Penny loves weekends with Pa. But Penny doesn't like the peas Pa has made for dinner. Who will eat the peas?

Diego is under Maldred's dark spell! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the eleventh book in this fantasy series, the wizard Maldred is back! And Diego is under his dark spell! Drake learns that Maldred wants to control the Naga -- an enormous dragon that lives deep within the Earth. Two keys are needed to control the Naga. The first key is guarded by a Silver Dragon named Argent. Drake, Bo, and Carlos must find Argent and stop Diego before it's too late. But will Argent's powerful Dragon Master Jean get in their way? The action is nonstop in this exciting, heavily illustrated early chapter book series!

What happens when the sun goes down? Which animals wake up? And what do they do all night? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more, following all kinds of different animals through the night, from dusk until dawn. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

Only a Fire Dragon can stop an Ice Giant! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the ninth book, a Dragon Master named Mina arrives at the castle. She tells Drake and his friends that her kingdom in the Far North Lands was attacked by a magical Ice Giant. Everything there was frozen -- but Mina escaped! Only a fire dragon can unfreeze her land and defeat the terrible Ice Giant. But Rori and Vulcan are no longer at the castle! Can the Dragon Masters find them in time to help their new friend?

Viv cares about the environment. In Viv Will Fix It, she picks up all the litter at the beach. Later on, she plants a new tree. This book is in Red Book Band, Oxford Level 2, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 3. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is a diverse and inspiring series of fully-decodable titles for reading practice that's matched to phonics knowledge. Aligned to Letters and Sounds, this contemporary series broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Poppy would love to own a pet. Then she gets the chance to look after a tortoise. Can she prove that she's a good pet owner? Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with finelly levelled books that help you develop support comprehension and fluency, while inspiring and engaging your young readers.

The Boy Who Would Be King is an introduction into the world of finance with lessons that are relevant even for adults, especially in these times of financial crisis. It's a story of a prince in a kingdom with many as his equal, and how he was able to rise above his peers. His dedication, focus and sacrifice allowed him to become King. A story of a dream realized that teaches children that no matter what they decide to pursue it is possible. The principle lessons contained in this story will give advantage to all dreams and goals.

When Holly's sister announces her engagement, wedding planning begins in earnest. But a tight budget means missing out on some wedding essentials - like the cake! Holly decides to put her baking skills to the test and surprise the happy couple with 1000 cupcakes! What could possibly go wrong? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 9+