Hamster Holmes and his firefly sidekick, Dr. Watt, solve a colorful new mystery in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story perfect for beginning readers! Hamster Holmes and his firefly sidekick, Dr. Watt, have a new case…and for the first time, Hamster Holmes is stumped. It all began when an owl named Rufus Feathers started to design a new tile patio for his house, and the yellow tiles went missing. The hardest part of this case? There is only one clue! Will this be the case that finally stumps Hamster Holmes and Dr. Watt?

Book Reviews: "First-rate detective fare." ~ Cleveland Press. Named one of 13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed over as a Kid by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective series is now available to a whole new generation of readers! Basil the famous sleuth of mousedom lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmes's house. A devoted admirer of the great detective, he has learned his craft by listening at the feet of Holmes himself. But will it be enough to help Basil solve his most baffling mystery yet? The Mystery of the Missing Twins is one of the strangest cases in Basil's career. With only a few crumbs of clues with which to find answers, how is he ever going to figure out where Angela and Agatha are being kept”and, of course, who mouse-napped them! Will Basil's mouse sleuthing skills be up to the task of finding the twins before it's too late?

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, once declared, "Taxes are what we pay for civilized society." The Internal Revenue Service includes the statement on a web page of inspirational and entertaining quotes on taxes, a subject about which many teens lack practical knowledge. This engaging volume explains the many types of taxes, some of which young adults may already pay, and describes how taxes fund essential local, state, and federal services. It offers a solid grounding of taxes that can help prepare teens for financial independence and provides practical guidance, including how to file personal income tax returns.

Taylor's family are in for a fun day of sailing. At least, that's what they think.

A mayor is in charge of their city. I want to lead! Learn what it takes to take care of all the people in your city. Fun photos and carefully leveled text help young readers learn about these community helpers, and special tips let them practice leadership even before they get to the mayor's office.

None of Candice's new friends believe that she really does have a dragon. But what will they think after Pets Day at school?

Flowers have life cycles too! One of the most popular and recognizable flowers is a sunflower, and readers study its life cycle with the help of achievable text that breaks down essential biology concepts.

Jacob loves playing video games more than anything. But when his strange Auntie Nush sends him a magic button for his birthday, the game gets real. Jacob has to learn all about courage.

Paige's older brother, Ollie, used to be fun. But since he became a teenager, things have changed. Armed with her trusty library book, a frying pan, and some sausages, she sets out to discover the truth.

Madison lives in the jungle with her family. They are looking for wild tigers. If they can prove there are tigers there, the jungle will be saved. Will Madison find the tigers in time?

Bonza the Monster What is a good monster? Meet Bonza the monster and find out. Sing! Sing! Sing! Bing can sing. Pong can bang. But who is louder? The phonemes /ear/air/ are featured in this title.

Fang Is Seth's new dog too gentle to be called Fang? Quick! Run! Ned is asleep, but somebody has made a big mess. Who could it be? The phoneme /oo/ is featured in this title.

Shawn the flea wants to be a circus flea just like his uncle, Bawdy McPea. Will he be a clown flea, a strong flea, or trapeze flea? Nope! What will Shawn be?

It's just another day for the first kid on Mars. When a storm strikes Cosmos Bay, Laura's astronaut parents leave her in charge of the base. She can handle it, right? After all, what could possibly go wrong?

Blueberry Sue, famous TV chef, needs the help of Cook Town's child private eye, Riley Rye. With her dog, Deputy, Riley heads to the TV station to find out who stole Sue's pie recipe. Can she do it?

Dogs are beloved members of many families around the world, but how much do young readers really know about how they live and grow? With the help of clear and concise text and fun fact boxes, they discover essential details about dogs at every stage of their life cycle.

Let's See Jen It is Jen's birthday today. How will everyone get to her party? Pat Is Fed Up Pat is fed up with being a chicken. She wants to be like the other animals! The phoneme /ee/ is featured in this title.

Max's Fez An elf has stolen Max's fez! How will Max get it back? Is Willa Bad? Willa seems to be a wicked witch. But is she really so bad? The phonemes /x/y/z/zz/ are featured in this title.

I Am Izza Izza is not a dog, an ox, or a bee. What is Izza? Chuck Is on a Quest Chuck is on a quest. Can he get past the things in his path to get to the dragon's den? The phonemes /zz/qu/ are featured in this title.

The body has many different systems that help us do different things. Our muscles and bones let us move around. The immune system protects us against getting sick. All parts of our body help us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn how our bodies works and the ways we can make them healthier.

It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about combines. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!

It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about plows. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!

It's a busy day at Happy Valley Farm and the farmer llama needs your help! Take a tour of the farm as you learn all about planters. Be sure to pay attention so you can pass your farmhands quiz and earn your llama-diploma. Cheerful illustrations and farm-tastic puns make learning about farmer llama's farm machines llots of fun!