Synopsis: A book that tells how turtles survive with the help of protection programs. Sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society, Manteo, NC. Illustrated by James Melvin.

Synopsis: This is the wall, my grandfather's wall. On it are the names of those killed in a war, long ago. "A father and his young son have come to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to find the name of the grandfather the little boy never knew. They share the sadness as well as the pride of having Grandpa's name there. This moving account is beautifully told from a young child's point of view." (The Horn Book, starred review). "Himler's intense, quiet…

Synopsis: Invites readers to learn about the White House with President Woodrow G. Washingtail and his family as they live, work, and play alongside the human President of the United States. Reprint.

Synopsis: Alfred E. Elf thinks it's high time Santa face the fax, weave a web, dish the disk--and welcome the new millennium in high-tech style! But what happens when the computer crashes and there's a huge elf error? Illustrations.

Synopsis: Never ride your elephant to school. And if you need to be convinced, boy, do you need to read this book! It's not that the elephant is such a troublesome or unruly one, it's just that his natural exuberance combined with his rather distinctive size pose some very particular problems. Imagine an elephant sitting in a school desk, climbing rope in gym class, or playing tether ball at recess and you'll see what we mean!The team who warned you Never…

Synopsis: Little ones will love learning about Thanksgiving in Tanya Lee Stone's newest shaped alphabet book. Join in as the elementary school puts on a play that tells the true story of the first Thanksgiving. Rhyming couplets that flow through the alphabet help kids celebrate everything from Harvest to Pilgrims to Turkey.

Synopsis: Shared reading and writing. Encourages early positive interactions between adult and child, which encourages the learner's questions and engage their curiosity. Age range: 4-9 year olds. Provides thorough coverage of the Literacy Strategy requirements for Foundation (P1), Year 1 (P2), and Year 2 (P3). Can also be used with Year 3 (P4). 48.2cm tall by 36.6cm wide. Published 1983. 16 pages.

Synopsis: Learn the story of the Pilgrims in this picture book that's a perfect read-a-long!From the dangerous voyage across the Atlantic to the first harsh winter to the delicious Thanksgiving feast, all the excitement and wonder of the Pilgrims' first year in America is captured in this vivid retelling for the youngest historians. Colorful and appealing illustrations bring history to life!

Synopsis: What is large (or small), bright yellow, and filled with students? School Bus!Climb aboard and let Donald Crews take you to school -- and home again.

Synopsis: An interesting and nose-wrinkling collection of true food facts from around the world and throughout history.How about a nice dish of Colonial Squirrel Pie with a side of milkweed shoots? If that doesn’t grab you, you might think about trying some Garbage Stew, just like they made in medieval England. But if you’re feeling a little tired and need a boost, your best bet is roasted spiders. They’ve got three times the protein of cooked beef. (Is…