Synopsis: Key Features Description Told from four points of view, a trio of sixth graders forge an unlikely bond when a bully traps another student at the bottom of the well. “Infused with humor and hope.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review Told from four points of view, a trio of sixth graders forge an unlikely bond when a bully traps another student at the bottom of the well. “Infused with humor and hope.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review Standards RL…

Synopsis: What do spiders eat? How many eyes does a spider have? Which kind of spider lives underwater? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this easy-to-read book, packed with photographs, step-by-step illustrations and links to websites with videos and activities.

Synopsis: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Berenstain Bears in this exciting addition to this classic New York Times bestselling series. When Sister Bear is asked to be the flower girl at a Valentine’s Day wedding, she is over the moon with joy. But when she gets carried away with the dresses, flowers, and cake, things begin to go awry. Young readers will feel the excitement—and the love—with this brand new storybook complete with a special poster, fun…

Synopsis: A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME“Comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet.” --Phillip Pullman, New York Times bestselling author of His Dark Materials With almost 5 million copies sold in the 60 years since it was published, generations of readers have journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic.Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the…

Synopsis: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A simple introduction to the five senses and how they help us experience the world around us.

Synopsis: All Aboard Reading!On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car--even on roller-skates--to speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a…

Synopsis: Now a major motion picture A great modern classic and the prelude to THE LORD OF THE RINGS   Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the…

Synopsis: The perfect introduction to how we talk and think about the weather Everyone talks about the weather, but what does it all mean? In clear, accessible language, Gail Gibbons introduces many common terms--like moisture, air pressure, and temperature--and their definitions. Simple, kid-friendly text explains the origins of fog, clouds, frost, thunderstorms, snow, fronts, hurricanes, reinforcing the explanations with clear, well-labeled drawings and…

Synopsis: Welcome to the Greenhouse, an all original science fiction anthology, imagines the possibilities that climate change poses for our future – from the grim to the hopeful, the absurd to the all-too-real.

Synopsis: Key Features Description When the school principal bakes a gingerbread kid cookie and brings it to school for lunch, the gingerbread kid winks and hurriedly jumps off the principal's desk in this story that puts a silly twist on the classic tale. When the school principal bakes a gingerbread kid cookie and brings it to school for lunch, the gingerbread kid winks and hurriedly jumps off the principal's desk in this story that puts a silly twist…

Synopsis: Text and photographs show the different ways of counting to one hundred.

Synopsis: The beloved costars of Sister, Sister share the adventures of tween twins who discover their ability to see the future in this children's series debut! When their mother gets a new job, twin sisters Caitlyn and Cassie must move from bustling San Antonio to middle-of-nowhere Aura, Texas. Caitlyn tries to stay positive, focusing on meeting new people and having new adventures. But Cassie is convinced that it's only a matter of time before they're…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Upset that her New Mexico school can only afford music and art teachers in alternate years, fourth-grader Saige works with her grandmother, Mimi, to plan a fundraiser but when Mimi has an accident, Saige relies on new friend Gabi to help.

Synopsis: When Mr. Wright makes his students study word endings on the last day of school, even the suffixes rebel.