"Meek little Mole, willful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant Toad. Since their first appearance over a hundred years ago in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly, and friendship. And their misadventures--in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood--continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame...

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "The Jungle Book" during which a very curious mongoose is blamed for the misbehavior of a snake.

A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "Doctor Dolittle" during which a physician discovers that he has a strange and wonderful gift for talking with animals.

A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "Treasure Island" during which Jim Hawkins and his friends set sail in search of a pirate's treasure, and Jim meets Long John Silver, who he soon learns is not a friend at all.

A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "Tom Sawyer" in which Tom learns a lesson about honesty on his brother's birthday.

A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "Tom Sawyer" in which Tom skips his piano lesson and goes swimming instead.

"When a terrible snowstorm strikes, Quiquern knows it's up to him to save his village from going hungry. And so he sets off on a sled with his dog for a great adventure"--P. [4] of cover.

"Jim Hawkins needed a plan--fast! Pirates captures the ship he and his friends sailed on and were going to leave them behind on Treasure Island...unless Jim stopped them first"--P. [4] of cover.