An evening of dinner and light conversation turned into a discussion of math and science. Soon, our host was showing us his latest contraption—a machine to travel in time. He promised to return the following week with a story of his adventures. Will his machine work and will he return at all? Find out in this stunning graphic novel adaptation of H.G. Well's classic by Joe Dunn. Creator biographies and a glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.An Abdo Publishing Group audio production.
A Ghost Detector's job is never done--not even when school starts! Malcolm and Dandy spent their summer hunting ghosts with their trusty specter detector and ghost zapper. On the first day of school, Malcolm's digital camera captured some very strange paranormal activities in Waxberry Elementary School. Now they have to bring a message to an even bigger fright, their fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Goolsby! Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
Links and Budge are two dinosaurs studying the stars in school. They begin to wonder if there are dinosaurs like them on other planets. Their instructor, Madam Thor, tells them that there were once dinosaurs on a planet called Earth. Together they hypothesize why the dinosaurs no longer exist on that planet. With creative illustrations and large font, children will be engaged as they learn what happened to the dinosaurs that once roamed Earth. Told from a unique perspective, this story is sure to be a classroom favorite.
In the year 2345, young heroes yanked from the twentieth century and beyond must fight an enemy more skilled, cunning, and dangerous than they ever imagined. But these young heroes are the world's only hope.
Adam O'Connor is no stranger to trouble. His most recent stunt-setting off firecrackers in a teacher's car-has landed him a school suspension. But even Adam can't have predicted the brand of trouble that awaits him when he's yanked to 2345 to attend an historic meeting between humans and the warlike K'lugu and Devlins. Will he display the "grit" that only a select few in his generation possess? Will he become the hero that he is destined to be?
A thrilling adventure about Steve and his two friends.
Steve finds a pearl when he is camping out with his friends. At first he doesn’t know what to do with it, but when he discovers its magical powers, he realizes how much he can mean to the rest of the village by simply finding the logic in manipulating time. Read about Steve, who gets confronted with dangerous bears, dark creatures, and the dilemma of doing what is right.
Story One: Pedro doesn’t have a lot of money, and with the unemployment rates in town, he needs to figure out a way to pay his rent fast. He joins a criminal organization and performs every task they give him. Robbing, scamming, and helping with various other criminal acts, he earns enough money to get back on track. Those who are above him soon see him as one of the most successful and notorious criminals ever. But are Pedro’s motives really what they seem? Or does he have a hidden agenda?
Story Two: When the forest is burnt and Jack has to look for a new way to generate an income, he finds himself wrestling with the forces of nature and the powers of a mysterious object. He uses the tool to his advantage but discovers along the way that the balance has been disturbed. Something needs to be done to stop this evil he has accidentally caused. Enjoy this brief story about a magical weapon in the hands of a simple but courageous villager: Jack the Lumberjack.
Story Three: Nathan has a big imagination. He can make up stories like that. But his stories aren’t only made up by daydreaming, but also through actual dreams. Each time he reads a book, he falls asleep, but the things he learns in his sleep are more valuable than what he could have read in the books from his shelves. In this audiobook with several elements, Nathan learns from the best books to include emotions, symbols, and morals in his short stories.
A witch, a smart guy, an evil monster, and a courageous dog.
In this diary of a regular guy, you'll find an adventure that starts with a murder scene, unfolds into a mysterious search, and ends with the defeat of evil. Cedric is an average citizen of his little town, but when his name appears on a creepy wall with previous victims, he knows he has to do something, or he will be next. His dog, Bruno, and he pursue a suspect and are shocked at what they find.
A couple is arguing, but when the zombies attack, they decide to work together.
Jace and Synthia are a normal couple with regular problems. Cynthia gets suspicious when Jace goes to another woman, but their argument will have to wait, because they are being attacked by zombies! The invasion hits the village hard, and the only way out they see is to hide in a secret tunnel underneath the homes. Other adventures await as they bump into someone else who has discovered the tunnel.
Listen to this zombie story about a young married couple who help each other survive.
Three awesome short stories in one bundle.
Story One: Jenny is surrounded by guys at work. They brag and rub it in her face that she is cannot do the same things they can. But even though this brave young lady can't stand it and accepts their challenge to beat them in whatever they suggest, she quickly finds out that she can't do everything. However, she can do some things that her male colleagues are terrible at, and she is about to show them. Not only that, but her fighting skills protect them from the zombies that enter the city. Hear about a young lady who struggles with demeaning coworkers and discovers her true talents.
Story Two: Officer Trevor is put on a secret assignment to find out who or what has been breaking into the bureau's storage room. He starts a search that leads him to an evil villain, a shooting, and a massive ghost attack on the city. Will Trevor and the commissioner be able to save the city from a terrible fate? Quickly start listening to this action-packed book.
Story Three: Jace and Synthia are a normal couple with regular problems. Cynthia gets suspicious when Jace goes to another woman, but their argument will have to wait, because they are being attacked by zombies! The invasion hits the village hard, and the only way out they see, is to hide in a secret tunnel underneath the homes. Other adventures await as they bump into someone else who has discovered the tunnel. Hear about this zombie story and a young married couple who helps each other survive.
Strange things have been happening to Mr. Utterson's long-time friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll. The more worried Mr. Utterson becomes, the more he investigates Dr. Jekyll's life. His investigations lead him to Mr. Edward Hyde. The story he uncovers is so horrific and terrifying, it is hardly believable. The shocking tale is told in this striking graphic novel adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's terrifying novel. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.An Abdo Publishing Group audio production.
A Ghost Detector’s job is never done—not even when school starts! Malcolm and Dandy spent their summer hunting ghosts with their trusty specter detector and ghost zapper. On the first day of school, Malcolm’s digital camera captured some very strange paranormal activities in Waxberry Elementary School. Now they have to bring a message to an even bigger fright, their fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Goolsby! Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
