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.

Oliver, Amanda and grandmother pig

When Grandmother Pig comes for a visit, Oliver and Amanda learn just how much fun it is to have a grandmother in the house.

The Josefina Story Quilt

While traveling west with her family in 1850, a young girl makes a patchwork quilt chronicling the experiences of the journey and reserves a special patch for her pet hen Josefina.

The Earth

A look into our Earth

Sid the Science Kid: Everybody, Move Your Feet!

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out about ExerciseWhat would happen if you did nothing but watch TV all day? Why is it important to get up and play? Read and find out all about exercise with Sid the Science Kid!Introduce basic science concepts to young children and help satisfy their curiosity about how the world works.

Judy Moody, Girl Detective

Its an honest-to-jeepers mystery! Agent Judy Drewdy sets out to solve the case of the missing puppy when a canine-cop-in-training vanishes into thin air.Judy Moody is in a mood. A sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So whats a WBMS (worlds best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, thats what! And she doesnt have to snoop for long: when Mr. Chips, a beloved crime-dog-in-training, goes missing, Judy Drewdy and her chums, agents Dills Pickle (Frank), Spuds Houdini (Rocky), and James Madagascar (Stink) find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a reallife, scare-your-pants-off whodunit. Was Mr. Chips stolen by dirty dognappers? And why are chocolate-chip cookies disappearing all over town? Watch out for red herringsalong with clever references to classic Nancy Drew mysteriesas Eagle Eye Moody and company are hot on the case!

Mrs. Patty Is Batty!

Even though people say Mrs. Patty, the school secretary, is a witch and her husband is a ghost, A.J. decides to take the risk and trick or treat at their house because they are known to give out the best Halloween candy in town.

Shine of the Silver Dragon

The wizard Maldred is back! And Diego is under his dark spell! Drake learns that Maldred wants to control the Naga -- an enormous dragon that lives deep within the Earth. Two keys are needed to control the Naga. The first key is guarded by a Silver Dragon named Argent. Drake, Bo and Carlos must find Argent and stop Diego before it's too late. But will Argent's powerful Dragon Master Jean get in their way?

Fossils Tell of Long Ago

What is a fossil? Sometimes it's the imprint of an ancient leaf in a rock. Or it could be the skeleton of a dinosaur that has turned to stone! With clear prose and lovely, full-color illustrations, award-winning author and illustrator Aliki describes the different ways fossils are formed and what they tell us about life on Earth long ago. This book also includes an activity guide so kids can create their own fossils for someone to find a million years from now.This is a Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. Let's-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

The Bard and the Beast

Prince Lucas would rather be enjoying the outdoors with his best friend, Clara, than learning to play the lute, until a visiting bard demonstrates the power of music.

My Grandma, Major League Slugger

I went to visit my Grandma Leah in Chicago, and we went to a White Sox game. Doesnt sound like such a big deal, right? Well, heres the thingGrandma played in the game!

The Fly on the Ceiling

A story about how the very messy French philosopher, Rene Descartes, invented an ingenious way to keep track of his possessions.

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree

From award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life. There are three things you should know about Piper Green: 1. She always says whats on her mind (even when she probably shouldnt). 2. She rides a lobster boat to school. 3. There is a Fairy Tree in her front yard. Life on an island in Maine is always interesting. But when a new teacher starts at Pipers schooland doesnt appreciate the special, um, accessory that Piper has decided to wearthere may be trouble on the horizon. Then Piper discovers the Fairy Tree in her front yard. Is the Fairy Tree really magic? And can it fix Pipers problems?Skillfully blending humor, pathos, and warmth with an atmospheric setting, Potter has created an honest, empathic slice-of-life story, laced with a touch of magic. Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence, which Leng ably portrays in her loosely inked, gently humorous artwork. Publishers Weekly,starred review With its intriguing setting, sympathetic characters, and hint of magic, this new chapter-book series should charm fledgling readers. Kirkus Reviews Piper is brave and tough on the surface, and her sense of loss lies at the heart of the conflict. Written with humor as well as pathos, the first-person text shows her confused emotions and her resiliency as well. An appealing debut for the series. Booklist Potter puts her own stamp on the spunky-quirky-stubborn girl story. . . . A satisfying, accessible, funny early chapter book. The Horn Book

Barn Storm

This comical introduction to cause and effect is ideal for emergent readers, who look for cues in simple rhymed text and bright, bold art as they take their first steps toward reading independently.When a twister hits the pond near Farmer Browns farm, some very odd things happen. The fish and frogs take flight. They land in some unlikely placeslike the barn and the pigs troughsetting off an uproarious chain of events that affects the entire farm. Once the weather subsides and the farmer and his family emerge from the storm cellar, they encounter a whole new world, including some unexpected (and four-legged) tenants in their house!Step into Reading is a complete literacy program with something for every child. The program offers five steps to reading success. Children can progress through the steps at their own speed, developing confidence in their reading, no matter what their grade. Every books step is printed on the cover and the spine. Each title contains a fun story and is filled with colorful art.