Synopsis: The road is just a trace through the woods, but folks have been traveling it thousands of years. Each turn of the page reveals who and what preceded a young boy and his mother walking there, his questions and her answers leading them back through grandparents, Indians, buffalo, woolly mammoths, and fish, to the sea itself. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Sheltered in the dense tropical Ituri Forest of Zaire is one of the most diverse communities of life on earth -- clusters of human inhabitants and a fantastic array of animal life including bongos, okapis, chimpanzees and other primates, duikers, forest elephants, vipers, and many more.

Synopsis: Meet renowned inventor Thomas Edison!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book presents the life and accomplishments of the…

Synopsis: Is this poetry? Math? A brainteaser? Yes! It's all that and more. The poet J. Patrick Lewis has reimagined classic poems--such as Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" and Langston Hughes's "April Rain Song"--and added a dash of math. Between the silly parodies and the wonderfully wacky art, kids will have so much fun figuring out the puzzles, they won't guess they're learning! Answers appear unobtrusively on each page, and engaging information about…

Synopsis: From the author-illustrator team of I'M BIG ENOUGH comes this new story about doing what you always thought you couldn't.Otto is an otter who can do many things. But there's one thing he can't do: swim. Little by little, and with a some help from his big sister, Otto gets the courage--and the practice-- to splash and tumble in the water with his friends.The story and illustrations will encourage kids, showing them that if they take it step-by-…

Synopsis: Forces of Nature will answer ALL of your questions about weather-everything from thunderous storms to earthquakes, blizzards, hurricanes, and more! Featuring a foil cover and packed with EXCLUSIVE full-color images from The Weather Channel, this book shows exactly how wild weather forms, what it can do, and how to prepare and survive the forces of nature that can strike our planet with tips from The Weather Channel experts.

Synopsis: See how puppies dress for Halloween.

Synopsis: Now in paperback - an important moment in history is presented in a cumulative format, accessible to the youngest readers. In 1955, a young woman named Rosa Parks took a big step for civil rights when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white passenger. The bus driver told her to move. Jim Crow laws told her to move. But Rosa Parks stayed where she was, and a chain of events was set into motion that would eventually change the course…

Synopsis: A Guide to Rocks and Minerals is a Reference text covering Geography and Science themes for Year 4. It is part of Four Corners, the most visually compelling series of cross-curricular books to motivate all readers from 4 to 11.

Synopsis: Skeletons INSIDE and OUT is an Information text covering Art and Design and Science themes for Year 4. It is part of Four Corners, the most visually compelling series of cross-curricular books to motivate all readers from 4 to 11.

Synopsis: Introduces basic facts about the human body with instructions for related experiments and projects.

Synopsis: "Tired of the cold and snow, Winnie the Witch casts a spell that changes winter into summer. But that's her big mistake..."--from p. [4] of cover.

Synopsis: Students will be fascinated to learn about the Kitti Hog-nosed Bat that weighs less than a penny and the 20 million bats of Bracken Cave, Texas, that eat 250 tons of insects every night! This interactive animal kit includes instructions for making bat puppets, experiments with echolocation, and more.

Synopsis: I WAS THERE is an innovative, award-winning series that brings history’s most fascinating stories to life for young readers. Engrossing narrative is woven through colourfully illustrated andinformative spreads, maps, diagrams and sidebars.

Synopsis: An account of George Washington's many adventures as he helped establish our nation.

Synopsis: A noted marine biologist and the scientist responsible for the discovery of the Titanic describes the sinking of the great ocean liner and the search for, and discovery of the wreck of the ship

Synopsis: Illustrations and brief text capture the dramatic moments of a sudden storm.

Synopsis: While attending a Seminole Indian celebration, a black family watches and joins in several exciting dances.

Synopsis: Electron micrographs create a dramatic journey into the blood, skin, bone, muscle, and nerves of the human body, magnifying the tiniest cells millions of times. This book features a big trim size, full-color electron micrographs throughout, and Vicki Cobb's signature kid-friendly text. Original.

Synopsis: Now available in paperback, here is Dr. Martin Luther King's iconic speech, which defined the American civil rights movement, illustrated by a Caldecott Medal-winning, New York Times-bestselling illustrator.On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's…