Synopsis: - Ideal for the science classroom curriculum.- Glossary terms are bolded throughout the text for easy identification.- Includes a list of up-to-date books, organizations, and web sites as references and resources for more information as well as a glossary of important words.- Good resource for science projects and reports on the elements.- Good to sell with the other True Book Elements books.Grades K-4 ScienceII. Content Standard B Physical…

Synopsis: This down-to-earth guide reveals the secrets to baking successfully and makes it fun at the same time. The Clueless Baker contains more than 100 foolproof recipes along with all the need-to-know baking basics at your fingertips. You'll feel like a pro in no time. You'll be creating scrumptious desserts, delicious breads and yummy cookies and treats that you'll be proud to serve to your family and friends. No stress! No sweat!

Synopsis: -- Traditional as well as less familiar tunes, specially arranged to suit children's voices-- Easy-to-play piano, keyboard and guitar accompaniments illustrated by Stephen Cartwright

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. "While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words."--"Wilson Library Bulletin," "A splendid achievement."--(starred) "School Library Journal."

Synopsis: Myles and Amber wake up early to visit Grandma and Grandpa's California apple orchard. They pick apples all day long, climbing ladders and disappearing into trees to fill bushels of Red and Golden Delicious, McIntosh and Pippins, Gravensteins and Winter Bananas. Grandma makes apple cider, and they snack on fresh apple pie. Before they know it, apple-picking time is over and apple-selling time has begun. Grandpa sets up the roadside apple stand,…

Synopsis: Squeak is a scaredy-mouse, but his sister convinces him to go to the kitchen with her to get some chocolate cake. What if he gets lost, though, or comes face-to-face with the big orange cat? With a piece of string tied to his waist so that he will be able to find his way home, Squeak sets out into the dark, shadowy hall....

Synopsis: Is there really a human race? Is it going on now all over the place? When did it start? Who said, "Ready, Set, Go"? Did it start on my birthday? I really must know. With these questions, our hero's imagination is off and running. Is the human race an obstacle course? Is it a spirit? Does he get his own lane? Does he get his own coach? Written with Jamie Lee Curtis's humor and heart and illustrated with Laura Cornell's worldly wit…

Synopsis: Mama's away one night and her son can't sleep. He tries to relax by counting stars, but the more stars he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one of them. Then the boy finds that Daddy can't sleep either, and together the two of them set off on an unforgettable all-night journey of discovery. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • This heartwarming classic beautifully conveys life’s everyday pleasures. As Sal brushes her teeth she noticed something strange. One of her teeth is loose! Her first loose tooth! When the tooth falls out she’ll be able to put it under her pillow and make a wish. But while Sal digs for clams with her Dad, her loose tooth becomes a lost tooth. How can she make her wish now? Luckily an exciting trip to Buck’s Harbor with…

Synopsis: Bake a delicious apple pie--and take a trip with this culinary global adventure!An apple pie is easy to make...if the market is open. But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. This picture book takes readers around the globe to gather ingredients for a delicious apple pie. First hop a steamboat to Italy for the finest semolina wheat. Then hitch a ride to England and hijack a cow for the freshest possible milk. And, oh…

Synopsis: Explains, In Simple Terms, The Characteristics Of Volcanoes And Describes Some Famous Eruptions And Their Aftermath.

Synopsis: Late one winter night, Mouse discovers new sights, smells, and tastes: sweet and sparkly cookies, jingly and glinty bells, and lots of boxy and ribbony presents. Mouse doesn't know what any of it means, until a whiskery and jolly guest arrives with a very special holiday message.

Synopsis: When children learn to recognize and read animal tracks they're actually mastering an ancient language of shapes and patterns--and gaining knowledge of the natural world. Acclaimed artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky has created a breathtaking and informative reference on the subject, filled with intricately drawn prints from creatures both wild and domestic, as well as large-scale paintings of the animals in their environment. Some of the art,…

Synopsis: Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a name or word derived from some aspect of the country of Canada, and each term is further explained in a note.

Synopsis: This well-known folk song is accompanied by a tribute from folksinger Pete Seeger, the musical notation, and a biographical scrapbook with photographs.