With the help and interference of her cat Chica, Cecilia prepares a surprise gift for her great-aunt's ninetieth birthday

A strong sense of self, an offhand humor, and determination help Val in adapting to a new way of living when her sight slowly fades

Hanukkah is fast approaching the village of Chelm, but unfortunately the village Rabbi is away and none of the villagers remember the proper way to celebrate the festival of lights.

Read about the life of a blind and deaf girl who brought hope to other people in the world.

Seabiscuit didn't start out a winner. He was a runt who was squat and funny looking. But Seabiscuit became a champion, and during the dark days of the Depression, he grew so popular that newspapers, radio shows, and magazines covered his every move. The soul and personality of this great-hearted horse are captured in this lively easy reader with beautiful illustrations as well as period photos.

A thoughtful and accessible look at the life of Anne Frank, author of Diary of a Young Girl and victim of the Holocaust . Anne and her Jewish family hid in a secret apartment in Amsterdam from 1942 through 1944, when they were discovered by the Nazis. During those harrowing years, Anne kept a diary with her innermost thoughts and fears. She later died in a German concentration camp, but her voice has inspired millions of children across the world through several generations.

Presents the life of the nineteenth-century Frenchman, accidentally blinded as a child, who originated the raised dot system of reading and writing used throughout the world by the blind.

"A Promise Is a Promise" is about the Qallupilluq (plural, Qallupilluit), an imaginary creature like a troll, that lives in the Hudson’s Bay or resides in icebergs. The Qallupilluit wear women’s parkas of loon feathers, are grotesque-looking, and grab children who come too near the shore or stand too close to cracks in sea ice. The main character in the story is Allashua, a young Inuk girl.

Farmer Henry puts light bulbs under his chickens so they will make more eggs. But instead of fooling his chickens, he fools Jake, the snake, who eats two light bulbs! Farmer Henry rushes Jake to the hospital. Can the doctors save him in time?

Discover how diverse tree species—from tropical giants to hardy conifers—use their unique leaves, roots, and seeds to thrive across the globe. This educational guide explores the fascinating biology of how trees produce food, reproduce through pollination, and provide essential resources for our everyday lives.

Explore the diverse world of veterinary medicine, from small animal doctors who treat household pets to specialized zoo and wildlife vets who care for elephants and crocodiles. This informative guide highlights the vital role these professionals play in keeping every creature on Earth healthy and safe.

Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair. And it got worse... His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV!

Alexander is not going to leave his best friend Paul. Or Rachel, the best babysitter in the world. Or the Baldwins, who have a terrific dog named Swoozie. Or Mr. and Mrs. Oberdorfer, who always give great treats on Halloween. Who cares if his father has a new job a thousand miles away? Alexander is not -- Do you hear him? He Means it! -- going to move.

An educational guide that explains what strawberries are, how they grow using "runners," and which animals like to eat them.

Contracted UEB All Hallows Eve The Story of the Halloween Fairy

A "zipping, zooming" alphabet book that introduces children to various vehicles and road signs for every letter from A to Z.

Starting in childhood, Thomas Alva Edison was full of curiosity (how did eggs hatch?) and always inventing (what science experiments could he do in the basement?) His interest in telegraphs helped him invent a transmitter to improve telephone communication, and his fascination with electricity led to the invention of the lightbulb--and networks of devices to send electricity throughout New York City. More than 1,000 of Edison's inventions, including the movie camera, movie projector, copy machine, and phonograph, have made our world a safer, brighter, and better place.

When Amelia Bedelia is put in charge of the school Thanksgiving pageant, things are bound to get a little mixed up. After all, she thinks roles are a type of bread, the dressing room is where the turkey's stuffing goes, and that a cast party happens after you've followed a well-wisher's command to "break a leg!" Will Amelia Bedelia bring the house down . . . literally?

Housemaid Amelia is sent to school principal with message that teacher will be late, but Mr Carter mistakenly gives her list for substitute teacher. Call the roll. Sing a song. Run, run, run. Plant bulbs. She buys lightbulbs, and screws up all the list. For math, she takes them home for a bushel of apples. Her surprise makes everybody happy at the end.

Caution! When Amelia Bedelia takes on a home renovation project, she adds her own funny touches, from sanding the deck with buckets of sand to pulling out the hammers to break ground!

