What's It Like to Be a Fish?

Could you live underwater?You can't breathe underwater, but a fish can. You can't eat underwater, but a fish does it every day. A fish's body is perfectly designed for life in water, just as your body is perfect for living on land. Read and find out how a fish's sleek body, fins, scales, and gills keep him in the swim! Then read on to learn how to set up your own goldfish bowl.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly

A caterpillar comes to school in a jar and the class watches the caterpillar each day as it grows and changes. Soon, it disappears into a hard shell called a chrysalis. Where did it go? This is a perfect beginner's guide to the mystery of metamorphosis. Named as a NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children, this book explains the life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly with easy-to-follow prose from Deborah Heiligman and warm, colorful illustrations from Bari Weissman. This is a Stage 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explains simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Let's-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. Supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

Sounds All Around

Sounds are all around us.Clap your hands, snap your fingers: You're making sounds. Read and find out how people and animals use different kinds of sounds to communicate.

Starfish

A simple introduction to the appearance, growth, habits, and behavior of starfish.

Animals In Winter

Describes the many different ways animals cope with winter, including migration, hibernation, and food storage.

The Big Dipper

Explains basic facts about the Big Dipper, including which stars make up the constellation, how its position changes in the sky, and how it points to the North Star.

Pop! A Book About Bubbles

Why are soap bubbles always round? Why do they always go POP? Simple, clear text explains the basic science behind an activity every child loves.

My Feet

Brief text and illustrations describe the various parts of the foot and all the things feet help us to do.

What's Alive?

Looks at the qualities people have in common with other living things, including cats, trees, and birds.

Air Is All Around You

Describes the various properties of air and shows how to prove that air takes up space and that there is air dissolved in water.

My Hands

Describes the parts of the hand and all the things our hands help us to do.

How a Seed Grows

Once, a long time ago, the oak tree in your backyard could have fit your pocket! How can a little acorn grow so big? This book shares the secret of seeds. With the right combination of water, sun, and soil a seed will send roots down into the ground and shoot leaves up into the sunlight. Seeds can grow into flowers or vegetables or even trees. Look inside to learn the simple steps for turning a packet of seeds into a garden.

A Tree Is a Plant

A tree is the biggest plant that grows. Trees can live for a very long time, and they are alive all year long, even when they look dead in winter. Clyde Robert Bulla's accessible text and Stacey Schuett's lush, accurate illustrations follow a tree's continuous life cycle through spring, summer, winter, and fall.This is a Stage 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explains simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Let's-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.Supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

How Animal Babies Stay Safe

How do animal babies survive in a dangerous world? Activities encourage young readers to think about the ways they themselves stay safe, and teach them what to do if they encounter a baby animal in the wild.

From Tadpole To Frog

Describes the metamorphosis from tadpole to frog.

Bugs Are Insects

Is a spider an insect? Is a ladybug a bug? Lean how to tell what is an insect and what isn't, and discover the fascinating world of the tiny creatures who live in your own backyard.

From Seed to Pumpkin

Pumpkins can be baked in a pie, carved into jack-o'-lanterns, and roasted for a healthy snack. But how does a tiny seed turn into a big pumpkin? With clear text and detailed, colorful illustrations, this book explains what a pumpkin seed needs to help it grow! This book also includes delicious pumpkin recipes and easy experiments to do with pumpkin seeds. This is a Stage 1 Lets-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explains simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Lets-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. Supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

Baby Whales Drink Milk

The title epitomizes Esbensens creative presentation of an important concept: how whales differ from the fish they seem to resemble and share characteristics with other mammals. An excellent addition to the Lets-Read-and-Find-Out series.K. Introduces a full range of information about whale anatomy, development, and behavior. Esbensens simple, informative text keeps its young audience clearly in view.BL.

A Nest Full of Eggs

What's inside that pretty blue egg?A baby bird is growing inside that egg. Slowly the bird develops, until one day it cracks through the shell. Safe inside the nest, under the care of its parents, the chick grows stronger. Soon it will learn how to fly and take care of itself. By next spring it will be ready to build its own nest and raise chicks of its own.

Big Tracks, Little Tracks

Keeping a sharp eye out for clues like animal tracks and odors can help people identify the animals that have passed through an area.

Dinosaurs Big and Small

Some dinosaurs were big. How big? As long as four school buses in a row, as heavy as sixteen elephants. Some dinosaurs were small. How small? Read and find out!

What Lives in a Shell?

What makes a shell like a house?A house is a home for you, a nest is a home for a bird, and a cave is a home for a bear. But for some animals a shell is a home. Snails and turtles and crabs and clams all have shells that act as their homes and protect them from harm. In this book you'll learn all about these and other crustaceous creatures, for whom a shell is just the right sort of home.

Sleep Is For Everyone

Discusses the importance of sleep and what happens to our brains and bodies during slumber.

My Five Senses

Explains the five ways in which a small boy can experience and enjoy the world around him

Sid the Science Kid: Everybody, Move Your Feet!

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out about ExerciseWhat would happen if you did nothing but watch TV all day? Why is it important to get up and play? Read and find out all about exercise with Sid the Science Kid!Introduce basic science concepts to young children and help satisfy their curiosity about how the world works.

Sid the Science Kid: Why Can't I Have Cake for Dinner?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you ate cake all the time? Why do you need to eat a lot of different kinds of food? Read and find out all about nutrition with Sid the Science Kid!

