Synopsis: Emma's life has never been easy, but with her convict husband transported to Australia, the last seven years have been the hardest of all. Now Jacob's sentence is at an end and she is faced with a new challenge.Little could she know that deciding to join Jacob in the 'new world' would only be the beginning of an epic journey, physically and emotionally. Riddled with guilt at leaving behind her sixteen year old son, Jack, Emma's heart is put…

Synopsis: This guide is here to break it all down for readers. What actually is climate change? What are greenhouse gases and what do they have to do with the atmosphere? And how can people make a difference on something so big? Jump right in and find out about the changes happening to our world.

Synopsis: INCREDIBLE TRUE STORIES THAT WILL ENHANCE A CHILD'S HOLIDAY SEASON!

Synopsis: A school trip to the natural history museum goes awry when the curator, Ms. Krup, loses her giant cockroach and A.J. and his friends decide to explore the museum in the middle of the night.

Synopsis: The Sesame Street Muppets perform daring circus acts demonstrating such opposite concepts as big/little, up/down, and clean/dirty.

Synopsis: Pete the cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song.

Synopsis: Pete the Cat is back—and this time he’s rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song . . . because it’s all good.

Synopsis: The text of the Pledge of Allegiance, enhanced with illustrations and notes on the history and meaning of the Pledge, the history of the flag, and rules on flag etiquette.

Synopsis: Describes the characteristics of the different types of dwellings used by various Indian tribes throughout North America.

Synopsis: School is in session! But this is no ordinary kindergarten class. Meet sixteen young giant panda cubs at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong Nature Preserve. The cubs are raised together from infancy in a protected setting, where they grow strong. Under the watchful eyes of the scientists and workers, the cubs learn skills that will help prepare them to be released into the wild. Follow a day in the…

Synopsis: Discusses the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behaviour of owls, focusing on how they hunt their prey. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Synopsis: Explains how the Bill of Rights was written and ratified.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Bonnie, the library dog, teaches Madeline to overcome her fears of reading aloud in this comforting picture book. “So adorable readers may attempt to hug the page.” -Kirkus Bonnie, the library dog, teaches Madeline to overcome her fears of reading aloud in this comforting picture book. “So adorable readers may attempt to hug the page.” -Kirkus Standards RL.1.2. Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate…

Synopsis: "A fascinating look at the culture of childhood, which should be required reading for anyone working with young people". -- Booklist"This book is delightfully chock full of juicy morsels of rhyme, by children". -- Simon J. Bronner, Distinguished Professor of Folklore and American Studies

Synopsis: What do you know about winter, spring, summer, and fall? With this book you can become an expert!In spring, some days are rainy. Summer days can be hot! There are four different seasons in a year! What do you know about the seasons? With this book, you can become an expert!ABOUT THE SERIES: Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the…