Synopsis: Discover the causes--and consequences--of hurricanes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers!Is it true that hurricanes can be seen from space? Yes! Weather satellites track hurricanes. Pictures from these satellites tell where a hurricane is going and how big and fast it is.Inside you'll find: - How hurricanes form, how fast they move, and an account of the most dangerous hurricanes in recent history- A hands-on activity,…

Synopsis: As a child growing up in Australia, Annette Kellerman confronted a crippling illness and grew up to become a world-renowned athlete who revolutionized the sport of swimming for women, a movie star who invented water ballet, and a fashion revolutionary who modernized the swimsuit. Full color.

Synopsis: If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose?What if you woke up one morning, and you suddenly had the superpower of an ocean animal? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. And if you could sniff like a great white shark, you'd be able to smell treats from miles…

Synopsis: Fill in the blanks of the Dork Diary write-in journal, filled with questions for every day and complete with art and quotes from Nikki Maxwell herself! As Nikki Maxwell knows, keeping a journal is a great way to get to know the most important person in your life: YOU! This special Dork Diaries guided journal features questions for every day of the year. If you could swap places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why? What song could you…

Synopsis: When Nikki Maxwell discovers that mean-girl MacKenzie is planning to spread rumours about Brandon in her school-newspaper column, Nikki decides to join the paper to keep an eye on her. Assigned the role of Miss Know-It-All, the paper's agony aunt, at first Nikki has fun answering letters from kids at school, but when her inbox starts overflowing, she feels in need of some help herself! Can Nikki keep up with demands and stop Mackenzie from…

Synopsis: Two hungry wolves in disguise attempt to raid a sheep farm.

Synopsis: Faith McNulty, a prolific children's book author, has written many science books for children. In this easy reader, she invites children to imagine a pooch-patrolled world! "If dogs ruled the world, they would keep people as pets." The dogs are taking us to the vet, giving us flea baths, and reading training books on how to teach us to sit and lie down. Children will love this silly story, with lively illustrations by Julie Durrell, about a…

Synopsis: Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the Sea Park. Join Little Critter as he learns about exciting and strange sea creatures.

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Marc Brown's stories and drawings tell about Arthur's experiences at home, at school, and at camp. Each story promotes kindness, responsibility, and cooperation.

Synopsis: "Generous Mr. Panda is giving away presents to all his animal friends, including a mouse, an octopus, an elephant, and a lemur, but they aren't being very grateful about the gifts they receive. It may be because the presents aren't quite right. Mouse receives a sweater that's too big, and Octopus gets six colourful socks even though he has eight legs. Fortunately, thoughtful little Lemur knows that even if the present isn't perfect, it's the…

Synopsis: How things move. Pushes and Pulls. Using force. Gravity, Magnets.

Synopsis: Ladybug plans a party with only two friends in her small house, but as more and more insects show up, she is sure her birthday is ruined.

Synopsis: Janey plans to surprise her friends by baking their favourite cakes to celebrate her birthday, but she is the one who gets surprised.

Synopsis: Chameleon can hide anywhere he likes!

Synopsis: When Henry has a snack, his puppy Mudge wants one too.

Synopsis: This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about bullies, problem-solving, and communication! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this timeless classic from Stan and Jan Berenstain. There is a bully at school, and the bully is picking on Sister! Will she ever be able to stand up for herself? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

Synopsis: Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddler's efforts to outwit the monkeys in this new, enlarged, and redesigned edition, and will ask to read it again and again.

Synopsis: Little One is a lovable and curious boy who enjoys counting things one by one. Readers learn the concept of the number one while they follow Little One on his busy day filled with counting friendly animals and familiar objects.

Synopsis: Froggy's parents are going out for the night and they've left him with a brand-new babysitter!

Synopsis: "Kitty's owners are home with a big surprise for Kitty. But what is it? Kitty, reeling in horror, thinks it's a . . . dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it's a cat. But we all know that it's really a BABY! With Nick Bruel's trademark mix of antic humor (this time involving a Kitty game show and the Kitty Olympics--which the baby wins hands down), riotous illustrations, total mayhem, and Uncle Murray Fun Facts, this may be the funniest Kitty…