Synopsis: Young readers learn how floods form, what can be done to prevent them, and how to react in an emergency. From the great Pennsylvania flood of 1889 to the Midwestern flood of 1993, harrowing true stories illustrate the awesome damage that water can do. Safety tips are provided at the back of the book.

Synopsis: If Phil had a robot, it would do everything he didn't want to do -- eat his brussels sprouts, take his bath, and do his homework. No one would ever pick on him again. He'd be king of the world! Dan Yaccarino's simple, lively text and exuberant retro-styled illustrations bring this bold and funny fantasy to life. "Children will start accumulating a list of jobs for a robot to take over."-- "Booklist"

Synopsis: Three bears slip unseen into Santa's house on Christmas Eve as his wife prepares a surprise party but when the bears create a mess, she orders them to clean up before Santa's return.

Synopsis: This collection includes first 10 books from classic children detectives series NATE THE GRATE. 1. Nate the Great 2. Nate the Great goes Undercover 3. Nate the Great and the Lost List 4. Nate the Great and the Phony Clue 5. Nate the Great and the Sticky Case 6. Nate the Great and the Missing Key 7. Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail 8. Nate the Great and the Fishy Prize 9. Nate the Great Stalks Stupidweed 10. Nate the Great and the Boring Beach…

Synopsis: From economics to contemporary issues, from history to current events, this new series supports a wide range of intermediate-grade curricula with its balanced perspective on the U.S. government's often controversial agencies and institutions. Readers will learn how they work to solve problems, provide national security and infrastructure, represent the United States, and impact our day-to-day lives.

Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Nora has always dreamed of going to Paris with her grandmother, but when her grandmother dies it seems like Paris is gone with her--until Nora finds three airline tickets in a trunk, and sets out to persuade her mother to use them.

Synopsis: Using the paper flashlight provided, young readers can explore this activity guide and learn about worms, beetles, kingfishers, moles and other underground creatures as they uncover what's hiding in each dark page.

Synopsis: FLASH... FLASH... FLASH...A lighthouse signals from the rocky shore, guiding ships away from danger. Once sailors watched for giant bonfires that were set high on hills. Now, most lighthouses are fully automated. In "Beacons of Light: Lighthouses," Gail Gibbons tells all about these beautiful and useful structures, using careful explanations, colorful facts, and helpful illustrations to show how lighthouse technology has developed and changed…

Synopsis: Presents brief information on the koala, llama, lion, bat, bison, giant panda, and killer whale.

Synopsis: As beloved Little Gorilla grows up, he discovers that love grows with him. Perfect for bedtime or snuggle-time, this warm and timeless classic reassures readers that as they grow and change, they are always loved. Just about everybody in the great green forest loves Little Gorilla. His mother loves him. His father loves him. Even Big Boa Constrictor loves him. But Little Gorilla begins to grow . . . and Grow . . . and GROW. And then, when…

Synopsis: Everyone tells Kevin not to wiggle and jiggle his loose tooth, but he doesn't listen

Synopsis: "Armadillos stop and eat whatever they find, including things they find in a camper's bag." -- Publisher's website.

Synopsis: A delightfully illustrated cause-and-effect story that will keep readers flipping the pages.Buzz, Buzz, Buzz The bee stings the bull…which makes the cow nervous…so she kicks the farmer’s wife…and the farmer hits the mule…who knocks over the shed…and so begins Bryron’s hilarious tale of a disastrous chain of events.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs describe a variety of sea animals.

Synopsis: Nonfiction readers featuring photographs and informational text in the sciences and social sciences.

Synopsis: A learn-to-read story about anger.

Synopsis: A learn-to-read story about friendship.

Synopsis: Book by Feely, Jenny

Synopsis: A learn-to-read story about birds.