Synopsis: In this poignant middle grade contemporary debut that New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate calls "by turns heartbreaking and heart-healing," Evan Griffith beautifully captures all the tenderness and uncertainty that come with caring for family, friends, and the natural world. Peter and his best friend, Tommy, have a goal for their last summer before middle school: finish their Discovery Journal, a catalog of the wildlife…

Synopsis: The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague are back with another playful dinosaur tale--this time about a sick dinosaur child who catches the flu and must go to the doctor.What if a dinosaur catches the flu?Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"?Does he drop dirty tissues all over the floor?Does he fling his medicine out of the door?Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty…

Synopsis: Froggy is going to the doctor for a checkup, and he's feeling a little nervous. "What if the doctor wants to give me a shot?" he thinks. He worries as he dresses and then he can't sit still in the waiting room. Finally, it's time to go in and change for his exam, but . . . OOOPS! He's forgotten his underwear! And that's just the beginning of Froggy's hilarious doctor visit that ends reassuringly with a gold star and a lollipop.

Synopsis: Charlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. Now our favorite bacon-loving dog is back in this new I Can Read story! Mama knows something's wrong with Charlie the Ranch Dog when he's not even hungry for bacon! So they're off to see Dr. Jan. Even though Charlie is nervous about his visit to the doctor, he's not half as scared as…

Synopsis: Zap! Zip! Zoop! Froggy’s back!   Spring is finally here, and Froggy can’t wait to go on a bike trip with his dad. But first he needs to find his bicycle helmet, butterfly net, and trading cards—will Froggy get on the road before sunset? With kid-pleasing sound effects and punchy illustrations, Let Go, Froggy! Is the perfect choice for the read-aloud crowd.   “A fun-for-all, tongue-tangling, giggle-getting, rousing read-aloud. . . . Should be a…

Synopsis: In Stronger Than Steel, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders, and transgenic alfalfa, silkworm silk, and goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strengthen parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an…

Synopsis: Golden Books' dynamic series is the Only complete literacy program on the market. This program offers books at five levels, or Miles, that accompany children from their first attempts at reading and writing to successfully reading and writing on their own.-- Mirrors current teaching methods-- Fiction and nonfiction-- High-interest stories and kid-picked topics

Synopsis: Bobbi Katz and Steve Bjorkman created LOTS OF LICE and GERMS! GERMS! GERMS! and team up once again in this hilarious Level 3 Science Hello Reader! that teaches children about tooth decay.Meet your guests. / We're called bacteria. / Your mouth is our cafeteria.In this witty, easy-to-read story, children learn what bacteria is, how it causes tooth decay, and how they can fight against it. Told from the point of view of the bacteria, the fact-…

Synopsis: It's nap time for Little Sister, but she isn't sleepy. What will Mom do? Little ones who don't like to nap will enjoy this sweet Little Critter story about nap time! Perfect for children ages 3-7!Little Sister does not want to take a nap. She is not tired at all. She tries to rest, but she is hungry and thirsty. Little Sister will learn that Mom knows best in this adorable picture book. It’s perfect for naptime or bedtime reads!

Synopsis: When Amelia’s mom gives her a journal for her birthday, she finally has a place to share her truest feelings at last!Nine-year-old Amelia’s mother gives her a blank notebook to write down her thoughts and tells her it will make her feel better. Why would a dumb notebook make me feel better, Amelia thinks. The only thing that will make Amelia feel better is going back to old house, her old school, and her old friends. Amelia does not—do you hear…

Synopsis: “Sutton’s large-scale illustrations help children to visualize microorganisms and processes that are too small to see. . . . A handsome and rewarding picture book.” — Booklist (starred review)All around the world—in the sea, in the soil, in the air, and in your body—there are living things so tiny that millions could fit on an ant’s antenna. They’re busy doing all sorts of things, from giving you a cold and making yogurt to eroding mountains and…

Synopsis: Offers young readers information about their teeth, including how to care for them properly.

Synopsis: An early reader on the benefits of fire and fire safety explains how fire is used for such good purposes as cooking and lighting up birthday cake but cautions youngsters about the dangers of fire out of control. Original.

Synopsis: Throughout the day, children greet the sun, the breeze, their breakfasts, their school, and all the other large and small sights which they encounter.

Synopsis: Students will learn about the exciting aspects of a given job from the point of view of a professional in the field. Original, dynamic photographs illustrate text exactly to ensure young readers' comprehension.

Synopsis: Everything you always wanted to know about health -- from head to toe! This Rookie Read-About "RM" ... series encourages practicing good habits to maintain good health, while stressing the importance of prevention. The series discusses the relationship of each topic to the body, highlighting the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin, blood cells, and other important parts.

Synopsis: From the beloved creator of the Baby-Sitters Club comes this New York Times bestselling novel about a neurodiverse girl and the dog she loves, soon to be a feature film starring Paul Rudd and Jeremy Sisto.Rose Howard is obsessed with homonyms. She's thrilled that her own name is a homonym, and she purposely gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Not everyone…

Synopsis: This true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face is perfect for fans of Wonder—now with exclusive paperback content!   When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs. Surgeons removed the tumor and made him a new nose from one of his toes.  Amazingly, he survived—with a face that would never be the same.   Strangers stared at him, kids called him names, and…

Synopsis: The story of Ashley Martin, a cancer patient, written by her classmates after her death at the age of ten.

Synopsis: At Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic in the New Forest in England, Mandy has to save the horses from a terrible accident on Christmas Eve.