Ms. Beard Is Weird!

When a reality show begins filming at their school, the students ignore Ms. Beard's recommendation that they behave in a "normal" way so that they look good on television and win the grand prize, an all-expenses-paid vacation and a year's supply of pork sausage. By the author of Mr. Burke Is Berserk!

Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble!

Election day is just around the corner, and guess who's running for student council? A.J. and Andrea! Mayor Hubble is going to teach the students all of the ins and outs of politics, and every vote counts. Who's going to win? Who's going to lose? And who's going to kiss a baby? Ugh, disgusting!

Dr. Nicholas Is Ridiculous!

A local college professor comes to Ella Mentry School to help students learn basic history and improve their scores on a standardized test, using some very unusual techniques.

Mrs. Lilly Is Silly!

Meeting local reporter Mrs. Lilly on Career Day at Ella Mentry School, A. J. and the gang receive tips on how to create their own school newspaper and then become investigative reporters who are determined to catch nefarious ne'er-do-wells. By the author of the Genius Files.

Mr. Burke Is Berserk!

A latest collection of offbeat adventures featuring the students and faculty at Ella Mentry School profiles eccentric groundskeeper Mr. Burke, who in addition to landscaping, plants a corn maze on the baseball diamond, drag races on a riding mower and buries something suspicious under the monkey bars.

Miss Klute Is a Hoot!

Hired at Ella Mentry School to help students calm down and practice their reading skills, Miss Klute the therapy Labradoodle reveals that she would rather chase squirrels and Frisbees.

Mrs. Lane Is a Pain!

It's time for the annual Ella Mentry School talent show, and this year Principal Klutz has hired a wacky professional, Mrs. Lane, to help the kids with their talents.

Mr. Harrison Is Embarrassin'!

Mr. Harrison, the tech guy at Ella Mentry School, can fix anything: computers, phones, pencil sharpeners. He can also build anything..including a solar-powered umbrella. But when the power goes out in the school, and everyone is yelling and screaming and freaking out in the dark--can they count on Mr. Harrison to save the day?

Miss Kraft Is Daft!

When Mr. Granite falls ill, A.J. and the gang endure a wacky week with a perpetually cheerful substitute teacher who wears a clown costume, uses hand puppets to talk, and uses magic tricks to saw students in half and make them disappear.

Mr. Jack Is a Maniac!

A. J. and the Ella Mentry School gang learn some unusual self-defense moves from a wacky teacher who thinks he's an action hero.

Miss Child Has Gone Wild!

A.J. and his fellow third-graders from Ella Mentry School, including new student Alexia, go on a field trip to the zoo, where they meet a very strange zookeeper.

March Mischief

It's St. Patrick's Day in Green Lawn. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy dress up a leprechaun statue for the town's yearly contest. They leave it out on the porch overnight, but the next morning, it's missing! Who could be behind the mischief?

Sam the minuteman

Sam, his father, and many others in Lexington are reluctant to take on the British soldiers, but when some of the Minutemen are killed and wounded, the rest unite in opposition

The Fly on the Ceiling

A story about how the very messy French philosopher, Rene Descartes, invented an ingenious way to keep track of his possessions.

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.

Henry and Mudge in the Green Time

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, summer means going on a picnic in the park, taking a bath under the garden hose, and going to the top of the big green hill.

The Great Houdini

Harry Houdini was a great escape artist, but perhaps his greatest trick was becoming the famous magician that we have come to know. As a child, Houdini worked hard--and even quit school--to help support his family. But his dream always was to become a great magician and performer. He practiced day and night, thinking up new tricks and more and more dangerous stunts. His intense ambition paid off, and soon Harry Houdini became known worldwide!This kid-appealing Step 3 traces Houdini's life from his poor beginnings to his eventual success as the most famous mystical magician and escape artist of all time.

Summer of the Sea Serpent (Original MTH #31, Merlin Mission #3)

How Many Teeth?

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

Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge?

The Time Warp Trio visits Brooklyn circa 1880s where some crazy guy is trying to build a bridge all the way across to Manhattan.

The Little Butterfly

A Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader about the life cycle of a butterfly! Full-color photographs give emergent readers an up-close look at each stage of the insects life. Originally a read-aloud storybook, The Little Butterfly is now available as an I can read it myself! early reader. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, and are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

A Poor Excuse for a Dragon

When Fred the dragon leaves home he learns that he is not very good at roaring or breathing fire and swallowing people only makes him ill, but with help from a witch, a giant, and a wise boy he finds his true calling.

Snow Dance

Down comes one flake.Down come some more.See the snow, snow!Huckle has a shiny new red sledbut what he doesn't have is snow. After many funny attempts to find a solution to his problem, Huckle and his pals decide to do a snow dance. And guess what? It works! This Level One story will delight beginning readers even as it teaches them to sound out simple words.