Synopsis: An imaginative story of amazing food weather that inspired the hit movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a favorite of grown-ups and children everywhere.The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town—except for its weather which came three times a day, at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.But it never rained rain and it never snowed snow and it never blew just wind. It rained things like soup and juice. It snowed things…

Synopsis: Discusses water, wind, ice, and soil erosion.

Synopsis: Amelia Earhart (famous woman pilot) is about to set off on the most dangerous flight ever attempted. Find out what happens in Flying Ace: The Story of Amelia Earhart.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read…

Synopsis: Text and pictures try to make possible the conceptualization of a million, a billion, and a trillion.

Synopsis: While searching for someone to play with, Lars is caught in a trap and finds himself in a cargo plane destined for a zoo.

Synopsis: Describes how the poison dart frogs ooze poison from their skin to make their enemies sick or kill them.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to Ellis Island, including its history as the first federal immigration station, as part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, as a museum, and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

Synopsis: Introduces common animals in everyday surroundings, their life cycles, and body parts.

Synopsis: Frankie and his eight brothers and sisters learn lessons about giving, family, and tradition during a snowy Michigan Christmas long ago.

Synopsis: Describes different types of butterflies and their physical characteristics, and details their life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly.

Synopsis: Simple answers to children's questions about comets and meteors. What are they? Where do they come from? Where do they go? Why do they glow?

Synopsis: A child imagines what it would be like if a snowman, made of magical snow, could be a companion throughout the year.

Synopsis: A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails.

Synopsis: Takes children deep into the magical, secret and breathtaking world of the forest. Watch as they discover a myriad of life forms - from bats and bears to the weird and wonderful plants - that make the forest home throughout the seasons. More importantly, children will learn how they can help ensure the survival of the forest for generations to come. A great mix of facts, photography and fun.

Synopsis: Dare to read the extreme! --The Space Mysteries Extreme Reader introduces some of the most fascinating facts about outer space and the universe including, the sun, moon, eclipses, constellations, comets, asteroids, meteoroids, milky way, black holes, mars, Saturn, dwarf and giant stars, northern lights, and stargazing. This unique level 3 nonfiction reader for grades 1 to 2 learners will help them explore reading on their own. Dramatic…

Synopsis: Examines the history and construction of the monument built to honor George Washington, and discusses the importance of this symbol in American culture.

Synopsis: While visiting her grandparents, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia finally learns, despite some mishaps, how to bake an apple pie.

Synopsis: Although Ray has lived next door to Dr. Plexippus all his life, he doesn't really know him. One day, Ray finds the doctor busy in his garden. When he takes the opportunity to find out what the doctor is up to, he ends up with more questions than answers. The doctor is preparing for a visit from some mysterious travelers, and Ray decides to help the doctor so he can learn more about them. Natalie Gagnon, M.Ed., is an educator/naturalist based in…

Synopsis: Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the dinosaur known as Deinonychus

Synopsis: Explore the solar system, study astronomy, and discover fun facts about space shuttles with Eye Wonder: Space. From the huge volcanoes of Venus to the massive storms on Jupiter, Pluto, and the comets, plus how astronauts sleep in space, the secrets of the stars, and our future in space, every page lets the reader discover new and fascinating facts about our universe.A precursor to DK's award-winning Eyewitness series, Eye Wonder was specially…