Beautiful free verse tells a story, both from individual perspectives and in general, that is punctuated with moving mixed-media illustrations. An unforgettable reading experience based on the experience of the author and her family.

Some days you just wake up crabby! This is the story of one very crabby bug and the way his friends’ kindness helped change his attitude. Full of great teaching points, this books begs readers to think deeply and ask questions; those opportunities turn a simple story into an enjoyable opportunity to learn an important life lesson from a ladybug!

Driven by an overwhelming sense of faith, direction, and conviction, Harriet Tubman risked her life repeatedly for the causes of freedom and equality. An amazing life beautifully captured in this biography for developing readers.

"Harry, a shaggy white dog with black spots, hated baths so much that one day he buried the scrubbing brush in the backyard, ran away from home, and had a wonderful day. Drawings full of action and humor."--"The Horn Book."

Old friends, new adventures!Henry Huggins is saving up for the bicycle of his dreams, but his plans to earn money don't quite work out as he'd hoped. From selling bubble gum on the playground to helping out with his friend Scooter's paper route, everything Henry tries seems to lead to trouble. Luckily, Henry's neighborhood friend Beezus Quimby is ready to step in and lend a hand.

A clubhouse of their own. . .Henry Huggins and his friends Robert and Murph have been working hard in whatever free time they can find to build a clubhouse of their very own--one in which they can be safe from neighborhood pest Ramona Quimby. But Ramona not only refuses to pay attention to the phrase No Girls Allowed, she almost ruins Henry's paper route--and his newspaper career!

Henry Huggins, paper boy!Henry Huggins feels he's ready for a paper route of his own--but the newspaper won't hire him because he's too young. Luckily there's a lot happening on Klickitat Street to distract Henry while he waits for his birthday to come around: a box of mischievous kittens, a new boy with a robot, and, as always, the irrepressible Ramona Quimby . . . who just may get Henry the pape ...

The hard-hitting plot creates suspense and action that will appeal to reluctant readers. NOTE: Sensitive readers may have difficulty with brief descriptions of organized dog-fighting. However, the book provides great opportunities to discuss problem-solving and decision-making.

Shetterly highlights an important segment in US History by focusing on four intelligent ladies whose skill earned them places in what is now NASA. Their acceptance into this program was blocked, at first, because misguided beliefs about their skin color and gender prohibited their participation. Context, setting, and a timeline of events is beautifully conveyed and displayed for readers to underst ...

This National Book Award-winning novel chronicles the story of a young Indian woman who dares to defy fate when she is forced into an arranged marriage.

Narnia ... where horses talk and hermits like company, where evil men turn into donkeys, where boys go into battle ... where the adventure begins. During the Golden Age of Narnia, when Peter is High King, a boy named Shasta discovers he is not the son of Arsheesh, the Calormene fisherman, and decides to run far away to the North -- to Narnia. When he is mistaken for another runaway, Shasta is led ...

What would you see from your front porch if your neighborhood suddenly looked as it did three hundred years ago? When the two girls who live at 107 Maple Street discover an ancient arrowhead and a broken china cup, they begin to wonder.

This carefully detailed presentation of how "fruit comes from flowers", from winter's snow-covered buds through pollination and growth to ripening and harvest.

Many birds travel thousands of miles each year, migrating between summer and winter homes. Just how they find their way back and forth, sometimes returning to the exact same nesting grounds each year, has puzzled ornithologists for years. Roma Gans details the many theories scientists have proposed to explain the mysteries of migration. Full color.

After complaining of job dissatisfaction, Puff (a caboose) gets to trade positions with Huff (the engine) for a day. But soon enough, Puff realizes he is better designed for the job he is used to. Soft illustrations and brief thoughts throughout make this a clear and manageable read for the very young.

Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon teams up with the Smithsonian Institution for a new, updated edition of his book about these immense and devastating storms. Full color.

In this fourth Science Play book, Cobb explains the weighty subject of gravity with such ease that even the youngest kids will understand. Full color.

Is there only one type of veterinarian? Gentle illustrations envelop the story in wonder and discovery as a young boy who is allergic to cats learns he has many options.

A perfect introduction to causes and effects in a most humorous way. Dog is full of energy and ideas, so when one request is granted, he gets an idea for another, which of course leads to another. Sparse text enable processing of humorous actions and anticipating what Dog might do next. A perfect read aloud.

"If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. When you give him the milk, he'll probably ask you for a straw. . . ". So begins this delightful story about an energetic mouse and an accommodating little boy. Full-color illustrations.