Splat and his class go on a field trip to an ice cream factory. Splat can barely sit still during the bus ride. He's imagining the mountain of ice cream he thinks he'll get to eat! But when Splat gets there, that mountain becomes more of an avalanche. It's up to Splat and his classmates to save the day! Beginning readers will practice the -eam sound in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series.

Explains what a pilot is, the different types of pilots, and how they help the community.

Reluctantly allowing his little sister, a ballet dancer, to join him while trying out a friend's obstacle course, Splat the Cat revises his opinions and considers ballet himself when his sister dominates the course with her strength, speed, and balance.

For the child who says, "I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a veterinarian. Veterinarians help sick and hurt animals feel better. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a veterinarian? When a father and child bring Gus the dog to his check-up, they learn that there are vets who work with very large animals, vets who work with wild animals-and more. I...

Thumper and his brothers and sisters make a strong and beautiful basket, fill it with flowers, and give it to their mother, because they love her.

Explains what a doctor is and what their responsibilities are, including helping people who are sick or hurt.

For the child who says, "I want to be an engineer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being an engineer. I never knew that there were so many different ways to be an engineer. When my big brother goes to school for engineering, I learn that there are engineers who build buildings and design big rockets. Did you know that there are other kinds of engineers too? There are environmental engineers, plumbing...

While at a dog show in the park, Harry, a little white dog with black spots, accidentally finds himself in the middle of an obstacle course and tries to find a way out!

A skill-building reader introduces the "--Ot" word family in a story that finds Splat the Cat excitedly participating in Cat Scouts jamboree activities, including knot tying, fire building and escaping a mud puddle.