Synopsis: A biography of the African American woman and civil rights worker whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus led to a boycott which lasted more than a year in Montgomery, Alabama.

Synopsis: Kroll's text tells the inspiring story of how Francis Scott Key wrote America's national anthem, complete with majestic oil paintings that bring the history and excitement to life. Includes the words and music to the song, a photo of the original manuscript, early maps, an etching of Key, a bibliography, and index. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Relaunch of the Scholastic Science Readers with brand new covers, photographs, and interior designs.Watch a tiny tadpole grow into an adult frog in this book full of facts and photographs. Learn what tadpoles eat, how they survive, and how they transform into frogs.

Synopsis: Simple text tells all about pumpkins and how they are used.

Synopsis: 'Why couldn't I be a perfumer's muse? I've come such a long way in the realm of scent. In fact, I was never really meant to poke my nose into it ...' The Perfume Lover by Denyse Beaulieu is an intimate journey into the mystery of scent. What if the most beautiful night in your life inspired a fragrance? Denyse Beaulieu is a respected fragrance writer; it is her world, her love, her life. When she was growing up, perfume was forbidden in her…

Synopsis: Jim faces his fears of making a friend on his first day of kindergarten in this picture book by Miriam Cohen, chosen as the Library of Congress’s Children’s Book of the Year.When Pa was taking Jim to school for the first time, Jim said, “Will I have a friend at school?” “I think you will,” said Pa.But even his father’s gentle reassurance doesn’t make Jim feel any better. The other children in kindergarten are scary strangers to him. He’s sure…

Synopsis: A positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective.Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect…

Synopsis: Bear takes a walk around the city and discovers different forms of transportation.

Synopsis: Even at different ages, children eat the same foods.

Synopsis: Kids have fun with different playground activities.

Synopsis: After going to see a show, three friends decide to put on their own show.

Synopsis: A Pilgrim girl named Remember Allerton keeps a diary as her family crosses the ocean on the Mayflower.

Synopsis: "How is Rover the dog a secret helper?"--

Synopsis: Shiver me whiskers! Someone has stolen the mice pirates’ most valuable loot: a great big chunk of cheese! Captain Riff Raff and the gang set out to retrieve the stolen booty, but can the cheese be seized?With colorful illustrations from Anne Kennedy and lively text from Susan Schade, Riff Raff Sails the High Cheese strengthens reading skills for beginning readers and buccaneers. Mice pirates and young readers use rhyming words and simple…

Synopsis: A simple biography of the Illinois lawyer who served the country as president through the difficulties of the Civil War.

Synopsis: "Common Core Classroom Collections include a mix of titles representing the level of complexing and quality required by the Common Core State Standards"--Publisher's website.

Synopsis: Key Features Description BONK! Chicken Little gets a big scare. Who can help her? Duck, fox or the King? BONK! Chicken Little gets a big scare. Who can help her? Duck, fox or the King? Product Details Item #: NTS576727 ISBN13: 9780545767279 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 16 Grades: K - 1 Lexile® Measure: 230L Guided Reading Level: GR Level E DRA Level: 8 Chicken Little Paperback Book 3.71 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top…

Synopsis: A book about fathers for beginner readers.

Synopsis: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2001 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People for 2001 2001 ALA Notable Book for Children 2002-2003 Show Me Readers Award Master List 2003 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Master List Not Just for Children Anymore! 2001 2001 Notable Books for a Global Society Honor Book 2003 Winner, Storytelling World Award "A fine choice for a Kwanzaa gift."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review…