Synopsis: Do the folk stories about leprechauns match our ideas about them today? Are there other fairies in Irish tradition? What are the origins of these stories? Why do people believe in leprecahuns and fairies? Find out the answers to these questions and more in "Magic Tree House Research Guide #21: Leprechauns and Irish Folklore, "Jack and Annie's guide to the wee folk of Ireland.

Synopsis: As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new

Synopsis: Who are the Master Builders? Do they have what it takes to stop an evil LEGO(R) tyrant from ending the LEGO world? This all-new Level 1 reader from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of "The LEGO(R) Movie," assembling in February 2014. DK Readers are a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge -- compatible with the framework for teaching literacy.

Synopsis: Discover a thrilling new world of action with the latest 2015 LEGO(R) DC Comics(TM) Super Heroes. Featuring a host of fun characters, DK's new Level 2 reader, "LEGO(R) DC Comics(TM) Super Heroes: Amazing Battles!," showcases some of DC's most notorious villains as they plot yet another evil scheme while dynamic images and scenes and clear text help children to improve their reading skills.

Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Rob Scotton brings readers yet another laugh-out-loud Splat the Cat adventure!When Splat discovers that he has an overdue library book, he fears that he will be locked up in jail! He does whatever he can to avoid the library. But when he has to go there with his family, he is in for a happy surprise. Fans of Splat the Cat will love this hilarious, all-new 8x8 picture book.

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton is back with another story about Splat the Cat, and this time, your favorite frazzled cat has a secret of his own. When Splat overhears his parents planning a trip to Cat Kingdom for his sister's birthday, he's overjoyed. There's just one problem-it's a secret! Can Splat contain his excitement, or will he blow the big secret? Read about Splat's secret-…

Synopsis: In DK Readers L1: The LEGO(R) Batman(TM) Movie, find out about the minifigures, vehicles, and locations of LEGO Batman, while learning to read with support. Perfect for 3-5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary. Copyright (c) 2017 DC Comics. THE LEGO(R) BATMAN MOVIE (c…

Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton is back with another story about Splat the Cat, and this time your favorite frazzled cat is running for office.Splat is thrilled to be elected student-body president, until he discovers not everyone likes his plans. So he thinks big. Real big. So big that pretty soon he s making promises he cannot keep. Can Splat please everyone and also make a difference?Read about Splat s biggest role yet in…

Synopsis: With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this eleventh book in the My Weirdest School series, local ice-cream man Mr. Will is bringing delicious treats to Ella Mentry School! But Dr. Carbles has banned desserts forever and will stop at nothing to ensure that no one breaks the rules.Will A.J. and the gang ever get to enjoy the sweet taste of a push-up pop again?!Perfect for reluctant readers and…

Synopsis: Renowned artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky brings answers to the many questions about owls in this Children's Book-of-the-Month Club selection and CBC/NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. Color illustrations throughout.

Synopsis: Black-and-white illustrations on every spread and a lower reading level than other biographies in this age group makes this a highly accessible biography for upper elementary students.

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Davis uses a potato instead of the traditional turnip in this retelling of a familiar folktale. When the eye of a potato grows into the biggest potato in the world, a farmer must call for reinforcements to pull the vegetable out of the ground.

Synopsis: Based on Raymond Briggs's classic, this beautiful illustrated Step into Reading book describes the exciting things that happen to James and his magical snowman. "From the Trade Paperback edition.

Synopsis: Open this book to any page to begin your exploration. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken. You'll learn why you shouldn't argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet. You'll meet the world's worst singer and the greatest video game player in history. You'll even find an invitation to a…

Synopsis: "A familiar story of differing viewpoints between mother and child is presented in charmingly simple cumulative verse and rebuses. A young boy is packing for a trip to visit his grandmother. He fills a shopping bag with his mitt, cars, space ship, wooden animals, his favorite stuffed rabbit, his pillow, a book a flashlight. But then along comes mom with ideas of her own!....This is a real winner....Great fun."--School Library Journal.

Synopsis: For every student who’s ever worried about spending a lifetime in the third grade and for every teacher who’s faced a class where nobody remembered to bring milk money, these thirty-eight poems capture the excitement, challenge, heartbreak, and wonder of life in elementary school. Through her fresh, lively word pictures, Dakos manages to find surprises in every corner of the school.

Synopsis: Daddies can do lots of things, like bake you a birthday cake, play with you in the park, and take you trick-or-treating. But what do they do best? Mommies can do lots of things, like teach you how to ride a bike, sew a loose button on your teddy bear, and read you a cozy bedtime story. But what do they do best? The answer is made perfectly clear in this irresistible celebration of parents and the everyday things they do.

Synopsis: A young aspiring violinist learns the value of family ties and team spirit in this picture book lushly illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner E.B. Lewis about a down-on-their-luck baseball team and the music that turns their season around.Reginald loves to create beautiful music on his violin. But Papa, manager of the Dukes, the worst team in the Negro National League, needs a bat boy, not a “fiddler,” and traveling with the Dukes doesn’t leave…

Synopsis: On the far side of town, in a big, dark, house, lives a brave little witch. She has heard lots and lots about those scary humans and a holiday they call Halloween, but she has never even seen Halloween for herself. Until one very special Halloween comes along… Perfect for trick-or-treaters of all ages, A Very Brave Witch makes for a playful read-aloud that takes the scariness out of the holiday.

Synopsis: This book is a lively and lyrical story about unlikely neighbors, a goat named Mr. Fact and a pig named Miss Opinion. Miss Opinion shares a flavorful meal with Mr. Fact, attempting to show him that opinions can add spice to his life. This educational children's book uses endearing characters to introduce terms such as objective and subjective by personifying fact and opinion. FREE LESSON PLAN AVAILABLE AT http://papermoonpublications.com/…