Presents a retelling of the traditional tale in which a poor woodcutter's two children, lost in the woods, come upon a candy house inhabited by a wicked witch.
"As Elmer the patchwork elephant is strolling through the jungle, he hears a cry for help. A butterfly is trapped. Elmer easily frees her. She promises to help Elmer. But how can a butterfly ever help
Diary entries reveal thirteen-year-old April Sinclair's complicated best-friend/love triangle, her new friendship, a busy dance team schedule, and a closer relationship with Matt Parker that surprises
"Tao is a student at master Snow's martial arts school. With his friends Rayi and Lee and his not-girlfriend Kat, he tries to follow the teachings of martial arts masters--or, more often, finds a way
"Vin swears he had nothing to do with the robbery, or the two people who were shot. But Sal saw Vin running from the scene. Even after Vin is arrested, Mike isn't sure who to believe. He's caught betw
"Mike's lies are spinning out of control and now he's the number-one suspect in a murder. Okay, so he can't explain his bruised and skinned knuckles, and he can't explain why he was spotted near the p
"A shallow grave... human remains... an unsolved murder from years ago... It looks like the past is coming back to spin Mike's new life out of control. What's making the usually cool Riel so rattled?
After the sight of a night sky filled with stars makes eight-year-old Uma feel very small, she asks people how they think about infinity and gets a variety of answers before realizing the comfort in k
Asked to help Rose, a young elephant, find her way back to the herd, Elmer and his cousin, Wilbur, are astonished to discover that Rose is pink, a finding that teaches them about being different and
Combines rhyming text and engaging illustrations in an introduction to the concept of alliteration that offers skill-reinforcing examples in colorful print surrounded by whimsical feline characters. S
What is a suffix? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's overflowing with wonderful suffixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the c
What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of
Rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and comical illustrations from Brian Gable pair up to introduce readers to comparatives and superlatives, forms of describing words that compare two or more things. The eve
What is a conjunction? Youll find the answer inside this book - because its chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Clearys playful yet informative rhymes and Brian Gables humorous but helpful illustrati
This timely introduction to checks and balances explores how the three branches of government work together. Historical context and examples illustrate the vision of our founding fathers for a respons
Give readers an engaging look at the media and government, perfect for study ahead of the next presidential election. Historical background and modern examples of how the media and government interact
After days of being in a cave with the rest of his herd due to torrential rains, Elmer the patchwork elephant is ready for some time alone, but first he must get help to rescue Young Elephant from an
A guide on how to save and spend money in accordance with responsible budgeting shares comprehensive text, informative photos and real-life examples that counsel children about making appropriate mone
The Sharp sisters are bold, bright, sassy, stylin', and fierce. As the daughters of mayoral candidate Stanley Sharp, all eyes are on them as they attend high school. Every choice they make can make or
Young readers will learn how we use our senses to see light and hear sound in this accessible, photo-filled book. Vibrant images bring basic science concepts to life and encourage kids to explore thei
A latest Elmer adventure finds him visiting the beach with his cousin, Wilbur, only to become lost at sea then assisted by a pod of friendly whales. By the creator of Elmer's Colors.
Looks at some of the endangered and extinct invertebrates that roam or have roamed the Earth, including staghorn coral, white-clawed crayfish, and trilobites.
Looks at some of the endangered and extinct amphibians that roam or have roamed the Earth, including Hewitt's ghost frogs, Chinese giant salamanders, and orange-bellied newts.
