"Snow + no school = a day of fun for a brother and sister, and a fun read for young readers."

Rhyming and rhythmic text combine with the excitement of soccer to create a fun read for young sports lovers.

Magic Tree House Books have a combination of facts and adventure that is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers. In this newest story, Jack and Annie are whisked back to Elizabethan England where they meet the Bard of Avon himself, William Shakespeare, and luckily for them he is desperate for two small actors for his latest play.

A simple, rewarding telling of how one boy, used to bright city lights, found wonder in the night sky. One visit to the planetarium planted the seed of curiosity that grew by persistence and his parent's support over many years. Currently an avid scientist in the place where his love for stars began, Neil Degrasse Tyson's story inspires pursuit of passion even when young. NOTE: The first page desc ...

The story of the construction, history, and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty--a gift to the U.S. from France--is related in a brightly illustrated, entertaining book for beginning readers.

For centuries, sailors have handed down stories of the giant squid. Does this undersea animal live up to its legendary size? This beginning reader answers this and other questions about the myths surrounding the creature. Illustrations.

"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.

To The Top! Climbing The World's Highest Mountain

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.

Filled with suspense, romance, and historical detail, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations.

"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.

In the third book of the American history cluster, Jack and Annie are whisked to a midwestern prairie in the 1870's where they visit a school, learn about pioneer life and run from a twister. Illustrations.

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.

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.

In this companion to "Summer Pony," Ginny finally has the pony she has always dreamed of, and now she and Mokey are looking forward to a winter full of new adventures. Now with all-new illustrations, this classic tale is back in print after more than 20 years.

Young Orville and Wilbur Wright loved building things. From the fastest sled in town to the highest-flying kite, the Wright brothers' creations were always a step ahead of everyone else's. They grew up learning all about mechanics from fixing bicycles and studied math and physics. On December 17, 1903, Orville took off in the world's first flying machine! The Wright airplane is one of the most ama ...