Synopsis: Children will enjoy reading about this goofy, loveable dog and a newly arrived cat who compete for the family's attention, the snacks and a spot on the couch

Synopsis: Scholastic and the NBA (National Basketball Association) continue to score with action-packed books on one of America's most popular sports. Catch all the action from a courtside seat! LeBron James arrived on the NBA scene in 2004 with a lot of pressure riding on his shoulders. Could he live up to all the hype that surrounded him at the draft? He could, and he did--quickly establishing himself as a player to watch. Now, he's ready for the new…

Synopsis: While visiting Aunt Molly at a fancy downtown hotel, Cam uses her photographic memory to help one of the guests find her stolen luggage and pet cat, and to catch the thief.

Synopsis: If you had a thousand freckles sprinkled across your nose, you'd think it was a lot. But if you had only a thousand hairs on your head, you'd be wishing for a whole lot more!Big, small, short, tall -- kids explore different ways of looking at this large number through estimation rather than actual counting. A playful look at the number 1000 that will help children develop an understanding of numeracy.

Synopsis: For the child who says, "I want to be a firefighter when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a firefighter. My brother and I both want to be firefighters, but we can't decide what kind to be. When firefighters from Fire District 1 visit our school for Fire Safety Day, we learn that there are firefighters who fight forest fires and work at airports to help with airplane emergencies. Did you know that…

Synopsis: A guide for instant information on over 100 endangered animals.

Synopsis: Cat has a very busy day with his animal friends, deciding what is his favorite color.

Synopsis: In this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called "sea cows," through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud our for independent reading -- Publisher.

Synopsis: A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

Synopsis: One day Thelma tricks Frances into buying her old plastic tea set. Thelma says there are no backsies on the bargain. Can Frances come up with a plan that will change her friend's mind? Outstanding Children's Books of 1970 (NYT)

Synopsis: Clark the Shark gets stage fright when it's his turn to present his book report. Can he learn to be bold, be smart, and speak from the heart?

Synopsis: Describes what firefighters wear, the equipment they use, and how they fight fires.

Synopsis: Angry at what Goldilocks has done to their house, the three bears decide to get back at her by messing up her house, but they make an unfortunate mistake.

Synopsis: When no dalmatians apply for the job of firehouse mascot, a cow named Daisy takes the job.

Synopsis: Arthur's friend Buster is searching for a crime to solve. When the quarters Arthur has collected for Mrs. MacGrady's charity drive mysteriously disappear, Buster is committed to cracking the case.

Synopsis: This pairing of fiction and non-fiction literature features a story about Niles, the schnzuzer who lives in New York with his owner. The companion book looks at dogs, illustrating that they can be pets or workers, such as a seeing-eye dog.

Synopsis: The action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure. And you don't have long to wait--six books are coming all in one year! Earth is in danger! The only thing that can save our planet are six essential elements that can fuse into a new source of clean energy. But the elements are scattered throughout the galaxy. And it's up to the Voyagers--a team of four remarkable…

Synopsis: From the bestselling creators of Duck! Rabbit!, an exciting tale of self-discovery! He stood out here. He stood out there. He tried everything to be more like them. It's not easy being seen. Especially when you're NOT like everyone else. Especially when what sets you apart is YOU. Sometimes we squish ourselves to fit in. We shrink. Twist. Bend. Until -- ! -- a friend shows the way to endless possibilities. In this bold and highly visual book, an…