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Transcending its time and period, this moving and lyrical story, beautifully illustrated, explores the fear and hope of children in time of war. I am just a child. How can I be at war? It's 1918, and war is everywhere. John's father is fighting in the trenches...

A New York Times bestseller! The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets...

Can a relentlessly cheery Mouse wear down a party-pooping Bear? The unlikely pair are back in a droll, utterly charming tale that early readers will celebrate.Bear does not like birthdays. He doesn't like parties or balloons, cards or candles. In fact, Bear does not like anything to do with...

Originally published as: The rooster who set out to see the world.

Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Carried aloft by the autumn wind, the tiny seed, along with other bigger seeds, travels far over the world. the journey...

William Jennings Bryan is probably best remembered today for two rhetorical transactions: his The Cross of Gold acceptance speech, delivered at the 1896 Democratic national convention in Chicago, and his exchanges with Clarence Darrow in the 1925 Scopes Trial in Tennessee. But, as Donald Springen...

Amber Brown is excited about starting second grade, but she is also a little nervous. There is a new second grade teacher this year. The old second grade teacher was really nice and used to smile at Amber in the hall. What if the new one isnt as nice? What if she doesnt like Amber? As she sets...

Pete the Cat makes his I Can Read Comics debut! From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the very first I Can Read Comics Level One book in the Pete the Cat series!  In Pete the Cat: Making New Friends, Secret Agent Meow, also...

Here comes Surfer Dude! Gilbert and his family are going to the beach, and everyone's very excited. It seems like this is going to be a perfect day . . . until Lola is afraid of the water and Gilbert forgets his bathing suit! At the store, Gilbert finds a big bathing suit that says...

Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her friends visit the aquarium and are introduced to the concepts of density and buoyancy. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. ...

Every favorite character from Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books makes an appearance in this extended, riotously funny series crescendo. When Mercy Watson the pig goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar. The Watsons are inconsolable...

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5-8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive...

Izzie and her unusual pet make a big splash at the county fair in this punny easy reader comic from a beloved children's book illustrator and comics artist. Izzie can't wait to debut her pet at the county fair. While the other children have brought pigs or chickens, Izzie brought...

Dodsworth wanted adventure. He wanted to see the world. He especially wanted to visit New York City. What he didn't want was to be joined by a duck. A crazy duck. A duck that misbehaves. Young readers will laugh out loud at the duck's silly antics as Dodsworth has the unexpected adventure of his...

Dodsworth and his duck have just arrived in London via hot air balloon. There is so much to see! Double-decker buses! Palaces! Fog! But a crowded bus stop leads to a hilarious case of mistaken identity and . . . a lost duck. Time to call in Scotland...

Bo Tinseltail and friends welcome a new jackalope family to Sparklegrove Forest in the latest installment of this USA Today bestselling early chapter book series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly...

When nine-year-old Sarah and her little sister, Annie, set out on their way to school on January 12, 1888, they have no idea what their day will hold. The weather's so warm they go outside to play. Suddenly, the wind turns cold and begins to roar--it's a blizzard! The wind is so strong it rips...

To prove her worth as a potential queen, Princess Isabella and her beloved pony Penny embark on a quest for twelve precious jewels.

Marley loves to help his family, but sometimes Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie don't want his kind of help After a morning of slobbery wake-up calls, emptied-out dressers, and gobbled-up pancakes, Marley's family has had enough.When they put him in the backyard, Marley worries his family doesn...

This fun Level Two I Can Read book, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help, is based on Dan Gutman's My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million books! A.J. and Andrea are taking a class trip to the museum! Their museum guide has...

A new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman's My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million books! Mr. Cooper's class is having a talent show. But A.J. has a problem--he doesn't have a talent! What will he do when the big day comes Join A.J....

This title will introduce readers to the adorable and tough Adélie penguin. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

This title will introduce readers to the adorable and tough Adélie penguin. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

This title will introduce readers to the tough gentoo penguin. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

This title will introduce readers to the leopard seal. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5-8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive...

One small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader. When Trim trips over a napping dog, little does he know that soon he'll set sail and begin learning how to be a ship's...

Pinky and Rex continue to support each other, even through the worst of times! Readers will love this supportive duo! Rex is a terrible speller, and she's afraid she's going to embarrass herself in front of the whole class at today's spelling bee. Pinky, on the other hand, is a...

