Synopsis: In what ways are the branches of government like a basketball game? How can a school yard game's rules liken themselves to a constitution? Through engaging analogies and introductions, our new government series gets students ready for election 2008. Correlated to the fourth and fifth grade social studies curriculum, My American Government introduces students to how our government works. Students learn about the U.S. Constitution, the branches of…

Synopsis: The animals in the clearing were content until the Terrible Things came, capturing all creatures with feathers.Little Rabbit wondered what was wrong with feathers, but his fellow animals silenced him. “Just mind your own business, Little Rabbit. We don’t want them to get mad at us.”A recommended text in Holocaust education programs across the United States, this unique introduction to the Holocaust encourages young children to stand up for what…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Introduces signs and symbols frequently seen along the street.

Synopsis: Percy the pug searches far and wide for the perfect puddle but when he finds it, Mama Pig is unhappy about him joining her family until a storm provides Percy the opportunity to prove himself to her.

Synopsis: Dink and his friends investigate why pets, like Mrs. Davis's canary, Mozart, are mysteriously disappearing all over town.

Synopsis: An introduction to stars and constellations.

Synopsis: Take a trip to the pond and learn how a tadpole grows up to become a frog in this nonfiction book for early readers. Featuring vibrant photographs, illustrations and simple, informative text, readers are sure to be delighted!

Synopsis: A little girl dresses up her cat and pretends that it is a baby, which the dog thinks is hilarious, until it is his turn to be the baby.

Synopsis: Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

Synopsis: Explores the previously uncelebrated but pivotal contributions of NASA's African American women mathematicians to America's space program, describing how Jim Crow laws segregated them despite their groundbreaking successes. Includes biographies on Dorothy Jackson Vaughan (1910-2008), Mary Winston Jackson (1921-2005), Katherine Colman Goble Johnson (1918- ), Dr. Christine Mann Darden (1942- ).

Synopsis: There once was a prince who wanted to marry a real princess. But he could not find one. Then on a stormy night, a princess knocks at the castle door. But is she a real princess? The queen knows just how to find out.

Synopsis: From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and…

Synopsis: Merlin the Magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. So the enchantress Morgan ask Jack and Annie to help. They must travel in the magic tree house to the majestic world of ancient Japan to find one of the secrets of happiness. They have a research book to guide them and a magic wand with three special rules. Will that be enough to help Jack and Annie complete their mission?

Synopsis: A dog does eveything he can to attract the attention of the people in the house so that they will open the door and let him come inside.

Synopsis: Family pets

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. The students in Miss Mickle's third-grade class enjoy a boat trip on the Connecticut River after a class discussion of ancestors reveals that Sidney and Ida both have connections to the sea.

Synopsis: Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and according to Jim's best friend Norman, there will be--gulp--dancing. Jim can DEFINITELY not dance. When he tells his friends, they all try to teach him cool moves--surely that's the only reason Jim isn't excited about this party! Now, their job complete, the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the dance floor. Jim is…

Synopsis: Grace can't have a dog of her own, but she loves walking the ones at the local animal shelter. Especially Harry--the cutest little Jack Russell puppy.