Kadir Nelson, acclaimed author of Baby Bear and winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity.With spare text and breathtaking oil paintings, If You Plant a Seed demonstrates not only the …
Reinforce your seventh-grader’s scientific understanding with Spectrum Science. Your child will strengthen scientific inquiry skills while delving into such varied topics as homeostasis, migration, cloning, and acid rain. Spectrum(R) Science develops your child’s science literacy with a variety of fascinating facts! Ideal for introducing and reviewing key science concepts, Spectrum Science explores topics in natural, earth, life, and …
From the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George! comes a funny, strikingly illustrated story of best-laid plans — and the secret to attracting the birdie.Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! “Hello birdie,” waves one. “Shh! We have a plan,” hush the others. They …
Gripping true stories of real kids who have survived horrifying disasters from the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series!The author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series brings us four more harrowing true stories of real kids in the midst of horrible disasters.From 14-year-old Joseph Dunn who was the lone survivor of the Shark …
Every book needs you to turn the pages. But not every book needs you to tap it, shake it, jiggle it, or even blow it a kiss. Innovative and timeless, Tap the Magic Tree asks you to help one lonely tree change with the seasons. Now that’s interactive—and magical!It begins with a bare brown tree. But tap that …
Explore the galaxies!Aliens, space ships, and constellations, oh my! Ride on a rocket ship to another galaxy with this stellar book. With The Everything Kids’ Astronomy Book, astronomers-in-training will learn:How galaxies like the Milky Way were built.Why the sun’s surface is 20,000-50,000-degrees Fahrenheit.Why the earth spins and how gravity works.What comets and asteroids are made of and how …
“Huge laughs and great science—the kind of smart, funny stuff that makes Jon Scieszka a legend.” —Mac Barnett, author of Battle Bunny and The Terrible Two “I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing.” —Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Science fiction meets science fact! Frank …
The Eric Carle Mini Library: A Storybook Gift Set (The World of Eric Carle)
This padded box set of Eric Carle’s classic tales includes full-length mini editions of Rooster’s Off to See the World, Papa Please Get Me the Moon, Pancakes Pancakes, and A House for Hermit Crab. Each mini-book slips into a sleeve bound into a padded cover featuring Carle’s signature colors and patterns. The set ties together with two different …
Find what you’re looking for with Peterson Field Guides—their field-tested visual identification system is designed to help you differentiate thousands of unique species accurately every time. This field guide features detailed descriptions of 455 species of trees native to eastern North America, including the Midwest and the South. The 48 color plates, 11 black-and-white plates, and 26 …
Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse recreates the body and soul-renewing experience of a summer downpour after a sweltering city heat …