Synopsis: Dive into the world's oceans to explore the adventurous lives of one of the oldest living animals.Descended from enormous prehistoric creatures, sea turtles are fascinating. Hatched from eggs smaller than a baseball, some can grow to weigh over a thousand pounds. Once adults, they can live to be around 100 years old. And when it's time to nest, they migrate more than 1,000 miles. With colorful, clear illustrations and straightforward text, Gail…

Synopsis: Arthur puts a lot of time, effort, and thought into his special present for Santa Claus.

Synopsis: Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty -- and fun -- in their routine and the world around them.

Synopsis: Everyone loves a rainbow! Find out why rainbows appear ... and all about clouds, winds, hail, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other weather words. -- From back cover.

Synopsis: Kitty's owners are taking a week off and leaving Kitty and Puppy at home with Uncle Murray. It isn't long before Uncle Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of epic proportions.

Synopsis: Where is it partly cloudy and 860°F? Venus. Read about the eight planets in our solar system and Earth's special place in it. This book also includes instructions for making your own solar system mobile, and on the new "Find Out More" page learn how to track the moon and visit the best plant web sites.

Synopsis: A Caldecott Honor Book with remastered artwork for its 75th anniversary! Clever soldiers outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic.Three soldiers come marching down the road towards a French village. The peasants, seeing them coming, suddenly become very busy, for soldiers are often hungry. All their food is hidden under mattresses or in barns. Then follows a battle of wits, with the soldiers equal…

Synopsis: From Roger Hargreaves, author of the Mr. Men Little Miss series, this classic story teaches basic concepts in a fun, accessible style. Grandfather Clock doesn't need a watch, because he turns into the time! Throughout the day, Grandfather Clock helps people around town tell time by moving the arms on his face to show the time. Follow along through all the times of the day--all the way until bedtime!

Synopsis: A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.

Synopsis: Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy…

Synopsis: Join Delfina the dolphin as she imagines that she becomes other sea animals: a fish, a sea turtle, a pelican, an octopus, a shark, even a manatee! The incredible morphing illustrations will have children laughing as they learn about the real differences between these ocean animals and their respective classes.

Synopsis: In this oh-so-easy-to-read introduction to spatial relationships, Big Bird and Small Bird discover that sometimes it's not easy being big and sometimes it's not easy being small. But sometimes it is.

Synopsis: With half a million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers--children and adults alike--and has been updated with new illustrations and an afterword from the author. Now available in paperback for the first time!Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping…

Synopsis: 2010 Peter's Chair for Grade K (P) by Ezra Jack Keats ***ISBN-13: 9780021921683 ***35 Pages