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.

Class President

It's "hole" day at school and all the students are wearing their very worst clothes. And then they learn the president--of the United States--is on his way and no one has time to change!

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.

Christmas in Camelot (Original MTH #29, Merlin Mission #1)

Milk From Cow To Carton

Briefly describes how a cow produces milk, how the milk is processed in a dairy, and how various other dairy products are made from milk.

Sharks!

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of sharks.

Mr. Mischief

He's always pulling naughty pranks until he meets up with a wise old Wizard and gets a taste of his own medicine!

Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire!

The students of Ella Mentry School are learning about fire safety. Mrs. Meyer of the local fire department has been brought in to teach the students, but she is the weirdest safety expert in the world. She likes fire just a little too much. Will Mrs. Meyer catch on fire? Will she retire? What will transpire? Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.

The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth

Ms. Frizzle's fantastic science fun is now available for younger fans of the bestselling science series ever! The new Magic School Bus Scholastic Reader make learning an adventure!Wanda finds a tooth in the back of Ms. Frizzle's classroom. It is small and very sharp. It doesn't look like a human tooth. Who lost it? The Friz thinks a field trip is in order to explore what teeth do and why they have different shapes.Take off on the Magic School Bus for an adventure with lots of bite, and find out all about teeth!

Tut's Mummy ─ Lost ... and Found

Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3,000 years later.

Penguins

Penguin lovers and young nonfiction fans will enjoy following one penguin couple through their efforts to raise a family of chicks in this engaging Step into Reading Science Reader. Did you know that penguins have feathers but don't fly? Or that their eggs are guarded by the daddy penguin? Or that they dive in the ocean for their food? Discover these facts and more, along with brilliant photographs of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica, in this captivating nonfiction leveled reader. These unusual birds will waddle into children's hearts while they decode the simple text. Great for confident or reluctant readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. "The Step into Reading series makes integrating reading into the curriculum so much easier. The nonfiction titles are perfect for teaching reading and language arts skills, while covering science and social studies content simultaneously!" --Lisa Laake, second-grade Language Arts teacher

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home.

Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

Big Tracks, Little Tracks

Keeping a sharp eye out for clues like animal tracks and odors can help people identify the animals that have passed through an area.

Olivia and the Snow Day

It's a snow day and Olivia couldn't be more excited! She's ready to have snowball fights, build a fort and best of all, interview the Abominable Snowman!