Synopsis: Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. DK Biography: Benjamin Franklin tells the story of the famous statesman's remarkable life, from his early childhood and upbringing through his scientific experiments, his politically active years in the U.S. and France, to his death and legacy. Supports the Common Core…

Synopsis: Loaded with archival photographs and amazing facts, the DK Biography series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. DK Biography: Harriet Tubman tells the story of the famous abolitionist, from her childhood as a slave on a Maryland plantation, to her dramatic escape, to her tireless work as an organizer of the Underground Railroad. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Synopsis: Young children can learn all about dinosaurs by doing puzzles, quizzes, and educational projects, in this discovery book that makes learning fun.

Synopsis: This edition of Beatrix Potter's beloved tale of Peter Rabbit wears a fresh new design. Five famous Peter Rabbit stories are accompanied by enchanting artwork from award-winning illustrator Charles Santore. Kids and adults will cherish the classic tales of Peter Rabbit, Mr. Jeremy Fisher, Benjamin Bunny, Two Bad Mice, and the Flopsy Bunnies.

Synopsis: Includes titles: Giants Alive; Kermy and Pepper; Very Unusual Pets; The Pet Show; and At Home on a Coral Reef.

Synopsis: With inspiring and educational stories, Scholastic's Hello Reader series caters to the spectrum of reading abilities among beginning readers. My First Hello Readers use basic words to reinforce phonics and sight vocabulary. The books at this level offer punch-out flash cards plus six additional pages of skill-building activities. Levels 1 - 4 combine a greater vocabulary and longer sentence length. Each book has an introductory letter from an…

Synopsis: At this level the Readers introduce more complex sentence structures and increased vocabulary. Archive photos and detailed illustrations make the stories exciting for children to read on their own.

Synopsis: Full-color photos. Take a look at the evolution, anatomy, and behavior ofthose fabulous felines--how they were revered by the ancient Egyptians and thenreviled during the Middle Ages, why they nearly always land on their feet whenthey fall, and how the most cuddly house cat resembles its fiercest wildrelative. "This is a browser's delight that will also appeal to the seriousreader seeking facts about cats."--(starred) "Science Books &; Films. "

Synopsis: A boy from a small Italian province, Andretti grew up to become an American race-track icon. This biography examines the struggles and successes that have marked Andretti's life, from his family's harrowing experiences during World War II to his emotional triumphs upon winning national racing championships.

Synopsis: This winning combination of vivid photographs and informative, inspiring text is the companion volume to the extraordinary surprise hit film deemed "Irresistible" by Entertainment Weekly. Timed perfectly for the holidays and the November release of the DVD! Read the incredible, endearing story of the Emporer penguins' yearly Antarctic odyssey and the long months of endurance, self-sacrifice and love as they raise a new generation of chicks.

Synopsis: Maybe it's truth, or maybe it's legend. But folks say that there wasn't anything that Annie Oakley couldn't shoot, from the flame on a candle to the center of a playing card. And -- Yee Haw -- she was just warming up for the hard stuff! (Who do you think put the craters on the moon, anyway?)Illustrated with newcomer Scott Goto's bold, expressive illustrations and told with a gusto that would have made Annie herself proud, this inspiring, tongue-…

Synopsis: Baby pandas abound as readers learn how they live and grow.Science expert Sandra Markle bumps up the cuteness factor in this adorable photo essay featuring the eight panda pairs that were born during a baby boom at China's Wolong Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center in 2005. Basic counting skills combine with panda facts to introduce readers to numbers and these cuddly cubs, from the moment they were born to the time they started climbing…

Synopsis: "My Name is Buddy. I am a dog. I am also a detective." Buddy is in the school library and kids are taking turns reading with him. While Buddy listens to a ghost story, he hears rustling in the shelves behind him. He turns to look, but doesn't see anyone back there. He hears a book fall. Something smells strange. Not human...not canine, not like anything Buddy has ever smelled before. Could it maybe be the school ghost Buddy has heard so much…