Synopsis: Join Splat the Cat in this funny story about an unlikely camp friendship from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rob Scotton. Splat is really excited about going camping—until his mom tells him she has invited his rival, Spike.Will Spike ruin Splat's trip? Or maybe Splat will learn that his worst enemy isn't so different from him after all…Splat the Cat: Blow, Snow, Blow is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for…

Synopsis: With Bizarre Buildings, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning grout facts about unusual architecture.

Synopsis: Biscuit is excited to go to the big parade! Biscuit loves to watch the drummers, the fire truck, and the clowns bo by, but when will it be his turn to match?

Synopsis: Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter® as he visits the firehouse!Whoosh! goes the water hose. Ooo! Eee! Ooo! goes the siren. Ding! Ding! goes the fire alarm.Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the firehouse! Little Critter puts on his boots and jacket—now he's ready to help Fireman Joe. After checking the hose and ladder, Little Critter is ready for a fireman's helmet of his own. Join Little…

Synopsis: In the fifth Mysterious You book, Achoo!, kids probe the secrets of illness and sniff out what germs are, why they sometimes make us sick, how our bodies battle them and how vaccines protect us against them.This unique series explores the mysteries of the human body using a mix of thoroughly researched factual information, amazing anecdotes and surprising try-it activities.

Synopsis: A fun, informative introduction to the Wright Brothers and the beginning of flight.This combination of science, biography, and history tells the story of the Wright Brothers from their boyhoods in turn-of-the-century Ohio, to their first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C., to their worldwide fame and renown. The innovative question-and-answer narrative is augmented by a mix of photographs and illustrations.

Synopsis: Jack and Annie are all shaken up! The magic tree house whisks them back to California in 1906. As soon as they arrive, the famous San Francisco earhtquake hits the city. Can Jack and Annie find the final writing they need to help Morgan save Camelot? Or will San Francisco be destroyed first?

Synopsis: Fans of American history and the hit Broadway play are sure to enjoy the true story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in this Level 3 biographical Reader from National Geographic Kids.Learn all about the revolutionary life of one of America's most popular historic figures. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. The expert-vetted text, brilliant photos, and fun approach to reading are a winning…

Synopsis: This picturebook biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. With her signature style, weaving engrossing prose with stirring quotations from Helen Keller herself, Doreen Rappaport brings a poignant narrative to life. Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares beautifully captures the dynamism and verve of Helen Keller's life and legacy, making Helen's Big World…

Synopsis: The Last Stop on Market Street: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides lesson plans and activities for this award-winning literary work. This valuable resource guides teachers with ways to add more rigor with complex literature. Text-dependent questions help students analyze the text with higher-order thinking skills, with lessons focused on story elements, vocabulary, and more. Close reading activities throughout the literature units…

Synopsis: Beginning with a little boy wondering what real dinosaurs were like, the story transports readers into the prehistoric age. The tale follows a loveable stegosaurus, as he hatches from his egg and grows up, encountering a fearsome predator and then some gentle giants of the Jurassic.

Synopsis: Written in the style of P. D. Eastman’s classic Big Dog . . . Little Dog, this modern-day alley-cat odd couple will delight beginning readers.Mac loves to run and play, but Cheese likes lazy lounging. When Mac's hat blows away, will Cheese sit there like a lump or spring into action to save it?Mac and Cheese is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or…

Synopsis: "An introduction to reading—and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet—and sure to hit the spot." —Kirkus Reviews"Readers will enjoy solving a dot-themed mystery in the latest series installment...a wonderfully shareable early reader that is perfect for schools and libraries." —School and Library JournalDot the ladybug is back! This time Dot helps her dog friend Spots look for the hole in his snack. Kallie George’s fun yet…

Synopsis: Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the second easy-to-read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.When Penny receives a surprise box in the mail from Gram, she is thrilled. The surprise is a doll, and she is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. Penny loves her immediately. She introduces her new doll to Mama and to the babies and to…

Synopsis: Otter—the irrepressible picture book character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—takes a trip to visit sea friends and meet all the animals that live in the ocean.Otter: Hello, Sea Friends! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!, Otter: The Best Job Ever!, and Otter Goes to…

Synopsis: The Shy Little Kitten stars in her first Step into Reading book! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original Little Golden Book story The Shy Little Kitten, by Cathleen Schurr, for children just learning to read. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book brought to life by Gustaf Tenggren, this simple, sweet story about a shy kitten and the colorful friends she makes at a picnic is the perfect addition to…

Synopsis: Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Rocket, the star of Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, returns in an all-new, easy-to-read book about a game of hide and seek that he just can't seem to win.Don’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--now airing on PBS!Rocket, Bella, and Owl are playing hide and seek! Game after game, Rocket gets found first, which makes for hurt feelings. Seeing as their friend…