Synopsis: With the help of her family, Sister Bear breaks her habit of biting her nails.

Synopsis: A child makes, sends, and--best of all--receives valentine's in this 8x8 holiday paperback.Valentines, valentines, big ones and small--I love making valentines. I love it all!Ribbons, glitter, lace, and paste are all fun things to use when creating special Valentine's Day cards. Young children will enjoy reading this sweet rhyming story, narrated by a young child who loves to make cards and give them to family, friends, and classmates. But the…

Synopsis: Ka-choo! Brrr. Yawnnnn.Have you ever wondered what makes you sneeze when you're in a dusty room? Or shiver when you get out of the bathtub? Or yawn when you're tired? All of these actions are reflexes. Your body makes them happen even though you don't tell it to.Budding young scientists will be amazed as Melvin Berger and Paul Meisel reveal the mysteries behind the reflexes that happen in our bodies every day and offer fun-filled experiments to…

Synopsis: Learn to read with Richard Scarry and Step Into Reading!Farmer Pig is having a very busy day. He needs a helper. Charlie Cat can help. Or can he? Time after time, Charlie causes hilarious mayhem as he tries to assist with milking the cow, watering the garden and clearing the table. While strengthening their word recognition skills, early readers will laugh at the exploits of the hapless pig and cat, and learn that everyone makes mistakes…

Synopsis: Little Nelly reads a book that convinces her she is a mouse, so she finds a family of mice who take her in despite the enormous size difference.

Synopsis: Walter R. Brooks introduces Freddy the Pig in Freddy Goes to Florida, featuring illustrations by Kurt Wiese. Freddy and his friends from Bean Farm migrate south for the winter, with every mile of the way a terrific adventure complete with bumbling robbers and a nasty bunch of alligators. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best. The Freddy the Pig series: Freddy Goes to Florida Freddy the Politician…

Synopsis: What's the hook?This award-winning title provides a moving insight into life and conditions for a black family during Apartheid in South Africa.What are the themes?Individual vs. society, families and other cultures.Teaching points?Ideal for thought-provoking multicultural work. Provides numerous opportunities for exploring narrative devices and charactgerisation.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Fall is here, with all its wonderful visual delights - not just colors, but shapes! This clever concept book follows a family on a a harvest hayride at Pumpkin Farm and invites children to pick out shapes from the seasonal scenery - apple bushel circles, square hay bales, diamond kites in the autumn sky! Felicia Sanzari Chernesky's sweet verses are perfectly complemented by Susan Swan's gorgeous collage-inspired art.…

Synopsis: Cam Jansen can find a mystery anywhere--even in the school lunch room! When Jason opens his lunch box and finds only cookie crumbs, Cam's amazing memory clicks into action. Full color.

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.