Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Jack Chabert knows how to keep young readers on the edge of their seats!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the ninth book of…

Synopsis: Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!   Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!   C is for Canary . . . Green Lawn has a pet problem! Dink’s neighbor can’t find her canary. Ruth Rose’s cat, Tiger, has also…

Synopsis: Ninth nugget: When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit a dude ranch in Montana, they find themselves with another mystery to solve, this one involving the theft of money from the ranch's safe and of a large gold nugget that Josh had found.

Synopsis: He never made mistakes--until one day, he did. Does your child fear making mistakes? Do they get frustrated when things don't go perfectly? The Boy Who Never Made Mistakes is a heartwarming and fun story that helps kids build confidence, embrace challenges, and see mistakes as a stepping stone to success! Meet Beatrice--a boy who always gets everything right. His clothes stay spotless, his answers are perfect, and his juggling act is legendary.…

Synopsis: Whoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But slam on the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Will Squirrel's competitive spirit take over or will she learn how to be a team player? Best-selling author Katy Hudson (Too Many Carrots and A Loud Winter's Nap) proves that winning isn't everything in this energetic picture book…

Synopsis: "This earnest story of being a good sibling, neighbor, and friend may inspire readers to find ways to be generous in their own lives." ― Publisher's Weekly The sweetness of making new friends―and making treats to welcome new neighbors―are central themes in this wonderful picture book on how the smallest kindness can make a jelly donut difference. After their new neighbor shares the story of growing up in Poland, sibling rivalry is repurposed…

Synopsis: A funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free ... A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree. Meet Kevin. A koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or…

Synopsis: What are peanuts - are they peas or are they nuts? Do they grow above or below ground? Who invented peanut butter? In the same spirit as his award-winning Life and Times of the Honeybee, Charles Micucci explores one of America's most favorite and enigmatic snack foods. This fascinating picture book, with its concise, detailed text and abundant illustrations, ranging from the humorous to the scientific, offers a spirited introduction to the life…

Synopsis: Grab your backpack and get ready for the second grade in the latest big moment to be celebrated in Natasha Wing's best-selling series!It's the night before a young boy's first day of second grade, and he's excited. He's spent all summer reading and preparing for the year ahead, and he can't wait to learn more about what fun surprises second grade has to offer. Join him and his friends on their journey through the new school year in this…

Synopsis: Soon to be a major motion picture!The Pout-Pout Fish is a glum, gloomy swimmer who doesn't quite fit in . . . But maybe he hasn't gone on the right adventure yet! Swim along with Mr. Fish as he discovers new places and meets new friends. Turns out being pouty isn't really his destiny. It's much easier to find the courage to be yourself with friends by your side. The movie tie-in edition of the New York Times bestselling, blockbuster sensation…

Synopsis: A major motion picture based on the books coming soon!Turn little pouts into big smiles in this splashy adventure where Mr. Fish, the star of the New York Times bestselling The Pout-Pout Fish series, teaches a bully shark about kindness and being a friend.Mr. Fish and all his friendsLove to play down at the park.But that ends when they’re bulliedBy a misbehaving shark!Mr. Fish wants to help.He knows bullying is wrong!But he’s just one fish—Is he…

Synopsis: This beautiful book is perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space and makes learning fun for young children. Board book that can teach toddlers all about the sun, moon, stars, and planets--with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts.Back-of-the-book activities offer hands-on fun for budding astronomers

Synopsis: One of the most original American writers, Edgar Allan Poe shaped the development of both the detectvie story and the science-fiction story. Some of his poems—"The Raven," "The Bells," "Annabel Lee"—remain among the most popular in American literature. Poe's tales of the macabre still thrill readers of all ages. Here are familiar favorites like "The Purloined Letter," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue,"…

Synopsis: Product DescriptionMP3 CD FormatFrom the author of Stick Dog comes the second book in an early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. Simon always has a lot to say. And sometimes he can't stop talking-even in the middle of class. When Simon gets in trouble for jabbering at school, his best friends, Molly and Rosie, think up a plan to keep him from getting grounded at…

Synopsis: Ben has cancer, but he also has a loving family and friends, a community fighting for him--and hope. When Ben finds out he has cancer, he learns a lot right away. He learns that cancer is something you fight, and that cancer isn't anyone's fault--especially not his. He discovers that many things change with cancer, but some of the most important things stay the same, and everyone around him wants to help him fight.

Synopsis: "Using an empty wooden box and twelve familiar items representing the months of the year, Lillie and Crews have created an opportunity for an experiential feast for young children....Teachers and librarians will relish this book for all of the concepts that can be developed with it, including empty and full, inside an outside, collecting, counting, sharing, remembering, and...time."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.

Synopsis: Andy is hoping for a toy rocket ship for his birthday. When Grandma sends a teddy bear instead, he is unhappy and disappointed. But a nightmare adventure turns Andy and the teddy bear, Arthur, into fast friends. First published in 1978, Ginnie Hofmann's story of 'Who Wants an Old Teddy Bear?' lead to four more books, all of them starring Andy and Arthur in their further adventures. Now back in print, and collected together for the first time,…

Synopsis: NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Science Standards- Science as Inquiry: I- Human senses need assistance- Science and Technology: V- People have always invented tools and techniques to solve problems- Tools help scientists make better observationsGrades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Science, Technology, and Society: VIII- Identify and describe ways in which science and technology have changed society

Synopsis: All-new, easy-to-read riddles are paired with fun photographs culled from the bestselling I Spy series. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader

Synopsis: See the picture. Read the clue. Play I Spy. It's fun to do! Join the Scholastic Reading Circle-children will love to read together, read with assistance, and read alone! 1 Level Simple words and short sentences for the newest readers 2 Level Vocabulary and sentence length for beginning readers 3 Level Longer stories with paragraphs 4 Level First chapter books for advanced beginners.