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Examines evidence that confirms and refutes the existence of bigfoot, featuring easy-to-follow text, photographs, and illustrations, and describing the role of bigfoot in North American folklore.

Fred the dragon discovers he is not very good at roaring or breathing fire, and swallowing people only makes him ill, but with help from a witch, a giant, and a wise boy he finds his true calling.

Reviews the history of helicopters, explains how they work, and looks at the unique capabilities of helicopters, and how they are used.

Despite their differences, Porky the messy pig and Bess the fussy cat are best friends and support each other in all their endeavors, from poetry writing to cake baking.

Describes the winged, flying dinosaur known as the Pterodactyl, discussing its body, eating habits, environment, and fossil remains.

When Grandma falls asleep, Will finds himself responsible for his little brother Steve and discovers the hard way what not to do when in charge.

Ginger and Dulcie have a bake-off to see who is the best baking-talent fairy in Pixie Hollow.

Shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly. Includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own magic squares.

Looking for a fun, light introduction to the campaign process? Join the brothers from the How Not to . . . series as they navigate a class election! Third grader Will couldn t care less about boring school politics. But when his friend Chelsea proposes a Reading Buddy program that would require Will to hang out with the kindergartners (and therefore his little brother, Steve), he makes an impulsive decision to run against her! Supportive brother that he is, Steve takes full responsibility for managing his brother s campaign . . . and things quickly spiral out of control.

A little sea princess, longing to be human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs, hoping to win the love of a prince and earn an immortal soul for herself.