Katherine Johnson

Get to know the woman who made many of NASAs early missions possible in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people you should meet!Meet Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician who worked at NASA in the early 1950s until retiring in 1986. Katherines unparalleled calculations (done by hand) helped plan the trajectories for NASAs Mercury and Apollo missions (including the Apollo 11 moon landing). She is said to be one of the greatest American minds of all time. A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus inspiring careers for math lovers. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!

Women Who Launched the Computer Age

This book was chosen by the Childrens Book Council as a best STEM book of 2017! Meet the women who programmed the first all-electronic computer and built the technological language kids today cant live without in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people you should meet!In 1946, six brilliant young women programmed the first all-electronic, programmable computer, the ENIAC, part of a secret World War II project. They learned to program without any programming languages or tools, and by the time they were finished, the ENIAC could run a complicated calculus equation in seconds. But when the ENIAC was presented to the press and public, the women were never introduced or given credit for their work. Learn all about what they did and how their invention still matters today in this story of six amazing young women everyone should meet! A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus interesting trivia facts about how computers have changed over time. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!

Mae Jemison

Blast off into space and get to know Mae Jemison-the first African-American woman to ever go to space-with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people you should meet.

Jesse Owens

Sprint around the track and get to know Jesse Owens in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people you should meet.Meet Jesse Owens, an African American runner who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin! What made his achievement even more memorable was that Adolph Hitler expected the Olympic Games to be a German showcase. In fact, he criticized the United States for even including black athletes on its Olympic roster. According to many reports, after Owens won his fourth gold medal, Hitler stormed out of the stadium. In 1936 Jesse Owens took a stand against racism and made history. A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a short article filled with interesting facts about the Olympics. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating!

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.

Where Are The Night Animals?

Describes various nocturnal animals--including the opossum, barn owl, coyote, brown bat, and tree frog--and their nighttime activities, and teaches new readers how to look for night animals with a special activities section.

Wheel of Misfortune

Wiglaf, Erica, and Angus are representing DSA in the All-Schools Brain-Power Tournament! But what on Earth are they going to do about their know-it-all captain Bragwort"?

Wedding Flowers

Ready-for-Chapters Meet the COBBLE STREET COUSINS Lily, who wants to be a poet Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door The cousins are back on Cobble Street for Aunt Lucy and Michael's wedding -- and they're going to be bridesmaids! Friends old and new (including a little dog in a red plaid jacket) will be gathering in Aunt Lucy's garden for the ceremony, but first the cousins have to plan special treats for the reception. There's always so much to do on Cobble Street!

The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery

When Stanley receives a letter from an archaeologist, he travels by airmail to Egypt to help find an ancient treasure within the great pyramid. But what if even the flattest boy on earth can't wriggle out of the terrible mess he finds himself in?

From Caterpillar to Butterfly

A caterpillar comes to school in a jar and the class watches the caterpillar each day as it grows and changes. Soon, it disappears into a hard shell called a chrysalis. Where did it go? This is a perfect beginner's guide to the mystery of metamorphosis. Named as a NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children, this book explains the life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly with easy-to-follow prose from Deborah Heiligman and warm, colorful illustrations from Bari Weissman. This is a Stage 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explains simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergarteners. 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

Mouse Tales

Papa Mouse has a funny, exciting bedtime story for each of his seven mouse boys.

The Scarlet Dragon

Caring for a recently hatched scarlet dragon that falls ill from a disease that can only be cured with a certain kind of magic berry, Lucas and Clara embark on a quest to the land of trolls to find the berries before time runs out.

The Haunted Castle

When his Uncle Samuel S. Stingysnout invites the Stilton family to creepy, faraway Penny Pincher Castle for a big surprise, a reluctant Geronimo Stilton accompanies Thea, Trap and Benjamin on a journey that proves more spooky than expected.

Miss Newman Isn't Human!

With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this tenth book in the new My Weirdest School series, Sprinkles Newman, the local TV meteorologist, is coming to Ella Mentry School! Shes going to teach A.J. and the gang all about the weather. But what happens when a real live (well, not live) hurricane comes to the school? Hold on to your umbrellas!Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutmans hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Dont miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

The Sorcerer’s Shadow

All is not right in the forest realm of Trellis. Birds have left their nests and bears have abandoned their dens, as a mysterious magic threatens the natural order of the deep, dark woods. Together with a band of knights, Prince Lucas and Clara set out on an adventure that pits them against a dreaded sorcerer's shadow. There's only one problem: How can a shadow be defeated?

The Goose's Gold

When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose discover an old ship off the Florida coast loaded with gold, they're not sure if they want to share their findings.

Moonlight on the Magic Flute (Original MTH #41, Merlin Mission #13)