Synopsis: This soaring story takes readers on a fantastic journey set in the same world and warm relationship as Arthur Dorros's award-winning Abuela! Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes and stories, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island--from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the…

Synopsis: Do you know what we mean when we say opposites? The things in this book are opposites. That means they are quite different to each other. Tall is the opposite to short. Late is the opposite to early. What is the opposite to awake?

Synopsis: One World, One Word books require a new reader to use the initial letter sound and a careful reading of the picture to figure out the one word on each page. While the concepts are familiar: boat, car, cow, the photos are surprising and take the reader

Synopsis: "One morning, after a dark and stormy night, Stanley Lambchop is nowhere to be found. But wait. . . what is that boy-shaped lump underneath his bedsheets? And where's that giggling coming from? It's Stanley and he's . . . invisible! At first there are great adventures for an invisible boy to have. Stanley becomes an unseen helper in a bike race, on a television show, and even fighting crime! But then Stanley starts to miss being seen, and…

Synopsis: Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras, they had lots of questions. Can snakes really be charmed? What reptile has the deadliest venom? What do Komodo dragons eat? How do you tell alligators and crocodiles apart? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos,…

Synopsis: Fire!The alarm sounds. Fire fighters scramble into coats and helmets and boots. Fire trucks loaded with fire fighters and their equipment roar into the street, ready and willing to save the day.As we have all been reminded, fire fighters are the epitome of strength, nobility, and pure courage. Every child in America has now realized that these brave fighters are our country's true heroes. With straightforward text and compelling full color…

Synopsis: Readers will enjoy the fun of snow through unique illustrations, as well as learn how snowflakes are formed.

Synopsis: A child figures out the best way to hug a porcupine as he watches his friends hug other animals.

Synopsis: Learn all about the galaxy, comets and solar system (when Pluto was still a planet.)

Synopsis: A young boy paints everything he sees.

Synopsis: Dad delights in receiving messages from his son. Functional notes as well as an 'I Love You' banner. Perfect companion to Notes from Mom.Activities that can extend this book into other areas of the curriculum or into the home are endless. Here are just a few ideas. Have fun!-Plan a party for Dad's birthday or some special event.-Begin a family journal. Each family member takes a turn writing in the journal.-Start a family message board or…

Synopsis: The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Cannon fire! That's what Jack and Annie hear when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of the American Civil War. There they meet a famous nurse named Clara Barton and do their best to help wounded soldiers. It is their hardest journey in time yet—and the one that will make the most difference to their own…

Synopsis: Newbery Medal Winner * Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children * ALA Notable Children’s Book Beverly Cleary’s timeless Newbery Medal-winning book explores difficult topics like divorce, insecurity, and bullying through the thoughts and emotions of a sixth-grade boy as he writes to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw. After his parents separate, Leigh Botts moves to a new town with his mother. Struggling to make friends and deal with his anger toward…

Synopsis: There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favorite for over thirty years!A told B, and B told C, “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree” In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! Countless children—and their parents—can joyfully recite the familiar…

Synopsis: "When Helen Keller was two years old, she got a terrible disease that left her deaf, blind, and mute. Despite her challenges, she worked hard to speak, read, and write -- and inspired many people to do similar"--Back cover