Most Popular Books by Larry Dane Brimner

Cory is turning seven, and his best friend convinces him to "investigate" the birthday present his mother has hidden away. But when they open it and it doesn''t work they''re afraid they''ve broken it! As if that isn''t bad enough, the class bully tries to ruin Cory''s birthday party at the skating rink. It looks as if second grade is off to a bad start for Cory Coleman.

Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 rush across town to Fire Company 5, where the firehouse dog is having puppies.

Abby and her friends take time to move some bicycles so that their blind neighbor can walk on the sidewalk.

The Corner Kids remember how Gabby and Alex helped Three J pick out Jake at the animal shelter and how the three of them came to share the dog.

A biography of Pocahontas, a Native American woman who helped the Jamestown settlers.

A biography of Booker T. Washington, a man who rose from slavery to become a great African American educator and leader.

A simple explanation of what e-mail is and how to use it to communicate with others through the Internet and the Information Superhighway.

Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

A young wolf cub learns from his father that he is able to do just what is needed for his size.

Everyone says Mary is brave, as she performs a number of tasks that require courage.

Three J has the opportunity to cheat in a contest to win a new bike and must decide what to do.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Examines roller-blading as both a fitness tool and a sport, discussing such issues as equipment selection, safety, history, racing, and skate-dancing

A rhyming look at a cowboy''s day at the rodeo.

Gaby learns a lesson in kindness when she befriends the new girl in school.

A spinoff from the highly successful Rookie Readers, this series teaches and encourages the development of good character. Each book in the series focuses on an important decision-making trait or skill, such as cooperation, responsibility, and fair play. The main characters are three, second-grade friends who live on the same city block and are called the Corner Kids. In each book, the friends -- Alex, Gabby, and Three J -- have a different adventure that challenges them to make thoughtful choices and to learn from their mistakes.

Rookie Readers RM have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Every new title contains a Word List and a color-coded reading-level key on the back cover.

Three J and Alex help Gabby keep a promise to her grandmother.