Amy Namey in Ace Reporter

Amy Namey is chasing a news story in this Judy Moody story for newly independent readers. Amy Namey, Ace Reporter, is on the hunt for a good news story. But not a lot happens in the town of Frog Neck Lake. So what's a budding reporter to do? Team up with Judy Moody! With Judy along to sniff out a story, anything can happen. Like maybe a close encounter with the famed Great Virginia Sea Serpent, Taboo! Are Amy and Judy about to stumble upon the scoop of the century?

Henry and Mudge and the Sneaky Crackers

With a secret code and a magnifying glass from his new spy kit, Henry is all set for a great spy adventure. His dog Mudge is a master of disguise in his spy hat, and together they're traveling incognito, ready to flirt with danger.

Big Max

Big Max, the world's greatest detective, helps a king find his missing elephant.

The Bald Bandit

Third-grader Dink and his detective friends hope to receive a big reward by finding the person whose video recorder picked up a picture of the local bank robber.

Beef Stew

Illus. in full color. Nicky's mom is making so much stew that he is allowed to bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can't come, and Carla won't come--she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny, frantic quest for someone to share his favorite dish.

Dragon of the Red Dawn (Original MTH #37, Merlin Mission #9)

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.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones

When it is discovered that dinosaur bones are missing from the natural history museum, Cam Jansen--noted for her photographic memory--and her friend Eric search for clues.

How Animal Babies Stay Safe

How do animal babies survive in a dangerous world? Activities encourage young readers to think about the ways they themselves stay safe, and teach them what to do if they encounter a baby animal in the wild.

Ballerina Dreams ─ From Orphan to Ballerina

Perfect for newly independent readers--the amazing true story of Michaela DePrince, one of America's top ballerinas. At the age of three, Michaela DePrince found a photo of a ballerina that changed her life. She was living in an orphanage in Sierra Leone at the time, but was soon adopted by a family and brought to America. Michaela never forgot the photo of the dancer she once saw, and quickly decided to make her dream of becoming a ballerina come true. She has been dancing ever since and is now a principal dancer in New York City and has been featured in the ballet documentary First Position, as well as Dancing with the Stars , Good Morning America, and Oprah magazine. Young readers will love learning about this inspiring ballerina in this uplifting and informative leveled reader. This Step 4 Step into Reading book is for newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit!

In a delightful, cautionary tale, Mr. Rabbit's friends try a number of hilarious hijinks in an attempt to get his feet out of the cement in which he accidentally and carelessly got them stuck.

The Fenway Foul-up

Thanks to Kate's mom, a sports reporter, cousins Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins have tickets to the Red Sox game and All Access passes to Fenway Park. But as they're watching batting practice before the game, the lucky bat of Red Sox star slugger Big D is stolen . . . right in front of dozens of people. Without the bat, Big D can't seem to hit a thing. Can Kate and Mike figure out who pinched the bat before Big D and the Sox chalk up a loss? The Fenway Foul-Up includes a fun fact page about Boston's Fenway Park.