Synopsis: Two young monsters learn the joys of a good scare "Here come some warlocks, here come the ghosts, ""Here come the witches, greeting the hosts, ""Then it's a scarecrow with corn for the cookout, ""Along with an owl who will keep a keen lookout . . ." As seen through the eyes of two excited green youngsters, a steady parade of guests arrives for the annual Halloween party in the woods. Once the festivities are in full swing, and the various…

Synopsis: Shows you what others only tell you. An invaluable family reference book, thematically organized into seven sections, and packed with facts, figures, and quotable statistics. An amazing wealth of information about the animal kingdom, from insects, fish, and amphibians to reptiles, birds, and mammals. Over 1,000 full-color photographs, diagrams, cutaway artworks, and detailed instructions.

Synopsis: ""Let's Draw Animals"" by Ann H. Davidow is a comprehensive guidebook for beginners who want to learn how to draw animals. The book is designed to teach the basics of animal drawing, including the use of shapes and lines to create realistic depictions of different animals. The author provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of animals, from domestic pets to wild creatures. The book also includes tips and techniques for shading,…

Synopsis: An adorable and irresistible touch-and-feel board book for babies and toddlers, full of cute kittens to stroke and textures to explore. See the kittens doing the things kittens do, from eating and playing to snuggling and snoozing. On each double-page spread, there is a different texture to find, so you can stroke their fur or touch their tongues, and the rhyming text makes the whole shared experience an enjoyable one for both parent and child.…

Synopsis: Title Description:What did the ghost say to Phineas and Ferb? I know what we're going to boo today! Sit around the campfire with Phineas, Ferb, and the rest of the gang as they tell slightly scary and super funny jokes and stories! This third joke book is illustrated with black-and-white original art and screen grabs throughout.

Synopsis: Read along with Star Wars! Han Solo is in serious trouble. Captured and frozen by Darth Vader, Han is being held hostage by the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. But never fear! Chewie, Luke, and Leia are on a mission to free their friend. Follow along with word-for-word narration as Luke and his friends save the day!

Synopsis: Young readers will love to feel the different textures and hear the baby animal sounds in this interactive, sturdy board book designed for children ages 3 and up. Includes an on/off switch on the back cover to extend battery life. Touch, feel, and hear the baby animals on every page of this interactive, sturdy board book, packed with appealing photographs, tactile textures, and adorable baby animal sounds. Press the touch-and-feels to hear five…

Synopsis: In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Frida Kahlo, the world-renowned painter. When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the…

Synopsis: Illustrated with full-color art from Barbies new direct-to-DVD movie The Island Princess, this reader tells the story in the simple language that helps young Barbie fans step into reading on their own. Full color.

Synopsis: This paperback edition tells the life story of Helen Keller, who lived in a world of silence and darkness yet became a college graduate, best-selling author, and tireless fund-raiser. Helen's inspirational story is told with the help of her own writing and speeches. Illustrations.

Synopsis: This unique biography of Sojourner Truth tells the exciting story of her life using personal recollections, as well as letters and articles written by those who knew her. "I am pleading for the mothers, Who gaze in wild despair, Upon the hated auction-block, And see their children there." With these words Sojourner Truth sang about the pain that women slaves felt when their children were sold away from them. Sojourner Truth was born a slave in…

Synopsis: Starting with the historical background of calligraphy and the art's basics—materials and equipment needed and techniques such as ruling the paper, strokes, pen angles, and letters—then progressing through the most common handwriting styles, this is the perfect handbook for helping the first-time calligrapher develop and create a personal calligraphic style and enjoy the art of beautiful writing. Every letter—whether uncial, foundation, gothic,…

Synopsis: When Bikini Bottom needs heroes, Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star become Man Sponge and Boy Patrick. Boys ages 8-12 will thrill to this super 336-page novelization that brings together three of the caped defenders greatest adventures.

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: Introduce children to the lives and achievements of pioneering men and women from diverse cultures, eras, and fields with Rookie Biographies TM, the new series that helps emergent readers get to know the people who shaped our world!He was born in a Kentucky log cabin, taught himself law, and went on to live in the White House. Kids will be fascinated by the life and times of Honest Abe Lincoln -- 16th president of the United States.

Synopsis: Introduce children to the lives and achievements of pioneering men and women from diverse cultures, eras, and fields with Rookie Biographies TM, the new series that helps emergent readers get to know the people who shaped our world!Travel back to the birth of America and meet the great general who became the first president of the United States. Discover why history books call him The Father of Our Country.

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.