Synopsis: A monarch born in the fall has two major challenges! In addition to metamorphosis, these butterflies fly 4,000 miles on a two-way migration trek! The Life Cycle of a Butterfly explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration in simple terms. The text is beautifully illustrated with photographs and art, making this book a joy to read. Topics include: - where butterflies lay their eggs - the "eating machine" caterpillar - the transformation from…

Synopsis: Classic movies show giant gorillas scaling tall buildings and swatting planes from the sky, but actual gorillas are gentle social animals that live together in family groups like humans. In fact, gorillas are one of the closest genetic matches to people. And just like humans, gorillas can shriek chuckle hiccup even burp! Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to bring you an updated edition of…

Synopsis: Slip-sliding his way through a haunted house, a little ghost is joined by a shuffling mummy, a happy little monster, and other ghoulish friends before discovering the scariest creature in the house.

Synopsis: "Wally and the Puppy Pirates compete in a dogsled race at the North Pole"--

Synopsis: A popular series of mysteries for children, considered among the best "easy readers" for young children. The books follow the adventures of three child detectives, Donald David "Dink" Duncan, Josh Pinto, and Ruth Rose Hathaway. They are nine years old and live in Green Lawn, a fictional town in Connecticut.

Synopsis: Describes the major mountain ranges of the world, the plants, animals, and people living there, and how to protect their environment.

Synopsis: A brand new, fun filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen's Elsa went to regular school?It's Winter Break at Hilltop Academy and Lina couldn't be more excited. With time off from school, Lina's parents say it's all right for her best friend, Claudia, to come up to their cloud palace for a sleepover (as long as she double pinkie-swears never to tell the royal family secret!). Claudia can't wait to see what it's like to…

Synopsis: "Ding, ding, ding! With an alarm bell, a sliding pole, and lots of big trucks, the firehouse is an exciting place to visit. Come along as the Berenstain Bears meet everyday heroes-- firefighters!"--

Synopsis: Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat that thinks he is a Chihuahua dog, wants to perform his high-wire act in the circus.Note(s): "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: "The air is crisp, the leaves are crunchy, and Benji is back on the road. This time, Benji meets a new friend who is busy preparing for the town's upcoming Halloween carnival! Together they discover what's really inside the old, rundown mansion, and bring together everyone in town for the best howl-a-ween ever!"--page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: Wes's father always told him there was only one ball in basketball. That you had to know when to take it yourself and when to give it up, that finding the right balance was key. So at every practice and game, Wes tries his best to be a good basketball player and, above all, a good teammate. As the season kicks off, Wes finds that not everyone has the same idea. Point guard Danilo "Dinero" Ray seems determined to hold the spotlight and the ball,…

Synopsis: When eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, join a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.M.S. Challenger, they learn about the ocean, solve the mystery of its fabled sea monster, and gain compassion for their fellow creatures.

Synopsis: "A spellbinding, heart-stopping adventure." --Booklist (starred review)"A dreamily written, slyly educational, rousing maritime adventure." --New York Times Book ReviewIn the stand-alone companion to the New York Times-bestselling A Wolf Called Wander, a young orca whale must lead her brother on a tumultuous journey to be reunited with their pod. This gorgeously illustrated animal adventure novel explores family bonds, survival, global warming,…

Synopsis: Thirty-three stories about clothes-eating bacteria, a zombie apocalypse, a monstrous butcher shop, and other frightening things. Includes notes on how the author got his ideas for these stories.

Synopsis: A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring brand-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more. It's Christmas, and you know what that means! Santa Claus is coming to town! Or at least to the local mall. But what happens when kid rapper Cray-Z gives a Christmas concert at the same mall and all his fans go bananas? One thing's for sure-if A.J. and his…

Synopsis: What if an animal's teeth grew into the space where you lost your two front teeth? Describes the characteristics of different animals' teeth, including beavers, camels, Bengal tigers, and narwhals.

Synopsis: You're about to learn about Earth's most toxic animals. Many creatures use venomous bites, poisonous skin and other lethal tactics to capture prey or ward off predators. But do you know where to find the most toxic animal on the planet? Uncover hair-raising facts about black widow spiders, king cobras and more ... (Back cover)