Snow Is Falling

Describes snow's physical qualities and how quantities of it can be fun as well as dangerous.

I'm Growing!

Describes human growth and how the different parts of the body change as it grows.

Fireflies In The Night

Describes how and why fireflies make their light, how to catch and handle them, and several uses for firefly light.

Sid the Science Kid: A Cavity Is a Hole in Your Tooth

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out About TeethHave you ever wondered what would happen if you never brushed your teeth? Why do you need your teeth to be strong and hard? Read and find out all about teeth with Sid the Science Kid!

How Many Teeth?

Introduces teeth, describing how many we have at various stages of life, why they fall out, and what they do.

Clouds

Do you ever wake up and wonder what the weather will be? Instead of turning on the TV to find out, you can just look out your window at the clouds. How do you know what type of clouds can forecast a change of weather? Read and find out.

Where Are The Night Animals?

Describes various nocturnal animals--including the opossum, barn owl, coyote, brown bat, and tree frog--and their nighttime activities, and teaches new readers how to look for night animals with a special activities section.

Ducks Don't Get Wet

Describes the behavior of different kinds of ducks and, in particular, discusses how all ducks use preening to keep their feathers dry.

Is There Life in Outer Space?

Life In Outer SpaceBears and birds, people and planets -- many things live on planet Earth. But do they live anywhere else? For a long time people have wondered about that. Maybe you have, too. Read and find out how scientists search for signs of life in outer space.

Who Is Jane Goodall?

A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age twenty-six, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them and paved the way for many female scientists who came after her. Now her story comes to life in this biography with black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Nate The Great And The Phony Clue

Nate果然就是名符其實的偵探啊！即使是一張會被當成垃圾丟掉的一截紙片出現在家門前，他還是慎重的開始尋找這紙片出現在家門前的原因。 Nate從Rosamond的貓開始問案，並發現是一張邀請函，但還缺了署名的那一角。Nate後來拼出完整的一張紙後發現根本沒有署名，因此推測這是對他的一項測試，測試他到底是不是一位真正厲害的偵探！ Nate有沒有成功證明自己是真有本事的偵探呢？有些線索就在插圖中，要仔細看囉！ ------ Getting all the facts, asking the right questions, and narrowing down the suspects, Nate the Great and his dog Sludge solve a variety of mysteries.

Pirates Past Noon (MTH #4)

Jack and Annie are in deep trouble when the Magic Tree House takes them back to the days of desert islands, secret maps, hidden gold--and ruthless pirates!

The Magic School Bus Fights Germs

Wanda is sick! Ms. Frizzle and the class will get a close look at her sore throat, but what will happen when Wanda's body mistakes the kids for germs? Climb aboard the Magic School Bus and learn all about how our bodies fight germs!

Judy Moody, Girl Detective

Its an honest-to-jeepers mystery! Agent Judy Drewdy sets out to solve the case of the missing puppy when a canine-cop-in-training vanishes into thin air.Judy Moody is in a mood. A sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So whats a WBMS (worlds best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, thats what! And she doesnt have to snoop for long: when Mr. Chips, a beloved crime-dog-in-training, goes missing, Judy Drewdy and her chums, agents Dills Pickle (Frank), Spuds Houdini (Rocky), and James Madagascar (Stink) find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a reallife, scare-your-pants-off whodunit. Was Mr. Chips stolen by dirty dognappers? And why are chocolate-chip cookies disappearing all over town? Watch out for red herringsalong with clever references to classic Nancy Drew mysteriesas Eagle Eye Moody and company are hot on the case!

Beef Stew

Illus. in full color. Nicky's mom is making so much stew that he is allowed to bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can't come, and Carla won't come--she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny, frantic quest for someone to share his favorite dish.

A Fabumouse School Adventure

When Benjamin invited me to Career Day at his school, things did not turn out the way I expected. I caused a volcanic explosion, got tangled in the tunnel slide on the playground, and accidentally let the class's pet gecko out of its cage!

Andrew Lost in the Bathroom

Ten-year-old Andrew invents a shrinking machine that allows him some unusual and instructive lessons in science from a unique vantage point.

The Baltimore Bandit

Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is Baltimore! Mike and Kate's next mystery is legendary! The great pitching legend Babe Ruth's first team was in Baltimore, so the Orioles' ballpark has one of his gloves on display. While Mike and Kate are eating pancakes with the Orioles' pitcher, the glove goes missing. The only clue they have is a gold coin . . . which points back to the pancake-eating pitcher! But how could he have done it? It will take more snacks at the ballpark, a talking parrot, and expert detective work to solve this mystery! Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for readers of Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher's sports books, and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes with more amazing baseball facts.

Moonlight on the Magic Flute (Original MTH #41, Merlin Mission #13)

A Tale of Two Sisters

Walt Disney Animation Studios presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy with Frozen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a young dreamer, must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, and his reindeer on the grandest of journeys to find Anna's sister, the Snow Queen Elsa, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Everest-like extremes, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction. Directed by Chris Buck ( Tarzan ) and produced by Peter Del Vecho ( Winnie the Pooh,The Princess and the Frog ), the comedy-adventure Frozen journeys into theaters in November 2013. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader brings all the magic and adventure of Frozen to girls and boys ages 4-6 who are just learning to read on their own.

Jake Drake, Know-it-all

Desperately wanting to win the school's science fair, Jake has to beat out the third-grade hot-shots Marsha McCall and Kevin Young. But to do so, Jake has to turn his whole life inside out and may end up losing more than he could win.