Synopsis: A collection of children's books on the subject of Animals.

Synopsis: Describes the life and accomplishments of David Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and defender of the Alamo.

Synopsis: On the hottest summer afternoons when desert creatures look for shade and stay close to the earth and keep their voices low I sit high on a cactus and fling my loud ringing trill out to the sun... So sings the Cactus Wren, one of the ten desert creatures that speaks for itself in the evocative and lyrical verses of Desert Voices. In both text and illustration, Desert Voices conveys a message of spirit and courage from the shy and quiet creatures…

Synopsis: Pete the Cat loves his four groovy buttons... but can he keep singing without them? Pete the Cat is back in another rock’n’roll story about staying positive no matter what life throws at you. Pete is a rock along, sing along Cat... and with his Four Groovy Buttons it’s easy to keep singing! But when his groovy buttons don't want to stay on, what does Pete do? Don’t worry, it’s all good... Count along with Pete as he sees the bright side and…

Synopsis: Las lecturas graduadas están moduladas de acuerdo a las dificultades que el lenguaje presenta. Esta adecuación afecta a estructuras vigiladas, vocabulario, rasgos gramaticales, fundamentalmente. Una característica importante de las lecturas graduadas es el control de la información, esto es, la cantidad de información presente en cada frase, párrafo o capítulo. Esta nueva propuesta de lecturas bilingües Disney facilita el aprendizaje del idioma…

Synopsis: Two funny, adventurous tales that are perfect for both girls and boys, from the incomparable Jacqueline Wilson. Dip into "Jacqueline Wilson's Biscuit Barrel" -- it's deliciously funny and full of unexpected treats! In "Cliffhanger, " Tim hates sports, so he's dreading a week of action-packed games on an adventure holiday. Luckily, his new friend Biscuits isn't very interested in the activities either -- except for eating!…

Synopsis: Four friends bond over their love of animals in this new animal shelter-set series from Scholastic and American Girl.Jasmine Arroyo loves volunteering with her veterinarian mom at the Kew Gardens Animal Shelter. When Jasmine learns that the shelter will have to turn away new animals unless it can raise funds to expand, she is determined to help in any way she can.Fortunately, Jasmine's best friends Sofia and Keiko want to help, too! The shelter…

Synopsis: Second-grader Eugene McGillicudy finds that he can tap the power of Captain Awesome without wearing the costume, as he scores a goal for his soccer team.

Synopsis: Scholastic's beloved Old Lady, ever-popular, is now swallowing a birthday cake, along with a candle, a sign, balloons, a hat, and gifts. Can you guess the reason for her celebration?

Synopsis: Illustrated riddles introduce strategies for solving a variety of math problems in using visual clues. Each riddle & the rhyming clues that accompany it, can be answered by applying simple math skills like adding, subtracting, and multiplying.

Synopsis: This inventive new counting book by well-known author Jerry Pallotta will dazzle the imaginations of young readers while strengthening math skills and building confidence. This book begins, "If you can count to ten, you can count to one million." Although some may have their doubts, by using basic math grouping skills readers will find themselves counting higher than they ever thought possible. COUNT TO A MILLION will inspire even the most…

Synopsis: Max Cassidy can escape from anythingOnly fourteen years old, Max is the world's foremost escape artist. Chained, handcuffed, locked in an airtight water tank, there's nothing he can't get himself out of. He learned the art from his father—a man who just two years ago was murdered, and Max's mother went to jail for the crime.Now a mysterious man has shown up backstage after one of Max's shows, telling Max that not only is his mother innocent, but…

Synopsis: Shy ten-year-old Cadence grapples with an overprotective father, a mother who's skipped town to pursue stardom, and what to do when a recording of her amazing voice leaks before she's ready to share it with the world.

Synopsis: In this highly inventive and splendid rendering of a favorite Grimm fairy tale, award-winning storyteller and illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky evokes a world of Medieval magic. "Zelinsky's smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light".--School Library Journal. A 1987 Caldecott Honor Book. An ALA Notable Book. Full color.

Synopsis: Questions and answers highlight some outstanding characteristics of farm animals, such as a chicken's feathers and a horse's mane. Includes suggestions for classroom activities.

Synopsis: Traditional Chinese Edition of The Couch Potato. Have a convenient life. Is it enough? Couch potato, doesn't like to move, lie down as a house all day long. Modern technology is so convenient, you can eat, drink and have fun at the touch of your finger. What should I do if there is nothing after the power outage? This book teaches children to find a balance between daily life and technological convenience, and learn to find fun in life! Sofa…

Synopsis: A little boy just knows that a carrot will grow from the seed that he plants--whatever his family may believe--in this brief (101 words) classic story of childhood faith rewarded. Two- and four-color illustrations.

Synopsis: In a playful voice that is uniquely Margaret Wise Brown's comes this delightful picture book about just what it means to be six, five, four, three, two and -- most importantly -- you. Caldecott Honor Medalist Chris Raschka's innovative illustrations burst with energy and literally dance along with Brown's whimsical verses of discovery. A sturdy mirror fixed to the last page allows readers to literally become a part of the story.Another Important…

Synopsis: After moving from a Mohawk reservation to Brooklyn, New York, eight-year-old Danny Bigtree encounters stereotypes about his Native American heritage.

Synopsis: In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the life cycle of a monarch butterfly.