Synopsis: In this Step 1 Step into Reading Science Reader, polar bear babies learn the skills they will need to survive in the Arctic! Simple, repetitive text takes readers through a day with these little bears as they learn to fish, swim, and . . . run! Sweet, approachable art and a touch of excitement make this an ideal reader for curious little animal enthusiasts.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with…

Synopsis: A paperback picture book based on the true story of Wangari Maathai, an environmental and political activist in Kenya and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something--and starts by planting nine…

Synopsis: A collection of poems about frogs and dragonflies, wind and rain, a visit to the tree farm, the garden hose, and other familiar parts of indoor and outdoor life.

Synopsis: Cuddle up and share the wonder of the original Real Mother Goose nursery rhymes, delighting young children for over 100 years! For more than 100 years, The Real Mother Goose Treasury has been charming millions of children by introducing familiar tales such as Pat-a-Cake, Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, The House That Jack Built, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and more! Blanche Fisher Wright's lively, classic illustrations make this an enchanting…

Synopsis: 2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6) IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!" If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in…

Synopsis: Jack stacks up blocks high. Two make a robot, five make a boat, and fifteen make...whatever you can imagine! Math becomes child's play as young readers are introduced to the skill of counting on, a first step toward mastering addition.

Synopsis: John Chapman is one American folk hero who was a real person. He earned the nickname of Johnny Appleseed through his work planting apple orchards all over the country long ago.

Synopsis: Elephants, rabbits, and birds shop in this funny grocery store. Can you guess what the little rabbit wants more of? Munchy, crunchy carrots, of course! And fewer of? Squirmy worms and chewy peanuts. So why is his mother buying all those cans of worms? Full color.

Synopsis: With their sharp teeth, legendary speed, and menacing reputation, sharks are a perennial non-fiction favorite, and Kingfisher Readers L4: Sharks by Anita Ganeri delivers an amazing array of information and stunning photography on all aspects of shark biology. From their amazing adaptations to their hunting, breeding, and threats to their habitat and survival, shark lovers will find answers to all their key questions as they progress. The…

Synopsis: Monster Musical ChairsEvery time the music stops, one more monster is OUT! Kids won't be able to sit still for this musical introduction to subtraction at its simplest.

Synopsis: Young readers are introduced to the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Each spread in this fun book features one sense. Simple text and close-up photographs show children exploring their surroundings using that sense. An activity asks children to guess which foods on the page would taste sweet, sour, salty, or spicy. Teacher's guide available.

Synopsis: One䓷oThree䒡ssafras! (LEVEL 1: Number Order) It′s the Lumpkin family reunion, and Uncle Howie is ready with his camera. All the cousins have to line up by age for their picture. But just as they are ready to say, ⒡ssafras!⟳omething goes wrong every time! This picture-perfect tale of family fun illustrates the important math concept of number order. Ages 3+

Synopsis: Learn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls “a moving tribute to the power of books and words.”In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln. He loved…

Synopsis: In this inspiring picture book from New York Times-bestselling author Meena Harris, a young girl sees words like "too ambitious" and "too assertive" being yelled at a strong woman on TV and it sends her on a journey of discovery through past, present, and future about the limits put on women and girls and the ways in which they can resist, assist, coexist, and excel. As Ambitious Girl says: No "too that" or "too this" will stop what's inside…

Synopsis: Juice, jelly, cider, pie, or straight off the tree...apples are delicious!  Discover the well-loved tradition of growing and picking apples - a fruit that has been in existence for about two million years. Explore the history of the apple but also the way that families and farmers grow and care for apple trees today, from planting to selling, to turning them into delicious treats and using them for classic games like "bobbing for apples" on…

Synopsis: Through simple rhymes and delightfully colorful art, this book describes how seeds turn into sunflowers. Comes with game cards and skill-building activities.

Synopsis: Everyone knows that snow is fun for sledding and skiing. But what does snow do? For one thing, it actually helps keep plants and animals warm! Read and find out everything about snow, and try your hand at some snow experiments too, in this fascinating and useful resource from the veteran science team of Franklyn M. Branley and Holly Keller.

Synopsis: Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie follows Apples for Everyone in the Picture the Seasons series. This beautifully photographed picture book about everybody’s favorite fall treat is sure to please kids both young and old. The glossy, festive images and lively text are sure to get your family in the mood to celebrate the season.Pumpkins! Who can resist the sight of big, round, orange pumpkins ripening in a field? Children piling off school buses to pick…

Synopsis: An easy reader about hair—and all the things you can do with it!This super-simple, rhymed riff features a charming cast of human and animal characters sporting all kinds of hair—short, long, curly, straight, dark, fair, braided, tied, washed, dyed—you name it! Written for children learning to read on their own, it's filled with words and concepts kids encounter every day. Perfect for reading aloud or reading alone, it's also great for starting…

Synopsis: Poor tiny Birdie has no house. But Birdie does have friends. Spike, Queenie, Goldie, and Fidget want to help Birdie find a house of his own. Birdie needs a house that isn't too tall and isn't too thin, that isn't too short and isn't too fat, and that isn't too wide and isn't too narrow. Will they find a house for Birdie before the rain falls and the wind blows? A sweet and simple story about helping out a friend explains the math concept of…