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An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests A subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels--all the way to California to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed with interesting and accurate information about these great natural wonders, Jason Chin's first book is innovative nonfic...

A little girl ponders what the future holds, steadfast in her determination to find out for herself. Fitzpatrick's gorgeous landscapes and the briefest of text speak to the power of imagination in one's lifelong journey toward tomorrow. Full color.

Oliver is an independent kitty. He has his run of the neighbourhood and looks at his animal friends with their fussing humans with pity. But when a freckle-faced girl moves into town, Oliver sees the opportunity to train a human to provide him with creature comforts. The real surprise comes when Oliver needs Freckles just as much as she needs him.

Caldecott Medalist Ed Emberley and his daughter Rebecca put a new twist on a classic tale and make the sky fall in an entirely new way, as crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky--and right into an eye-catching gatefold surprise. Full color.

Originally published in French in 3 volumes.

In the enclave, your scars set you apart, and the newly born will change the future. A stunning adventure brought to life by a memorable heroine, this dystopian debut will have YA readers racing all the way to the dramatic finish.

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Learn how to live green in this series from noted astronaut and environmentalist, Sally Ride that is dedicated to 3 of the Earth's main resources--air, energy, and water. Each volume describes how people use the Earth's resources and what can be done to protect them. Packed with full-color photographs and illustrations. Learn about developing technologies for recycling and desalinating water that are helping to bring clean water to people all ...

Wild Man Jack isn't easy to please--especially when Mama Jane serves him the one dish that he detests. Stead's call-and-response text and intricate collage art bring food phobia to an entirely new level of hilarity, in this sensational book for reading aloud. Full color.

Silvey asked more than 100 of the most respected and admired leaders in society this simple question: What children's book changed the way you see the world? Here, she shares their surprising, intriguing answers.

It's Bad Kitty's birthday and everyone is invited. Bad Kitty's second illustrated novel is packed with deadpan humor, rich tidbits of cat information--and even some suspense. Illustrations.

In this companion to her award-winning "Just a Minute, " Morales brings back Seor Calvera, the skeleton from Day of the Dead celebrations. This stunning picture book functions both as a Spanish alphabet book and an engaging story about finding a birthday gift for Grandma Beetle. Full color.

After Stanley Buggles inherits a house from an uncle he didn't know he had, he also inherits a mystery, some sinister new neighbors, and a summer of pirates, werewolves, and a strange house on an isolated island. Illustrations.

Bad Kitty is back and is forced to take a bath, in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. This time Kitty is at her worst in a riotous guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror and, hopefully, some soap. Illustrations.

Stanley is looking forward to a relaxing winter. Nothing could be weirder what he faced the summer before. Or at least that's what Stanley thinks. He has a lot to learn about Cramdon Rock, especially after he accidentally brings some dead pirates back to life. Illustrations.

Born as Arthur John Johnson in the southern state of Texas, Jack Johnson was one of the most renowned boxers of the twentieth century. Through hard work and persistence, he climbed the ranks, taking a swing and a jab and eventually busting the color barrier. As the first black man to win the Heavyweight Championship, there was more than a title on the line. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of this history-making bout (July 4, 191...

What did a dinosaur look like sitting on its eggs? With its glossary, easy-to-understand text, and full-color illustrations, "Born to Be Giants" shows readers how baby dinosaurs grew up to be giants. Full color.

In a spare and deceptively simple book, Seeger shows readers the same story with three different outcomes, each highlighting the possibility in possibilities. Full color.

For the first time in Board Book format-the 2003 Caldecott winner. "My friend Rabbit means well. But whatever he does, wherever he goes, trouble follows." When Mouse's airplane gets stuck in a tree, Rabbit enlists the help of all the neighborhood animals - large and small - to help get it out. Eric Rohmann's tale of toys, trouble, and friendship is illustrated with robust, expressive hand-colored prints--perfect for board book.

Born into a travelling gypsy family, young Django Reinhardt taught himself guitar at an early age. He was soon acclaimed as the "Gypsy Genius" and "Prodigy Boy, " but one day his world changed completely when a fire claimed the use of his fretting hand. Folks said Django would never play again, but with passion and perserverance he was soon setting the world's concert stages ablaze. Bonnie Christensen's gorgeous oil paintings and jazzy, syncop...