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.
See the eight different types of bears, Discover where bearslive, Find out what bears like to eat Learn more than thirtyfun facts about these furry mammals Level 1 includes short, simple sentences with familiar words andrepetition, large type for reading comprehension, a single strikingphotograph on every page, and basic information every child shouldknow. Ages 6+
Jack and Annie are on their second mission to find--andinspire--artists to bring happiness to millions. After traveling toNew Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some realghosts, as well as discover the world of jazz when they meet ayoung Louis Armstrong!
Holidays Heroes（《美国的纪念日》）系列介绍了美国的纪念日、节日，以及与之相关的历史人物、社会事件等，文字简洁生动，图片丰富多样，适合小学生学习历史，了解美国文化，关注社会进步。免费赠送英语朗读音频，地道的英文表达帮助孩子扩充英语词汇量，提高英语阅读能力。 本册Let sCelebrateLaborDay（《劳动节》）讲的是有关美国劳动节的知识。所有美国人都喜欢庆祝劳动节，这是个周末，游行再加上野餐，非常欢乐。不过，在9月伊始的周一，也别忘了这个节日的真正意义：致敬美国所有的劳动者，尤其是那些为没有危险的工作环境和公平报酬而奋斗的工人们。
Book De*ion What are the warning signs that a tsunami is on the way? Can scientists predict earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters, Jack and Annie's guide to geological disasters. This is the nonfiction companion to High Tide in Hawaii (Magic Tree House No.28). About Magic Tree House series Magic Tree House is a book series for young children by Mary Pope Osborne. The series features two children, the bookworm Jack and his adventurous and imaginative younger sister Annie, who travel to historical places using a magic tree house. The magic tree house belongs to Morgan Le Fay who, in the series, is King Arthur's sister and a librarian. She uses the magic tree house to gather books from time and space. Jack and Annie travel by opening a book, pointing at a picture of a place and then wishing that they could go there. The magic tree house then spins around and magically they arrive at the loca
WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEETHAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforestfrogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos tobring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.
Large, dramatic photographs of a variety of snakes and a brieffact–filled text will fascinate young, confident readers. Level 3 – includes varied sentence structure and paragraphs,challenging vocabulary presented in a clear context, and detaileddiagrams, captions, fact boxes, interviews with experts. Special features include How Big?, Take a Close Look, Did YouKnow?, Words to Know, Fun Facts and 27 full color photographs, aswell as a full page, labeled diagram showing body parts.
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!
The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the mountains of Africa. There they run into a huge mountain gorilla! At first they don’t know whether they should shake hands or turn tail. But the ominous-looking creature turns out to be surprisingly gentle. Not only that, the gorilla may be able to help them learn their next bit of magic, which Morgan has challenged them to do.
The bestselling, fan-favorite chapter-book series celebratesHalloween with this scarily affordable paperback! Jack and Annie have traveled all over the world in their magictree house. But they've never been anywhere like this. In thedistance, a haunted castle looms dark against the light of themoon. No candles burn in its windows. No laughter rings through itshalls. What has happened to the castle and the people who lived there?Merlin the magician asks Jack and Annie to find out. But are theybrave enough to brush the cobwebs aside and step through thecreaking doors? And are they smart enough to solve the mystery ofhow the castle became haunted? Find out in a story packed to the margins with magic, history,and adventure! First published in hardcover in 2003, Jack and Annie's spookyHalloween adventure is finally available in paperback. And—only inthe paperback edition—the book now includes a creepy Halloweenrecipe, a fun puzzle, and a preview of the next book in theseries!
JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness--secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't visited before: Antarctica What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure …… Jack and Annie are about to find out "From the Hardcover edition."
Ms. Frizzle's class is growing a beautiful garden. But, Phoebe's plot is empty. Her flowers are back at her old school! So, the class climbs aboard the Magic School Bus. And, of course, the kids don't only go back to Phoebe's school, but they go inside one of Phoebe's flowers! Follow the kids' adventure and learn how living things grow.
Illus. in black-and-white. Jack and Annie travel back in time to medieval England for an adventure inside a storybook castle, from feasting hall to dreadful dungeon.
How were pyramids built? Why did people make mummies? What magic charms were buried with mummies? Who discovered King Tut's tomb? Unwrap the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide #3: Mummies and Pyramids, Jack and Annie's very own guide to the secrets of ancient Egypt. Includes information on hieroglyphics,
Over the course of their 70-year lifespan, sperm whales willeasily travel the circumference of the Earth in search of food andthe need to breed and find a mate. Males will travel as far northas the Bering Sea and as far south as Antarctica in order to findenough food to sustain their ways of live—up to 700 squid a day!Along the way, these massive beasts battle 30-feet-long giantsquids, and each other, to sustain their ways of life.
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in thebestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! Wildfire! That's what Jack and Annie are up against when they are whiskedaway to the land of Australia. And they're not alone! Jack andAnnie must help a baby kangaroo and a koala escape from afire-filled forest. Will they be able to rescue the animals intime? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com
How cool is a supersonic jet that can zip, dip, and zoomthrough the air? Or a helicopter that hovers as still as ahummingbird? In this 32-page beginning reader, a real-life pilotintroduces kids to the greatest planes that ever flew. Enticingphotographs and fascinating facts ensure that a child’s naturalcuriosity is both inspired AND satisfied. Like each book in thissuccessful series, Planes offers a high-excitement topicfrom a trusted content provider.
Chocolate or vanilla? Creamy peanut butter or crunchy? Cats ordogs? On some matters in life, every kid must take a stance. Eversince the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs hasbeen a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide.Which one's better? Smarter? This reader presents the facts in funand informative fashion. Kids will love the stimulating Level 3text as they decide the answer to this question for themselves.
With a seemingly permanent half-smile on their face, koalas are appealing to boys and girls alike. Filled with adorable photos, and carefully leveled text, this level 1 reader introduces beginning readers to these furry creatures, from cub to adult, exploring where they live, what they eat, and even the way they say 'hello' --by touching noses! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit .natgeoed.org/moncore for more information.
They live in spooky caves, in forests, even in the darkreaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds,and they 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.
How did the universe begin? How hot is the sun? How long does it take to get to the moon? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Space, Jack and Annie’s very own guide to the secrets of the universe. Including information on stars, planets, space travel, life on other planets, and much more!
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.
Jack and Annie's summer vacation is no day at the beach! The bestselling, fan-favorite chapter-book series celebrates thesummer solstice! In the paperback edition of the 31st Magic TreeHouse adventure, Jack and Annie are on a quest to a seaside land ofmystery and myth, where they must overcome their fears and solve anancient riddle. Magic Tree House books are New York Times bestsellers. They are known all around the world as books thatinspire reading. Find out why with Summer of the SeaSerpent!
