Stanley, Flat Again!

This sequel to Flat Stanley, a tale about a boy who was flattened by a fallen bulletin board, tells of his latest wild and wacky adventures as a two-dimensional child living in a three-dimensional world.

Stanley in Space

When the residents of a far-distant planet send a message to Earth asking for someone to meet with them, the President of the United States asks Stanley Lambchop, an all-American boy, to be his ambassador.

Invisible Stanley

One morning after a thunderstorm, the Lambchop family is surprised to discover that Stanley is suddenly invisible.

What's So Bad About Gasoline?: Fossil Fuels and What They Do

Look around to see what uses oilcars, airplanes, boats, factories, and countless other machines. The world is dependent on oil as its main source of energy. Although oil is plentiful right now, the supply will eventually run out, and even worse, burning oil is very damaging to the environment. What alternatives can help us use less oil and how can we protect the environment? Read and find out!

Heroes Who Risked Everything for Freedom ─ Civil War

A leveled reader introduction to some of the heroes from the American Civil War includes short profiles of such figures as Harriet Tubman, Robert Smalls and Mary Touvestre.

Anne Frank

Profiles the young Jewish girl who kept a diary of her time in hiding from the Nazis during World War II.

Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!

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.

Yikes! Grandma's a Teenager

During a birthday trip to New York City, an airport metal detector turns back the hands of time for Zack's 89-year-old Grandma Leah, causing her to grow younger and younger.

My Journey to the Stars

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly makes his Step into Reading debut in this engaging and easy-to-read autobiography that takes readers on his awe-inspiring journey from childhood to his record-breaking year among the stars. A Step 3 Biography Reader of American hero, Astronaut Scott Kelly! Scott wasn't sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path. His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother--the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American.This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things will amaze and inspire young readers. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.

Marco? Polo!

Joe, Fred, and Sam embark on their 16th time warp adventure, which takes them to 13th-century China. They encounter sandstorms, desert bandits, a smelly camel, strange horoscopes, the emperor, and a very famous explorer named Marco Polo.

Zap! I'm a Mind Reader

After an electrifying experiment in science class gives Zack a shock, he realizes that he can read other people's minds.

The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy (Science of Fun Stuff)

Learn the sugar, spice, and science behind your favorite candies in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!Did you know there is a lot of science behind making candy? How about that Red Hots candies get their heat from a chemical called capsaicinthe same molecule that gives peppers their kick? And when you crunch on Wintergreen Lifesavers, they spark because you are making light with friction similar to the electricity in lightning: You might say you are making a miniature lightning storm in your mouth! Learn about these cool chemical reactions and much more as you become a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on candy! Amaze your friends with all youve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Corevetted extras on subjects like social studies and math, and theres even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what theyve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!

Leprechaun in Late Winter (Original MTH #43, Merlin Mission #15)

How To Train Your Dragon

Hiccup may be the son of the chief of the Hairy Hooligans, but he isn't exactly heroic Viking material. When the tribe is faced with danger, Hiccup's unusual dragon-training techniques prove successful and he and his unique beast become true heroes.

Whose Feet

Mole claws scrape out a new home. A duck uses her webbed feet to flip underwater and search for a snack. Orangutan feet grab on tight as they swing from vine to vine. Who knew that feet could be so special and perform such extraordinary feats!