Synopsis: This fun and fact-filled book answers kids' commonly-asked questions about the sun with a story about two kids and a purple cat. A simple hands-on experiment demonstrating how the Earth orbits the sun completes this gentle introduction of astronomy. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Children take electricity and other energy sources for granted, until one day their community has a power blackout. They come to realize that in lighting homes and keeping houses warm, we are using up natural resources that can't be easily replaced. If we fail to save energy, a time may come when our homes will always be cold and dark.Part of every child's development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids…

Synopsis: A Spanish and English book to teach kids about fruits and vegetables on shopping trips to the Farmers Market and the Grocery Store.

Synopsis: "A cheeky boy won't help with the chores. But when he gets into a sticky situation, the townsfolk are quick to rally around. Droll, vibrantly hued pictures complement the hilarious narration" Cf. Our choice, 2001.

Synopsis: From the lens of expert animal photographer and New York Times bestselling author Carli Davidson, an adorable cast of canine characters star in this doggone delightful tribute to everyone's favorite idioms, from "working like a dog" to "the dog days of summer." These endearing and hilarious images are sure to make any animal enthusiast smile in "two shakes of a dog's tail!"

Synopsis: Join in the fast-paced adventures of Piper the Hyper Mouse in Mark Lowry's best-selling children's series. Little ones will love this mischievous little mouse as he struggles to fall asleep in Nighttime Is Just Daytime with Your Eyes Closed. Not until Papa explains that God gave us a wonderful gift in sleep -- called dreams -- does Piper discover that he can see things in his sleep he could never see while awake. In Piper's Night Before…

Synopsis: With bright, detailed images, this wordless book introduces children to the way plants grow. Beginning readers will be encouraged to create a story of their own with this picture book that supports early childhood literacy and introduces them to life science concepts.

Synopsis: Early readers learn about wings, wing anatomy, and animal flight in this descriptive nonfiction reader that features informational text, vivid photos, and a glossary to support instruction.

Synopsis: Go outside and see what winter means to the earth and its animals.

Synopsis: Introduces the life cycle of a ladybug, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult ladybug.

Synopsis: Introduces The Life Cycle Of A Spider, Describing How It Hatches, Develops, Spins Webs, And Feeds.

Synopsis: Explains in simple terms some of the work that paramedics do.

Synopsis: Explore how volcanoes are formed and what causes an eruption in this engaging and fascinating nonfiction reader. Featuring bright, vivid photos, explanatory diagrams, informational text, and stimulating facts, this fascinating title engages readers in the scientific and natural causes behind volcanoes and their eruptions.

Synopsis: Describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various insects, including the beetle, moth, and cockroach.

Synopsis: When ostracized by the barnyard animals, the ugly duckling spends an unhappy year until he grows into a beautiful swan.