Synopsis: Glossary of key words; Index; Sources for further research; Suggested websites; Table of contents; photo captionMeet the octopus! Learn about how this ocean animal uses ink to escape from predators. Elementary-aged readers will discover octopuses of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the dumbo octopus to the huge pacific octopus. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea…

Synopsis: Third-grader Arthur is amazed when he is chosen to be in the school spellathon.

Synopsis: Even though Puppy misbehaves, he makes a wonderful pet. Little Critter is having a ball playing with her new puppy.

Synopsis: "Learn all about scientists who changed history in this engaging and colorful board book perfect for inventors-in-training!"--Amazon.com

Synopsis: Heat, light, and sound are types of energy.

Synopsis: Plants and animals help each other.

Synopsis: From planting the seeds to tending to the flowers through their various stages of growth, readers will delight in a tour of Zinnia’s colorful garden where all kinds of wonderful creations grow before customers come to pick out their favorites to take home with them.

Synopsis: I Can Read About books explore the world around us, from the mysteries of space to the wonders of undersea life, and everything in between.

Synopsis: Mrs. Ruler guides her students in discovering ways of being kind to their family members, their community, and each other. When Mrs. Ruler asks five of her kindergarteners to miss recess, she's got a special plan up her sleeve. She's about to teach a new golden rule: Kindness is cool! Soon the entire class is doing so many good deeds that their kindness bulletin board barely fits their classroom! From clearing the table after dinner, to helping…

Synopsis: On back--"The hunters are coming and all the elephants are worried. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, comes up with a plan to outwit the hunters but things don't turn out quite as planned ..."

Synopsis: Franklin the turtle must decide what toy he wants to give to the Christmas toy drive at school.

Synopsis: Explore the ever-changing world of weather - from the dramatic forces behind storms to the summer sun's powerful rays. Step into a weather forecaster's shoes, learn more about clouds, seasons, and climates, and study the effects of the weather on our planet.

Synopsis: 'Cause maybe I'll be a gorilla masseuse Or an artist who sculpts out of chocolate mousse Or a rodeo clown or a movie director Or maybe professional pickle inspector... Billy's classmates may have never considered careers in snail training or sumo wrestling before, but by the time the exuberant eight-year-old is done cataloging his dream jobs, they just might share his belief in unlimited potential! Virtuoso wordplay, irresistible rhythm, and…

Synopsis: The students in Mr. Owl's class must draw a picture of what they like best about their neighborhood. At first Franklin can't decide, but then he draws a pretty picture of everyone he knows.

Synopsis: Rhyming text and pictures introduce a variety of animals as they try to snuggle in to sleep.

Synopsis: Arthur's essay wins a contest and he has to read it to the President in a special ceremony at the White House.

Synopsis: Their friends must decide which party to attend when Francine schedules her birthday party for the same day as Arthur's birthday party.

Synopsis: Louis's favorite toy lamb inadvertently falls into Santa's bag on Christmas Eve.