Synopsis: O.Henry's Christmas classic, and other stories with artful twists, in an amazing Scholastic Classics edition introduced by award-winning author Pam Munoz RyanA young woman makes a drastic decision -- and her husband has a Christmas surprise in return. A dying girl attaches her fate to that of a leaf. A writer sobs at the sight of a menu. A detective tracks a theif to an unexpected hideout.An unforgettable collection from a master of the short…

Synopsis: Mouse and her friends learn that being helpful makes everyone happy.

Synopsis: "When BB-8 is separated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the lonely desert planet of Jakku, he has no choice but to keep rolling. It's all up to him to get a top secret map to the Resistance so they can find Luke Skywalker and save the galaxy from the evil First Order."--Dust jacket.

Synopsis: DK Readers team up with Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars yet again to get Padawans excited to read! Perfect for reluctant readers as well as devoted Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans, DK's Star Wars Readers have sold over 2.5 million units! Planets in Peril focuses on the newest worlds from the Clone Wars universe, and how they're being affected by the fighting. (c) 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. All Rights Reserved. Used Under…

Synopsis: "Penguin lovers and young nonfiction fans will enjoy following one penguin couple through their efforts to raise a family of chicks in this engaging Step into Reading Science Reader. Did you know that penguins have feathers but don't fly? Or that their eggs are guarded by the daddy penguin? Or that they dive in the ocean for their food? Discover these facts and more, along with brilliant photographs of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica, in this…

Synopsis: Features: - Includes vocabulary word hunt with pronunciations, glossary, and index- Labeled diagrams and timelines- Beautiful, full-color photographs- Simple interior design and easy-to-read fonts- Web sites for further research and information- Vocabulary preview and review pages plus backmatter pages that invite readers to think further on the study topics- Fits science curriculum standards for earth…

Synopsis: How does an acorn grow into a tree? What does a baby sea horse eat? Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn about your favourite species with this stunning series.

Synopsis: 2007 Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Level 2: People and Places -- Cherry Blossoms Everywhere (P) by Marie Richards ***Number of Words: 370 ***ISBN-13: 9780618481620 ***Pages: 8

Synopsis: Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes and can be found in almost any setting, but there is only one "best" Christmas tree.

Synopsis: In the 1st story, when Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica sets out to trick the Tooth Fairy. In the second story, when Jessica tries to take over Matthew's magic show, the consequences are predictably very serious.

Synopsis: Mouse decides to hide inside a bright red backpack...and ends up at school! He explores a world full of colors, letters, and numbers and more until, at last, Mouse discovers his favorite thing about school. Friends! Young readers are sure to enjoy Lauren Thompson's simple, energetic text and Buket Erdogan's sweet, playful illustrations as they learn to recognize words and begin to read on their very own!

Synopsis: After spending time sailing, some seasick dinosaurs decide they have had enough of the high seas.

Synopsis: Itchy witches, groaning ghosts, and plump pumpkins are just a few of the characters in this collection of giggle-producing Halloween tongue twisters. It's so much fun, it's like trick-or-treating for your tongue!

Synopsis: Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was a truly extraordinary Viking Hero. Warrior chieftain, awesome sword-fighter and amateur naturalist, he was known throughout Vikingdom as 'the Dragon Whisperer', on account of his amazing power over these terrifying beasts. But it wasn't always like that. In fact, in the beginning, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was the most put upon Viking you'd ever seen. Not loud enough to make himself heard at dinner with his…

Synopsis: Read along as animal expert Jeff Corwin tells you all about the creepy-crawly animals that live in the southwestern desert. Over forty photos help bring this fascinating region to life! From the giant vinegaroon and velvet ant to the trapdoor spider and desert hairy scorpion, kids will love learning all about the captivating creatures that call the desert home.

Synopsis: Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher. In this touching and funny story, the ebullient Ramona, feeling brave and grown-up, enters first grade. Quickly she finds that her new teacher, Mrs. Griggs, appears perplexed by pupils who like to be different. Since Ramona cannot help being different, clearly the two are incompatible. Nevertheless, Ramona can be counted on to keep things lively. Enraged when Susan…