Hear Your Heart

A simple explanation of the structure of the heart and how it works.

Don't Count on Dracula

When ten-year-old Zack gets the opportunity to meet with legendary film star Mella Bugosi, he begins to feel uneasy when he realizes that there are eerie similarities between the actor and Dracula, the character he portrays.

Olivia Goes Camping

Inviting Francine to accompany her on a family camping trip, Olivia struggles to encourage her best friend to get in touch with nature when she proves less than excited about mud, bugs and sleeping in a tent.

Hungry, Hungry Sharks

A simple discussion of the kinds of sharks and their behavior

Charlie the Ranch Dog: Where’s the Bacon?

Everyone on the ranch knows that Charlie is the boss. But when a visitor comes to stay with Charlie's family, Charlies isn't so sure that the new guy knows the rules. In fact, Rowdy the dog doesn't seem to be a very nice guest. After eating Charlie's bacon, drinking Charlie's water, and sleeping in Charlie's bed, Rowdy is in the doghouse! Can Charlie find a way to keep Rowdy in line...or at least find some more bacon?

This Body's Not Big Enough for Both of Us

Zack used to be in control of hisown body. But that was before someone elsesomeone who's been dead almost one hundred yearstook over. She's bossy, she's British, she's a queenand she and Zack are not amused!

Clara and the bookwagon

Clara's dream of enriching her rough life on the family farm is fulfilled when a horse-drawn book wagon visits with the country's first traveling library.

Eve of the Emperor Penguin (Original MTH #40, Merlin Mission #12)

Season of the Sandstorms (Original MTH #34, Merlin Mission #6)

Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth

Nancy really wants to get a special tooth-holder necklace from the school nursebut how can she make sure her loose tooth falls out at school?

Arthur’s birthday party

Arthur the chimpanzee is determined to be the best all-around gymnast at his gymnastics birthday party.

Beef Stew

Illus. in full color. Nicky's mom is making so much stew that he is allowed to bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can't come, and Carla won't come--she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny, frantic quest for someone to share his favorite dish.