Synopsis: Christy Miller is convinced dreams do come true! What other explanation could there be for her family's sudden decision to move from Wisconsin to California? But Christy soon learns there's another side to this new life, which leads her to ... A Whisper and a WishFifteen-year-old Christy is thrilled that her family is moving to California! She'll be right back at the beach with all her friends from last summer. But her dreams of a beach reunion…

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to the history and development of the automobile and explains how an automobile works. Includes information on Henry Ford and other inventors who helped influence the invention of the automobile.

Synopsis: Creatures of all types and sizes have been vanishing at an alarming rate. Here, science teacher and writer Sandra Markle and her husband, William, present twenty-six animals that have become extinct in recorded history, one for each letter of the alphabet -- from aurochs, the wild cattle that appear in cave paintings, to Burchell's zebra, which roamed the South African grasslands until the mid-1800s. Along the way we also meet the elephant bird…

Synopsis: However hard Bruna tries, she always feels chilly. She bundles herself up in lots of clothes, she piles duvets and blankets on the bed, and surrounds herself with hot water bottles. Even travelling to distant, sunny lands doesn't make a difference. But when Bruna returns home she strikes up an unexpected friendship, which is warming in more ways than one

Synopsis: The Many Cultures, One World series takes readers on a journey around the world. Inviting text and colorful images will help readers learn about the fascinating legends, fun crafts, popular games, unique foods, and pets of each country. Each book also has a map. This series explores and supports standards under "The History of Peoples of Many Cultures around the World," as required by the National Center for History in the School; and "Culture…

Synopsis: Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this cheeky, Christmas classic-in-the-making that sparkles with wit and warmth!Now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull!Eleven-year-old Nikolas–nicknamed "Christmas"–has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But he's happy with his turnip doll, because it came from…

Synopsis: In the further adventures of Josh McBroom, the crops grow so fast, you'd better step out of the way when you plant corn, red barns turn blue in the cold, and words freeze still in mid-air. "As fresh as ever."--Booklist.

Synopsis: Learn about different forms of energy such as human energy, sun power, fossil fuels, bioenergy and energy from wind and water, while exploring how energy is used around the world and ways to save and recycle energy.

Synopsis: So many mysterious things appear when we look up at the sky. And then there are the bodies we can't even see. Learning about the universe helps us understand our own planet. Children will find out about stars, planets, comets, meteors, and more. The authors provide answers that help children understand the scale, movements, and complicated relationships of objects in our universe and beyond.

Synopsis: From the team that created the award-winning The Truth about Great White Sharks comes an exciting and informative new book with up-to-date facts and awe-inspiring photographs. Look at some of the underwater world's most fearsome creatures including giant squid, sharks, stingrays, sea snakes, barracuda and other animals that lurk in the ocean. Discover: - which fish is big enough to swallow a human being whole. - why some sea creatures are as…

Synopsis: Trapped in a tower with no door, Rapunzel is allowed to see no one but the sorceress who has imprisoned her-until the day a young prince hears her singing to the forest birds. . . . The timeless tale of Rapunzel is vividly and magnificently brought to life through Paul O. Zelinsky's powerful sense of narrative and his stunning oil paintings. "Simply put, this is a gorgeous book; it demonstrates respect for the traditions of painting and the…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. After Zack buys a large, green, weird-looking egg at a flea market, the housekeeper forgets his warning and microwaves it, and it hatches into a very strange reptilian creature--and begins to grow at an amazing rate.

Synopsis: Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows.

Synopsis: How many kinds of spider webs are there? What makes spider silk so strong? How do small spiders eat bigger frogs and birds? Which spider uses a lasso to catch its prey? How do spiders see at night to hunt? Do all spiders have fangs? These, and more questions and their answers, introduce kids to the intricate and fascinating world of spiders.

Synopsis: How can a tiny mouse help a big, hungry lion? Find out how one mouse becomes friends with the king of the jungle. Enjoy reading this Aesop fable.

Synopsis: This beautiful poem celebrates the bond between parent and child in a special way. Through the exchanges between a little Chinese girl and her adoptive parent, this title offers a poignant and inspiring message to adoptive parents and children all over the world.

Synopsis: In this picure book, the animals aren't happy that there's a dragon on the farm. Old MacDonald likes his dragon, until it starts swallowing up the animals! Can Old MacDonald save his farm before it's too late?