Synopsis: With informative diagrams and NASA photography, these fun books inform children about basic astronomy. Each planet, star, or space object is looked at in detail, as are developments in space technology, discoveries and astronomers.

Synopsis: An introduction to the two planets farthest from the Sun, Uranus and Neptune, including what they are made of, their features such as rings and moons, how scientists find out about these planets, and a description of Pluto and other dwarf planets.

Synopsis: Your mission... rocket into space with space Explorer and discover everything you need to know about asteroids, comets, and meteors. Look.. at comets and their tails Learn... about meteor showers around the world Locate... the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter Amazing photographs, labeled diagrams, and stunning artwork Fun activities to help you to understand the mind-boggling facts Glossary to explain new and difficult words Book jacket.

Synopsis: Get ready for fun on the farm with these engaging titles about your favourite farm animals. From pig pens to chicken coops, you'll discover all the facts about farmyard life.

Synopsis: When a monster is born, there are two possibilities... each episode in this comical story presents a choice between absurd alternatives ("Either it sits quietly and does its homework . . . or it eats the Principal"), followed by an equally absurd--and frequently unexpected-- outcome ("If it sites quietly, that's that. But if it eats the Principal, there are two possibilities..."). A subversive and satisfying take on "What if . . . ?" illustrated…

Synopsis: An imposing line of caribou stretches for miles across the frozen tundra of Alaska. The sound of clicking hooves echoes through the air as the herd follows its centuries-old migration route. With their thick coats and their padded, shovel-like hooves, caribou are ideally adapted to their snowbound environment, and this lively children's book explores their habits and habitat--as well as the dangers that await the young and old--along this…

Synopsis: Hurricane . . . just the word brings to mind the power of these natural disasters. Humans watch the news and know of impending arrival. We board up windows and gather supplies. We might huddle in our homes or go inland. Then we wait for the storm to arrive. But what do wild animals do? Do they know when a storm is coming? If so, how do they prepare? This book explains how nine animals sense, react, and prepare for a hurricane. Based on research…

Synopsis: What are stars made of? Where do they come from? What surrounds them in our Solar System? Learn all about the planets and stars with this dazzling series from QED.

Synopsis: What are stars made of? Where do they come from? What surrounds them in our Solar System? Learn all about the planets and stars with this dazzling series from QED.

Synopsis: Go an an adventure with Marvel's wall-crawling superhero, the amazing Spider-Man! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Leveled Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

Synopsis: Matter: Physical Science for Kids from the Picture Book Science series gets kids excited about science! What's the matter? Everything is matter! Everything you can touch and hold is made up of matter--including you, your dog, and this book! Matter is stuff that you can weigh and that takes up space, which means pretty much everything in the world is made of matter. In Matter: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 explore the definition of…

Synopsis: Puppy love is in the air!Chick and Pug are the most dynamic duo around. That is until a new pug named Daisy comes along and sets her sights on the very handsome, very brave Wonder Pug. Chick agrees: every great hero needs a fair maiden by his side. Could Pug be Daisy's knight in shining armor? Maybe, if he ever wakes up from his nap . . .Brimming with the same humor and charm fans have come to love from Chick and Pug, readers will delight in…

Synopsis: In this delightful debut by a talented husband-and-wife team, Mo Romero is a zombie with a deep, dark secret...Mo Romero is a zombie who loves nothing more than growing, cooking, and eating vegetables. Tomatoes? Tantalizing. Peppers? Pure perfection! The problem? Mo's parents insist that their niño eat only zombie cuisine, like arm-panadas and finger foods. They tell Mo over and over that zombies don't eat veggies. But Mo can't imagine a…

Synopsis: A quiet afternoon of blowing bubbles and popping them turns into a Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, (and Helicopters, and Fighter Jets, and Moon Shuttles)-style adventure, as our young protagonist Dewey struggles to pop that one bubble...The Bubble That Got Away. With luminous, breathtaking art from Matt Rockefeller that evokes both epic adventure and the pleasure of a lazy summer day; and a lively, wry, and suspenseful text from veteran picture…

Synopsis: A 2015 Newbery Honor Book Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful and very awkward hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece…

Synopsis: As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world s first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers who never lost sight…

Synopsis: Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks!Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks. A brick may seem like just a simple block, but in groupings of ten, twenty, and more, it can create many impressive structures, from hotels to schools to skyscrapers. Billions of Bricks from Kurt…

Synopsis: Teaches kindness to all people and things. A hilarious, rhyming, read loud book that's perfect for the first or any day of school.The classroom chairs have had enough!You know, sitting's not the only thingthat happens in our seats.Sometimes, a kid sits pretzel-style, and we have to smell their feet!Buy this book for a good laugh, nighttime snuggle, or your favorite teacher.**Warning** This book contains the word 'fart' in it.

Synopsis: Astronomers proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. This engaging book chronicles the beginning of the modern age of astronomy, and then follows later discoveries, including NASA's current missions in space.

Synopsis: In this playful and charmingly illustrated picture book, Bear has so much to give thanks for! What better way for Bear to say thanks than over a nice, big dinner? Bear decides to throw a feast! One by one, Bear’s friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one problem: Bear’s cupboards are bare! What is he to do?