Narnia ... where anything can happen (and most often does) ... and where the adventure begins. The Dawn Treader is the first ship Narnia has seen in centuries. King Caspian has built it for his voyage to find the seven lords. Good men whom his evil uncle Miraz banished when he usurped the throne. The joinery takes Edmund, Lucy, their cousin Eustace, and Caspian to the Eastern Islands, beyond the S ...

What do a fawn and a hermit crab have in common? They both use camouflage to hide from their enemies. Young readers discover how some animals can virtually disappear into their surroundings. Full color.

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.

Can you make an ice cube disappear? Put it on a hot sidewalk. It melts into water and then vanishes! The ice cube changes from solid to liquid to gas. This Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating exploration of the three states of matter.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book features rich vocabulary and uses simple, fun diagrams to explain the differe ...

What makes a shell like a house?A house is a home for you, a nest is a home for a bird, and a cave is a home for a bear. But for some animals a shell is a home. Snails and turtles and crabs and clams all have shells that act as their homes and protect them from harm. In this book you'll learn all about these and other crustaceous creatures, for whom a shell is just the right sort of home.

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.

WeatherWill it be warm or cold?Should we wear shorts or pants?Shoes or boots?Read and find out why the weather is so difficult to predict.

A simple story of discovery and unexpected friendship.

An eight-year-old girl accompanies her grandmother on a singing tour of the segregated South, both of them knowing that Grandmama's songs have the power to bring people together. Full color.

Virtuoso wordplay, irresistible rhythm, and laugh-out-loud humor abound in the first picture book by the one and only "Weird Al" Yankovic. This unbridled celebration of creativity and possibility invites readers of all ages to consider afresh what they want to be when they grow up. Full color.

The farmer was very fond of his old brown hat. But then the wind came and blew the hat away. As fast as the farmer ran, the wind carried the hat even faster. Would the farmer ever find it? Four-color illustrations.

Simple text and appealing animal characters make this enchanting story perfect for this very first reader for beginners. Full color.

Why do leaves turn from green to gold?It's fall! The leaves are changing color. This book explains the magical process of how leaves change their color in autumn. Also included are simple activities and places to visit so that you can enjoy the fall foliage with your family.

Berger and Meisel reveal the mysteries behind the reflexes that happen in the human body, in this humorously illustrated introduction to the nervous system. Includes experiments. Full color.

This illustrated book explains how earthworms eat, move and reproduce, and how they help plants to grow. Full color.

Using her characteristically thorough and animated words and pictures and quotations from Shakespeare's plays, Aliki has created a five-act masterpiece that is the definitive introduction to the playwright and his world.

While maneuvering his sailboat through the narrow channels between offshore islands, Tony suddenly loses his sense of direction and becomes involved in a daring hunt for a 200-year-old shipwreck.

Mia loves playing soccer until she has trouble scoring a goal when her team is about to lose. Before she can lose, she quits. Fed up with her attitude, Mia's brothers and sisters will not let her play with them anymore. This motivating story from America's soccer champion shows kids that winners never quit. Full color.