Ella is extraordinary. Extraordinarily ordinary, that is. Not graceful like Carmen or musical like Kenji, Ella is determined to prove herself at the school talent show. But when every attempt to find
A sandhill crane lifts a stick. A construction crane lifts a log. The two cranes grab, stretch, and stack, working through bad weather and difficult obstacles toward their end goal: building a home fo
When a little girl gets the words mixed up to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Mary Had a Little Lamb, Star loves being Mary's new beloved pet. But Lamb doesn't appreciate his new "starring" role. Will
Animals in varied habitats describe unique features of their eyes and how they are adapted for the jungle, the deep ocean, the desert, and even the dark. From bulging eyes to hiding eyes, handlebar ey
Using the rhyming poetic structure of This is the House that Jack Built, author Yvonne Ng takes young readers on a cumulative path through the inner workings of a steam engine, from the big wheels rol
"This photo-illustrated book describes flash floods, regional floods, and storm surges. Explains how floods are predicted, what can be done to help prevent them, and how to stay safe in areas prone to
"A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a hot-air balloon rally. Who will drop the marker the closest? Includes a photo diagram"--
"Describes the mysteries behind Stonehenge, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the people who built it, and what the ruins are like today"--
Young readers read the story of Blake, a young boy who always has to take his younger brother Jake along with him, while learning words in the -ake word family.
"Presents some of the Atlanta Braves' greatest players and their achievements in pro baseball, including Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, and Jason Heyward"--Provided by publisher.
"Presents some of the Chicago Cubs' greatest players and their achievements in pro baseball, including Ryne Sandberg, Sammy Sosa, and Starlin Castro"--Provided by publisher.
"An introduction to the life of a U.S. Navy SEAL, including a description of the tough training, the missions they are assigned, and their role in protecting the United States"--
"An introduction to the life of Army Rangers in the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces"--
"An introduction to the life of Delta Force operators in the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces"--
"Describes how the Triceratops was discovered, how paleontologists study its bones, and what the fossil evidence tells us about the behavior of this three-horned plant-eating dinosaur"--
"Presents the evidence (or lack therof) of reports and studies of extra-sensory perception, including hoaxes and fake psychics"--Provided by publisher.
"A mischievous dog (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility--and the joys--of owning a dog. Includes 'Is this pet right for me?' quiz"--Provided by publisher.
"Through trial and error and a few humorous mistakes, a boy learns how to wash cars, find customers, and create a successful car wash business to earn enough money to buy a new skateboard"--Provided b
Discusses ways to conserve water, including taking shorter showers, only running the dishwasher when it is full, and watering plants with rainwater collected from rain barrels.
"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Uranus, learns about the harsh conditions on the planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Uranus vs. Earth
"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Mercury, learns about the harsh conditions on the rocky planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Mercury vs
"Through trial and error and few humorous mistakes, a girl learns how to make her lemonade stand successful and earn enough money for the toy she wants"--Provided by publisher.
"An introduction to what the US Navy is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to save a fishing crew from pirates and to keep the oil shipping lane open"-
"An introduction to what the US Army is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to save the Baghdad Zoo and give aid to the 2011 Gulf of Mexico oil spill"--
Describes animals that have large and small physical characteristics, including information on pygmy seahorses, giant tortoises, giraffes, and salamanders.
"From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, oval ladybug eggs to tubular dogfish eggs, gooey frog eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, this poetic illustrated book describes the incredible variety
