Synopsis: Three friends try to make something special for their Thanksgiving Day feast, but they have a bit of trouble until others show up to help.

Synopsis: Megan befriends her new neighbor who likes bugs.

Synopsis: In simple language these stories tell how the old bed is thought to be a new bed and how a king chooses what to wear to the party.

Synopsis: Thanksgiving is a special time of year. It's a holiday about pilgrims and turkey and family-but it's also about giving thanks for everything from parents and pets to sunshine and lollipops. What are you thankful for?

Synopsis: An introduction to the life of Benjamin Franklin that details his childhood, inventions, and efforts to bring freedom to our country, and highlights his life-long love of reading.

Synopsis: When his mother doesn't come home from her work shift, Curtis does what he can to take care of himself and his five-year-old brother while trying to hide her absence from his teachers so that they don't have to go back to a foster home.

Synopsis: Genre: Realistic story Learning Objectives: Language Comprehension Strand 7: Explore how particular words are used, including words and expressions with similar meanings. Writing Opportunities Strand 9: Select from different presentational features to suit particular writing purposes (e.g. writing a brochure).

Synopsis: Meet the Tucker Triplets! Mr. Parker's class is in for triple trouble and laughs! Mr. Parker's class is going to a museum. Some of the kids think that the day might be boring, but not Alex. She has a plan for fun - and trouble! The Tucker Triplets and Sam are in for a big adventure. Will they also get into big trouble?

Synopsis: The birth of Pip the penguin brings great joy to his parents. They warn their precious baby of the dangers that await a penguin in the wilds of the Antarctic. But Pip gets bored and wanders off, only to discover first-hand that "nest is best!"

Synopsis: An imp, a goblin, a scalawag, and a boy tell each other scary stories.

Synopsis: It was a day of rejoicing on the African plain. A throng of animals had gathered to witness a great event--the presentation of the first cub born to Mufasa, the Lion King, and his queen, Sarabi. An old and wise baboon named Rafiki led the ceremony. Rafiki, the mystic of the Pride Lands, stood on Pride Rock and held the cub high for all to see. The animals below were filled with joy. The little creature held so high was the Pride Land's future…

Synopsis: Picky eater Nicky declares that she would rather eat bees and parrots than peas and carrots until her inventive family devises a clever plan to overcome her finicky habits.

Synopsis: Four classic drawing books by Ed Emberley are redesigned with a new vertical trim size, but contain the same formulas to show young artists how to draw animals, faces, Halloween characters, and things in the world like airplanes, kangaroos, and a gondola. Full color.

Synopsis: Book by Cole, Joan Wade

Synopsis: Bernie has convinced Walter than a lion, a tiger, and an elephant are breaking the toys he leaves outside at night. When Bernie helps Walter set a trap to capture the culprits, the reader will get a surprise! IRA/CBC Children's Choice. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Abbie was afraid. She had never had to keep the lights burning by herself. But many lives depended on the lighthouse, and Papa was depending on Abbie. This is the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 single-handedly kept the lighthouse lamps lit during a tremendous storm off the coast of Maine. "The Roops have done an excellent job of putting a fascinating tale into simple language. . . . Hanson's lovely watercolors evoke the mood…

Synopsis: Readers are invited to help the Clue Club solve eight mini-mysteries that take everyone all over town, from the bowling alley to the classroom. Original.

Synopsis: 2005 Scott Foresman History-Social Science for California Grade 3 Social Studies -- Do I Really Need It? (P) by Maureen Blaney Flietner ***ISBN-13: 9780328175062 ***Pages: 16