Synopsis: A Scholastic Level 2 Reader all about monsters and whether they really exist!Prepare to be scared! Come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous monsters and creatures: the Komodo dragon, giant squid, vampire bats, the Minotaur, Hydra, Bigfoot, and Yeti. Are they myth? Or fact? This Level 2 Reader explores the reality behind all of the most terrifying monsters. The book uses simple text and full-color photographs and artwork throughout.…

Synopsis: Simple text discusses the physical characteristics and typical behaviors of snakes as well as their place in the world.

Synopsis: "Dinosaurs are so awesome, they get their own awards show! We've got the coolest and most amazing dinos inside. Some of them will stomp home with the golden Dino trophy. Who will win? It's up to you!"--Back cover.

Synopsis: "Scientists find thousands of new species of animals every year. Inside, meet some of the newest and coolest!"--Page 4 of cover

Synopsis: Hurricanes are in the news more than ever before. But how many kids really know the amazing science behind these spectacular and often deadly natural occurrences? Our newest All Aboard Science Reader offers tons of interesting information about the cause and effects of hurricanes alongside full-color photographs.

Synopsis: Photographs and text explore the natural phenomenon of lightning.

Synopsis: Spectacular full-color photographs introduce Earth's "sister planet, " from its scorching deserts and clouds of sulfuric acid to the crushing pressure of its atmosphere.

Synopsis: Planet Earth is full of incredible images & fascinating facts about the world we live in. Readers are guided around the globe, learning about Earth's atmosphere, seasons, & climate, the vast variety of landscapes & many other amazing facts about Planet Earth. Other titles in Questions & Answers series include Ancient History, Animal World, Science, Space, & World History.

Synopsis: A young girl's grandmother tells her of her love for baseball and the day they let her play in the game even though she was a girl.

Synopsis: Introduces, in text and illustrations, a variety of prehistoric animals whose fossilized remains have provided scientists with clues about their physical characteristics and the environment in which they lived.

Synopsis: Presents true stories of shelter pets and abandoned animals that have been adopted and are being cared for, including cats, pigs, roosters, horses, and snakes.

Synopsis: Scheduled for Memorial Day release, Congo, the latest adaptation of a Michael Crichton novel into film, promises to be one of the biggest movies of 1995. This action-packed, jungle adventure recounts the story of Amy, a gorilla who can speak English with the help of a virtual reality glove. These Picturebacks make the story accessible for the youngest readers. Full color.

Synopsis: Describes the characteristics and behavior, especially in captivity, of China's "white bear."

Synopsis: Retells the story of the famous thinker's first invention as a young Ben Franklin, troubled by the fact that fish swim better than he does, tries to invent a way to swim more fluidly.

Synopsis: Readers learn all about the creatures that come awake when we are asleep. Carefully researched art and text explore the nocturnal habits and habitats of this interesting group of animals.

Synopsis: A pictorial and alphabetical introduction to seventy wild birds and animals.

Synopsis: A brief introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of apes and monkeys.

Synopsis: Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of raccoons.

Synopsis: B-U-R-P spells you-know-what!In the seventh book in the popular George Brown, Class Clown series, George learns the hard way that an onion a day won't keep the Super Burp away - despite what his best friend Alex might've hoped. It's bad enough that one of the pesky, magic belches escapes at the mall and another lets loose on a miniature golf course, but George is representing his school at the countywide spelling bee. A burp at the bee could…