Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce backhoes, how they work, and what they do such as lifting dirt and rocks.

Synopsis: Uses marine animals, such as twelve jellyfish and two seals, to count down from twelve to one. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Synopsis: Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count. Hidden numbers on every page give readers an opportunity to search and learn.

Synopsis: A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Synopsis: The Reading Series Three Book Set is a collection of engaging and authentic decodable books in a range of text types that includes narratives, informational texts, and poetry. These texts are tied to a systematic phonics scope…

Synopsis: When a third grade classmate gets her picture in the paper for winning a spelling bee, Judy is determined to find a way to become famous herself.

Synopsis: A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.

Synopsis: Describes the life cycle and behavior of sharks.

Synopsis: Bear and Little Bird try to help each other achieve impossible ambitions.

Synopsis: In Knots on a Counting Rope, Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault tell a poignant story about a boy’s emerging confidence in facing his blindness in this beautiful children’s picture book illustrated by Ted Rand.By the warmth of a campfire beneath a starry night sky, a Navajo youth named Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses listens to the tale of his birth from his grandfather. Although blind, the boy learns that he has the strength to cope with his…

Synopsis: Glashka can understand whale song--but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them. Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: An endearing family story from the international bestselling author of How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies"This twist on a classic story demonstrates that difficult transitions can be eased by new connections. Or a possibly magical aunt." —The New York Times Book Review Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt…

Synopsis: When a visit to Boston spurs Judy's interest in Revolutionary heroes and heroines, she's soon on a quest for more independence.A visit to Boston has put our famous third-grader in a revolutionary mood. But staging a revolt in the form of a tea-throwing Boston Tub Party has her dad reading the riot act. Will a real-life crisis involving her brother, Stink, finally give Judy a chance to show her courageous quick thinking — and prove her…

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present information about the week including the names of the days and the number of weeks in a year.

Synopsis: Text and photographs describe the lives of baby elephants calves from birth to early maturity.

Synopsis: Text and photographs describe the lives of bear cubs from birth to early maturity.

Synopsis: In this Publishers Weekly bestseller, Lola the hamster wakes up with something important to say. Special, tender words are on the tip of her tongue. Are the words meant for Mommy and Daddy? Or should she tell her teacher? Eventually, her powerful, magical words are sure to burst forth. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Little Bear longs to be as big and as fast as his mother. In the cold Arctic snow, Mother Bear shows the little polar bear cub what it's like to be grown up. At the end of the day Little Bear decides he isn't quite ready to be a big bear yet

Synopsis: Includes "All things are connected," "Sun catcher," "Cooking with salt water," "The friendship orchard," "Frog swallows ocean," "Rabbit's tail tale," "The savage skylark," "Cardinal's red feathers," "Starfire"