Synopsis: Bright, cheerful colors and humorous characters bring this beloved classic back to life. The funky artwork will appeal to princesses and kids of all ages.

Synopsis: Henny Penny and her friends are on their way to tell the king that the sky is falling when they are outwitted by the fox.

Synopsis: Seven-year-old Lola Levine is fierce on the soccer field. She can do a slide tackle (although she's not supposed to) and even likes gooey worms. Nothing scares Lola! That is, until she is auditioning in front of EVERYONE for her class play. After Lola is overcome with stage fright, she's cast as Squirrel #2, a non-speaking part! Lola is more than a little disappointed, and she looks to her bubbe for advice and comfort. But on opening night, the…

Synopsis: Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog—until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish—and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. A Kansas City Children’s Book Award for Grades 1–3

Synopsis: Discover what it’s like to grow up in Mexico with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!¡Hola! My name is Rosa, and I’m a kid just like you living in Mexico. Mexico is a country filled with beautiful art, incredible ancient ruins, and gorgeous beaches, rainforests, and deserts! Have you ever wondered what Mexico is like? Come along with me to find out!…

Synopsis: Describes several animals that may seem strange-looking, including the goosefish and frogfish, the hoaztin, the tarsier, the basilisk lizard, walking stick and walking leaf insects, the platypus, the Surinam toad, and the manatee, and explains how their special characteristics help them survive.Describes several animals that may seem strange-looking, including the goosefish and frogfish, the hoaztin, the tarsier, the basilisk lizard, walking…

Synopsis: Pairs of fiction and nonfiction books share high-interest topics and encourage children to compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and fiction, and make the transition between fiction and nonfiction reading strategies.

Synopsis: From telescopes to rockets to robots, see all the ways people have explored space. Where will space exploration take us next?

Synopsis: Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth, and they’re also some of the strangest. Early readers will learn more about a herd of ostrich with the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text. What does an ostrich eat? How many toes does it have? Why does it kick other animals? Readers discover what these flightless birds do with their wings and other facts that highlight early life science concepts. Accessible text gives early learners…

Synopsis: Science topics and respect for nature are integrated in this charming title. In the forest bordering a child's backyard, a variety of animals share and compete for the same resources. When the child hikes through the forest, he joins the community.

Synopsis: The contributions of African-American women to education, civil rights, literature, the performing arts, athletics, and other areas are documented in this carefully rendered coloring book. Forty-five illustrations highlight achievements of such notable women as Coretta Scott King, Maya Angelou, Hattie McDaniel, Toni Morrison, Ella Fitzgerald, Leontyne Price, and Shirley Chisholm. Captions.

Synopsis: Grouping Things By Similar Characteristics Is How You Classify Things. This Title Goes Into Great Detail About The Six Kingdoms Of All Living Organisms. Filled With Information And Interesting Facts, Students Will Love Learning About This Interesting Scientific Topic.

Synopsis: Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries® Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a bright new look!   Welcome to summer camp for detectives! The kids can’t wait to spend a week following clues and learning about the science of crime solving. Soon all the campers are working on…

Synopsis: From the dazzling bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, a picture book with a nonfiction twist for the fancy girl who loves the outdoors!For the fanciest girl around, the outdoors are out of this world. Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, set out to explore the fascinating world of wildflowers, trees, leaves, birds, and, of course, butterflies in their exclusively glamorous Explorers' Club. With recipes for pinecone bird…

Synopsis: A Large, heavy paperback full of breathtaking color photos and illustrations.