Bob Ostrom

Learn about the sound of the sound of short U, as Buddy and his little dog Tuffy enjoy the many temptations of a bright sunny day outside. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love...

Learn about the sound of the letter R, as Roy and his horse Big Red and dog Rascal have adventures on their ranch.

Learn about the sound of the letter T, as Ted and his brother Tim play games and soccer as well as go to school in Miss Topper's class. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of...

Explains facts about taste and digestion and describes the scientific method, including experiments testing your taste sensation and digestion system.

Alex Plain later. Mikey won't fit in this lock. Zizi when you know how. What do Alex, Mikey, and Zizi have in common? They're all the answers to knock-knock jokes! Find out who else is there in this book with jokes from A to Z. --Publisher's description.

Making a Bully-Free World follows a group of young characters from Niceville Elementary School who bully each other and learn how to change their behavior. Young readers will learn about verbal, physical, and social bullying as well as cyberbullying.

"How did March get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in March? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book."--publisher's website.

Staying Bully-Free Online follows a group of young characters from Niceville Elementary School who bully each other over the Internet and cell phones. Young readers will learn about verbal and social bullying as well as cyberbullying.

Simple text featuring the sound of the letter "v" describes Victor's move to a new house.

Explains the states of matter; the scientific method; and includes experiments testing your knowledge.