The Story of the Treasure Seekers (1899) is a children's novel by English writer Edith Nesbit. The first book in Nesbit's beloved Bastable trilogy-which also includes The Wouldbegoods (1901) and The New Treasure Seekers (1904)-The Story of the Treasure Seekers is a story of family, adventure, and mystery for children and adults alike. The Bastable siblings-Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and Horace Octavius-are clever and curious children who...

When "popular" Tyler is forced to invite "weird" Mackenzie to his party, they're surprised to find how much they have in common. Readers will enjoy this realistic fiction story about an unexpected friendship that explores social themes including acceptance, popularity, and peer pressure. The full-color illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text build reading comprehension and fluency. This hi-lo reader is ideal for students who need...

An uplifting and poignant story about a former service beagle named Stella who must find the courage to overcome her fears and use her special nose to save a girl's life. Ever since Stella was a puppy, she was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out chemicals used in explosives and warn her human handler in order to keep people safe. But during a routine security inspection, Stella is distracted and misses the scent of an explosive...

The first-ever special edition of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to the origin of Pyrrhia's most dangerous dragon: Darkstalker. Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning... of the end.In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus -- capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price.In the mind of a NightWing dragonet, a thousand futures unfold --...

Even though his specs help him see better, Rex doesn't like wearing them because none of his friends wear glasses. When Rex decides to stop wearing his specs, he ends up in a blurry world of trouble. This prehistoric tale provides a heartfelt lesson about accepting others and yourself.

Discover the imaginative world of the On the Fingertips series with Lili Mouse and her friend Elephant. Notes of subtle humor echo in the dialogue as these two friends use descriptive words to explore the beauty of friendship and all that makes them alike and all that makes them different. From their gray color and their big ears to their love of peanuts, these two friends think they are exactly alike, until the elephant admits a difference-Lili the...

Una visita aparece cada noche en la habitación del más pequeño de la casa y le hace temblar ¿de miedo? ¿de emoción? Este es un libro para leer en voz baja. Cuenta una historia donde lo mas extraño puede ser lo mas normal y al revés. Un libro necesario que, de forma sencilla, habla del miedo a lo diferente.

Miss Maggie McCullen has been the keeper for the Port Carrick lighthouse for many years. She has never missed a night, keeping the big light going. And while the people in Port Carrick are grateful to her, they worry about her lonely life at the lighthouse. But they don't know that she has her cat, Sailor Boy, for company. Because Sailor Boy is no ordinary cat. He's a ghost cat. He can make himself visible or invisible, especially when visitors come...

Three goslings named Gertie, Gossie, and Ollie have fun stomping around in their bright rubber boots.

The Jellybeans are back to share the love of reading! Anna loves to read, but her friends prefer doing other things. However, after a trip to the library, each Jellybean finds a book that's perfectly suited for her: Emily finds a book on ballet, Nicole finds a book on sports, and Bitsy finds a book on art. But with so many wonderful books to read, will Anna find the book that's perfect just for her? Based on the New York Times bestselling picture...