The first book in the nationally bestselling series about the childhood of America's favorite literal-minded housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia is sure that she will absolutely love school—after all, what's not to love? But after hopping on the bus "just like a bunny" (hurry up, sweetie!), confusing her name tag with a game (we are not playing tag), and gluing herself to her seat (oh, dear), Amelia Bedelia discovers that what she takes for granted is not always the way the world works

The inhabitants of a New England village never make much fuss about Christmas until a new family moves in and celebrates the holiday in a special way.

A plain horse and wagon on Mulberry Street grows into a story that no one can beat! In this tale, Young Marco allows his imagination to run riot as he travels home from school one day. From a mere horse and wagon, young Marco concocts a colorful cast of characters, making Mulberry Street the most interesting location in town.

Arthur and Buster get lost when they take their first bus ride downtown to go swimming. But during the ride they are so busy talking, reading, and sleeping that they miss their stop. Then they spend all their money on a snack and need to put their heads together to find a way home

Mason Steele, an African American boy in 1960s Greenville, North Carolina, relies on his inner confidence and his typing skills to face challenges and break racial barriers after he begins attending a "whites-only" high school.

 

 

One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests -- all of them having a party without him!

From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn't be. Whether terrorizing the garbage man, chasing cats, or gobbling Ramona Quimby's ice-cream cone, Henry's four-legged pal has walked himself into one problem too many. So when Henry asks his dad if he can go along on the big fishing trip, Mr. Huggins agrees, but on one condition: Ribsy must stay out of mischief for two whole months. Henry is confident in his loyal dog…until Ribsy goes overboard with his appetite for chaos—literally!  

Ben was eating an apple at school when his tooth came out. Ben put his tooth in a little box and took it home. I wonder what happened.

When Bently the artistic frog babysits his friend's egg, he paints it beautifully. After a boy mistakes it for an Easter egg and takes it, Bently embarks on a rescue mission.

Frances doesn't think her younger sister Gloria can be her friend. Gloria is too small to throw or catch a ball. Besides, Albert is Frances's friend. But when Albert has a no-girls baseball game, Frances sets out to prove to Albert a thing or two about friendship—and a thing or two about what girls can do. Along the way, Frances discovers that sisters can indeed be friends . . . maybe even best friends.

Frances doesn't think her younger sister Gloria can be her friend. Gloria is too small to throw or catch a ball. Besides, Albert is Frances's friend. But when Albert has a no-girls baseball game, Frances sets out to prove to Albert a thing or two about friendship—and a thing or two about what girls can do. Along the way, Frances discovers that sisters can indeed be friends . . . maybe even best friends.

Compares the habitat, feeding patterns, and behavior of the elephant and ant as determined by their physical attributes.

Bo, American's Commander in Leash (TM) is the first children's book starring the most famous dog in the world. Join Bo on an exciting adventure as he learns all about the White House and experiences the traditions that make it such a special place.

While other dinosaurs flee in terror from the hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex, a courageous Triceratops stands his ground, using his formidable horns to protect himself and his community. This simple yet powerful tale illustrates how bravery and self-defense can turn the tide against even the most fearsome of predators.

The classic funny story about a stubborn little badger with very particular tastes in food. Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at boring veal cutlets. Unless her parents can come up with a plan, Frances just might go on eating bread and jam forever!

Max, a Madagascar cockroach, is as big as a bite-sized candy bar and hisses like a snake when he is mad. Leo and his brother are fascinated. Out of all of the bugs in their mother's bug lab, Max is definitely the best. But now, Max is on the loose in the lab! To make matters worse, there's a party there today. Leo and his brother have to find Max before he makes people scream-or worse.

When Buster comes to live at Roger’s house, he has much to learn about the world at large. Thank goodness Phoebe is there to teach him. She will instruct him about puppy bones, about smart bones and marked bones. And bones that mysteriously disappear. But all on his own Buster will learn something much more important.

AHOY MATEYS -- WELCOME TO CAMP BUCCANEER!The sign said learn to be a CARD-CARRYING PIRATE IN THREE WEEKS. Well, no one had to tell Marlon twice-she had only been dressing up as a pirate "every" Halloween since she could remember. And what better way to spend an otherwise boring summer than with plank-walking, deck-swabbing, treasure-hunting, honest-to-goodness pirates?

Ben and his Mom use candles during a power outage.

Serendipity, the sea serpent, tries to convince Cap'n Smudge to stop dumping garbage in the sea in retaliation for the fishermen who made fun of him.

Cass the cat is certain she hates dogs, but when a playful new neighbor named Dibs moves in, a simple game of ball might just turn these natural enemies into unexpected friends.

