Synopsis: National Parenting Award Winner 2024After 70 years, open the next chapter of record breaking!Filled with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family, this year’s edition celebrates Guinness World Records’ 70th anniversary Features special US introductory chapter on American heroes from every state- Celebrate the ICONS that shaped our world from Taylor Swift to the Tallest Man Ever. - 30 page bumper SPORTS section containing records…

Synopsis: Chock-full of lists of the wacky facts that kids love, the Scholastic Book of Lists includes everything from "10 Gross Things People Really Eat" to helpful school info like "The US Presidents." Kids (and parents) will marvel at the enormous amount of fascinating trivia and useful information packed into the Scholastic Book of Lists. Each page contains a list that covers a specific aspect of world history, US history, social studies, geography…

Synopsis: If you think idioms are a tough nut to crack, pick up the revised SCHOLASTIC DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS. Fun new design and more than 700 common American phrases, sayings, and expressions.Cat got your tongue? Penny for your thoughts? Come again? Every day, idioms bring color to our speech. Since they don't really mean what they say, idioms can stump even the native English-speaker. Marvin Terban makes understanding idioms as easy as pie with the…

Synopsis: Mrs. Wishy-Washy buys a new scrubbing machine to clean her house and gets more than she bargains for.

Synopsis: How much fun was life aboard the "Mayflower?Did Pilgrims dance with Indians to Plymouth Rock?If there was no football to watch on TV, what did people do during the first Thanksgiving?Thanksgiving today is a time for families to say grace and gobble turkey. But why did the Pilgrims start this tradition? And who were these people anyway?Now you can discover a wealth of cool and astonishing facts about the Pilgrims. Did you know that they made the…

Synopsis: Book by Brett, Jan

Synopsis: Product DescriptionDifferentiate text for: Approaching-one grade below, On-Level-at grade level Beyond- one grade above, ELL-English Language Learners. Each reader features a main selection accompanied by a paired piece with the same theme. Nonfiction titles are differentiated in readability but identical in design. Excite students with myths, legends, folktales, informational texts, and many more genres.About the AuthorMcGraw-Hill authors…

Synopsis: The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book!   SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes…

Synopsis: Discover the extraordinary stories behind everyday things! Did you know that the ice cream sundae was invented because of a law forbidding the sale of ice cream on Sundays? Or that the first motorcycle was really just a tricycle with a motor? Would you believe that Mickey Mouse started out as a rabbit? Arranged in alphabetical order with anecdotal, fun-to-read text, this fascinating book is packed with the stories behind these and over 100 more…

Synopsis: A series of animals join the ant in the hammock in the cow's backyard and even when the elephant comes, the ant continues to say "There's always room for one more friend."

Synopsis: The Cat and Co. take off to the faraway land of Gerpletz where they know quite a lot about caring for pets—especially cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, and bunnies! From the food, shelter, exercise, and medical care they need to the love and companionship they crave, the Cat teaches beginning readers how to keep their pets (and themselves!) healthy, safe, and happy.

Synopsis: Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is having quite the grumpy day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s cranky on the slide or stubborn in the sandbox, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about their emotions!