Synopsis: A fresh and funny introduction to the United States' Founding Fathers looks at the lives of John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington, and Ben Franklin as well as Tom Jefferson. 250,000 first printing.

Synopsis: A biography of the Shoshoni Indian woman who played an important role in guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States in 1805-1806.

Synopsis: Student paperback to compliment Houghton Mifflin Reading: Grade 4, 2001

Synopsis: A fascinating and beautiful journey through the rainforest canopy that's perfect for budding environmentalists. In this picture book illustrated with stunning photographs, journey along with Dr. Meg Lowman through the rainforest. Dr. Lowman is a scientist who, with the help of slings, suspended walkways, and mountain-climbing equipment, has managed to ascend into one of our planet's least accessible and most fascinating ecosystems. "Fresh in…

Synopsis: Meet Artist Edward Hopper! Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). This book examines the life and work of the American realist painter, describing and giving examples of his art.

Synopsis: Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realistic overview of each artist's life and style in these fun and educational books.

Synopsis: From a Peace Corps doctor to an astronaut on the space shuttle Endeavor, Mae Jemison has led a rich and exciting life. Blast off with the first African-American woman to travel into space, and learn what it takes to make your dreams come true!

Synopsis: Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realistic overview of each artist's life and style in these fun and educational books.

Synopsis: Discusses the childhood of Frida Kahlo and how it influenced her art.

Synopsis: A study of men and women whose inventions and achievements have changed the world. Charts, diagrams and archival photographs are included with the intention of grounding the book in historical fact.

Synopsis: This new fun-filled book takes math skills to the next level, teaching estimation, simple graphing, multiplication, factoring, problem-solving, division, and simple fractions--all using M&Ms. Full color.

Synopsis: How far could you hop?If you hopped like a frog...you could jump from home plate to first base in one mighty leap!Did you know that a frog can jump 20 times its body length? Or that an ant can lift an object 50 times its own weight?Read this book and find out what you could do -- if you had the amazing abilities of animals! And there are endless possibilities for making more hilarious comparisons of your own. Get ready for ratio and proportion…

Synopsis: Math is often a difficult subject for young readers. However, the Hello Math Reader series makes learning about math fun. In this latest title, a mismatched pair--Even Steven and Odd Todd--through their differing number preferences, teach basic number concepts in a way that both children and their parents will enjoy. Full color.

Synopsis: Lisa's dog, Penny, becomes the object of her homework assignment in a colorful mathematical concept book about measuring and the use of different measuring units. Reprint.