Synopsis: Dr. Quasar gives a group of children a tour of the solar system, describing each of the planets from Mercury to Pluto.

Synopsis: A rhymed introduction to the characteristics of the various members of the whale family.

Synopsis: Describes the habitat, varieties, physical characteristics, feeding habits, and other behavior of this marsupial, focusing on one individual animal and her baby in an Australian sanctuary.

Synopsis: A brief overview of Africa's geography.

Synopsis: These informative biographies address an important and timely topic -- Native American men and women and their struggle to protect their land and freedom.

Synopsis: Part geography lesson, part introduction ornithology, United Tweets is all fun . . .  a feathered pageant matching the 50 state birds--USA Today*INCLUDES* Fun facts, a full map of the United States, all the state capitals, and hilarious illustrations of each state bird!Welcome to the United Tweets Pageant! This colorful parade of state birds competing to be Top Tweet will have readers of all ages laughing aloud. From Alabama's Yellowhammer to…

Synopsis: These informative biographies address an important and timely topic -- Native American men and women and their struggle to protect their land and freedom.

Synopsis: Created especially for very young children who want to know more about the earth, this beautifully illustrated first book about geography comes with a colorful full-size inflatable globe. The book tells all about maps and globes, how the continents were formed, what the equator is, and much more. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: 6 copies of Explorer Tim Samaras: Tornadoes Ladders Science consists of high interest science topics for Life, Earth, Physical Science, and STEM with engaging text and visuals that align to Next Generation Science Standards topics. Through this content, students develop a clearer understanding and appreciation for science concepts. Ladders Science includes three reading levels for each of the 36 titles. Students whose reading levels range from…

Synopsis: One of the most beloved Alaskan children's picture books of all time, Alaska' Three Bears is a classic retelling of the three bears fairy tale, Alaska-style. Readers young and old will meet Alaska's three bears in this one-of-a-kind adventure. Join the polar, grizzly, and black bears as they travel across Alaska's vast wilderness. Author Shelley Gill and illustrator Shannon Cartwright bring young readers the real story of the three bears, filled…

Synopsis: Children can imagine being witnesses to history-in-the-making in this series that explores important events in United States history.

Synopsis: The members of the Lambchop family react differently when a boisterous genie grants their wishes for fame, power, and the ability to fly.

Synopsis: Weary of the war, a Union lieutenant recalls his life with his twin brother on their family's Virginia plantation and the events that led them to fight on different sides in the Civil War.

Synopsis: As soon as Anne Shirley arrived at the snug, white farmhouse called Green Gables, she knew she wanted to stay forever. But would the Cuthberts send her back to the orphanage? Anne knows she's not what they expected -- a skinny girl with decidedly red hair and a temper to match. If only she could convince them to let her stay, she'd try very hard not to keep rushing headlong into scrapes or blurt out the very first thing she had to say. Anne was…

Synopsis: A Northland wildflower book that features large color photographs and black-and-white drawings of every species included.

Synopsis: Rosa Parks is best known for the day she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott. Yet there is much more to her story than this one act of defiance. In this straightforward, compelling autobiography, Rosa Parks talks candidly about the civil rights movement and her active role in it. Her dedication is inspiring; her story is unforgettable. "The simplicity and candor of this courageous woman…

Synopsis: Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this revised edition of the popular Random House Step Up(TM) Biography of the great civil-rights leader and advocate for peaceful resistance --includes new text and additional dynamic photos. Perfect for reading level: 2.2. When Martin Luther King Jr., was growing up, he wasn't allowed to use the water fountains the white children drank from--and he didn't understand why. As he grew older,…

Synopsis: Provides students with a wealth of information for animal-related class assignments, projects, reports. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: Follows the development of a large old maple tree from its growth from a seed during the American Revolution to its maturity in the late twentieth century.

Synopsis: In this festive Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, Alice Dalgiesh brings to life the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday for readers of all ages.Giles, Constance and Damaris Hopkins are all passengers aboard the crowded Mayflower, journeying to the New World to start a new life. Things get a little more cramped when their baby brother Oceanus is born during the passage. However, when they arrive, there are even worse challenges to face as the…