Tossed from a wagon and raised by coyotes, Pecos Bill had a strange childhood to say the least. As he grows up, this Texas-sized cowboy wrestles with wolves, grapples with a wild mare, and rides a mountain lion without even breaking a sweat! Pecos Bill is able to tame the Wild West with ease, but soon he faces an even bigger challenge, a rampaging cyclone the likes of which no one has ever seen! Pecos Bill must try to rein this wild storm in, or it will lay waste to the great American frontier.
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The Boy Who Burped Too Much
Bobby discovers how to control his uncontrollable burping.
Category 2 - Fairy Tales
Little Red Riding Hood Stories Around the World: 3 Beloved Tales
Think there's just one fairy tale with a girl who meets danger in disguise? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Little Red Riding Hood stories. Visit Germany, Italy, and Taiwan, and find out whose sick grandmother is a tiger, and who is saved not by a kind hunter but by a talking river.
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Hansel and Gretel Stories Around the World: 4 Beloved Tales
Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river.
Category 3 - Hobbies
Funky Chicken Enchiladas: and Other Mexican Dishes
Spice up your family’s dinner by cooking a fresh Mexican dish! From cheesy quesadillas to chicken enchiladas, these kid-friendly Mexican dishes will bring everyone to the table.
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Jump Ball!: You Can Play Basketball
A brief introduction to the game of basketball as intended to be played by children.
Category 4 - Pets
A Cat's View of the World
From their pointed ears to their long tails, we love cats! Cats are so popular that almost 1 in 3 U.S. households has one. But do we really understand why cats behave the way they do? Give young readers a look at what it's like to see, smell, hear, and feel all from a cat’s point of view! Readers will discover how cats use their whiskers, how cats can see so well in the dark, and many more amazing facts about how cats view and interact with their world.
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A Dog's View of the World
People own more than 80 million dogs in the United States. They live side by side with people every day. But do we really understand why dogs behave the way they do? Give young readers a look at what it's like to see, smell, hear, and feel all from a dog’s point of view! Readers will discover what makes dogs super sniffers, how they use their tails to communicate, and many more amazing facts about how dogs view their world.
Category 5 - Citizenship
Staying Safe Online
Are you ever overwhelmed with the amount of information online? Find out how to navigate the online world easily and safely.
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Teasing Isn't Funny: Emotional Bullying
Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly's fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of emotional bullying.
Category 6 - Biography
When Amelia Earhart Built a Roller Coaster
Amelia Earhart was one of America's most famous aviators. But do you know what she was like as a child? From running on the river bluffs and playing football to building a roller coaster, Amelia Earhart was an active and confident child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
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When Wilma Rudolph Played Basketball
Wilma Rudolph became a great American athlete. But do you know what she was like as a child? From battling polio to playing basketball, Wilma was a determined and strong child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
Category 7 - Natural Disasters
Hurricanes
Wind and waves come rolling in. Warnings sound. A hurricane is coming! Discover the wonder and science behind these spinning storms and how to stay safe!
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Volcanoes
Lava, ash, and dust burst out of the earth. It's a volcano! Discover the fascinating science of underground events that create these powerful natural eruptions.
Category 8 - Animals
Scorpion vs. Tarantula
If a scorpion and a tarantula were to meet and fight, which one would win? Read this book to find out!
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Shark vs. Killer Whale
If a shark and a killer whale were to meet and fight, which one would win? Read this book to find out!