Synopsis: 'My Hero' to Be Chosen: Eight finalists will compete tonight for the title My Hero. The winner will wear the coveted gold Hero medal. These brave and courageous dogs will each appear with their nominator who will tell their story. There's Smiley, who fought a giant bull. Bear used his giant paws to save the life of another dog. Munchkin warned a gardener of a poisonous snake about to strike. Old Dog helped find people buried under rubble after a…

Synopsis: Fans of First Day Jitters will loves spending time with everyone’s favorite teacher, Mrs. Hartwell, as she prepares her anxious students before the big test.A perfect school year gift for kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders that have been studying, are nervous, and need a fun reminder to relax!From the best-selling series that brought you First Day Jitters, Mrs. Hartwell takes on another nervy adventure as she prepares her class to take…

Synopsis: Pip-Pip, the littlest penguin, is teased for being afraid of the water until, with his mother's guidance, he finally jumps in.

Synopsis: Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the heart of Colorado's wild and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park.Through twists and turns, the mystery unfolds while Jake, Amber, and Wes learn about survival skills, natural history, integrity,…

Synopsis: As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President.

Synopsis: Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford s Theater the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included."

Synopsis: Who was John F. Kennedy? A skinny, sickly boy always in the shadow of his older brother? A WWII hero who saved his shipwrecked crewmen in the Pacific Ocean? The first Catholic president, and also the youngest man ever elected? All of the above! Find out more about the real John F. Kennedy in this illustrated biography!

Synopsis: From his childhood in rural Illinois to moviemaking days in Hollywood and on to a career in politics that took him all the way to the Oval Office, Ronald Reagan kept an abiding faith in America and in what our country stood for. The oldest president ever, he survived a near-fatal assassination attempt and lived to be 93. "Who Was Ronald Reagan?" covers his life and times in a balanced, entertaining way for children. More than 100 black-and-white…

Synopsis: A hilarious and spunky new heroine in the vein of Ramona the Pest and Clementine, from Crystal Allen—the acclaimed author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy.  Nine-year-old cowgirl Mya Tibbs is boot-scootin’ excited for the best week of the whole school year—SPIRIT WEEK! She and her megapopular best friend Naomi Jackson even made a pinky promise to be Spirit Week partners so they can win the big prize: special VIP tickets to the…

Synopsis: "Spring has sprung in Ms. Fickle's class! The kids are planting bean sprouts. But then Colin loses his beans! Can his friends help him find them?"--P. [4] of cover.

Synopsis: Cam Jansen's school is going green. For each can or bottle Cam and her classmates bring in to be recycled, the school earns a nickel. But when all the nickels go missing, everyone suspects they were stolen. Can Cam click! and use her photographic memory to solve this mystery?

Synopsis: The 100th day of school is coming up, and Nancy doesn't know what to bring in for the class project. Will she be able to think of something imaginative in time for the big day?

Synopsis: A great introduction to simple, fun mysteries for beginning readers!Katie Fry may be little, but she's got a big brain, and she uses it to solve mysteries. So when she finds a very cute, VERY lost kitten named Sherlock, she decides to take his case. Can Katie track down the clues to find Sherlock's home?Beginning readers will love hunting for clues in the art right along with Katie and Sherlock!

Synopsis: Eight-year-old Nancy Drew has her first case to crack! Can you help?Nancy and her two best friends, George and Bess, are so excited! They have been invited to Deirdre's sleepover party! There will be pizza, cake, and even a pajama fashion show. But the most exciting thing is that the party has a City Girls doll theme. All of the guests are bringing their dolls with them!But then Deirdre's City Girls doll -- Hollywood Heather -- goes missing. Is…

Synopsis: Key Features Description For Presidents' Day, the students in Mrs. Maoff's class know just how to celebrate: by putting on a play about prominent figures in American history, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. For Presidents' Day, the students in Mrs. Maoff's class know just how to celebrate: by putting on a play about prominent figures in American history, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Product Details Item #:…

Synopsis: Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say "I read this myself!" When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth's castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiancé, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and nothing but a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges the dragon to…

Synopsis: Jan Brett's popular winter tale--now in board book! Confident and excited to make new friends, the Gingerbread Baby happens upon a bakery, where he dances and prances in front of a sugar cookie girl, trying to make friends. But she just stares and doesn’t say a word, like all the other sweet treats he tries to meet. Discouraged, the Gingerbread Baby runs home, chased by a long line of hungry creatures, where Mattie has a fantastic surprise for…

Synopsis: 2019 Nominee - Florida Literacy Association Children's Book Award 2018 Nominee - Annie Karcher Best in Rhyme Top 10! Hannah is feeling just a bit peckish and knows exactly what she wants to eat: an A to Z sandwich on thick whole wheat bread! From avocado to zucchini, Hannah's whims throw Mr. McDougal at the cafe into a sandwich-building frenzy. But what happens when Hannah discovers the towering sandwich isn't quite what she ordered? This messy…

Synopsis: A young boy tends to and enjoys his own garden.