Synopsis: Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.

Synopsis: Manu, one of five brothers who are the first humans to set foot on Hawaii, is unhappy until he saves the life of a strange creature he calls Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves, and they become fast friends. Includes facts about Hawaii and the unique plants and animals found there.

Synopsis: Hurry the tortoise befriends a monarch butterfly when she stops in his garden in Wichita Falls, Texas, during her migration from Canada to Mexico. Includes facts about monarch butterflies.

Synopsis: Adventurous monkeys have a series of mishaps and escapades involving a bike, a canoe, a restaurant, and a hotel.

Synopsis: An empowering picture book for all kids that demonstrates to children that they can be real-life superheroes and that all kids have what it takes to be brave. Superheroes seek adventure, never give up, and stay calm when others are afraid. Superheroes are brave. But they aren't the only ones.Kids are brave every day. When they are told they are too little, but accomplish something big. When they check for monsters under the bed, just in case.…

Synopsis: 1993 Literacy 2000 Satellites Stage 3 Set B -- Ten Little Caterpillars (P) Written by Avelyn Davidson / Illustrated by Jennifer Lautusi ***ISBN-13: 9780790107240 ***Pages: 16

Synopsis: ONE OF THE most-requested Little Golden Books is back in print! Millions of baby boomers remember little Dan, who stops crying over a scratch as soon as Mother puts a bandage on it. Soon the dolls and teddy bears in Dan’s house are wearing bandages, too. This charming story from the 1950s was so popular that it’s now featured in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection.

Synopsis: The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick for an "umbrella-vator" ride through the understory, canopy, and emergent layers of a tropical rain forest, encountering a host of plants, animals, and native peoples along the way.

Synopsis: Lois Ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, and other facts about trees. "Children will beg to share this book over and over."--American Bookseller

Synopsis: A fun and familiar topic, Animals I See at the Zoo contains simple text and a strong photo-text match throughout that make this series a perfect introduction to reading. Engaging, full-page photographs will capture young readers' attention, while the leveled text clearly explains the features and habits of animals children see at the zoo and find fascinating.