Synopsis: After battling deadly space piranhas in Sector 7 of the Cosmos, Rocket and Groot crash-land on a planet made up of strip malls, maniacal robots bent on customer service, and killer toilets - yes, killer toilets! Told through the eyes of Rocket, the Adventures of Rocket and Groot will feature simple black-and-white drawing throughout, as Rocket uses a space stylus to express his adventures, visually, while Veronica, their space recording…

Synopsis: Explores the world of nocturnal animals, including the lynx, owl, raccoon, bat and tarantula. Explains why some animals are nocturnal instead of diurnal, how nocturnal animals see at night, how nocturnal animals communicate and where night creatures go during the daytime.

Synopsis: A collection of 25 books are featured with instructions on how to use each title to launch a classroom math lesson.

Synopsis: A photo-essay on how light creates shadows.

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. When his friend, the tadpole, becomes a frog and leaves the pond to explore the world, the little fish decides that maybe he doesn't have to remain in the pond either.

Synopsis: The story of Gray Whale migration

Synopsis: Generations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats?s award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter?s Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin.?A more charming or contemporary child than Peter...is hard to bring to mind.? -- Library Journal

Synopsis: In the first book of the Alien Next Door series, an alien boy named Zeke tries to fit in and adjust to life on Earth, while a classmate, Harris, suspects that Zeke might not be quite what he claims to be.Zeke the alien is on his way to his first day of school, feeling down because he has to start over again on a new planet, as his scientist parents constantly move to wherever their research takes them. When he gets to school, no one seems to…

Synopsis: Glashka can understand whale song--but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them. Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: "Discover a variety of animals, such as owls, big cats, and bats, who hunt at night"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: The whole world loves panda bears. Everyone loves to watch them play, climb, cuddle, and chew. But careful, they can scratch too—just look at that tree! Pandas live in wild places very far away, and they are the STAR ATTRACTIONS of every zoo that keeps them safe and well, all over the world.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Synopsis: Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page storybook helps children learn that they, no matter how young, can make a difference in the world.We're Better Together instills in kids the value of compassion, teamwork, friendships and community, encouraging them to feel confident in their abilities and their voices.Showing that we're better together when we play, when we make music and when everyone pitches in, this…

Synopsis: Sloth sleeps a lot. His favorite thing to do is to take a nice, peaceful nap. But the other jungle animals are very busy and very noisy, too. Kangaroo is always jumping on her trampoline; Elephant is always lifting weights. However, Monkey finds out the hard way that he’s no good at lifting weights, and Elephant can’t jump on the trampoline very well. The animals learn that everyone does something best--and Sloth’s best talent is sleeping!

Synopsis: A simple explanation of what bears look like, how they hunt, what they eat, how they sleep during the winter, and how their cubs are born and raised.

Synopsis: - Includes very basic science facts for early elementary readers.- Simple language patterns help emergent readers master the text.- Format includes large color photographs, easy-to-read font, and simple interior design.- Photographs are directly related to the text.- Includes index and a word list.Grades K-4 National Science Standards- Science as Inquiry: I- Form questions about objects, organisms, and events in the environment- Conduct…

Synopsis: Clifford visits his brother Nero at a fire station and lends the firefighters a hand. When Clifford develops the hiccups, his friends try to find a cure.

Synopsis: Using the building verse of the original nursery rhyme, a mummy, a skeleton, a zombie, and other monsters create a house.

Synopsis: Three friends play hide-and-seek, varying the way they count to 100 in each game: by ones, fives, tens and twenties. Related mathematical activities, colorful illustrations accompany the story.

Synopsis: An elderly astronaut, in a peculiar incident, swallowed the moon. The reason behind this remains a mystery. This event transpired at midday. Two fresh characters guide readers through this amusing adventure, sharing fascinating outer space facts, creating a delightful nonfiction experience ideal for young readers. The book includes extensive solar system information and a fun search-and-find activity, ensuring this 'OLD ASTRONAUT' reaches for…

Synopsis: ★ "The text's easy, natural rhythm makes reading aloud a pleasure... [a] brilliant, horizon-expanding outing" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe, and their friends as they set out on a counting journey throughout the grasslands of Tanzania and encounter all sorts of animals. Count in Swahili with them as they see one leopard, two ostriches, three giraffes, and more! Learn to count in Swahili Perfect for animal loving…