Synopsis: Vashti loves pancakes with blueberries, but what happens if she eats too many blueberries? The Blueberry Pancake Problem is a whimsical counting book about Vashti and the day she ate too many blueberries.

Synopsis: Join Shannon Olsen and Sandie Sonke (the author and illustrator of Our Class is a Family, Our School is a Family, and both A Letter From Your Teacher books) for an exciting new adventure with their newest teacher read aloud, Collaboration Station!A colorful picture book that’s all about working together as a TEAM at school!This enchanting mentor text focuses on the power of teamwork in the classroom—whether in pairs, small groups, or all…

Synopsis: "You might have heard the words 'busy as a bee.' But what do bees do each day? Did you know bees... clean their rooms, help feed baby bees, and build the honeycomb they live in? From birth to first flight and beyond, discover all that goes into being a bee!"--Front jacket flap.

Synopsis: This stunningly beautiful and wonderfully informative book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston makes for a fascinating introduction to the vast and amazing world of eggs. Featuring poetic text and an elegant design, this acclaimed book teaches children countless interesting facts about eggs. Full of wit and charm, An Egg Is Quiet will at once spark the imagination and cultivate a love of science.

Synopsis: From the author and illustrator of Our Class is a Family, this touching picture book expresses a teacher's sentiments and well wishes on the last day of school. Serving as a follow up to the letter in A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School, it's a read aloud for teachers to bid a special farewell to their students at the end of the school year.Through a letter written from the teacher's point of view, the class is invited to…

Synopsis: A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating rocks all around them. Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us.Interactive learning that engages young scholarly minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the…

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: Discusses the discovery and escavation of King Tutankhamen's tomb and the myth of the curse that seemed to afflict those involved in the tomb's exploration. In graphic novel format, tells of the mystery surrounding the search for the tomb and treasures of King Tutankhamen, the mummy's curse, and the illnesses of archeologists who have explored Egyptian tombs.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to Ellis Island, including its history as the first federal immigration station, as part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, as a museum, and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

Synopsis: "Macro photography zooms in on anemones, octopus, coral reefs, and more to reveal how unique features of ocean life help them adapt to their habitats"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: Provides a brief description of what Cinco de Mayo is, how it started, and ways people celebrate this cultural holiday.

Synopsis: Describes the rescue of the sea otters following the 1989 oil spill in Valdez, Alaska.

Synopsis: "Simple text and photographs describe dune buggies, their design, and uses"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: "Macro photography zooms in on bug eyes, jaws, hairs and more to reveal how unique features of bugs help them adapt to their habitats"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: Available in paperback for the first time, the modern classic that introduced the beloved baby-sitting rottweiler to the world.

Synopsis: This book follows a dentist through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.

Synopsis: "A young boy, who has never seen the sea, asks his mother to describe it. From there, Zolotow carefully chooses her words to create a poem full of the colors, sounds, and sights of a day at the beach. Minor's softly detailed renderings reinforce the gentle mood." 'SLJ. "[Zolotow's] words have a special lilt that lingers long after the book is closed." 'NYT. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)Outstanding Science…