The touching story of a school principal and the bully whose life he'll change, by beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Patricia Polacco. Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to leading nature walks. Everyone loves him . . . except for Eugene Esterhause. Mean Gene hates everyone who's different. He's a bully, a bad student, an ...

Mr. Lincoln, the principal, knows that "Mean Gene" isn't really bad--he's just repeating things he's heard at home. Can he find a way to get through to Eugene and show him that the differences between people are what make them special? Illustrations.

This picture book comprised of classroom portraits made out of such objects as pencils, a globe, and a magnifying glass encourages children to be creative and make their own object portraits. Full color.

Bestselling author Gloria Houston lovingly recounts the story of her great-aunt's quiet yet remarkable life. Born and raised in the Appalachian Mountains, Arizona spent her childhood dreaming of all the faraway places she would one day visit. Though she never did travel to those places, Arizona did become a teacher and helped generations of children craft their own dreams. Full color.

For María Isabel Salazar López, the hardest thing about being the new girl in school is that the teacher doesn't call her by her real name. We already have two Marías in this class, says her teacher. Why don't we call you Mary instead? But María Isabel has been named for her Papá's mother and for Chabela, her beloved Puerto Rican grandmother. Can she find a way to make her teacher see that if ...

Features everything kids crave in a novel—memorable characters, a villain intent on ruling the world, seemingly insurmountable challenges, puzzles and mysteries, secret codes and cryptic messages, narcoleptic heroes and hoodlums, and delightful plot twists.

A first-time novelist takes readers on a dazzling adventure that puts friends, family, and foe to the test, as four children go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children can complete. Illustrations.

Puzzles, games, and an irresistible sense of adventure highlight this sequel to "The Mysterious Benedict Society," in which the fabulous foursome is back with a new mission.

When her dog Rover is accused of tearing up Mrs. Ruston's tomato plants, Noelle investigates with her friend Todd and finds long yellow hairs that may point to the real culprit. B&W illustrations.

This Newbery Honor Book by acclaimed author Avi joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!In this thought-provoking examination of freedom, patriotism, and respect, ninth grader Philip Malloy is kept from joining the track team by his failing grades in English class. Convinced that the teacher just doesn't like him, Philip con ...

This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It is about embracing what's possible. And that the incredible is everywhere, and in everything--waiting to be known, discovered, recognized. This beautiful tale by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada and illustrator Elise Hurst encourages readers of all ages to slow down ...

A variety of wonderful photographs share the playful nature of these cubs as they explore, discover, and grow. Very informative and entertaining.

A variety of wonderful photographs share the playful nature of these cubs as they explore, discover, and grow. Very informative and entertaining.

Just as hola and bonjour express hello in different ways, fractions, decimals, and percents describe the same quantities in different ways. While it may sound simple, this basic math concept often baffles children. The straightforward text and photographic examples from everyday life in PIECE=PART=PORTION are a terrific boon to elementary school math students everywhere.

As one of the Amish, Esther feels she sticks out in her plain clothes at public school. She's terrified she may do what her brother did: run away and join the outside world. Illustrations.

The principal of Jill and Gwen's school is on the roof honoring his promise that he'd spend the day there if the kids read 1,000 books during their marathon. He's even planning to read the story Gwen wrote. But he's going to fall off the roof if he doesn't stop sneezing. Fletcher and his flea pal, Jasper, know that Gwen wouldn't trick the principal with sneezing powder just to make her story come ...

This is a fantastic way to "show not tell" how punctuation works. What would happen if punctuation took a vacation? Stories get unruly and time no longer make sense. In fact, communication gets a little unruly. Humorous punctuation postcards convey messages that resemble a punctuation mark's purpose, helping readers understand their proper use. Clever, animated, and a way to make learning fun.

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.

The hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate--Newbery Medal winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan, Crenshaw, and Wishtree--returns with a fresh new look from artist Brian Biggs and bonus material! When his classmates can't sit still for a big performance at school, Roscoe Riley takes matters into his own hands with a liberal dose of ...

Twelve-year-old Natalie has written a story her best friend says is good enough to publish. But how can two sixth graders conquer the tough world of children's publishing? Illustrations.