Synopsis: While on a mission to prove to Merlin that they can use magic wisely, Jack and Annie travel to seventeenth-century Venice, Italy, to save the city from disaster. Merlin has asked Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy, in the 1700s. With the help of some new friends, a research book, and a mysterious rhyme from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood! Yet…

Synopsis: With more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!For A.J. and the gang at Ella Mentry School, weirdness and fun are all part of the routine. In this tenth book in the outrageously funny My Weirder School series, Principal Klutz thinks the kids at Ella Mentry School need to learn some self-defense moves. But the guy he hired—Mr. Jack—thinks he's an action hero! He spends all his time looking in the mirror.…

Synopsis: Profiles the life of the primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Every year, pumpkin contests take place at fairs across the country; the 2012 record-holder weighed over a ton! The latest craze is to carve the most enormous pumpkins into racing boats. What's next? Why not think really big? Award-winning artist Wendell Minor does just that as he imagines larger-than-life pumpkins sprouting in some of America's favorite places: pumpkins as immense as the Capitol dome, Mount Rushmore,…

Synopsis: Ponies is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth. Like all of our level 1 readers written by skilled children’s books authors, this title invites kids to learn more about their favorite topics in a familiar format that instills success…

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: A frog in the bog grows larger and larger as he eats more and more bugs, until he attracts the attention of an alligator who puts an end to his eating.

Synopsis: The children welcome the snow and all the activities the snow brings: sledding, following footprints, making snow angels, and many others.

Synopsis: A little old lady who is not afraid of anything must deal with a pumpkin head, a tall black hat, and other spooky objects that follow her through the dark woods trying to scare her.

Synopsis: Emma needs to write a poem for a school assignment, but she would rather go outside with Dixie and enjoy a snowy day.

Synopsis: Follows a boy and his mouse through a busy day at school.

Synopsis: Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.

Synopsis: Noses are interesting and serve many purposes including the one of holding up glasses.

Synopsis: Sequel to Ìf you give a mouse a cookie' in which a moose is given a muffin with hilarious consequences. 3yrs+.

Synopsis: The This is line of World of Reading early readers is designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring the origin stories of characters they love. Natasha Romanoff grew up in Russia and was trained as a secret agent in the Red Room before she became an Avenger known as the Black Widow. Discover how Black Widow became one of the most important characters in the Marvel Universe through this 32-page origin story!…

Synopsis: A freshly baked gingerbread cowboy escapes from the rancher's wife's kitchen and eludes his pursuers in this western United States version of the "Gingerbread Boy."

Synopsis: Arthur worries about remembering his magic tricks for the April Fool's Day assembly and Binky's threat to pulverize him.

Synopsis: In the bestselling Fly Guy series, it's Fly Guy's family reunion surprise!In the latest installment of Tedd Arnold's New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, Fly Guy misses his family. So when Fly Guy's not looking, Buzz plans him a surprise party and invites his whole family-including all his brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and mother and father. When the time comes for the party, will Fly Guy be surprised?Readers will love reading…

Synopsis: "A family counts the first days of kindergarten in this spin on the traditional holiday song The 12 Days of Christmas"--

Synopsis: I have a little dreidel, I made it out of clay, And when it's dry and ready, then dreidel I shall play! It's time for Hanukkah, and Hanukkah is a time for family. This reasonably priced hardcover picture book features the classic holiday dreidel song, with extra rhyming verses added on. We see the family gathering at a child's house, mama and child working together to make latkes (a classic Hanukkah treat), the family lighting the menorah, and…