Synopsis: Uses events in a childs life to demonstrate how a timeline shows a sequence of events

Synopsis: Clayton Feels Most Alive When He's With His Grandfather, Cool Papa Byrd, And The Band Of Bluesmen -- He Can't Wait To Join Them, Just As Soon As He Has A Blues Song Of His Own. But Then The Unthinkable Happens. Cool Papa Byrd Dies, And Clayton's Mother Forbids Clayton From Playing The Blues. And Clayton Knows That's No Way To Live. Armed With His Grandfather's Brown Porkpie Hat And His Harmonica, He Runs Away From Home In Search Of The Bluesmen…

Synopsis: Nancy and her friends, George and Bess, are returning from a country carnival when they witness the explosion and burning of a beautiful country mansion. Fearing its occupants may be trapped in the blazing building, they rush to the rescue - and unexpectedly fund themselves confronted with a mystery that seems to be insoluble. The first clue, an anonymous diary, includes not only indecipherable handwriting, but puzzling technical drawings and…

Synopsis: The new land holds a world full of promise for a young immigrant who comes to it with a strong back, a warm heart...and unfailing good humor. With its bouncy, cumulative verse and colorful, detail-packed illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to an exciting chapter in American history.

Synopsis: Told from a child's point of view, this book is all about that most fabulous of machines: the fire engine.

Synopsis: Introduces various tools that scientists use to measure weather conditions

Synopsis: Easy activities provide instruction for observing the sun and discovering the many ways it can affect the things we do every day.

Synopsis: "Before Disney's animated classic, Aladdin, this story follows how the young princess of Agrabah learned to be a responsible owner and friend to her pet tiger, Rajah. Princess Jasmine loves Rajah, her new tiger cub. But living in the palace has rules, and Rajah finds them difficult to follow! He ruins pillows with his claws, knocks over potted plants, chases the palace peacock, and wakes Jasmine in the middle of the night with his yowling. If…

Synopsis: While her mother and aunts try desperately to get Big Mama's favorite food seasoned just right, Victoria observes quietly, without revealing the secret ingredient.

Synopsis: Children will learn about the different temperature zones of a mountain and find what plants and animals live in each.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of Asia, the largest and most populous continent in the world.

Synopsis: Describes the process of making tortillas from scratch

Synopsis: When are hamsters awake? What are baby hamsters called? How much does an adult hamster weigh? A Pet's Life explores the life cycles of animals commonly kept as pets, while also helping children to learn how to care for them. This book takes a look at the growth and development of hamsters, and key requirements for housing, food, and exercise. Contents: What is a hamster?; Hamster babies; Your pet hamster; Choosing your hamster; Preparing your…

Synopsis: "It's the most wonderful (and absolute coolest) time of the year--the Holiday Season! And that means it's time for the beans' annual gift exchange. But alas, the Cool Bean isn't feeling so merry, festive, or jolly. Rather, he's nervous and anxious and desperate. After all, he wants to give his friend the most perfect and memorable gift ever--but he has no bean-bucks to his name! Will the Cool Bean find that amazing, original, showstopping gift…

Synopsis: - Full-color historical photographs - Table of contents, glossary, bibliography, index - Reinforced library binding - 24 pages, size: 8 1/8" x 8" - Fun Facts sidebars - Photodiagrams - Time line - Diagrams - Learn about chapter introductions - Contextual definitions of unfamiliar terms - www.FactHound.com Internet sites

Synopsis: A Tooth Goes Missing While Pete The Cat Is Helping The Tooth Fairy, And He Must Find It Before It's Too Late.

Synopsis: Spring is the most joyous season of the year.From early buds and rising sap to plowing and planting; from newborn ducklings to nursing foals; from Easter to Passover to Maypoles to Memorial Day, this exuberant photo-essay introduces young readers to all the high spirits of spring.

Synopsis: Explores the effects of heat on different objects