Synopsis: Explains some basic techniques of Da Vinci by analyzing a few of his better known paintings.

Synopsis: A brief biography of Raphael accompanies color reproductions and critical interpretations of many of his works.

Synopsis: A brief biography of the artist accompanies color reproductions and analyses of fifteen of his works.

Synopsis: A brief biography of this nineteenth-century Dutch painter accompanies reproductions and analyses of several of his works.

Synopsis: Welcome, Agent 359. This file is full of top-secret information about stars. Learn about what they are made of, how they form, and different stars throughout history. Then, discover what we are learning about them now. What will you do with your new knowledge? Good luck and remember these are top secret space files!

Synopsis: "'Twas the night before Christmas...Clement C. Moore's beloved holiday rhyme comes to life in this beautifully illustrated edition for youngsters." --Page 4 of cover.

Synopsis: "This is the fifth book in a series of books about the adventures of young Charlie Pierce, one of South Florida's earliest pioneer settlers. The story follows teenage Charlie and his fearless little sister Lillie in the late 1880s, when South Florida was America's last frontier. Together with his Seminole friend, Tiger, Charlie experienced one of the most intriguing and exotic lives imaginable. His adventures as a young boy growing up in the…

Synopsis: Here are the original Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle as they first appeared in the famed British magazine The Strand. This periodical was the literary sensation of its time, especially with the publication of the novel The Hound of the Baskervilles (which appears in its entirety in this volume), when eager readers lined up outside the magazine's London offices, waiting for each installment as it came off press.This edition…

Synopsis: More than 350,000 soldFrom bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Damon West comes The Coffee Bean: an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change. Life is often difficult. It can be harsh, stressful, and feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the…

Synopsis: America's second black astronaut, born in South Carolina, Ronald McNair once told students, "You're eagles. Stretch your wings and fly to the sky."

Synopsis: Follow the humorous mishaps of a second grader who is learning to read. Nothing's going right for Ronald--he drops his pencils, inadvertently squirts water on Joy's dress, mistakenly eats Jimmy's sandwich, misses the ball during recess, loses his ice cream money, and drops Miss Tyler's plant. But his teacher helps him get over his bad day with a confidence boosting note. "Giff cleverly circumvents what could be a humdrum conclusion in a witty…

Synopsis: Heidi wishes her perfect day would never end in the twenty-first Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!When Heidi wakes up to a bird singing at her window, she has a feeling that this Saturday might be the best day ever. Then, after her favorite breakfast, a shopping trip with friends, and an incredible movie night sleepover, Heidi knows it’s better than the best day. It’s the perfect day! In fact, it’s so good that Heidi sneaks in a little magic to make…

Synopsis: Students come to the aid of their bird-loving teacher.

Synopsis: Explains the virtue of self-discipline, or controlling your actions, and describes ways to show your self-discipline at home, at school, and in the community.

Synopsis: Kids will get giggly and goofy at these wild and crazy jokes. What kind of dogs play in a band? Rocker spaniels. What do farmers use to light their fields at night? A flarecrow. There are animal antics, food for thought (What did the mama lima bean say to the baby lima bean? "Have you bean good?"), school-time snickers, hilarious hobbies, and grab-bag gags, plus daffy definitions and kooky book titles to tickle the funny bone. Or pick a favorite…

Synopsis: This isn't your average sleepover party! The ground is very hard in Nick Tuffle's backyard, and Marvin can't sleep. He's eaten too much cake and drunk too much punch. Suddenly the earth starts to shake. He hears a humming noise, and something zooms across the sky in a bright flash. It's green, like the frosting on Nick's birthday cake. Are candles making it glow? Is it really a flying birthday cake -- or something else? And what gives with the…

Synopsis: Five very short stories told in a direct and ingenuous style, appealing because of their ease and the familiarity of the situations.

Synopsis: Harry plots revenge against Sidney, the class tattletale, when Miss Mackle's second graders go on a field trip to the pond

Synopsis: King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a viselike grip, Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom. Winner, 1959 Caldecott MedalNotable Children's Books of 1940-1970 (ALA)Winner, 1992 Kerlan Award

Synopsis: A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon!Splursh! Ka-thoom! Eric, Julie, and Neal are sailing with Princess Keeah. Suddenly, they are caught in the middle of a magical ocean storm. They are shipwrecked on an island that belongs to one of Lord Sparr's witches. Now Eric, Julie, Neal, and Princess Keeah have to get off the island before Lord Sparr gets them!