Explore the functions of levers, wheels, and pulleys, and learn how to lift a lion, pull a panda, and deliver a basket of bananas to a baboon birthday party!
While helping the new manager of the Pretty Bird Pet Shop, The Boxcar Children discover that something is going wrong at the pet store, so they begin an investigation to help the owner get to the bott
Recounts the adventures of fourteen-year-old Buffalo Bill Cody, who braved storms, wolves, and outlaws to earn himself the title of Bravest Rider on the Pony Express. Reprint.
One stormy night, five stranded schoolchildren uncover the story of Richard Clayton Harwick – a boy who many years ago learned what it was like to have a truly wicked stepfather. But the children have
The old wood-carver Geppetto decides to make a wonderful puppet that can dance and turn somersaults. But by chance, he chooses an unusual piece of woodNand the finished puppet can talk and misbehave l
Millie McDeevit screamed a screamSo loud it made her eyebrows steam.She screamed so loudHer jawbone broke,Her tongue caught fire,Her nostrils smoked... Poor Screamin' Millie is just one of the unfor
The Boxcar Children decide to buy their grandfather an expensive gift and so choose to enter a series of games at the local fair, but when they discover that the games are sabotaged, they set out to f
After five boys discover the great value of the Willie Mays rookie baseball card they purchase at a yard sale, they devise an adventurous plan to determine who will be the victor of the spoils in a "l
A jigsaw puzzle of the world, lacking a single piece, prompts another informative trip aboard the Magic School Bus, which brings Ms. Frizzle's class to the site of an underwater volcano that eventuall
Many birds travel thousands of miles each year, migrating between summer and winter homes. Just how they find their way back and forth, sometimes returning to the exact same nesting grounds each year,
While exploring Dragon's Mouth Cavern, the Boxcar children encounter a group of suspicious, unfriendly people, including a man who refuses to identify himself, Mr. Pitt and Mr. Lyme who try to scare t
A biography chronicles the life of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, a woman who liked to be called Daisy and whose efforts changed the cultural restrict
While exploring Dragon's Mouth Cavern, the Boxcar children encounter a group of suspicious, unfriendly people, including a man who refuses to identify himself, Mr. Pitt and Mr. Lyme who try to scare t
The Boxcar Children encounter a mystery when they go to stay at Pilgrim Village, a restored historical town that is threatened by a series of nighttime break-ins, in a storybook accompanied by a colle
Twelve humorous, easy-to-read poems that celebrate the spirit of Christmas. "The poems cover subjects of interest to children--making a Christmas list, performing in the school assembly, cutting a Chr
The colorful adventures of the lovable Amanda Pig are presented in an easy-to-read format that is ideal for young enthusiasts who are just beginning to read on their own. Reissue.
A magic spell whisks Philip away on his new kite to an island where he meets the beavers - Mr Edgar and his grandson, Baby B. They tell him of the danger that threatens them. The wicked witch Oyin has
'He can't help being a bit wild, Mum. He's not like other dogs.' A scary werewolf video leaves Micky terrified of dogs and Mum decides the only answer is to get Micky a puppy of his own. But when they
38 really easy arrangements of the best-loved familiar tunes you will recognize from recordings, radio, and TV. The witty cartoons will bring a smile to the lips of even the most jaded piano pupil.
Recounts the classic tales of Robin Hood, his merry men, and Maid Marian as they try to outwit the Sheriff of Nottingham and the tyrannical Prince John.
"From the catchy nonsense of X. J. Kennedy's 'Snowflake Souffle' to the simple, surprising imagery of Valerie Worth's 'Sun' to Hopkins's own onomatopoeic 'Thunder,' the short lines, satisfying rhyme,
From the Newbery award-winning author of HolesEverything in Mrs. Jewls's class has gone topsy-turvy...again. The report cards are scrambled, the pop quiz won't pop, and watermelons are falling out th
A saboteur tries to ruin the Boxcar children's chances of winning a game when they join the community baseball team, in a paperback edition which includes puzzles, craft activities, and recipes. Origi
Strange Strangers Come to Wayside School . . . Welcome back to Wayside School! After closing for 242 days to get rid of the cows (don't ask), everyone's favorite thirty-story school is finally back in
Imprisoned for nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean is finally released and changes his name to start a new life, but evil Inspector Javert is determined to put him back in jail,
When Bridget the alligator arrives in the mail, she's only the size of a key chain! But after Zack soaks her in water, she grows into a real live alligator. Bridget wrestles the garden hose and swings
Believe it or not … a kid can grow younger; birds can bury you; ghosts have exams; there are eyes in the milk. A brilliant collection of funny, weird and whacky short stories from Paul Jennings.
The beloved characters from the Boxcar Children books, returning in a new mystery series, take part in a local theater's production of The Wizard of Oz, where Benny, Jessie, and the others investigate
Staying at the charming Snowflake Inn during an old-fashioned holiday vacation in New England, the Boxcar children find their stay threatened by sabotage, dark secrets, and a variety of suspects. Simu
Rachel is Stephanie's best friend. Since second grade, they've shared secrets, good and bad. Now in seventh grade, Alison moves into the neighborhood. Stephanie hopes all three of them can be best fri
Staying at the charming Snowflake Inn during an old-fashioned holiday vacation in New England, the Boxcar children find their stay threatened by sabotage, dark secrets, and an array of suspects.
Late in the Second World War Biggles and his team are in Malaya, operating a secret commando under the nose of the Japanese occupiers. Algy is captured after his plane goes down over the Indian Ocean
Three English boys, shipwrecked on a deserted island, create an idyllic society despite typhoons, wild hogs, and hostile visitors. Then evil pirates kidnap one of the youths whose adventures continue
