Michael Dahl, born in 1960 in the United States, is a prolific author and illustrator known for his engaging children's literature. With a passion for storytelling and vibrant artwork, he has contributed to numerous books that delight young readers around the world.
Fun Songs-Ride down the trail with Paul Revere and William Dawes, learn about Betsy Ross’s flag, and row, row, row the boat as George Washington crosses the Delaware. These books tell stories to the tune of familiar songs, making history fun, lively, and memorable.
"Introduces counting by fives by counting the number of spots on the shell of a ladybug. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page--in both English and Spanish"--
Contents:
[The purloined letter](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL41065W) / Edgar Allen Poe
[The adventure of the speckled band](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL262561W) / Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The oracle of the dog / G.K. Chesterton
The monkey's paw / W.W. Jacobs
The problem of cell 13 / Jacques Futrelle
The hands of Mr. Otermole / Thomas Burke
The two bottles of relish / Lord Dunsany
The gutting og Couffignal / Dashiell Hammett
Accident / Agatha Christie
Red wind / Raymond Chandler
Rear window / Cornell Woolrich
The house in Goblin Wood / John Dickson Carr
Don't look behind you / Fredric Brown
The nine mile walk / Harry Kemelman
The specialty of the house / Stanley Ellin
Love lies bleeding / Philip MacDonald
[Lamb to the slaughter](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20504418W) / Roald Dahl
No parking / Ellery Queen
The oblong room / Edward D. Hoch
Sweet fever / Bill Pronzini
Read-it! Readers…will delight children while strengthening their independent reading skills. Read-it! Readers and Read-it! Readers en Espanol are simple and effective ways to get the reading results you want and the quality you need. With the guidance of literacy educators and reading specialists, these series combine the elements for success in reading with entertaining stories children love. Just select the appropriate color level and language for your readers, and watch them start on the amazing road to reading.
Ever been told not to play with your food? Well, think again. Scooby-Doo and friends are ready to make you laugh out loud! In this joke book, food takes centre stage. So chow down with hilarious illustrations, intriguing back matter (including information on how to best tell a joke), and clever quips, puns, knock-knock jokes and other funnies from your favourite Scooby characters. You'll have a crowd gathered in no time!
Livia wears a small porcelain hand around her neck, all that is left of a doll that once belonged to her grandmother, but on the first night at summer camp the hand comes alive and terrifies an envious cabinmate -- and there are plenty of chills in five other stories in this collection.
A young man gets a sliver from a strange book. That night, beneath the glow of a full moon, the man transforms into the Word Eater. The beast prowls the streets, searching for words to eat. If the Librarian doesn’t stop it, every word and every thing on earth could disappear.
Meteors fall above the town of Zion Falls, and below the town an ancient evil awakens--caught in the middle are four friends, who must use their new powers to defeat the troll monsters and save the world.
Amazing Science: Simple Machines-Simple machines are simply wonderful. Dissect the science behind these useful tools to get a better handle on the physics of fun and function.
Sam Stevens has grown since the days when his parents chained him up at night, and when he returns to the tower in the forest he meets three other teenagers with dragonblood.
Animals All Around-A question-and-answer format combines with colorful art for read-aloud fun. Introduce children to fascinating facts and beginning biology comprehension.