In a story highlighting the value of hard work and preparation, three pig siblings build houses for themselves. One builds a house of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks. Which house will withstand the power of the Big Bad Wolf? A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrators are provided for further comprehension.
Three billy goats need to cross a bridge to reach greener pastures, but must first outsmart a hungry troll that blocks their path. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
After being abandoned, a poor brother and sister's loyalty toward one another allows them to stand together and overcome fear in the shape of an evil forest witch. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrators are provided for further comprehension.
A young sea princess is unhappy with who she is, longing to be human rather than mermaid. Her wish grants her fleeting happiness, but costs her much as well. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
A little girl disregards directions to stay on course while on the way to visit her grandmother. This allows a sly wolf to deceive and eat both girl and grandmother, but not without consequence. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
A greedy fisherman's wife forces her husband to request wishes of power and wealth from a magical fish. The tale turns into a circular journey cautioning to be careful what you wish for. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
A tender girl is held captive by a mighty beast, who is himself held hostage by a spell. Both discover that true beauty and true love are not based on appearances, but come from within. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
Cinderella's wicked stepsisters and their mother treat her cruelly, but Cinderella responds only with kindness, and so gets rewarded with happiness at tale's end. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
In The Terrible Toll of the Transylvanian Troll, something is not quite right with the team's newest patient. Changes this drastic are cause of concern, but the vet team is on the case! In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.
In The Sad and Laggin' Dragon, a dragon's tears are causing a flood! What's a wet vet team to do? In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.
In The Orc with Torque, a dizzy patient makes her way to the clinic for help. What is causing this constant spinning? And could magic be behind it? The vet team is on the case! In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.
In The Merpeople of Murfreesboro, a family vacation takes a turn when this mermaid family's special car springs a leak! The vet team race to the rescue, helping solve problems and keep these visiting cryptids safe. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.
In Sid, the Squinting Cyclops, Syd comes to the clinic for help with a powerful headache that the cyclops just can't shake. The vet team takes a closer look to figure out what's ailing their one-eyed patient. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.
In Gnome Sick Gnome, the vet team gets stumped! When their investigation takes them to their patient's home, it becomes clear that the home might just be part of the problem. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.
When eleven-year-old Hailey and her friend Kyle make a wish on a Chinese lion statue, they accidentally bring a dragon to life. Scared at first, the kids soon realize that Zhu the dragon means them no harm, and they show the dragon around their city. It's all fun and games until Animal Control gets wind of a wild creature on the loose. The kids have to find a way to send their new friend back home before she’s taken away.
Clem's friend Dewey tells tall tales, including that his sister Margot can spin straw into gold. The king overhears this and asks if she can spin some gold for him. The trio asks Clem's kickball teammate Bigfoot for help because he has magical powers. Bigfoot agrees at first, but when the king asks for more gold, the trio must guess Bigfoot's real name for his help.
After Clementine eats her friend Wally's last piece of bubblegum, they set off across town to buy more so he can practice for a bubblegum-blowing contest. When Wally puts his headphones in, he can't hear anything! Clem does everything she can to get his attention, but Wally's eagerness to practice earns him some disgruntled neighbors and a bad nickname.
Clem's friend Zara is a zoologist who gives bedtime stories and goodnight kisses to all of the animals at night. Zara often dreams of meeting her prince charming, but she puts her search aside when the zoo welcomes a new warty resident.
Students will enjoy relating to the morals from ten of Aesop's most famous fables, including "The Ant and the Grasshopper," "The Miser and His Gold," and "Belling the Cat." Cover-to-Cover Timeless Classic.
Billy Stuart is a young raccoon who aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. When he learns that his grandfather has found a way to travel through time and is leaving on another great voyage, he sets out to see him off (and maybe sneak along). Billy Stuart follows his grandfather's puzzling clues through a maze of caves and caverns to find him before he leaves, trailed by his Scout pack, the Zintrepids. What Billy doesn't know is that once they go down the fateful path his grandfather has taken, there will be no turning back. Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles throughout, Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids is Billy's first adventure and is sure to amuse readers of all ages.
In Wiley the Werewolf Frightens, beginning readers learn about the phonics concepts of two-syllable words and long vowel sounds in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as Wiley the Werewolf and other scary creatures join the Moonlight Parade and try to frighten, all while incorporating various two-syllable words with a long vowel sound, in this fun decodable book.
Crow is not beautiful. He can't sing like the other birds, either. But he finally has something that all the other animals want. And he won't share it with anyone! Will a clever fox find a way to get Crow's prize? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
When Hare brags about how fast she can run, slow-moving Tortoise challenges her to a race. Does Tortoise have some magical power that will help him run? No, but he is wise and determined. Will that be enough to win the race? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
What is a wolf who is a terrible hunter supposed to do? Wolf has to figure out a way to get dinner. What will he cook up as a plan? And will anyone fall for it? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
When a boy gets bored of tending sheep, he finds something fun to do. Will his idea of fun get him in trouble? When the farmers have had enough, the boy may regret his games. How will he ever be trusted again? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
