A.G. Ford

Vroom and zoom into the holiday season with your favorite heavy-duty friends! Down at the construction site, Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck, and Cement Mixer are gearing up for a very special Christmas project. They are working hard to build a brand-new home for the local fire engines, and they need to finish the job before the big day arrives. As the trucks work together to lift, push, and pour, they discover the true joy of giving and the value of teamwork. But the magic of the season doesn't stop there! When their important work is finally done, each tough truck rolls off to find a sweet holiday surprise waiting just for them. With playful, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, this heartwarming holiday tale is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of Christmas while getting ready for a sleepy, cozy goodnight.

Get ready for an incredible journey through time with Jack and Annie! When Morgan the librarian gives them magical baseball caps, they're whisked away in the Magic Tree House to Brooklyn, New York, in 1947. Their mission? To be batboys at a very special ballgame. But Jack and Annie aren't sure what they're supposed to learn, especially when they discover the legendary Jackie Robinson is playing! With only nine innings to uncover the mystery, you'll join them as they experience a pivotal moment in sports history. This exciting adventure combines the thrill of baseball with a fascinating look into the past, perfect for young readers who love a good mystery and a dash of magic.

Rev your engines and get ready to work! The construction crew is trading in their city hard hats for a year on the farm. From the muddy days of spring planting to the sunny summer harvest, these six tough vehicles have a lot of chores to do. They need to dig, lift, and build a sturdy new barn to keep all the farm animals safe and warm before the winter snow arrives. Told in fun, bouncy rhymes, this exciting adventure shows how tractors, excavators, and bulldozers work together through every season. Grab your boots and join the crew—there is always a job to do when you are farming strong all year long!

Get ready for takeoff with your favorite construction crew! The bustling airport needs a massive new expansion, and the beloved trucks from the construction site are right on the job. In this exciting adventure, you will join forces with some amazing new airport vehicles like the Belt Loader, Tractor, and Snowplow. Together, the team has to build fresh roads and runways, pump the fuel, move the heavy luggage, and even clean up after a surprise snowstorm! Working at the airport is a huge job, but with a little teamwork, everyone can get the planes up in the air right on schedule. Packed with energetic rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this story shows just how much fun it is to tackle a big project with your friends. After a long, busy day of building and flying, you can wind down and get ready for a sweet, sleepy goodnight.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure with Jack and Annie as the magical tree house transports them to a brand-new, exciting location! This time, they're soaring high above the snowy peaks of the Himalayas in Nepal, where a mysterious mission awaits. Their task is to find the elusive Gray Ghost, a challenge that makes Jack a little nervous. But even with a ghost to find, Jack and Annie can't help but be amazed by the incredible animals that call these towering mountains home. From majestic creatures to hidden wonders, every turn is an exciting discovery. However, their exploration takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves lost amidst the vast, icy landscape! With the weather growing colder and the Gray Ghost potentially drawing closer, can Jack and Annie work together to find their way back to safety before their snowy adventure becomes too chilling?

Get ready for an epic journey with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House! This time, the mysterious tree house whisks them back to the powerful world of ancient Rome, specifically to a Roman camp in the early 100s AD. Their mission is clear: "Be like a warrior." But being a Roman soldier isn't as easy as it sounds! The soldiers are fierce and suspicious, making Jack and Annie's task a real challenge. A mysterious man on a black horse appears, offering advice that might help them. But can they trust him? Join Jack and Annie as they try to understand what makes these legendary Roman warriors so great, all while unraveling the secret of the enigmatic rider. It's an exciting adventure filled with history, bravery, and a touch of magic!

Join Jack and Annie as they journey in their magical tree house to Galveston, Texas, on a fateful day: September 8, 1900. The air is thick with excitement for a new mission, but soon, a different kind of storm brews. A massive hurricane is heading straight for the island city, threatening everyone in its path! Can Jack and Annie find a way to help the people of Galveston and complete their mission before the worst natural disaster in U.S. history strikes? Get ready for a thrilling adventure filled with danger, bravery, and the power of working together in the face of a terrifying storm.

The construction crew you know and love is back, and today is Demolition Day! The trucks roll up to an old, crumbling site with an exciting new job to do. It is time for smashing, crushing, sorting, and hauling. Demolition is tough, messy work, but these powerful vehicles are perfectly built for the task. Working together, they break down the old structures and clear away the rubble. Once the heavy lifting is done, they will leave behind a freshly cleared, tidy site that is completely ready for building something brand new. With playful rhymes and vibrant action, this satisfying story shows you how fun it can be to tackle a massive project with your friends. Discover the power of teamwork, perseverance, and cleaning it all up at the end of a hard day's work!

