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?
It’s a red, white, and blue mystery from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! Trouble at the Treasury In the seventh book of the Capital Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.—KC and Marshall are thrilled to take a tour of the United States Treasury where stacks and stacks of money zip off the presses in the printing and engraving building, millions of dollars a day. But the friends find that a bundle of bills is missing. That's a hundred thousand dollars - gone! How did the thief slip the money out past cameras, guards, and locked doors? KC has a suspect. She has a clue. Now she just needs to figure out how in the world it was done! Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers
Based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS animated television series, this chapter book series is for fans ready to read on their own.
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?
K is for Kidnapped! Someone has kidnapped the king and queen of Socotra. For safety's sake, their son is staying with Dink until they are safe. But then the prince is kidnapped, too! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose unmask the royals' enemies before it's too late? Or is the royal family of Socotra gone forever? Card catalog de*ion Dink and his friends meet an exchange student, Sammi, who is actually the prince of an island country, hiding from those enemies who have kidnapped his parents and who may be after him as well.
在线阅读本书 Publisher Comments: Junie B. Jones has a pet day problem! There's going to be a pet dayat school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that's the onlykind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won't buy her a newpet, Junie B. will just have to find one on her own. Like maybe ajar of ants. Or a wiggly worm. Or--could it be--something evenbetter? Review: "Park is truly a funny writer. Although Junie B. is akindergartner, she's sure to make middle graders laugh outloud." — School Library Journal Book Dimension Height (mm) 194 Width (mm) 132
W is for Wolf. . . . Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are thrilled to visit Wallis Wallace at her new cabin in the Maine wilderness. On their very first day, they glimpse a white wolf and her babies on a cliff. But soon after the kids spy the wolf family, the pups are wolf-napped! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose sniff out the culprits before the white wolf starts suspecting them? "An appealing combination of intrigue, ingenuity, and good fun. A great recreational choice for newly independent readers." --School Library Journal
Junie B. is the bestest spier in the whole world. That's 'causeshe has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn't whistle when shebreathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And realpeeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble!
The star of the PBS series "Postcards from Buster" showcaseshis visits to various parts of the country in these new leveledreaders that celebrate America's rich cultural diversity. Fullcolor.
V is for Vampire . . . Grab your garlic, Green Lawn! When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose follow a pale, dark-haired stranger into Ellie's Diner, he vanishes! But Ellie has a cut on her neck . . . or could it be a bite? Could there really be a vampire in Green Lawn? And could Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose be his next victims? "An appealing combination of intrigue, ingenuity, and good fun. A great recreational choice for newly independent readers."--School Library Journal
In the tenth book of the Capital Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.—KC and her best friend, Marshall, wake up to a trick not a treat the morning after the White House Halloween costume party. With the presidential election only a week away, someone has posted damaging photos of the president on the Internet, photos that were digitally doctored! Will they ruin President Thornton's chances for a second term? Or can KC and Marshall rescue the election? Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!
Buster sends postcards to his friends back home when he goesto Oregon and learns about pumpkins.
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.
Three new chapter books feature Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. Each book features longer Arthur Adventures at a third-grade reading level and has loads of kid appeal. Arthur is in top form as he attempts to settle a huge argument, hosts the Brain for a weekend, and tries to keep Francine from taking over a class play. Arthur fans will want to read and collect all of these new chapter books
Buster and the Great Swamp takes Buster deep into theLouisiana bayou, where he goes in search of swamp monsters.
In the fifth book of the Calendar Mysteries—a new early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives—twins Bradley and Brian Pinto are getting ready to celebrate Mother's Day by treating their mom to a show by Hypo, the world's greatest hypnotist. Brian hopes that if Hypo can hypnotize his mom into loving ducks, then she will let him raise ducks in their backyard. But when the Pinto family gets home from the show, the twins' mom starts acting strange. She splashes in the bathtub for hours, she leaves corn kernels all over, and—could it be?—she quacks! Bradley thinks his mom has actually turned into a duck! How did this happen? Can Bradley and Brian, with help from their friends Lucy and Nate, turn their mom back into their mom?
Meet Tyrone the Tyrannosaurus, Green Lawn's newest-and biggest!-visitor. The kids' old friend Jud Wheat is in town, and he's raising funds for a dinosaur museum by taking the T. rex on tour. But after the show in Green Lawn, all Jud's money disappears! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose track down the cash and rescue Jud from this prehistoric pickle? 作者简介: Ron Roy is the author of more than thirty-five books for children, including A Thousand Pails of Water, Where's Buddy?, and the award-winning Whose Hat Is That? When he's not writing a thrilling new story for the A to Z Mysteries series, Ron spends time traveling all over the country and restoring his old Connecticut farmhouse.
On the night of its premiere, "Smallville*" broke the record for the most-watched pilot ever on the WB network. Since then, the WBUs hottest and highest-rated new show has received rave reviews. Now, in this exciting new book series, fans can follow legendary Clark Kent, Lana Lang, and Lex Luthor as they set out on original adventures.