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A nighttime rainstorm sends Pip Squeak scrambling to catch the drips pouring through his leaky roof. But the drops just won't stop, and soon it's wetter inside the house than out! Full-color illustrations. AUTHOR
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Knock. Knock. Knock!Someone's outside the door. . . .But who?Meet Max-- a duck for all seasons. AUTHOR
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Thoughtfulness can overcome many things, even the cold! Fun characters in a story beginning readers will love!
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Why don't ducks get wet? Ducks dip and dive, but they stay dry because they spread oil over their feathers to make them waterproof. Learn more inside and get to know different kinda of ducks.Have you ever wondered how ducks spend the whole day in the water and never get wet? Did you know that they can dive 100 feet deep, and still come up dry? Meet ten different kinds of ducks in this classic text ... AUTHOR
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Everyone's favorite bestselling duck makes his I Can Read! debut. AUTHOR
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Max wants to feel needed, but no one wants his help with anything. Then his aunts show up for a visit--and they need his help with everything. Between making their snacks, running their baths, fixing their appliances, and preparing their beds, Max is exhausted. Will they ever leave so Max can get back to relaxing? AUTHOR
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"In this (Level 3) I Can Read book, Turner takes a sad episode in history (the Great Depression) and fashions it into a story that has depth as well as drama. . . . Realistic, nicely executed illustrations decorate every page".--"ALA Booklist". Full color. AUTHOR
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Read and find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces--the earthquake. Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake! Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you. AUTHOR
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Ellen Tebbits has a secret that she'll never share with anyone. That is, until she meets Austine--and discovers that Austine has the same secret! Soon the girls are best friends who do everything together--attending dance class, horseback riding, and dodging pesky Otis Spofford. But then Ellen does something terrible, and now Austine isn't speaking to her. Will Ellen be able to prove how sorry she ... AUTHOR
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McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter. --Publishers WeeklyElmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him!If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? David McKee's comical fable about everyone's favorite pat ... AUTHOR
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Under arrest! The words came as a shock to young Esther Rudomin, Polish citizen. Because of their Jewish heritage and Father's business success, Esther's family faced certain deportment to Siberia. This sobering tale of a family torn from their homeland, from close relatives, and eventually from one another, paints a vivid picture of grim determination to survive against overwhelming odds. The Sib ... AUTHOR
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Different forms of energy are explained in this simple, fun activity book that encourages budding scientists to conduct their own experiments. Full-color illustrations. AUTHOR
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When Henry's mom limits his bike-riding exploration to around the block, he assumes he's in for a boring ride. However, the action he sees—conveyed through rich verb use and energetic illustrations—transforms his ride into an exciting adventure. Enticing for very young readers. AUTHOR
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In her chapter book debut, Nancy Clancy must find the culprit when a prized possession goes missing at school. Illustrations. AUTHOR
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Brimming with rich vocabulary, Nancy's retells her friends new-glasses adventure first with admiration and then wistful jealousy. However, her mom's creative solution quickly offers a perfect antidote. Illustration burst with vibrant, contagious energy. AUTHOR
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After experiencing racist bullying on her school bus and racist vandalism in her middle school, Junie and her friends of color create a club and plan a school-wide assembly to address the racist issue. Junie’s part is creating a video for the program. She also decides to record her Korean grandparents about their experiences with oppression at the same age. Amid the beginnings of the Korean War ... AUTHOR
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Pickles is a young cat with big paws and big plans. But all he can find to do is chase other cats, until he is adopted by the local firehouse.Knowing that this is his chance to do big things, Pickles works hard to be a good fire cat. He learns to jump on a fire truck. He learns to help put out a fire, and he even helps out in a rescue! Beginning readers will cheer when Pickle's dream finally comes ... AUTHOR
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A young girl learns some interesting facts about fireflies from her grandfather. Originally published in 1963, this friendly introduction to fireflies explains how and why these curious beetles generate light, and describes the uses that some other cultures have found for firefly light.
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Based on the true story of the boy who flew in the Wright brothers' glider, this title is "a good introduction to the Wright Brothers from a child's point of view."--("Booklist"). Full-color illustrations. AUTHOR
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Did you know that lightning bolts can be over a mile long? Or that they may come from clouds that are ten miles high? Storms can be scary, but not if you know what causes them. Before the next thunderstorm, grab this book by veteran science team Franklyn Branley and True Kelley and learn what causes the flash, crash, rumble, and roll of thunderstorms!