Synopsis: "Six kids, Nick, J.J., Will, Lyssa, Charla, and Ian, are thrown together against their will on a small boat that will make a one-month journey on the Pacific Ocean. They have all been sent for different reasons. Luke is taking his only choice besides being sent to a juvenile detention facility for a crime he didn't commit. Will and Lyssa are quarreling siblings sent by their parents, who hope the trip will teach them to get along better. J.J.…

Synopsis: Holy guacamole! Skippyjon Jones is 10 years old! He's fearless, he's fun, he's a hero to all! Enjoy a special edition of the book that launched a thousand Chimichangoes with a note from author Judy Schachner about how the character came into being. There's a photo of the real Skippyjon Jones, and even a reversible jacket with El Skippito in his mask-ito on the other side. So hold on to your mice and beans – this book is the fiesta you’ve been…

Synopsis: Key Features Description Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no. He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-bee to save the day. And along the way, he'll be sure to steal young reader's hearts, yes indeed-o!My name is Skippito Friskito.I fear not a single bandito.My manners are…

Synopsis: From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again…

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs present wheels in motion, steering, turning, digging, and rolling.

Synopsis: Raffi's delightful rendition of the classic song about the bus that goes "all around town!"Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Wheels on the Bus perfect for early learning. With its charming illustrations, this is the ideal sing-aloud for a whole new generation of readers.This paperback edition includes sheet music for singing and playing along!

Synopsis: Grab your goggles and join the Science Girls! We’re science girls! We love to learn.We gather, test, assess, discern!From the lab to the meadow to the greenhouse—the science girls have lots to see, lots to do, and lots to explore. Follow this troupe of busy girls as they have fun hypothesizing and analyzing in a day full of curiosity and excitement.

Synopsis: Beth finds an injured red-tailed hawk and nurtures it back to help with the help of a veterinarian.

Synopsis: Meet A Boy With A Heart So Big, His Feelings Glow From His Cheeks, Spill Out Of His Eyes, And Jump Up And Down On His Chest. What Good Is This Giant Heart?--

Synopsis: This back-to-school favorite is the perfect book for welcoming someone new--or for laughing yourself silly! Hooray! You're finally here! But where were you? A bunny bounces through a range of emotions in this hilarious picture book about how difficult it is to wait. At first it's ecstatic that you, the reader, have arrived. But then it lets you know that waiting for you took too long, was way too boring, and even became insulting. The bunny…

Synopsis: The book shows children to follow directions which will lead to greater success.

Synopsis: There are lots of things that regular people can do, but teachers can't. Teachers can't ride a bike or scooter to school. And they can never be tardy. Teachers can't buy their own apples. And they can't teach their best without flowers on their desk. But first they really need some help cleaning the blackboard. And the erasers!It's a wonder they come back to school at all!

Synopsis: Key Features Description The star of the bestselling No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under…

Synopsis: Human beings have inhabited the banks of the Amazon River since 13,000 BC and yet they make up just a small percentage of the "population" of this geographic wonderland. The Amazon River basin teems with life--animal and plant alike. It's a rainforest that is home to an estimated 390 billion individual trees, 2.5 million species of insects, and hundreds of amazing creatures and plants that can either cure diseases, or, like the poison dart frog…

Synopsis: The bad seed changes his mind about being bad and decides that he wants to be happy.