The Innings And Outs Of Baseball

The fascinating science behind baseball is explained in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3, Ready-to-Read that includes a special section at the back of the book containing extras on subjects like anatomy and history, as well as a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned!

Pulling Back the Curtain on Magic! (Science of Fun Stuff)

Learn the science behind amazing magic tricks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!Did you know that every time a magician uses sleight of hand, he is secretly tracking your eye movements at the same time? How does a magician make a dove appear out of thin air? Amaze your friends with the secrets you learn in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Corevetted extras on subjects like geography and history, and theres even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what theyve learned!

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!

Henry and Mudge and a very Merry Christmas

Christmas at Henry's house is full of fun and presents, but Henry learns that his best present is one he already had--his dog Mudge.

The drinking gourd

Set in New England before the Civil War, this story describes the way in which Tommy Fuller and his father help a family of slaves escape.

Hurry Up, Houdini! (Original MTH #50, Merlin Mission #22)

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.

Eat My Dust ─ Henry Ford's First Race

A fact-based story about Henry Ford's efforts to raise money in 1901 to fund his dream of building affordable cars.

The Giant Diamond Robbery

When Geronimo agrees to be a caddie for his grandfather in a golf tournament, he and Special Agent OOK team up to prevent the theft of the Super Mouse Cup.

Judy Moody Saves The World!

When Judy Moody gets serious about protecting the environment, her little brother Stink thinks she is overdoing it, but she manages to inspire her third-grade class to undertake an award-winning, environment-saving project.

Junie B., First Grader: Boss Of Lunch

Meet the World's Funniest First Grader--Junie B. Jones! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing--and reading--for over 20 years! In the 19th Junie B. Jones book, something very wonderful is happening to Junie B.. And it's called--hurray, hurray!--she's getting to be a professional lunch lady! And that means hanging out with Mrs. Gutzman in the cafeteria. And standing behind the counter. And even wearing a real actual hair net! Who knows? Pretty soon she could be the boss of the whole entire lunch operation! USA TODAY : "Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set." Publisher's Weekly : "Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.--and reading--are lots of fun." Kirkus Reviews : "Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud." Time Magazine : "Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

What wrongdoer is any match for Cam Jansen, the girl with the amazing photographic memory? Jennifer "Cam" (short for camera) Jansen and her friend Eric use her remarkable gift to track down clues and solve thrilling and puzzling mysteries.

Malala ─ A Hero for All

This Step 4 Biography Reader shares the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Even as a young girl in Pakistan, Malala spoke up about the importance of girls' education, via speeches and a blog. Since the Taliban regime was intent on denying girls an education and silencing anyone who disagreed with their laws, this was very dangerous. Malala was shot, but she survived the attack and it did not silence her. In fact, she spoke at the United Nations on her sixteenth birthday, just nine months after she was shot. Malala's resolve has only magnified her voice, delivering her message of human rights to millions of people. Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

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!

Evil Queen Tut and the Great Ant Pyramids

While on a class picnic in Central Park, ten-year-old Zack gets a chance to study ants close up and personal when he uses way too much of a classmate's diet powder and shrinks to their size.