Guard your gumdrops! Lock up your licorice! A candy burglar is on the loose! Mr. Monroe made chocolate fudge. Will it be safe? Harold the dog and his fellow pets Howie and Chester stand guard to make sure. No one is going to steal the chocolate from under their noses! But...

Early readers will love joining best friends Pinky and Rex on their many adventures! Pinky and Rex are looking forward to a camping adventure with their dads. They'll hike in the woods and roast marshmallows over a campfire. But a thunderstorm has come along to ruin all their...

Rex's parents are adopting a baby, and Rex doesn't like the idea at all. Suppose her parents are so busy with the new baby they forget about her? So she comes up with a plan. If she can be the perfect big sister, her parents will have to pay attention to her. The trouble is, being the...

Pinky and Rex learn to say goodbye to their close neighbor and welcome a new one! Pinky's neighbor, Mrs. Morgan, is going to move. Sure, she used to be a mean old witch, but now she's a special friend to Pinky and Rex. They know they'll visit Mrs. Morgan often at her new...

Pinky and Rex is the perfect series for early readers learning to read and navigate friendships! Pinky really wants to be an actor and is sure he'll get the lead in the school play. Rex, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with being on stage. She's afraid she'll forget her...

Pinkalicious and and her friend Molly visit the beach and discover a riddle to solve. When Pinkalicious and Molly find a message in a bottle, the riddle inside sends them on a pinkatastic adventure! Will the pinktectives solve the mystery? From #1 New York Times bestselling author...

The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling classic picture book about a chimpanzee in a very bad mood--perfect for young children learning how to deal with confusing feelings. Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends are trick-or-treating on Halloween amid strange noises and mysterious smells. Along the way, they are reminded that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats. On the spookiest...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Everyone's favorite grump, Jim Panzee, star of the bestselling Grumpy Monkey series, has caught a bad case of spring fever and wakes up feeling very silly in this delightful new picture book. When Jim runs through the jungle laughing...

Everyone's favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious bedtime story about dealing with frustration when you don't get to do what you want! Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime? Jim Panzee certainly has. Jim is going to a slumber...

This early graphic novel chapter book based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is perfect for children who love the original picture books and are ready for the next step. Features hilarious dialogue, multiple panels per page, and a longer storyline to keep kids...

Everyone's favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious sequel about managing social anxiety and listening to your needs! Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and...

The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with another delightful picture book featuring a stubborn Jim Panzee who only wants to play all day and ignore everything else. Children and parents alike will relate to this silly book about procrastination. One...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Jim Panzee, our favorite grumpy monkey, is feeling like quite the Scrooge this holiday season! It's Christmas time in the jungle, and Jim just can't get into the holiday spirit. Then Jim eats a "festive" green banana that makes him...

Opposites attract. Acclaimed author Kathryn Lasky explores the nature of friendship in three delightful stories for beginning readers. Creative, impulsive Poodle and loyal, dependable Hound are an unexpected pair. Together they star gaze, plant a garden and prove that two very different...

Meet Tugg and Teeny. Best friends since... well, forever! Tugg (a gorilla) and Teeny (a monkey) live together in their jungle neighborhood, Sidekick Thicket. As opposite as night and day, the two friends work and play together, each helping the other face life's challenges. Lively, impulsive...

Meet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family. The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest...

Barkus is back! With new tricks. New friends. And lots more fun. Praise for Barkus: "Fans will be begging for more."-The Horn Book Magazine "The charm is infectious."--The New York Times "Will appeal to fans of the Henry and Mudge series as well as...

In these two stories, George and Martha are enjoying a fine day that is filled with surprises. Story Number One: The Big Scare George scares Martha but wonders when Martha will return the favor. Story Number Two: The Amusement Park Martha finds the...

Little Critter is going on a class trip There isn't a dull moment when Little Critter(R) and his classmates go on a trip to the Sea Park They see and learn about exciting and strange sea creatures--from crabs and octopuses to whales and sharks. A day at the Sea Park proves to be full of fun...

Our favorite Plaza resident goes on an adventure to the zoo! Eloise just loves, loves, loves animals--and she also loves, loves, loves going to the zoo! Join Eloise and Nanny as they sketch koalas, search for black bears, and sing to baby chimpanzees in their latest adventure...

Read all about it! Amy Namey is chasing a news story in this Judy Moody® story for newly independent readers. Amy Namey, Ace Reporter, is on the hunt for a good news story. But not a lot happens in the town of Frog Neck Lake. So what's a budding reporter to do? Team up with Judy...

