Ora wants to win the Strong Monster Contest. The first place winner gets a statue of gold! Ora works. She trains. She cannot think of anything else. Maybe Ora needs to learn that gold isn't everything.

Think there's just one fairy tale with a girl locked away in a tall tower? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Rapunzel stories. Visit Germany, Italy, and the Philippines, and find out who is guarded by a flesh eating monster, and whose hero flies off on a magical winged horse.

It s summer, and the sun shines longer each day. Sometimes it storms. But do you know what happens during a storm? Or what animals do during summer? What fun can you have out in the hot summer sun?"

Snorp loves his big-city life. He loves his job. He loves his friends. However, Snorp does NOT love his extra long tongue. It's always in the way. Maybe his cousin Barker will have a solution for Snorp's big, big problem.

Mike's Mini Golf is having a contest. Whoever builds the best new golf hole wins great prizes. Buzz works hard on his entry, but someone is standing in the way of his win. Does Buzz have what it takes to beat the smartest kid in his class?

It s winter, and the snow is falling. Frost covers the windows. But do you know how frost forms? Or what animals do during winter? What fun can you have out in the cold?"

Think there's just one fairy tale with an overworked girl and wicked stepsisters? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Cinderella stories. Visit Canada, China, Egypt, and France, and find out whose glass slippers are made of red silk, and whose fairy godmother is a fish.

Buzz Beaker keeps oversleeping. He misses the school bus. He wears his pajamas to school. He knows he can't be late again, so he finds a way to win the race to school

Tiny likes to go places with his best friend. But when they go to the library, Tiny has to wait outside. Soon it's time to bring the books home. Tiny is a very big help! Not since Clifford has a big dog been so appealing!

Buzz enters a downhill ski race to test his latest invention. It is a paint that makes his skis go super fast! But when he sees the other skiers in their fancy gear, Buzz feels nervous. Will his speed secret be enough to bring him a win?

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the problems that the current working of capital markets are generating on both developed and developing economies. It pays special attention to the reasons explaining the unstable and volatile working of international financial markets and to the consequences of that behaviour on both the economic performance of the involved countries and on the economic policies implemented.

David likes soccer, but he doesn t like being goalie. When it s his turn at the net, he tries a new trick. David is ready to even the score "

Ever hear of a feller named Davy Crockett? Folks say he fell from the sky with a coonskin on his head and a smile on his face. But did you know he saved steamers on the Mighty Mississippi from a giant gator? Yesiree, that Davy Crockett roughed up that ol gator real good Kick off yer boots and listen to this fascinatin tale of Davy Crockett.

It's sports day at Raj's school, and he and his classmates should be thrilled. But it's raining, so all the games and races have been moved inside to the gym. It's not the awesome outdoor sports day the kids had in mind - until they find a way to turn soggy into sunny!

Swish! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess whose tail appears in each image. The scaly, tufted, and bushy answers may be surprising!

New readers will cheer for this series of fictional sports stories made just for them. From the football field to the gymnastics floor, these early chapter books focus on learning skills, having fun and making friends.

Amazing animals live all over our world. But which ones are the strongest, hairiest or fastest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme animals living on our planet.

Fantastic plants cover our world. But which ones are the smelliest, thorniest or largest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme plants growing on our planet.

Theodore and Violet trudge UP the big sledging hill. Then they jump on their sledges and take off. Now which way are they going? You guessed it - DOWN! Keep reading, guessing and flipping the page to discover more position words.

Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. It's a big storm! How do you think Micah feels? Woof! Woof! Gemma's grandma brought her a puppy. How do you think Gemma feels? Turn the page to find out which feeling matches the description. Would you feel the same way?