Synopsis: First Day Critter Jitters

Synopsis: America's favorite Christmas poem is vividly depicted.

Synopsis: It's Christmas Eve and Santa should be on his way to deliver presents to all the children. But he can't find his mittens anywhere . . . and without his mittens, he can't drive his sleigh. And if Santa can't drive his sleigh, there won't be any Christmas. Can you find Santa's mittens? Full color.

Synopsis: Fast facts book covering all 50 America states.

Synopsis: Learn all about heat and cold, and receive suggestions for activities and experiments.

Synopsis: When a dog named Zoomer and his brothers look for flying reindeer on Christmas Eve, they find something quite different--a flying saucer.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Learn about various snakes, their habits, their habitats, and their unusual characteristics in this photo-filled book. This book also contains several Web site addresses to help students continue their research on the Internet. Learn about various snakes, their habits, their habitats, and their unusual characteristics in this photo-filled book. This book also contains several Web site addresses to help students continue…

Synopsis: Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.

Synopsis: Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly-- what does a groundhog have to do with the weather? Every year on February 2nd, people all across America watch groundhogs come out of their burrows-- especially in the town of Punxsutawney-- trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up. In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual…

Synopsis: An autobiography of one of the top female soccer players in the country, Mia Hamm, who helped the United States win a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics. Mia loves playing soccer. That is, until she has trouble scoring a goal when her team is about to lose. Before she can lose, she quits. Fed up with her attitude, Mia's brothers and sisters will not let her play with them anymore. Will Mia learn that being a team player is more important…

Synopsis: Eric Carle’s simple, repetitive text and distinctive cut-paper illustrations make this modern classic about a boy looking for his lost cat a book to treasure—now in a format perfect for emerging readers.A little boy worries about his missing cat and travels to different places in search of his pet. The boy encounters numerous feline counterparts as he searches, including lions, leopards, and tigers. Again and again, the boy says, “This is not my…

Synopsis: The course of true love certainly doesn't run smoothly when Isadore Mouse--who doesn't exactly have a way with words--tries to tell Athena that he wants her to be his valentine. Full color throughout.

Synopsis: Poor Mr. Wuerst. He's lost his eyeglasses. When he substitutes for the kindergarten teacher at Merryvale School, he shows up wearing a dishtowel for a scarf, and walks into a closet instead of the classroom. As he bumbles his way through the school day, things go from bad to worse. But not for the kids--they've never had so much fun!

Synopsis: The perfect gift for pet lovers of all ages. Get ready for fun and lots of laughter. This delightful take on the traditional song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is the funniest, furriest, freshest way to laugh through the holidays. Each day in the song reflects a different breed of dog and contains original photography of snoring sheepdogs, chomping Chihuahuas, and even dancing Dalmatians.

Synopsis: A lighthearted treasury of canine-themed poems presents a year's worth of seasons and holidays as experienced by dogs and celebrates such special occasions as Hole Digging Day and the dreaded Visit to the Vet Day.

Synopsis: Two book set by Melinda Long and David Shannon. Consists of How I Became a Pirate, and Pirates Don't Change Diapers.

Synopsis: This holiday classic is brought to life by bestselling illustrator Sam Williams, with a glitter-filled, sparkling cover that shines with wintertime magic.Written by Steve Nelson and Walter "Jack" Rollins, FROSTY THE SNOWMAN is a seasonally joyful story that continues to warm our hearts year after year. Famous for his cheerful character, whimsical appeal, and, of course, his button nose and two eyes made out of coal, Frosty is the most magical…

Synopsis: This seasonal tale is a lively, rhyming romp with creative cats hanging the mistletoe, lighting the window, and singing carols in the snow. Full color.