Henry and his dog Mudge make a new friend in this thirteenth Ready-to-Read book of their adventures.

This story is based on the life of Billy Bayly, a real boy who lived in Pennsylvania during the Civil War and had an unlikely friendship with a Southern soldier.

A blind golden retriever plunges into the surf to rescue a drowning girl in this title in a new series by Andrew Clements which recounts amazing true stories of brave pets that save the lives of their masters. Full-color illustrations.

Clements presents inspiring true stories about brave pets who save their masters' lives in this new series for the very youngest of readers. Carol and Ray adopt a homeless kitten, naming him Ringo. Later, Ringo saves their lives when he alerts them to a leaking gas pipe. Full-color illustrations.

Newspapers often recount inspiring true stories about brave pets who save their masters' lives. Now bestselling author Andrew Clements has retold some of these stories in simple language for the very earliest of emergent readers. Full color.

Two remarkable dogs star in an amazing tale of courage, as told by bestselling author Clements, and beautifully illustrated by Beier. Full color.

In this 24th adventure of the popular series, Henry and his father, with help from Mudge, of course, enjoy a Mother's Day tradition--creating funny food for Henry's mother. Full color.

When Uncle Jake arrives with a trunk full of boards, Henry can hardly wait to start climbing. But when it's all finished, there's a major problem: Mudge can't climb. How can Mudge share the fun? Full color.

There's going to be a snowman building contest in the park, and Henry and his father (and of course Mudge) are entering it. Will they win a prize? Full-color illustrations.

Henry, his parents, and his dog Mudge take a vacation out West, where they enjoy tumbleweeds, desert animals, souvenirs, and the wide open spaces. Full color.

With simple but engaging text, paintings, and an illuminating author's note telling the true account of a young slave who joins the Union Army, this tale of a real person's role in the Civil War is ideal for beginning readers and burgeoning history buffs. Full color.

This delightful true story about America's 16th president tells the tale of young lawyer Abe Lincoln on his way to deliver an important speech. He comes across a pig stuck in a mud puddle. If he stops to help the pig, Abe will ruin his new suit. But the pig can't get out. What's Abe to do? Full-color illustrations.

In this touching story of the early friendship between young Helen Keller, who is blind, deaf and mute, and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen is not sure she can trust Annie. When Helen is caught in a sudden storm, Annie finds her and helps her to shelter. Helen learns not only the power of nature--but the power of friendship. Full-color illustrations.

As young Tom Edison sells newspapers and sandwiches on the Mt. Clemens railroad platform, he sees the station telegraph operator's son, Jimmy, playing on the tracks. When a boxcar comes rolling toward Jimmy at top speed, Tom rushes to help the child. Full-color illustrations.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. They are going to different schools this year, and Bobby's dad is not letting his son play with Martin. When Martin learns why, he is confused and hurt--but he learns a lesson that he will never forget. Full color.

Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer explains the wonders of nature in this delightful Ready-To-Reads that combines inviting art with concise language. Full color.

Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer explains the wonders of nature in this delightful Ready-To-Read that combines inviting art with concise language. Full color.

The Newbery Honor-winning author of "If You Were Born a Kitten!" kicks off a brand-new nonfiction series that combines simple text with inviting art to make learning to read and learning about the weather easy and fun. Full color.