Lucy's frisky little puppy, Finn, gets into one scrape after another as Lucy and her family travel westward to Oregon by wagon train in 1843.

Filled with suspense, romance, and historical detail, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations.

Ann doesn't think she is very good at sports. Will she have any fun at her school's Sports Day? There's only one way to find out--she'll have to try her best!

"Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get readers into nonfiction".--Booklist.

In the third book of the American history cluster, Jack and Annie are whisked to a midwestern prairie in the 1870's where they visit a school, learn about pioneer life and run from a twister. Illustrations.

"When nobody is available to play, imaginative Ty is undeterred. After all, an empty box always has potential to be something more! Beautiful storytelling with family at its core."

Ty and his dad can go anywhere with a little imagination. And since the weather is perfect for a trip to the beach, they head to their backyard where sand and surf await. This is a beautiful but simple book that shows the power of imagination and the love of a family.

"The frustration of failure gives way to the help of a new friend, leading to a fun day filled with imagination. An award-winning book!"

Developing readers can have fun while learning with these Green Light Readers, featuring short sentences, creative stories, and simple dialogue. Illustrations.

It is a quiet day on an island. Then suddenly a mountain blows its top! It is a volcano. How does it start? What happens next? Read this amazing book and find out.

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.

A laugh-outloud journey through counting as two squirrels find and "store" nuts. Even with sparse text, the author presents two well-defined and likable characters. You readers will want more of these nut-crazed rodents and their antics!

Photographs completely engage readers with shots of creatures so unusual in design. Descriptive text creates a compelling case for camouflage and oddity as intentional and critical for survival. An intriguing topic for young readers.

Gil the ant thinks all of his friends have forgotten his special day! Have they, or are they planning a special surprise?

This makes the complex digestion process accessible for early readers through simple illustrations and methodic presentation of important details. Concepts layer throughout to eventually convey a bigger picture that makes sense and becomes practical for understanding health and wellness.

Text and illustration combine to provide an engaging look at the characteristics and causes of blizzards.

Why does a magnet pick up a paper clip but not a leaf or a penny? How can the whole world be a magnet? Follow the step-by-step instructions about how to make your own magnet, and then find out for yourself what makes a magnet!

The veteran science team of Branley and Kelley lets readers see what they would experience if they could walk on the moon. The "Find Out More" page show readers how to make their own moon crater and try other moon activities. Color illustrations.

A simple story of discovery and unexpected friendship.