On the first day of class at his new school, Cody tells his classmates that he's an ace on rollerblades. But when someone throws a skating party, Cody might be caught in his fib!

The comic genius of McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America kept readers in stitches for generations. Readers follow along as a boy named Homer Price foils four slick bandits using nothing but his wits and a pet skunk. Illustrations.

The rhyming text and fantastic ideas make this an ideal book for reading aloud!

Don't miss the heartwarming and satisfying conclusion to Caleb’s challenge: how can he capture the meaning of patriotism for a school project? While his classmates have some good ideas, it’s Caleb’s personal presentation that steals the show—and the story!

Illustrated in rich colors, Lester's folksy retelling of a popular African-American folk ballad has warmth, tall tale humor, and boundless energy. A Caldecott Honor Book.

An extraordinary journey of instinct and survival from the author of Gentle Ben When Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he's shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal's eyes says he's not ready to die. It turns out that Kävik's a champion sled dog, and soon he makes a full recovery. When his rightf ...

This book "celebrates verbs of all kinds, in ebullient verses which themselves sail and soar . . ". ("Publishers Weekly"). "A boon for language arts teachers in the upper elementary grades as well as for all children and adults who love to play with language".--"School Library Journal".

Set in 1976 Georgia, this is the poignant story of Gabriel, a white boy who is afraid of everything; his best friend Frita, the only black girl in school; and the summer they learn to face down their fears.

An American boy goes to live with his grandfather in England where he becomes heir to a title and a fortune. Includes a new Introduction by the author of "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." Reissue.

The amazing true story of the first moon landing made by astronauts Mike Collins, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin is presented in this picture book format. Full-color illustrations.

Now available in paperback--this moving, award-winning story is based on the author's own experiences of growing up with her beloved uncle Punky, who had Down's syndrome.

"An excellent and enjoyable introduction to grammar for both the younger children who will respond to the verse and images and for older children who will get an overview of adjectives and their uses".--"School Library Journal". "A visual and auditory feast, designed to make language discovery appealing and rewarding".--"Publishers Weekly". Full color.

This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the language of Babylonian. So, ...

"Marty Laone, new boy in third grade, is good at math but so bad at gym that he's always picked last. He spends most of (his time) plotting to escape the dreaded class--until a teacher and fellow classmate let him know that he's not alone. . . . This is distinguished by Duffey's skill in making Marty's inner feelings ring true".--Kirkus Reviews.

"With humor, style, and succinct, admirable precision, Heller summarizes everything most people will ever need to know about this particular area of grammar . . . A treasure".--" Kirkus Reviews". "Its lush, exuberant, full-color artwork will grab kids' attention . . ".--"Booklist". An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book.

Colorful illustrations and lyrical verse help young readers learn about the important language of pronouns.

The story of Harriet Tubman's childhood as a young slave is told in this book which is written especially for younger readers. Tubman, a young slave nicknamed "Minty", was a feisty, stubborn girl with a dream of escape, and whose rebellious spirit often got her into trouble. Full-color illustrations.

Mirette was always fascinated by the strange and interesting people who stayed in her mother's boarding house. But no one excited her as much as Bellini, who walks the clothesline with the grace and ease of a bird. When Mirette discovers that fear has kept him from performing for years, she sets out to show him that sometimes a student can be the greatest teacher of all. Full color.

Ninety-year old Miss Fannie has lots of hats, and she loves them all. But her favorite is the pink straw with silk roses that she's worn on Easter Sunday for the past 35 years. When the Preacher asks her to donate a hat to the church auction, choosing one is no small task. A heartwarming story about the rewards of unselfishness. Full-color illustrations.

In a wonderfully re-imaged edition of a classic, entirely new, full-color illustrations retain all the charm of the original beloved picture book.