After second-grader Stink gets an unsatisfactory grade in physical education, his parents tell him he must play a sport and so he masters thumb wrestling, as seen on a sports channel.

Have aliens from other worlds visited Earth? Do flying saucers exist? Read some spooky and amazing UFO stories in this out-of-this-world book. Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...

Ponies are just baby horses, right? Wrong! They're beautiful, full-grown horses. Hop in the reading saddle and learn more about these wonderful animals! Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language kids understand? Our Reading Rocks! series offers young readers...

"A little boy begins taking yoga lessons at the zoo, where he learns that he can mimic the animals there with simple yoga poses"--

Instead of the usual dusting Sofia volunteers to wash the car--but when she leaves the hose on her mother's marigolds get flooded and she calls on her sisters to save the situation.

Do you love comic books? Do you know how they are made? Learn about the steps involved in making a comic, and watch as an exclusive comic--featuring the Protector, a new hero created just for this book--comes to life! Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language...

This book will instill readers with an understanding of the rewarding nature of helping family members. Observing the narrator's actions as he reads the paper aloud, walks the dog, and does the dishes, readers will be inspired to be proactive about offering assistance. Delightful illustrations will catch the fancy of beginning readers. A pictorial glossary of words to know is included to strengthen growing vocabularies.

You make decisions every day. Some are small. Some are large. Wouldn't it be great to learn how to make the best decisions, no matter how important they may be? The ones that work best for you and for everyone else involved? Maybe they involve school. Or family members. Or friends. You can learn how to make decisions by yourself. And it's also important for you to learn that other people are there and willing to help you.

Readers will learn about where food comes from, how plants grow, and making healthy choices in this engaging narrative about growing a garden. Following the characters as they plant seeds, water the garden, and harvest the vegetables, readers will discover the fun of helping with chores. Imaginative illustrations enhance the text, and a helpful pictorial glossary of words to know is included to boost developing language skills.

India is waking up to a beautiful day. Ramjed and his favorite monkey, Gigi, are on their way to school. What wonders will they see along the way? Readers of this charming book will follow Ramjed and his furry friend on their morning adventure. They'll travel through a bustling marketplace, pass by a Hindu temple, and even meet an elephant. They'll also learn about food, music, games, religion, clothing, etiquette, and daily life in the beautiful...