Synopsis: Which things move slowly? Read this book to find out about how and why things move slowly. Books in this series introduce children to simple forces. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that show how different forces are at work in the world around us. In Slow, children learn about things that commonly move slowly, how pushes and pulls can make something move slowly, and how…

Synopsis: It's Mouse's birthday--and her friends Dog, Frog, Cat, Fox, and Snake have something special in store!

Synopsis: With bare cupboards and hungry bellies, three cats steal a penguin to catch fish for them. A hilarious sequence of events unfolds as the penguin makes his escape, becoming mistaken for a nun and a waiter before finding his way safely home. Meanwhile, the cats are caught for their crime and are sent to jail - for a lifetime of gruel.

Synopsis: Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life by Terry and Eric Fan's lush, evocative illustrations, The Darkest Dark will encourage readers to dream the impossible. Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem--at night, Chris doesn't feel so brave. He's afraid of the dark. But when he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, he…

Synopsis: "A fun story about the power to choose kindness! From saying please to sharing toys, your child will learn how to spread kindness in everyday situations at school and at home!"--Amazon

Synopsis: Teach your children the power of Kindness, one of the most important skills a child can learn. Are you one of 90 percent of parents, saying that their top priorities for their kids is to be caring? This makes sense: Kindness and concern for others are held as moral virtues in nearly every society and every major religion. The best social-emotional learning (SEL) book for raising kind children. This charming story with peaceful rhymes and…

Synopsis: Russell the sheep tries all different ways to get to sleep.

Synopsis: Everybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire. But when Crispin tries to breathe fire on his seventh birthday, fire doesn't come out—only whipped cream! Each time Crispin tries to breathe fire, he ends up with Band-Aids marshmallows teddy bears? Crispin wonders if he’ll ever find his inner fire. But when a family emergency breaks out, it takes a little dragon with not-so-typical abilities to save the day.

Synopsis: V.1. Grapes of math. Author shares some of the techniques that have helped him creatively solve problems in the most unexpected ways. -- v.2. Math for all seasons. Every riddle in this book poses a problem. Kids will learn valuable problem solving skills from winning combinations of clever games and vibrant illustrations -- v.3. Best of times. Author takes on the times tables, showing that there's more to multiplication than memorization. He…

Synopsis: As a family wanders through an art museum, they see examples of various art styles from primitive through twentieth-century pop art.

Synopsis: The adventures of a kind-hearted doctor, who is fond of animals and understands their language, as he travels to Africa with some of his favorite pets to cure the monkeys of a terrible sickness.

Synopsis: In 1848, while on a wagon train headed for Oregon, fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is kidnapped by Pawnee Indians and then falls in with a one-armed trapper who teaches him how to live in the wild. Fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is heading west on the Oregon Trail with his family by wagon train. When he receives a rifle for his birthday, he is thrilled that he is being treated like an adult. But Francis lags behind to practice shooting and is…

Synopsis: The second book in the treasured Little House series, Farmer Boy is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved story of how her husband, Almanzo, grew up as a farmer boy far from the little house where Laura lived. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America’s frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable…

Synopsis: The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for Kansas. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their little house on the prairie. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Sometimes pioneer life is hard, but Laura and her folks are always busy and…

Synopsis: Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.In Little Town on the Prairie, the young town of De Smet has survived the long, harsh winter of 1880-1881. With the arrival of spring comes invitations to socials, parties, and “…

Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but keeps at it so that she can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. During school vacations Laura has fun with her singing lessons, going on sleigh rides, and best of all, helping Almanzo Wilder drive his new buggy. Friendship soon turns to love for Laura and…