This book introduces kids to the adventures of a young girl named Olivia who keeps a diary as her family travels from Missouri along the famous Oregon Trail. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.

Describes the various steps necessary for an astronaut to prepare for a flight into space and follows astronaut Linda Gardner as she trains for her space shuttle mission.

A brief history of time keeping and clock making.

"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about what dinosaurs ate - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Children will love to find out about the different dinosaur dinners, from T-Rex's sharp bone crushing teeth to the plant-based diet of gentle giant Brachiosaurus."

Provides a basic introduction to volcanoes, explaining how they form and how volcanic eruptions occur, and describing the effect of different kinds of eruptions on people and the environment.

Photographs and text describe a first horseback riding lesson.

Will and Lucy sail on the Titanic and are separated from their father when the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink.

Information about the WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan.