Synopsis: Downhill BMX racers need strong, sturdy bikes to handle jumps, curves, hills, and crashes. Learn how each 40-second race starts and the challenges riders face as they compete in this exciting sport.

Synopsis: Discusses shifter karts, their main features, and how they are raced.

Synopsis: "The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. The Joplin Tornado of 2011 was a mile-wide monster that destroyed heart of a vibrant city. The true stories of these two events plus ... profiles of tornado scientists and storm chasers [introduce the characteristics and effects of tornadoes]"--Amazon.com.

Synopsis: Eddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when he s batting and in the spotlight, he s a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought he d be done with baseball for good. Now he s back in the game as a backup catcher. When an injury forces him to step up to the plate, will Eddie be able to overcome his nerves, or is it going to be another swing and a miss? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic…

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to plants, animals, and other things found in a rain forest by using each letter of the alphabet.

Synopsis: Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the American hero Johnny Appleseed! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! In this simple yet lively book, preschoolers will be introduced to John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Lyrical text and bright, appealing artwork capture the essence of this important American and early conservationist who traveled the country planting apple trees.…

Synopsis: Search-and-find riddles paired with amazing photographs will captivate kids of all ages in the bestselling I Spy series. Filled with fun photos from the original I Spy series, the I Spy little board books build reading and recognition skills. Preschoolers can search for toys, trinkets, and other objects galore! Picture clues and rhyming riddles guide the youngest readers through the delightful puzzles.

Synopsis: The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their third original dinosaur board book, a fun read-aloud that teaches children all the colors of the rainbow.Dinosaur colors start with red:A red fire truck stuck under the bed,A purple towel left on the floor,A green sign taped to the closet door,The third board book by the bestselling, award-winning duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague focuses on one of the most fun concepts learned…

Synopsis: Mr. Magoriums Wonder Emporium is the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. In fact, its a magic toy store and everything in it comes to life--including the store itself. Starring Natalie Portman and Dustin Hoffman, this sweet and uplifting family film is set for release on November 16 by Fox-Walden. Full color.

Synopsis: What's the opposite of ordinary? Eric Carle's Opposites! Unfold the full-page flaps to explore opposites with the art of Eric Carle. Short and tall, big and little, over and under!

Synopsis: It's Father's Day! Celebrate dads everywhere with bike rides, car washes, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series.It's the night before Father's Day, and Mom and the kids have a plan to surprise Dad with a special gift. When Dad goes for a bike ride, everyone gets to work. Dad wakes up the next day to find his garage newly organized and his car sparkly clean. So, of course, he celebrates by taking everyone for a spin!