Synopsis: Lindsey is having a miserable time at pony camp. But before long, magical glossy pony Comet comes galloping by, and things start looking up!

Synopsis: Nine-year-old Dennis, whose uncle and father died within a year of one another, is visited by the ghost of his uncle, and together they settle some unfinished business.

Synopsis: Like his renowned countryman Lewis Grahame (1859-1932) found writing tales for children a pleasant diversion from his regular duties in the everyday world. The Wind in the Willows, his most memorablee collection of stories, is today a much-loved classic of children's literature. Begun as a series of bedtime stories that Grahame, a bank executive, told his young son, this engaging fantasy recounts the whimsical adventures of a delightful company…

Synopsis: Since its first publication in 1908, generations of adults and children have cherished Kenneth Grahame's classic, The Wind in the Willows."" For in this entrancing, lyrical world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds live four of the wisest, wittiest, noblest, and most lovable creatures in all literature--Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad of Toad Hall. Like true adventurers, they glory in life's simplest pleasures and natural wonders. But it is Toad…

Synopsis: In the Pacific there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it, blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea elephants and sea birds abound. Once, Indians also lived on the island. And when they left and sailed to the east, one young girl was left behind.This is the story of Karana, the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Year after year, she watched one season pass into…

Synopsis: Describes the origins, characteristics, and uses of water.

Synopsis: The second book in the popular Show Strides series sees two friends, along with the rest of the Quince Oaks crew, navigate the twists and turns of their equestrian aspirations, weaving a tale of friendship, determination, and the pursuit of their dreams. Mac Bennett is carving her path in the medium pony hunter division. With determination and hard work, she's setting her sights on an extraordinary show goal that will test her limits. Can Mac…

Synopsis: Step into the captivating world of Show Strides, where two young horseback riders, Tally and Mac, learn important lessons at the Quince Oaks stables, related to making new friends, confidence, family struggles, and discovering who they are. Tally, a diligent riding student refining her skills with the stable's school horses, meets Mac, a new girl with big ambitions.As both girls navigate the exciting world of equestrian competition and work…

Synopsis: From leftover trenchers and stinky chamber pots to barber surgeons and the black plague, life could be really miserable for people during medieval times. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in the Middle Ages.

Synopsis: The reader follows a student's journal as the student interviews experts about wind power as an energy source. This engaging book covers wind power's history, how we use wind power today, and how we may use the wind as an energy source in the future.

Synopsis: A young boy is lost in the woods one wintry night and is rescued by a woman who brings him into a warm, cozy cabin. By the blazing fire, she quiets him and weaves through his imagination the story of a child who fulfilled the promise God had made from the beginning of the world.

Synopsis: An in-depth look at the world's mightiest structures. Stunning foldout pages, panels, diagrams, photographs and "Mega Facts" boxes make this book a stimulating read for all ages. Megastructures describes how and why these structures were designed and built. It explains the physics behind the designs, which allows buildings, dams or bridges to rise to incredible heights, withstand enormous pressures, and resist collapse from environmental…

Synopsis: Paintings and brief text present some of the animals found in Africa, including elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, wildebeests, lions, ostriches, and zebras.

Synopsis: This big, beautiful book offers 20 favorite tales from around the world that will tickle the funnybone of young listeners. While most of the tales are totally new to Americans and come from countries as far flung as Iran and Italy, the Bahamas and Borneo, children will be delighted to discover some tales with themes similar to their favorites, such as “Rumpelstiltskin” and “The Three Little Pigs.” The brief, lickety-split retellings beg to be…

Synopsis: Retelling of a humorous Ashanti folktale relating how a young man named Kojo finally gets the better of the tricky Anansi. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories.Look back on another year in sports with Scholastic, featuring exciting and all-new coverage for 2022.Get up close and personal with the top athletes in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and more in this perfect book for sports fanatics and newbies alike.

Synopsis: Rocks can be made of many different minerals. By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. How do we know these things? And how do we tell different types of rocks apart? Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.

Synopsis: Let’s illuminate the mystery of light. In this engaging book, readers will learn what stars are made of, how shadows form, and why a mirror reflects an image. Radiant photos of natural and electric light reinforce the lessons of each chapter. Suggested experiments are included for children to try at home to help them observe firsthand how light moves, or how they can use shadows to tell the time. Question-and-answer sections and an in-depth…

Synopsis: It was fourth and inches. This play would determine the conference championship. Everyone in the stadium, including the defensive team, knew the ball would be given to Smith. The question was, could he be stopped ... ?Great moments in the National Football League can take the form of many things: a blocked punt, a breathtaking interception, or an explosive run. For fans of professional football, such moments bring to life all the excitement and…

Synopsis: The polished gems set in necklaces, rings, and earrings are often beautiful and valuable—they’re also minerals. Readers are introduced to how minerals form through accessible science content and fun fact boxes that cover this standard science curriculum area in an engaging way. Brilliant photographs of mineral crystals augment information about identifying minerals using streak and hardness.