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.
An anthology of retold Asian myths. The 15 stories include tales from India, China, Vietnam, Japan, and five other Asian countries.
Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky," "The Revolt of Mother," "A Horseman in the Sky," "The Story of an Hour," "Young Goodman Brown," and others.
Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," "The Man Without a Country," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "
Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Black Cat," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," "To Build a Fire," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "Rip Van Winkle," "A White Heron," "The
An anthology of retold African myths. Includes 18 selections in six categories--Creation, Death, Gods and Mortals, Tricksters, How and Why, and Right and Wrong
Hysteria builds in a small town when a teenage boy is labeled as a disease-spreading alien. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Paige and Coco are curious about the new boy in school. His name is Orion Wells, and from the beginning, the boy is different. Paige thinks it's Orion's magical green eyes. Could the boy be from another planet? After a few weeks at school, the entire culture has changed. The bully is nice. Lonely kids have made friends. Teachers are calmer. The principal smiles. Even Coco changes. During a major talent show, Coco doesn't get stage fright. She nails her song and wins the contest.
Two years after the death of his mother, Ewan's father was swept away by a magical cloud. Now Ewan lives with his little sister, Flora, his Grumple and his mischievous cat, Kipper. But something about his father's disappearance has never felt right to Ewan. He is certain his father wouldn't leave willingly. When he meets Mr. So-and-So, the owner of the mysterious Notion Shop, he is inspired to take destiny into his own hands. With his grandfather’s most reliable horse, the normally timid Ewan sets off from his home in Bucket Cove on a journey that will test his belief in himself while unraveling the secrets of his father's disappearance. When he is joined by Flora and Mr. So-and-So, he comes to understand that even grown-ups sometimes struggle to process their feelings, and that showing compassion to others is the mechanism through which we can begin to show compassion to ourselves.
This book presents facts about wizards, witches, and dragons and offers step-by-step instructions on drawing them.
When Luca brings the old lantern on a campout with Cousin Meicca, the magical fun begins. With their wishes granted, they discover the treehouse of their dreams and an enchanted land beyond. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Luca, his dog Lucky, and his cousin Meicca explore the wonders of the enchanted Land of Jacmel. They find glowing butterflies, friendly animals, and even a mermaid! But they dare not go near a forbidden cave. After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
When Luca chases his dog Lucky into the woods, eerie sounds and scary sights close in around them. But Luca finds an old lantern that lights up the night and leads him on a magical journey home! After Reading Quiz. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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.
Who wants to work when it's nice outside? Grasshopper plays all summer long. But what's a bug to do when winter comes and all the food is gone? The hardworking ants spend their summer saving up food. Will they share with Grasshopper, or will they teach him a lesson? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
In the small village of Sueño Bay, famous for its mysterious crystals and legendary moon creatures, friends Ollie, Jenna, Sleeves and Kay are building a go-kart for the annual Fall Fair competition. Living in the nearby hills are tiny moon creatures, the Hivers, who play a crucial role in the health of the local mushroom crop. But the Hivers' important job is interrupted when Sleeves, the youngest of the group, stumbles upon them. Feeling left out of the go-kart project, Sleeves claims the Hivers as his loyal subjects and locks them away when he’s not around. Without the Hivers, the island’s mushroom crop starts to take a turn for the worse. Stories say that the last person who messed with the Hivers, the Hillside Hermit, was cursed to roam alone and never return to Sueño Bay. Is Sleeves destined to suffer the same fate or can he and his friends return balance to the island in time? This is the third book in the Sueño Bay Adventures series, following Shadow Island and Otter Lagoon.
In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Immortals or Navy SEALs? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest creatures and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, trolls or fairies? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.
Jenny does not like her new stepmother. She doesn't like their new house either. And she's always getting into trouble. She hates it when her stepmom bosses her around. So she makes a wish to the garden troll in the back garden. She wants her stepmom to get in trouble too. Soon there are a lot of mishaps. A freezer is turned off. The trash cans get dumped in the front yard. Is it the troll's doing? How can Jenny take back her wish before something really bad happens?
A wish comes true in a mysterious restaurant. Two boys switch places. Brian Stark is a normal middle school kid. He is bored with his family. School is a drag. Watching his little sister is a total pain. Jamie Hawk is an international pop star sensation with a ton of money, but he has no normal life. His dad bosses him around. He has no privacy. He never sees his mom. Zap! With a crack of lightning and a selfie, it all changes.
Have you ever wondered how that gingerbread house Hansel and Gretel munched on in the middle of the woods stood up in the first place? Learn the STEM behind the fairy tale with the help of Professor Everafter.
In the spirit of Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, this story introduces readers to the hidden magical—and mysterious—world of gnomes, elves, and trolls.
