Synopsis: The four reading levels of this series make up a structured literacy program that carefully guides children through their first steps in reading. Level 1 readers will be captivated by the eye-catching photos and plenty of word repetition as they explore the world of the tadpole. Full color.

Synopsis: In which the protagonist asks her father about the long name he gave her.

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text describe some of the many liquid and frozen solid forms of water, such as rain, tap water, frost, rivers, and icebergs.

Synopsis: Jack and Annie nearly freez when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of the cave people ande woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure-not even a saber-toothed tiger.

Synopsis: Text adapted from the traditional song describes how students and staff ride the bus to school.

Synopsis: Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings.

Synopsis: Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he's always been a little bit different-his tusk isn't as long, he's not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn't enjoy the cuisine. Then one night, an extra strong current sweeps Kelp to the surface, where he spots a mysterious creature that looks just like him! Kelp discovers that he and the creature are actually unicorns. The…

Synopsis: "On the first day of first grade I had fun right away... Count twelve fun-filled firsts of first grade!"--Page four of cover.

Synopsis: Braid Beard and his pirate crew return to retrieve the treasure they buried in Jeremy Jacob's backyard, but first they must help calm his baby sister, Bonney Anne, whom they awoke from her nap.

Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Marcel loves riding his bicycle, and dreams of competing in the Tour de France, but it is 1942 and German soldiers are everywhere, stopping him as he delivers bread from his parents' bakery around Aucoin--then one day he discovers that it is not just bread he is delivering, and suddenly he finds himself in position of dangerous secrets about his parents and his new friend from Paris, Delphine.

Synopsis: VERONICA SPARKS IS hitting the road and she is going to shake the dust of her little town off her shoes and see the world!Well, someday. For now, she’s hitting the road in an RV with her cantankerous grandfather and her hyperactive little brother. Ronnie’s grandfather is a wind prospector, and they are heading across Kansas in search of a good stiff breeze. Okay, so it’s not the trip of her dreams. But with her newly affirmatized attitude,…

Synopsis: Simple text discusses the physical characteristics and typical behaviors of snakes as well as their place in the world.

Synopsis: When her kindergarten class has Job Day, Junie B. goes through much confusion and excitement before deciding on the "bestest" job of all.

Synopsis: Bad kitty is not pleased when a baby joins her family. Includes fun facts and tips for training a cat to perform tricks.

Synopsis: A mouse and its mother experience the delights of nature on a windy spring day.

Synopsis: Marisol, who lives in Puerto Rico, wants a dog very much but her grandfather will not let her have one, until a skinny mutt wins him over.

Synopsis: Penny's excitement over the start of first grade turns to sadness when she and her best friend are placed different classrooms, but they make the best of it--and some new friends--in this poem based on "The Night Before Christmas."

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

Synopsis: "Long Tom is supposed to watch corn, but after a while, he learns that it isn't fun to be all alone." -- Publisher's website.

Synopsis: A laugh-a-thon for children. Clever poems with unique twists that make both children and adults laugh. A sure fire winner for kids.