This exciting leveled series invites children to embark on the greatest adventure of all--a trip down the road to reading!

In this Level 1 first reader, Puppy Sam causes mayhem at school.

Mum stays with Sam for a while on her first day at school.

"It's library day! Sam and his classmates learn how to do their own research using books and computers. Then they find out about the different kinds of books--from graphic novels to e-books and audiobooks. Explore the school library with Sam as he looks for the perfect book to check out!"--Amazon.com.

Otter—the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter, Otter in Space, and Otter Loves Halloween!, sure to be adored by fans of Olivia—goes to school for the first time! In Otter Goes to School, Otter starts her own school for Teddy, Giraffe, and the rest of her friends. They have a great teacher and do lots of fun things together . . . until Teddy says he doesn’t like school anymore. Luckily, Otter Keeper comes to the rescue and teaches everyone the best lesson of all!

Eight-year-old Sam is always daydreaming about exploring space and the deepest seas, which is awesome—except when he’s supposed to be focusing on schoolwork or stuff at home. It seems like all he hears is, “Focus, Sam!” and “Pay attention!” The doctor says Sam is lucky: He has a very powerful brain! But he does need some help focusing. She gives Sam and his dad lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam’s favorite strategy? Make time for imagination! A note to adults gives extra tips for helping kids with attention struggles.

After learning about caterpillars, frogs, and the planets for school, Mildred and Sam's eight little mice children have wonderful dreams about each topic.

At the bottom of the garden where no one really sees, a secret school is hidden amongst the grass and weeds. Welcome to Bug School! Don't be nervous on your first day – it's lots of fun. Learn creeping with the spiders, singing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas! A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed! Sure to allay first-day-at-school fears.

An account of the High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota that demonstrates how hip-hop-based education can be a powerful medium for cultivating creativity and engaging students.