbit, an

Wendell Flutz’s room isn’t a mess. It’s a total pigsty. But Wendell’s mother can’t get him to clean it up.Wendell doesn’t think the mess is so awful. In fact, he doesn’t even mind it when one day he discovers a real pig sitting on his bed!

Book De*ion Train, Boats and Plants -- Pop-Up Book In this book your children can find many friendly characters and can read the traditional rhyming text with funnly illustrations.

Topics Include: Multiplication Division Fractions Decimals Time and Money Graphs, Tables, and Charts Problem Solving Geometry and Measurement And Lots More!

“The Bonesetter’s Daughter dramatically chronicles the tortured, devoted relationship between LuLing Young and her daughter Ruth. . . . A strong novel, filled with idiosyncratic, sympathetic characters, haunting images, historical complexity, significant contemporary themes, and suspenseful mystery.” “For Tan, the true keeper of memory is language, and so the novel is layered with stories that have been written down–by mothers for their daughters, passing along secrets that cannot be said out loud but must not be forgotten.”

Abby's best friend, Jessica, is away for the rest of the school year and Abby's other good friends seem to be spending more time with each other than they are with her. So when Grandma Emma invites Abby to come for a visit over spring vacation, Abby is thrilled--there has never been a better time to get away from home. But Abby's cousin Cleo is also spending the week with Grandma Emma. At first, Abby and Cleo don't get along at all. But working as a team on a bookmaking project shows them how much they have in common and brings them closer together.

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It's time for Eloise's lesson. Today her tutor, Philip, wants her to learn math, but Eloise has a better idea!

Kindergarten-Grade 2-In this entry in the popular series, Henry's mother wants "farm-fresh" eggs, blueberries, and corn, prompting a family trip to the country. While his parents load up on produce, Henry and Mudge have a memorable encounter with a goose. Rylant's sparkling use of language and clever plotting are fully realized in this satisfying story for beginning readers. Bracken's vivid pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations "in the style of Sucie Stevenson" extend the story. A fresh addition. Gr. 1-2. When Henry's mother decides that she wants fresh eggs, blueberries, and corn, the whole family drives to the country. Excited to be on a farm, Henry and his dog, Mudge, meet a variety of animals. Most are friendly, but an aggressive goose unnerves the enormous Mudge until he finally barks and sends her running away in a panic. The simple tale unfolds in three short chapters. Beginning readers will enjoy the upbeat story; the likeable, familiar characters; and the cheerful, ink-and-watercolor illustr

Friendly Jangle Animal Pop-aps Hamorous rhyming text Fun illastrations.

Belinda the ballerina loves to dance, but her keep getting in the way. When people make fun of her, Belinda decides to give up dance.forever. But what will she do without it? Belinda takes center stage in this charming story in which the size of her feet is rivaled only by the size of her hear.

Pinky's neighbor,Mrs.Morgan,is going to move.Sure,she used to be a mean old witch,but now she's a special friend to Pinky and Rex. They know they'l visit Mrs.Morgan often at her new apartment,but who will be Rex's new neighbors?And what will they be like?

Every year henry and his dad (with help from mudge,of course)make henry`s mother a funny lunch for mother`s day .shopping for their juicy ,crunchy surprise is fun,and preparing it is even more fun. But sharing it with henry`s mother is the most fun of all!