![The Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807206121.jpg?itok=SlrfM7aD)
Join siblings Annie and Jack on their first eight magical adventures as read by the author.
The Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8
![The Mercy Watson Collection: Volume 1](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0307284255.jpg?itok=yikyc9ro)
Mercy, the delightful pig adopted by the Watson family, gets mixed up in all kinds of humorous adventures in this collection from Newbery winner Kate DiCamillo.
The Mercy Watson Collection: Volume 1
![Freckle Juice & The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0307745678.jpg?itok=aEG_xY5P)
Children will recognize themselves and everyday problems in these two modern classics.
Freckle Juice & The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo
![Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Springs into Action](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807594830.jpg?itok=tO9dWvYp)
Freddy is back with his super shoes, his purple zapatos, to help solve a mystery and save a squirrel loose in school. Likeable characters in fast-paced, recognizable activities make these novels appealing and accessible to newly independent readers. Look for the 3rd installment of Freddy’s adventures in Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Zooms to the Rescue
Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Springs into Action
![The Trouble with Chickens](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061215325.jpg?itok=HN4mgKBl)
J.J. Tully, a retired search and rescue dog, takes on the task of finding two lost chicks that their mother fears were kidnapped. Not only does J.J. solve the mystery, he finds unexpected friends. There’s plenty of adult humor in J.J.’s narration, but lots of laughs for newly independent readers, too.
The Trouble with Chickens
![Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763643467.jpg?itok=zAuOyLFZ)
Only one ‘unsatisfactory’ tarnishes Stink’s report card: physical education. Smaller children will empathize with Judy Moody’s little brother as he tries to find a sport that he likes and can excel in — which just might be thumb-wrestling! The series continues with verve and good humor.
Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown
![Magic at the Bed and Biscuit](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763643068.jpg?itok=GRGR34iY)
Animal buddies at the boardinghouse for animals do their best to make the new guest comfortable while on a vacation. But what is this chicken up to? And can the other animals prevent an awful occurrence? Lively language and likeable critters create an engaging novel.
Magic at the Bed and Biscuit
![Cloudette](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805087761.jpg?itok=Ulw6HM3F)
Cloudette, a small cumulus, has a crisis of confidence when she compares herself to the more dramatic clouds. One day, however, Cloudette finds herself far from the others and learns that even the smallest can make a big difference. Cartoon illustrations effectively convey emotions.
Cloudette
![The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580892426.jpg?itok=Sk_uQK5u)
In the playful cadence of “The House that Jack Built, “a pot stirred by a maiden and her farm animals is used to create a tasty arroz con leche. Spanish words are used throughout but will be easily understood by all. A recipe and glossary complete this cheery, rhythmic tale.
The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred
![Bats at the Ballgame](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547249705.jpg?itok=eTUEqJfJ)
Baseball is America’s pastime — even for nocturnal animals like bats! As in the other books about these engaging creatures, the fun is seeing them wear baseball togs as they prepare for and play the game. Rhyming text and realistic illustrations highlight spectators and players.
Bats at the Ballgame
![Emily's Fortune](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0385736169.jpg?itok=ZkkbweMR)
When 8-year old Emily is orphaned she heads west to find her kindly Aunt Hilda. Emily’s rip-roaring adventure involves a dastardly uncle, a huge fortune, and a good friend. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger sure to keep even the most reluctant reader reading!
Emily’s Fortune
![A Long Walk to Water](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547577311.jpg?itok=McImtjn_)
When rebel soldiers attack his village in Sudan, 11-year-old Salva flees the violence, beginning a dangerous walk toward a crowded refugee camp in Ethiopia, then on to new life in Rochester, New York. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Nya spends her days in Sudan looking for scarce supplies of fresh water for her family. Based on the true story of Sudanese “Lost Boys” who came to the U.S. in the mid-1990s.
A Long Walk to Water
![A Child's Garden of Verses](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060282282.jpg?itok=AFT99Ej3)
Though first written in the 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson’s poems still resonate with contemporary readers of all ages. Newly illustrated with a nod to earlier editions, gently hued and highly detailed illustrations add a fresh look to a classic collection.
A Child’s Garden of Verses
![If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152066446.jpg?itok=k7CGAz9x)
Kirsten’s parents are fighting and her best friend has suddenly joined the popular crowd. Walker is the only black student at his new private school and his single mom watches over him like a hawk. What happens when Kirsten’s and Walker’s worlds collide?
If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
![No Passengers Beyond This Point](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803735340.jpg?itok=HWZwMp-P)
Three siblings — India, Finn, and Mouse — have less than 48 hours to pack up all their belongings and fly, without Mom, to their uncle Red’s in Colorado, after they lose their house to foreclosure. When they land, a mysterious driver meets them at the airport, and he’s never heard of Uncle Red. Like Dorothy in Oz, they find themselves in a place they’ve never heard of, with no idea of how to get home.
No Passengers Beyond This Point
![Al Capone Shines My Shoes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0142417181.jpg?itok=O7pyMuda)
Nothing is the way it’s supposed to be when you live on an island with a billion birds, a ton of bird crap, a few dozen rifles, machine guns and automatics and 278 of America’s worst criminals. And then there’s Moose Flanagan. Moose’s father works as a prison guard and his family lives on the east side of Alcatraz — not far from the mobster Al Capone.
Al Capone Shines My Shoes
![So You Want to Be an Inventor?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0142404608.jpg?itok=-mbkL9Cx)
Ever wonder who invented the first dishwasher? How about Ben Franklin’s inventions? Need and inspiration seem to be the basis of all inventions, a principle used to organize this fascinating glimpse of myriad inventions and the people who invented them.
So You Want to Be an Inventor?
![Miss Rumphius](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0140505393.jpg?itok=maavXz_I)
Miss Rumphius leaves the world more beautiful with an unusual legacy. This gentle story can relate to not only the language arts, but to dreams, legacies, and the environment.
Miss Rumphius
![Snow](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374468621.jpg?itok=gqMMtOEH)
A dreary winter cityscape is transformed by a boy and a snowfall. Luminous watercolors present this magical winter tale, here with a CD read by Sean Schemmel.
Snow
![Snow Day!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1561455539.jpg?itok=nSX8RnNF)
The entire family awaits the huge overnight snowfall predicted, dreaming of what they’ll do in it. They find a surprise when wake up, however: no snow! Realistic illustrations heighten the anticipation and make the resolution even more plausible — and understandable!
Snow Day!
![Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547014945.jpg?itok=6iEKmFw1)
Each season of the year has its own special color and feeling. Summer, fall, winter, and spring are presented in rich, lyrical language accompanied by stylized illustrations that evoke something special about each.
Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors
![39 Clues: Book 10: Into the Gauntlet](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545060508.jpg?itok=VhIt0Awf)
Amy and Dan continue their search for the 39 Clues, uncovering amazing mysteries and secrets along the way.
39 Clues: Book 10: Into the Gauntlet
![Among the Hidden](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689824750.jpg?itok=Exl2wKqa)
In the first book of the Shadow Children series about a futuristic dystopia where only two children per family are allowed, readers meet Luke, a third child forbidden by the Population Police.
Among the Hidden
![Elizabeth Leads the Way](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0312602367.jpg?itok=dcHf9i-W)
The life of early voting rights advocate, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, is presented in a compelling text and engaging watercolor illustrations.