Synopsis: The happy home life of Socks, the cat, is disrupted by the addition of a new baby to the household.

Synopsis: High-interest story about Christmas for the preschooler to Grade 1.

Synopsis: Ruby Bridges was born during the time of segregation in the South. In 1960, she made history when she attended an all-white school. Follow her story and learn why we still celebrate her courage today.

Synopsis: Takes a look at all forty-three United States Presidents--the great things they accomplished, the mistakes they made, and the silly events in their lives.

Synopsis: From Anishinabe artists making birch bark bowls to Zuni elders saying prayers for the day that is done, the diversity of Native American cultures is simply presented in this unique alphabet book. Striking full-color paintings depict Native Americans living in harmony with their environment.

Synopsis: This heartwarming picture book by the creators of I LOVE YOU, STINKY FACE reveals what every parent is most thankful for. A perfect bedtime story for every day -- and especially for Thanksgiving!When a little girl asks her mom what her "most thankful thing ever" is, Mom turns the question into a fun trip down memory lane. Turning the pages of Mom's photo album, they discover many wonderful moments in Mom's life, from summer camp to winning a…

Synopsis: Leapin' lizards! Kids have always been fascinated by reptiles, both living and extinct. Now they'll learn all about lizards that lived with the dinosaurs and still roam the earth today. With clear, simple text and bright, bold artwork, this Level 3 Penguin Young Reader is perfect for the home and classroom!

Synopsis: Discusses the network of groups and individuals throughout Ohio and the New England states who aided slaves escaping from their captivity during the nineteenth century.

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: A class's new teacher, who leads the children in a number of very popular activities, turns out to be a gorilla.

Synopsis: Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, The Invention of Hugo Cabret and The Marvels, which together with Wonderstruck, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!In this groundbreaking tour de force, Caldecott Medalist and bookmaking pioneer Brian Selznick sails into uncharted territory and takes readers on an awe-inspiring journey. Ben and Rose secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known.…

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

Synopsis: Fabulous photographs, eye-catching design, and simple rhyming text constitute this Level 1 reader about the fascinating lives of polar animals! Now in paperback with foil on the cover!"I'm a seal.See my smooth skin.My flippers help mesteer and swim."This nonfiction easy reader has simple, rhyming text and close-up photography of polar bears, penguins, walruses, arctic foxes, seals, and more! The text is written in easy-to-read rhymes and is…

Synopsis: A collection of gripping true-life accounts of children struggling through and surviving the Holocaust. By her ninth birthday, Halina Litman understood what her Jewish faith meant to the German occupiers of her town: death. Would she be able to escape? Follow Halina's gripping story, along with other incredible, true-life accounts of children in the Holocaust.These survivors put up secret resistance, used false identities, and deceived the…

Synopsis: Jerry can't wait to explore the dark, spooky old cave he found down by the beach. Then the other kids tell him a story. A story about a ghost who is three hundred years old. A ghost who comes out when the moon is full. A ghost . . . who lives deep inside the cave! Jerry knows it's just another silly made-up ghost story . . . isn't it?!It's our fifteenth fan-favorite companion to R.L. Stine's blockbuster Goosebumps HorrorLand series. Now with all…

Synopsis: Let's face it, kids love to ask and answer questions, which is why the Scholastic True or False series is packed full of fun questions like "Do thunderstorms always have thunder and lightning?" and "Can all birds fly?" Kids will read the question on the right-hand page and then flip it over to find out the answer. It's the truth--the Scholastic True or False series is a hit!

Synopsis: Read all about Clifford's BIG ideas! Classic Clifford reissued! It only takes a little to BE BIG! Clifford's going on a trip with Emily Elizabeth's class to a science park and an aquarium. In true Clifford style, he gets into a few scrapes. Seeing a dinosaur skeleton, he decides to try one of the bones. Curious about a pool at the aquarium, Clifford sticks his nose in the water! But Clifford saves the day when he helps a baby whale return to the…

Synopsis: Teeny tiny animals that are totally adorable! Everyone knows kids love animals. Kids also love tiny things. So an adorable book about tiny animals is a perfect combination! There are all sorts of itty bitty animals out there: dogs, pigs, frogs, lizards, and more! Each one is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and cute enough to melt your heart.

Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer, Blue Balliett, comes an all-new Calder mystery.THE PIECESThirteen extremely valuable pieces of art have been stolen from one of the most secretive museums in the world. A Vermeer has vanished. A Manet is missing. And nobody has any idea where they and the other eleven artworks might be . . . or who might have stolen them. THE PLAYERSCalder, Petra, and Tommy are no strangers to heists and…