Synopsis: Examines different kinds of mountains, their wildlife, and their inhabitants and stresses the need for conservation of mountain resources.

Synopsis: A little girl builds a "truly great thing" out of junk. Her friend Stanley is nowhere to be found. But who is Stanley anyway? What a mystery! Until the great thing is almost complete, that is. Then, it's playtime, and there's just no stopping Stanley.

Synopsis: Little Bear meets Emily, a human girl, and her doll. 'Once again Little Bear proves himself to be as wistful and tender a little creature as exists in the child's library.' -- K.

Synopsis: Ariel would love to be in the basket of" Lucky Star" on the day of the big balloon race against Bernard the Brave. Her mother, Carlotta the Great, is the best lady balloonist in America. But Ariel's parents think she is too young. Little do they know she is asleep in the Odds and Ends box when Carlotta the Great orders "Hands off!" and the balloon race begins. The thrills of Ariel's first ride in a hydrogen balloon come to life in this story…

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. A sympathetic story about Sister Bear, who conquersher fear of starting kindergarten. "May help ease those 'first day'fears."-- "School Library Journal."

Synopsis: Brother and Sister worry about spending a week at Gran and Gramp's house. By the end of the visit they've learned a lot from their lively grandparents--and the older bears have discovered how wonderful it is to "be" grandparents.

Synopsis: Westward ho! The Golly Sisters are heading west. They've got new dresses and the best show on either side of the Mississippi. But can they keep their act together long enough to get this show on the road?

Synopsis: 1995 Open Court Collections for Young Scholars Grade 1 Book 1 (Hardcover)(12.2"x9"x0.5") by Marilyn Jager Adams, Carl Bereiter, Jan Hirshberg, Valerie Anderson, & S.A. Bernier ***ISBN-13: 9780812611489 ***Pages: 110

Synopsis: A simple biography of the Black woman who helped over 300 slaves escape through the Underground Railroad and was never caught herself

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. "A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication toacquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's motherdecides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the servicesof a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job ofevoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children considerhow precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil."--…

Synopsis: Samantha Parkington is a bright Victorian beauty being raised by her wealthy grandmother in 1904. Samantha's stories describe her life during this important period of change. Her own world is filled with frills and finery, parties and play. But Samantha sees that times are not good for everybody. That's why she tries to make a difference in the life of her friend Nellie, a servant girl whose world is nothing like Samantha's!Samantha and her…

Synopsis: When careless citizens pose a threat to Bear Country's environment, Brotherand Sister Bear form the Earthsavers Club. Their spirited ecological effortsdeliver a timely message about the urgent need to mend our polluting andwasteful ways.

Synopsis: Introduces the concept that all living things go through stages that together are known as a life cycle.

Synopsis: Dazzle was the most beautiful duckling. Everybody thought so including Dazzle himself! Dazzle went to a lot of trouble to keep himself clean and shiny, he didn't want to get his lovely feathers wet ... but how can a duck not get wet?

Synopsis: "Little Bear wants to stay up ALL night. So Little Bear and his mother go into the forest to see who else is awake. He meets an owl, a fox and makes lots of new friends, but staying up all night is not quite as much fun as he thought it would be..." (from back cover).

Synopsis: "Little Mouse is cold and hungry. The lights of the farmhouse tempt him toward food and warmth but to get inside he will have to be brave enough to pass the dog and the cat ..."--Back cover.

Synopsis: A castle with a secret passage! That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren't exactly welcome guests!

Synopsis: 'Where are the lions?'' Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa. Before he can find out, Annie starts to help hundreds of wildebeests cross a rushing river. Next they follow a honey of a bird and meet an awesome Masai warrior.

Synopsis: Wildfire! That's what Jack and Annie are up against when they are whisked away to the land of Australia. And they're not alone! Jack and Annie must help a baby kangaroo and a koala escape from a fire-filled forest. Will they be able to rescue the animals in time?

Synopsis: It's time for a routine check-up with Dr. Gert Grizzly. Sister Bear is brave about her booster shot, and Brother Bear is fine, but--achoo!--is that Papa Bear sneezing? A light-hearted approach to the subject with straightforward information.--Appraisal. IRA Children's Choice.