Houseboat Mystery

Floating down a lazy river, Benny finds a blackmail scheme in progress.

Surprise Island

Four children learn the joys of independence when they are allowed to spend their summer vacation on a small island.

The Yellow House Mystery

This series tells the tale of the Alden children who begin their adventures by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.

Mike's Mystery

A children's classic now available in Spanish. Benny and his friend Mike are in trouble when they are curious about a uranium mine.

Caboose Mystery

The Alden children find mystery and adventure as they journey along the Little North Railroad in a caboose that their grandfather rented for the summer.

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 Woodshed Mystery

A double puzzle involves an old friend of Aunt Jane's, romance, and a chase.

The Lighthouse Mystery

Renting a lighthouse is unusual, but even more so is an unfriendly boy's peculiar behavior.

Mountain Top Mystery

Marooned on a mountain, the Aldens survive a landslide and find a Native American secret.

Schoolhouse Mystery

Grandpa Alden and the Alden children encounter danger, excitement, adventure, and mystery in a quiet island fishing village.

The Boxcar Children

The Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.

Junie B. Jones Is A Beauty Shop Guy

After her first trip to a beauty parlor Junie decides she wants to work there, and she practices on her bunny slippers, her dog, and herself with disastrous results.

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas

When Henry and Mudge go to their Great-Grandpa Bill's house and get introduced to a whole collection of other fun great-grandpas, a fun day on the porch turns into an adventure when the gang heads over to the secret pond for a day of swimming!

Pinkalicious: Puptastic

When Pinkalicious finds herself dog sitting a friend's poodle for the week, she can't help but be excited. Pinkalicious has never had a dog before, and there's so much fun to be had with a new pup in the house! That is, Pinkalicious THINKS having a pup will be fun...until the new dog actually arrives. Pinky is shy, and doesn't want to come out and play. No matter what tricks Pinkalicious tries, Pinky won't budge. In order to try to cheer Pinky up, Pinkalicious decides to give the pooch a special bubble bath. But when Mommy's special jar of pink gets knocked into the tub, Pinkalicious may find herself with one pink pooch.

Abe Lincoln At Last! (Original MTH #47, Merlin Mission #19)

Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps

In this adventure, Henry and Mudge spend a scary night together at Henry's grandmother's house in the country.

Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters

Soon-to-be fourth-grader Mason Dixon does not want a pet, but his parents think it will be good for him. Goldfish dies soon after his arrival (from overfeeding). Mason is relieved. Hamster escapes. Mason is relieved. Cat has to go back because best friend Brody is too allergic to ever be at their house while Cat is there. Mason is relieved. But when Dog comes, it takes a little dose of jealousy for Mason to realize he does want a pet, all of his very own. Claudia Mills introduces a new, hilarious character in Mason, and each of the three books about him will feature both boys as they cope with a new experience; pitch-perfect for 8- to 10- year-old newly independent readers, the books will maintain a consistent page count and feature black-and-while art throughout.

Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan

Henry, his father, and Mudge are certain to have a fun time at the local snowman-building contest, in this lively easy reader with full-color illustrations.

Andrew Lost in the Desert

While in the Australian desert, ant-sized Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot are carried away by a dust-devil and face many dangerous creatures as they make their way back to Uncle Al.

Geronimo's Valentine

Geronimo Stilton, is a quiet, mild-mannered mouse, who keeps getting pulled into adventures. Narrated as if the books are autobiographical adventures, this series is Italy's most popular children's series and has been translated into English.

Lullaby Lake

In the fourth book in this fast-paced series, Tag, Skyla and Blaze continue their journey in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. The magical map leads them across the poisonous Bubbling Bog, all the way to the fairy-filled Lullaby Lake. As they travel east though, the friends are also moving closer and closer to Thorn's dark territory. What will happen when Tag finally comes face-to-face with his enemy? This action-packed series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers.

The Magic School Bus And The Climate Challenge

Pandas

The whole world loves panda bears. Everyone loves to watch them play, climb, cuddle, and chew. But careful, they can scratch too--just look at that tree! Pandas live in wild places very faraway, and they are the STAR ATTRACTIONS of every zoo that keeps them safe and well, all over the world. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visitwww.natgeoed.org/commoncorefor more information.