What makes a pony a pony? How are they different from horses? Filled with loads of interesting facts and bright, realistic illustrations.

A fascinating look at giant squid, cephalopods in general, and the implications of the discovery of a 25-foot squid off the coast of New Zealand in 1997 will tantalize readers. Color illustrations throughout.

Level 2. Pal the Pony is the smallest pony at the rodeo! He's upset because he can't do what the big horses can do. But he discovers there is one thing he's better at than anyone else on the ranch.

It is a quiet day on an island. Then suddenly a mountain blows its top! It is a volcano. How does it start? What happens next? Read this amazing book and find out.

Level Four How can your tongue tell a sweet taste from a sour one? How do your ears know which way a sound is coming from? Find out in this sense-sational nonfiction book!

With the Cat in the Hat explaining the voting process—its history, effects, and opportunity—a somewhat complex concept becomes manageable. Rhyming sequences highlight one idea at a time and eventually broadens focus that invites kids to informed participation whenever the opportunity arises—in school, with friends, or in their community.

A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of a sled dog who led his team over 53 miles of Alaska wilderness to deliver medicine during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925.

Vivid watercolors and an intriguing text present one of history's most cunning strategies: the creation of a giant wooden horse to smuggle Greek warriors into the impregnable walled city of Troy. Full color.

Illus. in full color. "The tallest person is no taller than a toothpick in the town of Pee Wee, and when Lady Teena is abducted by a dragonfly, a tiny knight, riding his trusty ant, rescues the miniature maiden. This is a hit--an engagingly humorous storyline (set in very large type) features simple words and only a sentence or two per page."--"Booklist.

"Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get readers into nonfiction".--Booklist.

Armed with only a slingshot--and God's protecting love--little David the shepherd boy does away with the wicked giant, Goliath. A favorite story from the Old Testament told with charming simplicity. A Step Into Reading Book. Full-color illustrations.

A retelling of the classic Bible story with text targeted at beginning readers.

"Exciting nonfiction books for kids just beyond the beginner stage can be hard to come by, and the story of the sinking of the "Titanic" and its subsequent rediscovery will be the ticket for both hard-to-please young 'real stuff' buffs and older reluctant readers."--"School Library Journal." Full color.

Norma Jean loves to jump, but she doesn't know when to stop! A Step 2 Step into Reading Book. Full-color.

Illus. in full color. "Designed for children who are just beginning to read independently, this humorous story has very large print, simple vocabulary, and lively, amusing illustrations. Should be appealing, whether used for reading alone or reading aloud."--"Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.

When Dog wakes up early, in the middle of the night, he launches all the other farm animals in a worried search for the missing sun.

More than 20 years after Apollo 11 blasted off on the longest, most famous trip ever, Judy Donnelly captures all the thrills and danger of that first voyage to the moon.

Rocket needs 100 items for the big celebration, so getting some help from Squirrel seems like a good idea—at least until they start collecting acorns. Great fun conetered around an annual common school celebration.