Synopsis: The classic tradition of E.L. Konigsburg's From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, debut author Blue Balliett introduces readers to another pair of precocious kids on an artful quest full of patterns, puzzles, and the power of blue M…

Synopsis: Young Sacajawea has been asked to join Lewis and Clark in their exploration of the American West. As a translator, peacemaker, caretaker, and guide, Sacajawea alone will make the historic journey of Lewis and Clark possible. This captivating novel, which is told in alternating points of view -- by Sacajawea herself and by William Clark -- provides an intimate glimpse into what it would have been like to witness firsthand this fascinating time in…

Synopsis: Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Deer is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of deer. In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Deer, Arnosky shows how these animals grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about deer, such as: What do deer eat? What are antlers…

Synopsis: TARTS, CUPCAKES, PIES galore! The baking-talent fairies are hard at work, making the sweetest treats in Pixie Hollow. But when Dulcie and Ginger begin competing against each other, flour starts flying and chaos ensues. Find out who is the best baker in all of Pixie Hollow in this Step 4 reader.

Synopsis: With her adventurous sister Meryl suffering from the grey death, meek and timid Princess Addie sets out to find a cure.

Synopsis: Captivated by the story of "Misty of Chincoteague," a woman with a horse farm in Florida raises one of Misty's descendants to become a champion show horse.

Synopsis: Provides information about such predatory animals and plants as tigers, octopuses, ladybugs, and pitcher plants.

Synopsis: Explores counting by powers of ten all the way up to the largest numbers that exist.

Synopsis: Profiles John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, featuring his childhood and youth in Ohio, his military career, political life, and return to space in 1998.

Synopsis: After meeting a magician who claims to be a thousand years old, the world's most dangerous and ruthless emperor sets out to discover the secret of immortality. Will young adventurers Marko and Miranda be able to stop him before it's too late? This story is based on the true story of Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang who claimed to have met a thousandyear- old magician named Anqi Sheng.

Synopsis: Each title in this fascinating series tells how a type of wild animal evolved into a domesticated pet or how the wild animal resisted the efforts of humans to tame it.

Synopsis: Learn about dinosaurs, including how they evolved, the two types of dinosaurs, where they lived, when they lived, what they ate, etc.

Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce members of the hawk family, with emphasis on the Cooper's Hawk.

Synopsis: This series is the definitive collection of informational books for intermediate -- middle grade readers. Watts Library "TM" spans all subjects, including animals, space, American Indians, U.S. history, geography, cutting-edge sports, and more!

Synopsis: TIME for Kids The BIG Book of Why: Awesome Animal Kingdom answers the why, what, when, where, who and how questions about humans and animals that kids commonly ask, but adults can rarely answer. Why do we have eyebrows? What's the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? How does aspirin know where to go in the body to take care of pain? What's the fastest a human is capable of running? Why do animals' eyes glow in the dark?Written in an…

Synopsis: Introduces creatures that produce their own light, including squid, cats, owls, snakes, sharks, bats, tarsiers, spiders, harvestman, crayfish, moles, dragonfish, and gulper eel, etc.