Synopsis: Key Features Description Principal Klutz hires a talent coach, Mrs. Lane, to help the kids prepare for the Ella Mentry School talent show. But what will A.J.'s talent be? And what will happen when Mrs. Lane tries to steal the show? For A.J. and the gang, weirdness and fun are all part of the routine.These irreverent early chapter books feature cartoon illustrations and characters whose antics will have readers expecting the unexpected. The…

Synopsis: A young boy creates a summer playhouse by planting sunflowers and saves the seeds to make another house the next year.

Synopsis: Elizabeth Cady Stanton stood up and fought for what she believed in. From an early age, she knew that women were not given rights equal to men. But rather than accept her lesser status, Elizabeth went to college and later gathered other like-minded women to challenge the right to vote.Here is the inspiring story of an extraordinary woman who changed America forever because she wouldn't take "no" for an answer.Elizabeth Leads the Way is a 2009…

Synopsis: Children ages 4 to 6 love gymnastics, and they will love reading about Barbie as she competes at a gymnastics championship in this Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Synopsis: Are toenails a good source of vitamin C? What are ten things you will never hear your parents say? How do you untangle spaghetti? This collection of humorous, touching, and thought-provoking poems celebrates the everyday lives of children through topics such as food, animals, school, friends, and sports.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to the life and dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Synopsis: Leaves turn different colors in autumn.

Synopsis: The beloved modern classic character, Molly Lou Melon, is tackling the timely topic of speaking up for yourself and others. Molly Lou Melon's mother taught her to use her big voice for good—to speak up for what's right, for those who can't, and even when it's hard. So she does. So when school starts and a bully begins teasing everyone, including a new student, Molly Lou knows just what to do. From standing up for a friend to admitting when you'…

Synopsis: Before Clifford was a big red dog, he was a very small puppy. Is there something scary in the fields at Mountainview Farm? Or is it something silly instead?

Synopsis: When a young bear is awakened from his winter nap by a mysterious sound, he makes new friends and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

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Synopsis: After Santa loses his reindeer midflight on Christmas Eve, he improvises by seeking the help of some barnyard animals to complete his trip.

Synopsis: Through a series of brief letters to his parents, Alex presents all the reasons why he should not have to share a room with his younger brother after their baby sister's arrival.