Switch On, Switch Off

Explains the "magic" of how light switches work and the nature of electricity, discussing circuits and generators, light bulbs and plugs, and includes a simple experiment for children

Biscuit's New Trick

A puppy does all sorts of tricks in the process of learning the one his master is trying to teach him.

Anne Frank's Chestnut Tree

Hidden away in their Secret Annex in Amsterdam during World War II, Anne Frank and her family could not breathe fresh air or see the blue sky for years. But through an attic window Anne could see the branches of a tall chestnut tree. This small glimpse of nature gave Anne hope and courage. It inspired her writing, which, in turn, inspired the whole world. Jane Kohuth explores Anne Frank's strong belief in the healing power of nature in this Step 3 leveled reader biography for newly independent readers ages 58.

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.

Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat

Henry's family takes in a stray cat, the ugliest cat they have ever seen, and an amazing relationship blossoms between it and their big dog Mudge.

Just Add Water and....Scream!

Zack, his father, and Spencer fight to save the world from a rude, bossy, and hungry package of freeze-dried spores purchased at The Orville and Fanny Shlectwasser Museum of Air and Space.

Henry and Mudge in the Green Time

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, summer means going on a picnic in the park, taking a bath under the garden hose, and going to the top of the big green hill.

Olivia Trains Her Cat

Olivia wants her cat to be just as amazing as Francine's, who can perform incredible tricks on demand. But teaching a cat to perform isn't as easy as it looks, as Olivia soon finds out! Kids will love this charming Ready-to-Read story with rebus icons about Olivia and her pet.

Biscuit Meets the Class Pet

There's someone new at Biscuit's house--Nibbles, the class pet, has come for a visit. Biscuit isn't sure if he is ready to share his toys with Nibbles, but soon Biscuit realizes that he likes having a visitor after all.

Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp

Danny and his friend the dinosaur go to summer camp together.

High Time for Heroes (Original MTH #51, Merlin Mission #23)

Nancy Clancy, Soccer Mania

Nancy Clancy loves playing on her soccer team, and she's more than happy being a mediocre player. But when a swarm of bees comes at her on the field, causing her to accidentally head butt the ball into the net and score the winning goal, she realizes that maybe she's more than an average play, after all. Is Nancy's sudden soccer talent here to stay or was this just a lucky shot?