Arthur is unhappy about going on vacation with his family, but he shows them how to make the best of a bad situation when they end up stuck in a motel because of rain.

    A boy provides a look at life on the prairies of North America and describes the effects of the climate on the people in the heartland of the continent.

    with photographs from the Dust Bowl era. This true story took place at the emergency farm-labor camp immortalized in Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. Ostracized as "dumb Okies," the children of Dust Bowl migrant laborers went without school--until Superintendent Leo Hart and 50 Okie kids built their own school in a nearby field.

    These cartoons by Malaysian cartoonist Lat return to the Kampung Boy setting of his famous autobiographical collection to compare kampung life as he knew it growing up with the modern kampung life of the eighties and nineties.

    When a seafaring grandfather returns home for the last time, his ten-year-old grandson searches for the great treasure hidden in the sailor's old wooden chest.  But Grandfather's legacy is much more than gold coins--it is the promise that the imagination holds the mightiest treasure of all.

    A dazzling series of linked portraits deftly draws us into a colorful, fantastical world full of people engaged in assorted occupations. Full-color illustrations.

    They come to love this baby as their own, all the while knowing that eventually Sophie's mother will return one day to take her from them.

     If only Marco hadn't read a newspaper article about a ranch and become determined to see one. If only Polo hadn't found himself longing for the mother he barely remembered as a soft-warm-wiggle-purr-milk-tongue. Then the two tabbies might have been content to remain pampered house cats forever. But when their owners leave a door open, Marco and Polo can't resist the temptation to escape to the outside world. Their search for food and a dry place to sleep leads them to Texas Jake and the cats of the Club of Mysteries. Life on the streets is a lot easier with friends, but Marco and Polo have to prove themselves before they can become members of the club. And that means facing the huge mastiff Bertram the Bad, a pack of savage river rats, and a barren landscape that may be the ranch of Marco's dreams -- even if it seems more like a nightmare. Home is starting to look better and better... Don't miss any of The Cat Pack's adventures.

    His Just So Stories, brimming with playful whimsy and satire, have charmed young and old alike for generations. Six cleverly concocted fables from that popular collection have been selected for this volume.

    San Souci's lively, well researched text and Henterly's illustrations--rich in color and detail (School Library Journal)--capture the mythical beauty and drama of the fabled days of Camelot in this dramatic story of the legendary heroine of Camelot.

    Written in conjunction with educators, scholars, and religious advisors, Old and New Testament tales including the Birth of Jesus, Jacob's Ladder, Noah's Ark, and the Resurrection fill this little book that's perfect for sharing with loved ones.

    Long ago, the first man and woman quarreled. The woman left in anger, but the Sun sent tempting berries to Earth to slow the wife's retreat. Luminous paintings perfectly complement the simple, lyrical text. "Complete harmony of text and pictures: altogether lovely." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer reviewJoseph Bruchac is an award-winning storyteller whose books for children include Eagle Song, Children of the Longhouse, and Arrow to the Sun (all Dial). He lives in Greenfield Center, New York. Anna Vojtech lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

    Living in the shadow of her beautiful and talented younger sister, Lee cares for a wolf pack that needs protection from cattle ranchers.

    To each, artist Jae Ray brings her rich, glowing colors, her elegant sense of figure and form, and her gift for detail.A Zulu tales tells of the indomitable Unanana, who rescues her two children from an elephant's belly. From Japan comes the story of a timeless shimmering kingdom beneath the sea. In a rousing African-American story, a band of witches get their comeuppance. Fantastic transformations, diguises, magical objects, and spirits reveal a powerful world beyond the senses, a world that influences justice and happiness in human affairs.While suggesting the diversity of the earth's people, this gorgeous collection, crafted for reading aloud or alone, also shows - through themes of kindness, courge, stadfastness, and love, - how much we all share.

    And his dream, like that of his Uncle Lester, who writes flop Broadway musicals, is to be recognized for what he loves doing most.

