Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about a backhoe's daily jobs. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."--

"This is the first in a series of four books that explore unexpected animal bonds. In this book you'll meet four unlikely pairings, including Billy and Lilly. Billy the boxer adopted Lilly the goat when she was abandoned by her mother. Billy and Lilly are rarely apart since Billy has taken on the role of Lilly's protector, caretaker, and constant companion. This and the other stories in this book will enchant readers and empower them to devour the...

"You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule containswisdom...

"A boy and his dad experience a total solar eclipse in this heartwarming picture book by author and illustrator Andy Rash. Shimmering rays shine around the moon. I try not to blink. We are in the perfect place at the perfect time. After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely...

"An enthralling collection of nonfiction essays on a myriad of topics--from art and artists to dreams, myths, and memories--observed in #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman's probing, amusing, and distinctive style. An inquisitive observer, thoughtful commentator, and assiduous craftsman, Neil Gaiman has long been celebrated for the sharp intellect and startling imagination that informs his bestselling fiction. Now, The View from the Cheap...

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the outer planets of the solar system. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Lunar New Year through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher

"What makes a frog an amphibian but a snake a reptile? Although they share some characteristics, these two animal classes are different and are often confused. What kind of skin covering do the animals have? How do they stay warm? How do they get the oxygen they need to breathe? How are they born? Following in the footsteps of Polar Bears and Penguins, Clouds, and Trees, this latest in Arbordale's Compare and Contrast series has children pondering...

An exploration of Italy, providing information about the history, people, religion, schools, food, and culture of the country. Includes photographs, fast facts, and a glossary