Synopsis: Things are changing at Fairy Tale Reform School.At least, that's what Gilly's heard through the Enchantasia rumor mill. Word is, notorious trickster Rumpelstiltskin has taken over management from Headmistress Flora, and he's locked down the school tighter than the Pied Piper's pants. Not that this news concerns Gilly. She's been released from FTRS and is now suffering through attending Jack of All Trades School, where she gets to learn about…

Synopsis:  Why do tigers have stripes? How does an octopus move? What do elephants use their trunks for? My Little Book of Animals answers all these questions and many more. Simple, easy-to-understand text combines with close-up photography to provide an excellent introduction to the animal kingdom. Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about the word around them.

Synopsis:  How does an acorn grow into a tree? What does a baby sea horse eat? Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn all about your favourite species with this stunning series. From plants and pets to exotic animals, readers will soon learn how different species are born, grow up and reproduce. Each book has amazing photographs, easy-to-understand text and discussion points for further learning.

Synopsis: A biography of Betsy Ross as a girl, before she ran her own upholstery shop and made American flags.

Synopsis: The diary of Zlata Filipovic begins with the typical concerns of an eleven-year-old girl: piano lessons and birthday parties, new skis and grades at school. Eight months later, as blasts of gunfire destroy her happy world, Zlata witnesses and records instead the horrors of war: the deaths of friends, food shortages, and days spent seeking refuge from bombs and artillery in a neighbor's cellar. In a voice both innocent and heartbreakingly wise,…

Synopsis: Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. This captivating picture book about thefaith-based origin of St. Nicholas is illustrated by?New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey and written by Dandi Daley Mackall…

Synopsis: George Washington grew up in the English colony of Virginia. He was tall and strong, fair in judgment, and respected by his friends as agood leader. As he grew older, George saw how England took advantage of the American colonies—and he didn't like it. When the colonies declared their independence, George was chosen to lead their army as its general. And when the colonies won their freedom, George was elected to lead the new nation as its first…

Synopsis: Open a child's eyes to the natural world! Each book in this series traces a story of growth and change, in the simplest possible way. Clear, colorful illustrations by Carolyn Scrace record each stage in the process. The detail in the illustrations provides a starting point for disucssion and further exploration. The books also include an information section, to practice reference skills. -- From back cover.

Synopsis: "Did you know the sun is a star? Learn more amazing facts about the sun in this super book"--Page 2 of cover

Synopsis: "You live on the Earth! Learn more about our planet in this exciting book"--Page 2 of cover

Synopsis: "The moon is our closest neighbor in space. Read this cool book to learn all about it"--Page 2 of cover

Synopsis: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star. This book will tell you all about stars"--Page 2 of cover

Synopsis: A Walk on the Wild SideA tiny bug goes for a walk, but it's no ordinary stroll. Soon he bumps into a cat, then a crocodile, and even a baby pig! More creatures join them, until they tippy-toe into a mysterious yellow house that happens to belong to a young boy, who happily tumble bumbles with them.TUMBLE BUMBLE was written and illustrated by Felicia Bond, who is also the creator of THE HALLOWEEN PLAY, POINSETTIA AND HER FAMILY, and many other…

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text describe the habitats of different insects.

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text describe the many things that insects do.

Synopsis: Who made tracks in the soft mud by the stream? Whose tracks are curving lines in the mud around the puddle? With simple text and a guessing-game format, children can explore the animal community in the forest. Directions for making plaster casts, track tracings, and track "traps" enable children to become track detectives in their own backyards.

Synopsis: Text and pictures try to make possible the conceptualization of a million, a billion, and a trillion.

Synopsis: From buttoning a shirt to losing a tooth, the special moments in a child's life are captured in Jean Marzollo's straightforward text, accompanied by photographer Nancy Sheehan's clear, bright images of multicultural children. From a three-day-old infant to a cartwheeling seven-year-old readers of all ages will be enchanted. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text contrast Arctic landscapes and animals in winter and summer.

Synopsis: Shows various kinds of baby animals learning to do such things as run, climb, groom, and hunt.