Synopsis: A child relates the things he likes best about his father--and the best thing of all? It's that "my dad is extra special, just because he's mine!" A perfect book for Father's Day!There are lots of wonderful things about Dad, as told by a young narrator in this rhyming 8 x 8 paperback. The father plays games, gives hugs, teaches right from wrong, cheers on his child, goes for rides in the car, reads bedtime stories over and over, scares monsters…

Synopsis: In his first starring role in more than a decade, Mickey Mouse leads a cast that includes Pluto, Goofy, Donald, and Pete in this spirited retelling of Mark Twain's classic tale. Based on the 1990 Disney animated short, this vibrantly illustrated picture book will delight young readers. Full color.

Synopsis: a young inventor

Synopsis: Tomorrow the Kinderkittens' class will have Show-and-Tell. Sophie wants to bring something very special. But she doesn't know if she can get it to school!

Synopsis: Mickey and his friends build a tree house for his nephews, including a special surprise for Pluto.

Synopsis: Briefly describes the four different kinds of apes and a few of the over two hundred species of monkeys found around the world.

Synopsis: Winner of the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator Award From the time Chin Chiang stood only as high as his grandfather's knees, he dreamed of dancing the dragon's dance. Now the first day of the Year of the Dragon has arrived, and Chin Chiang is so scared that he wants to melt into his shoes. Chin Chiang is a most appealing small boy, whose plight will touch readers young and old.

Synopsis: Students tackle real-life math skills by following their favorite football teams and solving problems based on football statistics, stories, historic games, or situations currently in the news. Sports-loving students analyzing home-field advantage, computing salary averages, and comparing quarterback stats or coaches' records are motivated to practice the computation of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents. Most statistics are…

Synopsis: Storms are a fascinating topic and a great way to get young readers interested in science. This series uses simple text and dramatic, full-color photos to take students inside nature's powerful and deadly storms. Each book explains one kind of storm- what it looks like, how it forms, the damage it can do, and how people can protect themselves from danger.

Synopsis: This easy-to-read story about acceptance by comedian and storyteller Bill Cosby is now a Scholastic Reader! Little Bill has worked very hard on his sailboat, but the older boys make fun of it. When it breaks, he is afraid that everyone will laugh at him. How will he be able to face his friends?

Synopsis: A huge cardboard box becomes a castle, a clubhouse, a racing car and more for Christina and her friend Fats. In it they swear undying friendship, wage furious battles--and drive Christina's mother crazy. You won't believe how much fun a cardboard box can be! A gleeful little story of imaginative playenlivened by the delightful illustrations. -- School Library Journal The idea of imaginative play is convincingly and elaborately pursued.The…

Synopsis: What do you do when you see a bug? Do you stomp on it or study it?

Synopsis: What are fog and mist made of? How do fog and mist form? How do animals use fog and mist? Read this book to find out all about fog and mist. Each book in the Watching the Weather series looks at a different kind of weather. Discover what creates each kind of weather. Find out how the weather can affect you life. Do a fun step-by-step weather project.

Synopsis: Two large format, fully illustrated volumes offer young readers a unique glimpse of the Ages of Dinosaurs. Each hardcover book features stories of 10 well-known prehistoric creatures, facts about dinosaurs and a glossary of names with a pronunciation guide.

Synopsis: Where does rain come from? What is a drought? How do animals and plants use the rain? Read this book to find out all about rain. Each book in the 'Watching the Weather' series looks at a different kind of weather. Discover what creates each kind of weather. Find out about how the weather can affect your life. Do a fun step-by-step weather project.

Synopsis: Teddy comes up with solutions to various classroom problems.

Synopsis: Tom and Lucy Little are wishing that this year their family will have a perfect Christmas. But what they discover in the Biggs' basement is even better than anything they could have wished for!

Synopsis: The tenth book from this classic series is ready to grab the attention of a new generation! Fresh cover art brings an updated look to this timeless favorite. Years ago, Grandpa Little set off to explore and was never seen again and the mystery of his disappearance was never solved. But now, Lucy and Tom have stumbled across a secret room where Grandpa kept many papers and maps. And they think they can figure out the path he took into the…