When Athena's parents suddenly disappear, she calls on fellow Kid Squad members Pi, Gadget, and Tank to figure out the mystery. Meanwhile, mad scientist Dr. Alowishus Cobalt is working to finish developing the dangerous Age Bug. No one is safe if Cobalt unleashes the Age Bug. With the help of Colonel Bragg, Dr. Stein, and Athena's intelligent cat D-Day, the Kid Squad gets to the bottom of the mess - and in the process finds a surprising connection between the Snickerblooms, the Age Bug, and the true identity of Athena's parents. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Leave it to the Kid Squad - a foursome of clever sixth graders - to save the world from destruction brought on by mad scientists and power-hungry villains. Readers will enjoy getting to know Kid Squad members Pi, Tank, Gadget, and Athena as they work together to solve problems with the help of Dr. I.N. Stein and Colonel Bragg. A blend of science fiction, mystery, and history, the Kid Squad takes readers on out-of-this-world adventures while reinforcing themes of friendship, problem solving, and teamwork.Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book! Carl complains about everything -- until he discovers how to turn complaints into action! (Social Studies Topic: Civics/Petitions)

When she realizes that her feet have grown, a young hippo is allowed to choose which new shoes to buy.

A crackling fire. Strange noises. A scary story. Are Robot and Rico ready for their first campout?

Robot and Rico go to the grocery store to search the cereal boxes for the one prize they don't have.

Robot and Rico use sleds, skiis, and more to enjoy the new snow.

A retelling of the fable originally written by Apion, an Egyptian living in Rome around 40 A.D., in which Androcles, a runaway slave, befriends a wounded lion.

Excerpts from the diary of Sallie Hester, a fourteen-year-old girl who tells her family's journey along the Oregon-California Trail during 1849-1850. Includes activities and a timeline related to the era.