Synopsis: There are about 3,000 kinds of snakes. Here is information about the different functions of these cold-blooded animals' physical characteristics. One also learns how they live, how they give birth (most lay eggs, some give birth to live babies), and how they eat (they swallow their prey whole, sometimes while it is still alive). Knowing about snakes, from the most ordinary garden variety to the most exotic constrictors and poisonous snakes, is…

Synopsis: What happens when Sam, Meg, and Jo all have things they don't want to eat? They trade pickles, bananas, peanut butter, and grapes until each one feels he has something yummy.

Synopsis: A spunky new series for any girl who dreams of being a princess. The book even looks magical --- it's printed on purple pages! Printed on PURPLE pages! Isabel Dawson has two annoying big brothers, thinks purple is the best color in the whole world, and loves princess stories. When she reads about a princess on a royal quest, Isabel decides to go on a quest, too. She'll show her brothers that she's just as good as they are! Isabel's quest is to…

Synopsis: Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade, but he does love to cook. When the famous Chef Antonia comes to visit, he can't wait! Will he finally be the best in the class?

Synopsis: Ollie loves to cook. When he learns that the famous Chef Antonia will visit his second-grade classroom, he can't wait. However, everyone must bring in their family's favorite dish, but Ollie's family doesn't have a favorite. What to do? Full color.

Synopsis: Little Monster describes his day in school.

Synopsis: Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world. The Way I Feel uses strong, colorful, and expressive images which go along with simple verses to help children connect the word and the emotion. Your child will learn useful words, and you will have many chances to open conversations about what’s going on in her/his life. Recommended by parents,…

Synopsis: Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride.

Synopsis: The beloved story of the apple man!This beautifully illustrated retelling shows how Johnny Appleseed bloomed from a young boy who loved the outdoors into the legendary man who spread apple trees all across the United States. Showing small acts of generosity and the love of nature can make a big difference, this book is sure to inspire the budding little Johnny Appleseed in every reader.

Synopsis: Gail Gibbons, creator of beloved STEM picture books, presents an apple tree's changes through all four seasons, as witnessed by the child who loves it. In bright illustrations and simple text, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a treehouse in summer, makes apple pie and cider in the fall, and hangs strings of popcorn and berries for the birds in winter, among other seasonal activities. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a…

Synopsis: Thanksgiving is turkey day--but not at Bugtown School. Miss Quito has forgotten to cast the turkey in her class's Thanksgiving Day play. Then Spider comes to the rescue with a brilliant idea!

Synopsis: A counting book presenting children engaged in various sports, including swimming, football, and rollerblading.

Synopsis: Scatterbrained Buddy takes a wrong turn and ends up face to face with a Scruffy Varmint who sets him to work making soup. But Buddy isn't very good at following directions. Will he learn to listen before it's too late? Full color.

Synopsis: Designed to satisfy a child's natural curiosity, this series gives a fascinating look at objects from the inside out. Simple text and annotations explain how all the pieces fit together to make a functioning whole.

Synopsis: A five-year-old boy thinks his body is falling apart untill he learns new teeth grow and hair and skin replace themselves.