Synopsis: Boris the cat wakes from a nap to find that he has a shadow the size and shape of a mouse, which does not seem to be a problem until other animals begin to treat him differently.

Synopsis: In the vein of Eloise, Olivia, and Fancy Nancy, Carmen is a little girl with a BIG personality. She loves the spotlight and fame that comes with being an actress, and she only grudgingly shares attention with her adoring little brother, Eduardo. How will she handle it when Eduardo lands a starring role in a commercial? Carmen and her family speak a convincing mix of English and (untranslated) Spanish, inspired by the terms of endearment the…

Synopsis: Based on the beloved classic children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this edition of The Secret Garden is a beautifully illustrated hardcover picture book adaptation that all children will treasure. Once upon a time...a walled garden bloomed under the summer skies in the north of England. But it was locked up and left all alone. And it stayed all alone, for many years. Until... When young Mary Lennox moves into Misselthwaite Manor, she…

Synopsis: Meet the bad boys (and girls) of the primate world. Playful, poetic text and vibrant art introduce young readers to howler monkeys. Extra facts within the text give readers the low-down on these loud, sloppy, and rude rain forest dwellers.

Synopsis: “A long time ago in a city by the sea, there lived a horse named Chestnut.”Chestnut belongs to Mr. Decker, who runs a delivery service. Each morning at dawn, Mr. Decker harnesses his horse to the wagon to make deliveries around the city. On the morning of the mayor’s daughter’s birthday, there are important deliveries to be made for the party preparation. But when Mr. Decker oversleeps, Chestnut must set off alone, pulling the heavy wagon…

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text explore the unusual colors of birds, plants, and frogs in the Amazon rainforest.

Synopsis: From bodies of water to insects and plants, these nature-study books are perfect for young environmentalists.

Synopsis: North America was once an unexplored land. Were there friendly people there? What was the land like? Were there mountains of gold? Magical fountains? Endless rivers? Ice at the top of the world? The exployers you will meet in this book were hungry to find out what North America was like.

Synopsis: Helen Keller cannot see or hear. But that does not stop her from playing tricks on people, including her new teacher, Annie Sullivan. Still, Annie will not give up on Helen. Can Helen ever learn to trust her teacher?

Synopsis: Get up close and personal with creatures from the wild in this stunningly designed photographic book, shot by a National Geographic photographer. Each image offers an intimate view of an animal's face that will engage and fascinate children of all ages. As they look again, they'll learn about all sorts of wildlife and their fantastic features: a furry cat's whiskers help it find its way in the dark; a chicken's feathers protect its thin,…

Synopsis: Describes a variety of baby animals.

Synopsis: From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

Synopsis: Describes how the human body works, including information on the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and digestive systems.

Synopsis: This is a brief, simplified retelling of the episode in 'The Jungle Book' during which a very curious mongoose is blamed for the misbehaviour of a snake.

Synopsis:  Isabella is a spirited girl who enjoys shouting out her thoughts, ideas and feelings. In fact, she loves using her loud voice so much; it’s earned her the nickname “Decibella!” Young readers will be entertained as they see how Isabella learns the “five volumes” of voice and discovers that different situations require a different tone.This book shows kids how and when to use their five voices – whisper, 6-inch, table-talk, strong speaker…

Synopsis: Getting lost in a good book has never been this dangerous!Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It's up to them to find the key that will set her free. THE CURSE OF THE FULL MOON MUST BE BROKEN!On a dark and stormy night, Cleo and Evan are haunted by a disaster. Evan has been bitten by a werewolf! If they can't find the cure -- and the…

Synopsis: Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, Sammy the Seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that there really is no place like home.

Synopsis: Shortstop Bus Mercer has to choose between confessing an act of disobedience to his parents and dealing with a guilty conscience that is ruining his concentration on the field and may keep him from making the all-star team.

Synopsis: As the people inside a log cabin go to sleep, many animals are awake outside in this lyrical story with dramatic and realistic moonlit landscapes. Reach for this book for the beauty of its snowy landscapes.--School Library Journal. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists and NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. Full color.

Synopsis: Open this bright and bold book and what do you see? Prickly animals, squishy animals, friendly animals, poisonous animals: all kinds of animals! Come meet creatures of every shape, size, color, and pattern, and from every type of environment. Hundreds of vivid illustrations and a lively text packed with fascinating facts about wildlife around the world will keep little ones entertained for hours.