Synopsis: Author and illustrator, Anne Miranda, discusses the artwork in her book, Does a Mouse Have a House?

Synopsis: "In 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that proclaimed that it was time - long overdue - for all men to be treated as equals. Today his beliefs are more important than ever, and author Jane Kurtz explains Dr. King's words in language even the youngest reader can understand"--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an…

Synopsis: In words and pictures, a thermometer changes temperature as the weather changes.

Synopsis: In this story based on a traditional Norwegian folktale, a boy traveling from Finnmark to Oslo with his pet polar bear stops by Kyri's hut on Christmas Eve. The guests help to frighten away the trolls who come to wreak havoc and steal all of the holiday treats.

Synopsis: Describes the characteristics of bats, how they live and what they eat. Includes glossary and comprehension questions.

Synopsis: Explains in simple terms some of the work that doctors do.

Synopsis: Discusses the ways in which people all over the world move from place to place, including walking, riding on animals, and traveling on wheels and water.

Synopsis: Penguins can swim, dive, hop, slide, and waddle! In this book, you will find out what else these very cool birds can do.

Synopsis: Describes how fire fighters get ready for a fire, their equipment, and how they rescue people. Content vocabulary and word builders are for grades 1-2. Word count: 219; decodability: 68%; sight words: 112.

Synopsis: Introduces twenty-six rain forest animals from A to Z, providing the name, favorite foods, and unique characteristics of each.