Synopsis: In this energetic picture book, a little girl tries to resist an amazing cake.

Synopsis: Why is exercise important? How do your muscles work? Why do you need oxygen? How can you improve your ball skills and cool down after a long game? Find the answers to these questions and much, much more in this picture-packed introduction to the human body. An ideal first introduction to biology and health, Science in Action explores the human body with fun experiments and activities.

Synopsis: From the first day at school, your teacher has always been there for you. This collection of quotations is the perfect gift to let your favorite teacher know how much you appreciate them.

Synopsis: Join Fidgety Fish and all his friends as they tumble and twirl, whizz and whirl through the ocean Meet Smiley Shark, Amazing Angelfish, the Jiggly Jellyfish and many more on a busy day out with Fidgety Fish.

Synopsis: On Monday, accompanied by his mom, William spends his first day at preschool. But he doesn?t feel like painting or playing, or doing much of anything, so his mom stays with him. On Tuesday, William and his mom notice another little boy who might need a bit of encouragement. As William and David?s friendship develops, their confidence does too. When Friday comes, will both boys be able to say goodbye to their moms and join in the fun? This tender…

Synopsis: Set in Africa during the Christmas season, this is the story of a village preparing for a celebration - the birth of a child. The story is told in verse inspired by the traditional carol The Twelve Days of Christmas, but in this version by the author Catherine House the gifts are: 1 stork in a baobab tree, 2 thatched huts, 3 woven baskets, 4 market traders, 5 bright khangas, 6 women pounding, 7 children playing, 8 wooden carvings, 9 grazing…

Synopsis: Everyday experiences such as going to the dentist can be scary for the first time. With beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series introduces children to commonplace situations in a light-hearted and informative way.

Synopsis: With illustrations and easy-to-read text, this is one in a series of books which introduce children to commonplace situations in a light-hearted and informative way. This book looks at a first visit to the doctor.

Synopsis: Perfect for early elementary students who nned to know about their bodies and maintaining their health and hygiene, this title in the My Body series explains dental care in a simple, straightforward manner. Labeled diagrams illustrate body parts and processes, and activities give kids a chance to explore, to test themselves, and watch how their bodies react. We are, after all, each a very interesting science experiment. Notes for parents and…

Synopsis: Get ready for fun on the farm with this series about your favourite farm animals. From pig pens to chicken coops, you'll discover all the facts about farmyard life.

Synopsis: Get ready for fun on the farm with this series about your favourite farm animals. From pig pens to chicken coops, you'll discover all the facts about farmyard life.

Synopsis: Get ready for fun on the farm with this series about your favourite farm animals. From pig pens to chicken coops, you'll discover all the facts about farmyard life.

Synopsis: Meet the Jolley-Rogers - a pirate family who is moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town, while they fix up their ship. This unusual family soon has the whole neighborhood gossiping. Defying the grown-ups, Matilda becomes friends with young pirate Jim Lad. When the JolleyRogers return to sea, the town realizes that they were wrong to assume the worst when it is discovered that the pirates have buried treasure in everyone's yard. The neighbors…

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Synopsis: "Emily starts each day in a celebration of all that is wonderful in her world. Emily loves her hair, her family, her dog, her friends, and her home. And she loves to sing, dance and play. In this story, young readers will be encouraged to celebrate their own uniqueness as something to love, embrace, and shout about as they follow Emily on her journey - a journey affirming her love of all the people and things that make her happy."--Page 2 of…

Synopsis: Being a verb is hard! Especially for Louis, who can't seem to control himself when he gets the urge to move at the wrong time and situation. My knees start itching. My toes start twitching. My skin gets jumpy. Others get grumpy. Louis' mom comes to the rescue by teaching him techniques to help keep his inner itching, twitching and jumping to be a verb in check. A positive resource for anyone dealing with ADHD or challenged by someone who has…

Synopsis: In the busy house of the Svennson family, everyone is getting ready for the Swedish holiday of Lucia Day, December 13. The book tells the story of Santa Lucia through the eyes of three children in modern-day Sweden. It describes their giddy activities, brought to life in colorful, full-page illustrations, and also provides sheet music, recipes, and sewing patterns for the costumes traditionally worn by children on this day, when many Swedish…

Synopsis: Winner of: 2013 Science Communication Award, American Institute of Physics Max the Dog and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era, and their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony. From the colony, the views of Earth make everyone realize how small and precious planet Earth is. Along the way, the story sets the stage for…

Synopsis: Will it happen again, Mama? After the Ant Hill School is destroyed, a little boy ant is afraid to go back to school. His mom caringly explains to him that sometimes things happen in life over which we have no control, but we have to find a way to keep living and growing. To do that, "We breathe in and breathe out, and hold onto each other. We shed a lot of tears, and we love one another. We all come together as a strong team of ONE, and then we…

Synopsis: Bully B.E.A.N.S. teaches children how to speak up when it comes to bullying. Bullying continues to be an ongoing problem for children everywhere. Children from every race, culture, and socioeconomic group are susceptible to bullies. Most children are unprepared for how to handle it when bullying happens to them or someone they know. Bully B.E.A.N.S helps children identify bullying, and offers clear and impactful action strategies for both…