Synopsis: Here's a fact-filled, funny, and informative book that contains everything kids--and grown-ups--would ever want to know about the $500 million industry that is bubble gum. From the gum the Native Americans chewed to bubble gum's role in American history and the lowdown on the newest trends and brands, Bubblemania presents a fascinating compendium of bubble gum lore.

Synopsis: In ancient Egypt, Mutemwia the slave girl befriends Pharaoh and becomes his trusted counsel, but she is not free. Will Pharaoh grant this greatest gift to his dearest friend?

Synopsis: Tomie dePaola's glorious paintings are as luminous as the farolitos that light up on the Plaza in Santa Fe for the procession of Las Posadas, the tradition in which Mary and Joseph go from door to door seeking shelter at the inn on Christmas Eve.This year Sister Angie, who is always in charge of the clebration, has to stay home with the flu, and Lupe and Roberto, who are to play Mary and Joseph, get caught in a snowstorm. But a man and a woman…

Synopsis: Orion is very scared of the dark—until Dark decides to pay him a visit!Orion is scared of a lot of things, but most of all he’s scared of the dark. So one night the Dark decides to take Orion on an adventure. Emma Yarlett’s second picture book combines her incredible storytelling and artwork with die-cut pages that bring the Dark to life.

Synopsis: Discover the secrets and myths about animal communication. Do animals have sounds and signals that convey their thoughts to each other? How do they warn others of danger? These and other fascinating facts are revealed in Animals Exposed! The Truth About Animal Communication.

Synopsis: "The space shuttle program ended a remarkable 30-year career of moving people from Earth to space, and back again. What's even more remarkable? The story of space exploration from its early beginnings to the present, and plans for the future!"--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: Examines the physical and social characteristics of dogs and cats as dogs and cats would explain it.

Synopsis: Miss Daisy's unusual teaching methods surprise her second grade students, especially reluctant learner A.J.

Synopsis: Iggy Pig and his friends play in the snow.

Synopsis: Make way for the Goodness Gorillas! These self-appointed kindness-spreaders are turning their classroom, their families, and their whole community topsy-turvy with good deeds! Peter sharpens all his classmates' pencils for them...Jessica pulls out a mat for everyone in her gymnastics class...Tina packs up her old toys and gives them to a charity...the whole group cleans up the neighborhood park. But the Goodness Gorillas are about to face their…

Synopsis: Cole and his ninja team discover the secret nest of the evil Fangpyres -- only to find out the shocking secrets of the Serpentine! Continuing the all-new Ninjago 2012 storylines with new villains and heroes.

Synopsis: Ree Drummond, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pioneer Woman Cooks series of books, and her lovable hound Charlie create their own fun kind of classroom in Charlie Goes to School.With expressive illustrations by Diane deGroat, a delicious recipe from Ree Drummond, and the hilarious antics of Charlie, this hardcover picture book makes an excellent gift.Charlie the Ranch Dog may be top dog, but he's ready to share his skills—and his…

Synopsis: Thirteen stripes- Fifty stars- And hundreds of AMAZING facts about the U.S.A.! Can you guess the names of the ten states below? 1. I have the highest waterfalls in North America. 2. I am the smallest state. 3. I am the largest state. 4. I have produced the most presidents of the United States. 5. I was the first to become a state. 6. I was the last to become a state. 7. I have the "Gateway to America." 8. I have the most kids under age ten. 9.…

Synopsis: Little Critter: Just Big Enough, written and illustrated in full color by bestselling author Mercer Mayer, offers a gentle but important lesson about bullying. In this 8x8 paperback, Little Critter is being bullied. Bigger kids steal his seat on the bus, eat his cupcakes, and won’t let him play football with them. Little Critter decides he has to get bigger, too. So he stuffs himself with vegetables, exercises until he’s exhausted, and turns…