Childrens Chapter

Johnny esta contento que está nevando afuera y todos los patios están cubiertos de fría, crujiente nieve–¡el tipo de nieve perfecto para hacer un muñeco de nieve! Después de que Johnny apila ordenadamente una gran bola de nieve encima de otra, corre hacia dentro para encontrar el traje perfecto para vestir a su nuevo amigo. Los niños se deleitarán cuando el muñeco de nieve se convierte en un pirata, un payaso, e incluso un muñeco de nieve regular, ya que todos los amigos de Johnny lo ayudan a vestir al muñeco.

In these 11 stories, Gary Soto scores again. With a sensitivity and humor born from his own experiences while growing up in California's Central Valley, the author brings to the surface issues such as success and failure, honesty and deceit, love and friendship.

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie away to the decks of that ill-fated ship, the Titanic. There, they must help two children find their way to a lifeboat, all while they are in danger of becoming victims of that tragic night themselves.

There have always been some pretty weird grownups in Bailey City, but the new custodian at the Bailey School is one of a kind. When he appears out of nowhere just before Christmas to help out at the school, Mr. Jolly's white hair and beard and longing for cold temperatures bring the fabled St. Nick to everyone's mind. Could this man really be Santa Claus? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!

The St. Charles Players present a unique telling of Jules Verne's classic underwater adventure, in a new multi-cast dramatization performed in exciting Radio Theatre style.

For budding amateur sleuths, Nancy Drew and her Clue Crew pals George and Bess are the ultimate role models. Winter has come to River Heights, and the girls are busy making a snowman—affectionately named Sherlock. They are distracted, however, by one of their classmates. It seems Deirdre has changed her name to Madame Chocolata, and she’s reading marshmallows to tell fortunes.

Is this town haunted? Jack and Annie wonder when the Magic Tree House carries them to the Wild West. But before they can say "Boo!" they rush headlong into an adventure filled with horse thieves, a lost colt, rattlesnakes, and a cowboy named Slim. Will Jack and Annie have time to solve the next Tree House riddle? The answer may depend on a ghost!

The Bailey School kids need to train for a boat race and Camp Lone Wolf is just the place to do it. Too bad rumor has it that the bankrupt camp may need to shut down soon. The visiting coach, Captain Teach, who bears a strange resemblance to a pirate, turns out to in possession of a map that leads the way to buried treasure. Can the kids find the treasure and save Camp Lone Wolf before Captain Teach makes off with the booty?

In their first adventure as Master Librarians, Jack and In their first adventure as Master Librarians, Jack and Annie go to the city of Pompeii to bring back an ancient story that is in danger of being lost forever. Little do they know they are saving the myth of Hercules! But before they can find it, the town's volcano erupts in a mighty explosion. Just when things look hopeless, Jack and Annie get some unexpected help from a certain mythic hero...and the rest, as they say, is history.

Fancy costumes, an upgraded hamster house, and a dinner invitation? Sounds like Merle and Pearl are really coming up in the world now that they’re settling into the 21st century. But maybe this invitation to share acorns with new friends isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s another hilarious adventure with Merle and Pearl as they learn that kindness counts, even when you’re facing your biggest (and fluffiest) nemesis.

Introduces counting by tens by counting the number of woodpeckers sitting in a tree.

Provides an introduction to the concepts of short and tall.

Jason’s class agrees that his Grass Patch Project is the best idea for the school’s Earth Day contest. They get to work sowing the grass seeds in a patch of dirt near the school. But some classmates start to doubt Jason’s big idea when the grass doesn’t appear. Will blades of grass ever shoot through the soil?

After Troy’s teacher tells the students about a scale during math class, Troy has an idea for a math game. Will Troy’s scale guessing game be a hit with the class? Just “weight” and see what Troy has hidden in his mystery bags to find out.

Sam explains all of the things that he likes to do outside during each season.

Examines a variety of different sounds made by animals. Animals shown include a lion, a dolphin, an owl, a bullfrog, a donkey, a grasshopper, and a rattlesnake.

Introduces counting by tens by counting the number of feet that a centipede travels.

When Mr. Dill, the fire chief, comes to school to talk about fire safety, something unexpected happens.

Max and his class go to the fire station. Loud alarms, heavy hoses, and lots of safety gear are all part of the fun.

Max helps his friend Lily and her family celebrate the Chinese New Year. Flowers, oranges, and special candy are all part of the fun!