Synopsis: Amazing Reptiles and Amphibians Meet a snake that swallows bird eggs without breaking the shell. Marvel at a frog father who carries babies in a pouch in his mouth. Come face-to-face with a real-life dragon. In this book, you'll learn about the life cycles of some fascinating animals-from the giant Komodo dragon to the tiny red-eyed tree frog.

Synopsis: - Annotated/illustrated Table of Contents- Introduction explains the origins of mythology, how we learned the stories, and why myths matter today- A-Z Hall of Fame features the key characters in each book- Full profiles of each character with their amazing myths- Backmatter includes constellation chart, glossary, further reading, and series index- PLUS loads of illustrations, photos, charts, and maps

Synopsis: You think you know Greek mythology? Mount Olympus was one rough zip code! Here is the gods'-honest truth about these lying lovers, beast-bearing dads, brawling bros, and evil shape-shifters, who ate their young with relish--and their siblings for dessert. WHAT'S INSIDE OH MY GODS? Olympians take on the Titans to rule the world! A dad swallows his kids to keep the peace! The original party animal rocks it like it's 1999 BCE! Hades welcomes you to…

Synopsis: Pride and Prejudice is the story of how prejudice on the part of the sperited Elizabeth Bennet leads her to see only arrogance in the proud Fitzwilliam Darcy. How she discovers that she is wrong, against the background of middle-class country life, is told with great skill and clear-sightedness by Jane Austen in what is probably her most famous nove.

Synopsis: Stevenson conceived of the idea of Treasure Island (originally titled, "The Sea Cook: A Story for Boys") from a map of an imaginary, romantic island idly drawn by Stevenson and his stepson on a rainy day in Breamar, Scotland.

Synopsis: When Caroline learns that British spies may be lurking in Sackets Harbor, she is worried. Then, a long lost friend of Papa's shows up in town. Papa is delighted to give him a job at Abbott's Shipyard, but soon, strange things start going wrong. Caroline is sure a spy is making trouble at the yard ? but is it one of Abbott's trusted workers, whom she has known all her life, or could it be Papa's dear friend? An illustrated "Looking Back" section…

Synopsis: You have your eye on a super-fun costume for the upcoming costume party, but you can�t afford it. To earn a little money, you start your own business doing things like walking dogs and delivering things on your scooter. Your friends think your business is such a smart idea that they want to join in, too. You say yes. It�ll be fun to work together! But when your friends start bickering about the right way to do business, you wonder just how smart…

Synopsis: Sleeping Beauty's younger, non-magical sister, Annie, still can't rest while trouble in the kingdom threatens her good friend, Snow White. Snow White's evil stepmother has disappeared, and her father wants her married off right away--but who should she choose? How can she tell which prince is best? It's Annie and her good friend Liam to the rescue! A hilarious and and fantastical romp through a fairy tale landscape from beloved author E. D.…

Synopsis: For every boy and girl who loves Minecraft, an adventure novel from bestselling author Winter Morgan.Steve lives on a wheat farm. He has everything he needs to live in the Minecraft world: a bed, a house, and food. Steve likes to spend his mornings in the NPC village and trade his wheat for emeralds, armor, books, swords, and food. One morning, he finds that Zombies have attacked the villagers. The Zombies have also turned the village blacksmith…

Synopsis: The complete beginner's guide to horses and riding for kids 8 to 12 This ultimate guide to horses for kids teaches you all about the basics of equine care—from anatomy to housing to bathing and feeding. Whether you're just starting out or already have a horse of your own, you'll learn how to ride, how to stay safe around horses, and how to develop a healthy and friendly relationship with them. Horse basics—Brush up on your techniques and learn…

Synopsis: Fifteen lessons teaching students to explore international classic tales, including The Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, and "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp."

Synopsis: The adventures of Ratty, Mole, Badger and the inimitable Toad. The four friends win the hearts of all readers, showing feelings, strengths and weaknesses that we can all recognize, while the wonders and dangers of the world of nature are beautifully conveyed.

Synopsis: Text and photographs examine the oceans of the world and their inhabitants.

Synopsis: Sonic battles his nemesis, Robotnik, as the villain traps him with plants, attacks him with a mechanical bomb-throwing monkey, and kidnaps Sally.

Synopsis: The twelve-year-old son of a cotton plantation owner pens a detailed account of one of John Quincy Adams' most difficult national problems--the removal of the Creek Indians from their tribal land in Georgia--in a fascinating book that contains photographs, maps, and timelines.

Synopsis: "Billions, Trillions, Quadrillions helps readers understand large numbers by relating them to everyday situations. It's hard to imagine what a crowd of one billion people would look like but if one billion children stood on each other's shoulders, they would reach past the moon! Simple explanations, accompanied by amusing infographics, help readers to visualize large numbers and get a handle on math. So take a journey through the world of…

Synopsis: Unsettling, dramatic and ultimately richly rewarding, Fox is a book unlike any other. The tale of a partnership between Magpie and Dog and the triangle that results when Fox appears, it is rich in allegory, ripe for discussion and radiant in illustration. With complexities that resonate throughout the seemingly simple story line, Fox is at the same time confusing, powerful, and thought provoking. It is a raw, open, book that combines potent…

Synopsis: Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson