Synopsis: Provides an introduction to dolphins, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and other facts.

Synopsis: The "New True Books" have been produced to fill a very important need. Children are by nature inquisitive and these fact-filled books provide answers to many basic questions.Students use the New True Books for supplementary work in their classes. They use them to find out about special things that interest them. They read them to learn on their own. Packed with information, each fascinating book encourages children to study independently.The "…

Synopsis: An incident on Groundhog Day reveals the true relationship between Phil the groundhog and his shadow.

Synopsis: Children will delight in the antics of ten marvelous little piggies who romp from fingers to toes in this original bedtime fantasy. Don Wood's oil paintings explode with mirth and magic and will engage all young readers."Trying to describe these luxuriant, witty pictures doesn't really work, however; seeing is believing, and what luck for us there's so much to see."--Booklist

Synopsis: Bats are living at Tim's house ... but where did they come from? Ms. Frizzle and her class are on the case.

Synopsis: Desmond and Clayton must work together to win the Biggest Pumpkin competition, in this popular bestselling picture book.Once there were two mice who fell in love with the same pumpkin....Desmond the field mouse wants to carve the biggest jack-o'-lantern in the neighborhood with his pumpkin. Clayton the house mouse wants to win the Biggest Pumpkin contest with his. But when they discover that their choice pumpkins are actually the same one,…

Synopsis: Frances and Thelma are friends -- most of the time Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw. Can Frances show her that it's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend?

Synopsis: Glashka can understand whale song--but with that mysterious power comes great responsibility. When she discovers thousands of whales trapped in a rapidly freezing inlet, she knows it is up to her to gather the people of her town to help them. Based on an actual event, this inspiring story follows Glashka and her people as they come to understand the importance of all life. Full-color illustrations.