Synopsis: Many have tried to master the slippery slopes of Suicide Hill on their bikes. Marvin's older brother has conquered the hill, but Marvin has steered clear. Until now. The word at school is that Marvin will be taking on the hill with his new mountain bike. But the truth is, he can barely climb on the seat! And the gears--forget about it. How did he suddenly become a daredevil? Does he have to go through with it to prove himself? If Marvin makes it…

Synopsis: For use in schools and libraries only. Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.

Synopsis: When he gets too old to climb up the ladder, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby figure out an ingenious way to pick pears for pear jelly.

Synopsis: Little Betsy will learn that happiness is made up of simple things in life, both small and big. With the help of the magic stone, she will begin to feel gratitude for her parents, friends, and toys. But what happens when little Betsy forgets to use the magic of her stone? She will realize that the power of gratitude is hidden in her heart.

Synopsis: When Grandfather has a stroke, little Bobby helps him to relearn many of the things that he taught Bobby as a toddler. "Conveys some of the same touching images and genuine fondness as dePaola's companion book, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs".--Kirkus Reviews. Full color.

Synopsis: Brief text and pictures portray the characteristics and habits of raccoons.

Synopsis: Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of penguins and elephants.

Synopsis: From the venomous box jellyfish to the vicious piranha, deadly black mamba to the great white shark, Predators is packed with astonishing photographs and information about some of the world's most efficient hunters. There are essential facts to absorb about each one, such as their habitat and preferred prey, plus a Killer Fact about each one, too – did you know that tigers have been blamed for over 16,000 human deaths in India? An inspirational…

Synopsis: Contains two works that present information about the lives and habitats of squirrels and frogs.

Synopsis: Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.

Synopsis: One is fun, but it is true, that many games are best with two.

Synopsis: The three classic Miss Nelson school stories. Accept no substitute! For the first time ever, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, Miss Nelson Is Back, and Miss Nelson Has a Field Day are available in one volume. This comical, collectable treasury of stories is a must-have for teachers and their mischievous students everywhere. More than forty years ago Viola Swamp slinked into Room 207 at Horace B. Smedley School and whipped Miss Nelson's terrible, rude,…

Synopsis: road to the city of Emerald is paved with yellow brick, so you cannot miss it. When you get to Oz do not be afraid of the Wizard, but tell him your story and ask him to help you.′ When Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are swept away from Kansas in a wild cyclone, they find themselves in the strange and magical land of Oz. On a quest to find her way back home, Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion journey to the…

Synopsis: Young Orville and Wilbur Wright loved building things. From the fastest sled in town to the highest-flying kite, the Wright brothers’ creations were always a step ahead of everyone else’s. They grew up learning all about mechanics from fixing bicycles and studied math and physics. On December 17, 1903, Orville took off in the world’s first flying machine! The Wright airplane is one of the most amazing–and life-changing–

Synopsis: Learn about the life of Thomas Edison in this early reader biography. Most people today know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb--except, he isn't! In Edison's time, other inventors were working on the light bulb, but no one could figure out how to keep the light bulb lit. This is where Edison came in. Read and find out all about the real story of Thomas Edison's life and his many amazing inventions, like the movie camera and the…