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Simon and Schuster
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Odysseus tackles a monstrous challenge in this illustrated Level 3 Ready-to-Read retelling of the Cyclops myth, from Goddess Girls author Joan Holub! On their way home to Greece after fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus and his army are shipwrecked on an island—the island where Cyclops, the one-eyed monster, lives! Cyclops traps Odysseus and his men and threatens to eat them one by one. Can Odysseus come up with a clever plan to outsmart the people-eater and return his men to safety? This Ready-to-Read retelling of the story of Odysseus and Cyclops is an ideal introduction to mythology for beginning readers. |
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Drip, drop, plop, rain falls from the sky. Rain turns dirt into mud and makes puddles on sidewalks. It also helps flowers grow. But where does rain come from? The answer is at your fingertips. Just open this book and read about the wonders of rain. |
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Everyone loves snow! It's fun to play in and makes wonderful snowmen. But where does snow come from? The answer is at your fingertips. Just open this book and read about the wonders of snow... |
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Rediscover the story of the Trojan Horse in this beautifully illustrated Level 2 Ready-to-Read retelling of the myth, from Goddess Girls author Joan Holub! During the Trojan War, the Trojans receive the gift of a huge wooden horse from the Greeks. Thinking the gift means that they have won the war, the Trojans celebrate. But what they don’t realize is that Greek soldiers are hidden inside the huge horse…waiting to attack! This Ready-to-Read retelling of the myth of the Trojan Horse is a perfect introduction to mythology for beginning readers. |
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«In this adorable story based on an episode, Olivia takes her «way with animals» to the next level and imagines what it would be like to become a veterinarian.» |
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Olivia discovers that a good book can be hard to find in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story! During a visit to the library, Olivia’s favorite book is accidentally returned instead of renewed. Can she find it among the stacks before someone else checks it out? This book-tastic tale is a Level 1 Ready-to-Read adaptation of a TV episode. |
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Summertime often means...vacation! Olivia hits the road with her family in this fun story based on an episode. |
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Join Hiccup in a race against time when lightning strikes in Berk are blamed on Toothless in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk! When a series of lightning storms strike Berk, the Vikings start to wonder if Thor is angry with them for allowing Toothless, a dangerous Night Fury, to live among them. Hiccup knows Toothless isn’t dangerous and he isn’t causing the lightning strikes. After figuring out that it’s actually the metal perches the townspeople have built for their dragons that are attracting the lightning, Hiccup must prove that Toothless is innocent before the Vikings kick the loveable dragon out of Berk—forever. |
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Join Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the gang from DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk on a thrilling adventure in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Based on a popular episode of the TV show DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk, this exciting Level 2 Ready-to-Read is perfect for dragon lovers and beginning readers! In this adventure, a sea dragon is attacking Berk’s ships. Chief Stoick is determined to capture it and turns to Hiccup’s dragon, Toothless, for help. To get Toothless back, Hiccup will need to pick a new dragon for Stoick, one that will be Stoick’s alone! |
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Join Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the gang from DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk on an all-new adventure in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Based on the first episode of the TV show DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk, this exciting Level 2 Ready-to-Read is perfect for dragon lovers and beginning readers! Hiccup and his friends love living with dragons in Berk, but the other villagers are not so happy—the dragons are still a little out of control! Will Hiccup find a way to show his fellow Vikings how helpful dragons can be? |
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The second volume of this collectible dragon-filled guide comes with a double-sided poster and eye-catching foil and embossing on the cover. It’s a must-have for fans of DreamWorks Dragons! Now you can find out which dragons have no weaknesses, which ones have the best camouflage abilities, and even which ones love to play! Find out all of these facts and more about ten new dragon species in the second volume of this in-depth guide to the dragons in Hiccup’s world. This essential DreamWorks Dragons handbook comes with a double-sided poster! |
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In Eric Carle’s charming and popular story, Have You Seen My Cat?, a little boy worries about his missing cat and travels to different places in search of his pet. The boy encounters numerous feline counterparts as he searches, including lions, leopards, and tigers—but it isn’t until the last page that he finally finds his missing pet! Featuring simple words and plenty of repetition, this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read edition of a classic story is perfect for new readers. |
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«Big Nate. He thinks big. He talks big. He acts big. And the Big Nate: I Can't Take It, featuring our mischievous middle-school hero, is big fun. Life can be stressful for Nate Wright. At school, Mrs. Godfrey makes every day a nightmare. At home, he's stuck between Ellen, his incredibly annoying older sister, and Dad, perhaps the most clueless parent of all time. And don't get him started on Gina, the ultimate teacher's pet, or Artur, the unassuming exchange student who bests him at every turn. It's enough to make even a can-do kid like Nate scream: «I CAN'T TAKE IT!» |
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This exciting Level 2 Ready-to-Read story is based on the DreamWorks movie How to Train Your Dragon 2! How to Train Your Dragon 2 flies into theaters on June 13, 2014! In this Ready-to-Read story, Hiccup and Toothless are flying into new adventures! Hiccup meets a death-defying dragon rider, plus all the dragons she keeps protected in her secret dragon hideaway. Hang on for a wild ride! |
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Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles’s heel led to his death, and how we mere mortals always seem to get mixed up in so many misadventures. With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time! |
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