Dropboy is a series of books where the title character that becomes liquid, gets involved in many adventures. He defends his friends Andy, Takao, Anny and Roa from the fumbling villain Doc Folly, his henchman Roig and the blue bats Frit and Frat. Are many action-packed adventures with a unique message: friendship above all else. In this book Dropboy must save the gang and himself from the attacks of the blue bats Frit and Frat on action-packed adventures....

Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people trapped in rubble (or other dangerous situations after an earthquake) survive against all odds! Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Young readers are fascinated by extreme tales of challenge and survival. Immerse them in a variety of survival...

"A fact and photo-filled introduction to space flight's famous first, near misses, and disasters. Discover the daring and dangerous world of space exploration from lift-off to landing"--Back cover.

While riding through the forests of Angleland, cousins Per and Radius realize they are lost and are desperate for a map to guide them home. Soon they come across a mysterious house in the hills. Inside they find a map to a treasure belonging to Xaxon Yellowbearyd, the fiercest Viking warrior of his time. Per and Radius must decode the strange numbered grid on the map, while trying to steer clear of the pack of bungling bandits who are on their tail....

Time for an adventure! Meet us at the beach! Do you know what you'll see while you're there? Books in the Let's Have an Adventure series use the Whole Language approach to literacy, combining sight words and repetition to build recognition and confidence. Keeping the text simple makes reading through these books easy and fun. Bold, colorful photographs that align directly with the text help readers with comprehension throughout the book. Phonetics...

Any good children's book needs to have a memorable moral, and The Vanishing Doorknob by L. M. Haynes certainly does not disappoint. The doorknob of a family's home seems to physically vanish, slowly, as the owner becomes more secluded, not answering his door to the repeated requests of fellow townspeople, as depression sets into his life. The scene is set on the edge of a New England town called Coventry. The Grayson family's home was a beautiful...

Introduce elementary readers to famous pirates and pirate history in this interesting and informative nonfiction reader. Through colorful images, fascinating facts, informational text, and compelling stories, children will learn about famous pirates such as Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Black Bart, Edward Low, Lady Mary Killigrew, and Mrs. Cheng. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well...

This is the Factual Conclusion to the Author's Story of His Experiences with Flooding in His Childhood Neighborhoods. Two Communities Affected by the Same Contaminated Flood Waters, One Demolished While the Other Community Was Left Standing! The Author Has Many Questions and Maybe You Have the Answers!

Damon and his dad, Deron are the best of friends. They are steadily planning their next trip on the open road when tragic news arrives unexpectedly. Damon's story gives the reader a view through his eyes of the emotional rollercoaster that begins to occur in him internally. Moreover, he is immediately thrust into a new position in life, possibly before his time. His journey draws you into the story and gives a front-row seat to the different levels...

The Navy SEALs may be the most talked about special operations unit of the military but the U.S. Army Green Berets are no less masterful at their job. Readers explore the lesser-known details about what makes a Green Beret tick, including the rigorous admissions requirements and top-secret missions. This is perfect for anyone fascinated with military operations.