Synopsis: "Written in verse, this book explains the importance of scientific inquiry and encourages children to ask questions about the world around them."--

Synopsis: An acclaimed anthology receives a new design and cover! Award-winning writer, historian, and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou is a true American icon. Twenty-five of her finest poems capture a range of emotions and experiences, from the playful "Harlem Hopscotch" to the prideful "Me and My Work" to the soul-stirring "Still I Rise." Award-winning artist Jerome Lagarrigue masterfully illustrates each verse, and renowned academic Dr. Edwin…

Synopsis: There once was a deer whose antlers grew as big as a tree. As the deer journeyed through the meadow, the antler tree attracted many new friends. But danger also lurked. Will his antler tree save him?

Synopsis: When a strange noise awakens Anjali, she discovers items missing from her home. Who could the thief be? As the neighbors join in the search, Anjali discovers the surprising truth--a little thief (a chota chor) unlike anyone expected. How will she convince this banana-eating thief to return her stolen things?

Synopsis: It's Chinese New Year and Grandma has a special present for her family: a rooster to make into delicious soup! But when her granddaughter, Xiaoyue, meets the rooster, she begs to keep him as a pet. Together, Grandma and Xiaoyue take the rooster on a journey through the city to ring in the New Year.

Synopsis: Newbery Honor 1952One man in Siberia has the courage to protect the endangered wild rams that share his mountain peak.

Synopsis: While traveling through Canada in 1678, a French priest came across the most gigantic waterfalls he'd ever seen. Stricken with both awe and fear, he began to shake, fell to his knees, and prayed. Ever since, people from all over the world have come to explore Niagara: among them the daredevils determined to tumble down or walk across the falls on tightrope. Kids will get a kick reading about the hare-brained stunts and will also learn how the…

Synopsis: In a prose that is so beautiful it is poetry, we  see the world of growing up and going somewhere  through the dust and heat of Fresno's industrial  side and beyond: It is a boy's coming of age in the  barrio, parochial school, attending church, public  summer school, and trying to fall out of love so he  can join in a Little League baseball team.  His is a clarity that rings constantly through the  warmth and wry reality of these sometimes …

Synopsis: Tired of being a member of the smallest dog breed and hoping to impress a silky Afghan hound, Paco the chihuahua decides to transform himself into a werewolf.

Synopsis: In the world of fourth grade, Soraya stands out as the weirdest kid. But amidst the challenges of fitting in, she discovers solace in the pages of comic books, where a space superhero reigns supremely, always saving the day. However, Soraya's ordinary world takes an extraordinary turn when her class embarks on a field trip to the local aquarium. As she gazes into the vast tank, Soraya's imagination sparks life when she spots something…

Synopsis: "Abandoned...lost...neglected? There's always a home at Animal Magic! In a perfect world there'd be no need for Animal Magic. But Ella and Caleb Harrison, who live at the rescue center with their parents, know that life isn't perfect. Every day there's a new arrival in need of their help! Three heart-warming animal stories in one volume."--Back cover.

Synopsis: "From the goopy secretions of the "killer" slime plant and the glistening spittle of the revolting froghopper insect to the repulsive fish that can make a bucketful of slim in minutes and ties itself into knots to escape its own goo, everything that oozes and leaves a trail of gunk lurks in these pages ..."--Publisher.

Synopsis: When her little sister, Akeer, becomes sick when they are returning home from the water hole, Nya must carry her and the water back to their village, one step at a time.

Synopsis: "Princess Pru's life was practically perfect. She had two loving dads, an ostrich named Orville, and three royal tarantulas. And then one day, a ghastly ogre with crusty toenails and goopy ears moves into the house on the hill. At first, Pru sees the ogre as a nuisance: he disrupts her royal rock band practices, weekly tickle tag games, and even the hide-and-seek tournament. The townspeople are also suspicious--everyone knows ogres hate seeing…

Synopsis: This book discusses the Montgomery bus boycott and the Supreme Court ruling in 1956 that made bus segregation illegal.

Synopsis: The exciting story of the first-ever moon landing—a perfect way to introduce young readers to that pivotal moment in human history!On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person in history to set foot on the moon. As he did so, he uttered his famous declaration: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” But how did he and Buzz Aldrin reach the moon? What was their journey like? In this gorgeously illustrated book,…

Synopsis: Introduces pony-keeping, explaining breeding, grooming, riding clothes and equipment, and riding lessons.

Synopsis: Rabbit wants to know why the sky is blue. He always asks about everything! His old friend, Donkey, knows a lot of things, and promises to teach him. Rabbit hops and bounces all over the page, while the Eeyore-like donkey patiently waits. In the end their roles are reversed in this delightful tale of friendship.

Synopsis: Science (Handy homework helper)

Synopsis: This book discusses spiders, including their physical characteristics, their homes, their behavior, and other amazing facts about them.