Amanda pig and her big brother Oliver

Presents five stories about telling secrets, playing alone, and other activities in the lives of Oliver and Amanda, who are sometimes known as Mighty Pig and Amazing Baby Pig.

Tales of Amanda pig

Amanda Pig, Schoolgirl

Amanda Pig's first day of school is every bit as wonderful as she always hoped it would be.

Amanda pig and her best friend Lollipop

Amanda Pig and her friend Lollipop share fun times at each other's houses and experience their very first sleepover party.

Miss Mary Is Scary!

When a British student-teacher arrives, A. J. and his friends wonder if her black clothing and love of blood sausage mark her as a vampire, while Mr. Granite hopes her boyfriend will stay away long enough for a math lesson.

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a giant leap for mankind. This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut.

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?

Ellis Island

Explore the history of Ellis Island, one of the most recognized landmarks in American history. Kids will learn about its early history as a Mohegan island and rest spot for fishermen through its time as a famous immigration station to today's museum. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

Silly Willy

Willy's silliness while dressing--putting gloves on his feet and shoes on his hands--amuses his big sister.

Where Does the Garbage Go?: Revised Edition

Follow that garbage truck!...to the landfill to see how trash keeps piling up...to the incinerator to see how trash can be turned into energy ... to the recycling center to see how a soda bottle can be turned into a flowerpot. Filled with graphs, charts, and diagrams, Where Does the Garbage Go? explains how we deal with the problem of too much trash and provides ideas for easy ways to be a part of the solution.

International Space Station

As tall as a 30-story building, orbiting Earth at 17,500 miles an hour, the International Space Station is a triumph of engineering. Includes a page of activities and a double-sided poster showing the complete station.

Big Max

Big Max, the world's greatest detective, helps a king find his missing elephant.

Nate The Great, Where Are You?

Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, want to take a break from mystery solving, so they hide out in the woods, but even there someone still needs their help.

The Hidden Stairs And The Magic Carpet

A small storage room underneath the staircase leading down to Eric's basement is a magical doorway that takes Eric, Neal, and Julie to the magical land of Droon and to adventure.

Andrew Lost in the Bathroom

Ten-year-old Andrew invents a shrinking machine that allows him some unusual and instructive lessons in science from a unique vantage point.

This Hotel Is Haunted!

Geronimo Stilton and Hercule Poirat are called to investigate mysterious events in the famouse Grand Hotel in New Mouse City. There is a ghost haunting the hotel and carry a ball and chain. Geronimo knows that ghosts don't exist, but this is still pretty spooky. Will he and Poirat be able to solve this spine-tingling mystery?