Synopsis: An introduction to the amazing diversity of plant life, which ranges from giant Redwood trees to tiny water plants. It concentrates on the unusual, the extraordinary and the unexplained and provides a starting point for the study of many aspects of plant life such as feeding habits, pollination, partnerships with insects and ways of surviving heat, drought and gale-force winds--from About this book.

Synopsis: From historic landmarks to natural wonders, the Where Is? series goes on a world tour through our globe’s most exciting places.

Synopsis: Examine the formation and eruption of volcanoes, the damages and benefits of volcanoes, and steps taken to predict eruptions and protect the surroundings.A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects…

Synopsis: A boy baking cookies introduces the senses of sight, touch, sound, smell, and taste.

Synopsis: George and his friend Steve eat all of the honeycomb Betsy was going to use for her report on bees, so they build a beehive to make more.

Synopsis: A new beach version of of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song and favorite series!Format: Paperback book and CD"There was an old lady who swallowed a shell.I don't know why she swallowed the shell.She didn't tell."You won't believe why this old lady swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave! But watch out when she burps, with hilarious results!With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively…

Synopsis: Adri's mama and papa share some of the wisdom they have gained through the years with their eager son. Their words, simple and powerful, are meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world.

Synopsis: Jessica and her best friend Lizzie do everything together. But when Lizzie starts copying words from Jessica’s spelling test, Jessica knows it isn’t right. Then Jessica tries to help Lizzie write a poem for their homework, but Lizzie takes credit for it in class! Jessica doesn’t want to lose her friend, but she can’t take it anymore. What should she do? With simple text and engaging illustrations, young readers will relate to Jessica’s latest…

Synopsis: Now two bestselling books featuring Arthur's irresistible younger sister D.W. are available in a new format -- board books! Little ones can follow D.W. as she makes a big splash in D.W. All Wet and rolls her way through gymnastics class in D.W. Flips! With minimal text, these board books are designed for the youngest readers eager to get their hands on D.W.'s hilarious escapades.

Synopsis: It is time for spring cleaning and the Bear family decides to have a yard sale. Mama Bear goes through the house gathering up all sorts of tattered things - but each tattered thing seems to be someone's favourite tattered thing! Perhaps spring cleaning will just have to wait until next year! Ages 4-8.

Synopsis: A picture book classic from mom-and-daughter creators Anne and Lizzy Rockwell--helping kids begin to explore careers. On Career Day the children in Mrs. Madoff's class take turns introducing special visitors. Every visitor has something interesting to share, and together the class learns all about the different work people do, from writing books, to working in construction to being a veterinarian. In the fourth Mrs. Madoff book, Anne and Lizzy…

Synopsis: In The Dragon of Doom, Moongobble successfully completed his first mighty task -- collecting the Golden Acorns of Alcoona. So now it's time for him to complete the second one. he must bring back a bottle containing the tears of the Weeping Werewolf! But werewolves are scary, dangerous creatures. How can Moongobble, a magician with a good heart but who's not much good at magic, collect the tears without being torn to shreds? Luckily, Edward,…

Synopsis: In this rollicking, book-loving adventure, the children of Triple Creek take charge to keep hope alive and give their town the greatest future of all. From master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker, comes a tribute to the power of books and the children who love them.Everyone in Triple Creek loves TV. Everyone, that is, except for Eli's Aunt Chip, who doesn't even own one. In fact, the townspeople love their TVs so…