A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of mermaids, the aquatic mythological creatures known for their singing. Also included is a story from folklore about how a mermaid returned a beggar’s kindness.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of vampires, the nocturnal mythological creatures known for drinking blood. Also included is a story from folklore about a vampire-hunting dhampir.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to basketball, the sport known for its hoops and orange balls. Also included is a biographical story about professional basketball player and coach Becky Hammon.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of dragons, the scaly mythological creatures known for their ability to fly. Also included is a story from folklore about the defeat of a dragon named Lindwurm.
A biography in rhyme relates the story of Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to tennis, the sport known for its low nets and rackets. Also included is a biographical story about professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
A neglected Russian typewriter clicks, clacks, and rings to life with a new owner.
When a child makes a wish, where does it go? Like a tiny seed carried on the wind, a wish journeys through adversity, takes root, and grows.
The unbelievable yet true story of how an eight-year-old white kid from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, met the legendary Jackie Robinson in the 1950s--and how the two became lifelong friends.
Inspired by the 19th-century lives of artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale's family, this is a tale of a girl and her favorite companion--a fossilized mastodon!
A kindergarten-level introduction to the self-propelled vehicles known as skateboards, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their decks and trucks.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Marcus Mariota.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the motorized vehicles known as jet skis, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their throttles and footwells.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s New York Jets highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Joe Namath.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the vehicles known as scooters, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their decks and brakes.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the motorized vehicles known as snowmobiles, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their skis and tracks.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the motorized vehicles known as snowmobiles, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their skis and tracks.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the self-propelled vehicles known as bicycles, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their wheels and handlebars.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the self-propelled vehicles known as skateboards, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their decks and trucks.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the motorized vehicles known as jet skis, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their throttles and impellers.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the vehicles known as scooters, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their decks and brakes.
This high-interest history of the National Football League's San Francisco's 49ers highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Joe Montana.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Matt Ryan.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Cincinnati Bengals highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Andy Dalton.
This high-interest history of the National Football League’s Arizona Cardinals highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Larry Fitzgerald.
