Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America's first president.

Silly Sara spills and slips and trips! Sara is sick of being silly, so she decides to become Super Sara in this beginning phonics reader that promotes word recognition through rhyme.

Pal is a pup who's a bit on the quiet side. But after some gentle prodding and encouragement from a few "talkative" friends, the pup finds the courage to speak up and take his final bow-wow!

In his own folksy voice, Johnny Appleseed tells his story to a couple of entranced children. Illustrations.

Jack and Jill and big dog Bill go sledding one snowy winter day. When big dog Bill notices a rabbit on the hill, mayhem ensues. This fun phonics reader helps early readers with the use of alliteration and rhyming.

For centuries, sailors have handed down stories of the giant squid. Does this undersea animal live up to its legendary size? This beginning reader answers this and other questions about the myths surrounding the creature. Illustrations.

A little mouse zooms about changing letters--for example, substituting P for C to change a Cup into a Pup. A beginning reader rhyming extravaganza that emphasizes initial sound substitution.

Beginning readers will dive right into this simple, Step 2 nonfiction book about one of the most unique animals on earth. Full color, .

Helicopters are amazing machines that go places and do things that other vehicles cannot. Readers will love learning about the many daring jobs and rescues they undertake every day.

This book offers readers a bug s-eye view into the strange and fascinating world of carnivorous plants. From the jaws of the Venus flytrap to the pretty sundew plant whose delicate tentacles entrap its prey, the unique anatomy and behaviors of meat-eating plants are detailed with clear, engaging text and art."

Batter up! It's 1919 and baseball is in trouble! All across the country, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America's national pastime. It's up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and save baseball! Can he do it, or will he strike out?

Tells more of the story than just the invention of the telephone. A fun read that presents its subject as fully human.

DOGERELLA SPENDS HER days scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters. At night, she dreams of a home where she is loved. In a nearby castle lives Bea, a sweet, slightly spoiled princess whose fondest wish is for a loyal pet to call her own. A dog's dream and a princess's wish come true in this funny fairy tale.

It's picture day at the dog park. But before the first photo can be taken, an exuberant pack of pups needs a bit of grooming. So they're off to Shampoodle, the local pet salon, where the eager dogs simply cannot sit still. Full color.

Francis Scott Key was so inspired by what he saw at the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, he was led to write a poem that would become America's national anthem. Full color.

Rocket needs 100 items for the big celebration, so getting some help from Squirrel seems like a good idea—at least until they start collecting acorns. Great fun conetered around an annual common school celebration.

More than 20 years after Apollo 11 blasted off on the longest, most famous trip ever, Judy Donnelly captures all the thrills and danger of that first voyage to the moon.

When Dog wakes up early, in the middle of the night, he launches all the other farm animals in a worried search for the missing sun.