Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The treasured childhood classic that tells the heartwarming story of a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other.Corduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. Day after day he waits with all the other animals and dolls for somebody to come along and take him home. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he’s a little…

Synopsis: From fire engines to bulldozers to tractors to buses, children will find all their favorite trucks in this stunning, large-format book. Illustrations.

Synopsis: Kids will love this adorable book that teaches all about colors -- with help from the ickiest bugs around!All the bright colors kids love are featured in this young picture book. The stars are icky bugs, which are at times icky but can also have gorgeous, intricate designs sure to amaze readers.

Synopsis: Drawing on the explorers' journals and other primary sources, this book recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition, exploring the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context. Includes historic prints, maps, photos, chronology, bibliography, and further reading lists.

Synopsis: From the inspiring yet straightforward words of Abraham Lincoln, the story of a man who went to school for no more than one year, lost two elections, and then went to lead our nation through the hardest of times, is told. Through speeches, writings, and memoirs, Lincoln offers readers a personal history lesson of his life.

Synopsis: Students will learn about the exciting aspects of a given job from the point of view of a professional in the field. Original, dynamic photographs illustrate text exactly to ensure young readers' comprehension.

Synopsis: Explains in simple terms some of the work that doctors do.

Synopsis: An introduction to the life and work of Harriet Tubman, who helped free slaves through the Underground Railroad and continued helping freed slaves after the Civil War.

Synopsis: A new early reader series from dynamic duo, Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson, featuring Hot Rod Hamster! Hot Rod Hamster LOVES to drive superfast. And today he's building a box car from scratch to race downhill in the Wacky Whatever Race. He needs to pick out a box, wheels, and a paint color for his car. Can you help him? With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil…

Synopsis: Mr. Ruhle, the school principal, has just gotten a super-duper computer. And Carlos's brother, Mikey, programs it to go a little wacky-- it's doing their chores over and over and over again! So Ms. Frizzle turns the kids into a floppy disk and sends them inside the computer to find out what has gone wrong. Join the class on a wild ride, and learn a lot about computers along the way!--[Résumé de l'éditeur].

Synopsis: When Mason's wish for a pet dinosaur is granted, Mason and his pet have an adventure-filled day, including tricks, a pet race, and winning a blue ribbon.

Synopsis: Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow. I don't know why she swallowed some snow. Perhaps you know. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time,…

Synopsis: In this book young readers will learn about Marie Curie, a groundbreaking scientist who became the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize. Read about her days in school, her marriage to another scientist, and how she discovered polonium and radium.

Synopsis: Meet Thurgood Marshall, first African American Supreme Court Justice..Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more.Introduces the youngest readers to the life of the first African…

Synopsis: - Biographies are an area of high interest for young readers.- Includes index and Words You Know section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs.- Photographs are directly related to the text to encourage independent reading.- Glossary.- Easy-to-use index.Curriculum Standards: Grades K-4 Social Studies StandardsTime, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations…

Synopsis: - Biographies are an area of high interest for young readers.- Includes index and Words You Know section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs.- Photographs are directly related to the text to encourage independent reading.- Glossary.- Easy-to-use index.Curriculum Standards: Grades K-4 Social Studies StandardsTime, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations…

Synopsis: - Biographies are an area of high interest for young readers.- Includes index and Words You Know section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs.- Photographs are directly related to the text to encourage independent reading.- Glossary and easy-to-use index.Grades K-4 Social Studies StandardsTime, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our…

Synopsis: Sit on a branch and spy on a chameleon catching its next meal with its sticky tongue. Soar with seagulls and witness them narrowly escaping a great white shark. Sneak up on tortoise eggs and witness the young use their "egg teeth" to break through the shells and hatch. In "Nature Undercover," incredible illustrations offer you the chance to get a perspective on nature that you can't get with any camera. Each piece makes the reader feel as if you…