Beginner Chapter

Hey, what happened to my dog? Did you eat it? Where'd it go? And what's with all that juicy stuff around your lips? Okay, pal, we better talk this out. You can read the rest of the story to find out what happens. Approximately 1,100 words and 10 pictures.

Unlock the secrets to crafting a first chapter that leaves readers breathless and hungry for more. This indispensable guide reveals strategies to captivate audiences from the very first page of your novel. Discover the art of the hook as you learn to craft opening lines that demand attention and set the tone for your entire novel. Dive deep into character development, exploring techniques to create protagonists that leap off the page and into readers' hearts. Master the nuances of dialogue to infuse your narrative with authenticity and momentum. Immerse readers in rich, memorable worlds ...

Young Abe Lincoln is all dressed up in his best suit and on his way to deliver an important speech. As he walks along, he finds a pig stuck in a mudhole. Abe hates to see any animal suffer. If he helps the pig, his clothes will get muddy. What would people think of a mud-covered speaker? Abe doesn’t want to leave the pig stranded, but he has no other nice clothes to wear. So, he continues down the road toward town, feeling guilty. He knows a pig isn’t a person, yet it still seems wrong not to help.

Hello, I’m Tippytoes. I’m magical, I’m yellow, and I love nothing more than a good magical spell. Unfortunately, my spells don’t always listen to me. Well, I’m only a fairy in training at the moment, you know?! Just imagine, while helping my fairy teacher, I sneeze a magical snowflake into a tree and the entire room erupts into a snowstorm.” Hey, I couldn’t have known that my teeny tiny sneeze would react to the spell my fairy teacher cast earlier, could I? Ok, ok, I admit. I was admiring the magical Christmas tree. But honestly, what kitty could resist such temptation? ...

What do you call a man who takes other people's things? ROB! See if your name makes the list of nuttiest name jokes.

Laugh along with the Bad Seed, the Good Egg, and the Cool Bean in this collection of three early readers in one!

Birds chirp. A dog barks. Thunder claps. We hear sounds all around us. But how? Sound waves travel through the air, but we don't see them. Listeners will learn about sound waves and how we use them every day.

The Starlight Fashion Show: A What Shall We Do Today? Adventure Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most magical space adventure yet! When mysterious sparkles begin falling from the sky, three best friends discover a cosmic stone that opens a portal to an extraordinary realm where asteroids dance, comets race like sports cars, and meteor showers paint stories across the stars. Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this enchanting chapter book combines: STEM learning through space exploration and astronomy Character development as children discover their unique talents Friendship themes ...

Okay, Sydney may have burnt her parents' house down, but it was an accident. And now she was on the way to a boarding school. Yes, her parents were dumping her in a school in LA and returning to New York without her. Totally unfair! Sydney's privileged life is all about to change. In her new school, she has to share a room with 3 other girls, and the room has only one bathroom. But that isn't Sydney's biggest problem. Oh no, her biggest challenge is a girl called Harper, who seems to control most of her year level. In order to be accepted, Harper puts Sydney through 9 Rule Challenges. Will ...

All communities need leaders of some kind to help steer and shape them. Through their elected positions, jobs, or volunteer work, leaders are vital to a strong community.

No matter their size, all communities need rules to keep their members safe, healthy, and happy. A question-answer format show how both written rules (e.g., traffic laws) and unwritten rules (e.g., character values such as honesty) help communities grow and thrive.

En la selva tropical, la temporada de tormentas había iniciado La Señora Araña para ella y su hijo, refugio había buscado. El temporal estaba muy ventoso; truenos y lluvia caían En su casa, bajo las rocas, calientes y secos estarían.

All 13-year-old Izzy wants to do is get through this family camping trips as soon as possible, so she can get back to hanging out with her friends. But when she and a group of campers get lost in Glacier National Park, Izzy’s only thought is if they can make it out alive before the snow sets in. Deep in the forest, Izzy and her new friends are thrown into a world of magic, witches, wolves and shape shifters as they struggle against the forces of nature and magic.

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is a poem written in 1922 by Robert Frost and published in 1923 in his New Hampshire volume. Imagery, personification, and repetition are prominent in the work. In a letter to Louis Untermeyer, Frost called it "my best bid for remembrance".

Genius kids twin team Luke & Luka, Erik & Erika, and George & Georgia are students at Kemet Elementary school. Each twin is born with a unique genius ability. But something strange is going on in their town Mr. Fearwell the CEO of Transhuman Corp., is unleashing an army of genetically and technologically enhanced kids for their rich and famous parents. All these enhanced kids go to A.1 Prep. But something is off with these kids from A.I. Prep. They are just too perfect. Our Genius Kid Heroes will have to find out what it is. The battle for the future of humanity begins as our heroes, led by...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most musical adventure yet in this enchanting children's chapter book that teaches valuable life lessons through magical storytelling! When mysterious humming fills the air on Maple Street, seven-year-old Imani and her best friends discover Maya's grandmother's magical box holds the key to an extraordinary journey. Transported to a bustling city where rooftop gardens bloom and golden bees create symphonies in the sky, the three young heroes must help Queen Melody save her tired workers and chase away the worry-whispering Grumblers. Perfect for early ...

Start creating with a hands-on introduction to building projects! Step-by-step instructions will take you through the engineering and building process. You'll be making amazing structures in no time!

Let's play a game of hide-and-seek. I'll hide first, and don't you peek!

Did you ever look carefully at a spider's webs? Did you ever wonder what causes thunder and lighting? Why do dogs chase cats? Why does it look like there's a man in the moon? In this delightful recording of tales from around the world, each story explains why an animal, plant, or natural object looks or acts the way it does.

A Heartwarming Children's Adventure About Friendship, Kindness, and the Magic of Connection When curious Imani, adventurous Tommy, and thoughtful Maya discover a mysterious golden box that hums with magic, they're transported to an enchanting world where celebrations have lost their spark. In "The Day Everything Connected," these three best friends must work together to restore joy to eight different magical kingdoms. Perfect for Children Ages 6-9 Who Love: Magical adventure stories with meaningful lessons Characters who solve problems through teamwork Stories that celebrate friendship and ...