Synopsis: The antics of lively and colorful animals present the numbers one to ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty.

Synopsis: Second-grader Emily worries that her grandfather, who has narcolepsy, will fall asleep when he visits her class to talk about Veterans Day.

Synopsis: Always in search of adventure, Sam sneaks onto a school bus. Discovered by a couple of schoolkids, they smuggle the puppy into their classroom, where they hope to keep her hidden. Never one to miss out on all the fun, however, Sam is soon causing mayhem, chewing books and walking over students' wet paintings. This Level 1 first reader contains short stories, simple sentences, easy vocabulary, simple visual clues and lots of repetition.

Synopsis: Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself.

Synopsis: A jump rope rhyme that travels through the alphabet, from Alex selling alligators in Alabama to Zelma selling zippers in Zimbabwe.

Synopsis: Explore the bright and noisy barnyard in this wonderful collection of poems for young children. A collection of verses that introduce such farm animals as chickens, cows, pigs, and sheep.

Synopsis: The second book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! is another uproarious cautionary tale about things that DON'T belong together! If your mom says to get ready to play at the beach, she means with a boat, or a Frisbee, or a shovel. She is NOT talking about the piano. But Magnolia is a little girl with a big idea, determination, and one very heavy upright piano that,…

Synopsis: Three warthogs count to ten as they bake cupcakes.

Synopsis: Pumpkin heads and jack-o-lanterns of all varieties abound when Halloween comes around.

Synopsis: Sometimes things change from what they were at first: a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, a trickle becomes a river, a word becomes a story, a stranger becomes a friend, and a baby becomes you.

Synopsis: Celebrate our home in this joyous, poetic tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves. Tying all these wonders together are the faces of children from around the globe, reflecting our shared connection to the planet.

Synopsis: Despite the advice of others in her family, Ella Sarah persists in wearing the striking and unusual outfit of her own choosing.

Synopsis: Children's Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation!Completely redesigned for today's young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know.The new, dynamic True Books design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format-- a readable and attractive typeface-- large, bold, and brilliant full-color…

Synopsis: Children's Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation!Completely redesigned for today's young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know.The new, dynamic True Books design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format-- a readable and attractive typeface-- large, bold, and brilliant full-color…

Synopsis: Easy-to-follow drawing instructions enable young artists, historians, and fans to create authentic scenes, costumes, and characters from the life of Pocahontas, a chief's daughter who saved the life of British settler John Smith. Reprint.

Synopsis: How can smells give us warnings? How does having a cold affect our sense of smell? How do animals use their sense of smell? Five fun activities help children discover the answers in this lively and entertaining introduction to the sense of smell.

Synopsis: Describes what people do in different jobs, such as pilots, athletes, and hairdressers; what different places look like, from factories, to schools to theaters; and how things are made, including cars, clay pots, and buildings.

Synopsis: A mouse-sized kid tackles giant-sized tasks in this classic picture book from the brilliant mind that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.When he wakes up a tenth of his normal size, unflappable George doesn’t mind at all. Now he can fly his toy plane, for real! Swim with this goldfish! Sled down the dishes on a sponge! But reality soon sets in: how will he be able to make his bed, brush his teeth, or take care of his…

Synopsis: "Students who are wild about penguins and classrooms doing units on them will find The Emperor's Egg an action-packed read." — School Library JournalCan you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything at all to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming in the ocean and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months,…

Synopsis: A hardworking duck is rescued from life with a lazy old farmer in this classic tale of justice. Farmer Duck isn't your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm--all because the owner of the farm is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally collapses from exhaustion, the farmyard animals come to the rescue with a simple but heroic plan. Candlewick Storybook…