Synopsis: “A finely told, beautifully illustrated biography that saves a world class scientist from obscurity.” —School Library Journal, starred review “An ideal introduction to a lesser-known scientist and an important understanding about how the Earth works.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Filled with gorgeous illustrations by acclaimed artist Raúl Colón, this illustrated biography shares the story of female scientist, Marie Tharp, a pioneering woman…

Synopsis: From the bestselling author of The Invisible String comes a timely and powerful story that teaches the secret to finding your own inner best friend forever! Ruby's got a problem. At school and at home, everyone is so busy all the time, and no one seems to notice her at all. Ruby finds herself feeling kind of...lonely. But one day, while walking home alone after school, she decides to look at her problem from a new angle. She even gives it a name…

Synopsis: To pick, or not to pick? This etiquette question and loads more are answered in fourteen hilarious spreads by fourteen talented, well-loved artists. Each spread illustrates a setting from kids' everyday lives (and the potential blunders they may commit there) and the text emphasizes the right behavior. From the dinner table to the doctor's office, from the playground to the pool, this irreverent book will help kids navigate any social scenario…

Synopsis: Discover the magic of patterns and the power of fixing things in this heartwarming children's book. Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer, this book shows that each pattern is unique, but together they can be magical—just like families!Poppy is sad when her toy bunny’s dress rips. Now she’ll have to throw it away! But her mom has other ideas. She shows Poppy the trunk in her sewing room, and it’s full of…

Synopsis: Miss Fannie is ninety-nine years old. And very small. In fact, she's grown to be about the same size she was as a little girl. Miss Fannie has lots of hats. And each one is her favorite. But when she gives up her very favorite hat, the famous pink straw with roses, to help raise money in the church auction, Miss Fannie -- and the reader -- is in for a real treat.Readers young and old will be enchanted by Miss Fannie. As they fall in love with…

Synopsis: As he did in GOBBLE IT UP!, Jim Arnosky has created a charming picture book from a catchy, spoken-word song that is a favorite in schools everywhere. This humorous song, filled with factual information about turkeys is fun for Thanksgiving -- and all year around!This will make a great combination with Jim Arnosky's All About Turkeys. Download of I'm a Turkey is available on ((xxx.scholastic.com))Here is a sample verse: I'm a turkey.They call me…

Synopsis: "I can tell time at school," Monster tells Teacher. And to prove it, he makes a school clock. It doesn't have numbers, hands, or go tick-tock. Instead, Monster's clock has pictures showing playtime, storytime, lunchtime, naptime-in order, all the "times" of his preschool day. Virginia Mueller's simple text and Lynn Munsinger's delightful monsters of all shapes and colors tell a fun story and introduce concepts of time and sequencing, too.

Synopsis: When Gus and Gertie arrive on Holiday Island, they find a haven of seagoing scallywags, riffraff, and ruffians. It isn't long before Gertie's precious deep-sea pearl is stolen--but who's to blame? The culprit is revealed by clues cleverly hidden in Gus's hastily taken snapshots. Can readers crack the case before it's too late?Joan Lowery Nixon's mysterious high jinks and Diane deGroat's rowdy cast of characters create a fast-paced whodunit for…

Synopsis: “Help Me Be Good books” deal with the issues faced by children and parents alike, and help parents communicate with their children about how to grow up as better people. “A Book About Lying" concentrates specifically on that behavior in a short, easy to understand format.

Synopsis: Now that Anakin Skywalker is a full-fledged Jedi Knight, his days of being a Padawan learner are behind him. But the Jedi Council has assigned him a Padawan of his own. Her name is Ahsoka, and this young girl just might be more than the Jedi can handle.

Synopsis: The ruthless bounty hunter Cad Bane infiltrates the Jedi Temple and attempts to steal the Order's most guarded secret. It's up to Anakin and Ahsoka to stop Bane before he can use the secret to bring an end to the Jedi forever.

Synopsis: In this simple, rhyming picture book, the youngest readers will learn about penguins. This is the perfect read-aloud for teachers and parents to share with young children as they imagine what life as a penguin is like! The short text by Florence Minor pairs perfectly with the gorgeous, detailed illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor. Fun facts about penguins are featured at the back of the book.

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Synopsis: Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles battle a runaway robot! Boys 3 to 7 will thrill to this full-color storybook featuring ninja goggles that reveal alien secrets on every page!

Synopsis: On snowy days, the air is very cold. Read and discover all about snowy days.

Synopsis: Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of snow. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade. Level 3

Synopsis: "Poof! Poof! Poof! One by one three beautiful young women disappear. Their mother cries for days, weeks, months, and years. Their younger brother decides to set out to find them. Will he be able to break the wicked troll's curse?"--

Synopsis: Nathan the elephant triumphs on his first day of school when he learns how to divide his attention between school and his jealous best friend, Nicholas Alexander.

Synopsis: LarryBoy goes undercover as a world-famous yodeler to foil the scheme of Green Greta, the Greedy Zucchini, who is kidnapping yodelers out of greed. Things go from bad to worse when LarryBoy tries to capture Greta and is attacked by an entire collection of Hula dolls. But instead of waging a Hawaiian war, LarryBoy sees this as a chance to complete his own Hula doll set. Does LarryBoy really need all the hula dolls? Will he realize how to be…

Synopsis: In addition to "Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, " and other beloved classics of childhood, Frances Hodgson Burnett created a delightful legacy of short stories for children. This volume includes six of the best of these tales."Racketty-Packetty House," the centerpiece of the collection, is a touching tale of a once-elegant dollhouse and its shabby inhabitants, happy creatures who love to dance.…