Synopsis: When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother duck sets out to find them.

Synopsis: A counting book that describes winter related items and activities.

Synopsis: Discover what it’s like to grow up in Mexico with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!¡Hola! My name is Rosa, and I’m a kid just like you living in Mexico. Mexico is a country filled with beautiful art, incredible ancient ruins, and gorgeous beaches, rainforests, and deserts! Have you ever wondered what Mexico is like? Come along with me to find out!…

Synopsis: "In 1963, as Kizzy Ann prepares for her first year at an integrated school, she worries about the color of her skin, the scar running from the corner of her right eye to the tip of her smile, and whether anyone at the white school will like her. She writes letters to her new teacher in a clear, insistent voice, stating her troubles and asking questions with startling honesty. The new teacher is supportive, but not everyone feels the same, so…

Synopsis: A grumpy goblin hates having unicorns as neighbors, but when dragons threaten his home and the unicorns come to the rescue, he has to admit that maybe unicorns are not so bad after all.

Synopsis: Drew, Jeff, Nick, and Justin. They're four fine guys who are taking the music world by storm with their winning combination of R…

Synopsis: "Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch. When their worlds collide, they become the unlikeliest pair of best friends"--

Synopsis: Thanks to Dr. Bunsen's latest wacky invention, second-graders Gabriel, Laura, and Caesar, aka the DATA Set, are blasted back to the prehistoric era, where they quickly find themselves dashing from flying pterosaurs, stomping stegosaurus stampedes, and a sharp-toothed T-rex.

Synopsis: Everyone has a good time at the picnic, playing, eating, and singing, but when it begins to rain, it's time to go home.

Synopsis: The day the goose gets loose, havoc reigns at the farm as all the animals react.

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: "Cleaning the house when you can't see what you're doing can lead to all kinds of problems. When Mr. McCready tries to clean without his glasses, the house ends up more dusty than when he started"--Page 4 of cover

Synopsis: A little boy just knows that a carrot will grow from the seed that he plants--whatever his family may believe--in this brief (101 words) classic story of childhood faith rewarded. Two- and four-color illustrations.

Synopsis: "Beautifully composed color photos are combined with a brief text to portray typical events of a New England autumn in the country, including some authentic activities not often mentioned in such surveys".--Kirkus Reviews.

Synopsis: Curious George's friend Bill has put him in charge of several tadpoles. George sends the tadpoles for a nice swim in the lagoon, but to his dismay, the tadpoles don't return! Each time he goes back to the lake he tries to find the tadpoles, but he finds only tadpole-like creatures without tails . . . and with legs. A trip to the museum teaches George about the development of tadpoles into frogs, and he and Bill are happy to make the acquaintance…

Synopsis: With a simple, rhyming text and beautifully reproduced paintings, No One Saw explores modern art. Each painting highlights the way in which the artist looked at the world in his or her own way. One look at the oversized details of her calla lilies convinces us hat no one saw flowers like Georgia O’Keeffe. A city becomes art when looked at by Kandinsky. And Miró shows us the flight of a bird like we’ve never seen it before. The message is a clear…

Synopsis: Differentiate text for: Approaching-one grade below, On-Level-at grade level Beyond- one grade above, ELL-English Language Learners. Each reader features a main selection accompanied by a paired piece with the same theme. Nonfiction titles are differentiated in readability but identical in design. Excite students with myths, legends, folktales, informational texts, and many more genres.

Synopsis: When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can. Ten-year-old Lina is thrilled when she finds a sandal that fits her foot perfectly, until she sees that another girl has the matching shoe. But soon Lina and Feroza meet and decide that it is better to share the sandals than for each to wear only one. As the girls go about their routines washing clothes in the river, waiting in long lines…

Synopsis: Introduces the numbers from one to twelve as skiers, sledders, and snowboarders whiz down a snowy slope. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.