Synopsis: It's St. Patrick's Day, and Jack Mouse is visiting his cousin Sean in Ireland. Sean tells Jack about the myth of leprechauns, and Jack is determined to catch one for himself! Children will delight in learning about Irish folk tales and traditions and the customs of St. Patrick's Day in this brand-new Pictureback.

Synopsis: Describes the constellations and how to find the ten brightest stars in the night sky.

Synopsis: Even after attending obedience school, Emma's dog Toby misbehaves until she takes him back to become a "specially trained dog."

Synopsis: It's Thanksgiving in Bear Country and the Bear family is preparing their holiday feast. But the Legend of Bigpaw casts a frightening shadow over the festivities. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, it's up to Brother Bear and Sister Bear to save the day - and make a new friend!

Synopsis: "Pete is spending the day at the seashore. He has fun collecting shells and building a sand castle. But the beach is very hot. There is a whole ocean for Pete to cool off in, but it looks scary. Pete's brother Bob offers to teach Pete to surf. Will that be enough to help Pete get over his fear of the water?"--Description from Amazon.com.

Synopsis: The best story is one that comes from the heart.The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this book just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author! But what makes a story the best?Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her that the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these…

Synopsis: One book contains an introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of spiders. The second book is an african folktale that tells the story of a spider hoping to beat the other animals in a race without working too hard. So Spider asks Great Hippo for different legs, before ending up with the eight he has today.

Synopsis: This Springboard into Science Series shows young children that every living thing goes through a cycle of development and growth that is unique to its species. Life Cycles introduces young readers to the fascinating series of life changes for plants and animals as familiar as green beans and chickens and as elusive as hummingbirds and jumping spiders. Full-color, close-up photographs and straightforward, easy-to-understand text help bring each…

Synopsis: If you could have any animal's front teeth, whose would you choose?What If You Had Animal Teeth!? takes children on a fun, informative, and imaginative journey as they explore what it would be like if their own front teeth were replaced by those of a different animal. Featuring a dozen animals (beaver, great white shark, narwhal, elephant, rattlesnake, naked mole rat, hippopotamus, crocodile, and more), this book explores how different teeth are…

Synopsis: So he changes the rules. Now, dogs sit on logs, and cats sit on gnats! But what will frog decide to sit on now? Chock-full of absurd animal rhyme pairings, Dog on a Frog? shows young readers that every animal has many special places to sit.

Synopsis: An elderly astronaut, in a peculiar incident, swallowed the moon. The reason behind this remains a mystery. This event transpired at midday. Two fresh characters guide readers through this amusing adventure, sharing fascinating outer space facts, creating a delightful nonfiction experience ideal for young readers. The book includes extensive solar system information and a fun search-and-find activity, ensuring this 'OLD ASTRONAUT' reaches for…

Synopsis: Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.

Synopsis: Jennifer A. Nielsen's electrifying tale of greed and power, magic and destiny, and one boy's courage at the heart of it all. When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a magic once reserved for the Gods - magic some Romans…

Synopsis: High-interest biographies focus on what's most intriguing to the young reader -- the childhood and young-adult years of famous men and women.

Synopsis: Orion is very scared of the dark—until Dark decides to pay him a visit!Orion is scared of a lot of things, but most of all he’s scared of the dark. So one night the Dark decides to take Orion on an adventure. Emma Yarlett’s second picture book combines her incredible storytelling and artwork with die-cut pages that bring the Dark to life.

Synopsis: Lily lives with her girl, Maggie Rose. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose's mom. Now she has a very important purpose: to rescue other animals in trouble. In Lily to the Rescue: Two Little Piggies, Maggie Rose and Lily meet two little piggies who are lost at a rest stop and need their mother. But no one knows where they came from. How will they ever find the piglets' mom? It's Lily to the…

Synopsis: Celebrate American independence with this delightful picture book as you travel to Revolutionary America and meet the amazing Amelia Simmons: mother's helper, baker of delectable cakes, and soon-to-be authoress of the first American cookbook!   Master of the historical fiction picture book Deborah Hopkinson takes us back to late eighteenth-century America and the discombobulated home of Mrs. Bean, mother of six strapping sons, who simply can't…

Synopsis: Two popular books from this bestselling series are now reissued with eye-catching new covers! Hubie once again as he faces his comicall horrific fears during his first day of school and his first trip to the school library. Featuring a fire-breathing teacher and a library where the books are bolted to the shelves, these stories are sure to amuse and quell fears of new experiences at the same time!

Synopsis: Here's a fact-filled, funny, and informative book that contains everything kids--and grown-ups--would ever want to know about the $500 million industry that is bubble gum. From the gum the Native Americans chewed to bubble gum's role in American history and the lowdown on the newest trends and brands, Bubblemania presents a fascinating compendium of bubble gum lore.

Synopsis: Have you ever wondered how the Liberty Bell got cracked? Did you know the wild turkey almost became the national bird of the United States? And who is Uncle Sam, anyway?  Answer all these questions and many more as you explore the history behind seventeen well-known monuments and symbols of the United States of America—including the Great Seal, the Pledge of Allegience, the Capitol Building and more. Descriptions of each symbol include the…