Books in Scholastic Readers series

When Hamster and his friends go looking for some cool, wet, wild fun at the Water Kingdom waterpark, Hamster and his new friend, Holly, challenge two dogs to a race down the waterslide. Can they win?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics that made the picture books so popular, this original Level 2 reader will be a sturdy stepping-stone for both Hot Rod Hamster fans and series newcomers moving on to independent reading. The years Ms. Lord spent as a first-grade teacher have given her the perfect sense for what language and storylines work best for emerging readers. Little boys and girls will race to collect this latest story from their favorite furry friend.Speed down the early-reading water slide and join Hot Rod Hamster and his buddies for loads of fun in the sun!

The seventh book in the bestselling I Spy Scholastic Reader series has easy words, rebus clues, and fun search-and-find photos!All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create the seventh I Spy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.

Little Bill overcomes his fear of bumps in the night in this easy-to-read chapter book by comedian and storyteller Bill Cosby!This Little Bill adventure is now a Scholastic Reader!As Little Bill lies in bed, he hears noises in the dark and sees strange lights on the wall. There is something scary hiding inside his closet!First, he wants to sleep in his parents' room. Then he wants to sleep in his great-grandmother's room. At last, with her gentle touch and wise words, Alice the Great makes sure the scary things are gone for good.Grandma's gentle touch and calm makes everything okay.

Celebrate the special bond between children and their pets with this easy-reader based on the hit, global brand!A super-sweet story about being a good friend, even when it's not so easy. Gigi and her friends at Puppy Manor are excited about the arrival of her cousin Pierre. The puppies have planned loads of surprises and can't wait to make Pierre feel welcome. But when Pierre arrives, he isn't so friendly. Can the puppies find a way to make friends with their picky guest from Paris?

In this second book of three Scholastic Reader titles about vehicles comes a simple Level 1 rhyme about a fire truck.Sirens and lightssay, "Out of my way!"Firefighters raceto help save the day.Hello, fire truck!This Level 1 Scholastic Reader satisfies every child's fascination with the big, red fire truck. HELLO, FIRE TRUCK! is a simple rhyme for Level 1 readers with fun, colorful illustrations that add energy and excitement to this transportation book.

A brand-new, original Clifford early reader!Clifford sets out on a trip around America! The big red dog loves the lights of Times Square, races in the Indy 500, and licks the faces of Mount Rushmore. In San Francisco, Clifford blows us away by saving the day! Young readers will love learning US geography as they follow along with Clifford on his trip across the country.

Introducing a hip new series for the newest reader featuring five cool cats who play music, have fun adventures, and teach phonics!COOL CATS is a systematic phonics reading program that uses a charismatic cast of funky felines to teach short vowels, long vowels, and consonants.This box contains 12 books--including two activity books--and a parent card.And the manuscripts are vetted by two reading specialists: Francie Alexander, Chief Education Officer, Scholastic Education; and Wiley Blevins, Editorial Specialist for Early Reading at Scholastic Inc.

Introducing multiculturalism to the youngest readers by comparing faces, clothes, food, and words from around the world.Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to Sports. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on their own.