Synopsis: Two groundhogs describe their various characteristics to a skeptical squirrel and crow. Text includes various facts about groundhogs.

Synopsis: The gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger.Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Honor, this beloved tale of a…

Synopsis: Readers will squeal with laughter at this soaring tale about friendship and working together. Bounce, Bounce, Bounde! "Ping Pong Pig" loves to leap, jump, and bounce all over Apple Tree Farm. He is far too busy having fun all day to help with the chores. Soon he lands into a big mess, and he's up to his ears in trouble. Will he learn to help his friends before pigs fly?

Synopsis: If you were a penguin . . . You could swim really fast and toboggan on ice. Sing a happy duet, once or twice. You could live on land but dive under the sea.  There's a lot penguins can do, just like you and me! Wendell and Florence Minor create a charming tribute to all the playful fun and activity that comes with being a penguin—which young readers can delight in too!

Synopsis: This Caldecott Medal-winning book shows, with poetic simplicity and beauty, why trees are so good to have around as it describes the delights to be had in, with, or under a tree. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: The identity of a spider lover, who thinks spiders are great, is revealed at the end of the book.

Synopsis: Mr. Panda shows that good things come to those who wait!Mr. Panda from Steve Antony's bestselling, funny manners book Please, Mr. Panda is back!This time, Mr. Panda's black-and-white animal friends are curious what he's making, but only one has the patience to stick around. An alpaca, an aardvark, rabbits, and a bird all wind up missing out. It's the penguin who declares, "I'll wait, Mr. Panda." The penguin is rewarded with a big SURPRISE: a…

Synopsis: A simple text and vibrant paper-collage illustrations introduce youngsters to the deep-sea lantern fish, the parrotfish, the goosefish, the electric eel, and eleven other intriguing fish.

Synopsis: When a dam fails and rushing waters sweep away their adult supervisors, five middle schoolers on a white-water rafting adventure are left alone with few supplies and the opportunity to forge powerful bonds as well as develop dangerous disagreements.

Synopsis: The story of Rosa Parks and her courageous act of defiance. Provides the story of the young black woman who refused to give up her seat to a white passenger in Alabama, setting in motion all the events of the Civil Rights Movements that resulted in the end of the segregated south, gave equality to blacks throughout the nation, and forever changed the country in which we all live today. She had not sought this moment but she was ready for it.…

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.