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: Starring in the school play means hard work, and being left in charge means keeping the class under control. Fox thinks there's nothing to it. And, when he's put to the test, will Fox retreat? Never!

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: A simple description of the uses, properties, and forms of water

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: 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.

Synopsis: Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

Synopsis: Discusses the Cherokee Indians, focusing on their tradition of weaving baskets. Includes a cookie recipe and instructions for playing a game and making a mat.

Synopsis: A child's postcards written to friends and family at home provide information-packed reports of around-the-world adventure in 20 major nations. Full-color photos on every spread, accompanied by factual observations, give youngsters a child's perspective of other countries.

Synopsis: A collection of fictional postcards, written as if by young people visiting Vietnam, describe various sights and activities in this South East Asian country