Synopsis: Are you swift like a cheetah, sociable like a penguin, graceful as a dancing crane, or brave as a willy wagtail bird? If you are, you'll find many more within these bright, colorful pages who share these and other kinds of behavior. Here is an exuberant, original exploration of the ties between humans, animals, and their intriguingly similar worlds.David Miller made his debut with the popular Boo to a Goose by Mem Fox. Publishers Weekly praised…

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: This deluxe storybook features two Little Critter stories from Mercer Mayer in one book all about the special time we spend with mom and dad--the perfect gift for a sweet story time any time of year! Family time is fun time in this heartwarming collection of two classic Little Critter stories for readers ages 3 to 7. In the first story, Little Critter enjoys a day in the city with his mom. Then, flip the book over to read about Little Critter's…

Synopsis: All the autumn leaves want to be on top of the biggest leaf pile, but when a big bear jumps on the pile, the leaves learn an important lesson about friendship.

Synopsis: Five little bats flying in the night. One flew away - oh, no! Now there are only four bats left! What will Mother do?

Synopsis: This adventure story, set in the world of testing virtual reality games, involves three children in a frightening experiment about the very nature of fear.

Synopsis: The award-winning #1 international bestseller that's perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Luke Parker was just your average comic book fan until his boring, teacher’s pet, helps-old-ladies-across-the-street brother Zack got turned into a superhero. Luke can’t believe the unfairness of it all—he’s the one with the encyclopedic knowledge of everything from Ant-Man to Wolverine! At least he can help Zack—aka Star Guy…

Synopsis: Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world? In this Level 3 book, kids will be fascinated by 12 species that you hope you'll never come across! Sharks, snakes, jellyfish and more—these creatures are among the most threatening—and interesting—in the world!National Geographic…

Synopsis: Woof! Woof! Woof! Marley barks all day long, so will his family still pay attention when something important happens? Join Marley in this easy-to-follow beginning reader.

Synopsis: A countdown from twelve to one as a space shuttle awaits liftoff. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Synopsis: From his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his tragic death at age 95 in 2013, Nelson Mandela's life is a tale of inspiration and courage. The most up-to-date biography of Nelson Mandela.This powerful biography provides an in-depth look at Nelson Mandela who grew up in a rural village in South Africa under racist apartheid rule--a regime he ultimately helped overthrow. Denenberg explores the history of South Africa and its often violent…

Synopsis: Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen-all of them-and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood-the blood of Olympus-in order to wake. The demigods are having more frequent visions of a…

Synopsis: In this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the bond of siblings and the love we'll always carry with us.Bex and Davey's summer in the saltmarsh is different this year, thanks to the record-breaking drought. Even the fish seem listless--and each day the water level lowers farther. When they discover a mysterious underwater statue, they're thrilled at the chance to solve the puzzle of its origin.…

Synopsis: Helpful humans rescue two young dolphins and take them to a science center for rehabilitation before releasing them back into the ocean.

Synopsis: Interesting family behavior of the American alligator. Winner of a Children's Choice Award. Illustrated by James Melvin.

Synopsis: A biography of the African American woman and civil rights worker whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus led to a boycott which lasted more than a year in Montgomery, Alabama.

Synopsis: Discusses the presidential election process seen through the eyes of a child.

Synopsis: George is going to a pizza party! George promises to be on his best monkey behavior, but when he gets to the party and sees all of that pizza dough, George has a big idea... With rolling pin in hand, George rolls and rolls and rolls until his big idea lands him in big trouble. But George's shaped pizzas turn out to be one of his biggest hits! This edition features a tasty veggie pizza recipe, put-the-steps-in-order activity, and downloadable…

Synopsis: Forest firefighters have many important jobs to do! Not only do they teach visitors about fire safety and prevention, they stand ready to put out a wildfire at any time! With helicopters, hoses, and all the tools of the trade, LEGO City Forest Firefigters keep the city safe.