Stars and Constellations

Book by Elizabeth Bennett

Trains

Choo Choo! Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this Level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visitwww.natgeoed.org/commoncorefor more information.

Balto of the Blue Dawn (Original MTH #54, Merlin Mission #26)

Sideways Stories From Wayside School

Thirty different stories describe the strange things that happen at Wayside School, an architectural accident that was built sideways, thirty stories high with one classroom on each floor

The Tree Doctor

When Sally and Nick's maple tree won't grow, the Cat in the Hat knows who to call--Dr. Twiggles--who suggests they inspect its roots. A trip underground in the Thinga-ma-jigger is undertaken, and sure enough, the maple tree needs water (which Things One and Two procure in ridiculous overabundance) and sun (which the Cat suppliments with a Brighta-ma-lighter). But as for getting syrup from the young sapling?

From Seed to Pumpkin

Pumpkins can be baked in a pie, carved into jack-o'-lanterns, and roasted for a healthy snack. But how does a tiny seed turn into a big pumpkin? With clear text and detailed, colorful illustrations, this book explains what a pumpkin seed needs to help it grow! This book also includes delicious pumpkin recipes and easy experiments to do with pumpkin seeds. This is a Stage 1 Lets-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explains simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Lets-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. Supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

Frank Pearl in the Awful waffle Kerfuffle

Frank Pearl is chasing a prize in this Judy Moody story for newly independent readers. Just once, Frank Pearl would like to win at something! He is going to win a prize if it's the last thing he does. Could an amazing yo-yo trick or Cookie the parrot land him a prize? Could a blue ribbon be his at the Great Third-Grade Breakfast Bash? With three shots at a prize and Judy Moody cheering him on (sort of?), there's no way that Frank can miss out on a trophy this time.

The Misfortune Cookie

Zack visits a very strange Chinese restaurant called Wun Dum Guy and finds that the fortunes in his fortune cookies start coming true.

Buzz, Bee!

Bzzz! Learn all about honey bees in the next pre-reader from National Geographic Kids! Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and a wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts -- helping them expand their understanding of the world.

Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan

Henry, his father, and Mudge are certain to have a fun time at the local snowman-building contest, in this lively easy reader with full-color illustrations.

I Like Bugs

In brief rhyming text, this story lists all the types of insects the narrator likes.

The Berenstain Bears Down on the Farm

The Bear family is visiting Farmer Ben today. Brother and Sister have so many questions about how the farm works, and Farmer Ben has a lot to teach them. They never knew hard work could be so much fun!