Synopsis: Explores the previously uncelebrated but pivotal contributions of NASA's African American women mathematicians to America's space program, describing how Jim Crow laws segregated them despite their groundbreaking successes. Includes biographies on Dorothy Jackson Vaughan (1910-2008), Mary Winston Jackson (1921-2005), Katherine Colman Goble Johnson (1918- ), Dr. Christine Mann Darden (1942- ).

Synopsis: "On a crisp autumn day, Mouse and Minka celebrate fall by jumping in a pile of leaves"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: Shares the story of how a plow horse about to go to slaughter became a champion show jumper and the winner of the 1958 show jumping Triple Crown.

Synopsis: Lulu starts witch school and meets a classmate who is best at everything.

Synopsis: Charlie, the smallest child in his first grade class, is amazed to discover that of the three pumpkins his teacher brings to school, the tiniest one has the most seeds.

Synopsis: While visiting her grandparents, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia finally learns, despite some mishaps, how to bake an apple pie.

Synopsis: Once, after a bountiful pumpkin harvest, as four brothers dispose of unneeded seeds, the seeds suddenly go flying with the wind and cover the town below, but the brothers think nothing more about it.

Synopsis: Sam's favorite thing about second grade is the class pet, a hamster named George Washington, so when the class goes on a field trip to a science museum, Sam cannot resist bringing George along.

Synopsis: This revised edition (updated through the 2021 inauguration) explains all about presidential campaigns and American politics--complete with stickers, activities, and a color-your-own Electoral Map!Who can run for president? What's the difference between America's two major political parties? Why do candidates spend so much time in Iowa and New Hampshire? And is the Electoral College really a college?This revised edition (updated through the 2021…

Synopsis: Clifford sneak's into Emily Elizabeth's backpack to find out what school is like, but soon realizes that dogs don't belong in school.

Synopsis: A leprechaun intervenes with gold and magic when a greedy, boastful young harpist gains an unfair advantage for a royal harping contest.

Synopsis: "The story of how a boy who loved to read changed the world forever." This is a captivating book, written in what seems to me to be free verse. I would say it is suitable for all elementary grades, to be read to the younger students and read by the older ones. Its emphasis lies in Abe Lincoln's childhood. He doesn't study law until page 34 out of 37, and he's elected the 16th President on page 36. Children will learn about young Abe's family…

Synopsis: Detective Doggedly, a pair of cows, and a sheep who looks very familiar are all nearby each time three pigs get in trouble, but the big bad wolf is conspicuously absent.

Synopsis: When the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia helps out at her doctor's office one busy day, nothing seems to go quite right until Amelia begins to treat the impatient patients.

Synopsis: Heartfelt and touching book by 1st graders at Masterson Elementary School in Kennet, Missouri, about the day after the tragic events of September 11th. These students were given a commemorative SeptOn September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day. On each page, children experience the comforts of ordinary routines, such as their teacher…

Synopsis: Froggy experiences his first Christmas, celebrating it with his friends and family.

Synopsis: Judith Moffatt's bright, cut-paper illustrations partnered with lively rhyming text showcase the many disguises and mysteries of the Halloween season. Kids anticipating their own night of masks and trick-or-treating will love the spooky ghosts and mysterious mummies that come glowingly to life with each turn of the page.

Synopsis: A Step 2 Science Reader about the life cycle of a monarch butterfly! Full-color photographs give emergent readers an up-close look at each stage of the insect’s life. Originally a read-aloud storybook, The Little Butterfly is now available as an “I can read it myself!” in the Step into Reading books series.   Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, and are for children who recognize familiar words and can…