Synopsis: Hang on to your hats! George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin--a headless scarecrow that kicks people's hats off on Halloween! The man with the yellow hat tells George it's just a legend, but with the help of his friends Allie and Bill, George is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery and find out once and for all if No Noggin really exists. This early reader features a…

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

Synopsis: This book is a simple explanation of how green leaves change colors. Watch as the leaves soak up water, take in carbon dioxide, and absorb the sun's rays -- all to make food! As the hours of daylight shorten, the tree makes less food, and leaves begin to die. The chlorophyll in the leaves fades away, and their colors change to reds, yellows, and oranges that signal the arrival of Autumn.

Synopsis: Read about all kinds of pumpkins in this silly story, perfect for the fall season!Autumn in the pumpkin patch, no two pumpkins ever match!Some are big and win a prize, some wind up in pumpkin pies!Visit the pumpkin patch for some fall-tastic fun with pumpkins big and small! This rhyimg adventure is ideal for beginning readers. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar…

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…

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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: A beautiful, honest portrait of loss and deep friendship told through the story of two iconic polar bears.Gus lives in a big park in the middle of an even bigger city, and he spends his days with Ida. Ida is right there. Always. Then one sad day, Gus learns that Ida is very sick, and she isn’t going to get better. The friends help each other face the difficult news with whispers, sniffles, cuddles, and even laughs. Slowly Gus realizes that even…

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: Words and illustrations depict the activities of the day as children go out to play

Synopsis: The new quilt is finished, and what a quilt it is! Here is a square from the proud owner's baby pajamas, and one from the shirt she wore on her second birthday. There is even a square of the same material from which her mother made her stuffed dog Sally. How can she possibly sleep when there is so much to look at, and remember, and dream about . . . ?

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…

Synopsis: The Easter bunny takes center stage in this delightful spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. Full color.

Synopsis: Ages 3 to 6Blast-off! Up into the sky goes the space shuttle. In orbit, the astronauts get a taste of ready-to-eat food, experience zero gravity, go for space walks, and even fix a satellite. It's fun to fly aboard the shuttle...and then come back to Earth.

Synopsis: Children will want to sing along to this easy-to-read picture book, set to the tune of "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain." Bright, yummy illustrations make it an Easter treat for the youngest reader!