Malala ─ A Hero for All

This Step 4 Biography Reader shares the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Even as a young girl in Pakistan, Malala spoke up about the importance of girls' education, via speeches and a blog. Since the Taliban regime was intent on denying girls an education and silencing anyone who disagreed with their laws, this was very dangerous. Malala was shot, but she survived the attack and it did not silence her. In fact, she spoke at the United Nations on her sixteenth birthday, just nine months after she was shot. Malala's resolve has only magnified her voice, delivering her message of human rights to millions of people. Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

Blue Bay Mystery

The four Alden children and their new friend Lars uncover a mystery during a trip to an island in the South Seas.

Junie B., First Grader: BOO...And I MEAN It!

Junie B. Jones is a first grader at last, which means a new class, a new teacher, and even some new friends.

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

What wrongdoer is any match for Cam Jansen, the girl with the amazing photographic memory? Jennifer "Cam" (short for camera) Jansen and her friend Eric use her remarkable gift to track down clues and solve thrilling and puzzling mysteries.

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.

Flight Of The Red Bandit

A burned-out Geronimo Stilton seeks inspiration for his writing in Arizona, where he engages in a "fabumouse" adventure of cliff-hanging and white water rafting while tracking down Grandfather Shortpaws' old friend, the Red Bandit.

Mr. Clumsy

Mr. Clumsy has broken three alarm clocks this week. Three! He's just so clumsy: always walking into things and tripping over. He looks clumsy, too, don't you think?

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones

When it is discovered that dinosaur bones are missing from the natural history museum, Cam Jansen--noted for her photographic memory--and her friend Eric search for clues.

A Good Night for Ghosts (Original MTH #42, Merlin Mission #14)

The Golden Temple

Tag and his friends are one step closer to finding Blaze's family of lost firehawks. Thorn's twin brother, Claw, says the firehawks were last seen at the mysterious Golden Temple. The friends must work together and search the jungle to find the hidden temple. But when they finally find the temple, it is empty!

Sam Samurai

Having lived through all the challenging adventures on their summer reading list, three young boys face their most fearsome adventure when they must conquer the Samurai warriors of the haiku.

The Best Seat in Second Grade

Sam's favorite thing about second grade is the class pet, a hamster named George Washington, so when the class goes on a field trip to a science museum, Sam cannot resist bringing George along.