Synopsis: 1 told 2and 2 told 3,"I'll race you to the topof the apple tree."One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer.

Synopsis: Late at night around the campfires, Seminole children safely tucked into mosquito nets used to listen to the elders retelling the old stories and legends. The priceless tales of mischievous Rabbit, the Corn Lady, the Deer Girl, and the creatures of the Everglades are all written down and collected here for readers of all ages. This is a portrait of the beliefs and lifeways of the Seminoles of Florida as well as a delightful read for anyone…

Synopsis: Are the turtles really gnomes? Are the dragonflies fairies? Did the evil king really turn the pond dark brown, or is there a scientific reason for the murky water? Journey down the moss-covered path with Esmeralda and her dad as they visit a mysterious pond looking for most amazing sights!Esmeralda and her dad love to visit their enchanted pond deep within a Florida forest. They see animals busily scurrying to and fro, trees and plants growing…

Synopsis: Superbly detailed drawings capture the elusive frog in its watery realm, as it captures its prey with a sticky tongue, feeds its young, and leaps from place to place to escape from predators. The carefully crafted text integrates facts about various aspects of the frog's life cycle into a narrative that informs and entertains. Parents and kids discovering nature together will find this a thought-provoking introduction to the appreciation of a…

Synopsis: From the excitement of arrival to the wonder of taking off -- a picture book that captures in joyous and powerful images all the magic of an airport.

Synopsis: "Late one day I hurried home, Stepping through the wood alone.It was deep and dim; I could barely see.But I thought brave thoughts to comfort me.A Young Skunk heads home through the woods--alone. Or maybe not...Could there be robbers, or pirates, or ghosts, or trappers in the woods? And is our hero brave enough to keep away? With bouncy rhymes, charming art, a subtle counting theme, and a surprise ending, this story will entertain and reassure…

Synopsis: When Sid, his annoying third-grade classmate, ruins Song Lee's origami praying mantis, Horrible Harry plots triple revenge on the troublemaker.

Synopsis: Little Roo and his friends usually have a great time playing together, but not today. They are too busy making fun of each other. When everyone is left in bad moods, Little Roo's wise mother comes up with an idea that might make the threesome make amends.

Synopsis: When Bobby inadvertently gets into a fight with his best friend Holly, their disagreement develops into a boys versus girls war involving their whole fourth-grade class.

Synopsis: Relaunch of the Scholastic Science Readers with brand new covers, photographs, and interior designs. Whales, sharks, and dolphins are just a few of the amazing creatures that live in the sea. From the tiny coral shrimp to the enormous squid, this book is a very simple introduction to ocean life.

Synopsis: For Little Pip, the baby penguin, home is a pebbly nest on the cold Antarctic shore. Mama and Papa always reminds Pip not to wander far, and she never does ... until one day a black, glittery feather leads Pip on a chase far, far from home. As she tries to find her way back to her parents, Pip encounters some friendly animals, a mighty blue whale, a gull, and even a sled dog. But while these animals know where their home is, they do not know…

Synopsis: While searching for the lost treasure of Frogsbottom, Russell the sheep discovers treasure of a different sort.

Synopsis: Splat the cat is worried that he has not been good enough to deserve a visit and a present from Santa Claus.

Synopsis: After his mother explains why his classmate is not returning to school, she teaches Chester Raccoon how to make a memory.

Synopsis: Curious George loves a good windy day. There are many things he can practice flying--like a kite. Now if only he doesn't get carried away!

Synopsis: Curious George wanted to ride the roller coaster, but he was too short. He tried to grow taller, and thought he had, but discovered that his measuring tools were not accurate.

Synopsis: A girl describes how she spent a summer observing the bats around and inside her house and what she discovered about their characteristics and behavior. By the creators of Dancing with Manatees. Original.

Synopsis: A dialogue between two speakers, one of whom must keep insisting on an interest in the color red, introduces that hue as well as green, blue, yellow, and others.