One minute, Jack and Annie are enjoying recess on the school playground. The next, the magic tree house calls, whisking them away on an incredible adventure to the sunny African savanna! This time, their mission is urgent: a magnificent rhino is in danger and needs their help. Imagine soaring over the vast plains in a helicopter, spotting amazing wildlife, and working alongside brave park rangers. But danger lurks nearby in the form of watchful poachers, making this rescue mission incredibly tricky. Can Jack and Annie use their courage, quick thinking, and a little bit of magic to protect one of Earth's most amazing creatures? Join them on this thrilling journey to save a rhino and discover the wonders of the wild!

The beloved Construction Site crew is back, and they have a massive new job to tackle! Before they can start building and renovating a beautiful old neighborhood, there is a whole lot of messy cleanup to do. That is when they call in the ultimate experts: the hardworking Garbage Crew! With their rumbling engines and giant scoops, these tough new trucks are ready to clear away truckfuls of trash, haul off old debris, and make the site sparkle. Working together, the construction vehicles and the garbage trucks show that no job is too big when you have great friends by your side. With rhythmic, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, this exciting story celebrates the power of teamwork and the unsung heroes who keep our world clean. Grab your hard hat and get ready to roll with the coolest crew in town!

Get ready for an exciting journey with Jack and Annie! The Magic Tree House whisks them away to the sunny shores of Monterey Bay, California, bright and early. Their mission? To collect sea urchins deep within the underwater kelp forests. But there's a problem: Jack and Annie don't know the first thing about gathering sea urchins. Can a grumpy boat captain possibly help them learn the ropes? Things get even more complicated when Annie discovers a sea otter that's been badly injured. Even though they're not supposed to interfere with nature's course, helping the otter feels like the right thing to do. Will they be able to convince the stern boat captain to lend a hand and save their new furry friend? Join Jack and Annie as they navigate the ocean's mysteries, learn about marine life, and discover the power of compassion in this thrilling adventure.

Get ready for a thrilling journey through time with Jack and Annie! The magical tree house whisks them away to colonial Philadelphia, where they come face-to-face with one of America's most famous inventors and thinkers: Benjamin Franklin. But what exactly is their mission this time? As Jack and Annie try to figure out why they've been sent to the past, they find themselves in a bustling city filled with new sights and sounds. Ben Franklin, known for his wisdom and inventions, becomes very curious about the two children. He's fascinated by their strange clothes and even more intrigued by the mysterious tree house they arrived in. Will Jack and Annie be able to keep the secret of the magic tree house safe while also learning about this incredible historical figure and the exciting world of the past? Join them as they navigate the streets of old Philadelphia and discover the wonders of history in this exciting, fact-filled adventure!

Get ready for another amazing adventure with Jack and Annie! The magical tree house is whisking them away to the breathtaking wilderness of California's Yosemite National Park. Their mission? To explore the wonders of nature and help save the environment. As Jack and Annie arrive in the tallest tree on Earth, they discover a world filled with towering trees, majestic mountains, and peaceful animals. But a mystery awaits! What danger could possibly threaten such a beautiful place? With their sketchbooks in hand and a friendly grizzly bear nearby, Jack and Annie must use their wits to uncover a hidden threat. Join them as they learn that sometimes, the biggest dangers are the ones you feel in your heart, not just see with your eyes. It's a thrilling journey into the wild that will make you think about protecting our planet!

All aboard the dream train! The busy animal crew is preparing for their most exciting stop of the year: Christmas! It is the season for sharing delicious treats, singing cheerful carols, and dazzling the world with sparkly decorations. On this special train, the workers know their holiday tasks by heart. They are wrapping gifts, delivering packages, and making sure everything is perfect. When December arrives, the magical Christmas Train takes to the air, transporting holiday cheer everywhere it goes. Set off on an epic journey full of festive fun as the crew goes full steam ahead to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. With lyrical rhymes and dreamy artwork, this merry bedtime story invites you to say goodnight to your favorite animals before tucking in for sweet, magical holiday dreams.

She might be small, but she has got it all! Meet Kid McGear, the newest and littlest skid steer to join the big construction crew. Kid McGear is absolutely eager to pitch in and help her new friends with even the roughest and toughest building jobs. But the older, bigger trucks are not so sure a little skid steer can handle the heavy lifting. When a sudden slip near a steep cliff puts the massive trucks in serious danger, it is up to the new kid on the site to save the day. Can Kid McGear prove that she is big enough and brave enough for this incredibly important job? With playful rhymes and thrilling action, this exciting story proves that you do not have to be the biggest to be the most helpful.

The black inventors behind various discoveries. (Ages 8 to 12)

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While twins Ella and Herbie help the handyman Mr. Midal work on their new home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of their heritage as African Americans.