Synopsis: On a family vacation a young girl shows bravery by trying new experiences, including surfing, horseback riding, and hiking.

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: Cece and her friend Isaac conduct an experiment using the forces of push and pull to deliver a treat to Cece's dog, Einstein. Includes glossary and activities using the forces of push and pull.

Synopsis: Key Features Description A boy takes on a community art project in order to make his neighborhood more beautiful in this empowering and inspiring picture book. A boy takes on a community art project in order to make his neighborhood more beautiful in this empowering and inspiring picture book. Standards RL.2.7. Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters,…

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: In this version of Little Red Riding Hood, set on the African plains, Little Red realizes what the Very Hungry Lion is up to, and teaches him a lesson before generously sharing her donuts with him.

Synopsis: "All aboard! Pete the Cat can't wait to visit Grandma, especially because he gets to take a groovy train ride to see her."--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: Who's that walking along the Ohio? It's Johnny Appleseed! He walks across the land, planting trees wherever he goes. So, everyone, clap your hands for Johnny Appleseed!

Synopsis: First published in 1968, Ten Black Dots is a counting book, a book of simple rhymes, and a book of everyday objects.

Synopsis: Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat bananas again. But Pete really likes bananas! Will one bad banana ruin the whole bunch?

Synopsis: Describes many of the inventions of Ben Franklin, some of which are still being used today.

Synopsis: "The space shuttle program ended a remarkable 30-year career of moving people from Earth to space, and back again. What's even more remarkable? The story of space exploration from its early beginnings to the present, and plans for the future!"--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: "The story of how a boy who loved to read changed the world forever." This is a captivating book, written in what seems to me to be free verse. I would say it is suitable for all elementary grades, to be read to the younger students and read by the older ones. Its emphasis lies in Abe Lincoln's childhood. He doesn't study law until page 34 out of 37, and he's elected the 16th President on page 36. Children will learn about young Abe's family…

Synopsis: Feeling disappointed by the size of the sapling he received on Earth Day, Franklin is careless about what he did with it and must retrace his steps until he locates it and then bring it home where it will safely grow in his backyard.

Synopsis: Four wild stories that are not only humorous and entertaining but also teach valuable lessons about human nature.

Synopsis: When Welles Crowther was a young boy, his father gave him a red bandanna, which he always carried with him. On September 11, 2001, Welles Remy Crowther saved numerous people from the upper floors of the World Trade Center South Tower. "The Man in the Red Bandanna" recounts and celebrates his heroism on that day. Welles' story carries an inspirational message that will resonate with adults as well as young children.

Synopsis: Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk.

Synopsis: The legendary story of Balto comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ranger in Time! In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a…

Synopsis: Learn to tell time with Curious George using this 8x8 storybook featuring a fold-out clock. The fun and engaging text chronicles George's visit to kindergarten and the variety of activities he encounters throughout the day, such as storytime, playtime, and of course lunchtime! The sturdy fold-out page at the front of the book reveals a clock with movable plastic hands. Young readers can change the time as George moves from one adventure to the…

Synopsis: Americans have always been a people on the move. Journeys in Time maps twenty journeys that have shaped our national past. In these twenty two-page spreads packed with information, young historians are introduced to stories of change--of pilgrims and pioneers, soldiers and children, explorers and adventurers building new lives and finding new worlds. From a cabin boy who sailed with Columbus to a Union soldier and a young migrant farm worker,…