Unable to think of an idea for a science fair project, Arthur borrows a model his father made in third grade but feels bad about it even before he gets into trouble.

D.W., Arthur's little sister, tells all about what it is like to be in preschool, including essential information about such topics as bathroom breaks, storing things in a cubbie, and sharing at play time.

Buster and his father visit South Dakota and send postcards home describing their visit to the Crazy Horse monument, their experience with buffalo, and more.

Arthur's determination to prove he is responsible enough to have a puppy brings him a menagerie of animals to care for.

After hearing about the exciting summer vacations of his classmates, Arthur decides to write an embellished version of his own summer experiences.

Uses labeled illustrations and brief text showing Arthur and his family and friends at the zoo, in the snow, in the kitchen, at Grandpa's farm, and in other settings to present vocabulary words.

When D.W. tries to boss her mom, dad, sister, and brother around, they all work together to get D.W. to realize that it isn't nice to be bossy.

Binky thinks rude rules until Arthur and his friends come up with a clever plan to prove that manners really do matter.

D.W. volunteers to take care of the class gerbil during Christmas vacation and finds that he is difficult to keep track of.

Arthur helps out by cleaning around the house before he goes out to play.