Ibn Al-Haytham

Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham! During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the "Dark Ages" in Western Europe -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, "1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham," that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.

Fancy Nancy: At The Museum

Although excited at the prospect of a fancy class trip to the art museum, the bumpy bus ride to get there leaves Nancy feeling anything but fancy.

Nate The Great And The Phony Clue

Nate果然就是名符其實的偵探啊！即使是一張會被當成垃圾丟掉的一截紙片出現在家門前，他還是慎重的開始尋找這紙片出現在家門前的原因。 Nate從Rosamond的貓開始問案，並發現是一張邀請函，但還缺了署名的那一角。Nate後來拼出完整的一張紙後發現根本沒有署名，因此推測這是對他的一項測試，測試他到底是不是一位真正厲害的偵探！ Nate有沒有成功證明自己是真有本事的偵探呢？有些線索就在插圖中，要仔細看囉！ ------ Getting all the facts, asking the right questions, and narrowing down the suspects, Nate the Great and his dog Sludge solve a variety of mysteries.

Thank You, Amelia Bedelia

This laugh-out-loud favorite comes to life as the lovable, literal-minded housekeeper strips the sheets, pares the vegetables, and makes a jelly roll for Great-Aunt Myra's visit.

Nate The Great And The Big Sniff

Nate the Great follows the clues to find his lost dog, Sludge, in a department store.

Little Giant - Big Trouble

Wiglaf and his friends are on a mission to rescue Worm, the dragon they have raised from an egg, and are surprised to learn that the captor is not a gang of dragon slayers, but rather a young giantess who wants to keep Worm as her house pet.

Volcanoes!

Describes how a volcano is formed, the different types of volcanoes, where the most active volcanoes are found, and what happens when a volcano erupts.

Whiskers

What do seals, mice, and tigers have in common? They all have whiskers! Discover the many ways animals use their whiskers to survive in this Step 2 Step into Reading Science reader. 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.

Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve (Original MTH #30, Merlin Mission #2)

Robots

Written in a comprehensive style, a skill-building reader for young enthusiasts profiles robot history and innovation while describing the potential of robots currently being developed.

Trains!

Young locomotive fans are introduced to various trains, their functions and their respective stories, including the 19th-century steam locomotives that bridged the American East and West, the Japanese "pusher" commuter trains and the Scottish train used as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films.

Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!

Six-year-old Danny invites his dinosaur friend to come to his birthday party.