Synopsis: The Alden children hunt for their late grandmother's necklace that has been missing for years.

Synopsis: A biography of Barack Obama, the first African-American president of the United States.

Synopsis: There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet with more in common than we sometimes acknowledge. We…

Synopsis: What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? That Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse – twice! Or that Benjamin Harrison was afraid of electricity? And let's not forget that President McKinley had a pet parrot that whistled "Yankee Doodle Dandy" duets with him! In this new single-subject Weird But True book, you'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance…

Synopsis: Welcome to the world of Sleuth…

Synopsis: The U.S. Constitution brought to life for young readers!In this visual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes:★ The complete text of the Constitution★ An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its…

Synopsis: The body is an incredible machine and these books explain how it works in an entertaining and informal way. Get under the skin to see how our muscles and bones work, look inside the human head to find out how people remember, and see how the senses detect the world around us! With lively text, colourful diagrams and comical illustrations, these are a valuable homework tool and help children grasp the basics of human biology. [Éditeur].

Synopsis: Red is a dashing, smashing downtown tomcat. Ginger is a jazzy, snazzy uptown kitty. But after they meet at the Alley Cat's Meow--the hottest boogie-woogie juke joint around--the sparks fly as they dazzle the world with their romantic toe-tappin', quick-steppin' dancing. With all the spirit and charm of the classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musicals, Kathi Appelt's vivacious text and Jon Goodell's spectacular paintings will have young…

Synopsis: Get ready for figure skating, diving, slalom racing, and more--elephant style! X. J. Kennedy's cast of spirited pachyderms compete for gold medals in the Elympics. This collection of fast-paced poetry will have you laughing and cheering as each new character strives in a different event.

Synopsis: "The wonderful sequel to the bestselling and widely acclaimed Edward the Emu. Now, we all know what happened after Edward met his mate Edwina, little emus of course! But with a completely modern challenge for their mother of again finding her true place in the scheme of things. Hilarity is bound to happen as Edwina goes job searching while Edward stays on the nest!" - product description.

Synopsis: In You Are Special, Max Lucado tells the story of Punchinello, the wooden Wemmick who believes that he isn't good enough because of what others say about him. When will Punchinello realize how truly special he is? You Are Special is a beautiful story that reminds us that we are precious to God just the way we are. It is through spending daily time with him that we begin to see ourselves through his eyes. This is an important truth that children…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Lyrically chronicles the journey of a tiny, endangered loggerhead turtle as she hatches on the beach, struggles to reach the water's edge, and survives the ocean's dangers to one day return and lay her own eggs on the very same beach.

Synopsis: Holly's family lives a simple life in northern Michigan, enjoying the bounty of the earth and very much in step with the rhythm of the changing seasons. But times are hard and a cold winter is coming. Without a warm coat, Holly might not be able to start school. Readers will delight in Mama's solution to Holly's predicament. National Book Award winner Gloria Whelan's lyrical prose is beautifully matched by detailed paintings from Michigan artist…

Synopsis: A collection of poems celebrating water in its various forms, from ice cubes to the ocean.

Synopsis: A young snail faces many challenges as it tries to grow safely into an adult. All the facts a young child needs to understand the life of this intriguing backyard creature are packed into Backyard Books: Are You a Snail? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries.

Synopsis: Based on Albert Payson Terhune's popular stories from the 1920s, the first installment in a new series introduces Lad, a purebred collie whose bravery saves the life of a little girl. Original. Reading level, 2.5.

Synopsis: A team of experts from a variety of Spanish-speaking cultures worked together to create this Spanish translation of Paul Bunyan. Paul Bunyan and Steven Kellogg--a splendid pair indeed --Booklist. Full color.

Synopsis: In Lee Bennett Hopkins collection of poems from multiple poets, young readers will learn about the fun and importance of mathematics through energetic poems and vivid illustrations.This collection of more than fifteen poems helps teach the importance of mathematics through lively and exciting rhymes about having fun with numbers.With work from poets such as Karla Kuskin, David McCord, and Janet Wong paired alongside colorful illustrations, this…