An abridged version of Dicken's story of the orphan forced to practice thievery and live a life of crime in nineteenth-century London. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.

The adventures of a mischievous young boy and his friends growing up in a Mississippi River town in the nineteenth century. Includes illustrated notes throughout the text explaining the historical background of the story.

Four orphaned children run away and live in a boxcar, until they are found by their grandfather. Includes a biography and photographs of the author.

Little Critter invites readers to explore his town and discover where everyone works and plays.

A little girl fills her sound box with many words beginning with the letter "a."

Frog and Toad spend their days together, but find sometimes it's nice to be alone.

The beloved classic about Peter, the naughty rabbit, and his adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden.

The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times-bestselling series! Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's...

An easy-to-read abridgement of the classic tale of Peter Rabbit's mischievous cousin, Benjamin Bunny, who persuades him to go back to Mr. McGregor's garden to retrieve the clothes he lost there.

While enjoying autumn weather and activities, Mr. Putter, realizing how much he misses going to school, takes his cat Tabby, their adventurous neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her cake-loving dog Zeke to "Show and Tell."