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?
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!
In 1991, two tourists hiking in the Alps saw something very oddsticking out of the snow. At first it looked like a doll's head.But it wasn't. It was a man, frozen in the ice for 5,000years. This is the story of the Ice Mummy, written for the first time inan easy-to-read format. It's also the only book to includeinformation about the Mummy's latest incarnation--as a museumexhibit in Bolzano, Italy. On public view for the first time ever,he now enjoys a few twentieth century comforts, including aspecially designed refrigeration chamber that re-creates the icyconditions of the glacier where he was found!
"This is just the book to hook adventure-lovers on biographies. "--School Library Journal.
This exciting reader follows the story of the longest and themost demanding elephant migration on the planet. Living at thefurthest corners of the hot and dry Sahara Desert, the very marginsof where elephants can survive, hundreds of these great creaturesmake a dangerous but necessary journey as their main source of foodand water dries up and they must go in search of more. Battling120-degree heat, sandstorms, and fierce thunderstorms, theseamazing animals travel 35 miles a day in a race against time insearch of the bare essentials of life.
In the third book of the American history cluster, Jack and Annie are whisked to a midwestern prairie in the 1870s. They visit a one-room schoolhouse and learn about the hard life of the pioneers. When they return to the magic tree house, Jack and Annie spot a twister on the horizon. Is there time to warn the teacher and the children back at the schoolhouse? Or should Jack and Annie just save themselves?
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The four March sisters--Meg, Amy, Beth, and feisty Jo--sharethe joys and sorrows of growing up while their father is away at war. Thefamily is poor in worldly goods, but rich in love and character.
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?
The tales are translated by A. E. Johnson. Eight of the twelve tales in this book are from the master hand of Charles Perrault (1628-1703). Although Perrault enjoyed much distinction in the French literary circle of the late seventeenth century, his fame today rests upon his authorship of the traditional "Tales of Mother Goose", or "Stories of Olden Times". And it is true to say that as long as there are children to listen spellbound to the adventures of "Cinderella", "Red Riding Hood", and that arch rogue "Puss in Boots", his memory will endure. Three of the tales, "The Ridiculous Wishes", "Donkey-Skin" and "Patient Griselda", are seldom included in Perrault collections as they were written in a very florid verse form. Not only Perrault, but Boccaccio, Chaucer and others have used the story of "Patient Griselda".The last story, "Beauty and the Beast", again not by Perrault (it was penned by Mme. Leprince de Beaumont 1711-1781), has a similarity of style and celebrity which justifiably merits its inclusion.
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.
One of Junie B. Jones’s top front teeth is loose! Only JunieB. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if shelooks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what’s allthis tooth fairy business? Like, who is this woman, really? Andwhat does she do with all those used teeth? So many questions, solittle time.
From School LibraryJournal Kindergarten-Grade 3–A boyends up minding his younger brother when their grandmother fallsasleep on the couch. While he is running the show, Will givesreaders lessons on what a sitter should never do. According to him,lesson number one is: don't forget about your charge. The havocwreaked by one preschooler is humorously exaggerated. The brightand colorful illustrations and the wonderful facial expressionswill make readers laugh even without reading the text. It is a bitunrealistic that the grandmother never wakes up to realize what isgoing on with all the noise the brothers are making, but the storyis all in good fun and not to be taken too seriously. Overall, thisis an accessible choice for newly independent chapter bookreaders. –Lisa S. Schindler, Children's Librarian, BethpagePublic Library, NY Copyright ? Reed Business Information, a division of Reed ElsevierInc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the LibraryBinding edition. Product De*ion Will’s
Dink, Josh, And Ruth Rose are back! This time, they’re off to acamp for detectives! The camp directors have set up a week oflessons in forensics and fun mysteries for the campers to solve.The kids are following the planned clues when they stumble upon areal crime. This exciting extension to the A to Z Mysteries chapterbook series features favorite characters, a longer plot, alphabetclues, and a 26-letter message hidden in the art. “I will be so sad when I have read Z, and there will be no moreDink, Josh, and Ruth Rose.”—Jack P. “I think if you’re not that busy, you could do every letteragain.”—Abigail D. With the publication of The Zombie Zone in April 2005, the Ato Z Mysteries series was complete. But, A to Z fans, no need tofear . . . the A to Z Mysteries Super Editions are here! The fanswanted more, and they’re getting it—more adventure, moreillustrations, more Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose—all in a book nearlydouble the length of standard A to Z Mysteries. The alphabet may befinish
Book De*ion The highest standards inediting and production have been applied to the WordsworthChildren's Classics, while the low price makes them affordable foreveryone. Wordsworth's list covers a range of the best-lovedstories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairytales to stories that will appeal to older children and adultsalike. Many of these volumes have contemporary illustrations, andwhile they are ideal for shared family reading, their attractiveformat will also encourage children to read for themselves. Likeall Wordsworth Editions, these children's books representunbeatable value. When Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy discover a tunnel that leads to acastle, they pretend that it is enchanted. But when they discoverthe Sleeping Princess at the centre of the maze, astonishing thingsbegin to happen. Amazon.com A plot summary makes this story sound ordinary by children'sliterature standards: the summer adventures of four children whodiscover an enchanted castle and a magic ring. But Edit
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.
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.
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
The Magic School Bus travels out of this world to check out the facts about stars. Keesha and the rest of the class discover what stars are made of, the difference between a young star and an old star, and much more.
