X is for X-RAY . . . Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are having an excellent time at the Penelope Gwinn concert. But during intermission, Dink injures his arm! At the same time, the singer’s diamond necklace is stolen. Could the two mishaps somehow be connected? And could Dink’s X-ray be a clue? It’s up to the kids to examine the evidence and find out in this exciting yet easy-to-read chapter book mystery.
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?
In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic love of King Arthur and Sir Lancelot for Guinevere, and Tristan for Iseult. The Arthurian legends are the most potent of the thrilling and mist-enshrouded tales of adventure to be passed down from pre-recorded history, and they have as much appeal today as they did in the age of the troubadours.
When the gang takes a popularity test in a magazine for teenage girls, something strange happens to Fern and Sue Ellen. Fern; usually quiet, suddenly turns aggres-sive, while Sue Ellen, typically so good at everything,starts to falter in all she attempts. Will the changes make the girls more likable, as they think? Or will their friends long for the old Fern and Sue Ellen to return? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this thought-provoking tale will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.
It’s a bone-afide mystery at Dink’s school. Some sneaky soul has stolen the skeleton from the nurse's office! The principal promises free aquarium tickets to the savvy sleuths who can track down poor Mr. Bones. Soon mysterious clues are showing up all over the school. It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to follow the clues and put those old bones to rest.
Second grade is turning out great. But suddenly, there's aproblem: a new rule. Ms. Light says desks have to be kept clean.Amber's desk is never clean. What will she do?
Will should be excited to start third grade. But his littlebrother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loudwriting and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not toBabysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations andembarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome littlebrother. School will never be the same! Cathy Hapka andEllen Titlebaum are the authors of many books for children. This istheir second book about Will and Steve. They live in LincolnUniversity, Pennsylvania, and New York City, respectively. Debbie Palen hasillustrated many books for children, including How Not toBabysit Your Brother and the first four books in the AndrewLost series. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
Walter the Baker has a pretzel twist of a problem in this Ready-to-Read edition of a favorite from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love his warm sweet rolls, delivered fresh to their castle every morning. But one day the cat spills the milk, and Walter is forced to serve the Duke and Duchess rolls made with water. After one bite the Duke throws down his roll in disgust and summons Walter to the castle. He threatens to banish the baker unless he can take the same dough and make a good-tasting roll that the rising sun can shine through three times. Will Walter succeed in his task, or will he have to leave his town forever? With good humor and the vibrantly colored paper collages that are known and loved the world over, Eric Carle has concocted a delicious book that kids will savor as much as they love eating...shhh...pretzels!
What's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what!And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But firstshe needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunnyslippers. And her dog. And maybe even...herself? Is Junie B. on herway to a great new career? Or is she about to have the worst hairday ever?
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.
Butterflies are all around us. It's hard to believe thesemajestic insects with impressive wingspans and beautifully coloredand patterned wings were once creepy crawly caterpillars. How inthe world does this transformation happen? This level 1 Readergives kids an up-close look at exactly how a caterpillar becomes abutterfly. With bonus information including different types ofbutterflies and poisonous caterpillars, this reader is one of akind. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginningreaders features the magnificent images of National Geographic,accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children'sbook authors. The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactivefeature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content ofthe book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 booksreaders complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabularywords.
"Will Arthur figure out D.W.'s reading trick? "D.W. makes a bet with Arthur that she can teach Baby Kate how to read in a single afternoon. The loser of the bet has to change their little sister's stinky diapers D.W. devises a clever trick to make sure she wins the bet. But will Arthur fall for it--or come up with a trick of his own before the next diaper change is needed?
Boo/Mr. Brown sells ghost books in his bookstore. But mice arescaring away the customers. He tells his cat to catch the mice,butshe has other plans. The bookstore will be even scarier when it hasits own ghost . . .
Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, René Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and very accessible tale - based on one of math's greatest myths - about the man who popularized the Cartesion system of coordinates.
Buster Plays Along takes Buster to San Antonio for theInternational Accordion Festival. Buster visits the Alamo, samplesTex-Mex food, and listens to his new friend Robert practicingaccordion.
Arthur attempts to bring Francine's strange behavior back to normal.
C is for Canary...Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent callfrom Mrs. Davis. Her canary is missing! The little bird hasvanished without a trace, and he's not the only one. Two other petsare missing. The kids suspect a pet-napper, and now that RuthRose's cat, Tiger, has turned up missing too, it's becomepersonal!
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.
Take a close-up look at Alexander Graham Bell, an inventor andteacher of the deaf. Interviews with experts and lively writingdeliver the accurate reporting you expect from "TIME For Kids".Historical and contemporary photographs capture the life of thiscompassionate man and show how his innovative inventions still helpus today.
It's the next exciting nonfiction companion to a bestsellingMagic Tree House book! Join Jack and Annie as they find out thefacts behind their latest adventure, A Crazy Time withCobras. Can snakes really be charmed? What do komodo dragonslike to eat? How do you tell the difference between an aligator anda crocodile? Which reptile has the deadliest venom? Find out theanswers to these questions and more in Jack and Annie's nonfictionguide to snakes and other reptiles. Filled with up-to-date information, exciting photos, funillustrations, and interesting tidbits from Jack and Annie, theMagic Tree House Research Guides are the perfect way for kids tofind out more about the topics they discovered in their favoriteMagic Tree House books.
When Jason takes a bus ride, a dog sits downin front of thebus. And he will not get out of theway! A lady tries to move him-apolicemantries, too. But only Jason knows how to get thatdog tomove.
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