Books published by publisher Scholastic (1993, 1997, 2004)

Young children will enjoy books about Franklin the Turtle! The first three are Kids Can Read books and the rest are picture books: (1) Franklin and the Contest; (2) Franklin and the Scooter; (3) Franklin's Surprise; (4) Franklin's Neighborhood; (5) Franklin Has A Sleepover; (6) Franklin's School Play; (7) Franklin Goes To School; (8) Franklin Is Lost.

These fascinating fictitious diaries help readers understand the background and circumstances of historical events. Books include: (1) Where Have All the Flowers Gone? The Diary of Molly Mackenzie, Boston Massachusetts 1968; (2) One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss, Vienna Austria to New York 1938; (3) My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck, Long Island New York 1941; (4) Voyage on the Great Titanic: The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady, RMS Titanic 1912; (5) Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan, Delaware Valley Pennsylvania 1763; (6) West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Teresa Angelino Viscardi, New York to Idaho Territory 1883; (7) Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847;(8) So Far from Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl, Lowell Massachusetts 1847; (9) A Picture of Freedom: The Diary of Clotee, a Slave Girl, Belmont Plantation Virginia 1859.

A beautifully illustrated anthology of classic and contemporary narrative poems--each introduced by bestselling author Kevin Crossley-Holland. A perfect introduction to the magical world of poetry. This stunning, fully-illustrated collection offers a dazzling array of narrative poems----each of which tells an unforgettable tale. Readers will find poems to suit every taste---from stirring, heroic verses to magical fables, and from cautionary tales to humorous tongue-twisters. "Old masters" such as William Wadsworth Longfellow and Lewis Carroll are paired with great twentieth century poets such as W.H. Auden & Roald Dahl. Contemporary poets such as Tony Mitton & Kevin Crossley-Holland (who introduces each poem) are featured as well. A one-of-a-kind anthology for every child's bookshelf.

Enjoy the antics of Horrible Harry in the ups and downs as a second grader. These young chapter books are perfect for transitional readers. Books include: (1) Horrible Harry and the Green Slime; (2) Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion; (3) Horrible Harry's Secret; (4) Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise; (5) Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding; (6) Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom.