In the latest offering from the Magic Tree House series, MaryPope Osborne treats readers to an inside look at one of herfavorite subjects—the theater. Jack and Annie are whisked back toElizabethan England where they meet the Bard of Avon himself,William Shakespeare, and luckily for them he is desperate for twosmall actors for his latest play! A wonderful adventure as well asthe perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young readers.
Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
Did you know that ants have jobs? Ants may not look like theyare doing anything important, but each ant that lives in a hill hasa special job, whether it is cleaning the nest, digging new tunnelsor gathering food. And in each ant city there is a queen ant who isbusy laying eggs. In this popular Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-OutScience book, Arthur Dorros explores the fascinating and complexways in which these industrious insects work together to keep theirant cities alive. A Reading Rainbow Selection Outstanding ScienceTrade Books for Children 1987 (NSTA/CBC) Explains how ants live andwork together to build and maintain their cities.
FrogsFrogs can jump thirty times their own body length, catchinsects on the wing, and breathe underwater or on land. But theymust always keep their skins wet. Read and find out why
Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness in order to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't visited before: Antarctica. Illustrations.
The class finds Ms. Frizzle inside her closet-playing pinball!But this is no ordinary pinball machine-it's played with light pulses, not steel balls. The Friz has to light up the six colors of the rainbow to win the game, and the kids want to help her. So they take the Magic School Bus inside the pinball machine.Buckle up for this enlightening adventure and learn the secrets of color.
You can start with one little hamster and keep counting pastsix slinky fish, eight favorite playmates, and more -- all the wayup to ten cuddly teddy bears. With buddies, counting is fun!
Illus. in black-and-white. Jack and Annie are in deep troublewhen the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of desertislands, secret maps, hidden gold--and ruthless pirates! Will Jackand Annie discover a buried treasure? Will they find out theidentity of the mysterious M? Or will they walk the plank?
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure inthe bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! Tigers in trouble? That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisksthem and Teddy, the enchanted dog, to a forest in India. The raretigers are being trapped by greedy poachers! Can Jack and Anniefind a way to help? Or will a fierce tiger eat them instead? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com
The monarch butterfly, one of the most seemingly delicate ofall of nature’s animals, proves to be one of the toughest in thisreader. Making the yearly trip from the Northern United States andCanada to the Oyamel forest of Mexico is no easy task, and it takesfive generations of butterflies in order to do so. Battling coldtemperatures and the threat of starvation, these beautiful insectscomplete an almost 3,000 mile journey over the course of twomonths, only to have to turn and around and head back home.
"Animal Adventures: Dinosaurs" will take you on a journey to explore the world of dinosaurs. Have fun while learning and see all of your favorites like you never have before, with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, and then by building a diorama. Everything you need to delve into the world of dinos is right here. This unique set includes a book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about dinosaurs, plus three-dimensional dinosaur models and a diorama with reusable stickers.Journey to the Age of Dinosaurs to learn everything you need to know about these remarkable creatures. "Animal Adventures: Dinosaurs" offers a unique learning experience as you meet them face-to-face.
Step inside the world of x-rays where you can see behind walls, inside objects, and even through skin! Ever wonder what you would like? What about a laptop computer or cell phone? A spider or a fish? Each page features an x-ray photo of a person or object in nature, sports, or technology with de*ions and fun facts about the images themselves, along with a brief explanation of how x-rays work.