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.

Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream. Although she was always challenged by the things that set her apart from other dancers, with a lot of hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent, Misty has become one of the most well-known dancers in America. On June 30, 2015 Misty stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history! A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about dance. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating!

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!

What Was D-Day?

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, an armada of 7,000 ships carrying 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Up until then the Allied forces had suffered serious defeats, yet D -Day, as the invasion was called, spelled the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. Readers will dive into the heart of the action and discover how it was planned and carried out and how it overwhelmed the Germans who had been tricked into thinking the attack would take place elsewhere. D-Day was a major turning point in World War II and hailed as one of the greatest military attacks of all time.

Pinky and Rex and the Spelling Bee

Rex is a terrible speller, and she's afraid she's going to embarrass herself in front of the whole class at today's spelling bee. Pinky, on the other hand, is a great speller, and he's sure he's going to be champion of the second grade again. But Pinky isn't counting on the new kid in class, who's a great speller, too. And he's certainly not counting on embarrassing himself in a way so terrible that winning or losing doesn't even matter. It's a good thing he can count on Rex to make him feel better on the worst day of his life.

The Runaway Racehorse

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the disappearance of a valuable racehorse that Dink's uncle and his friend, Forest Evans, have just bought and entered in a race at Saratoga.

Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal!

A.J. and his friends are in for a wild adventure when their school bus gets a flat tire and their driver, Mrs. Kormel, gets lost in the middle of nowhere.

Creepy-Crawly Birthday

A creepy-crawly surprise! Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and Howie the dachshund puppy are excited for Toby's birthday. Because birthdays mean parties, and parties mean presents. And best of all -- cake. But when the pets find seven suitcases in the room with all of the gifts, they start to worry. What could be inside? Why are there holes in them? And are they...moving? This is one birthday present that Bunnicula fans will be eager to open!

The Kidnapped King

The king and queen of Socotra have been kidnapped! For his protection, the prince is sent to Green Lawn to hide out with Dink's family. Can the three sleuths catch the kidnappers and unravel this royal mystery?

Henry and Mudge and Annie`s Perfect Pet

Henry, with the help of his beloved dog Mudge, wants to pick out a pet for his cousin Annie, yet finding the perfect companion isn't so easy. This charming tale for beginning readers contains full-color illustrations.

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.

Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test

Henry and Mudge enroll in Jack Papp's Dog School, but Mudge is not a perfect student--he has other things on his mind. On the last day is the big test. Will Mudge pass and get a gold ribbon?

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

Fantastic Fish

Paperback: 16 pagesPublisher: Scholastic Inc. (2009)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0545060818ISBN-13: 978-0545060813Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inchesShipping Weight: 1.6 ounces

The Quest for Aztec Gold ― Mexico

Destination: Mexico. The Global Protection Force has summoned Secret Agent Jack Stalwart to Mexico to hunt down a stolen map leading to hidden Aztec gold. Suddenly, he finds himself trapped in the hands of one of the most treacherous treasure hunters in the world. Can Jack stop Callous Carl and his band of thieves before they plunder again?