The drinking gourd

Set in New England before the Civil War, this story describes the way in which Tommy Fuller and his father help a family of slaves escape.

Buffalo bill and the pony express

Recounts the adventures of 14-year-old Buffalo Bill Cody, who braved storms, wolves, and outlaws to earn himself the title of Bravest Rider on the Pony Express.

Who Will Be My Friends?

Although Freddy finds many people in his new town, not all of them have time to play ball.

Frederick

Leo Lionni's Caldecott Honor-winning story is now available as a Step 3 Step into Reading book--perfect for children who are ready to read on their own . Winter is coming, and all the mice are gathering food . . . except for Frederick. But when the days grow short and the snow begins to fall, it's Frederick's stories that warm the hearts and spirits of his fellow field mice. Lionni's enduringly popular tale makes a winning addition to the Step into Reading line, letting young children enjoy this classic all by themselves.

Cam Jansen and the Basketball Mystery

When a collectible basketball is stolen from a retiring coach after a game, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the mystery.

A Crazy Day with Cobras (Original MTH #45, Merlin Mission #17)

Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps

In this adventure, Henry and Mudge spend a scary night together at Henry's grandmother's house in the country.

Pyramids

Travel to ancient Egypt to learn all about its amazing pyramids in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers about these amazing wonders of the world and their importance today.

Father bear comes home

Describes the adventures of Little Bear in which he goes fishing, has the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea.

B is for Books!

In this full color illustrated book, Slimey, Oscar the Grouch's pet worm, plays the bookworm in this delightful ode to reading. "B is for books. All kinds of books! Books about counting. Books about cooks..."

Fox at school

Starring in the school play means hard work, and being left in charge means keeping the class under control. Fox thinks there's nothing to it. And, when he's put to the test, will Fox retreat?

Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!

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