Synopsis: In 1946 a ten-year-old girl tries to understand and overcome her stern father's objections to having a Christmas tree in the house.

Synopsis: Take a journey from your doorstep into outer space! Zoom through the Solar System, discovering satellites, comets and asteroids along the way. Explore craters on Mars, moon-hop around Jupiter, and get a close-up view of Saturn's amazing rings. Just don't travel too close to the Sun! Packed with lively illustrations to reveal our amazing universe, this book is perfect for a parent and child to read together or to explore independently. Includes a…

Synopsis: A beloved classic comes to life for a new generation in the upcoming Walt Disney Studios live action Aladdin film, and this thrilling novelization invites fans to revisit Aladdin's tale in the pages over and over again.

Synopsis: Examines the life of the physicist Albert Einstein, whose work revolutionized scientific thinking, with an emphasis on his early years.

Synopsis: From award-winning author Marguerite Henry comes a classic reference work about horses and their origins.How did the Morgan horse get its name? What are the differences between a Belgian and a Clydesdale? Why are the Byerly Turk, Darley Arabian, and Godolphin Arabian so important? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions in Marguerite Henry’s Album of Horses. The award-winning author of Misty of Chincoteague and King of the…

Synopsis: This beautiful picture book depicts the everyday life of a lonely little girl whose home life is empty--apart from her parents' arguments--and whose school life is overshadowed by bullies. The comfort she finds from her secret friend Aldo is heartwarming. John Burninham is the author of "Borka," "Granpa," and "Oi! Get Off Our Train."

Synopsis: Angry Alexander refuses to move away if it means having to leave his favorite friends and special places.

Synopsis: Step into the poetical, puzzling, wonderful worlds of Alice's imagination in a handsome dual edition. John Tenniel's iconic wood-engraved illustrations adorn these childhood favorites.Rediscover Lewis Carroll's classic tales in this elegant yet affordable Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books.Deluxe, durably bound hardcover keepsake volume.Embossed cover with iridescent…

Synopsis: 2015-2016 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Winner!With engaging illustrations on every spread, a page-turning plot, a do-it-yourself experiment on building your own rocket, and fun science facts throughout, this is the perfect chapter book for young readers! And it’s all from the amazing brain of MIT graduate Nate Ball, host of PBS’s Emmy Award-winning Design Squad series.When a four-inch-tall alien crash-lands through Zack McGee's…

Synopsis: Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Alligators is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of alligators. In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Alligators, Arnosky shows how these animals grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about alligators, such as: Where do…

Synopsis: The author shows young readers how frogs grow and develop, from a tadpole to an adult, and why these amphibians can jump so far, what they eat and what eats them, the correct way to pick up a frog, and how to recognize frogs by the sounds they make. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Meet Pikachu! This adorable shaped paper-over-board book has all the stats and facts kids could ever want to know about the beloved Electric-type Pokémon. Full-color illustrations throughout.Everyone loves Pikachu! This cute but courageous Pokémon has been by Ash's side since the beginning. Now kids can discover the complete story of this little Electric-type's adventures. Readers will get the inside scoop on Pikachu's best battles, funniest…

Synopsis: Identifies various kinds of seeds, what they need to grow, how they scatter, and the role seeds play in feeding the world. Includes eight simple experiments.