Synopsis: A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal–winning tale.Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple,…

Synopsis: A great book to explain to children in simple terms and concepts why recycling is so important and what they can do every day to help protect Planet Earth!Perfect for parents, teachers, and gift givers looking for: An answer to the question "Can I recycle this?" Kids science books Earth Day books Homeschool suppliesPart of every child's development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to…

Synopsis: Water Habitats features breathtaking photographs, detailed illustrations, and text that is easy to read, yet comprehensive. Young readers will enjoy learning about the different types of water habitats, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and swamps. This book also discusses - the differences between saltwater habitats and freshwater habitats - plant and animal life in each water habitat - how animals find food and protect themselves Teacher's…

Synopsis: Spectacular photographs and engaging text help introduce students to familiar landforms and others they may not have seen before. By using compare-and-contrast questions, children will be encouraged to identify differences in similar landforms, such as mountains and hills. Children will also be inspired to paint landscapes, create volcanoes, and write poems, songs, or projects about their favorite landforms to express their own creativity.…

Synopsis: Ideally suited to the board-book format, Here Are My Hands invites very young children to respond spontaneously and creatively as they learn the parts of the body. The rhyming text and bold illustrations do more than name the eyes, ears, nose, and toes. By featuring children of many different backgrounds, the book quietly celebrates the commonality of people around the world.

Synopsis: Jamie planted a pumpkin seed in the spring. All summer long he watched his pumpkin grow -- from a tiny sprout to a huge orange pumpkin. By Halloween it was ready to pick and carve. But best of all, inside th epumpkin were seeds -- to be planted next spring. A celebration of lifeand growth for the very youngest.

Synopsis: Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. Nancy can hardly wait for her class visit to the planetarium! Young readers will delight in this newest addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, sharing in Nancy's anticipation and disappointment when the trip doesn't go as planned. But with her trademark panache, Nancy manages to make even this frustrating situation fun—and, of…

Synopsis: The Students Of Room 26 Are So Excited For Longfellow School's Big School Fair! Pet Hamster Humphrey Is Too--but Will He Be Allowed To March In The Parade With His Classmates?--

Synopsis: Key Features Description A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis, until a new friend offers some needed perspective.A "fresh approach to colors and feelings."-Booklist, starred review A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis, until a new friend offers some needed perspective.A "fresh approach to colors and feelings."-Booklist, starred review Product Details Item #: NTS810651 ISBN13:…