crazy! Miss Daisy eats bonbons! Mr. Klutz kisses pigs! Mrs. Roopy sings silly songs! And Ms. Hannah wears dresses made out of pot holders! Pot holders? How is A.J. ever going to learn anything? These just might be the funniest stories in the history of the world!

    But not just any school, a new school with all new kids in it. To make matters worse, her mom is going, too! She's the new music teacher, and Mallory can't think of anything that could possibly be worse--until her first day. She has to sit with Pamela, who always says the right thing and steals her ideas. Joey is so busy with his old friends that he has no time for her, and to top it off, she's picked to be an eggplant in the Fall Festival her mom is putting on. It's not fair! What can Mallory do? Should she give Pamela, and her new school, another chance?

    That’s what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy, is it true! In addition to having FUN-FUN-FUN in class, each weekend this amazing hamster gets to sleep over with a different student, like Lower-Your-Voice-A.J. and Speak-Up-Sayeh. Soon Humphrey learns to read, write, and even shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course). With lots of friends to help, adventures to enjoy, and a cage with a lock-that-doesn’t- lock, Humphrey's life is almost perfect. If only the teacher, Mrs. Brisbane, wasn’t out to get him!Boys and girls can't help falling in love with Humphrey!

    Here are: - Beloved, traditional Catholic prayers- Original prayers that accurately reflect a youngster's daily concerns and experiences- A "how to" for offering his or her own prayers- The basics of the Catholic Faith: the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, sacraments, corporal and spiritual works of mercy, and more- An age-appropriate "examination of conscience," and an introduction to the Mass and its major prayers.The Catholic Prayer Book for Children makes the perfect First Reconciliation of First Communion gift.This is the keepsake your child will keep.The prayers, lessons, and truths we never outgrow.

    Using traditional reading teaching techniques like alliteration, rhyme, repetition, and short sentences), the text invites young children to read along, while Michael Emberley's lively illustrations enhance the stories' humor and high spirits. Goldilocks, the Little Red Hen, the Three Little Pigs, and many more beloved characters star in these tales-with-a-twist that are perfect for early and reluctant readers, readers' theater, and bedtime fun. A 2005 Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts by the Children's Literature Assembly of the National Council of Teacher of English. Also chosen as a 2004 Gryphon Award Honor Book by the Center for Children's Books.

    But when SpongeBob and Patrick crank up the guitar, it breaks-and the guitar just keeps playing and playing!

    (Did you know he is the only president born in Hawaii?) Each page is jam-packed with trivia, fun facts, and information on the historical events of each presidency.

    He has a special talent: he can sing overwrought locomotives to sleep. Before long, parents get wind of Niccolini's skill and bring their crying babies, sleepless children, and barking dogs to the rail yard, hoping to soothe them into slumber. But how will Niccolini's gentle song be heard in all this racket? Gorgeously brought to life with dramatic oil paintings, Niccolini's Song is music so sweet, and a story so comforting, even the most restless young listeners will drift off to peaceful dreams.

    But first he needs the money to produce it. How will he get it? He enters a car race, of course! Readers will love this fast-paced, fact-based story!From the Trade Paperback edition.

    Various lines and spaces represent each part of the story. Introduces 4- to 9-year-olds to six treble clef notes in a captivating way! Enclosed CD includes narration and two sing-a-long songs. 10.5" X 8.5" hardcover/CD

    Water and tear resistant picture book. Ages 3+

    He loves the ritual of helping out in his grandfather’s store, Hall’s Nostalgia, and he loves listening to Grandpa Hall’s innumerable baseball stories. But one day, Oliver makes a startling discovery. It seems his grandfather has kept one very special story a secret: his own. With stunning black-and-white and sepia-tone illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, Matt Tavares portrays one man’s lifelong love of the game, and the enduring legacy he passes on to his grandchild.

    But he also struggled with terrible asthma. Overcoming his illness was the major battle of his young life . . . and his determination to make himself strong and healthy set the course for his amazing accomplishments to come. First in a planned series of picture storybooks about "turning points" in the lives of the young Presidents, this book is written by the in-comparable author of So You Want to Be President? and whimsically illustrated by Matthew Faulkner.

    Geometry, place value to the thousands and fractions are also presented Harcourt Family Learning Workbooks are a comprehensive line of workbook developed through a partnership with Harcourt, a leading educational publisher. Based on national teaching standards, these workbooks provide complete practice in math, reading, and other key subject areas.