    Science writer Neil Ardley shows how you can use everyday objects to discover the basic principles of science and understand how these apply to the world around you. So if you want to make a volcano erupt, see around corners, find out how your eyes work, or build an electromagnet, this fascinating book will show you how.Make science fun with 101 exciting step-by-step experiments that are safe and easy to do at home.

    The discovery that the killers were but boys themselves forced a national (and international) self examination: what kind of society could breed such a monstrous act?

    Frequently reprinted with slightly differing bibliographical details but the same ISBN.

    Shipwrecked in uncharted waters, Arthur Denison and his son Will stumble upon a mysterious world in which humans and dinosaurs live together in peace, in a beautifully illustrated, pop-up book based on the best-selling Dinotopia.

    Each mystery is designed for children 8-13 years old, with clues to solve on each page from logic tests to code-cracking, adding up to one colourful, exciting mystery.Collecting: Escape from Blood Castle, The Curse of the Lost Idol, Murder on the Midnight Plane, The Incredible Dinosaur Expedition, The Intergalactic Bus Trip, Time Train to Ancient Rome, Danger at Demon’s Cove.

    Their little house is close to a four-lane highway and factories tower overhead. Every morning they wave to the passing trucks and the drivers wave back. They are truly happy..until one day they learn that their house must be demolished. In this time of trouble, who can the Fairweathers turn to but their friends and a spirit of hope? Bob Graham currently lives in Somerset with his family, but has spent most of his life in Sydney. He trained at the Julian Ashton Art School and has published a wide range of award-winning children's picture books.

    A retelling of a Celtic tale in which two cats set out to save children in a Highlands village who have been put under a sleeping spell by three wicked witches.

    Their forty year long secret threatens to be exposed when a distant relative of their landlord visits from Australia. "Good old-fashioned fantasy at its finest."-Publishers Weekly

    Enter the world of the great river and meet the marvelous riverbank animals: the poetic Rat, his friend Mole, and the boastful Toad, as they voyage down the river and into the Wild Wood to great adventures! This exclusive BBC production features a full cast, authentic sound effects and sweeping music to warm hearts young and old. \

    But when Laura goes to school, Alice spends the day doing all her own favorite things--until Laura comes home and she can have fun with her sister again. Full color.

    Exquisitely illustrated by the award-winning artist of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, and simply told, these tales will transport adult and child alike to a world of mystery and folklore. Full color.

    Helps kids and parents laugh their way through their fears with a delightful story that turns a closet filled with "monsters" into a child's own personal zoo.

    But with her new life come changes--and challenges. Is her shiny scooter up to the crags and potholes of city sidewalks? Will she be able to make new friends? Can she find a way to help out little Petey, who everyone says doesn't talk? And will the kids from Melon Hill win any blue ribbons at the Borough-Wide Field Day?As Elana coasts toward discoveries and surprises in her new home, she keeps one thing in mind: Anything can happen as long as you have a winning attitude and a cool set of wheels!Elana Rose Rosen and her mother have just moved to a new apartment, and this is Elana's story about the event-filled summer that follows and the new neighbors and friends that become an important part of her life. "A pleasure to read....A story, told with tremendous inventiveness, of the satisfactions and intellectual excitements of childhood, of the worlds seen, explained and illustrated through the remarkable eyes of a remarkable girl."--New York Times Book Review.

    

    His father has turned their yard into a pigsty! What Iggy creates out of all the bits and pieces is beyond what anyone would expect -- come and see!A happy, rhyming environmental tale by one of the world's favorite singers, Olivia Newton-John (with Brian Hurst), with endearing pictures by popular children's book illustrator Sal Murdocca is just what budding environmentalists (and their families) will enjoy.

    Welcome to the MUSEUM OF UNNATURAL HISTORY if you dare come in!In each wing you'll discover the strangest, scariest, most eclectic collection of art and prehistoric life.....

    A little girl compares her current life with the time when she "used to be a princess."

    The Berenstain Bear family enjoys a day at the Mall!

    producer invites Maxi to try out for the new Doggie Bites commercial. Technicolor illustrations and a bouncy rhyming text make this a winner.--Booklist. Full color.

