Synopsis: The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was...? series. Included are 100 black-and-white illustrations as well as a timeline that…

Synopsis: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

Synopsis: Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Synopsis: Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?"Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the…

Synopsis: It's Halloween night. While a mother is upstairs getting her daughter's costume ready, lots of trick-or-treaters stop by the house - from werewolves, ghosts, and zombies to witches, bats, dinosaurs, and more! But are they really ... real?

Synopsis: Ten fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series!Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Falcon vs. Hawk, Hyena vs. Honey Badger, Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra,…

Synopsis: Why do we need sleep? How many bones are in your hands? Young children can find out the answers to these and many more mind-bending questions in this bumper guide to the human body. Bright, colourful layouts combine with clear, concise text to make complex ideas easy to grasp. Covers the brain, heart and lungs, digestive system, bones, health, exercise and hygiene.

Synopsis: What happens if you don't sleep well? Which parts of your body never sleep? How many hours of sleep does your body need? Find the answers to these questions and much, much more in this picture-packed introduction to the human body. An ideal first introduction to biology and health, Why do I sleep? explores the human body and the importance of sleep with fun experiments and activities.

Synopsis: Have you ever wondered how your brain sends messages? Do you know what your bones need to grow? Discover all this and more in these fantastic books about the body.

Synopsis: "In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece."-Booklist, starred review.Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976 and the Brooklyn Art Books for Children Award in 1977.

Synopsis: The story teaches children how to become "good Samaritans" by giving to others the things you do not need or you have in excess.

Synopsis: "We wiggle and waggle, squiggle and squirm, Digging in the dirt is the life of a worm.We dig and we sing all day long, Our wiggly, waggly, gardening song." Follow Wiggle and Waggle, two wormy best friends, through five wormy chapters as they dig in the dirt, work hard, and have fun swimming and singing. Beginning readers will dig the simple science facts included at the end of this charming book.

Synopsis: Read and find out about worms and the important work they do in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Crawling through the dirt, worms are hard at work. Worms help the fruit and vegetables we eat by loosening the soil and feeding the plants. Read and find out about these wiggling wonders!This clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, lets readers know about all the important…

Synopsis: Based on the award-winning series from the BBC Climb with monkeys. Swim with dolphins. Take a ride through the incredible Amazon! Featuring simple text and incredible full-color photography, the Planet Earth Reader series connects kids with all the facts they want to know in an easy-to-read format. This installment focuses on the habitat of the Amazon, examining the incredible biodiversity in the most famous rainforest on earth.

Synopsis: Through the course of a difficult season, Ronde learns that his coach is right about football being a mental game, as he tries to fill in as kicker while he and his identical twin, Tiki, help Adam improve his grades.