Ben Franklin was a famous inventor, statesman, and writer who helped the thirteen colonies become the United States. From inventing the lightning rod to helping write the Declaration of Independence, his big ideas had a lasting impact on American history.Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Ben Franklins life in this Level Two I Can Read biography. This biography includes bonus materials, complete with a timeline and historical illustrations,...

The mayor's contest to find the biggest fish in Littletown is won in an unexpected way.

Rhyming text describes the noisy, funny, and sometimes annoying behavior of crows.

Discusses the characters and themes of the myths of peoples from Asia to Africa to North and South America.

"Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to Irving's chilling story...

Brief illustrated articles profile significant women in American history, including Abigail Adams, Molly Pitcher, and Nellie Bly.

Illustrations and rhyming questions and answers demonstrate how to tell time.

A little girl uses sorting and classifying skills to tackle the huge mess in her room. Includes related activities and games.

While trying to make a piggy bank, a young girl learns the importance of using standard measurements. Includes related activities.