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In Siberian Huskies, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Siberian huskies. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed. A labeled diagram highlights the dog's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Siberian huskies online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Did you hear something? Some people think certain houses are still home to the ghosts of former residents. Others think there are natural explanations for odd noises in the night. Find out what might make a house haunted in this eerie title for young readers.

Is Area 51 a testing ground for new military aircraft, or a center for reverse engineering alien technology? The intense secrecy surrounding this Air Force base in southern Nevada has led to a wide range of speculations. Read more about the unusual phenomena surrounding Area 51 in this title for beginning readers.

Explains the basics of how the comma is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use. Activities for further learning. This fun set of books turns punctuation marks into superheroes who save the day in the town of Punctuation Junction. Each book explains the basics of how the punctuation mark is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use. A quick quiz and fun story line are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension...

Who let the zombies out? Leo is hurt when Chad starts spending all his time with Jeremy. Only his family's new dog, Tina, can make him feel better, but she's been acting funny lately. And she's not the only one. The Zombie Zappers soon realize Rotfield is facing a rare zombie epidemic. And Leo and the rest of the gang won't be able to save their town without the help of Chad's new best friend.

Explains the basics of how the apostrophe is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use. This fun set of books turns punctuation marks into superheroes who save the day in the town of Punctuation Junction. Each book explains the basics of how the punctuation mark is used in text, its purpose, and the rules for its use. A quick quiz and fun story line are found in each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a fast facts section,...

Something's fishy...Leo can't wait to go to summer camp with his best friend, Chad. It's his best chance to finally solve a decades-old zombie mystery, but things start to get weird as the boys help clean up slimy Lake Moan. The Zombie Zappers are in for a skin-crawling surprise. And Leo's half-zombie friend might be the only one who knows what's really going on.