Grandma elaborates on the events and excitement that led to the joyful day when her first grandchild was born.

Patrick takes readers on a tour of Hawaii as he and his dad kayak, hike, and drive around the Aloha State. Readers learn historical, natural science, and cultural information as well as some Hawaiian words and fun facts. Bold art details the landscape and people of this island paradise.

"Gill is best known for her warm and wonderful books about Alaska. She succeeds equally well in a new climate. A lovely and lively introduction." — School Library Jounral

Young readers are introduced to Henry David Thoreau's masterpiece, Walden, through excerpts from the original work.

What could be more amazing than a cow jumping over the moon? Leap on board and join the cow and Baboon, the dish and the spoon, the cat and the fiddle and boy as they take you on a riddling, rhyming, and clamorous adventure.

So if you thought you knew the whole rhyme, look inside Hey, Diddle Diddle -- as fast as you can.

Kids love learning about dinosaurs and PaleoJoe, a real paleontologist, has all the facts kids crave.

Join in the search for Mr. Pumpkin, hidden in a haunted house, a pumpkin patch, a Halloween party and more.

Devastated by the loss of her parents, Sieta comes to accept her new home after meeting an orphaned baby elephant with memories like her own. A poignant look at the plight of children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

"Sieta's grace and strength will help build knowledge, understanding and empathy in readers."
          — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Cassie loves to dance--especially jazz. She dreams of dancing on television, but there's one problem: Cassie is afraid to dance in front of other people. She wishes she could be more confident like Jake, the class show-off. But, people aren't always what they appear to be.

Together Jake and Cassie make a leap toward fulfilling their dreams while building a bond of friendship.

"A winner for the reader ready for a step beyond early readers."
–Kirkus Reviews

Everything you ever wanted to know about each month, including weather, animal behavior, plant growth, zodiac signs, birthstones and flowers, holidays, historic events, famous people born that month, and a story to wrap it all up.

Everything you ever wanted to know about each month, including weather, animal behavior, plant growth, zodiac signs, birthstones and flowers, holidays, historic events, famous people born that month, and a story to wrap it all up.