Synopsis: When a young pig knocks on a fox's door, the fox thinks dinner has arrived, but the pig has other plans.

Synopsis: Traditional Chinese edition of The Big Cheese

Synopsis: Adaptation of a traditional American song for very small children.

Synopsis: John Gibson, who hit more home runs than Mark McGwire, was never allowed to play in the major leagues because of his race.

Synopsis: Because of a recent string of embarrassing behavior, Kitty's cat license has been revoked and she must take a test to get it back so she can still be a cat.

Synopsis: Are Mrs. Hartwell's students ready to show what they know? Mrs. Hartwell is preparing her class to take the Big Test. Knowing they have studied and are well-prepared, she helps the students practice how to sit quietly, fill in the bubbles, and follow the directions. She even instructs them on proper morning-of-the-test nutrition. As her students grow increasingly anxious about the Big Test, Mrs. Hartwell realizes she has to teach the most…

Synopsis: Flat Stanley and Arthur go on a snorkeling trip and make a dazzling discovery--sunken treasure! But what happens when a storm hits and the waves get bigger and bigger?

Synopsis: Growing up in Hungary during WWI, Erdos tried school but chafed at the rules and convinced his mother that he should study at home. He was fascinated by numbers from an early age, and by the time he was 20, he was known as The Magician from Budapest. Unable to do common tasks such as cooking, laundry, or driving, he spent his adult life flying around the world, staying with other mathematicians, and working collaboratively on challenging math…

Synopsis: "It's bright and early on a Saturday morning, and the little red chicken wants cookies for breakfast. What better way to persuade Papa than by jarring him awake and gleefully interjecting cookies―and herself!―into every nursery rhyme they read together? Though the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe heartily endorses the little red chicken's plan, Papa has his own idea for a sweet breakfast for his determined daughter."--Publisher's website.

Synopsis: "The life of a red fox is a mystery to most people. You might catch a glimpse of blazing red fur or hear a far-off bark, but the fox's daily activities are known to few. Filled with fascinating facts and illuminating details, this nonfiction book invites readers on a yearlong journey with a red fox named Vixen. Follow her as she hunts for food, escapes from danger, and raises playful kits with her mate ... preparing them for the day when they…

Synopsis: The relationship between human progress and its effect on the natural environment has long been a contentious issue.Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The Cornerstones of Freedom series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of…

Synopsis: Shy ten-year-old Cadence grapples with an overprotective father, a mother who's skipped town to pursue stardom, and what to do when a recording of her amazing voice leaks before she's ready to share it with the world.

Synopsis: Arthur is not looking forward to Camp Meadowcroak, and when mysterious things start happening there, he decides to run away.

Synopsis: Pairs of fiction and nonfiction books share high-interest topics and encourage children to compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and fiction, and make the transition between fiction and nonfiction reading strategies.

Synopsis: The book features : long vowels a, o, and e. Phnograms -aw and -all and inflectional ending -ed. High frequency and story words.

Synopsis: When fall comes, two brothers enjoy catching the falling leaves, stomping on them, kicking them, jumping in piles of them, and using them to make pictures, in a story which includes a description of how leaves change through the year.

Synopsis: With a bag of seeds and a pot on his head, John Chapman set out West to plant apple trees. He made lots of friends and planted lots of trees. Pretty soon, people started to call him Johnny Appleseed.

Synopsis: Hello, nature lovers! The creators of the best-selling National Geographic kids almanac bring you this special edition dedicated to nature! Explore the boundaries of our natural world, including fascinating biomes and dangerous weather! Filled with stunning photos, amazing facts, and cool activities, this is a must-have for kids who love being outdoors -- Back cover.

Synopsis: Every Christmas, Nicholas Duck helps Santa by collecting gift lists, but this year his little brothers and sister create havoc when they try to help, leading Nicholas to contemplate the true meaning of Christmas.