Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her.

Benny is excited about having his first sleepover, but he and his friends are a little bit scared, too.

When Benny decides to dig a hole in the back yard, Grandfather gives him an old map that leads to a special discovery.

When Benny's friend comes to visit the Alden house with his two-year-old brother Sam, the younger boy makes trouble everywhere he goes.

Color illustrations accompany facts about the month of June in North America, covering such areas as animal behavior, weather, historical events, and holidays.

Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her.