Larry Dane Brimner

Ace has built her own go-kart, but when she is ready for a test run it will not start, and she has to figure out what part is missing--and then in the middle of the race something else goes wrong.

Max is an inventor whose amazing math machine helps him count the wonders of the world around him during his day at school. Young readers learn about addition by counting items at Max's house, on the playground, and even in the school cafeteria. With a click of his machine, Max proves that math can be both useful and fun! 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins...

It's bath time! Join Elwood as he prepares for some time in the tub with his favorite toys. Readers enjoy getting to know this colorful character while they simultaneously learn how to have fun with numbers. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins with an invitation to open a magic door and visit a land where tales both entertain and inform. Engaging characters...

Granny Frannie has a craving for something sweet, but silly Sammy is determined to play a few tricks on her taste buds! Kids will get a kick out of Sammy's antics and will simultaneously see how various foods create different taste sensations. By the time Granny and Sammy share a special treat, readers have received a healthy dose of hilarity and an early lesson in the concept of opposites. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you...

As the Rumble Bus makes its way through town, kids jump on, seats fill up, and readers learn the basics of subtraction. Simple equations interspersed with creative artwork teach readers how easy and exciting math can be. Take a ride on the Rumble Bus and see for yourself how learning comes to life in the Magic Door Readers! 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins...

No school, sleeping late, fresh lemonade, and the beach-who wouldn't want to read more? Engaging text and imaginative illustrations paint a picture of summer that will make kids eager to grab their swimsuits and head to the shore. Enjoy the excitement of the season amid a whirlwind of sandcastles, seashells, and ocean adventures. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series...

Splash! Spring brings gentle rain, colorful blossoms, and puddles that are perfect for sailing newspaper boats. This refreshing time of year comes alive through kid-friendly text and inspired illustrations. Young readers will walk away with a new appreciation of springtime and an increased sense of awe at its myriad wonders. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series...

Ace gets her mountain bike ready for the big bike race, but during the race Ace's bike chain comes off the sprocket, and a tire goes flat--luckily she has her tools with her to fix the problem so she can finish the race.

Racial bombings were so frequent in Birmingham that they became known as “Bombingham.” Until September 15, 1963, these attacks had been threatening but not deadly. On that Sunday morning, however, a blast in the 16th Street Baptist Church ripped through the exterior wall and claimed the lives of four girls. The church was the ideal target for segregationists, as it was the rallying place for Birmingham's African American community, Martin Luther...

Mildred Jeter Loving and Richard Perry Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia, but the state refused to let them. The reason: Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home-until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country's landmark legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the Supreme Court...