This award-winning picture book, a clever, original variation on the theme of the ugly duckling, follows the adventures of a lost baby fruit bat and her efforts to fit in. Accidentally dropped by her mother, helpless Stellaluna falls into a nest of bird fledglings, where she is graciously accepted as one of the family - as long as she acts like a bird and doesn't confuse her adoptive siblings. The little bat does her best, but she can't help wanting to fly at night or hang upside down to sleep. The only time poor Stellaluna feels as graceful as a bird is when she's flying. Then one day, separated from her bird family, Stellaluna is discovered sleeping with her head up (as she's been taught) by a very surprised bat. It calls the other bats to come see this unusual little creature, and a happily awakened Stellaluna is reunited with her mother. When her bird family comes to visit her bat family, the versatile fledgling discovers that being bat-like is just as hard for baby birds as being bird-like was for her. "How can we be so different and feel so much alike?" one asks. "And how can we feel so different and be so much alike?" asks another. "I agree," Stellaluna responds. "But we're friends. And that's a fact." Cannon's narration successfully combines science and fantasy into a warm, winning story, as do her illustrations, which give the very realistic animals real character that comes from within. Full-page paintings done in colored-pencil and acrylic depict Stellaluna's adventures, while small ink sketches showing her mother's search for her make for reassuring counterpoint on the facing text pages. Two pages of factual information about bats and their world invite interested readers to learn more, and add to the book's usefulness in the classroom.
Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing world of animals that change their appearance based on environment, the need to blend in to hunt or stay safe, and even their mood! Kids will learn all about the how and why of these amazing animal transformations.
National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
This book introduces readers to the digestive system, including the digestive process, the organs involved in digestion, and common problems and diseases associated with the digestive system.
Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this Christmas classic–the ultimate Dr. Seuss holiday book that no collection is complete without! Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!
Not since “‘Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. This heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will grow even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for readers young and old.
I, Geronimo Stilton, was selected to give a driving demonstration, but my drivers' license had expired! I had only seven days to relearn everything to pass the test. Little did I know that during this process I'd come across a talking car-robot!
Charles and Lizzie love puppies. They want a puppy, they know dogs are a lot of work. But their mom doesn't think they are ready for a puppy yet. Goldie arrives, a sweet and young golden retriever. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet.
Bitsy, an itsy Morkie (maltese-yorkie mix) may be the tiniest dog Charles has ever seen. But she thinks she's a big girl and she's full of sassy attitude. Can the Petersons find her a perfect forever home?
Lizzie sees finds Spirit in a snow storm. Spirit is a white German shepherd puppy! It's owners found new homes for all of his brothers and sisters, but they still don't have a place for him. Can Lizzie find a home for this helpful little pup?
Welcome to The Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home! Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their Family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.
Ricky Ricotta loves his Mighty Robot. They do everything together, but it's sometimes hard for a small mouse to have such a big buddy! If the Mighty Robot could find someone his own size to play with, Ricky might finally have some fun by himself. Lexile 610, Guided Reading Level M, 128 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x14x19 cms, Dav Pilkey, 5 a 8 años.
Geronimo is a 'fraidy mouse, and his super-sporty friend Bruce Hyena decides he needs to help Geronimo learn to keep calm in extreme situations. Bruce puts Geronimo to the test through scary animals and extreme weather from desert to North Pole.
Geronimo returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy but the Kingdom has fallen under a freezing winter and the Queen of the Fairies is in danger. He explores fantastical new lands and travels on a magical ship. Can he extinguish a threatening volcano in time?
Branches books help boost reading confidence and stamina with easy-to-read text, high-interest content, and illustrations on every page. "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books."-Booklist.
While on a field trip to the zoo, Buzz and Fly Guy discover the world is filled with weird and unusual animals! From blobfish to naked mole rats, there's plenty for the best friends to explore.
Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers in the next book in the kid-favorite Fly Guy Presents series. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout. And the front cover features eye-catching holographic foil!
Bird and Squirrel add a new member to the team: Squirrel's daughter, BIRDIE!!!
When Red has to go spend the night helping Grandmole, Bird and Squirrel are put in charge of taking care of Squirrel's daughter. But Birdie wants to go with her mom! Lexile 420, 128 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x16x23 cms, James Burks, 5 a 8 años.
Grow your heart three sizes—and dazzle your eyes—with this FULL COLOR edition of the beloved holiday classicHow the Grinch Stole Christmas!—the perfect gift for under the tree and for Dr. Seuss fans and collectors any time of year!
