R is for Racehorse . . . And they’re off! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited to see Uncle Warren's new racehorse, Whirlaway, in action. But the night before the big race, the horse disappears! He shows up the next day, just in time to lose the race. Why is Whirlaway suddenly so slow? Can the kids figure it out–or is Whirlaway out of the winner’s circle for good? A to Z Mysteries are fast-paced, collectible mysteries for beginning chapter book readers!

It's " one for all and all for one " as D'Artagnan and his three pals follow a course of swashbuckling intrigue and adventure in 17th-centry France.

Y is for YACHT . . . Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose love visiting their friend Sammi, the prince of Costra. They swim, soak in the sun, and admire the bright yellow yacht that is moored just offshore. But the owners of the yacht are acting a little suspicious. And there’s suddenly been a robbery on the island. Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose find out a connection between the robbery and the mysterious yellow yacht?

Illus. in full color with black-and-white & full-color photos. "Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get readers into non-fiction."--Booklist.

Book De*ion A is for author.... Dinkwrites to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, andinvites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink's amazement, Wallace sayshe'll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to befound. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspectsfoul play. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and RuthRose, to find the famous writer--before it's too late! Book Dimension : length: (cm)19.8 width:(cm)13

One hot and muggy day, a superhero appears in Ms. Frizzle's classroom—it's Weatherman! Actually,it's only Ralphie. He's pretending he has superpowers and says he can start a thunder-storm that will cool everything off.The kids think Ralphie's an all-weather extravaganza! From an episode of the animated TV series produced by Scholastic Eetertainment Inc.Based on The Magic School Bus books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen. A book about weather, from the animated television series on the Learning Channel.

E is for Envelope...Dink keeps getting envelopes in the mail addressed to "D. Duncan." But the letters inside all start with "Dear Doris" and don't make any sense! Josh and Ruth Rose think someone's playing a trick on Dink. But Dink is sure there's more to it than that, especially after Doris herself shows up and demands her letters!

Meet Pearl, a hardworking rabbit, and Wagner, a daydreamingmouse. Their trash-eating robot may not turn out the way it'ssupposed to, but they know how to make up and stay good friends nomatter what!

What is that "hard, knobby bit" you feel when you squeeze yourfinger? What do you sense when you put your hand on your chest?Using concrete, vivid language, this book takes readers on a tourthrough the whole human body. All Level 4 Readers consist of agreater variety of language and types of information than at Level3. More challenging vocabulary is introduced and sentences areslightly more complex.

Arthur fans who are ready to read on their own now have a new chapter book to add to their collection. The book features a longer adventure with Arthur, D.W. and the rest of the gang.

Pis for Panda. . . . There’s pandemonium in Green Lawn! The town is building a new park for a panda and her baby. But as soon as the pandas arrive, the baby is stolen! All the panda-nappers want in return is a million dollars. . . . Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose collar the culprits before Green Lawn has to cough up the cash?

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.

Arthur's friend Buster is searching for a crime to solve. When the quarters Arthur has collected for Mrs. MacGrady's charity drive mysteriously disappear, Buster is committed to cracking the case. Will Buster be able to prove Arthur's innocence so that he can attend the class picnic? For beginning readers, this suspenseful adventure will surely be a hit.