Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce a visit to the zoo that describes some of the responsibilities of zoo keepers, and highlights some of the animals who live in a zoo including lions, parrots, and sea lions.

Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce a visit to the doctor's office which describes what a typical doctor's office looks like, and explains what a nurse and doctor do when a patient visits the office for an appointment.

Synopsis: The Alden children hunt for their late grandmother's necklace that has been missing for years.

Synopsis: This reassuring, easy-to-read bedtime story for toddlers sweetly introduces the eight species of bears around the world as a mother bear soothes her cub to sleep.Richly textured and realistic illustrations wrap readers in the warmth of this loving story. Additional facts at the end of the book for young naturalists to grow with make this the perfect book for parents and little cubs to share.

Synopsis: Everyday Science explores the wonders of science in the everyday world. This easy-to-read series introduces basic scientific concepts. Experimenting with materials and objects easily found in the environment or around the house, children can develop important scientific skills such as predicting, measuring, describing, and classifying. Each colorful volume presents challenging questions for young scientists to answer, as well as a sample chart…

Synopsis: The funny follow-up to Kindergarten, Here I Come! First grade--it's the big time! After all, it's a real honest to goodness grade. In verses that are both funny and full of heart, D.J. Steinberg celebrates big and small moments, ones that all young "scholars" will relate to--baby teeth that won't fall out, choosing the perfect library book, celebrating Pajama Day, and wrangling with the mysteries of spelling. From the first day of school to the…

Synopsis: "This series was developed to help children understand skills that are needed in everyday life. In this series, children are introduced to eight common actions: Respectful, Responsibility, Kindness, Patience, Diversity, Organization, Honesty, and Safety. Each action is highlighted in its own books, which provides little readers with easy explanations and vivid examples."--Slipcase.

Synopsis: A little bird is sad because he can't find his mother until he receives a surprising offer.

Synopsis: The Mudshark Detective Agency is on the case in a winning tale from Gary Paulsen, about whom Booklist writes in a starred review, "When it comes to telling funny stories about boys, no one surpasses Paulsen." Mudshark is cool. He's fast-thinking and fast-moving, and with his photographic memory, he's the go-to guy with the answers. Lost your shoe? Your dad's car? Can't find your homework? Ask Mudshark. At least, until the Psychic Parrot takes…

Synopsis: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! celebrates all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond! “[A] book that has proved to be popular for graduates of all ages since it was first published.”—The New York Times From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark…

Synopsis: A simple biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Synopsis: Five little penguins slipping on the ice.One fell down. "Ouch! That's not nice."The mother called the doctor, and the doctor said,"No more penguins slipping on the ice!"Five playful penguins cannot wait to slip, slide, and skate through the snowy outdoors. But one by onethey fall down--oh no! What will Mother Penguin do?This wintry take on the popular "Five Little Monkeys" song will have every child singing along!

Synopsis: Every boy and girl needs a strong background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Here is a full color activity book that teaches youngsters the science of Meteorology.Meteorology is the science of the weather. Now children can discover more at home by reading the simple explanations and doing the beautifully illustrated activities on each page of this colorful, fun activity book.Let your children experience the wonderment of weather…

Synopsis: This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read. Which animal enjoys breakfast in bed? Which ones eat all the time? Discover how African animals find their food. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show"…

Synopsis: "When Santa's sleigh at the North Pole won't bly, Santa enlists the help of 'The Elf on the Shelf' scout elves and their Elf Pets -- reindeer who carry a heart charm filled with Christmas magic activated by the hope of children who truly believe."--Publisher.

Synopsis: 1 volume (unpaged) : 26 cm

Synopsis: Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings.

Synopsis: VERONICA SPARKS IS hitting the road and she is going to shake the dust of her little town off her shoes and see the world!Well, someday. For now, she’s hitting the road in an RV with her cantankerous grandfather and her hyperactive little brother. Ronnie’s grandfather is a wind prospector, and they are heading across Kansas in search of a good stiff breeze. Okay, so it’s not the trip of her dreams. But with her newly affirmatized attitude,…