Synopsis: Why should you be a friend to trees?Trees are a valuable natural resource. People depend on trees for food, and animals depend on trees for food and shelter. But most important, we depend on trees because they add oxygen, a gas we all need, to the air. While trees give us many wonderful products, we must also protect them because we can't live without them.

Synopsis: Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where the live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard bat house. 1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)Best Children's Science Books 1995 (Science Books and Films)

Synopsis: BubblesWhat are bubbles made of?Why are they always round?Read and find out about the science behind soap bubbles, and learn why bubbles always go POP!

Synopsis: This busy family needs a vacation, but they don’t know where to go. Mom and Dad want peace and quiet. Grandma wants to go somewhere hot. Fluffer wants to go somewhere that pets can go, too! The pig-tailed narrator gathers all this data and makes a chart to help determine the perfect vacation destination. Learning math is fun when a vacation is the answer!

Synopsis: Harry's in love, and his best friend, Doug, is disgusted -- Harry won't even throw snowballs at girls anymore. Will Harry ever go back to being his horrible self?"Kline captures perfectly the crowd scenes and private moments in the classroom."-- Booklist

Synopsis: Exuberant pictures and simple text send children on a fun backyard adventure as a sneaky cat tries to catch tasty birds for lunch. A wonderful introduction to bird-watching, this book can be enjoyed by the entire family. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Crickwing never set out to be a bully. All he wants is to create his art in peace. But it's not easy being different--a cockroach with a cricked wing and a flair for sculpture is a ready target for the bigger creatures in the forest. Crickwing just wants to even the score, and leafcutter ants are so easy to pick on. . . .Big mistake. Nobody angers the leafcutter queen and gets away with it. In this epic adventure beneath the foliage, Crickwing…

Synopsis: Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun! "Silly Sally went to town, walking backward and upside down!" Come along and join Silly Sally and her funny friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way. This silly picture book will spark giggles whether read at circle time or at home. "Exploding with whimsy, humor, and zest. Be prepared to read this one a thousand times!" -…

Synopsis: Little Critter and Little Sister have problems with a bully at school.