Synopsis: Mr. Creacher, a multi-tentacled substitute teacher, warns his prankish students not to misbehave, recounting rhyming cautionary tales of the weird, spooky, and unexpected.

Synopsis: Discover what life was like throughout the world during World War II. This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the wa

Synopsis: An irrepressible orphan named Audacity Jones is headed on an adventure of historic proportions! The first book in a brand-new series from beloved Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson!Audacity Jones pines for adventure, something to break up the monotony of her days at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls. Being a Wayward Girl isn't so awful -- even if Audie is condemned to the Punishment Room almost daily. Audie has the dearest of friends at the…

Synopsis: Every time Mr. Fox steals a chicken from the farm, Farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean grow wild with rage. They're the nastiest crooks in the valley, and they've concocted a cunning plan to dig him out of his hole once and for all. But it never occurs to them that Mr. Fox has a fantastic plan of his own.

Synopsis: Suspense, humor, and the appealing Bailey School kids make this an irresistible early chapter book. At Camp Lone Wolf, the Bailey kids suspect that the camp director is a werewolf. What's more, the newest member of the camp staff, Captain Teach, thinks he's a pirate. Line drawings.

Synopsis: In this tender sequel to the New York Times bestseller and children's classic The Kissing Hand, Audrey Penn provides parents with another tale of love and reassurance to share with their children. Chester Raccoon has a baby brother—and the baby brother is taking over his territory. When Chester sees his mother give his baby brother a Kissing Hand—his Kissing Hand—he is overcome with sadness, but Mrs. Raccoon soothes his fears with her own…

Synopsis: A tribute to the life of the iconic jazz entertainer depicts her disadvantaged youth in a segregated America, her unique performance talents, and the irrepressible sense of style that helped her overcome racial barriers.

Synopsis: A retelling of a classic Korean folktale finds two brothers who are as different as night and day, and the selfish aggression of the elder and the gentle mindfulness of the younger are carried on to their adult lives and directly affect their fortunes.

Synopsis: “An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intrigued by the creative process.” — Kirkus ReviewsHere is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World’s Fair to harnessing Niagara Falls to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a…

Synopsis: A comprehensive guide to giant animalsfrom the largest whale to huge predators such as bears, lions, and tigersoffers plenty of drawings as well as quizzes, puzzles, and projects.

Synopsis: When her grandfather registers to vote while living in segregated Mississippi, an Afro-American girl begins to understand why he insists that she attend school.

Synopsis: An amazing new tie-in to the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show. On a field trip inside a physics book, Ms. Frizzle's class plays baseball in a World Without Friction and learns all about friction and forces. Full color.

Synopsis: A moving story of racial injustice bravely overcome when a granddaddy takes a test to be allowed to vote and his granddaughter stands tall.

Synopsis: Snappy Sharks tells you everything you want to know about sharks: who's who in the shark world, how predator sharks attack, which shark weighs more than three adult elephants and so much more.Snappy Sharks is part of a new collectible series called It's all about... It is packed with up-to-date facts and stats, and there are 8 amazing collector cards to tear out and keep. You can access a free downloadable audio of Beastly Bugs by logging onto…

Synopsis: Introduces children to American currency values and the basics of adding and subtracting money.

Synopsis: Hop aboard the Magic School Bus for a whole new adventure about camouflage that is out of this world. Includes stickers!Next stop...The Magic School Bus heads to the wild to learn about camouflage! Every year D.A. has lost at the school's game of Extreme Hide and Seek thanks to the incredible powers of a mysterious player known only as The Seeker. But this year she has a plan: to apply the skills of mimicry and camouflage used by the best hiders…

Synopsis: He may look like any boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting Popsicle, or an early bedtime, one boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When he meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic -- Publisher.

Synopsis: Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and how rain forests are threatened by deforestation.

Synopsis: "Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve a mystery at the Museum of Science"--

Synopsis: "It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became Enemy Number One. Luckily, Dad has a surefire way to get rid of enemies - Enemy Pie. But one of the secret ingredients is spending an entire day with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story, one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a vest enemy into a best friend. With charming illustrations that bring to life the difficulties…