Synopsis: An introduction to the life and work of Martin Luther King.

Synopsis: This book exhibits all of the diversity of the American states even as it ties the country into one awesome entity. The authors' inclusion of endangered species, biographical sketches on the famous Americans from each state, inventions, resources, records, and so much more make this a unique and multi-dimensional work. But it is the art and the treatment of the information that makes this book so special. With a light-handed, fresh approach, and…

Synopsis: Renowned educator Christine King Farris, older sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins with celebrated illustrator Chris Soentpiet to tell this “outstanding” (School Library Journal) and inspirational story of how one boyhood experience inspired a movement that would change the world as we know it.Mother Dear, one day I’m going to turn this world upside down. Long before he became a world-famous dreamer, Martin Luther King Jr. was a…

Synopsis: Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!That's the sound crickets make. You've probably heard them chirp on a summer evening. But did you know that they make their chirping sounds by rubbing their wings together, and that only male crickets can chirp?Inside this book you'll learn about crickets, and even how to tell the temperature by counting a cricket's chirps.Melvin Berger and Megan Lloyd have created a wonderful introduction to a fascinating insect: the cricket…

Synopsis: This stunning picture book biography of Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson is a receipient of the Coretta Scott King Honor award.In this lush, acclaimed book, award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson tells the story of global icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela in poignant free verse and glorious illustrations.It is the story of a young boy's determination to change South Africa, and of the struggles of a man who eventually became…

Synopsis: A New York Times bestseller! A lonely pegasus looks for the perfect friend in this sweet and adorable picture book companion to the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal!Nimbus has always lived among the clouds. She’s a pegasus, after all, and the sky is where she belongs. She is one of a kind. And when she wants a friend, all she has to do is look up—and talk to the stars. Only...they don’t really talk back. The clouds don’t, either. And sometimes,…

Synopsis: Discover how different animals with the same name can be!Red-eyed tree frogs and wood frogs are both types of frogs, but they are very different! Red-eyed tree frogs live in the trees in the warm rainforest and hunt at night. Wood frogs live on the ground in forests with hot summers and cold winters and hunt during the day. Discover the many reasons why these frogs are hot and cold!ABOUT THE SERIES: Did you know that there are a lot of animals…

Synopsis: Have fun learning about some odd but true animal facts with Dr. Sugar Glider and her patients!Zoë Zebra is troubled. Why do flies crash into her? A visit from Dr. Glider can solve the mystery. Our gliding doctor also helps a sloth stay awake, a sneezing iguana, a leaderless clownfish, a lovesick egret, and many more creatures with some peculiar problems.This hilarious and fun picture book by author and zoologist Jess Keating (Pink Is for…

Synopsis: A deliciously clever and entertaining collection of poems that celebrate word play by former Children's Poet Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Mary Ann Hoberman Words are remarkable / Here is a book / Where you'll not only listen / You also will look / Where you'll not only look / But you also will think / About words and their meanings / And how in the blink / Of an eye or a letter / Their meanings can change / Words are…

Synopsis: Full-color photos. Here is a stunning visual examination of the history ofexploration, covering not only the earliest voyages around the Mediterraneanand the mapping of the New World but also the latest discoveries under the seaand out in space. "A most helpful book for introducing readers of any age, especially young readers, to the topic of human exploration throughout humanhistory."--(starred) "Science Books and Films."

Synopsis: Favorite topics in active and interactive print and digital books, specially designed for newly confident readers. Readers will love the extreme photos and facts about cool and crazy reptiles from giant dragons to snapping turtles The book includes three incredible collection spreads featuring hundreds of snakes, and an interview with a snake expert about these misunderstood and essential creatures. The digital book focuses on reptile hunting…

Synopsis: Help Children Appreciate a World of Holidays All around the world, people celebrate holidays, like Valentine's Day, with special traditions and festivities. The Holiday Series focuses on children's favorite holidays. Written specifically for emergent and early-fluency readers! Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

Synopsis: The Good Egg discovers his true talent in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The talent show is today and the Good Egg is so excited. There's just one problem. He doesn't have an act! When the talent show starts, he accepts that he'll be just a regular ol' audience member. But when his friends need help on stage, the Good Egg steps up to help and discovers that being yourself and…

Synopsis: The sister of the Three Little Pigs comes to visit and tries to persuade her brothers, who have been hermits since an episode with a wolf, to overcome their fears and go outside. Full color.

Synopsis: Providing maximum support to emergent readers with repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text, these books offer engaging stories that will inspire confidence in young readers. These books help develop fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.