    Offering play-by-play descriptions of the games, historical trivia, and lifetime statistics of key players, this book shows how life goes on even after the worst moments--and how a little mistake can sometimes make a very big difference. Photos.

    A rhyming verse follows a spunky young hero and his trusty dog as they stalk three villainous robbers along a twisting trail of mazes in the Old West.

    Children set out looking for insects and they find all kinds.

    A single woman in an Amish community where marriage and children are the expectation for every woman. After seeing her aged parents through their final illnesses, Miriam is now finally ready to begin her own life. But is it too late for the husband and children she longs for?

    My First Encyclopedia is arranged in themes that move from the familiar environment of a child's everyday life to an exploration of the wider world. Learning is fun as lively artwork and full-color photographs combine with clear, simple language to answer the questions that young children ask. Educational and informative, My First Encyclopedia prepares children for the first years of school and encourages independent reading. Developed in consultation with language specialists, an alphabetical index is also included for easy reference.

    . . Petra Mathers combines classic fairy tale ingredients with visual flights and the result is picture book magic. Full color.

    Ellen shares everything with her beloved stuffed animal, Penguin, even her shyness over joining the other children at their tea party, until she meets Jo and her stuffed monkey companion, Bill.

    For junior architects and kids curious about house design, Glenn's text should become a standard resource. . . " -- Booklist ." . . will prove useful for tomorrow's architects and builders (or even for historically minded adult home buyers of today). Under Every Roof introduces children to serious study and concern about the preservation of America's built environment. Most readers, even grown-ups, will be able to recognize building types found in their own hometown and take pride in mastering the argot of architectural description and criticism. With some effort, such crusty categorical terms as 'Jefferson Classicism (or Roman Revival)' and 'Richardsonian Romanesque (or Vernacular)' can be tamed and worked into your everyday vocabulary. Joe Stites's drawings keep up the pace in this lively handbook." -- The Washington Post." . . an in-depth, lively introduction to American architecture. . . will motivate readers to become 'house watchers.' Joe Stites's cartoonish illustrations add humor to the text and encourage even the most artistically shy to try recording architectural sightings." -- The Times-Picayune, New Orleans"Patricia Brown Glenn has coupled the basic concept of a style guide with an extended discussion of the factors which affect the appearance of a building, using Joe Stites's cleverly executed drawings. Aiming to reach children still in elementary school, Glenn does not, however, 'talk down' to her readers. Thus, she provides a text that speaks to both the child and the parent, while the expressive illustrations should readily engage the curiosity of children and charm those adults who elect to investigate this 'book for kids.'" -- Historic Kansas City Foundation GazetteWhy do houses look the way they do? Have you ever wondered why A-frames are popular in snowy regions? Or why wraparound porches and large windows are prevalent in warm climates? Why do some houses hug the landscape while others are tall and narrow with very steep roofs?Can you imagine a house that looks like an elephant or a shoe? Can you send away for a house from a mail-order catalog? What does a flounder house look like?What about the house you live in? Why was it built that way? What style is it? In Under Every Roof, Patricia Brown Glenn answers all of these questions and many, many more. She makes explaining architectural history, its styles and terms, informative for both you and your child. Over 170 engaging and often hilarious watercolor illustrations vividly bring everything to life.First, you'll explore the many influences on house design--from location, climate, and available materials to personal taste, economics, and efficient energy use. You'll find out how the adobe block house, first built in the 1500s, helped people keep cool in the hot, dry, climates of New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. Did you know that people have even built houses out of sod? They did--in central Nebraska around one hundred and fifty years ago. You'll see houses constructed of everything from California redwood to New England shake shingles to Pennsylvania fieldstone to stainless steel and even glass.Under Every Roof also gives you a style guide to help you and your child easily identify different types of houses. Starting with Colonial Style (1600-1820), this captivating guide takes you through Revival Styles (1820-1920) to the Modernistic Style of the early to mid-twentieth century. Colorful illustrations point out different elements of a house, including roof types and materials, floor plan shapes, brick patterns, wall sidings, window types, porches, and much more.This delightful resource features over 60 houses from 30 states and the District of Columbia that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll get a list of all of the houses used as examples in the book so that you can visit any of your favorites that are open to the public. A special Field Guide even allows your child to look at the houses in your neighborhood and determine their style.Under Every Roof is sure to create a lifelong appreciation of the fascinating world of architecture for your child.

