Synopsis: Simple text tells all about leaves, their shapes, colors, purpose, and life cycle.

Synopsis: Study up on Stink-isms from A to Z! A super-funny compendium of wacky facts with compulsive appeal for fans of Stink and Judy Moody alike.Where can you view the world’s oldest ham? Who holds the record for the world’s loudest burp? The answers to these and many, many more essential questions can be found in Stink-O-Pedia — just the sort of reference book that Stink Moody, who reads encyclopedias in his spare time, might make up himself. From J-…

Synopsis: Ten true stories of real-life civil rights heroes! Sixteen-year-old protest leader Rodney Hurst can't comprehend what's unfolding in front of him: Hundreds of hate-filled men brandishing ax handles and baseball bats are attacking any black person in their path. Hundreds of black teens in another peaceful march find themselves blasted by powerful fire hoses. The students lock arms with each other and try desperately to hold their ground.…

Synopsis: Soon to be a major motion picture!Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestsellerThis unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall,…

Synopsis: Against the order of his government, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees to help them flee the Nazis during World War II.

Synopsis: FUN. INTERACTIVE. EMPOWERING. THE BOOK THEY'LL LOVE TO READ AGAIN AND AGAIN!With 9 Stories in 1, the fun never ends! What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be. Written in a "Choose Your Own Story" style, the book follows Danny, a Superhero-in-Training, through his day as he encounters choices that…

Synopsis: Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as we steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries and other big messes! But no matter what color his shoes are are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Ages: 3 - 7

Synopsis: A level 1 reader in the Scholastic Discover More program.Meet the most adorable animals--and pet them! This book includes cute and intriguing information about sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even miniature ponies. Remember to wash your hands when you're done! Vetted by an editorial board including Common Core Standards experts.

Synopsis: NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Science Standards- Science and Technology: V- People have always invented tools and techniques to solve problems- Tools help scientists make better observationsGrades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Science, Technology, and Society: VIII- Identify and describe ways in which science and technology have changed society