Herman, Gail

Reluctant to take her little brother to the beach because of his constant questions, a teenager is soon grateful for his newly acquired knowledge of the tides.

Ms. Frizzle and her students travel to the Arctic to see the different animals that live there and are surprised by what they find.

Scooby-Doo investigates when an old map is discovered.

Sportscaster Buzz Star and young reporter D.J. Foote use compound words as they cover a surfing competition.

When the twins start to play tee ball, they learn the importance of practice.

"Ariel's sister Adella is having a birthday celebration. It's going to be a fun-filled day complete with a birthday concert, and Ariel is excited about visiting her famiily. She only wishes Prince Eric could go, too. At the party, Adella wishes that Ariel could stay. That very moment, a rare solar eclipse hits, and Adella's wish comes true! Will Ariel ever be able to break the spell and return to Eric--and her life as a human?"--P. [4] of cover.

Describes different types of trucks and the jobs they do in the city, on the farm, and at the airport, lumber mill, and construction site.

Sportscaster Buzz Star and young reporter Isobel Taft use contractions as they cover a karate tournament.

Ms. Frizzle's class learns about light and color while racing in the Color Day relays.