Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Terry Davis offers the critically acclaimed “powerful story about a teenager’s search for self-esteem” (Booklist, starred review).When an elementary school teacher’s criticisms turn Bert Bowden from a bright, popular boy into a self-conscious, awkward one, everyone is shocked. Bert is determined to regain his old confidence and become somebody great, but will he be able to overcome the silence of adolescent…

Synopsis: Children delight in jumping, leaping, crunching, stomping, and raking as leaves fall down on them.

Synopsis: Moose is planning the biggest Valentine's Day party ever. But can he convince his friend, Groundhog, to stay around to celebrate without hiding from his shadow?

Synopsis: Ten-year-old Lea Clark takes a family trip to Brazil where she learns to overcome her fear of the ocean and meets a new friend who inspires her to embrace the thrills and beauty of Brazil.

Synopsis: In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper's return to an island off the coast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself.

Synopsis: Armando's family is pepenadores, trash pickers, living off things they can use, recycle, and sell from the city trash dump. Armando works with his father to help support the family, but he also finds things for himself--pencil stubs, a notebook, and an old paint set--with which to write and paint. One summer Senor David arrives and begins teaching school on a blue tarp spread on the ground. Armando's parents finally decide that learning may help…

Synopsis: "Ten-year-old Prairie is happy being home-schooled and raising her flock of chickens, so transferring to regular school is a big change, but fortunately she meets a wonderful friend"--

Synopsis: This barnyard tour will have its audience crowing with delight as they study the big, bold paintings of the animals and birds. "An ideal book for the beginning reader to entertain a younger sibling in a game they'll both enjoy. A natural for toddler story-hour collections." -- Horn Book.

Synopsis: One bright morning, Mouse discovers a whole new world. There are colors to paint with: red, yellow, blue and letters to spell with: A B C and best of all, new friends to play with! Wherever could they be?

Synopsis: Explores the world of social insects, with an emphasis on ants and bees.

Synopsis: Twenty kid-pleasing little books plus a teaching guide packed with lessons, tips, and literacy-boosting reproducible. Correlates with Guided Reading Level A!Jump start your early reading program with this BIG collection of kidpleasing little books correlated with Guided Reading Levels. Inside the sturdy storage box, you'll find 100 full-color books (5 copies of each of 20 titles) PLUS a great teaching guide packed with lessons, tips, and…

Synopsis: The Kingdom Keepers' senior year in high school is almost over. For more than three years, things have been quiet. Their battles are long behind them, they agree, the threat to the Disney realm silenced?albeit at great cost. But inside the catacombs of the Aztec temple where Finn Whitman faced down his nemesis, the monstrous Chernabog, a new threat brews.Deception and betrayal rock the Kingdom Keepers as the merciless group of Disney villains…

Synopsis: Even though she's a real monster, Patrick Edward loves his morn -- especially when she uses her powers to tame a trio of young bullies -- in this exuberantly illustrated picture book about the universal love between a mother and child."One person's monster is another's mom. Young readers know that already, but they have just been reminded in a hilarious way". -- Horn Book--" (Gammell's) illustrations crackle with childlike energy". -- Publishers…

Synopsis: Gilbert the Goblin is convinced yetis are not nearly as mysterious as they seem, and sets off to find one to prove once and for all that Goblins are just as cool and mysterious as the elusive yeti.

Synopsis: Borden takes children around the calendar and introduces them to the uniqueness of each season . . . Ebullient.--Booklist.

Synopsis: Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker! Full color.

Synopsis: How things move. Pushes and Pulls. Using force. Gravity, Magnets.

Synopsis: Pete the cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song.

Synopsis: Using helpful charts, graphs, informational text in conjunction with vivid images and intriguing facts, this fun and engaging title allows early elementary readers to explore the ecosystem, plants, and animals of the deserts around the world.