Synopsis: Extremely Curious Questions and Answers is a fantastic compendium that puts a humorous twist on the perennially popular Q&A format, taking a sideways look at all that is spectacular, silly and just plain strange about the world around you. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal the amazing answers to the curious questions that children have.

Synopsis: Lin Mills and Jill Finn are excited to spend six days at camp. Except, they cannot stand each other. And this could turn out to be a disaster. When things get out of control, Jill and Lin are forced to work things out on their own. Can these girls be able to overcome the past and become friends?Scope and Sequence Analysis: Explore detailed scope and sequence and read a sample chapter for each title on Simple Words Books' website. Step: #5…

Synopsis: The Hardy Boys meets Alex Rider in this start to a brand-new series starring everyone’s favorite inventor—Tom Swift!When your dad funds the Swift Academy of Science and Technology, you’re bound to have a bunch of tech at your disposal. So no one bats an eye when Tom and his best friend, Noah, test their new virtual reality drone before class. At the academy, once class starts and the drone is parked, their brainiac friends then launch into…

Synopsis: THIS IS THE FIRST EDITION OF FOX HUNT. Second Edition ISBN is 9781970146455 and is also available on Amazon. The Kents are on a camping trip at Camp Split Rock. They plan to spend all their time fishing, grilling and relaxing. But a friendly fox named Pip turns their plans upside down. Together they uncover the biggest pet scam ever!

Synopsis: From the hottest stars in pop music to the greatest athletes in the world, these biographies explore the lives of today's biggest celebrities. This thrilling new series gives readers an inside look at how their favorite stars grew up, how they conquered the entertainment world, and where they're headed next. One of the biggest stars in NBA history, LeBron James has dominated the game of basketball in a way that few other players ever have.…

Synopsis: The Dog of His Dreams When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay…

Synopsis: Text and illustrations describe the unique characteristics and conditions of the desert including the climate and rich and varied plant and animal life.

Synopsis: For Tim and his sister, Kim, a relaxing boat ride with their parents turns into a rescue mission. Sam, a talking fish, is stuck between the rocks and his best pal cannot get him out... Can Tim and Kim help Sam? Will Sam the Cod Fish ever be free?Scope and Sequence Analysis: Explore detailed scope and sequence and read a sample chapter for each title on Simple Words Books' website.Step: #5 Novice Decodable Chapter BooksDecodability: 91.4%Word…

Synopsis: The Cat of Her Dreams When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazy dog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warm body BESIDE him. They consider different cat personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Mellie writes an opinion essay for her…

Synopsis: A hectic chase inspires Dennis's amazing narrative essay. A romp with his best friend, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Clark Kent, inspires Dennis to write a narrative essay. Recently, Mom asked Dennis to put a leash on Clark Kent so they could take the dog to the veterinarian for shots. Clark gave them all a merry chase! There's lots of action to love here. In this third installment of the The Read and Write Series, children's book author and…

Synopsis: Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Unlock the Weird! 2017 is bursting with 100% ALL NEW facts, features, and photos from around the world—all verified to be 100% TRUE! From weird feats to bizarre food, strange animals, and more, this brand-new collection of Ripley’s stories and photos includes exclusive features not found anywhere else. Filled with thousands of unbelievably strange oddities to discover, children and adults alike will find a new…

Synopsis: Camp Diggin is almost bankrupt. Mr. Prill, who runs the camp, tries to raise cash to save his camp. Tim and Kim end up at Camp Diggin to dig for fossils. A black box on its way to trash brings Tim and Kim to a land of adventure with a T-Rex and a Mom Duckbill. Can Tim and Kim help Mr. Prill save the camp with some support from the friendly dinosaurs?Scope and Sequence Analysis: Explore detailed scope and sequence and read a sample chapter for…

Synopsis: When R2-D2 and C-3PO meet Luke Skywalker, the three new friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Synopsis: Justice is Sam's business, his only business. It's not a pretty job or an easy one, but it's a job Sam can do. Then "She" walks into his office, purrs out her unhappy story, and begs him to take her case. Sam doesn't play the sap for anyone, but she's pretty, scared, and needs his help. Or does she?

Synopsis: Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

Synopsis: When Rapunzel breaks a magical urn, angering the hermit genie who lived there, she and her friends, including a green monkey named Alphege, set out to lift the genie's curse.

Synopsis: Who is playing that beautiful music in the subway? And why is nobody listening? This gorgeous picture book is based on the true story of Joshua Bell, the renowned American violinist who famously took his instrument down into the Washington D.C. subway for a free concert. More than a thousand commuters rushed by him, but only seven stopped to listen for more than a minute. In The Man with the Violin, bestselling author Kathy Stinson has woven a…

Synopsis: This version uses Century Schoolbook Font. With a long lost map, Big Dan and his ship hands are off on their biggest quest of all: to get the gold of Black Rock Hill. But odd things are happening on the ship. And ship cat Dex spots that two bad ship hands are plotting a scam to get the gold. Can Dex and his new pal Mist stop the scam?Simple Words Books help struggling readers to become better readers, without tears. Our decodable books support…

Synopsis: There is trouble again in Elf Land. King Gris has escaped with the help of an evil basilisk. If the Red Obelisk grants their one wish, the future of Elf Land may be ruined forever. Matt and Liz end up in Elf Land once again, but this time they get help from another Sun Kid. Simple Words Books help struggling readers to become better readers, without tears. Our decodable books support improving their reading fluency, comprehension and confidence…