Synopsis: How are manatees different from human moms? How are they the same. Readers will relate to most of the young manatee's description of its mom.

Synopsis: Differentiate text for: Approaching-one grade below, On-Level-at grade level Beyond- one grade above, ELL-English Language Learners. Each reader features a main selection accompanied by a paired piece with the same theme. Nonfiction titles are differentiated in readability but identical in design. Excite students with myths, legends, folktales, informational texts, and many more genres.

Synopsis: Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip. 'Little Bear has endeared himself as a character with irresistible, child-like charm.' -- H.

Synopsis: Join our rambunctious teapot as he gets all steamed up just waiting to share his imaginative adventures with you. Grab your coat as you sail down the river on a boat to China, run off to Mexico to fight a bull, race with the hounds on a fox hunt, and hide deep in the jungle where no one will find you.I'M A LITTLE TEAPOT is a book to share with friends and family—after all, isn't that what "Tea-Time" is all about?

Synopsis: Pictures and simple language explore symmetry in the natural world.

Synopsis: -- The non-traditional version is told through the eyes of the other characters, stimulating critical thought in young readers.-- Flip-book format physically mimics the "two sides of the story", allowing easy comparisons.-- Full-color artwork is executed in two distinct styles.-- Retold versions are written by popular children's author Dr. Alvin Granowsky.

Synopsis: When a stranger knocks at Pooh's door, Pooh and Piglet remember the stay-safe rules. They don't open the door, but ask who's there first. Luckily, it is only Gopher, who has come to fix Pooh's sign. He is soon on his way again, but children will always remember the stay-safe rules from this warm and accessible story.

Synopsis: A first guide to the wonders and workings of life inside shells. Pictures and text describe both the external and internal anatomy of animals with shells.

Synopsis: Endangered species, homelessness and peace are among the issues tackled in this beautifully illustrated book about our planet offering a lofty dream, tidbits of information about our planet, and suggestions to motivate the reader to action.

Synopsis: In a lively guessing game format, find out why the feet of tree frogs, and those of eight other animals, are perfectly adapted to their habitats. Illustrated with brightly detailed paintings, this simple, informative text will have children looking at feet in a whole new way.

Synopsis: Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the little red hen whose friends would not help her bake bread with the friends'side of the story.

Synopsis: When well-mannered Elliot reluctantly visits the aquarium with his distractible father, he politely asks whether he can have a penguin -- then removes one from the penguin pool into his backpack. The fun of caring for a penguin in a New England Victorian house is followed by a surprise revelation by Elliot's father.

Synopsis: After trading mean jokes with Red, Bunnys act of forgiveness and compassion shows the importance of being able to put oneself in the shoes of another.

Synopsis: A delightful introduction to ocean life for young children.

Synopsis: Searching through the ice and snow... Santa! Santa! Where'd you go? The reindeer are ready...But where is Santa???

Synopsis: Key Features Description It's Valentine s Day! Minna's teacher explains why the class celebrates the holiday every year on February 14th. Minna and her brother, Pip, give the holiday special meaning when they discover that their neighbors might not have gotten any valentines. Illustrated in Nancy Wallace s signature cut-paper style and filled with ideas for Valentine s Day cards and crafts, this sweet story encourages children to celebrate the…