Synopsis: Nell is told by her BIG sisters and her mother that she is too small to help out, but everyone, including Nell, feels differently after her forest friends give her the confidence to build a large snowman.

Synopsis: He wasn't born with the name Maniac Magee. He came into this world named Jeffrey Lionel Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name. And Maniac Magee became a legend. Even today kids talk about how fast he could run; about how he hit an inside-the-park "frog" homer; how no knot, no matter how snarled, would stay that way once he began to untie it. But the thing Maniac Magee is best known for is what he did for the kids…

Synopsis: From the author of Tulsa Burning and Stolen by the Sea A farm can be a lonely place when it's filled with grief and worry. After Jessie's little sister dies, her father just gives up on life. Caring about nothing, he sits and rocks all day long in grandmother's old chair. With her mother struggling to keep the family afloat during the hard days of the dusty Depression, it is up to Jessie to breathe some life back into her family. But how can a…

Synopsis: "A lyrically written story...highlights the value of kindness, generosity and pulling together as a group" - Little Global Citizens On market day, Mama Panya and her son Adika head into the village to buy ingredients for a delicious pancake dinner. But while Mama Panya thought she would only be cooking for two, Adika has other ideas - he invites everyone they see! How will Mama Panya ever feed them all? Teaches the importance of sharing, even…

Synopsis: Simple text describes rain, its characteristics, how it is formed, and its effects on the Earth.

Synopsis: Jake knows being a swamp monster is supercool. But when his human friend Emily is sent to the principal's office for something she didn't do, Jake has to help. He ditches the slime to solve the crime! If Emily didn't do it, who did? Jake and his troublemaking sister, Nancy, are determined to solve the mystery—even if it means turning human themselves.But what happens if Jake and Nancy end up in the principal's office, too? Can they make a clean…

Synopsis: Angry with his mother for having too little time for him, eleven-year-old Felix takes advantage of an opportunity to become bat boy for a minor league baseball team, hoping to someday be like his father, a famous Cuban outfielder. Includes glossaries of baseball terms and Spanish words and phrases.

Synopsis: Jane, Buzz, Carter, and Vanessa, aged nine to thirteen, are on a sailing trip in the South Pacific intended to help them bond in their newly-blended family when a massive storm strands them on a deserted island.

Synopsis: Stranded

Synopsis: Unlike her best friend Justin, Amber Brown loves to measure time and hopes to receive a watch on her seventh birthday.

Synopsis: Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives. This hands-on series lets them discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps. Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research. A powerful, graphic style combines with informative, sensitive text.

Synopsis: From the anteater to the zorro... The rain forest is teeming with life--hundreds of mammals, birds, amphibians, and fish, and millions of species of insects. Readers of all ages can discover this mysterious and beautiful habitat--and why it is worth saving--in this exquisitely illustrated alphabet book. Newly redesigned and reformatted.

Synopsis: It's impossible to upset Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. Whatever happens, she takes it in stride, and usually laughs about it, too. If you give her a gift, she will treasure it. If you break something, she'll show you how to fix it. If you tell her what you dreamed last night, she'll listen -- and even help you tell the parts you forget.She knows what to do about things that drive most grown-ups crazy. When Mrs. Burbank is in despair because her children…

Synopsis: Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii! And ha! Mr. Scary is giving Junie a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy. 'Cause what if there is an unfortunate inner tube incident at the swimming pool? (And, oh my! Let's not even mention what happens if a tropical bird gets tangled in your hair!) Will Junie B.'s vacation end up picture-perfect? Or will her trip…

Synopsis: It's the Queen's birthday, and the Rainbow Fairies want to surprise her with a special gift. Each fairy sister contributes something of her own, but Indigo doesn't know what to give. She soon finds just the right gift. Full color.

Synopsis: New York Times Bestselling Author-artist James Dean Brings Us A New Pete The Cat Adventure, A Special Reimagining Of The Tortoise And The Hare As A Race Between Pete And Turtle, In Pete The Cat: Go, Pete, Go! Ding, Ding. There's Nothing Pete The Cat Loves To Do More On A Sunny Day Than Ring His Little Bell And Pedal Fast On His Bicycle. But On This Sunny Day, Turtle Wants To Race Someone In His New Car. Vroom, Vroom! Pete And His Bicycle Are Up…