The Great Houdini

Harry Houdini was a great escape artist, but perhaps his greatest trick was becoming the famous magician that we have come to know. As a child, Houdini worked hard--and even quit school--to help support his family. But his dream always was to become a great magician and performer. He practiced day and night, thinking up new tricks and more and more dangerous stunts. His intense ambition paid off, and soon Harry Houdini became known worldwide!This kid-appealing Step 3 traces Houdini's life from his poor beginnings to his eventual success as the most famous mystical magician and escape artist of all time.

Wild Sea Creatures: Sharks, Whales and Dolphins! (Wild Kratts)

PBSs successful animated show Wild Kratts joins the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education and fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will dive into this Step 2 Reader with the Kratt brothers as they activate their Creature Power Suits to swim with sharks, whales, and other wild sea creatures! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The Yellow House Mystery

This series tells the tale of the Alden children who begin their adventures by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.

Olivia Plays Soccer

Can Olivia be a good sport even if she doesnt get her way?Olivia is very excited to be playing soccer, but she really wants to wear the red jersey. However, only the goalie can wear red, and Olivia was not chosen to be goalie. Can Olivia find a creative solution to this colorful dilemma? This Level 1 Ready-to-Read adaptation of a TV episode shows that there are many shades to good sportsmanship.OLIVIA Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited, Inc. and 蝛?2013 Ian Falconer and Classic Media, LLC

The Mystery In Venice

Accepting an ugly crystal figurine from Petunia Pretty Paws, Geronimo Stilton discovers a mysterious message inside the figurine from a Venetian mouse who requires assistance.

Titanic

Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Olympic-class passenger liner's ill-fated journey, this title is replete with brilliant photographs and exclusive in-depth coverage, including facts about Robert Ballard's 1985 discovery.

Dogs in the Dead of Night (Original MTH #46, Merlin Mission #18)

This Body's Not Big Enough for Both of Us

Zack used to be in control of hisown body. But that was before someone elsesomeone who's been dead almost one hundred yearstook over. She's bossy, she's British, she's a queenand she and Zack are not amused!

Twice The Mice

Splat is thrilled when he finds out that Seymour's brother is coming to visit. Splat even stays up all night planning ways to impress his new friend. Although Splat's big surprise takes a calamitous turn, everyone ends up having even more fun than they expected!

Revenge of the Dragon Lady

Is a wizard's spell for courage enough to save Wiglaf when the "Mother of all Dragons" (or at least of 3,684 of them) comes looking for the lad who slayed son number 92?

Mae Jemison

Blast off into space and get to know Mae Jemison-the first African-American woman to ever go to space-with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people you should meet.

Encyclopedia Brown Solves Them All

Boy detective Encyclopedia Brown, who has never lost a case, helps the Idaville police force.