Synopsis: Filled with archival photographs and amazing facts, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. The series now features a refreshed design, taking the series' original look in a more modern direction. DK Biography: Thomas Edison tells the story of the famous inventor, from his childhood as an "addled" student, to his reign as the "Wizard of Menlo Park," where he developed…

Synopsis: Welcome aboard our spinning Earth as it travels on its immense journey around the Sun. Bring a bowl--and come along! Help collect the ingredients for a cake as big as a year, and see how every circle around the Sun . . . equals one. One what? One birthday cake! For fifteen years, On the Day You Were Born has been the classic book to welcome new babies into the world. Now, this jubilant companion celebrates every year thereafter in the life of a…

Synopsis: Can you make an ice cube disappear? Put it on a hot sidewalk. It melts into water and then vanishes! The ice cube changes from solid to liquid to gas. This Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating exploration of the three states of matter.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book features rich vocabulary and uses simple, fun diagrams to explain the difference between solids, liquids and gases. This book…

Synopsis: Full-color photos. The beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils, and gemstones are shown in page after page of vivid photos. "Most ofthe text is in captions for the profuse and excellent color illustrations.Accurate, authoritative, and clear."-- "Bulletin, Center for Children'sBooks." "Both a student and browser/hobbyist's delight."-- "Booklist. "

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.

Synopsis: Sledding, splashing, catching fireflies, picking pumpkins--from January to December, each month brings a new adventure.

Synopsis: If you were a snake, you could . . . sleep all winter! grow as long as a school bus! swallow your food whole! crawl out of your skin! Featuring stunning full-color photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, this is the latest title in an exciting I Can Read Book series that takes readers into the amazing world of animals.

Synopsis: In Kate Hoefler's realistic and poetic picture book debut about the wide open West, the myth of rowdy, rough-riding cowboys and cowgirls is remade. A timely and multifaceted portrayal reveals a lifestyle that is as diverse as it contrary to what we've come to expect.

Synopsis: Children's Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation!Completely redesigned for today's young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know.The new, dynamic True Books design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format-- a readable and attractive typeface-- large, bold, and brilliant full-color…

Synopsis: How are satellites launched into orbit? Does gravity affect plants? What causes the feeling of weightlessness? Janice VanCleave's Gravity includes 20 simple and fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about gravity, plus dozens of additional suggestions for developing your own science fair projects. Learn about gravity and speed with a simple experiment using marbles and a ruler; about…

Synopsis: Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Synopsis: PLANETS guides beginning readers on a journey of exploration through the solar system, showing how planets were formed, their attraction to stars, moons, and satellites, and how we humans explore our space neighborhood--the Milky Way galaxy--and beyond. A companion digital book poses evidence-based questions through fun Q & A, matching games, writing activities, and vocabulary "slams" that test the reader's comprehension.

Synopsis: Black-and-white illustrations on every spread and a lower reading level than other biographies in this age group makes this a highly accessible biography for upper elementary students.

Synopsis: Who knew feet were so interesting--and fun! In a lively guessing game format, find out why the feet of tree frogs, and those of eight other animals, are perfectly adapted to their habitats. Illustrated with brightly detailed paintings, Who Has These Feet? is a simple, informative text that will have children looking at feet in a whole new way.

Synopsis: Everything you ever wanted to know about ladybugs— and why they're crucial to our environment. When you think of a ladybug, you might picture a little red beetle with seven black spots on its back—but did you know there are thousands of types of ladybugs, spread across the world? With her signature combination of simple text, clear illustrations, and simple diagrams, Gail Gibbons explores the world of ladybugs.  These small beetles live on six…

Synopsis: Sneakers saw something. It was yellow and pink on the outside.... Then he crept up to it and peeked in. On Sneakers' first trip to the seaside, his curious paws find surprises in the sand. There's a mischievous crab, playful shrimp, and a shell that echoes the roar of the ocean. The lyrical prose of Margaret Wise Brown, beloved author of Goodnight Moon, and the masterful miniaturist paintings of Anne Mortimer perfectly capture the spirit and…

Synopsis: Did you know that dolphins . . . are small whales! can live in rivers! whistle to one another! are sometimes pink! Featuring outstanding full-color photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Dolphins! is the latest title in an award-winning I Can Read Book series that takes readers into the amazing world of animals.

Synopsis: Has the excitement of the total solar eclipse sparked interest in the sun, moon, and stars in your home or classroom? The Sun and the Moon should not be missed! Recommended by Brightly.com in 2017 as a favorite book for kids about astronomy: "This book even has a glossary and science experiments to offer kids a hands-on learning experience."The sun is out in the day and always has a circle shape. The moon’s shape seems to change and you can…

Synopsis: Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific!Kids will love to see the magic of metamorphosis with Victoria Kann’s Pinkalicious and the Little Butterfly, an 8x8 illustrated storybook.Pinkalicious is so excited when Miss Penny brings monarch caterpillars to class. She makes friends with one and watches as it turns into a pinkamazing butterfly!

Synopsis: "New illustrations and some text revision update this 1965 basic introduction to the skin and its functions. Four children take turns presenting different aspects of the skin, such as pigment and melanin, cuts and healing, fingerprints, and the sense of touch."—SLJ.