    Whiskers’ primary science classes! The next best thing is doing hands-on explorations at school or at home with this guide." — KIRKUS REVIEWSMr. Whiskers, the teacher, has that wild look in his eyes again. That’s the look that means, Get ready for hands-on science! This time the subject matter is . . . matter. Using seven science stations, Mr. Whiskers encourages his kids to use all their senses to make observations and draw conclusions. Everyone’s a scientist in Mr. Whiskers’ class, where hands-on mini-experiments lead to Big Ideas — and promote an ongoing passion for independent, open-ended discovery.

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    New words to the traditional tune describe a camper-driving, "hootin'" and "shoutin'" guest and the party that will begin when she arrives.

    This book compares the age of some things on Earth.

    Pom makes a clay bowl, Flora buys a tiny glass horse, and Alexander selects a shiny, silver balloon. But Isabelle just can't think of a gift for her mother. It takes a consultation with her favorite advisor—her father, Babar—to get her creative juices flowing and lead her to the perfect present, one that comes straight from the heart.

    It takes root, sprouts leaves, and slowly begins to grow. Over many years, the mangrove will provide a home and nourishment for numerous creatures of land and sea. Among its roots come to live fiddler crabs and shrimp; in its branches dwell lizards and hummingbirds. Soon the tree is dropping seeds of its own, and other mangroves are growing, creating a tangle whose benefits extend even to large mammals like dolphins and manatees. There are endpaper maps that indicate where mangroves are located and the names of common animals and plants found in them.Ever threatened by hurricanes and even more by human destruction, the mangroves of our planet are endangered, but in Lynne Cherry's richly illustrated story one such habitat survives, giving readers hope and inspiration for preservation of these ecosystems in the real world.

    Did You Know that some spiders grow up to 12 inches across? Did You Know that spiders have their own armor? Did You Know that spiders inject poison with their fangs?

    But what was his childhood like? What were his interests and hobbies? How can we find out more about him? Read this book to find out.

    Science- Project Life (level one) is a complete one year life science course for 1st through 4th graders. The course covers cell life, the human body, the animal kingdom and the plant kingdom. Each of the 28 units (62 lessons) are presented in a story format complete with student notebook pages, parent/teacher pages, hands-on activities and home-friendly labs, journaling ideas, reading lists and web-site lists. R.E.A.L. Science is an incremental program that gently progresses as it combines the latest scientific information with age-appropriate mathematics and a whole lot of fun! R.E.A.L. Science follows a classical style of education with courses on Life, Earth & Space, Chemistry, and Physics. Level one courses are for 1st through 4th grade. Level two courses are for 5th through 8th grade.

    Egyptians is part of an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

    The clues are in the picture; it's up to you, the young detective, to size up the situation and solve the mystery.Read the storyPonder the pictureSeize pencil in fistAnd solve it yourself!Who stole the jade horse from under Jenny Jackalanda's nose? What did Cheri's mysterious letter really say? Who took Minnie Rahrah's diamond necklace? You find out!

    To get there, she'll have to overcome steep slopes, a freezing blizzard, and what her wise trail guide calls "surprises." But she simply must try&150both for herself and for the mother she has lost. If she succeeds, she will spread her wings and fly . . . high as a hawk. Based on the historic 1905 ascent by the youngest person ever to climb Longs Peak, the highest mountain in Colorado, this book combines T. A. Barron's powerful, poetic writing with Ted Lewin's magnificent, evocative paintings. Together, they make a truly inspiring journey.An author's note describes how the ascent encouraged guide Enos Mills to pursue his dream of creating the Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Weigel's comic-book style adventure will entertain as well as touch the heart. Full color.

    Includes sheet music and CD.

    Peter, her owner, is blind. Ginger helps him walk across busy intersections, go out for lunch, shop for groceries, and get on the bus. But Ginger's favorite part of the day is yet to come!

    We've tried to make it easy. Our Latin programs are regarded as among the most accessible courses you can find. But if you are needing something even easier, well, here it is. The new Prima Latina and Latina Christiana DVDs feature Leigh Lowe, elementary Latin instructor at Highlands Latin School and the author of Prima Latina. Leigh Lowe, one of our most popular instructors, employs her engaging teaching style, bringing Latin alive for your student. With creative graphics and a lively presentation, these video courses are the next best thing to having a Latin tutor in your home. The Prima Latina DVDs teach directly to the student and cover each lesson in the book, while adding tips and tricks that make learning Latin easy. Using Mrs. Lowe's video instruction, you can add Latin to your curriculum with zero additional prep time in your already busy schedule.

    Earthworm 0

    Each book uses a unique theme and adorable art to help young learners master math and reading through practice and reinforcement. Fun full-color stickers motivate and reward.

    Provides an overview of life in ancient Egypt, describing the people, daily activities, beliefs and customs, and what has been learned from artifacts left behind.