Abracadabra! Kalamazoo! Rocky and Judy astound and amaze in the Greatest Backyard Magic Show on Earth! Rocky is perfecting the tricks for his magic show when Judy Moody offers to be his assistant. Rocky agrees, but it turns out that Judy -- or Stella the Spectacular...

Texas 2 x 2 List The Nature Generation's 2025 Green Earth Book Award Short List Discover how both outdoor and indoor farms sustainably grow the food we eat throughout the year in this vibrant, rhyming picture book. Outdoor farm, tractors toil.<...

Here kitty, kitty! Would you like to hear a story? Here is a chance to cozy up with your cat and treat her to three new stories written just for felines. If your cat likes to wake up early-very early-then she'll think this book is the cat's meow. Sara Swan Miller and True Kelley, author and...

The Milo & Jazz Mysteries stars two kid detectives-in-training who use STEM problem-solving skills as they race to unravel cases and save the day! Perfect for fans of Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen and Nate the Great. When it's time to dig up the town time...

The Milo & Jazz Mysteries stars two kid detectives-in-training who use STEM problem-solving skills as they race to unravel cases and save the day! Perfect for fans of Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen and Nate the Great. Campaign mania hits Westview when Jazz...

The Milo & Jazz Mysteries stars two kid detectives-in-training who use STEM problem-solving skills as they race to unravel cases and save the day! Perfect for fans of Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen and Nate the Great. A jewelry store is robbed. A diamond...

The Milo & Jazz Mysteries stars two kid detectives-in-training who use STEM problem-solving skills as they race to unravel cases and save the day! Perfect for fans of Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen and Nate the Great. Someone stole $100 from a locked cashbox....

The Milo & Jazz Mysteries stars two kid detectives-in-training who use STEM problem-solving skills as they race to unravel cases and save the day! Perfect for fans of Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen and Nate the Great. Who would want to harm an adorable pet...

The Milo & Jazz Mysteries stars two kid detectives-in-training who use STEM problem-solving skills as they race to unravel cases and save the day! Perfect for fans of Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen and Nate the Great. When teen idol Starr Silveira comes to...

This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Kenya. The book covers Kenya's geography, capital and largest cities, exciting animals, and its most popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore. Aligned to Common Core...

This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Norway. The book covers Norway's geography, capital and largest cities, animals, popular foods, and popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore. Aligned to Common Core...

This transitional reader title gives information about volcano geology. Readers will learn about how volcanoes form, how volcano activity helped form the surface of Earth, and the rock that forms due to eruptions. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers....

Who adds marble countertops, Who adds marble countertops, and sands the deck? Caution! Amelia Bedelia is in charge!

For use in schools and libraries only. A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

harlie Abbott has just moved-which means new friends, new school, new everything. So when he meets his neighbor X (short for Xavier) and some of X's pals who share his interest in extreme sports, like roller-blading and skateboarding, it's like a dream come true. But when his new skateboard goes...

These fourteen silly, sweet poems by nationally bestselling author Jack Prelutsky are perfect for Valentine's Day. This Level 4 I Can Read title is ideal for readers who are ready for wordplay, exciting themes, and fun vocabulary words! Fourteen easy-to-read poems go straight to the heart-...

Get ready to rumble with Pizza and Taco in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book! These foodie besties need to find a sport they'll both be awesome at! Baseball? No. Soccer? Nah. Football? Maybe. Wrestling? YAAAS! These two are ready to throw down! Or at least they think they are!...

Charlie and Mouse are stirring up some magic! Join the fun in this latest edition in the Geisel Award-winning series. Every day is magic with Charlie and Mouse! In this latest continuation of the Charlie & Mouse early chapter book series, the two brothers are mixing up a...

It is time for first grade, and Amanda Pig is so excited. This year she won?t have to take naps, she?ll play on the big playground, and best of all, she will know how to read! But something is wrong, because when Amanda looks at her book, she recognizes the letters but not the words. Will she...

How big was Velociraptor? Could it run fast? Learn the answers and more in this guide to THE VELOCIRAPTOR. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

A companion picture book to Breathe Like a Bear that helps kids feel calm and ready to meet new classmates! Bear can't wait to go to her first day of school. But she and a few of her friends are also feeling a little anxious. Luckily, Owl has the perfect words for them all...

This biography for early readers examines the life of Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to integrate a school, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index...

A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all. Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the...