Synopsis: "The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from sociological, historical, and artistic perspectives. With one of the world's most extensive clothing collections, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical garments, underwear, shoes, and fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to the present day. Showcasing the Institute's vast collection, Fashion is a fascinating excursion through the last three…

Synopsis: In contrast to modern commercial orchards consisting of closely planted trees attached to a trellis, backyard growers will find it easiest to train dwarf apple trees to a central leader with several tiers of lateral (or scaffold) branches. Homeowner's Guide to Training…

Synopsis: From fleet-footed cheetahs to howling wolves, and from playful dolphins to earth-shaking elephants, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured animal's appearance, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that helps explain a defining…

Synopsis: Meet the giants of the prehistoric age! This brilliantly designed activity book provides hours of interactive fun for young dinosaur fans! It contains ten amazing press-out models and more than 150 stickers, along with plenty of bite-sized facts about these astonishing creatures, plus a pronunciation guide. There's also a fantastic landscape spread where kids can place their completed models. Models include: Apatosaurus, Diplodocus,…

Synopsis: Teddy bear hamsters as pets Teddy bear hamsters are known for being extremely active and playful. Needless to say, they are also very entertaining to have around. The teddy bear hamster is, undoubtedly, the most loved pet in American households, especially. These beautiful rodents make wonderful companions and are known for their docile behavior. Knowing in detail about the origin of these species and the physical description lets you know what…

Synopsis: "Totally You" features great tips on how to give your locks luster, get your skin glowing and most importantly, how to make the most of your own individual beauty. Full of fun and easy homemade recipes for do-it-yourself hair, skin and body treatments that let the real you shine through. There are also style tips for hair, clothes, nails and make-up. Line drawings.

Synopsis: Winner of the Newbery Honor, My Brother Sam is Dead brings the Revolutionary War to life in this contemporary classic for young adults.The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary WarAll his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother. Sam is smart and brave, and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebellion. Most are supporters of the British, including Tim and Sam’s…

Synopsis: This dynamic new series guides young readers through the exhilarating world of hunting and fishing. Each book in the Outdoor Hunting Guide series takes readers through the history, methods, and safety precautions of each outdoor activity. Equipment, clothing, and uses of technology are also explored. Each book closes with a research report activity and a quiz.

Synopsis: A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, "My Zombie Hamster" will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills. Fans of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps Most Wanted series will grab this one right up. Matt Hunter and his buddies are looking forward to Christmas--actually, they're looking forward to receiving the latest sword-and-fantasy video game. But Matt's parents have other thoughts--they give him a fluffy…

Synopsis: Compass Publishing brings Lewis Carroll's timeless tale of a young girl's journey in a strange and wonderous land to its line of Compass Classic Readers. English language learners of all ages will enjoy developing their vocabulary and reading fluency as they read about young Alice's discovery of a rabbit hole that leads her into a whimsical world of speaking animals and magical potions. Students and teachers alike will be entranced by the…

Synopsis: When Hank finally gets fed up with Pete the Barncat's sneaky tricks, he challenges Pete to a round of the dreaded Deadly Ha-Ha Game. Winning the game demands iron will and steely determination, and Hank knows that he's got what it takes to win. But when it comes to facing off against Rip and Snort, the coyote brothers, it's a whole different story. Suddenly, the Deadly Ha-Ha Game is no laughing matter!

Synopsis: -- Why is night dark? What is snow? How do earthquakes happen? What's under the sea? -- These and hundreds of other questions about the world around us are answered in this charming book. -- Simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations introduce the basic concepts of geography to young readers.

Synopsis: Provides activities that create the opportunity for extending learning for all eight parts of speech.

Synopsis: Developed in consultation with world experts and illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and drawings, these books are excellent models of nonfiction writing of reports and explanations. Children's research skills will be extended as they read these titles full of interesting details about the animals.What is the largest animal that ever lived? What animal lives in the sea but is not a fish? What animal can sing a song? The answers to these…

Synopsis: Visit the fascinating world of animals that create and hear sounds either too high or too low for human ears. Without these abilities, they wouldn't be able to communicate, hunt, or avoid being hunted.

Synopsis: The forest serves as an example to illustrate the great interconnectedness of life.