On the first day at a new school, fifth grader Billy goes up against the school bully and ends up accepting a dare to eat some worms. With each worm he eats, Billy moves closer to shifting the balance of power within the class.
Introduces the reader to worms, including several of the different species, how they live and reproduce, and their important role in the Earth's ecosystems.
Snail and Worm are best friends who support each other during a silly game of tag, through Snail's adventure up a flower stalk, and when Worm's pet goes missing.
Ricky and his Mighty Robot have built the coolest fort Squeakyville has ever seen, and they can't wait for the fun to begin! But then Cousin Lucy arrives with her pets and plans to turn it into a princess castle -- what a party pooper!.