Synopsis: - One of few series that covers a broad range of major events throughout U.S. history- Primary source quotes are included- Includes expanded subject coverage, subheadings, informative sidebars, glossary terms, timelines, and additional resources, as well as an attractive new design and dramatic photographs- Core-curriculum subjects

Synopsis: The New York Times best-selling seriesWith a sure sense of suspense and richly imaginative details, Liz Kessler lures us into a glorious undersea world where mermaids study shipwrecks at school and Neptune rules with an iron trident — an enchanting fantasy about family secrets, loyal friendship, and the convention-defying power of love.

Synopsis: The members of J Squadron are back at it again, fighting the First Order, and trying desperately to be as cool as Poe Dameron. Having escaped the First Order, this ragtag group is on the run--trying to get back to the Resistance before it's too late--in the third book of this hilarious Star Wars-meets-The Goonies original fiction series.

Synopsis: Experience the magic of a Steven Kellogg Christmas! Santa has never come to town with such pizzazz -- and with "elephants, boats, and kiddie cars, too!" Here is artwork so completely festive and comically inventive, you'll feel the inspired genius of Steven Kellogg singing through the pages. His bountiful vision of one of the all-time favorite Christmas songs celebrates the season with a merry jubilee!

Synopsis: In this highly-illustrated series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class . . . and elementary school will never be the same!It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E-for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots; his house is full of a colorful cast of them.…

Synopsis: A beloved classic—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever! One of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s Books Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius,…

Synopsis: Bob Books Set 5 introduces the important new skills of long vowels and the magical silent E. Maturing readers continue to love Bob Books with their lighthearted stories and entertaining pictures. Childrens' reading vocabularies grow quickly as they finish the longer stories in eight books.

Synopsis: What is meant by a modern reading? These beautifully horrifying tales were written nearly two hundred years ago and language gradually shifts and grows over time. Some words have actually changed meanings and some, no longer in common usage, are nearly incomprehensible to the modern reader or listener. For example, does anyone nowadays really know what a hogshead of ale is? (It's a barrel) These stories have been gently and lovingly edited to…

Synopsis: Five little penguins slipping on the ice.One fell down. "Ouch! That's not nice."The mother called the doctor, and the doctor said,"No more penguins slipping on the ice!"Five playful penguins cannot wait to slip, slide, and skate through the snowy outdoors. But one by onethey fall down--oh no! What will Mother Penguin do?This wintry take on the popular "Five Little Monkeys" song will have every child singing along!

Synopsis: Travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.

Synopsis: "The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name--which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well"--encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept--small plastic bricks that snap together--morphed into a cultural…

Synopsis: Over 125 years ago our beloved Statue of Liberty made its way to New York Harbor. This Step 2 non-fiction reader uses illustrations and photographs to tell the story of how Lady Liberty was sculpted, transported from France, unveiled, and made into an American icon.

Synopsis: Miss Bindergarten and her class celebrate the last day of kindergarten with a party and good wishes.

Synopsis: A sleepover inspires Sarah, who likes to do things differently, to chose Mexico for her countries of the world presentation.

Synopsis: The day gets off to a rough start, but soon the smell of pancakes fills the air and a family gathers for a breakfast feast.

Synopsis: A biography of the first black baseball player to be accepted by a major league team.

Synopsis: Matine was not exactly like other children. Her skin was cool and a bit hard, like a fine sugar crust, and so thin you could nearly see through it. She was made of a kind of fairy candy...Matine is different from every other child in the world -- she is made from marzipan! Sweet as sugar, fragile as a flower, she must never cry...or walk in the rain...or play under the hot sun, for she could melt away. And when Matine's best friend falls ill,…

Synopsis: Indicates the different stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.

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: When Grace discovers that there has never been a female U.S. president, she decides to run for school president.