Synopsis: It's a perfect day for a picnic!Little Red and her friends have packed the most delicious lunch and are off to have a buzz of a day.But just as they settle down in Bluebell Wood to snack on sherbert sandwiches, dandelion tea, and chocolate cake, they hear a very strange sound. SPLAT SHWOOSHTHWACK THUMP SQUAKSPLOSHWhat could possibly be making all that racket?Little Red is off to investigate, and what she finds will delight readers of all ages…

Synopsis: The accolades speak for themselves: "Fritz draws the readers into scenes from her youth in the turbulent China of the mid-twenties. One comes to appreciate the generous affection of her nurse/companion Lin Nai-Nai, the isolating distance in her mother's grief over losing a second child, the dynamics of a suffering population venting its hostility on foreigners, and most of all, the loneliness of a child's exile from a homeland she has imagined…

Synopsis: The four reading levels of this series make up a structured literacy program that carefully guides children through their first steps in reading. Level 1 readers will be captivated by the eye-catching photos and plenty of word repetition as they explore the world of the tadpole. Full color.

Synopsis: A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storytellerWhen a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will…

Synopsis: This fact-filled book explores the eleven states that make up the Northeast region of the United States. Readers will discover the rich history, culture, and natural resources that have shaped this region. They will also learn about the region's diverse economic structure, such as New England's fishing industry, Maine's forestry and logging industry, and Vermont's large granite quarries. This region also boasts many of the nation's finest…

Synopsis: 'Tis the night before Christmas and Moose is determined to make everything perfect for the big day. With checklist in hoof and ho ho ho's on his mind, he makes sure everything is perfect. He wraps, he decorates, he bakes and he sings. He does it all, except one thing. Somehow, some way, some moosetake has occurred, and one little item has gone unchecked. Moose has forgotten the Christmas tree. Nothing will ruin this Moose family's Christmas,…

Synopsis: An exciting new series combines the fun and excitement of LEGO with appealing stories to build reading skills at all levels.Children just beginning to read on their own will enjoy these adventures of the Lego Space Port crew as they travel to the edge of the stars.

Synopsis: Pairs of fiction and nonfiction books share high-interest topics and encourage children to compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and fiction, and make the transition between fiction and nonfiction reading strategies.

Synopsis: Nan had a plan and one tin can. She got more and more cans. Then just see what she and her dad made!

Synopsis: Nearly 600,000 Stink books in printWhen three guinea pigs from the local pet shop make a great escape, Stink Moody and his friends Webster and Sophie spring into action. Ta-da! The Fantastic Fur Friends round up the little hairballs and bring them safely back to Mrs. Birdwistle’s shop, where they discover — oohla- la! — guinea pig pandemonium! Time for the Great Guinea Pig Giveaway! Stink and company hit the road aboard the Squeals on Wheels…

Synopsis: A boy baking cookies introduces the senses of sight, touch, sound, smell, and taste.

Synopsis: Thermal processes play an important role in imparting desirable aromas to food which might otherwise have very bland flavors. In this new volume, internationally recognized experts in flavor chemistry present the latest research in analytical methodology, lipid-derived aromas, mechanisticstudies, generation of selected aromas, generation of meat aromas, and extrusion and microwave processing foods. In addition, historical perspectives and…