Mary’s new in town. She’s worried about starting classes at her new school. That’s why her mom called the Helper Hounds – and why Sparkplug, the wildly handsome, wickedly smart, card-carrying, world famous Helper Hound is on the scene. Sparky knows a thing or two about moving. He moved four times as a puppy, and learned to make new friends along the way. Sparky knows he can teach Mary all his best tricks and help her meet new friends, too. At least Sparky thought he could until he met Custard, Mary’s persnickety cat. Will Sparky’s best tricks be enough to win over Custard and show Mary making friends is nothing to fear?
Portia has overcome a lot in life. Born with Down syndrome, Portia has been through many surgeries, lots of doctor’s appointments, and strange looks from people who want to limit what she can do. Inside herself, Portia knows she can do anything – including getting over her fear of dogs. But when Penny shows up at Portia’s house, she isn’t so sure. After all, Penny is a pit bull – the scariest dogs of all, right? Good thing Penny has a few tricks of her own to win Portia’s trust.
Even with no visible water present, the team discovers a vast ocean that stretches deep beneath the surface of Mars. While Malcolm imagines the aquatic Martians who live there to be uniquely adapted to the dark, their technology proves to not be as versatile. The temperatures drop dramatically, freezing the water around them and fixing their submarine in ice. Now it's up to science and creativity to free them from their frozen limbo--or they risk being stuck down there forever. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
In his first baseball game, Alex discovers he has a lot to learn - about the sport and about perserverence!
Sophie Bean is challenged by her twin older cousins, Ryan and Parker, to play ice hockey. Will she be able to ditch the double-bladed skates?
Sophie Bean cannot bear to spend another summer watching Ryan and Parker ride The Red Flyer Roller Coaster. Unfortunately, all she keeps hearing from Measuring Man is "TOO SMALL!" When will she be able to ride?
Poor Alex! Every day he gets a new scrape, scratch, or bruise.
What will Carla eat for breakfast? She imagines all her options with colorful descriptions.
It's picture day at school, and Carla can't decide what to wear. How will she pick the perfect outfit?
Carla's hair ribbons go missing every day. What keeps happening to them?
Sammy gets ready for a walk with lots of colorful clothing.
Readers will have a field day with Alex as they are introduced to high-frequency verbs.
Everyone tries to get Sammy in the house; whose strategy will work?
It's lunch time! Can Sammy resist the temptation of a delicious meal that's not for him?
Sammy doesn't know where to turn in the confusion of a family move. Repetitive text will help readers build fluency.
As usual, an adventure for Sammy means trouble for the whole family!
Everyone is busy except for Alex. Who will play with him?
In his first baseball game, Alex discovers he has a lot to learn - about the sport and about perserverence!
Repetitive text and engaging content will build fluency as readers cheer for Alex.
Action words and vivid illustrations show Carla's quest to make a big splash.
Carla wants to participate in the school talent show. Can she find her talent before the curtain goes up?
Margery Moose is off to see the world. Join her on her traveling adventure.
When Sammy tries to interact with the animals he meets on the farm, he gets mixed - and funny - reactions. Repetitive text will help readers build fluency.
Sammy has gotten himself into mischief again. Can Dad get him cleaned up without any more mishaps?
Sammy loves to run everywhere - what could possibly go wrong? Repetitive text will help readers build fluency.
