Synopsis: By following the instructions in the coded message, Tim finds his birthday present.

Synopsis: An award-winning author celebrates childhood independence! Button, zip, scrub, rub, paint and write -these are just a few of the things independent children can do. Aliki′s fun rhyming text and lively illustrations celebrate the joys of mastering these skills, morning, noon, and night. Ages 3-6

Synopsis: The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.

Synopsis: Children's Education

Synopsis: Susie and Neal get lost at the zoo so Zak the Yak and the Kid Guardians come to the rescue.

Synopsis: Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Synopsis: Jam-packed with information, these books are an ideal resource for report writing and teaching. Fast Facts highlight each state's capital city, largest city, physical size, population, natural resources, and primary manufactured goods. Easy-to-read text covers major state symbols, such as the state flag, seal, bird, tree, flower, animal, and more. The last chapter caps off the reader's experience with a list of fun places to visit. This series…

Synopsis: Sung To The Tune Of The Farmer In The Dell, This Book Teaches Students The Importance Of Keeping Germs To Yourself And Not Spreading Them To Others.

Synopsis: Presents a biography of the former South African president best known for his political activism and fight to end apartheid.

Synopsis: Full color. 32 p. Ages 3-6. Pub: 9/96. The award-winning author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other bestselling books now invites young imaginations to soar with this brightly illustrated new story. When the musician plays his violin, a world of shapes and color swirls into life. "(Carle) gets an A+ for inventiveness".--Publishers Weekly. Full color.

Synopsis: Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat with an overactive imagination, would rather be El Skippito, his Zorro-like, Chihuahua alter ego.

Synopsis: A simple introduction to some of the tools that help us make scientific discoveries, including the funnel, ruler, magnifier, and eyedropper.

Synopsis: Zak the Yak and the Kid Guardians teach the children how to be safe around strangers.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to the life and dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. Defines and illustrates more than 200 words, and introduces hundreds more. "A compact introduction to the use of a dictionary."--"School Library Journal."

Synopsis: A collection of humorous poetry on family and school.

Synopsis: While riding a bike, it is important to wear a bike helmet that fits correctly and brightly colored clothing. Zak the Yak and the Kid Guardians teach Pablo and Jill about bike safety.

Synopsis: Zak the Yak and the Kid Guardians teach Alex and Daniel how to call 911 whenever there is a real emergency.