Quicksand bringing you down? Kids will love this very funny science book.When Jungle Girl falls into some quicksand, Jungle Boy takes the opportunity to tell her how it is formed, what it is made of,
Animals herd, carry, pull, and even . . . keep us company! This nonfiction, easy-to-read picture book transports readers from an open field to a desert to a snowy tundra as animals of all kinds perfor
Look! An elephant eats. Look! Giraffes drink. Look! A warthog digs. A gorilla hides, wild dogs listen, zebras run, monkeys sit, hippos splash, and a rhino naps. Each line of text is illustrated by a t
An up-to-date, clear and interesting introduction to our magnificent moon from the the award-winning author of science books for children.Shining light on all kinds of fascinating facts about our moon
The founder of modern nursing comes to life in this accessible biography for young readers. Born and raised in a wealthy family, no one expected Florence Nightingale to grow up to do dirty work. But s
Nine-year-old Rudi and his beloved dog Hanno escape from Nazi Germany in a novel for readers of Number the Stars and animal lovers. What if you had to leave your dog behind when you fled? Nine-year-ol
Enormous Big and tiny Little, two adorable dogs, go over and under, deep and shallow, in and out in pursuit of a butterfly.A simple book that introduces the important concept of opposites to the very
A National Geographic photographer's eye-catching photos of a multicultural cast of children having hot-weather fun and enjoying nature's wonders capture the essence of summer in the final book in She
At birth, Hermes, son of Zeus and the Nymph Maia, says his first word: "Gimme!" In this brilliant, hilarious graphic novel about the mischievous, fun-loving messenger of the gods, Caldecott Medal win
On the morning of August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle stood in her bathing suit on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the peri
Eleven-year-old Jacques's mother has passed away, his father is jobless and drinking again and his grandmother's bridal store is on the verge of going out of business. Plus he's under pressure from an
From the author of Strega Nona comes the story of the shepherd who heard the voice of God and converted the Irish people, now in a special format just right for the youngest readers.Young children can
A deluxe 20th anniversary edition of one of the first major award-winning titles to feature an interracial family, A Child's Calendar combines the star power of John Updike and Trina Schart Hyman.Cele
GAIL GIBBONS takes readers over land, sea, and air in this fascinating introduction to diverse methods of transportation.From planes, trains, and automobiles to biking, scooting, and boating, people a
Dolls can't move by themselves. . . . Or can they? Special anniversary edition of the hair-raising mystery that's kept readers up at night for thirty-five years. Foreword by Goosebumps creator R.L. ST
The beloved Atlantic Puffin was nearly extinct, till some enterprising scientists came to its rescue...Gail Gibbons introduces readers to the fascinating lives of puffins and puffin conservation.Puffi
Thirteen-year-old American girl Genevieve has spent the summer of 1939 at her grandmother’s farm in Alsace, France. Then she makes an impulsive choice: to stay in France. It proves to be a dangerous d
There is no peace at all for a poor leprechaun. Brian O'Shea summons banshees and ghosts to try and stop Sean McDonald from building a cottage right on top of his own home, but it's no use. Brian
From the author of Strega Nona, an informative and funny first book on every kind of cat, from Abys to Burmese to Maine Coon to alley cat, including how to care for them.When Patrick goes to visit Mrs
A fun, imaginative, and boldly illustrated book that gets kids thinking about life's possibilities.A diverse group of children play-acts grown-up occupations, some familiar and others quite far-out. D
Geometry is demystified in a new addition to a popular and amusing series of math picture books from a trusted team. Comical cats and dogs guide kids through the essential characteristics of squares,
An award-winning author chronicles the fascinating story behind the landmark Supreme Court decision.In 1954, one of the most significant Supreme Court decisions of the twentieth Century aimed to end s
This powerful historical novel tells the story of a young girl smuggled out of the Warsaw ghetto by Holocaust heroine Irena Sendler.It's 1940. Nine-year-old Anna Bauman and her parents are among the 3
Eye-popping photographs, a guessing game, and fascinating facts come together to introduce vision to young readers.Who am I? read captions accompanying vivid photographs of colorful animal eyes. As ch
In this riveting companion novel to West's acclaimed Kingdom of Ash and Briars, an unlikely heroine must battle the terrifying effects of a time-bending resurrection spell.A century after Bristal and
This nearly wordless book uses onomatopoeia and strikingly bold illustrations to tell the story of a homeless cat who finally finds a home.A cat enters a grocery store in search of food, but the propr
A beautiful new edition of a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award-winning book about music!Ping! Ping! Cha-cha-cha! In this lively introduction to different kinds of music, a little girl tries out lots
An illuminating look at the complex relationships between George Washington and the enslaved people of Mount Vernon, and the history still being uncovered there.When he was eleven years old, George Wa
The illustrator of the best-selling Biscuit books has created an adorable mouse who inhabits a Borrowers-like world.To a tiny creature like Squeak, a sneaker can become a bed, a toy can become a vehic
The illustrator of the best-selling Biscuit books has created an adorable mouse who inhabits a Borrowers-like world.To a tiny creature like Squeak, a sneaker can become a bed, a toy can become a vehic
Vivid photographs of frozen wonderlands and cold-weather fun come together in a lively tribute to winter by an acclaimed author-photographer.This third book in a celebrated series about the seasons ta
Middle school meets the Dark Side in this grimly hilarious survival story of a sci-fi-obsessed eighth grader.Clark Sherman's situation is desperate. He's just crash-landed on an inhospitable planet--a
A bright, beautiful, and updated re-release of a TOMIE DE PAOLA classic!Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. And both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN! So while Tiny cooks it, Tony reads about it: w
A bright, beautiful, and updated re-release of a TOMIE DE PAOLA classic!Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. And both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN! So while Tiny cooks it, Tony reads about it: w
A delightfully dark middle-grade novel reminiscent of the Newbery-winning classic, The Westing Game.When thirteen-year-old Gabe Silver's dad is laid off from his job, his family is forced to move to t
A two-time Newbery Honor-winning author spins a tale of children surviving on their own on a remote Japanese-occupied island during World War II.Izzy has come to the remote Aleutian Island in 1941 bec
A beautiful new edition of a classic Coretta Scott King Award winner.And far as the eye of God could see/ Darkness covered everything/ Blacker than a hundred midnights/ Down in a cypress swampLuminary
The ultimate fish-out-of-water tale of a sleepy bear who attempts to hibernate in the tropicsIt's time for Shelby to hibernate, but how could a bear sleep in this forest? The woodpeckers are rat-tat-t
Now in a 6 x 9 size--celebrate the pleasures of joining a group of like-minded doggy friends.One happy mutt is running along when he finds himself pursued by a pack of equally joyful canines. So he jo
When Amelia Earhart was eleven, she saw her first airplane. At the time she thought it was "not at all interesting." Despite this beginning, Amelia would go on to become one of the most famous aviator
