Ick and Crud are surprised when duty calls and they discover the first big snowfall of the season. It's fun to play in the white fluffy stuff. But then Bob takes the boys to Mrs. Martin's house to warm up. The canine crew can't wait to get back to their cat-free home!

Something big is happening in the barn. The animals are all making a fuss. No good dog can resist the chance to sniff out the mystery.

There's new mystery in the neighborhood. Miss Puffy's toy mouse is missing. Will Ick and Crud be blamed - or will the doggie duo solve the CATastrophic crime?

If there's one thing everyone knows, it's that Trevor Lee and school don't mix. Like pickles and peanut butter. When his new teacher announces all the third graders must read in front of everyone at Parents Night, Trevor Lee and his best friend Pinky take action before his secret of not being able to read gets out. After several over-the-top attempts at getting out of Parents Night, Trevor Lee enlists the help of his Mamaw. "Some days are just bad....

When Bear goes out in the forest to find friends, he is gruff and offends everyone he meets-- until Bird points out that Bear is being a bully. Bear realizes he was feeling unsure of himself so he apologizes. After that, Bear has plenty of new friends. Includes glossary, as well as questions to self-check comprehension.

Stella could do anything she put her mind to ... almost. But when girls in her class tease her and tell her she's not good at doing the things she likes, Stella puts away her paper and dance shoes until Grandpa convinces Stella to stop listening to others and listen to her heart. Includes glossary, as well as questions to self-check comprehension.

Billy is a typical boy who loves to ride his bike and play video games. But when Billy tells his family and friends he wants to be a cheerleader, everyone is surprised and starts taunting him. But Billy practices and practices and when he shows his skills at the big game, everyone is impressed and becomes proud of him. Includes glossary, as well as questions to self-check comprehension.

Did you use a scissors today? Then you've used wedges! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use wedges.

Did you ride a bike today? Then you've used wheels and axles! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use wheels and axles.

In People Up Close, young readers examine portions of several tools-of-the-trade and identify both the tool and the worker who uses it. Reader learn why a hose is a must-have for a firefighter, how a space suit protects an astronaut, what a microscope reveals to a scientist, and how a mixer helps a baker prepare ingredients.