Heavy-duty Trucks

Full-color photos of bulldozers, fire trucks, cranes, and more pop off the page in this Step 3 Step into Reading Non-Fiction reader! Reissued with updated facts and photographs, truck-lovers will eagerly pore over the detailed, action-packed pages! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, and are for children who are ready to read on their own.

The Orange Outlaw

While visiting Dink's uncle in New York City, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose help uncover who is responsible for stealing a very valuable painting.

Olivia Becomes a Vet

When Julian's pet lizard isn't feeling well and needs to visit the veterinarian, Olivia decides she would like to be a vet when she grows up.

Encyclopedia Brown Tracks Them Down

In each book, fifth-grade detective "Encyclopedia" Leroy Brown solves ten mysteries. Solutions are found in the back of the book, challenging readers to practice their own skills as sleuths (and critical thinkers).

The Unwilling Umpire

When the umpire at the baseball game fundraiser is accused of stealing a collection of autographed baseballs, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose try to prove his innocence.

Dinosaurs Are Different

Explains how the various orders and suborders of dinosaurs were similar and different in structure and appearance.

The Moon

A look at our moon

97 Ways to Train a Dragon

Wiglaf's supposed to be a dragon slayer, but he's more like a dragon babysitter when he finds a baby dragon and decides to keep it!

Vespers Rising

The Sky Is Full of Stars

Young stargazers learn about different star colors and brightnesses, how to locate major constellations, and how to make mini planetariums by using coffee cans and flashlights. A fine job of encouraging young people to look at stars and constellations. . . . Highly recommended as a science resource book." Science and Children. "A dandy book for [primary grade] readers." AP.

Little Miss Trouble and the Mermaid

Little Miss Trouble just loves causing trouble for all the Mr. Men! But when she causes too much trouble at the beach one day, a mermaid decides to teach her a lesson.

Ghost Town At Sundown (MTH #10)

Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to the Wild West, where they experience excitement and danger and try to solve a riddle. Check out the nonfiction companion book Wild West in the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series.