Although reluctant at first, the second graders in Mr. Hopper's class follow new student Luna's suggestion and perform as stars in a "midnight circus" on Family Night.

On Sam's first day of kindergarten, Ms. Tate, the teacher, takes the class on a nature walk, and at the end, everyone shows off what they have found.

On the first day of first grade Sam has news to share with the class--over the summer, his elephant had a baby! His classmates find out the truth when they go to a school field trip to the local zoo.

Thunder booms. Lightning crashes in the sky. Watch out! Alert! Wild Weather introduces fascinating facts about some of the fiercest weather conditions on earth.

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Thousands of stars sparkle in the sky. A bolt of light streaks across the darkness. Mysterious! Outer Space introduces some of the most fascinating facts about outer space.

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Your breath quickens as you stand atop the Empire State Building. Over a thousand feet below you, the ground appears to spin. Amazing! Structures introduces some of the most awe-inspiring, man-made creations in the world.

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Walter the ferry dog loved to greet cars as they came on board each morning. Fetching the captain's newspaper and tasting the cook's bacon were Walter's other important jobs. Cupcake the Cat was just about the only thing Walter disliked about being a ferry dog. One rainy day the waves were rough and no one was paying much attention to Walter. Even worse, Cupcakes was poking him with her paw and playing tricks as Walter was being blamed. He decided...

Every Saturday is an adventure for these feisty triplets! Triplets Ana, Bella, and Carlos are always looking for an adventure. And on Saturday mornings they always seem to find one!This Saturday, the triplets are going to the Pumpkin Fair! Ana wants to go on a ride. Bella would rather find the horses. And Carlos wants to listen to music. But the triplets have to stay together. Will they find an adventure perfect for three very different personalities?...

You are lying in bed listening to the soft sound of rain. It has been coming down for hours. Now something is changing. The rain sounds harder and louder, and there is water running down the road, which looks like a small river. What is happening? You are hearing and seeing the start of a flood. Read and find out about the different kinds of floods, how they start, and how to stay safe. With colorful illustrations from Amy Schimler-Safford and engaging...

A human being loses an average of 70–100 strands of hair a day. A sneeze travels at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. Fascinating! Human Bodies delves inside the human body and introduces these extraordinary facts and more!

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