Benny thinks hes the best——，best at everything.He is such a big shot!But when Benny gets to camp, hes not very good at anything.When some capers get into trouble,can Benny be the best at saving the day?

We are in tbe lnidst of an energy crisis. We're running out of heating oil and gasoline, tearing up our wilderness with hydro dams and damaging our heahh with nuclear power. And out production of energy may be the biggest cause of pollution in the world today. In The Heat Is On you'll find out where our energy comes from and why it is creating a problem. But you'll also discover that there are bright spots from the many plans to develop alternative clean energy sources, to the many ways we can all help, by using energy more thoughtfully and efficiently.

The pet store near Cindy's house had been called The Catfish Palace for as long as anyone could remember.The cages were clean,the water was fresh and the young budgies chattered happily on their perches. There were also pelnty of small aquarium fish,but the catfish for which the store was named was mot small.He was large and flat and round and sat at the bottom of his tank all day.Day after day.The tank had been built especially for him with tall cement walls,but is was not really large enough for a fish his size.

Apple Harvest; During the Montg of September,the appces should bd coullted in baskets and stored in the barn.

The reader's decisions control the search for treasure on a Greek island and a battle with an unscrupulous character seeking the same treasure.

Young children will love finding and naming the everyday things in this colorful"first words"book.The bright and bold photographs introduce more than 50common words used by young children.

Kindergarten-Grade 3. It would be difficult to imagine a less poetic theme than that of a bat accidentally trapped in the posh dining room of a summer resort. However, Dragonwagon has woven an evocative, lyrical prose poem in this tale of one frantic flying mammal and one quiet young girl who really cares what happens to it. While the excited, well-heeled patrons escape to the lobby, and the tuxedo-garbed staff run for brooms and other weapons, Melissa remains alone in the dining room. Unhurriedly, and with calm resolve, she lures the bat to an emergency door, where it flies into the starry night to freedom. The spare text combines internal rhyme and interesting word juxtapositions to create the appropriate mood. The contrast of uproar and quiet, agitation and calm combine to build a story from one brief incident. Schindler's beautiful illustrations, a combination of colored pencil and watercolor on pastel paper, become a harmonious complement to the text. The artist has juxtaposed the luminous views of a sum

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YOU can forget about a whizz—bang social life if，like Ellie Morgan，your greatest ambition is to grow a world class giant pumpkin。 Ellie has just forty—six days to boost her Big Max to legendary proportions and beat the reigning champion，the despicable Cyril Pool，in the Rock River Pumpkin Weigh—in。She needs all her courage and ingenuity to battle against rain，frost，bugs，fungus and pumpkin thieves—espe—cially when helping her to protect Big Max seems to have knocked out Wes，the new boy in town，just when Ellie needs him most。

Young children will love finding and naming the everyday things in this colorful"first words"book.The bright and bold photographs introduce more than 50common words used by young children.

Don't move! I've got a gun.' The man's harsh voice cut through the gloom of the hall. Tim and Sue are held at gun point in their own home when a thief returns to find the loot left there many years before. Together they-make a totally unexpected discovery... A fast-moving contemporary story from the award-winning author of Journey of a Thousand Miles.

Fairy Fern is really excited about the fairy parade-but will she make it in time?

Seventeen and pregnant.Daphne Blake knows she must run away to start a new life.She succeeds.at first.But Daphne is determined to be in dependent and will not allow herself to turst anyone-not even the three new friends who might be able to help when she needs it most.

