fiction

When Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) discovers an empty alien spaceship and accidentally launches into space, what else will he find?.

Features stories from three complete episodes. In ''Til Death Do We Rock,' Big Nate and his Fear The Mollusk bandmates are destined for superstardom; that is, if they can do something about the earsplitting vocals of their lead singer. Nate's always been the front man, but he might have to swallow his ego if he wants his friends to shine.

But when Mickey and the gang arrive on Pirate Beach, they are not alone. The weasels want to treasure hunt, too! Who will find the coveted treasure chest first?.

Little Critter wants a new toy Squisher truck! For two weeks, Little Critter does chores to pay for it--he lets the dog in, takes out the trash, and cleans his room. When he finally has enough money, the toy store is all sold out. To cheer Little Critter up, his dad takes him to Uncle Zeb's monster truck rally. From seeing tricks on two wheels to riding in an actual monster truck, Little Critter has the best time ever! But will Little Critter ever get his Squisher truck?.

With a sprinkle of creativity, a dash of curiosity, and a can-do attitude, Alice is ready to confront any kitchen challenge, from catering a mad tea party to baking an unbirthday cake for the Queen of Hearts. Her friends Dad Hatter and his son Hattie, Fergie the White Rabbit, Alice's pet cat Dinah, and the not-evil-Queen of Hearts and her daughter Princess Rosa, who are of Latino heritage, make her world fun and filled with friendship.

Being sick is no fun for anyone, but Funny's sneezes are extra funny! Every sneeze sends Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the gang through the wrong Adventure Doors. Will Funny ever feel better?.

"Bizarre murders are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life?"--Provided by publisher.

"One day [Ada Lovelace] encounters a mysterious machine, and from that moment forward Ada imagines a future full of possibility"--Provided by publisher.

"A historical tale based on the life of Cuban prima ballerina Alicia Alonso follows the experiences of 10-year-old Alicia, who moves to the United States to pursue a dancing career before her dreams are threatened by advancing blindness"--Provided by publisher.

When the streams dry out and the food will not grow, Dr. Wangari Maathai starts the Green Belt Movement, a society that encourages the women in rural Kenya to work together and grow trees that will bind the soil, store rainwater, and provide food and firewood.