Synopsis: In the old days, when Kate had no interest in romance, she never cared what other people thought. Now, it appeared, love was turning her into a rotten human being. Eleven-year-old Kate Faber wishes she could talk to her best friend, Marylin, about this. But Marylin is no longer her best friend. Or is she? Kate and Marylin were always the kind of best friends who lived on the same block for their entire lives, and who agreed on what kinds of…

Synopsis: While riding on a bus with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City.

Synopsis: When a young pig knocks on a fox's door, the fox thinks dinner has arrived, but the pig has other plans.

Synopsis: A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers -- the very symbol of industrial America. But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work.…

Synopsis: Describes what are meteorites, and where do they come from?

Synopsis: By the big red barnIn the great green field,There was a pink pigWho was learning to squeal.There were horses and sheep and goats and geese--and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. And they all lived together by the big red barn. In joyous and exuberantPictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps.There were horses…

Synopsis: John Gibson, who hit more home runs than Mark McGwire, was never allowed to play in the major leagues because of his race.

Synopsis: soft cover has wear front and back possibly including minor creasing and curled/bumped inside in good clean condition no writing or underline thank you for your business.

Synopsis: A.J. and his friends have the weirdest Easter in the history of the world when Mayor Hubble hosts an egg hunt at the mayor's mansion-- Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: "The life of a red fox is a mystery to most people. You might catch a glimpse of blazing red fur or hear a far-off bark, but the fox's daily activities are known to few. Filled with fascinating facts and illuminating details, this nonfiction book invites readers on a yearlong journey with a red fox named Vixen. Follow her as she hunts for food, escapes from danger, and raises playful kits with her mate ... preparing them for the day when they…

Synopsis: In this charming story about an unlikely friendship, Mouse tucks his friend Bear into bed and promises to wake him in spring--when flowers bloom and best friends sing! Full color illustrations throughout.

Synopsis: Reading Wonders Literature Big Book: Babies in the Bayou Grade 1 is one title in the collection of beloved trade books in Big Book format for whole-class instruction and shared reading. 24 books at Grade 1 (four per unit).

Synopsis: Spot the puppy, spends a fun-filled day playing in the park, chasing his ball and meeting new friends along the way, in an adventure with hidden surprises for young readers. Reprint. SLJ.

Synopsis: This innovative program uses pop-ups, peepholes, and surprises, plus rhyme, rhythm, and repetition to teach students decoding strategies at three different levels.

Synopsis: George, the curious monkey, goes sled riding and saves a child from disaster.

Synopsis: Follow an adventurous honeybee as she goes about her busy day, sipping nectar from flowers, avoiding hungry birds and playing with butterflies. But when a robber bear scratches at their nest looking for honey, all the bees must rush out to defend their home. This classic Eric Carle story is brought to life by movable pull-tabs that children can use to animate the action, as well as a pop-up spread of a colorful butterfly, one of Eric Carle's…

Synopsis: Pairs of fiction and nonfiction books share high-interest topics and encourage children to compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and fiction, and make the transition between fiction and nonfiction reading strategies.

Synopsis: A little boy just knows that a carrot will grow from the seed that he plants--whatever his family may believe--in this brief (101 words) classic story of childhood faith rewarded. Two- and four-color illustrations.

Synopsis: What makes a shell like a house?A house is a home for you, a nest is a home for a bird, and a cave is a home for a bear. But for some animals a shell is a home. Snails and turtles and crabs and clams all have shells that act as their homes and protect them from harm. In this book you'll learn all about these and other crustaceous creatures, for whom a shell is just the right sort of home.