While it borders on the silly, who can resist a tale with chicken detectives named Dirt, Sweetie, Poppy, and Sugar? Although humorous wrong assumptions complicate their investigative strategy, the Chicken Squad bumbles its way to finding the "weird blue chicken's" missing home, restoring peace and order in their community. Very entertaining — a good choice for reluctant readers.

Tables get turned when a hike in the woods reveals that Pedro is already pretty good at surviving in the wold, much to the surprise of his dad. A fun story featuring a likable main character.

On a soccer field, the goalie is the last line of defense. Does Pedro have what it takes to be his team's goalie? Perhaps skills he's learned off the field can help. Another great story with a likable main character.

Bright illustrations complement the vibrant conversations Worm and Caterpillar share. According to Worm, their friendship is perfect because they have a lot in common. But what happens when change challenges comfortable ways of thinking? Love is patient and kind, and both are witnessed here amidst the humor and complex wonderings of a delightful friendship.

Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of penguins. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of penguins and their habitats. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides opti ...

When dozens of children in a remote Alaska contract diphtheria, Balto the Siberian husky leads a dog-sled team hundreds of miles through a blinding snowstorm to find help. Based on a true story. B&W illustrations.

Saddle up for this first volume in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from DiCamillo's "New York Times"-bestselling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horseNuntil he meets Maybelline, and then it's love at rst sight. Illustrations.

Loaded with interesting details, this biography and its accompanying graphics will engage young readers, especially young space enthusiasts.

Anne Rockwell presents interesting and important details about clouds in an engaging, easy-to-read format. A great choice for young science or meteorology fans!

Blamed for something he didn't do, canine King sets out to find the treat thief. When Kayla realizes it wasn't King's fault, she gets on the case, too. Two detectives with different perspectives and different ""knowns"" are hot on the trail. Are they on the same trail? Will either one find the culprit? Great fun with a winning detective team.

Quirky, jubilant, and effervescent, Bink and Gollie brim with individualism that thrives on friendship, even though their strong personalities occasionally tangle, albeit temporarily. Sparse text leaves plenty of room for imagination to play, while rich vocabulary introduced in lively context helps young readers instantly grasp and recall new information. Clever, hilarious illustrations ensure a s ...

"Boris is surrounded by adventure, except in his actual experiences. When the van his family lives in begins moving, can adventure be around the corner? or will expectations and reality clash enough to cause disappointment? A fun story of family and discoveries!"

Fred is lost. Fireworks scared him away from his human family, and now people are wondering if Fred is a stray. King and Kayla know better, and not-exactly-together, they set out to reunite Fred and his family. Does working from different sets of facts help or hinder this detective team? An enjoyable read, made more so by the contrast between Kayla's thinking and that of there canine companion Kin ...

Contains fascinating details while retaining its accessibility for young readers. Simple graphics help explain timelines and concepts without distracting from the incredible story of human flight. An excellent biography!

Well, crows are suspicious birds, after all. At least that's what King thinks his canine instincts are telling him. Is he right? Or has something more mundane happened to a missing gold ring? One things is sure: with King and his smart human Kayla on the case, it will be found!

Lovable characters and touches of humor make this a fun read for young mystery fans, dog lovers, and any reader who enjoys an occasional giggle.

A game of fetch seems simple enough, but add in an easily distracted puppy, a fence, and yard full of look-alike balls and you end up with a mystery. Is a mouse really behind all this mayhem? Another fun mystery with a lovable detective team.

All King wants is a piece of cheese, but everything he tries gets misinterpreted by his human. And then a mystery arrives on the doorstep. Will what Kayla knows and what King knows lead to answers? Another fun mystery from a lovable human-canine pair.