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.

Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin

Henry and Mudge have a tough time winning over Henry's prim and proper cousin Annie until the threesome discovers their shared passion for Frisbee.

Mr. Wrong

Mr. Wrong does everything terribly, hopelessly wrong. Then he meets Mr. Right, who wants to make Mr. Wrong right! But will turning Mr. Wrong right turn Mr. Right wrong?

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.

Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind

A trip to Grandmother's house in the country presents new challenges to Henry and Mudge.

April Fools’ Mr Todd!

It's April Fools' Day - and Judy's birthday - and Mr. Todd has a trick or two of his own planned in the latest Judy Moody tale for newly independent readers. April Fools' Day just happens to be one of Judy Moody's favorite days of the year. And this year she's got one thing on her mind: the perfect prank she's going to play on Mr. Todd, thanks to an awesome present from her brother, Stink. Gotcha, Mr. Todd! But in all the excitement over spaghetti trees, April fish, and fools' errands, Judy worries that something else will be forgotten by Mr. Todd and Class 3T altogether: April 1 also happens to be Judy's birthday! Gulp! Will her friends remember in time, or will Judy be the fool this year? And just what might Mr. Todd have up his sleeve?

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.

The grandma mix-up

Young Pip doesn't know what to do when two very different grandmothers come to baby sit, each with her own way of doing things.

Penguin Chick

An emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive?

Play Ball!

Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do? A beginning reader story follows Pete the Cat and his haphazard participation in a youth baseball game, where he learns the importance of fair play over winning.

The Wrigley Riddle

During a visit to the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field, cousins Mike and Kate investigate why someone has been tampering with the famous ivy vines growing on the outfield walls. Includes historical note.

Night of the Ninth Dragon (Original MTH #55, Merlin Mission #27)