Synopsis: Shel Silverstein, the New York Times bestselling author of The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It, has created a poetry collection that is outrageously funny and deeply profound. Come in...for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins.You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not…

Synopsis: A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's bee hives are stolen. A light-hearted and funny middle-grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Eleven-year-old Leo is an "armchair adventurer." This, according to Dad, means he'd choose adventures in books or video games over real-life experiences. And while Leo hates the label, he can’t argue with it. Unlike his little sister Lizzie, Leo is not a…

Synopsis: Trixie can't wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny to school and show him off to everyone. But when she gets there, she sees something awful: Sonja has the same bunny. Suddenly, Knuffle Bunny doesn't seem so one-of-a-kind anymore. Chaos ensues until the bunnies are taken away by Ms. Greengrove. After school, Trixie finally gets her beloved bunny back. But in the middle of the night, Trixie realizes something. She has the wrong bunny!…

Synopsis: Carolrhoda's acclaimed Nature Watch series explores the life cycle of animals and plants through splendid full-color photographs and clear text. Includes glossary, index, and diagrams. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems, Order, and Organization; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Form and Function; Life Science; and Science in Personal and Social Perspectives as outlined by the National…

Synopsis: The Marvel Heroes of Reading line of early readers is designed to offer reluctant readers, specifically boys, books that they will want to read by featuring characters they love. The series is broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes must engage in to perfect their super powers. This great box comes with 6 Level 1 readers. Plus, redeem a 7th reader as an eBook!

Synopsis: After young Jonah Sims buys three nutmegs for his mother at the Prentis Store, he barely escapes being trampled by a runaway horse. Jonah discovers that one of the nutmegs has fallen through a hole in his pocket. Just when he spies it beside a tree, a greedy goose snatches the nutmeg and dashes off with Jonah in pursuit.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Third-grader Jake really wants to win his school's first science fair and beat the know-it-alls, Marsha and Kevin. The problem is, to beat the know-it-alls, Jake starts becoming a know-it-all too. He soon learns that friendship is more important than winning. Third-grader Jake really wants to win his school's first science fair and beat the know-it-alls, Marsha and Kevin. The problem is, to beat the know-it-alls, Jake…

Synopsis: Sister Bear and her new friend, Miranda, make a lot of bad decisions—riding down Dead Bear's Hill, eating Ben's apples, running through Mizz McGrizz's tulips. When Mama Bear finds out about these things, she wants Sister to stop playing with their new neighbor. But is it really all Miranda's fault?

Synopsis: Celebrate Christmas with this Little Golden Book retelling of the classic 1964 holiday TV special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A perfect gift for children of all ages! All of the other reindeer make fun of Rudolph and won't let him play in their reindeer games because he's different. But when Christmas is almost cancelled because of a huge snowstorm, Rudolph comes to the rescue with his wonderful shiny red nose.

Synopsis: Things start out fine when Rainbow Fish and his friends organize an impromptu sports day, but Spike is a sore loser, Puffer is a poor winner, and no one has any fun until Dyna finds a solution.

Synopsis: Differentiate text for: Approaching-one grade below, On-Level-at grade level Beyond- one grade above, ELL-English Language Learners. Each reader features a main selection accompanied by a paired piece with the same theme. Nonfiction titles are differentiated in readability but identical in design. Excite students with myths, legends, folktales, informational texts, and many more genres.

Synopsis: A reissue of a humorous board book for the very young by the creator of The Rainbow Fish. A cute little hedgehog finds and rejects a series of funny objects until he finally finds another little hedgehog to be his friend. The New York Times praised the original edition, published in 1986, calling it ""an unusually appealing board book."" And The Horn Book called it ""refreshing, because it delves to the realm of emotion for the very young…

Synopsis: There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow.I don't know why she swallowed some snow.Perhaps you know.This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time, there's a surprise at the end no reader will be able to guess!

Synopsis: another great stories in these series, great for unit on winter

Synopsis: Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow. I don't know why she swallowed some snow. Perhaps you know. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time,…

Synopsis: The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In book 1, ten-year-old George is trapped on the Titanic -- how will he survive? Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a…

Synopsis: Ladybug plans a party with only two friends in her small house, but as more and more insects show up, she is sure her birthday is ruined.