Synopsis: Bad Pets (paperback)

Synopsis: Birds on Stage

Synopsis: Key Features Description Biscuit is walking to Grandpa's house, and he's having such a good time that he doesn't want the walk to end. But the little puppy knows that the only thing better than a walk to Grandpa's house is a visit with Grandpa himself! The youngest of readers are sure to enjoy strolling with Biscuit through this charming, easy-to-read adventure. Biscuit is walking to Grandpa's house, and he's having such a good time that he…

Synopsis: The puppy Biscuit makes friends with two kittens.

Synopsis: "How does that work? It's a question parents hear constantly from kids. With these fun-filled pages, parents can give level-appropriate, fascinating, true answers. Bright and colorful pictures bring a child's world to life while satisfying kids' curiosity and sense of fun. Questions encourage interactivity and further learning, and Parent Tips extend the experience beyond the book!"--Back cover.

Synopsis: A young girl growing up in Harlem in the 1950s, whose mother cleans and stitches costumes for a ballet company, dreams of becoming a prima ballerina one day, and is thrilled to see a performance of Janet Collins, the first "colored" prima ballerina.

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: Marshall refuses to believe that gingerbread men can run, even after a series of clues leads his class on a riddle-filled gingerbread cookie hunt.

Synopsis: After his mother explains why his classmate is not returning to school, she teaches Chester Raccoon how to make a memory.

Synopsis: Key Features Description An orange begins its life as a blossom where bees feast on the nectar, and reaches the end of its journey, bursting with the seasons inside it, in the hands of a child. An orange begins its life as a blossom where bees feast on the nectar, and reaches the end of its journey, bursting with the seasons inside it, in the hands of a child. Standards RL.K.1. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key…

Synopsis: Hedgehog has finished building a cozy nest for winter. Unfortunately, a ripe apple falls from the tree above and gets stuck in her spines, making it impossible for her to fit in her new digs. She has several friends to whom she can go for advice, but their instructions simply make her situation worse. She ends up with other bits and pieces stuck to her body in addition to the apple -- including nuts, a pear, a dried leaf, and some berries. Then…

Synopsis: Key Features Description April is for Adventure... In the fourth book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives - it's springtime in Green Lawn, and Bradley, Brian, Lucy, and Nate are on an Easter egg hunt. They search high and law and find lots of eggs. But soon it's clear that some of the eggs aren't just well hidden. They're gone! Who would steal Easter…

Synopsis: Ms. Frizzle's class is going to the top of the world! They want to see the different animals. But when the arrive, they get a big surprise.

Synopsis: Arthur must report to the principal's office first thing tomorrow morning for telling Mr. Ratburn his dog ate his homework. That night, Arthur dreams about the weird town of Pickletown and its peculiar pickle citizens. He is chased by the pickle police, jailed by Judge Picklepuss, and must eat everything from pickle flakes and pickle shakes to pickle cakes. Arthur learns to never tell a fib again in this cautionary Step into Reading Sticker Book…

Synopsis: Presents a tribute to timeless childhood summer activities, from playing hide-and-seek and hopscotch to making mud soup and imagining that a stick is a magic wand.

Synopsis: The experiences of people coming to the United States from many different lands are conveyed in the words of a contemporary young girl visiting Ellis Island and of a girl who immigrated in about 1910, as well as by quotes from early twentieth century immigrants and Ellis Island officials.

Synopsis: A popular series of mysteries for children, considered among the best "easy readers" for young children. The books follow the adventures of three child detectives, Donald David "Dink" Duncan, Josh Pinto, and Ruth Rose Hathaway. They are nine years old and live in Green Lawn, a fictional town in Connecticut.

Synopsis: For Hubie, preparing for school is worse than actually going to class -- his mother picks out all the wrong clothes, he endures anxiety-provoking visits to the doctor and dentist, and there are rumors about a new teacher who is worse than any other.

Synopsis: Readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and his historic decision to abolish slavery. Readers will also learn why this decision impacted the United States, as well as the extent of Lincoln's impact as a fearless leader of the Civil War.