Jake discovers hes a natural comedian and sets out to make the stone-faced new student teacher crack a smile--with disastrous results. Illustrations.

Absolutely delightful, this book with its familiar setting and scenario will be a hit with young readers.

Mrs. Snavin looked right past all those waving hands. She looked right at me and she smiled and said, I think I'll have Jake take it. Then Mrs. Snavin said, but be sure to hurry right back, Jake, because we're going to work on our number-line project, and you have to be my special computer helper, okay? And I could feel every kid in the class looking at me. They weren't saying anything. They weren ...

When James drops magic crystals by the peach tree, the toy peach starts growing. Before long, its as big as a house and contains a secret entranceway.

The Jossey-Bass Reader onthe Brain and Learning The potentials of brain science for education are indeed enormous. But realizing them requires building a new interdisciplinary science that explicitly links brain science and education . . . educators need to know about brain science, and scientists need to know about education. --Kurt Fischer and Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, from the Introduction Thi ...

NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber kick off a new, semi-autobiographical, middle-grade series with a story of teamwork, perseverance, family, and friendship.

It's a young bear's first autumn, and the falling leaves surprise him. Eventually, he gets sleepy and burrows into the fallen leaves for a long nap. When he wakes up, there are suddenly brand-new leaves all around. Full color.

Set in 1976 Georgia, this is the poignant story of Gabriel, a white boy who is afraid of everything; his best friend Frita, the only black girl in school; and the summer they learn to face down their fears.

""A gentle picture-book retelling with a slightly different twist. In this version

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

Don't miss the changes that both Greg and Maura have on each other. Great character development throughout the story's events.

This captivating, true story is full and adventure and alive with anticipation. It begs for discussion on setting a goal and working hard to achieve it. Exquisite word selection creates outstanding mental images while the story's pace enables readers to feel the character's experience, sensing the anticipation of each problem faced and the sheer joy of a goal achieved. This story also provides a g ...

This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America--and the world--forever.

Carol Dweck’s landmark book Mindset reveals the link between how we respond to failure and the effort we put into learning. A book every teacher, parent, and coach should read!

Mittens is a small, shy kitten in a big, new house. Will he find a place just for him?

First grader Harry and Mr. George Baker, an African-American jazz drummer, share a special bond revealed through Harry's descriptive, first-person observations. The biggest connection the two share is that they're both learning to read. Full color.

Mrs. Teaberry announces that she's starting a knitting club, and Mr. Putter is happy to help out. But disaster strikes when Tabby and Zeke want to pitch in, too: Mrs. Fitzwater's sweater completely unravels, and the whole afternoon ends up in quite a tangle.

Piggie knows just what Gerald likes, but he’s stymied when his best efforts to cheer Gerald fail. Maybe being present as a friend is the greatest antidote to sadness. Award-winning Mo Willems masterfully leaves out everything except what is essential to present a nugget of wisdom that both pleases and instructs.

When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind. Full color.

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.