    A collection of stories and activities for Halloween.

    Her family and friends are eager to give their advice, but the Little Princess has an unexpected idea of her own!

    Packed with photographs of children, animals, and everyday objects, each page is designed to make very first learning experiences fun. Counting games and puzzles encourage children to learn through play. Open-ended questions help children work out basic mathematical concepts.

    William guides himself through anger, worry, and a deep sense of loss broughton by his grandma's illness and recent blindness.

    On a dark and windy night, the animals in the barn are frightened by strange noises on the roof and think that it might be a ghost.

    Lavish illustrations help to tell this fascinating tale. An aunt's townhouse in Chicago and the homes of cousins in the south and in the country are some of the other architectural journeys in this book, which introduces children to a whole new vocabulary and way of looking at architecture in houses.

    Anna's first day of kindergarten on the Navajo Reservation has her worried because she's different -- but a set of "magic" blocks and a new friend prove her wrong.

    A spunky old woman's request and a rather unusual dream convince Crabby Clarence the sign painter to make the most glorious and magnificent sign of his career and then give it away.

    In this delightful picture book, award-winning author and artist Barbara Bash guides readers into the shadowy world of the Little Brown Bat, one of the most common species in North America.

    Hundreds of art activities amaze and delight children as they discover the magic of crystals, light, constellations, plants, and more. A unique approach to learning basic science concepts.

    Maps, illustrations, graphs, diagrams, and facts provide information on our universe.

    Each book builds children's reading vocabulary and features an exciting or amusing plot with beautiful illustrations that support and extend the text.

    Includes full page drawings from original paintings and sculptures.

    During an expedition to the park with his grandfather, Moompa, Toby's favorite toy, Bomp, disappears, and Toby must search high and low to find his old friend.

    With glowing constellations on every page, young stargazers will love this entertaining and easy-to-read introduction to astronomy.

    Summering on a Maine island, thirteen-year-old Ab joins her friend Bean in investigating the odd noises in her boarding house and solving the mystery of a missing treasure and stolen paintings.

    But will it ever hatch? Little Chick's going to get a big surprise in this delightful book that sparkles and glitters with every turn of the page.

    During the day Leonie was a schoolgirl but at night she was a cat-burglar.

    -- NYT "The (Audubon prints and modern illustrations) work surprisingly well together, a tribute to the publisher's skill in designing this handsome book". -- BL.

    A first word-and-picture book for the very young-a clear and simple guide to the animal world.

    Describes the situation in twenty-six countries of the world and among twenty-six ethnic groups in which little is known about Christianity, and directs us on how to pray that Jesus will become more widely known.

    Ninety-eight animals, large and small, troop across the pages. Preschoolers will love marching through the alphabet with their favorite animal friends and meeting some new ones along the way. Full color.

    Good thing Maisy is around to keep things shipshape! This industrious little mouse collects eggs from the hens, feeds the baby lambs, picks apples, and drives the tractor. (We already knew she could operate heavy machinery from Maisy Drives the Bus.) Equally industrious readers can help Maisy by pulling the tabs and lifting the flaps in this interactive addition to the well-loved Maisy series by Lucy Cousins. Fans will recognize the vibrant colors, big print, and boldly outlined pictures that characterize these appealing books for very young readers (and readers-to-be). Don't miss Maisy and her friends on Nickelodeon as well as in her many other endearing books, including Maisy Goes Swimming and Happy Birthday, Maisy. (Baby to Preschool) --Emilie Coulter

    With a wise owl as a guide, Ribbit and various desert animals visit sand dunes and a beautiful oasis. And along the way, they learn all sorts of fun and important facts about the world's largest deserts and the surprising animals and plants that live there.

