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Gloria Rand's first book is based on a true story, and it moves along quickly and succinctly, vibrant watercolor illustrations show Salty for the sporty hero he is".--Publishers Weekly. Full color.

Colors, feelings, images, and words jostle and bounce off one another in this lively, full-color picture book, creating as much fun as any box of crayons has ever had. Full color.

A fascinating look at the life cycle of the giant saguro cactus and its place in the desert ecosystem."--"Booklist." Full color. Parents' Choice Picture book Award.

Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Collier discovers the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of a little boy. Full-color illustrations.

Although she sees them safely to the cellar as a tornado approaches, Mama has to leave Lucille and Natt and go help an elderly neighbor. Lucille must comfort Natt throughout the terrifying experience. Full color.

Here are some of the incredible kid inventions you can read about in "Brainstorm!" Earmuffs (1873)Colored car wax (1991)Electronic television (1927)The Popsicle (1905)Flippers and swimming paddles (1718)The Atomic Simulator (1977)A tack-making machine (1806)The resealable cereal box (1946)

Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is something particularly fishy about this old lady. Beautiful illustrations in this story capture the scenery and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest.

This Newbery Honor Book and ALA Notable Book tells the story of nine-year-old Piri, who is visiting her grandmother in the Ukrainian countryside. When World War II breaks out, Piri is unable to return to her family in Hungary.

Deep, dark pictures of a windy, cloudy, spooky night provide the appropriate atmosphere for this tantalizingly told story-poem about a brother and sister who are sent out at night to fetch a pail of milk . . . A splendid selection for Halloween".--Booklist. Full color.

Who will win the girls' basketball championship? Readers find out in this book, "a bright and cheery choice for reading aloud to budding basketball enthusiasts" ("School Library Journal"). Color illustrations.

The story of the clean-up of Prince William Sound after the oil spill. "This straightforward story stresses the importance of community involvement as volunteers work together to repair the damage done. . . . Vibrant watercolors capture both the horror of the pudding-like oil and the beauty of the unscathed northern landscape".--School Library Journal.

This colorfully illustrated book shows how a penguin in Antarctica grows from an egg that has been laid by his mother, the emperor, and cared for by his father, into adulthood. Stunning collages and clear, evocative text capture the beauty and drama of the icy Antarctic world and one of its most fascinating inhabitants.

Children learn to graph as they follow the growth of an orphaned Siberian tiger cub.A Siberian tiger cub born at the Denver Zoo is orphaned when he is just a few weeks old. At first T. J. refuses to eat his new food, and it requires the full attention of the zoo staff to ensure that he grows into a huge, beautiful, and very healthy tiger.Through photographs, narrative, and graphs, young readers follow T.J. as he grows from a tiny newborn into ...

In Renaissance Florence, thirteen-year-old apprentice Arduino's dreams of being a painter are challenged after he discovers the extreme measures the Maestro Cosimo di Forlc will take in the name of jealousy. Arduino faces a decision that could cost him his only chance to realize his life's dream.

The Light Princess"--the princess who "lost her gravity"--has been essential fiction for several generations of children. This new edition is a companion volume (same page size, similar design) to our edition of "The Golden Key, " of which" Publishers' Weekly" said: "Maurice Sendak lights the way through MacDonald's Kingdom with the most mystical, the most poetic pictures of his distinguished career." Now Sendak has made the pictures "The Ligh...

Fifteen-year-old Simon Green has just completed the third grade (for the fourth time) when Miss Rogers tells him it's time he made his way in the world of 1860. Simon may not be book-smart, but he hatches a plan that could make him a fortune. He intends to herd one thousand turkeys from Missouri to Denver, where meat is scarce and fetches a high price. Bankrolled by Miss Rogers and accompanied by a loyal drover and his dog, four mules, and a w...

Max and his sidekick, Gordy, try various get-rich-quick schemes only to be outdone each time by smart-aleck Austin Healy. Peppy dialogue and a fast-moving plot make this easy chapter book a reassuring choice for newly independent readers.

An inclusive, multicultural portrait of a thrilling day in the completion of America's first transcontinental railroad. "In her well-researched text, Fraser incorporates fascinating detail . . . while honestly addressing the prejudice faced by Chinese laborers".--Kirkus. Full color.

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Inspired by events in her own backyard, award-winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming creates a poignant yet hopeful portrait of our disappearing natural environment. Includes an informative bibliography for budding environmentalists and suggests various projects that families can do together. Full color.