Synopsis: Everyone's favorite kid sleuth is back to solve ten new confounding cases! Encyclopedia Brown returns, and with his uncanny knack for trivia, he helps solve mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his detective agency. But his dad is also the chief of the police department, and every night Encyclopedia Brown helps him solve his most puzzling crimes. Join Encyclopedia Brown here as he solves ten new and mysterious conundrums, including a…

Synopsis: "Bruce's den used to be just right. Not too big. Not too small. But seven extra roommates make for one very grumpy bear! Bruce and the geese search for a new house. But will it ever feel like home?"--Back cover

Synopsis: For the child who says, "I want to be a pilot when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a pilot. Pilots fly airplanes! Did you know that there are many different kinds of pilots? When Aunt Ro and I visit the Air Fair, I meet pilots who fly seaplanes, hot air balloons, cargo planes--and more! I Want to Be a Pilot is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community…

Synopsis: Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since…

Synopsis: Starting a new school year can be hard, even if (especially if) you're seven feet tall. But there's plenty to look forward to!The first day of school is right around the corner! And everything is bigger for Bigfoot -- especially back to school problems like getting a haircut, trying on new clothes, and finding new shoes that fit! Told from a giant (and very hairy) point of view, Back to School with Bigfoot deftly tackles the worries kids face as…

Synopsis: Describes the geography, plant and animal life, mineral resources, destruction, and environmental protection of the world's rain forests and how people live in this ecosystem.

Synopsis: Activities to help you learn exciting information about water. Perform tests and experiments as the scientists do.

Synopsis: Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of cattle around the world and their evolution from their ancestors, aurochsen, which have been extinct since 1627.

Synopsis: Presents simple experiments demonstrating the basic scientific principles of movement.

Synopsis: Celebrate 45 years of Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great!Part of the classic Fudge series from Judy Blume, bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.Who is Sheila Tubman? Even Sheila isn’t sure. Sometimesshe feels like confident Sheila the Great, and other timesshe’s secret Sheila, who’s afraid of spiders, swimming,and, most of all, dogs. When her family decides to leavethe city for a summer in the country, Sheila will haveto suffer…

Synopsis: Betsy and her family live on the wide Nebraska prairie. Homesteads are few and far between, and she wishes she had a friend to visit with.Then a new family, with a daughter named Emmeline, comes to the prairie. Betsy is certain she'll have a friend at last, but Emmeline misses the city she left behind. Can Betsy help Emmeline learn to appreciate her new home? Will they ever be friends?Stacey Schuett's warm, rich art illuminates Nancy Smiler…

Synopsis: There are more than 5 million Dear Dumb Diary books in print! Bestselling author Jamie Kelly is back with an all-new, all-funny diary! But she has no idea that anybody is reading it. So please, please, please don't tell her. Dear Dumb Diary, I went five whole days without seeing or hearing from Angeline. I was beginning to get used to it. It's true that I have learned to overlook many of Angeline's flaws, like her flawlessness, but she can…

Synopsis: Describes the history of the polar peoples, how they live and work, and the seasons and geographic features of the lands of the midnight sun.

Synopsis: Illustrations and rhyming text describe the University of Florida's mascots Alberta and Albert's vacation, as they take a road trip through Florida while school is out for the summer.

Synopsis: Briefly discusses farms that raise domestic animals such as beef cattle, sheep, hogs, chickens, and turkeys as livestock.

Synopsis: This book explores the fun parts about keeping horses, and looks at their natural behavior. It describes how to properly care for a horse including feeding, grooming, and health problems. The book also contains expert tips on horse care.

Synopsis: Eight titles lead readers on an adventure in geography. The text illustrates how people interact with the environment and explains how geographic formations and natural phenomena occur. The large type, small text blocks, and colorful photos make geography accessible to readers.

Synopsis: Youngsters learn about a variety of habitats by observing and interacting with their occupants. Two comprehensive CD-ROM titles explore land and water habitats by examining their climates, land formations, ecosystems, and the life forms they support.