A pre-reading book that features fire trucks, backhoes, tractors, and other "hard working wheels." The book has large detailed illustrations of machines and simple rhythmic text suitable for reading
Hear the Sea depicts the ocean as a majestic force that scatters starfish amongst its shores while making sails dance and changing colors with her mood.With rich vocabulary and delightful illustration
Rivers can be extraordinarily powerful, and not just because of their fast-flowing currents. They can make civilizations rise or crumble, divide cultures or link them together, and even provide crucia
Rivers can be extraordinarily powerful, and not just because of their fast-flowing currents. They can make civilizations rise or crumble, divide cultures or link them together, and even provide crucia
Animals do some extraordinary things, but not always while people are watching. When patient and persistent scientists do make a discovery, it can change how we think about animals and ourselves.Anim
Climate has long affected civilization. Drought helped topple the first empire in Akkad, Mesopotamia 4000 years ago, and similar events rocked the Mayan and Roman empires. This book explores the effe
Climate has long affected civilization. Drought helped topple the first empire in Akkad, Mesopotamia 4000 years ago, and similar events rocked the Mayan and Roman empires. This book explores the effe
A well-illustrated book for preschoolers with 10 poems about feet to get hands clapping and feet stomping. Loris Lesynski's offbeat and humorous wordplay is well matched by Michael Martchenko's illus
An addition to an exciting series provides ten classic stories about cunning plans and daring escapades of thievery, from bank robberies, train robberies, and stolen art to bungled escapes, look-alike
A how-to book on recycling knitted sweaters to create all kinds of fashionable clothes and accessories. Includes the basics of knitting and crochet, step-by-step illustrated instructions, full color
An addition to an exciting series provides ten classic stories about cunning plans and daring escapades of thievery, from bank robberies, train robberies, and stolen art to bungled escapes, look-alike
Talk-About-Books feature a simple text and engaging photographs intended to encourage discussion and the development of literacy. This volume shows how hospitals help when we are sick or hurt.
Hablemos, the Spanish language edition of the Talk-About-Books series, feature a simple text and engaging photographs intended to encourage discussion and the development of literacy. Each book is ill
Hablemos, the Spanish language edition of the Talk-About-Books series, feature a simple text and engaging photographs intended to encourage discussion and the development of literacy. Each book is ill
This novel centers on the unlikely friendship between two boys, Jacob Mueller and Mike McCallum. Jacob seems to be from a different world. After mystifying experts and doctors, who finally decide that
It’s 1558, and warlords across Japan are battling for territory and control. Into this setting, award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi weaves the stories of three people: Mochizuki Chiyome, a young woma
It’s 1558, and warlords across Japan are battling for territory and control. Into this setting, award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi weaves the stories of three people: Mochizuki Chiyome, a young woma
Written for middle-grade readers, Eat Up! is a colorful infographic look at the many surprising and fascinating facts about food. Information is presented in easy-to-understand graphics and clear expl
Written for middle-grade readers, Eat Up! is a colorful infographic look at the many surprising and fascinating facts about food. Information is presented in easy-to-understand graphics and clear expl
What if there were no prisons? Alternative approaches to dealing with crime are underway around the world to explore how victims, offenders, and communities can heal rifts and repair damage. It’s ofte
What if there were no prisons? Alternative approaches to dealing with crime are underway around the world to explore how victims, offenders, and communities can heal rifts and repair damage. It’s ofte
Feel the Wind looks at the tricks the wind plays, making turbines spin, bubbles float, and kites soar higher.With rich vocabulary and delightful illustrations, the Look Around Books (Hear the Sea,Look
Often referred to as "America's National Pastime," and "The Greatest Sport on Earth," baseball has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of people. Behind the game lies a wealth of science
Often referred to as "America's National Pastime," and "The Greatest Sport on Earth," baseball has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of people. Behind the game lies a wealth of science
Centering around a story involving the fight over an amusement park and a physics laboratory, describes how physics affects daily life and can be fun, including understanding the physics of sports, ro
Centering around a story involving the fight over an amusement park and a physics laboratory, describes how physics affects daily life and can be fun, including understanding the physics of sports, ro
Meet skeleton spirits in Alaska -- the Dancing Ahkiyyini -- and gliding ghosts overseas, like Japan's Legless Yurei. Witness groups of ghosts at Mexico's Day of the Dead and the solitary Ibambo on th
Meet skeleton spirits in Alaska -- the Dancing Ahkiyyini -- and gliding ghosts overseas, like Japan's Legless Yurei. Witness groups of ghosts at Mexico's Day of the Dead and the solitary Ibambo on th
A vibrant primer on mythical beasts. Dragons and giants and trolls, oh my! Storybook legends tell of a whole menagerie of imaginary creatures. Who better to playfully explore these beasts than those
A vibrant primer on mythical beasts. Dragons and giants and trolls, oh my! Storybook legends tell of a whole menagerie of imaginary creatures. Who better to playfully explore these beasts than those
An up-to-date guide to seeking, sourcing and sorting information on any topic including how to make use of library resources; and internet research including search engines, blogs, finding reliable a
Charmingly linked with tales of bravery, laudable activities, and details of knightly life, this guide will provide readers with all the rules, equipment needed, and "how tos" involved in becoming a k
Examines the various strongholds and forts that have been built to block invasion throughout the world over the centuries, including the Great Wall of China, the Martello Tower, and an Egyptian fronti
Offers ten amazing and true stories of lost and found discoveries beneath the ocean waves, including the sunken pirate haven of Port Royal, Jamaica; Gus Grissom's space capsule; the world's first comb
From the author of The Witch in the Lake comes a rollicking and irrepressible adventure set on the high seas, bursting with pernicious pirates, fierce fights, and indescribably bad behavior. Once t
These enduring poems by American master poet Carl Sandburg are perfect for a young audience, and now they have been newly illustrated with bright, colorful double-page artwork. The poems and illustrat
On a journey to uncover her family's story, Spotted Fawn travels through time and space to reclaim connection to ancestors, language, and the land-creating a path forward in this essential graphic nov
On a journey to uncover her family's story, Spotted Fawn travels through time and space to reclaim connection to ancestors, language, and the land-creating a path forward in this essential graphic nov
Philip Wright is twelve years old and life is pretty good. He has a comfortable relationship with his mother and gets reasonably good grades ? in spite of girl problems, teacher problems, bully proble
Philip Wright is twelve years old and life is pretty good. He has a comfortable relationship with his mother and gets reasonably good grades ? in spite of girl problems, teacher problems, bully proble
