Synopsis: Get ready to blast off on an outer space adventure! Featuring stunning illustrations and engaging interactivity, this reference book will tap into 4-to-8-year-olds' curiosity about everything under the sun and beyond.This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with out-of-this-world illustrations by David…

Synopsis: A story in rhyme that depicts the chaos caused by shouting at the zoo.

Synopsis: In an educational era defined by large school campuses and overcrowded classrooms, it is easy to overlook the era of one-room schools, when teachers filled every role, including janitor, and provided a familylike atmosphere in which children also learned from one another. In Tales from Kentucky One-Room School Teachers, William Lynwood Montell reclaims an important part of Kentucky's social, cultural, and educational heritage, assembling a fun…

Synopsis: Olivia's "turkey talking" abilities land her a new pet in this funny story based on a brand new Thanksgiving special episode.Olivia's fine turkey talk brings a pet turkey into her life... but Mom and Dad won't let her keep it. Luckily for the turkey, Olivia knows someone who's also a great turkey talker and who has wanted a pet turkey her whole life... Mrs. Hoggenmuller!

Synopsis: "An irresistible celebration of the joys of being a sister...Softly realistic watercolors show a warm African American family, as the youngest child speaks of good times with her older sisters...Johnson's charming text is well served by Soman's appealing artwork." - Booklist

Synopsis: 2007 Harcourt Math Concept Reader Grade 3 -- A Trip to the Pond (P) by Linda Bussell ***Narrative Nonfiction / Word Count: 1224 / On-Level ***ISBN-13: 9780153602429 ***Pages: 16

Synopsis: Suggests activities for celebrating Christmas in the classroom by following members of a kindergarten class as they make gifts, puppets, pinatas, and small trees, decorate a big tree, and write their own stories.

Synopsis: Introduces facts about the oceans, continents, equator, natural resources, and environmental awareness

Synopsis: Welcome to Owl's cozy home. Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. One evening he invites Winter to sit by the fire. Another time he finds strange bumps in his bedroom. And when Owl goes for a walk one night, he makes a friend that follows him all the way home.

Synopsis: 1999 Newbridge Discovery Links Fluent Level -- Owls (P) Written by Susan Ring ***ISBN-13: 9781582730295 ***Pages: 16

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: 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: * "A well-written, unique, carefully organized treat for nature lovers and investigators."--School Library Journal, starred review America's national parks have been called the country's "best idea," and some of the best scientific ideas are happening inside these protected spaces. There are geysers and grizzlies in Yellowstone, Gila monsters and saguaro cacti in southern Arizona, and the world's only known population of red-cheeked salamanders…