    Dog tired from working as president of a corporation, Buckledown vacations at a farm where he learns the joys of living like an ordinary dog.

    -- Colorful picture books filled with fascinating facts and amazing records and data-- Colorful illustrations and cartoons

    by Myra, the bully in her new school, Bobbie knows that she must face up to Myra's immature teasing but taking the first step proves difficult.

    Describes the construction, manning, and use of, as well as life aboard a sixteenth-century sailing ship, known as a galleon.

    The reader is invited to find insects hidden in the illustrations.

    The scrubs. Four boys and three girls. The seven nobody wants. Hot-shot soccer team rejects. So Justine, Randy and Brandon decide to form their own team: The Misfits. It's not easy finding players, but it is even harder persuading down-and-out Paul Reiner, a former high school principal, to be their coach.Finally Coach Reiner agrees to help. Rule #1, says the Coach, "You've got to become a team." It's a whole new ballgame as Justine and the gang learn how to turn outsiders into friends.But the real goal is soon clear: to prove to Coach Reiner that he needs them as much as they need him...

    in black-and-white. Too-Tall makes fun of Harry and calls him "Wheels" because he's in a wheelchair. But Harry can handle it--he even challenges Too-Tall to a basketball game!

    When a child stays overnight at her grandmother's house, she becomes aware of all the different sights, sounds, and creatures there.

    Plus, a gripping story of the century's great disaster--the Great Plague.

    Shows examples of everyday things that are red, blue, yellow, green, pink, black, and white, and how we can make more colors by mixing colors.

    Each book describes these customs as they are seen through the eyes of the participants and discusses how Native American people maintain their cultural identities in contemporary society.

    Grandma tells surprising and unusual stories about a vacation she took with her family when she was a little girl.

    When the girl he loves is captured by a giant, Thomas, a fisherboy, sets out to rescue her, aided by creatures he has helped in the past.

    Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and feeding habits of the sea otter.

    Couch potato Uncle Wilfred embarks on an unexpected, madcap journey around the world in pursuit of Uncle Lester's runaway hat, journeying over the Alps, crossing the Sahara in a balloon, and experiencing a host of adventures before returning home.

    Presented in storybook form with 35 colourful illustrations, this Canada 125 Project also contains the words and music to a lively, original Thanksgiving song.

    "I'm so angry inside I can't think!" he tells his mother.

    Throughout the summer and early fall, an old man goes out and gathers a variety of flowers and herbs until the time comes to make his special tea.

    all sorts of things can be given, in so many different ways! A companion to Chatting, Bouncing and Hiding.

    And now, with a slick new look and a cool pen name--Diamond Jones--he's going to prove he's got what it takes. But what happens when a writer underestimates the power of his own words? In Rob's case, it might cost him his friends on the Ghostwriter team. . .

    Ages 8-14

    Photographs, poems, and interviews with children reveal the hardships and hopes of Mexican American migrant farm workers and their families.

    Evans adapted and then expanded in order to give his brilliant illustrator, Arthur Rackham, maximum opportunity to exercise his gifts. The product of their collaboration is one of the most wonderful editions we have of this, or any other, fairy tale.

    Based on Disney's immensely popular movie, this version of the classic story of Aladdin and the lamp is told from the perspective of the genie.

    Create many old-time favorite blocks, including an easy adaptation of Attic Windows--no previous experience required Yardage and cutting charts, plus complete instructions, make assembly a breeze Enjoy a color-splashed gallery of 18 different quilt photos, which will inspire you to use bold, bright colors and patterns

    When a minstrel's adopted dragon pup is stolen by a wicked showman, the minstrel's songs suffer accordingly.

    

    In 1776, early in the American Revolution, nine-year-old Jenny is befriended in Philadelphia by a future president and meets a woman who will become a legend.

    Provides an introduction to kite construction and directions for making various kinds of kites, including a two-stick kite, box kite, superstunter, and windsock.