Selected stories from Kipling's two "Jungle Books" chronicle the adventures of Mowgli, the boy reared by a pack of wolves in an Indian jungle.

Poems by the author of Treasure Island which reflect a child's experiences and imagination.

Grumpy Squire Squirrel discovers the value of being friendly to his forest neighbors.

Professor Aronnax and his two companions, trapped aboard a fantastic submarine as prisoners of the deranged Captain Nemo, come face to face with exotic ocean creatures and strange sights hidden from the world above.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of bees.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of earthworms.

Simple text describes rain, its characteristics, how it is formed, and its effects on the Earth.

Here are sixteen of the best stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. For nearly a century, the work of O. Henry has delighted readers with its humor, irony and colorful, real-life settings. The writer's own life had more than a touch of color and irony. Born William Sidney Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1862, he worked on a Texas ranch, then as a bank teller in Austin, then as a reporter for the Houston "Post." Adversity struck,...

Simple text and repetition of the letter 'd' help readers learn how to use this sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Reading doesn't always come easily. Luckily, there's Phonics Fun! supporting the science of reading findings,...