A House for Hermit Crab

Filled with whimsy and wisdom and based on the true behaviors of the hermit crab this modern classic features Eric Carle's trademark vibrant collage illustrations and lively text that has been adapted into a Level 2 Ready-to-Read edition, making it ideal for newly independent readers.

Splat The Cat With A Bang And A Clang

An introduction to the "-ang" word family invites young fans to cheer Splat on during a noisy and uproarious effort to join his friends' band, an attempt that is challenged by Splat's inability to sing or play an instrument.

Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom!

A construction site crew is busy at work in this rhyming Step 1 story. As the work continues readers are in for a surprise--the "crew" is actually a group of young friends engaged in a fun day of dramatic play. Two sheets of vehicle-themed stickers are included. It's a natural for young readers who love to build and are fans of vehicles that dig, scoop, and sometimes go ka-boom!

I Am A Leaf

Vibrant cut-paper illustrations and simple text provide a fascinating foray into the life cycle of the leaf and explore its many functions, in the latest installment in the I am a... series. Original.

Sir Pete The Brave

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers a new story about the most gallant cat around-Pete! This time Pete is a knight on an adventure to save a pal in Pete the Cat: Sir Pete the Brave . When Lady Callie, the most awesome harpist in all the land, goes missing, it's up to Sir Pete to save her. But when he ends up trapped in a dragon's lair, Lady Callie might have to do the saving.

A Good Night for Ghosts (Original MTH #42, Merlin Mission #14)

Trains

Choo Choo! Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this Level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visitwww.natgeoed.org/commoncorefor more information.

The Innings And Outs Of Baseball

The fascinating science behind baseball is explained in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3, Ready-to-Read that includes a special section at the back of the book containing extras on subjects like anatomy and history, as well as a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned!

Biscuit's Big Friend

Biscuits new friend, Sam the dog, can do a lot of great things, like run fast and fetch big sticks, and Biscuit wants to prove that he can do the same.

Creepy-Crawly Birthday

A creepy-crawly surprise! Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and Howie the dachshund puppy are excited for Toby's birthday. Because birthdays mean parties, and parties mean presents. And best of all -- cake. But when the pets find seven suitcases in the room with all of the gifts, they start to worry. What could be inside? Why are there holes in them? And are they...moving? This is one birthday present that Bunnicula fans will be eager to open!

I Am Water

Describes the properties of water, its uses, and its many forms, including rain, ice, and snow.

There Is a Carrot in My Ear and Other Noodle Tales

Meet the silliest family in the world!Grandpa Brown tries to hatch a baby horse.Mr. Brown shouts at his underwear. And Jane Brown grows a carrot in her ear (she planted a radish). Here are six stories to make you giggle and laugh.

Days With Frog And Toad

Frog and Toad enjoy each other's company as they spend their days together, but sometimes they find that it is nice just to be alone.