Synopsis: Learn all about animals and what they do during the winter!During the cold winter months, some animals go into a deep sleep called hibernation. You'd be surprised to learn about all of the other animals that hibernate besides bears, like squirrels, woodchucks, chipmunks and bats. Children will learn how an animal prepares for hibernation by stuffing itself with food so that it can survive in its dormant months and how animals prepare safe spots,…

Synopsis: With more than 7 million copies sold, everybody's favorite bestselling dinosaurs are back to say: "I love you," in a VERY big way!Parents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--and now, America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this book,…

Synopsis: From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

Synopsis: Carl, the baby, and a new puppy spend an eventful afternoon in the park, riding on a carousel, romping in the flowers, and visiting a children's zoo.A contribution from the proceeds benefits the American Humane Association.

Synopsis: From Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Marla Frazee, a thrilling picture book that takes readers up, up, up to the highest point of a roller coaster, where no book has ever gone before! Wheeeeeeee! This exhilarating amusement park visit begins with a line of prospective riders, eagerly awaiting their turn . . . with at least one person who has never done this before. Zooming, swerving, dipping, and diving, this delightful story…

Synopsis: A lyrical description of a chipmunk as it goes about its activities in late summer, prepares for winter, and settles in till spring.

Synopsis: Mr. Bear spends the night searching for enough peace and quiet to go to sleep.

Synopsis: More than two hundred years ago, Boston belonged to the British. George was a drummer boy with the King's soldiers there. He wanted to be friends with the people of Boston. But they did not like the soldiers. They shouted and threw things at them. One night, George and the other soldiers were sent on a secret mission. They crossed the river and headed toward Concord. George had no idea that this was the start of the American Revolution. In this…

Synopsis: Of all the animals the elephant rescues, only the tiny ant returns the favor.

Synopsis: Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.

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: How do you learn what the world is like? Through your five senses! Every sound, taste, smell, sight, and touch helps kids to discover something new. Aliki's delightful art and simple text teaches children what the five senses are and how they experience the world with their eyes, ears, nose, hands, and tongue!This is a Stage 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explains simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Let…