David has a terrific imagination. Although he's just riding the school bus, in his mind he's sailing the Mayflower. Moving between his fantasy world and the 20th-century world he inhabits, David discovers that he does not have to be a Pilgrim of 1620 to appreciate the meaning of Thanksgiving. Full color.
Each not knowing what the other is doing, two mice set out to grow the largest pumpkin the world has ever seen. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Jenny's teacher says a story must begin with words. But Jenny loves to draw, not write. Besides, how can she possibly concentrate on a story when her pet guinea pig, Patches, has disappeared? Full-color illustrations.
Penelope removes her too-tight sneakers on the way to school, thereby setting the stage for a series of disastrous encounters between her feet and a variety of messy substances.
A young girl named Nina catalogs the things and events that make her angry. Luckily, she also knows exactly what it takes to make herself feel better. Color illustrations accompany the text.
Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their expedition of 1804-6 through the Louisiana Territory, opening the land from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
Surveying the background of the Revolutionary War, this picture book examines the events of the Seven Years War, which resulted in England taxing tea sent to the colonies--and led to the rebellion in Boston that became known as the Boston Tea Party. Illustrations.
Describes how the immigration station on Ellis Island served as a gateway into the United States for more than sixteen million immigrants between 1892 and 1954.
Tina's dog, Tucker, bounds into the house for breakfast, with joy and affection and a talent for havoc! Wham! Wham! From room to room he crashes. Vases, plates, a china cat, everything is knocked for six. His reaction to the bowl of food Tina eventually gives him? Wham! Wham! of his wagging tail.
Kroll's text tells the inspiring story of how Francis Scott Key wrote America's national anthem, complete with majestic oil paintings that bring the history and excitement to life. Includes the words and music to the song, a photo of the original manuscript, early maps, an etching of Key, a bibliography, and index. Color illustrations.
Best friends Desmond and Clayton from "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever" are back, and they want to make the perfect valentine for their teacher, Mrs. Mousely. Can Desmond and Clayton find a way to work together to make the biggest and best valentine ever? Full color.
The need for responsible information on the health benefits of natural medicine has never been greater. According to a recent survey, 37 percent of all North Americans use herbs regularly (many more use vitamins and minerals), but only 2 percent feel they are knowledgeable on the subject. Prima Health created The Natural Pharmacist "TM" brand with ...
Why should a large animal get away with bullying a smaller one? That's what happens when Elephant takes Hippo's spot in the pond, which causes Hippo to pick on Lion, Lion to pick on Leopard, and Leopard to pick on Monkey. Vincent Nguyen's illustrations, a mix of watercolor, charcoal pencil, and digital techniques, enrich the story as Monkey asks ...
/Kroll/Steven It's 1855. This spring will be Mary's first St. Patrick's Day in America. More than anything she wants to ride in the horse-drawn cart with Mr. Finnegan in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Mr. Finnegan agrees, but on the condition that she brings him a perfect shamrock. A touching story of a young immigrant girl whose wish really does ...
Worried that an early spring will ruin his ski lodge business, Roland Raccoon takes drastic steps to prevent Godfrey Groundhog from looking for his shadow on Groundhog Day.
Preparing for a classroom celebration, Thomas's teacher asks each of her students to pull the name of another student out of a hat and then make a Valentine for that person. Thomas is thrilled when he pulls out Gretchen's name because she is his favorite girl in the class. Unfortunately, it seems that Gretchen doesn't like Thomas as much as he ...
This text examines the struggle to achieve recognition of complaints and disabilities that many contend are related to "manufactured environments". It explores the arising political, legal and medical conflicts and the relationship between illness and the modern environment.
Two dogs in search of the right family--two families in search of the right dog. Morgan is a happy, friendly, slobbery dog. But Morgan is also a nuisance--he begs, he chews, he howls, and he's BIG! So Mr. and Mrs. Morrison take him back to the pound ... and come home with a new dog, Peanut. But Peanut isn't happy with his new family, and Morgan ...
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