We are in tbe lnidst of an energy crisis. We're running out of heating oil and gasoline, tearing up our wilderness with hydro dams and damaging our heahh with nuclear power.And out production of energy may be the biggest cause of pollution in the world today. In The Heat Is On you'll find out where our energy comes from and why it is creating a problem. But you'll also discover that there are bright spots from the many plans to develop alternative clean energy sources, to the many ways we can all help, by using energy more thoughtfully and efficiently.

reSchool-K-Through the grapevine, an about-to-be kindergartner learns that there are lots of rules at school. Rules #3 and #2 prevent students from bringing stuffed animals or their cats to class. Rule #1 is a bit more serious. "You have to know how to tie your shoes. By yourself. You're not allowed to ask for help. Ever." Even a child who can count backward from 10 or feed her cat by herself can feel inadequate. As the 10 days before school wind down, she worries that she will be labeled "Velcro Girl" and finds endless ways to cover the gap in her skills through the destruction of her shoes and/or laces. Bliss presents the heroine with large-eyed innocence and humorous details. The pace varies nicely with changes in font size, full- and partial-page illustrations, speech balloons, and a daily countdown toward the big day. A strong dose of adult patience and a bit of peer support round out this youngster's first educational challenge.

The pet store near Cindy's house had been called The Catfish Palace for as long as anyone could remember.The cages were clean,the water was fresh and the young budgies chattered happily on their perches. There were also pelnty of small aquarium fish,but the catfish for which the store was named was mot small.He was large and flat and round and sat at the bottom of his tank all day.Day after day.The tank had been built especially for him with tall cement walls,but is was not really large enough for a fish his size.

In 1620 an English ship called the Mayflower landed on the shores inhabited by the Pokanoket, and it was Squanto who welcomed the newcomers and taught them how to survive. When a good harvest was gathered, the people feasted together--a tradition that continues almost four hundred years later.

Packed with movie stills, cross-sections, and character details, this guide offers an up-close look at the world of Oakey Oaks and all of the colorful characters who live there.

After greatpain, a formal feeling comes... Anne turned to the mirror: Your mother has been dead for over a year,' she said to her reflection. "Your father has remarried.' But the words had no reality. Like a year ago, when she had slowly, deliberately told her reflection her mother had died., the reflection had remained impassive, refusing to hear It lay beneath the surface of the cold glass, untouched and untouchable as a brown leaf frozen beneath the ice of a lake m winter Would it ever shatter?

A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff" "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready - but are the games ready for Tacky? Will his antics keep Team Nice Icy Land from winning a medal? From bobsledless racing and ski jumping to speed skating, Tacky lends his unique, exuberant style to each competition. In laugh-out-loud scenes of Tacky and his fellow penguins' athletic debacles, Tacky reminds readers of the underlying joy and enthusiasm that propells athletes to greatness. So get ready to cheer for Team Nice Icy Land and let the games begin!

Belle is determined to celebrate Christmas,even thougt the Beast has forbidden it!While she secretly prepares for the special day,someone else has plans to drive Belle and the Beast even further apart. It takes a gift from Belle to teach the Beast the true meaning of Chrismas and bring them one step closer to falling in love and breaking the spell. New characters,Forte,Fife,and Angelique,add to this delightful story destined to become a holiday favorite.

A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff" "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready - but are the games ready for Tacky? Will his antics keep Team Nice Icy Land from winning a medal? From bobsledless racing and ski jumping to speed skating, Tacky lends his unique, exuberant style to each competition. In laugh-out-loud scenes of Tacky and his fellow penguins' athletic debacles, Tacky reminds readers of the underlying joy and enthusiasm that propells athletes to greatness. So get ready to cheer for Team Nice Icy Land and let the games begin!

Kindergarten-Grade 3–Aptly dedicated to Friends of Frog and Toad, this delightful beginning reader introduces two endearing neighbors. In the first chapter, Mouse inadvertently sends all her dirt cascading onto Mole's pristine floor when she sweeps. When he confronts her, they learn that with a bit of ingenuity and cooperation, they can clean both floors and still have time to plant a garden. In The Invitations, the new friends attempt to share a meal, but their innate differences–Mole likes his house damp and dark and eats worms, Mouse likes the warm sun and prefers cheese–make it impossible. Next, the animals find clever ways to reconcile their dissimilarities: Mole presents Mouse with some candles to use when she visits, and she gives him a pair of sunglasses. In the final entry, Mole surprises Mouse with a rowboat. Although it's missing an oar, they manage to have fun. The next day, Mouse has a surprise of her own–a new paddle to make A pair…like you and me! The expressive bamboo-pen and waterco