Synopsis: Lily loved recess. Then along came Rosie Ross, Recess Boss. Will Lily ever enjoy recess again? In this book, beginning readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 can join Lily as she learns positive ways to solve a problem on her own. This illustrated picture book series features social/emotional issues as plot drivers. Youngsters are introduced to a variety of experiences, while caregivers are given a jumping off point for discussing and guiding…

Synopsis: “Together, Rockliff and Bruno make the scientific method seem exciting, and kids interested in science and history will likely be, well, mesmerized.” — Booklist (starred review)When American inventor Benjamin Franklin arrives in Paris, he is upstaged by a compelling and enigmatic figure: Dr. Mesmer. In elaborately staged shows, Mesmer has Parisians believing he can control a magic force that changes the taste of water, cures illness, and…

Synopsis: Written by the son of a career officer, this book explores the branches of the Armed Services and speaks from the heart about the honor, privileges and sacrifices of military families everywhere. Children will discover why drill sergeants have to be so tough, what it means to be patriotic and why we need Special Forces such as the Navy SEALS, the Green Berets and the Army Rangers. H is for Honor also explains why the annual Army/Navy football…

Synopsis: 440 Animal Sayings a Little Bird Told Me. An amusing and informative collection of animal sayings.

Synopsis: Who knew math could be so fun? These eighteen zany rhyming riddles involve addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication to calculate everything from poodle weights to travel time. And for anyone who's stumped, the answers are included in mirror -writing below each riddle. J. Patrick Lewis's clever rhymes and kid-friendly illustrations by bestselling illustrator Frank Remkiewicz add up to a thoroughly engaging book that will inspire even the…

Synopsis: The At Your Fingertips series places children at the center of our exciting and colorful world. Each uniquely shaped book contains beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts. SPACE launches youngsters on a fabulous voyage through the universe, where they will get a close-up view of Earth, the moon, the sun, and the rest of our solar system.

Synopsis: The first in a line of Animal Rescues chapter books, Dog Finds Lost Dolphins is a tale you'll not soon forget. In this charming and awe-inspiring story you'll meet Cloud, the black lab with a nose for rescue. She's the only dog certified to sniff out stranded dolphins. Cloud can sniff out a dolphin over a mile off the coast of the Florida Keys. She has even become friends with them, waiting on the dock for them to pop up and give her a kiss.…

Synopsis: These bunnies may look adorable, but there's more than meets the eye! In Rascally Rabbits!, meet some rabbits that cause nothing but trouble, a rescue pup who will eat ANYTHING, and a sneaky bear with a taste for treats. Readers won't stop laughing as they read these hilarious—and completely true!—stories. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.

Synopsis: Introduces ocean creatures through photographs and brief text that describe one animal for each letter of the alphabet.

Synopsis: Text and photographs present information about seals and whales.

Synopsis: Let's play in the forest while the wolf is not around, sing the animals in the forest. Wolf, are you there? I am putting on my underpants, Wolf answers. As Duck, Bunny, Moose, Beaver, and others play between the trees, Wolf continues getting dressed: undershirt, pants, T-shirt, socks, and shoes. By the time he has combed his hair and put on his backpack, Wolf is VERY hungry, and the animals are suddenly VERY afraid. Luckily for the animals, Wolf…

Synopsis: A collection of short poems about different dog breeds.

Synopsis: This bestselling beautifully illustrated edition of the classic Christmas poem about Santa Claus, sugarplums, and reindeer makes the perfect holiday gift for families. Clement C. Moore's timeless Christmas Eve poem comes to life in this New York Times bestselling illustrated edition of The Night Before Christmas. With gorgeous illustrations by award-winning, renowned children's book illustrator Christian Birmingham, this gorgeous oversized…