Chester, a wild horse who wants to be tame, comes to the city looking for a home. ‘Reading for fun: the artist’s sense of pacing makes this book race along.’

Contracted Chester's Good Idea

1 told 2 and 2 told 3, "I'll race you to the top of the apple tree." One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day?

When a farm hen goes missing, young Gus and his sister Ruby search everywhere from the sheds to the tall grass, only to find nothing. Two weeks later, the "secret nest" is finally revealed when the hen returns to the front yard with a surprising new family of nine yellow chicks.

Follow the life of Chocolate, a grizzly cub born in the protected wilderness of Glacier National Park, as she grows from a tiny newborn into a mother herself. This narrative explores the survival of a legendary predator and the importance of national parks in preserving the wild spaces where grizzly bears still roam free.

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More , Amy Krouse Rosenthal, this scrumptious follow-up to the bestselling Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons captures the real spirit of the Christmas season. Makes a thoughtful gift, especially accompanied with some home-baked cookies. From making the same kind of cookies at the same time each year ( tradition ) to decorating them with lots of sprinkles ( celebrate ), emergent readers will gobble up gentle holiday lessons in this charming book

This fresh take on Christmas traditions follows Eve, the enchanting toy-making fairy, as she leaves her pumpkin patch and heads to the North Pole, where Santa’s elves have come down with a nasty case of Elfpox. Eve is delighted to lend a magical hand and help Santa do the elves’ work, but she is unsure of her abilities—she can only create small toys.

A little girl named Laura Ingalls lived in a little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters, Mary and Carrie, and their good old bulldog, Jack.

Peter Churchmouse and Gabriel the Cat conspire to get Parson Pease-Porridge to feed Peter some cheese.

What happens when a very little girl makes a bet with a very LARGE giant?

Even the grouchy neighbours can't resist Clifford's charming ways!

Pangs of jealousy prompt Clifford, the big red dog, to compete for Emily Elizabeth's attention when she takes in a stray kitten.

Pangs of jealousy prompt Clifford, the big red dog, to compete for Emily Elizabeth's attention when she takes in a stray kitten.

Clifford, the big red dog, displays his good manners by saying "please" and "thank you," waiting his turn, sharing, and being a good sport in games

Clifford, the big red dog, displays his good manners by saying "please" and "thank you," waiting his turn, sharing, and being a good sport in games

All you ever wanted to know about Clown Fish

A nonfiction look at these resilient insects, detailing their physical traits like antennas and cerci, their habitats, and their nocturnal habits.

When a new student named Theo breaks his leg in a fall on his first day of school, Cody offers more than just sympathy. This heartwarming story explores a blossoming friendship as Cody reveals his own prosthetic leg to show Theo that a physical challenge won't stop them from having fun together.

Spend a day in the outdoors camping with Curious George as he pitches a tent, roasts marshmallows, and tries to stay out of trouble! George and the man with the yellow hat are going camping! George tries to be helpful, but after he upsets a neighboring camper, he ends up exploring the woods on his own. Before long, an encounter with a cute forest creature throws George into a chain of outrageous events that allows him to find a way to be helpful after all.

Curious George lends a helping hand at the grand opening of a new toy store in town, but not everyone appreciates his efforts! George's enthusiasm delights shoppers but with each new toy he discovers and tries, the shopkeeper grows more worried. Will his monkey business be bad for business? Everyone’s favorite monkey finds a clever way to make the grand opening a grand success.

When Maizie sprouts a daisy on her head, she soon finds stardom. But will fane and fortune prove a substitute for friends and family?

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of dragonflies. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.

In this companion volume to "Yours Truly, Goldilocks," famous storybook characters exchange letters as they eagerly await Goldilocks's birthday party and the Three Little Pigs' housewarming.

From the white-spotted coats of newborn fawns to the seasonal regrowth of a buck’s antlers, discover the fascinating survival traits of the white-tailed deer. This nature guide explains how these graceful animals use their sharp senses and signal flags to stay safe in the wild forests of North America.

How giant is the giant squid? How do fish see in the darkness of the ocean floor? These questions and many more are answered in a nonfiction easy-reader.

Emma and Dixie are the very best of friends. Emma is always there for Dixie and Dixie is always there for Emma! So when Emma is having trouble at school with one of her classmates, Dixie is there to be by her friend's side. Even when Emma tells Dixie to leave, she tries to stay—by hiding in the janitor's closet! But when Dixie is found by someone other than Emma, Dixie gets the opportunity to teach everyone a lesson in friendship.