Synopsis: Just try to keep these books on the shelves! Children can't resist "diving" into these brightly colored books to explore their favorite topics. Young scientists will examine plant parts and animal features "up close" and then turn the page to see how these smaller parts fit into the "bigger picture." Children will take a close-up view of the powerful ears of a bat, the thorny stem of a blackberry bush, the sticky tongue of a fly, and more. Also…

Synopsis: Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author AwardA Reading Rainbow SelectionEverett Anderson's Goodbye is a touching portrait of a little boy who is trying to come to grips with his father's death. Lucille Clifton captures Everett's conflicting emotions as he confronts this painful reality. We see him struggle through many stages, from denial and anger to depression and, finally, acceptance. In this spare and moving poem, the last in this acclaimed…

Synopsis: "A little girl shares the fun of an old African-American custom with her classmates."--Title page verso

Synopsis: Single book in a 50-title series of high-interest books to motivate striving and reluctant readers.

Synopsis: Do you like to ride your bike? Do you know how to cross the road? Roads are very busy places. We need to know the Road Safety Rules so that we can keep ourselves safe. What Road Safety Rules do you know?

Synopsis: Charts & Diagrams Additional Facts - Photo Glossary - Index

Synopsis: Hoping to make an impact in the world of country music, three country music artists pooled their talents to form the band Sugarland. Their very first performance wowed audiences and critics, and Sugarland’s music has consistently topped the charts ever since. Now a duo, Sugarland continues to be one of country music’s most exciting bands. This book takes fans behind the scenes of this creative force in country music.

Synopsis: Jump into literacy with an exciting new series of nonfiction, multicultural leveled readers. Brought to you by a team of academic intervention specialists who know what children need for language and literacy development. Hopscotch books engage children with their homegrown look, reminiscent of a family photo album. Children are excited to read and talk about the familiar characters and places featured in the photographs.This series features:

Synopsis: 2000 PEARSON EDUCATION/MODERN CURRICULUM PRESS stapled-wraps SOFTCOVE

Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce concrete mixers and their parts such as drums to turn and mix the wet concrete and the chute that the concrete pours out of.

Synopsis: Introduces objects that are either hot or cold, and invites the reader to identify hot or cold things around themselves.

Synopsis: Helga and Erik could not believe their eyes. There were grasshoppers everywhere, and they were eating the crops! In the 1870s, when grasshoppers destroyed farms in Minnesota and other Midwestern states, many families gave up and moved away. This is the story of how two Swedish immigrant children help their parents save their home on the prairie.

Synopsis: Mikey's older brother, AJ, is better at everything. When the boys go to the river for the day, Mikey is determined to beat AJ in a tube race. Will Mikey paddle to his first win or sink in his tube?

Synopsis: Martha is a dog--a dog who can talk! In this story, Martha speaks up against the injustice of "No dogs allowed" signs and reminds humans that animals are part of the family. Martha loves talking on the telephone. When she calls into a radio contest and wins a weekend getaway at the Come-On Inn, her family is ecstatic--until they realize dogs aren't allowed. Though they sneak her in, irrepressible Martha is not interested in staying hidden in…