The story of Fedja the frog, her attempts to fly, and how her pride nearly costs the frog her life.
Some loud, disrespectful frogs need a king to teach them to be kind and courteous to others. After mistaking a rock as their ruler, they learn that the crocodile Mamba, with its sharp teeth and swishing tail, was their true king.
Readers learn how one child can make a difference when a young boy saves a village by plugging a hole in a dike with his finger.
Bouki mistakes an old man for a fortune teller, and gets fooled in this favorite folktale from Haiti.
This book lets readers crawl into the amazing world of annelids. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common annelids such as earthworms and leeches and get up-close-and-personal with their burrowing behaviors, molting process, and ecological significance.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of echinoderms. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common echinoderms such as starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, and get up-close-and-personal with their unique abilities, regenerative powers, and ocean habitats.
This book introduces readers to the microscopic world of Earth's tiniest invertebrates. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about roundworms and tardigrades, and get up-close-and-personal with their incredible resilience, adaptive abilities, and unique characteristics.
This book lets readers crawl into the amazing world of mollusks. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common mollusks such as snails, clams, and octopuses, and get up-close-and-personal with their burrowing behaviors, reproduction process, and ecological significance.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of cnidarians. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common cnidarians such as jellyfish, coral, and sea anemones, and get up-close-and-personal with their anatomy, stinging cells, and symbiotic relationships.
This book lets readers dive into the amazing world of marine invertebrates. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, and get up-close-and-personal with the role of shells and the unique locomotion methods of these cool creatures.
This book introduces readers to the amazing world of insects, including their vast diversity and many unique characteristics. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about common insects such as butterflies, ants, and grasshoppers.
This book introduces readers to the amazing world of arachnids. Young readers will enjoy fun facts about spiders, scorpions, and ticks, as well as fascinating information about spider silk, web-building, and how arachnids hunt.
This book introduces the holiday of Thanksgiving, its origins, and explains how the turkey came to be a symbol of the day.
This book introduces the origin of Halloween and the meaning behind jack-o-lanterns as well as other customs connected to this holiday. This book also discusses the cultivation and additional uses of pumpkins.
This book introduces the tiny green plants known as shamrocks, and explains the customs and origins of St. Patrick's Day as well as how the shamrock became the national symbol of Ireland.
This book introduces the significance of the Fourth of July holiday and the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks.
This book introduces the holiday of Easter and explains how bunnies and eggs came to be symbols of the day.
A simple book describing the origin and the significance of using evergreen trees at Christmastime, how they are grown, cut, and shipped, how to chose a good tree, and how to care for it.
School has never been so exciting! Kid-friendly photographs and comprehensive diagrams teach young readers various ASL signs for objects around the classroom, along with the Spanish equivalents.
Jump into the jazzy world of Acoustic Rooster! New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander takes young readers on a bebopping romp through the alphabet with Acoustic Rooster and his bandmates: Ella Finchgerald, Mules Davis, and Duck Ellington.
Discover the world of Kwame Alexander's Acoustic Rooster! The New York Times bestselling author tells Acoustic Rooster's story through lyrical, jazzy text--perfect for young readers. Meet Acoustic Rooster and his friends, Ella Finchgerald, Mules Davis, and Duck Ellington, as they perform in the big barnyard band competition.
Yasi and her best friend Mina love playing under the pomegranate tree in the courtyard of their apartment building in Tehran. When the air sirens start howling, the girls rush to their homes to safety. Yasi doesn't understand the war with Iraq, but she knows it isn't good. The girls reunite in the morning, but Yasi lets her friend know her family has decided to move to the United States. Mina wishes they could go too. When the girls part, Mina gives Yasi a special gift to help her remember their friendship, their tree, and Tehran.
When two siblings head outdoors on a nighttime hike, they experience the awe-inspiring wonders that take place in the natural world when most people are sleeping. From the night sky with its glorious celestial displays to the nocturnal insects and animals that only venture out in the dark, there's an abundance of activity going on once the sun goes down and the stars come out. Tree frogs chirp their throaty songs, bats soar after buzzing mosquitoes, and a Luna moth flutters on its angel-like wings. But finally, it's time to head back home to a cozy bed, and dream of the next night's outdoor adventure.
The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, ushering in the start of summer. On the night before the Dragon Boat Festival, a young boy asks his grandfather how the dragon boat races first began. His grandfather tells him that legend has it that the races started in the ancient time of the Dragon King, when every lake and river had a guardian dragon.
For Jasper, life as a sasquatch isn't too bad. He has a nice house in the woods where he lives alone. Just the way he likes it. Being around other animals can be a little stressful. So Jasper keeps to himself, and life is good, even if some days are a bit lonely. To keep himself busy, Jasper decides to grow a turnip garden. It's hard work but it's very satisfying. With caretaking, the garden should yield a bountiful crop of yummy turnips. But one morning, just as the turnips are almost ready for harvest . . . disaster! Hungry deer have swooped in to eat Jasper's garden!
