Synopsis: Beginning sounds: Letter E, e. A story about Ted and Peg who meet and talk about their pets.

Synopsis: Life of Christopher Columbus who landed on a beautiful white beach. It was an island in the Bahamas, not far from Florida, and it was October 12, 1492. He went many times to the islands. He died at the age of 54.

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Synopsis: Now that there is a new baby on the way, sisters Kris and Pat must figure out how to re-arrange furniture and divide a bedroom they both must share in an easy-to-read book about shape manipulation. Original.

Synopsis: A lavishly detailed introduction to life on Earth before the dinosaurs describes to young readers prehistoric snails, trilobites, huge sea scorpions, sharks, and reptiles. Original.

Synopsis: A trio of cowboys get their feet tangled together while taking a nap.

Synopsis: Discusses the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln and why he deserves to be recognized on Presidents' Day.

Synopsis: Discusses the life and accomplishments of George Washington and why he deserves to be recognized on Presidents' Day.

Synopsis: Children will cheer for Mbi, an orphan boy who lives in a Nigerian village, when he teaches the villagers a lesson they'll never forget. Overworked and mistreated, Mbi gets only scraps when it's time to eat. Then one day a magical fruit tree grows just for him, and, using his wits, Mbi makes sure that he'll never be treated badly again. Nigerian-born author T. Obinkaram Echewa's accomplished story telling and E.B. Lewis's evocative paintings…

Synopsis: Deep and strong.Thousands of years ago, tiny streams of melting glacial water converged to form a great river, the Mississippi. In time, masses of people flocked to its shores: Native tribes fished its waters and paddled their canoes across its flowing byways. European settlers pushed flatboats southward in search of fertile land to clear for farms and towns. Cities sprang up along its shores. Today, towboats push and pull, and ships' propellers…

Synopsis: A small fairy with a very big nose gets unexpected results when she uses her magic wand to make her nose smaller.

Synopsis: Lee Bennett Hopkins and Hilary Knight welcome every boy and girt to a joyful celebration of everybody's favorite day -- a birthday. Hopkins assembles a delightful collection of birthday verse from a few of children's literature's finest poets, and Knight's exuberant watercolors illustrate the festivities from invitations to thank you notes. Together they've created the perfect little gift for any child on his or her most special day of the year.

Synopsis: Wild child Mowgli has grown fidgety with his life in a rural village. So he sneaks back to the jungle to be with his animal friends, like lovable bear Baloo. Mowgli's disappearance worries his family, so his stepsister, Shanti, journeys into the jungle to find him. But all is not well there. Mowgli's old foe, the fierce tiger Shere Khan, is out to get him, and he traps Mowgli, Shanti and Baloo in an ancient temple.

Synopsis: Helping another person is easy. But sometimes it takes some work. Janice had to get up early to teach apiggy how to roller-skate. But the feeling she got froom helping was worth all the trouble.

Synopsis: IN EVERY GARDEN, THERE'S A WHOLE WORLD OF LITTLE ANIMALS WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. SOME OF THEM ARE HIDING IN THIS BOOK. YOU'LL FIND THEM BEHIND ROCKS, UNDER LEAVES, OR EVEN IN PLANT POTS JUST LIFT THE FLAPS TO SEE.

Synopsis: Stunning photographs help take readers into the world of natural disasters.

Synopsis: Sing a song of celebration -- in nine different languages -- while you share the traditions, foods, games, and greetings associated with birthday festivities in 19 countries.

Synopsis: Cassie lives in an ordinary house, so why does she tell Alex that she lives in a castle with dragons and a moot?

Synopsis: "Andi and Josie were the best of friends. Then Andi did something that Josie could not forgive. Josie and her friends wanted to prove something. The daisy chain seemed to be the answer"--Page 4 of cover.