Young athlete realizes that having the best players accomplishes little without authentic teamwork. Great for soccer fans and reluctant readers!

It is circa 2600 B.C. in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, and Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. Alone in a strange city, the siblings must put aside old resentments to survive.

When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate the school's mock election. But soon, she realizes that she has entered a tough race. Full color.

Large watercolor illustrations warmly portray Helen Keller—overcomer, speaker, and briefly, actress. This reading experience highlights Annie Sullivan's belief in Helen's potential, and Helen's increasing connections that strengthened her mind and ambition. Readers sense the importance of pushing beyond difficult limits. Large-print quotes give voice to Helen's dogged determination that hig ...

A delightful celebration of family and love, this sweet story is one to be treasured. As the story progresses readers get a unique perspective on all the things a boy loves about his grandpa. This telling beautifully displays the power of relationships and the joy that love and loyalty bring. It begs readers to share personal connections and stop and appreciate the important people who add meaning ...

Illustrations, full of life, cleverly portray the essence of Spring's arrival. While the rhyming text describes the many faces of March's lion, energetic illustrations depict them perfectly. A perfect book to use for personification.

In this "Publishers Weekly" Best Book of the Year, Iris hates her new neighborhood in the country until she discovers a treehouse--and maybe a new best friend. Full color.

Walter's favorite cousin Howie doesn't turn out to be so great after all in this poignant easy reader starring best friends Iris and Walter. Full color.

The year is 1942, and Norway is under Nazi occupation. Twelve-year-old Marit has decided to take action, despite her grandfather's warnings. But will her plan work? Can she really complete her part of this secret code? And even if she can, would it make any difference to the Resistance?As this novel reveals what Norwegian people did to preserve their dignity and freedoms, it uncovers a startling s ...

Join Mama and Buddy Bear's stroll through the seasons as they examine the development of leaves on their favorite trees. In early spring, Buddy wonders when the leaves will emerge from their buds and blossom into the wonderful shapes he and Mama like to collect in the summer months. Mama, a treasure trove of tree facts, shares Buddy's love of leaves and encourages him to use his eyes and hands to ...

Sharing is so hard, especially when you are being asked to share the things most special to you! This story is a lesson in learning to find common ground and to respect the feelings of others even when it means sacrificing the opportunity to get your own way. An honest portrayal of the struggle and sweet success of learning to share, this is a story with a lesson for readers of all ages.

When Justin loses the special hat his grandmother made for him, he looks everywhere he can think of to find it. Everywhere, that is, except the lost and found. Mr. Rumkowsky, the old school custodian, is the keeper of all the lost and found items, and everyone is afraid of him, including Justin.

"One overly optimistic, and one overly grumpy, but friends nonetheless. When a beach trip is suggested (and one character reluctantly relents), supplies must be gathered. Too many supplies, however, can slow you down, and the bus waits for no-one. Great fun with lovable characters—even the grumpy one."

A witty, determined Marty compels readers to join her quest: to win the school’s “Save the Earth” science contest award. Author, Kate Messner masterfully grows and develops Marty’s character, showing readers that reaching a goal requires patience and determination; while it lacks the glamor and excitement of the beginning and end, the middle is where the most important wo ...

How do you draw a playful daddy? Or a smelly dog? For any kid who's ever been asked to draw a picture of your family, here's an unusual and much more fun take on the project! Using objects to represent personality traits, acclaimed illustrator Hanoch Piven creates simple and funny portraits that perfectly describe all the members of one girl's family. Children of all ages will be inspired to make ...

In her chapter book debut, Nancy Clancy must find the culprit after a prized possession at school goes missing. Illustrations.

Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weat ...

The complex development of rock is carefully explained, starting with common experience and gradually introducing difficult concepts through clearly illustrated graphics and detailed photographs. Bright, colorful design offers a fresh, enjoyable learning experience.

Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Olympic-class passenger liner's ill-fated journey, this title is replete with brilliant photographs and exclusive in-depth coverage including Bob Ballard's 1985 discovery. Illustrations.

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.