The Little Brown Jay: A Tale from India    In this pourquoi tale from India, a magical brown jay helps the beautiful Princess Maya and is rewarded in a wonderful, unexpected way. Full color.Jimmy and Janet 1-4: Two Times the Fun  Jimmy and Janet are twins, but that doesn't mean they are just alike.When we first meet Jimmy, he wants to dig a real hole. He likes to use a real, grown-up shovel. While he's working, his sister, Janet, pretends to be a bird! She likes to use her imagination. But the twins both like silly jokes, brand- new boots, and talking to Mr. Lemon, the mailman. As Beverly Cleary writes about Jimmy and Janet's doings, the unique understanding of children that she brings to all of her beloved books is coupled with a keen awareness of duo dynamics that comes from raising twins herself. Originally published as four separate picture books (The Real Hole, Two Dog Biscuits, The Growing-Up Feet, and Janet's Thingamajigs), these are stories that a Jimmy would like because they are so true-to-life, and that a Janet would love because they are so believable. Jimmy and Janet 3: The Growing-Up Feet  Four-year-old twins Jimmy and Janet can't wait to grow up. So when they go off to get new shoes, they buy bright red boots that will s-t-r-e-t-c-h and grow along with them. "Catches the nuances of preschool concerns with extraordinary precision."—Kirkus Reviews.The Magic School Bus: At the Waterworks  One of a series of science books combining information and humour. A school class sets out to visit the local waterworks, but suddenly the bus leaves the ground. In the strange adventure that follows, the class starts to learn about the waterworks from the water's point of view.The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body  Agatha's Feather Bed: Not Just Another Wild Goose Story  Professional storyteller Carmen Deedy spins a riotous morality tale in Agatha's Feather Bed. Agatha, a weaver, orders a new feather bed from B.B. Lean, then six shivering, naked geese pay her a visit . . . but, as it turns out, her goose isn't cooked. 20 full-color illustrations.Roller Coaster  Clickity, clackity.Clickity, clackity. The roller coaster car is going up, up, up to the highest spot. And at least one of the people in the car has never ridden on a roller coaster before . . . ever. Wheeeeeeee! Cactus Hotel  It is another hot day in the desert. Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert!Many different animals live in the cactus hotel. It protects them; and they protect it, by eating the pests that could harm the cactus. The cactus grows larger and larger and will live for about two hundred years. When one animal moves out, another moves in. There is never a vacancy in the cactus hotel. This story—about a desert, a giant cactus, and the animals who live in it—is one that even the youngest child will understand and enjoy. Helen Keller and the Big Storm  Helen Keller cannot see or hear. But that does not stop her from playing tricks on people, including her new teacher, Annie Sullivan. Still, Annie will not give up on Helen. Can Helen ever learn to trust her teacher?Whales: The Gentle Giants  Illus. in full color. "Milton understands what kids like about whales, and packs a considerable amount of information into the book. This easy-reader leaps with appeal."—Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.Hooper Finds a Family: A Hurricane Katrina Dog's Survival Tale  He's endearing.He's funny. He's a survivor. Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood. In a moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet this tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home. Duke Ellington: The Piano Price and His Orchestra  Duke Ellington: The Piano Price and His Orchestra  Bedhead Ted  The Magic School Bus: Flies with the Dinosaurs  Classic Magic School Bus facts and humor are now available for early readers!Ms. Frizzle's class is drawing dinosaurs. But Dorothy Ann's picture is of her pet parrot. Ralphie tells her a parrot is a bird, not a dinosaur. Who's right? When Ms. Frizzle and her class hop on the Magic School Bus to try to find the answer to this question, they are transported back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. Climb on board the Magic School Bus and learn all kinds of facts about dinosaurs! How Much Is a Million?  This book reveals how big a bowl would be needed to hold a million goldfish, or how many years it would take to count to a million.The Magic School Bus: And the Wild Leaf Ride  Ms. Frizzle's fantastic science fun is now available for younger fans of the television show. The new Magic School Bus Scholastic Readers make learning an adventure!Ms. Frizzle's class is learning about leaves. The students are playing a game called Leaf Hunt, but they can't find one of the leaves. Ms. Frizzle says it's time for a field trip, and the kids get on the Magic School Bus. They are going to track down the missing leaf. As always, Ms. Frizzle's class finds all kinds of excitement on their search for science facts. Hop on the Magic School Bus! Amos & Boris  When Amos the mouse rolls off his ship in the middle of the ocean, Boris the whale rescues him, beginning a lasting friendship.Math Appeal: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles  NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Greg Tang challenges kids to solve problems creatively in this follow-up to MATH FOR ALL SEASONS.In this book you'll learn to see How very clever you can be. We'll teach you tricks to help you add, Some day in math class you'll be glad! In this follow-up to MATH FOR ALL SEASONS, Greg Tang underscores the importance of four basic rules in problem-solving. Keeping an open mind, looking for unusual number combinations, using multiple skills (like subtracting to add) and looking for patterns will guarantee any child success in math. In MATH APPEAL, Tang continues to challenge kids with his innovative approach to math. The Grapes of Math  Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them!Eight classic, best-selling titles are available now! Category: Math Skills "How many grapes are on the vine? Counting each takes too much time. Never Fear, I have a hunch There is a match for every bunch!" Greg Tang, a lifelong lover of math, shares the techniques that have helped him solve problems in the most creative ways! Harry Briggs's vibrant & inviting illustrations create a perfect environment for these innovative games. So open your mind-and have fun! "This...clever math book uses rhyming couplets... riddles...visual clues to help the reader find new ways to group numbers for quick counting...A winning addition!" —Kirkus Ghosts  20,000 Leagues Under the Sea  Scientist Pierre Aronnax and his trusty servant set sail to hunt a sea monster. With help from the world’s greatest harpooner, the men discover that the creature is really a high-tech submarine with a mysterious leader, Captain Nemo.Skeletons  It's easy to bone up on Skeletons with the relaunch of thIs Scholastic Science Reader—now with a new cover, photographs, and interior design.With brand new covers, updated photographs, and new interior designs, this series brings simple and fun information to beginning readers. In Skeletons, readers will learn what bones are made of, and just how many there are in the body. They'll find out what each bone is called and why we just can't live without them!Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 8/1/2011Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 6 and Up |
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