Synopsis: For the first time in the history of the Little House books, this new edition features Garth Williams’ interior art in vibrant, full color, as well as a beautifully redesigned cover. The little settlement that weathered the long, hard winter of 1880-81 is now a growing town. Laura is growing up, and she goes to her first evening social. Mary is at last able to go to a college for the blind. Best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to walk…

Synopsis: Key Features Description Max the Duck is bored. All the other animals who live in his house are too busy to spend time with him. If only he had something to do! But when a flock of duck aunts arrive and start bossing him around, Max discovers that there are worse things than some relaxing alone time! Will they ever give him a break? Simple words are used to great comic effect in this fun-to-read story, filled with animal antics and lovable…

Synopsis: 2013 Smart Words Reader -- Life in the Rain Forest: 20 Science Vocabulary Words in Every Book! (P) by Christine A. Caputo ***ISBN-13: 9780545596510 ***32 Pages

Synopsis: Owen And Russell Are Two Totally Different Twins. Owen Lives For The Basketball Court, While Russell Would Rather Br Racking Up Math Awards. But Then The New Basketball Coach Recruits Russell For The Team. Yes, Russell. And Get This--he's A Pro! Basketball Has Always Been Owen's Time To Shine, But Now He's Fighting To Stay In The Game. It's Not All Glitter And Gold For Russell Either. When A New Kid Threatens To Steal His Spot As Captain Of The…

Synopsis: Kung Pow Chicken is on the lookout for bad eggs!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Gordon Blue's birdy senses are tingling like never before in this fourth book in the series.…

Synopsis: Key Features Description EEK-EEK-EEK! Mrs. Brisbane is missing! Humphrey has always investigated things, like why Speak-Up-Sayeh was so quiet and Tall-Paul and Small-Paul didn't get along, but this is a true mystery - Mrs. Brisbane is missing! She just didn't show up in Room 26 one morning and no one told Humphrey why. The class has a substitute teacher, called Mr. E., but he's no Mrs. Brisbane. Humphrey has just learned about Sherlock Holmes,…

Synopsis: Just when you thought it was safe to come back to the classroom! The horror continues as the ever-comical picture books come to early chapter books. A youngster’s fearful anticipation of the new and unknown is again hilariously illustrated;as playfully frightful adventures culminate in tremendous relief when our wary young hero’s fears are ultimately unfounded.

Synopsis: Key Features Description The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate and to watch them make costumes and learn songs for the Winter Wonderland pageant. (He even squeaks along!) But with so much to do, will the holidays go according to plan? Do-It-Now-Daniel is having trouble practicing, Helpful-Holly can't stop worrying about making presents for her…

Synopsis: What a night! The moon is full. Kitten is hungry and inquisitive and brave and fast and persistent and unlucky . . . then lucky! What a night!

Synopsis: Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian--even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn't let Jamie's wheelchair stop him from messing with Jamie as much as possible. But Jamie doesn't let his situation get him down. When his Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The…

Synopsis: Key Features Description It's Christmas, and that means Santa Claus is coming to town! Or at least to the local mall. But what happens when kid rapper Cray-Z gives a Christmas concert at the same mall and all his fans go bananas? One thing's for sure: A.J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School will need a Christmas miracle if they're going to save the day! It's Christmas, and that means Santa Claus is coming to town! Or at least to the local…

Synopsis: Through the story of a little boy named Felix, this charming book explains to children how being kind not only helps others, it helps them, too. As he goes about his day, Felix interacts with different people — his sister Anna, his grandfather, other family and friends. Some people are happy, but others are grumpy or sad. Using the metaphor of a bucket and dipper, Felix’ grandfather explains why the happy people make Felix feel good, while the…

Synopsis: Sequel to the New York Times bestseller STRANDED, seen The Today Show, Rachael Ray, and Kelly and Michael. From the multi-Emmy Award winning host of Survivor and the New York Times bestselling co-author of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life comes a fantastic new middle grade series! They thought it couldn't get any worse. They were wrong. Being shipwrecked on a jungle island in the middle of the South Pacific was bad enough. But now that…

Synopsis: Key Features Description A boy rides his bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling on a beam of light at a speed beyond imagining. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of…