When his friend Bill asks George to mind his model boat, George accidentally sinks the boat right before a model boat competition. Experimenting with the buoyancy of his toys, though, George is able to construct another boat that floats. Level one in Houghton’s new reader line means that text is minimal and simple, perfect for readers learning to sound out words and looking at art for visual clues. Activities include making a paper boat and experimenting with buoyancy.

Curious George is helping Professor Wiseman train for a race, but she thinks running is boring. Can George find a way to show her that running is fun before the big race?

Curious George goes to his first dog show and decides to take the canines home with him.

Curious George and his friend are going on vacation on an airplane. At check-in, the ticket clerk gives George a toy airplane to play with, but he soon loses it and has a few adventures trying to find it again. What an exciting start to his vacation! Learning concepts: modes of transportation Level one in Houghton's new Curious George reader line means that the text is minimal and simple, perfect for readers learning to sound out words while looking at the art for visual clues.

George is excited about his new rug, but happiness gives way to dread when he accidentally spills grape juice on it. George tries everything he can think of to clean the stain, with hilarious results!

George needs to devise a way to make lots of valentines--fast!!.

When George visits the zoo to see the new baby panda, he is accidentally locked in the zoo at night and must find a way to navigate his way out.