This season of giving, give a gift that’sneverbeen given before—a full color edition ofHow the Grinch Stole Christmas!Originally published in 1957 using just 2 different colored inks (red and black), this new, jacketed edition features Dr. Seuss’s original illustrations in full color for the very first time—the way he’d have likely colored them had he published the book today! While this edition is not areplacementfor the original, it makes a cheerful addition to the Dr. Seuss canon that is bound to appeal to Dr. Seuss fans of all ages. PS: The drabness of the Grinch’s life in his cave compared to the happy, vibrant life of theWhos inWho-ville has never been easier to see!
Welcome back to the woods! It's a peaceful home, really, but wait . . .ZAP! ZAAP!! ZAAAPPPPP!!!! It's Monkey in a hovercraft that fires lasers! And is that a kitten cannon and a Hamster Mobile too?
Join Bunny, Monkey, Skunky, Pig, and all the rest of the lovable and crazy characters from the first book, as science and nature fight again. There's all the same irreverent humor, bold and appealing art, and non-stop action, but this time with robotic worms, Trojan mooses, and lemony doomsday devices, of course. It's the continuing battle between good and evil . . .It's . . . Bunny vs. Monkey: Book Two!
Share lunchtime with Sam and his First-Grade Friends! Everyone is hungry and sits down to eat. But, oh no, Sam's mom forgot to pack his lunch! Sam is sad and hungry, until the First-Grade Friends help out by sharing their lunches with him! Lexile 310, Guided Reading Level K, 32 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x16x23 cms, Grace Maccarone, 5 a 8 años.
Adult and child readers will learn all about plants - including how they grow, the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers - together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids.
Bestselling author/photographer Walter Wick creates a new Level 1 reader series with lots of photographic search-and-find fun--especially for beginning readers!
From the photographer of the bestselling I Spy books and creator of the Can You See What I See? series is a new rhyming, search-and-find reader series--especially for the newest reader! Readers can use the picture clues to search for dozens of hidden trinkets and toys!This book builds confidence in new readers and provides hours of fun as well!
Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot face off against a flock of flightless foes!
Ricky and his Mighty Robot have made a mess. They've been mean to Cousin Lucy, and now they must make it up to her. But their surprise present for Lucy turns into a trap when President Penguin from Pluto plots to take over Earth. Infuriated by the declaration that Pluto is no longer a planet, President Penguin and his penguins invade Earth and it is up to Ricky and his robot pal to defeat them - with some help from Ricky's cousin Lucy and her pets. Can Ricky, Lucy, and their friends defeat this tiny terror and keep Squeakyville safe?
Mouse goes to school in this picture book in the beloved #1New York Timesbestselling If You Give... series!
If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he'll need a notebook and some pencils. He'll probably want to share your backpack, too.
The famous mouse fromIf You Take a Mouse to the MoviesandIf You Give a Mouse a Cookieis back for his first day of school. Only Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond could make school this much fun!
A perfect addition to the classic and beloved series—be sure to collect them all!
Dr. Seuss’s irrepressible optimism is front and center inDid I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?The perfect send-off for grads getting ready to venture off into the world! “When you think things are bad, when you feel sour and blue,when you start to get mad . . .you should do what I do!” So begins the terrific advice of the wise old man in the Desert of Drize. This classic book provides the perfect antidote for readers of all ages who are feeling a bit down in the dumps. Thanks to Dr. Seuss’s trademark rhymes and signature illustrations, readers will, without a doubt, realize just how lucky they truly are.
Bad guys beware! Eugene McGillicudy just happens to be the most awesome superhero of all time…Captain Awesome. MI-TEE!
Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailor-made for a younger level of reading comprehension. Heavily illustrated with large type, Little Simon's young chapter books let young readers feel like they are reading a “grown-up” format with subject, text, and illustrations geared specifically for their own age groups!
Eight-year-old Eugene McGillicudy is an imaginative boy who loves comic books and superheroes. Eugene also has his very own supersecret superhero alter ego named Captain Awesome. MI-TEE!
When the McGillicudy family relocates to a new town called Sunnyview, Eugene starts a new school, finds a best friend, and even finds time to defend his toys from his two-year-old little sister, Molly! Luckily for Sunnyview, Captain Awesome is there to protect the town (and the universe) from a hilarious cast of comical “bad guys.”
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.