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?

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?

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.

“Go down the crater of the volcano Snaefells. Follow theshadow just before the month of July. You will find your way to thecenter of the Earth. I did it.” That mysterious message, found in along-lost letter, propels a young man and his uncle on theadventure of a lifetime: to a prehistoric world below the earthwhere dinosaurs and other strange creatures still roam. JulesVerne's classic fantasy will enchant a new generation ofreaders.

The Chipmunks have to write reports about what they did on summer vacation, but Alvin is having trouble. How can he make his report rock?

Goodbye, D.C.! Hello, Monticello! While painting a closet in the White House, KC discovers an old box full of handmade toy horses that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson. KC and Marshall go to Monticello, Jefferson's home, to return the horses, but just after they get there, the box with the horses inside disappears! They have to explore historic Monticello, with its dank wine cellar, tiny dumbwaiter elevator, and spooky family cemetery to track down the thief before the horses are gone for good!

Do you know the difference between a pony and a horse7 Did youknow that someponies like to swim7 There are so many things tolearn about ponies in this book!

Third-grade Arthur fans ready to read on their own can taketheir own adventure with Arthur as he ducks the amorous attentionsof a friend.

Norm is just plain normal until he finds himself in a new school where all his classmates are monsters! When his school hosts a sleepover, Norm is nervous that he'll be too scared to fall asleep. But it's not the monsters that he's scared of it's sleeping away from home! Join Norm in this wacky, easy-to-read I Can Read story about learning to fit in. Reluctant readers, boy readers, girl readers, monster readers any beginning readers will enjoy the wonderfully silly story and the fun illustrations. This is a level two I Can Read! book geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Norm is just plain normal until he finds himself in a new school where all his classmates are monsters! When his school hosts a sleepover, Norm is nervous that he'll be too scared to fall asleep. But it's not the monsters that he's scared of—it's sleeping away from home! Join Norm in this wacky, easy-to-read I Can Read story about learning to fit in. Reluctant readers, boy readers, girl readers, monster readers—any beginning readers—will enjoy the wonderfully silly story and the fun illustrations. This is a level two I Can Read! book geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.