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.

The biography emphasizes Edison's grit in improving or inventing new products.

A lovable and humorous character, "Tiny," returns to school. Will he learn? or will he teach the other dogs bad habits? A fun read for new readers!

In this Puffin Easy-to-Read Book, Tiny the dog is a big help at the library when his owner takes out too many books to carry home. Full color.

All is well at the outdoor movie until a cat appears on the screen. Another delightful and funny story featuring a lovable character and the narrator of his escapades.

Is that a snow monster crunching through the snow, or is it just Tiny the snow dog? Full-color illustrations.

It's clear that Tiny is a not-so-tiny dog. A pail, a sink, and even a bathtub are too small to wash him in. Will Tiny ever get the mud cleaned off him? Find out in this fun Level 1 reader.

While briefly referencing the events surrounding the Titanic's terrible demise, this book relates the difficult balance researchers seek in preserving the memory of an event, and satisfying public intrigue. An interesting slant to guide young readers' learning.

To The Top! Climbing The World's Highest Mountain

Great photographs and informative text provide interesting facts about trains and their history.

Ann doesn't think she is very good at sports. Will she have any fun at her school's Sports Day? There's only one way to find out--she'll have to try her best!

"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.

"When nobody is available to play, imaginative Ty is undeterred. After all, an empty box always has potential to be something more! Beautiful storytelling with family at its core."

Ty and his dad can go anywhere with a little imagination. And since the weather is perfect for a trip to the beach, they head to their backyard where sand and surf await. This is a beautiful but simple book that shows the power of imagination and the love of a family.

"The frustration of failure gives way to the help of a new friend, leading to a fun day filled with imagination. An award-winning book!"

"Ugly works for these critters. From unusual body forms to freakish special feathers, these animals are designed to thrive in certain situations. Still, ""ugly"" is an accurate description. Young nature lovers will enjoy the simple exploration of some truly bizarre-looking animals."

"Delightful. . . . A real winner."--School Library Journal "The friendly, cooperative tone of the text is reminiscent of the Frog and Toad series."--Kirkus Reviews "Yee's comfy beginning reader (dedicated to 'Friends of Frog and Toad') . . . packs in plenty of sweetness and civility."--Publishers Weekly Mouse and Mole are neighbors.Mouse lives inside an oak tree, and Mole lives in a hole underneat ...

Young readers learn what it is like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs and read about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.