If laughter is what you're after, you'll love this masterpieceof mirth. Garfield's tenth collection of hilarious Sunday comics showcasesthe feisty fat cat in all his glory--and gluttony!
School's open for I Spy fans, with a fun learning activity onevery page. Readers will find a blackboard scene with brainteasersto solve, a classification puzzle to ponder, a nature scene toexplore, and much, much more!
Children's favourite, the much-loved naughty puppet Pinocchio, comes to life again in this fun-packed retelling. Crafted by the toy maker Geppetto, Pinocchio learns that to be a real little boy you must be honest, generous and brave. With magical sounds to accompany the story, readers join Pinocchio (and the Blue Fairy who watches over him) as he goes to a puppet show, a circus and even finds himself swallowed by a whale!
Old Max never suspects the true source of his shop's financial success.
Soonie's great-grandma was just seven years old when she wassold to a big plantation without her ma and pa, and with only somefabric and needles to call her own. She pieced together brightpatches with names like North Star and Crossroads, patches withsecret meanings made into quilts called Show Ways -- maps forslaves to follow to freedom. When she grew up and had a littlegirl, she passed on this knowledge. And generations later, Soonie-- who was born free -- taught her own daughter how to sewbeautiful quilts to be sold at market and how to read. From slaveryto freedom, through segregation, freedom marches and the fight forliteracy, the tradition they called Show Way has been passed downby the women in Jacqueline Woodson's family as a way to rememberthe past and celebrate the possibilities of the future. Beautifullyrendered in Hudson Talbott's luminous art, this moving, lyricalaccount pays tribute to women whose strength and knowledgeilluminate their daughters' lives.
The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting storiesever told and feature some of the world's best loved heroes andheroines. This book contains the stories of Theseus, conqueror ofthe dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; thetragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; andmore.
Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! Ta-daa! It's me! It's Junie B. Jones! And guess what? Thisattractive box has my first four books in it! I can't wait for youto read them!
Come feel the cool and shadowed breeze, come smell your way among the trees, come touch rough bark and leathered leaves: Welcome to the night. Welcome to the night, where mice stir and furry moths flutter.Where snails spiral into shells as orb spiders circle in silk.Where the roots of oak trees recover and repair from their time inthe light. Where the porcupette eats delicacies—raspberryleaves!—and coos and sings. Come out to the cool, night wood, and buzz and hoot and howl—butdo beware of the great horned owl—for it’s wild and it’s windy wayout in the woods! This Newbery Honor-winning picture book combines beautifullywritten poetry with facts of the forest and elaborate illustrationsto form a marvelously engaging collection.
An updated edition of the essential bestselling dictionary for children in grades 3-5, this is an ideal resource for school or home with more than 36,000 entries and approximately 900 vibrant, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. Designed to help students and educators meet Common Core Standards.
Whether he's trolling the high seas for teasure or blasting off for the moon, young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faithful dog, snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Join Tintin and Snowy as they tackle the toughest mysteries around the world in Red Rackham's Treasure, The Seven Crystal Balls, and Prisoners of the Sun.
Jam-packed with hundreds of curriculum-based activities,exercises and games in every subject, Brain Quest Grade 3 Workbookreinforces what kids are learning in the classroom. The workbook'slively layout and easy-to-follow explanations make learning fun,interactive, and concrete. Plus it's written to help parents followand explain key concepts. Includes spelling and vocabulary, partsof speech, reading comprehension, odds and evens, magic squares,multiplication tables, Brain Boxes, and much more.
Geronimo's seventh quest in the Kingdom of Fantasy! I, Geronimo Stilton, was so excited to find myself in the Kingdom of Fantasy for a seventh time. Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, needed me to find the seven enchanted charms before the Wizard of the Black Pearl could get to them! Seven guardians across the realm protected each charm. When combined, the charms would bring enormouse power--which the evil wizard was after. Squeak! Could I survive the dangers of new kingdoms and mysterious creatures to find the charms and save the Kingdom of Fantasy? I was up for the challenge!
Join Aladdin on his adventure, as a sorcerer and a magic lamp change his life forever. This exhilarating retelling takes readers deep into the cave of treasures, whisks them away on a magic carpet and plunges them into battle with the sorcerer - all accompanied by dramatic sounds and Paul Hess's unforgettable illustrations.
Understanding science means understanding the world aroundyou. It also means having fun! The Super Science Book usesstuff you can find around the house to explain and demonstratedozens of science concepts. The explanations are clear and theexperiments and activities let you see and understand the scienceclose-up. Use the book to satisfy your scientific curiosity, or toprovide ideas for science fair projects.
In National Geographic Kids Everything Dinosaurs, kids will explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs, meeting prehistoric creatures as tall as houses, and others that were as tiny as chickens. Kids become dino experts as they browse the eye-popping illustrations and absorb the authoritative information, made extra fun through a lively and humor-infused presentation. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
