Wagon wheels

Insights into the lives of black pioneers in Kansas in the 1870s are shared in a story about three brothers who endure through a hard winter and brave wilderness dangers as they journey to meet their father.

Night of the New Magicians (Original MTH #35, Merlin Mission #7)

A Tale of Two Sisters

Walt Disney Animation Studios presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy with Frozen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a young dreamer, must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, and his reindeer on the grandest of journeys to find Anna's sister, the Snow Queen Elsa, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Everest-like extremes, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction. Directed by Chris Buck ( Tarzan ) and produced by Peter Del Vecho ( Winnie the Pooh,The Princess and the Frog ), the comedy-adventure Frozen journeys into theaters in November 2013. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader brings all the magic and adventure of Frozen to girls and boys ages 4-6 who are just learning to read on their own.

What Happened to the Dinosaurs?

What happened to the dinosaurs?For millions of years these fantastic creatures roamed our planet. Then, suddenly, they all disappeared. Scientists wonder why. What could have caused this huge extinction 65 million years ago?In this enlarged edition, distinguished writer Franklyn M. Branley and award-winning artist Marc Simont provide the perfect introduction to an always fascinating subject - the disappearance of the dinosaurs.Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1989 (NSTA/CBC)

Is There Life in Outer Space?

Life In Outer SpaceBears and birds, people and planets -- many things live on planet Earth. But do they live anywhere else? For a long time people have wondered about that. Maybe you have, too. Read and find out how scientists search for signs of life in outer space.

Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, the first day of May means bright balloons, potato-sack races, cake, and even a pinata! It's Henry's birthday, and for these two friends, it's the best day of all!

What Will The Weather Be?

Explains the basic characteristics of weather--temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, air pressure--and how meteorologists gather data for their forecasts.

The Ghost of Sir Herbert Dungeonstone

Wiglaf and his stalwart cohorts Angus and Erica decide to investigate strange noises in the dungeon at DSA and inadvertently free the long-imprisoned ghost of the school founder Sir Herbert Dungeonstone.

The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now

Hawaii. Dream vacation. Same thing, right? Wrong! No sooner do Zack and his dad arrive at their hotel does strange things start happening to Zack. First he gets bonked on the head by a falling coconut, then the T. V. blows up, then he gets thrown off of the treadmill in the hotel spa. Zack appears to be cursed. Could it be the piece of lava rock he bought in the gift shop?

Milk From Cow To Carton

Briefly describes how a cow produces milk, how the milk is processed in a dairy, and how various other dairy products are made from milk.

Tornadoes!

Unusual book

Listen Up! ─ Alexander Graham Bell's Talking Machine

At the Philadelphia World's Fair in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell demonstrates his latest invention--a talking machine he calls the telephone.