With an Introduction by Alex Dolby Jules Verne (1828-1905) is internationally famous as the author of a distinctive series of adventure stories describing new travel technologies which opened up the world and provided means to escape from it. The collective enthusiasm of generations of readers of his extraordinary voyages was a key factor in the rise of modern science fiction. In The Mysterious Island a group of men escape imprisonment during the...

When a cosmic storm hits, stranding the Nelsons on their new home planet, Nebulon, Zack's hopes of a white Christmas in Vermont are dashed, but Nebulon provides a surprising alternative.

Introduces Kylo Ren and the rest of the villains of the First Order from "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."

"When summer arrives on Nebulon, Zack discovers that his best friend, Drake, is afraid to learn to swim and decides to teach him before they go on a trip to water-covered planet Araxie" --

Chatterer the Red Squirrel is a mischief maker whose teasing draws the attention of Shadow the Weasel, causing Chatterer to seek a new home and reconsider his ways.

Take a trip into space! A strong link between the images and text is at the core of this book that is perfect for beginning readers and provides a shared reading experience. Through the simple text and bright, vivid images, children will be encouraged and inspired to retell the story. This book will leave children feeling confident and determined as they embark on their journey into reading!

Zack is happy to test a new android his father helped develop for Nebulonics before she goes into production, but her ability to learn causes problems when she develops a crush on Zack after watching a romantic movie.

Penny Day is a first-year student at Sci Hi, the Universal High School for the Sciences. Sci Hi isn't a normal high school. Whether it's Zero-G dodge ball or creating mutant parasites, science is everywhere, and Penny loves it all! Students who enjoy science fiction stories will not be able to put this one down. This hi-lo reader features dynamic illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency....

It's report day in Classroom 5A located near the Mars Research Center. A new student, Cleopatra, shares her weekend adventure--she got to explore a dying planet! Using her holoband, Cleopatra shows the class how the planet's native people grow their food from the ground and live in little huts and tribes. With an exciting adventure that's complete with colorful and imaginative illustrations and intriguing and futuristic text, young readers will love...

Ella's next door neighbor, Mr. Willis, is mean. She stays out of his way as much as possible. But when she accidentally sends her baby brother's favorite teddy bear into Mr. Willis' garden, Ella is forced to go over to his house. And Ella is in for a SHOCK!