Synopsis: Everyone loves Miss Wichelman?s fifth-grade class—especially best friends Traci and Marilyn. That's where they learn that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade! They are having a great year until Traci begins to notice some changes in Marilyn. She's losing weight, and seems tired all the time. She has leukemia—and a tough road of chemotherapy ahead. It is not only Traci and Miss Wichelman who stand up for her, but in a surprising and…

Synopsis: Doctor De Soto, a mouse dentist, faces a complex decision when his enemy, the fox, comes to him with a severe toothache

Synopsis: Key Features Description Learn about piranhas and other fish species including angelfish and clownfish. Color photographs introduce young readers to the basics of fish anatomy and biology. Learn about piranhas and other fish species including angelfish and clownfish. Color photographs introduce young readers to the basics of fish anatomy and biology. Product Details Item #: NTS894675 ISBN13: 9780516247915 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 24 Genre:…

Synopsis: The classic Grimm tale of the strange little man who helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold.

Synopsis: All in the Family Who could be more zany than Amelia Bedelia, everyone's favorite literal-minded housekeeper? Her family, of course! Meet the wacky members of this very original and entertaining family!

Synopsis: An easy format retelling of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella and her trip to the ball. Newly re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying classic fairy tales and folklore stories. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on…

Synopsis: Turtle and Snake are ready for summer and their first stop is the beach. They're going to look for seashells, surf, and enter the big sand castle contest. But every time they turn around, their sand castle gets wiped out by the waves. Will they be able to build a new one in time for the contest?

Synopsis: Through this humorous and touching story, young readers can learn about the true meaning of saying "I'm Sorry", as Little Critter does when he says it too much.

Synopsis: When Diana Trujillo was little, working for NASA was her greatest dream. She loved to gaze at the stars in the sky. She also enjoyed math and art. Then she learned that engineers use math and art in their work. So Trujillo decided to be a NASA engineer. Although she didn't speak English, she was determined to live her dream.Trujillo believed in herself enough to move from Colombia to the United States to learn English. After years of hard work,…

Synopsis: Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up Celebrated writer and illustrator Daniel Kirk brings to life the joys of reading, writing, and sharing in this all-new Library Mouse adventure. Sam the library mouse loves to write, and the children love his little books, which he leaves on the library shelves for them to find. But no one at the library has ever met him. When Tom can’t find a partner for a book-making assignment and finds Sam’s secret…

Synopsis: Poet and photographer Charles Smith, Jr. has created a poignant, stunning photographic picture book that celebrates the many faces that make up America. "I am America/I am proud/I am diverse/soft-spoken/and loud." The powerful poem in this one-of-a-kind book is enhanced by the accompanying photographs that represent children of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. The playful images and touching poetry work together to tell the story of…

Synopsis: Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie follows Apples for Everyone in the Picture the Seasons series. This beautifully photographed picture book about everybody’s favorite fall treat is sure to please kids both young and old. The glossy, festive images and lively text are sure to get your family in the mood to celebrate the season.Pumpkins! Who can resist the sight of big, round, orange pumpkins ripening in a field? Children piling off school buses to pick…

Synopsis: Answers such questions as: What is a hurricane? Where does it come from and how does it form? and How do you keep your family safe from a barreling storm?