WHETHER THEY'RE JUMPING barrels, zipping along the highway ona road trip, or tearing up the motocross track, motorcycles are thecoolest things on two wheels! Choppers! authors SusanGoodman and Michael Doolittle show readers the many types ofmotorcycles there are, how they work, and some of the excitingjobs, competitions, and events that feature them. This actionpackedStep 3 reader is filled with vibrant color photographs!
Is Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch) a descendent of the extinct giant ape Gigantopithecus ? Or is it a myth turned pop-culture phenomthat we want to believe is real? In this objectively written gradedreader, author Bonnie Worth examines the evidence for and againstthe existence of the alleged ape, including its role in nativeNorth American folklore, famous sightings and notorious hoaxes, Dr.Grover Kranz’s work with dermal ridges, the Gigantopithecus theory, the Patterson-Gimlin film, and much, much more. Illustratedwith photographs and full-color illustrations, this high-concepteasy reader will satisfy both skeptics and true believers.
"This is just the book to hook adventure-lovers on biographies. "--School Library Journal.
In winter, spring, summer, and fall, Frog and Toad are alwaystogether. Here is a wise and wonderful story for each seasonof theyear-and one for Christmas, too.
It is holiday time. Eloise hopes she will be the one toplace the star atop the Christmas tree!
Biscuit, everyone's favorite little yellow puppy, is back—andhe's making a new friend along the way. Helping an adorable lostduckling find its way home is just the beginning of their funadventure together. Young children will love listening along tothis sweet story about friendship.
Amelia Bedelia Tries Her Luck is a funny I Can Read adventure, starring Amelia Bedelia as a young girl, that is just right for beginning readers. Amelia Bedelia, America's favorite housekeeper, has been making readers laugh for fifty years! America's favorite housekeeper investigates all kinds of good luck and bad luck in this beginning reader starring Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Why is it unlucky for a black cat to cross your path? Why does a horseshoe bring good luck? If you step on a crack, will you really break your mother's back? Amelia Bedelia, who always takes things literally, tries to understand common superstitions in this funny book about friendship.
There's a new boy in school, and he's from Paris. Nancy cannotbelieve her luck. But this Parisian may not be as fancy as Nancyexpects!
Georgie has a loose tooth, but he doesn't knowhow to pull itout. He doesn't want to tie a stringto it or bite into a crunchyapple. Just whenGeorgie th nks his tooth will never come out,hegets a big surprise!
Drink lemonade with the Berenstain Bears! When Mama shares some fresh lemonade with the cubs, Brother and Sister Bear have a great idea—why not make a lemonade stand and share with the whole neighborhood? Sure enough, everyone stops by for a refreshing glass of lemonade, and the day turns into a wonderful event. The Berenstain Bears books have been loved by generations of readers, and there are more than two hundred and fifty books in the series!
Emma finds her inspiration with Dixie in this special wintertime adventure. When Emma is stumped by a school assignment—to write a poem about her “best day ever”—could a day of playing in the snow be exactly the thing Emma needs to help her write the perfect poem? With fun full-color illustrations on every page, Dixie’s eighth I Can Read captures all the excitement of that coveted childhood event—a snow day! Dixie and the Best Day Ever is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
How big are whales? How do whales breathe? Do they live alone or in groups? Why are so many whales in danger? This exceptional book for beginning readers explores one of the most amazing animals in the sea. Featuring breathtaking photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Whales is the latest title in a new I Can Read Book series about the fascinating animals that share our world and how we can help to keep them healthy and safe.
When Bridget the alligator arrives in the mail, she's only thesize of a key chain But after Zack soaks her in water, she growsinto a real live alligator. Bridget wrestles the garden hose andswings from the monkey bars. And what other alligator can docartwheels?
It is a quiet day on an island. Then suddenly a mountain blowsits top! It is a volcano. How does it start? What happens next?Read this amazing book and find out.
Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum. Even after abumpy bus ride, Nancy finds a way to make the day extra-fancy!
Phillip takes Eloise to the Museum of Natural History to learnabout dinosaurs.
The classic fairy tale. When Jack sells his cow for some magic beans, they grow into a beanstalk with a GIANT surprise at the top! Fee, fi fo fum! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzl
Why is Bernard the Bear baffled? Well, for one thing, he has lost his whistle and he can't figureout where it is. For another thing, he has just met Jack Jones–one of theHigh–Rise Private Eyes and a very fine detective in his ownright–and Jack won't stop talking about . . . pretzels! Luckily for the baffled bear (and for kids who are ready to readon their own), Jack takes the mystery (and the bear) back to thehigh–rise to meet Bunny Brown. Bunny is the brains of the operation, and she quickly determinesthat it's high time for the High–Rise Private Eyes to open casefile #7: The Case of the Baffled Bear.
Earl and Pearl are planting pumpkins. Chicken wants to help.But it seems like the only thing Chicken is good at is getting inthe way! When grasshoppers invade the pumpkin patch, there’snothing Earl and Pearl can do to stop them. Suddenly it’s up toChicken to save the day! Veteran illustrator Sue Truesdell anddebut author Judyann Ackerman Grant have created an award-winningMy First I Can Read gem, starring the very persistent Chicke
Read about the largest mammal ever to walk on land, about atiger with teeth longer than your hand, and about a horse the sizeof a dog! Mammals—some strange and some strangely familiar—ruledthe earth after the dinosaurs. These compelling creatures areintroduced to beginning readers by the team who created THE DAY THEDINOSAURS DIED. Paleontologist Charlotte Lewis Brown’s easy-to-readand fascinating de*ions of these ancient animals are broughtto life in Phil Wilson’s detailed illustrati
Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic,traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit thestage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build theirconfidence in learning to read as they progress through each level.Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children andencourage them to progress further with this series and becomeconfident readers. Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series iscarefully structured to include many everyday words that are vitalfor first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear,beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzlequestions at the end of each book further help withcomprehension. This Read it yourself version of Little Red Hen is a level 1title and so suitable for children who are beginning to learn toread. The story is told simply, using short sentences and a smallnumber of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help