Synopsis: Splat the Cat tries to figure out what the moon is made of in this hilarious I Can Read story from the New York Times bestselling author Rob Scotton. When Splat and Plank disagree about the moon, will Plank's telescope help answer all their questions Splat the Cat and the Cat in the Moon is a Guided Reading Level J and a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Synopsis: From the creators behind The Gruffalo is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship with Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations—a perfect gift for any special occasionWhen a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be…

Synopsis: A hilarious, high-stakes adventure involving crooked casino boats, floating fish, toxic beaches, and one kid determined to get justice. This is Carl Hiaasen's Florida—where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder! You know it's going to be a rough summer when you spend Father's Day visiting your dad in the local lockup.Noah's dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor–which has made…

Synopsis: Water Habitats features breathtaking photographs, detailed illustrations, and text that is easy to read, yet comprehensive. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different types of water habitats, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and swamps. This book also discusses - the differences between saltwater habitats and freshwater habitats - plant and animal life in each water habitat - how animals find food and protect themselves Teacher's…

Synopsis: A timely, award-winning first book on wetlands for young naturalists and conservationists. A classroom favorite!Wetlands are some of the world's most at-risk environments today. In this addition to the award-winning About Habitats series, author and educator Cathryn Sill explores the major attributes of wetlands and demonstrates their remarkable diversity using examples from around the globe.She uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach…

Synopsis: A simple first look at oceans from the creators of the award-winning About Habitats series.In simple, easy-to-understand language, author and educator Cathryn Sill teaches children what oceans are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and why oceans are important.Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed paintings that depict the characteristics of different types of oceans—from the Arctic to the Indian Ocean. A…

Synopsis: Discusses the plants and animals that live in swamps, including caiman, snapping turtles, and water lettuce

Synopsis: In Near One Cattail: Turtles, Logs and Leaping Frogs, vibrant illustrations and rhyming text offer readers of this book a chance to learn about the wetlands and many of the creatures that make their habitat there. Children will gain an appreciation for the world around us through this fun and interesting topic.Anthony Fredericks will explore the inhabitants of these wetlands from a leaping frog to a zip-zipping dragonfly! Teachers will…

Synopsis: The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, eco systems, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of living things and the parts, operation, and roles of vehicles. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the…

Synopsis: Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? Activities that a child can do with leaves and even a list of places known for brilliant fall colors that readers can visit with their families is included. "An informative concept book."—BL.

Synopsis: A young boy creates a summer playhouse by planting sunflowers and saves the seeds to make another house the next year.