Pinky and Rex

Pinky and Rex are the best of friends, but a trip to the museum with Pinky's dad and his sister, Amanda, puts their friendship to the test. When Pinky, whose favorite color is pink, and Rex, who loves anything to do with dinosaurs, set their sights on the very same stuffed animal at the museum gift shop, it takes a little wisdom and some help from an unexpected source before the matter is neatly sorted out. Pinky and Rex is the first in a series of short chapter books about this inseparable pair by acclaimed author James Howe. Accompanied by Melissa Sweet's exuberant illustrations, Pinky and Rex captures perfectly the challenges -- and the rewards -- that true friendship brings.

Pinky and Rex and the New Neighbors

Rex and her best friend Pinky are upset to learn that their friend and neighbor, Mrs. Morgan, is moving, and it looks like a family with an obnoxious boy named Ollie is set to move in.

Pinky and Rex and the Bully

Pinky's favorite color is pink, and his best friend, Rex, is a girl. Kevin, the third-grade bully, says that makes Pinky a sissy. Deep down, Pinky thinks Kevin is wrong, but he's still worried. Does Pinky have to give up his favorite things, and worse, does he have to give up his best friend?

Pinky and Rex and the School Play

Pinky really wants to be an actor and is sure he'll get the lead in the school play. Rex, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with being on stage. She's afraid she'll forget her lines -- or worse. Everything changes when Pinky convinces Rex to go with him to the tryouts. Will Pinky and Rex still be best friends when the show is over?

Pinky and Rex and the Mean Old Witch

Level 3: Reading Alone From the earliest stages of sounding out words to the excitement of reading a whole book without help, Ready-to-Read books open up a world of possibilities to children at three different levels: Level 1: Starting to Read Level 2: Reading Together Level 3: Reading Alone Pinky and Rex's neighbor Mrs. Morgan isn't really a mean old witch. But she sure acts like one, yelling and waving her broom around every time the kids step onto her lawn. Now she's taken their ball, just because it accidentally rolled into her yard. So Rex and Pinky and Pinky's sister, Amanda, come up with the perfect trick to play on the Mean Old Witch. But somehow, seeing Mrs. Morgan sitting all alone in her living room makes Pinky think getting even isn't such a good idea after all. He tries a different plan, with results that surprise the kids as well as their neighbor.

Save Your Brains! ─ Plants Vs. Zombies

Based on the bestselling game, Plants vs. Zombies, Save Your Brains! introduces young readers to Crazy Dave and the fun-dead! The zombies are coming! If you want to save your brains, you'll need to know which plants to use. Don't worry-Crazy Dave is here to help guide you. I Can Read books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Plants vs. Zombies: Save Your Brains! is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

The Pinstripe Ghost

Mike and Kate are waiting for Kate's mom at a boring press conference in Yankee Stadium when the team official says something that makes Mike perk up his ears. There are rumors that the ghost of Babe Ruth is haunting the new stadium! A chill air blasts down a service hallway before every home game, along with various thumps and bumps. Is the Bambino really searching for his missing locker?

Five Silly Fishermen

A retelling of the traditional tale in which five silly fishermen, unable to count properly, are convinced that one of their group has drowned.

How Many Teeth?

Introduces teeth, describing how many we have at various stages of life, why they fall out, and what they do.

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.

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.

In A Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories

Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries.

The Stinky Giant

Pepper and Jake, sister and brother shepherds, match wits with the giant, Urk, who regularly floods their valley with his dirty washwater.

Detective Camp

While learning detective skills at a sleep-away camp, Dink and his friends undercover a real mystery involving stolen paintings.

Shadow of the Shark (Original MTH #53, Merlin Mission #25)

The Bravest Dog Ever ─ The True Story of Balto

Chronicles the fascinating true-life adventure of Balto, the dog who traveled more than fifty miles of snow-covered terrain to bring medical relief to the children of Alaska.

What Happens To A Hamburger?

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.