They live in spooky caves, in forests, even in the dark reachesof ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, andthey sleep while hanging upside down! In this beautifullyphotographed Level 2 reader, kids learn about one of the mostinteresting creatures around—and discover the bat’s unique place inthe wild and in the world. The high-interest topic, expertlywritten text, and bonus learning activity lay the groundwork for asuccessful and rewarding reading experience.

What was it like to wear armor? What was the food like in castles? This book explores what life was really like in medieval times.

Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a hundred years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World's Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world. But how will Jack and Annie find the magicians in the crowds of people? And who are the magicians anyway? Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with history, magic, and amazing surprises! In Night of the New Magicians, Mary Pope Osborne brings to life an amazing time in history that gave birth to many startling inventions and scientific discoveries that would change the world forever. The paperback edition boasts all-new backmatter full of activities!

Benny's curiosity, while staying in a fishing village, leads to capturing a swindler.

Illustrated in black-and-white. Jack and Annie are whisked forty yearsforward in time and land at an international space station on the moon.There they don space suits and go exploring the lunar surface in search of thefourth object needed to free the enchantress Morgan le Fay from a powerfulspell.

"My Name is Buddy. I am a dog. I am also a detective." Buddy is in the school library and kids are taking turns reading with him. While Buddy listens to a ghost story, he hears rustling in the shelves behind him. He turns to look, but doesn't see anyone back there. He hears a book fall. Something smells strange. Not human…not canine, not like anything Buddy has ever smelled before. Could it maybe be the school ghost Buddy has heard so much about? When the child he's sitting with leaves, Buddy goes over to the shelves to investigate…and comes face to face with a mysterious creature that has a long, blue tongue. Buddy fans will cheer as their favorite dog detective solves another case with own great doggy style.

Morgan le Fay will make Jack and Annie masters of the treehouse if only they can solve four riddles. Dolphins at Daybreakbegins the third set of four books in the magical series, as Jackand Annie embark upon solving riddle number three in a whole newworld under the ocean!.

When the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to Hawaii it’s for more than a vacation–they’re in search of a fourth kind of magic for Morgan! On the way they help an island community survive a tidal wave and, of course, take some time out to surf! Ultimately, they discover that the magic that they have found in this set of four books are everyday magics: the magic of the arts, the magic of the natural world, the magic of community; and the magic of fun.

Who invented the word dinosaur? What was the name of the biggest dinosaur? This book includes everything you ever wanted to know about the real-life world of dinosaurs.

Travel back to ancient times and learn all about the amazing history of mummies with this Level 4 DK Reader. Secrets of the Mummies is a level 4 DK Reader that takes you back in time. Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, did you know there are even mummies today? Discover their secrets if you dare. Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging stories to really bring this spooky subject to life. Level 4 DK Readers feature fascinating subjects that will capture the interest of the increasingly proficient reader. Side panels packed with extra background information and fascinating facts bring these stories to life. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Secrets of the Mummies will delight young bookworms who are enjoying their reading and looking to improve.

Jack and Annie travel back in time to a South American rain forest in search of the elusive magician Morgan le Fay. Will they find a new clue to her whereabouts before they are trampled by stampeding killer ants?

Orphaned Kit Tyler knows, as she gazes for the first time at thecold, bleak shores of Connecticut Colony, that her new home willnever be like the shimmering Caribbean island she left behind. Inher relatives' stern Puritan community, she feels like a tropicalbird that has flown to the wrong part of the world, a bird that isnow caged and lonely. The only place where Kit feels completelyfree is in the meadows, where she enjoys the company of the oldQuaker woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond, and on occasion,her young sailor friend Nat. But when Kit's friendship with theandquot; witchandquot; is discovered, Kit is faced with suspicion,fear, and anger. She herself is accused of witchcraft

Merlin the Magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? The enchantress Morgan knows who to ask for help: young Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! The brother-and-sister team quickly head off in the magic tree house on another magical and historical adventure. Their mission: discover one of the four secrets of happiness. Their journey: to a land of fierce samurai and great beauty, the capital city of Edo (now the city of Tokyo), in ancient Japan in the 1600s. Their tools: a research book to guide them and a magic wand with three special rules. In Dragon of the Red Dawn, Mary Pope Osborne transports readers back to the splendor, rich culture, and magic of traditional Japan. From the Hardcover edition.

WhenastrangelittlemancomestotheCovenTreeChurchSocialpromisinghecangivepeopleexactlywhattheyaskfor,threeyoungbelievers-in-magiceachmakeawishthatcomestrueinthemostunexpectedway.

In their first adventure as Master Librarians, Jack and Anniego to the city of Pompeii to bring back an ancient story that is indanger of being lost forever. Little do they know they are savingthe myth of Hercules! But before they can find it, the town'svolcano erupts in a mighty explosion. Just when things lookhopeless, Jack and Annie get some unexpected help from a certainmythic hero - and the rest, as they say, is history.

The Aldens survive a landslide and find a Native Americansecret.

In this reissue of bestselling "Level 4 DK Reader", meet special horses like Trigger, who can write his name! His is just one of the real-life stories in "Horse Heroes". "Level 4" readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of the increasingly proficient reader range. From true tales of the bravest ponies to some very clever horses, side panels packed with extra background information and fascinating fun facts bring these amazing stories to life. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, "Horse Heroes" will delight young bookworms who are just getting started.

Children's Literature This fourth book in a series about a detective-turned-therapy dog gets Buddy back into detective work as he helps to identify who pulled the school fire alarm and why. The story is told in Buddy's voice which allows us to feel his passion for righting wrongs as well as his frustration at not being able to communicate his thoughts to humans. Nonetheless, with input from dog pals Mouse and Jazzy, as well as Cat with No Name, Buddy narrows the suspect list to three kids—plus a possible ghost—then helps to solve the mystery. Ease of reading is enhanced by the periodic lists Buddy develops to organize his thoughts and to track clues. The book's format, with chapter titles and black and white illustrations will help young readers ke ep pace with the detailed plot. Kids will also appreciate the detective's notebook-like spiral print at the top. Everyone will want to read to the end to find out who did it. Part of the "The Buddy Files" series. Reviewer: Miriam Chernick

A double puzzle involves an old friend of Aunt Jane's,romance, and a chase.

Jack and Annie are whisked all the way back to the Ice Age in this compelling Magic Tree House time-travel adventure where they meet woolly mammoths, cave people...and fierce sabertooth tigers!