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 ...

With beautiful words and stunning illustrations, author/illustrator LaMarche tells the story of a boy who has an unexpectedly wonderful summer of discovery when he visits his grandmother. Full color.

In this sassy playground romp the irrepressible new kid dethrones the reigning recess bully by doing the unthinkable--she invites her to be her friend! Not only will kids relate to the all-too-common issue of bullying, but parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (achieved without adult intervention). Full-color illustrations.

A delightful murder?! Reading this book is like playing the board game, Clue. Readers feel like one of the Red House guests, drawn into searching for clues to solve the murder. Extremely well-written.

What can the peace-loving mice of Redwall Abbey do to defend themselves against a battle-seasoned army of rats? Teeming with riddles, humor, unforgettable characters, and high-bounding adventure, "Redwall" launched a series that has captured the world's attention.

Clements presents inspiring true stories about brave pets who save their masters' lives in this new series for the very youngest of readers. Carol and Ray adopt a homeless kitten, naming him Ringo. Later, Ringo saves their lives when he alerts them to a leaking gas pipe. Full-color illustrations.

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.

Readers can find out how these sea creatures, which have three-inch long teeth and can swim at 30 mph, live and survive in the sea. Illustrations.

From lightning to blizzards, learn all about the awesome power of super storms. Illustrations.

How different life is for seven-year-old Emma and her older brother, Zach, when their Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Elliot care for them while their parents are away. They don't know how to fix breakfast and have too many rules, but Emma is willing to teach them how to be parents.

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.

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out about SnakesSlithering, scaly, and sly--snakes are fascinating reptiles. They are also hunters. Find out how snakes survive in the wild, and how they capture their prey.

A little girl longs to see beyond the scary sights on the sidewalk and the angry scribbling in the halls of her building. When her teacher writes the word "beautiful" on the blackboard, the girl decides to look for something beautiful in her neighborhood. A "Parents" Magazine Best Book. Full-color illustrations.

Magic Tree House Books have a combination of facts and adventure that is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers. In this newest story, Jack and Annie are whisked back to Elizabethan England where they meet the Bard of Avon himself, William Shakespeare, and luckily for them he is desperate for two small actors for his latest play.

In the fifth book in this endearing series, it's time for the cousins to leave Aunt Lucy's little blue house, so they plan a summer party to say good-bye in a fun way. Full-color illustrations.

Award-winning author Warren combines haunting photographs from World War II concentration camps with the inspiring words of Jack Mandelbaum to tell the powerful true story of a boy becoming a man during the Holocaust.

Although it existed for only a year and a half, the Pony Express remains an enduring symbol of the bold, adventurous character of the old West. With her inimitable ability to bring the past to life, the author captures the spirit of the brave riders and ponies who became a legendary chapter in American history. Full-color illustrations.

Out of school for the summer, Wesley decides start his own "civilization" in a garden. As Wesley experiments, he finds the plant grown from an unknown seed provides food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation. Illustrations.

The first volume of Lloyd Alexander's classic "Westmark" trilogy finds a printer's apprentice on the road with a traveling show. Performing feats that astound and amaze, he and his friends fall into a trap set by Chief Minister Cabbarus, who is determined to wrest power from the grief-stricken king.

""What does the sky say?" a child asks.What does it say on a winter day, or on a Saturday night, or when the rain beats on its chest, or its mouth is full of moon?A child watches the sky in changing seasons and in all kinds of weather and learns to listen to its voice.In "What Does the Sky Say? author Nancy White Carlstrom's imaginative and poetic text encourages all readers, both very young and o ...