Flying Birthday Cake?

Two days after Marvin sees a glowing green thing that looks like a flying birthday cake in the night sky, his third-grade class is joined by a mysterious new boy with peculiar behavior.

Kidnapped at Birth?

Red-haired Marvin is convinced that the reason he looks different from the rest of his family is that he is really the lost prince of Shampoon.

Super Fast, Out of Control!

Afraid of his new mountain bike, third-grader Marvin finds himself in a desperate situation when he accepts a challenge to ride down Suicide Hill.

Alone in His Teacher's House

Marvin is pleased when his teacher asks him to take care of her dog while she's away, but he soon finds that there's more pressure involved than he likes.

Is He a Girl?

After Casey Happleton tells him that if he kisses his elbow he will turn into a girl, nine-year-old Marvin experiments and finds himself very confused about his identity.

Magic Crystal

When Marvin Redpost's new friend, Casey, shares with him her magic crystal that can make wishes come true, things get out of control.

Why Pick on Me?

A small incident during recess threatens to turn nine-year-old Marvin into the outcast of his third-grade class.

Duke Kahanamoku

A skill-building introduction to the achievements of the father of modern surfing describes how he won international fame in four Olympics while introducing the sport of board surfing to Australia and developing a new life-saving protocol.

The big balloon race

Ariel almost causes her famous mother to lose a balloon race and then helps her win it.

Discovery in the Cave

This amazing true adventure story about the discovery of the Lascaux Cave will have young readers feeling that they've discovered something pretty special, too!In 1940, four teenage boys and a dog dropped themselves into a hole in the forest floor. Using a flaming grease gun as a torch, they ventured deep underground, eventually coming to a huge cave, the walls of which were covered with life-size paintings of animals. Whole herds of horses! Deer with horns as big as tree branches! Giant bison! The boys were amazed by their discovery. They'd stumbled upon the world's finest examples of prehistoric painting!Perfect for classroom use, this Step 4 Step into Reading book is realistically illustrated by award-winning artist Bryn Barnard.

A Perfect Time for Pandas (Original MTH #48, Merlin Mission #20)

Robots

Written in a comprehensive style, a skill-building reader for young enthusiasts profiles robot history and innovation while describing the potential of robots currently being developed.

Clouds

Do you ever wake up and wonder what the weather will be? Instead of turning on the TV to find out, you can just look out your window at the clouds. How do you know what type of clouds can forecast a change of weather? Read and find out.

The case of the scaredy cats

Private eyes Wizard, Tubby, Skinny, and Snitch are convinced that boys are better than girls. A Level 2 I Can Read book.

Mrs. Jaffee Is Daffy!

The new vice principal of Ella Mentry School has some crazy ideas on how to teach kids. A.J. and the gang have to stand on their heads and do math! They have to take a spelling test underwater! Everybody has to do yoga! Could it get any weirder?

Wolves

Provides facts about wolves, such as their habitat, packs, and feeding habits.

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Too Much Good Luck

Book two of Ellen Potters charming new illustrated early chapter book series set on an island off the coast of Maine, where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life. As far as Piper Green is concerned, the day started out lucky: Lucky thing #1: Her mom is painting Pipers bedroom her favorite color. Lucky thing #2: Piper found a perfect strawberry at breakfast. Lucky thing #3: Piper lost a tooth. And as everyone knows, tooth + tooth fairy = ka-ching! Theres just one problem. According to her friend Jacob, too much good luck can sometimes equal bad luck. And when Piper gets to school that day, Bad Luck is waiting for her. Will the Fairy Tree in Pipers front yard be enough to break her unlucky streak?

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: The Sea Pony

Move over Junie B. Jones! Get to know Piper Green as she discovers the ordinary magic right outside her front door. Piper Green is in for another adventure when she finds an unusual whistle hidden inside the Fairy Tree in her front yard. But Piper doesnt want a whistle... she wants a pony! On a trip with her dad to check the familys lobster traps, the whistle attracts the attention of an unexpected friend. Could the fairy whistle be working its magic after all? "Following in the fine tradition of spunky girls Ramona, Amber Brown, Judy Moody, Clementine Piper Green is set to make some friends in the early chapter book world." School Library Journal 100 Scope Notes 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. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFrom the Hardcover edition.

The Moon

A look at our moon