Collected here are the first twelve classic stories, following the Alden children from their first adventure living in an old boxcar all the way through to their exciting journey on a houseboat. This box set is the perfect introduction to a timeless and cherished series.   This enriched ebook box set includes an illustrated biography of author Gertrude Chandler Warner, with photos from the archives at the Warner Museum in Putnam, Connecticut.

    Through richly detailed full-color paintings and line drawings, magical kingdoms emerge from a sea of dreams. Cassandra Aisling, who is nine years and eleven months old, doesn't care “a jot” about what sensible people think. She likes strange, mysterious, and magical things. So when her world gets tumbled upside down, she boards the H.M.S. Basset, ready to explore the landscape of her imagination. Pledging allegiance to the Basset's motto, “Credendo do Vides...Believing is Seeing,” Cassandra, her skeptical older sister Miranda, and their father, Professor Algernon Aisling, set out in search of the ancient legends. From the flickering flight of fairies and the mermaids' siren songs to a labyrinth-bound Minotaur and a fire-breathing dragon, the Aisling family witnesses firsthand the wonder of mythological worlds. In this lavishly illustrated edition, Cassandra's adventures intertwine with her father's scientific scribblings to present both new tales and the essence of classical myths. From the two voices, readers learn the power of imagination, the importance of believing in oneself, the value of family, and the need for creative, cooperative problem-solving. The story of a magical journey and the exquisite fantasy artwork will appeal to young and old alike.

    Combining colourful backgrounds with white pop-ups, this is a pop-up version of the classic Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas.

    At the heart of this book are chapters revolving around Laura’s nine Little House books, each exploring in detail the stories, houses, landscapes, journeys, foods, activities, and crafts of her pioneer life. Meticulously researched, lovingly written and beautifully illustrated, The World of Little House is for anyone who has ever read and loved the Little House books.Included in this glorious volume are*floorplans of Laura's little houses*a timeline showing events in Laura’s life and the United States*a biography illustrated with historic photographs*a family tree showing four generations of the Ingalls and Wilder families*a guide to all the Little House sites and museums*a selected bibliography of books about Laura and Little House*reproductions of Garth Williams’ original covers*over 150 full-color illustrations*over 20 Little House recipes, crafts and activities*embroidered satin ribbon marker

    With good-natured wisdom, love, and gentle humor, these books ease the way for kids - and their parents - through these first times. Collected in this treasury are: The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor, The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room, The Berestain Bears in the Dark, The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter, and The Berenstain Bears' New Baby.

    Titles included are "#1 The Tower Treasure," "#2 The House on the Cliff," "#3 The Secret of the Old Mill," "#4 The Missing Chums," "#5 Hunting for Hidden Gold," and "#6 The Shore Road Mystery."

    Rebekah gradually learns how two different rivers play significant roles in the life of her friend, Judah, and in her own need to believe God's promises.

    Original. BAKER & TAYLOR & TAYLOR BOOKS.

    Blizzard introduces boys and girls to 12 magnificent landscape paintings. Through these carefully selected works and a thought-provoking text, the author guides students toward an imaginative new way of looking at art.This book is suited both for family reading and for sharing with a small group. Each full-color reproduction is accompanied by a brief biological sketch of the artist and a series of open-ended questions designed to make the most of a child's natural curiosity.

    She doesn't exactly mean to break the rules and annoy the teachers, but things just seem to happen whenever she is around.In The Worst Witch it is Mildred's first term at Miss Cackle's Academy and she is making and awful mess of it. Her biggest mistake is to turn bossy, stuck-up Ethel, the teacher's pet, into a pig.In The Worst Witch Strikes Again , Mildred is put in charge of a new girl Enid Nightshade, to keep her occupied and out of trouble. But this time it is Enid who leads Mildred off the straight and narrow path. A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch finds Mildred determined to lose her terrible reputation. But with Miss Hardbroom as her form teacher Mildred seems destined to remain the worst witch for ever!

    She wears it everywhere--in the pool, at the zoo, even in the rain! So what will Tilly do when her tutu accidentally gets torn?

    Spider Sisters captures the joy and uniqueness of this bond as it weaves a story of two very different sisters - who just happen to be spiders.

    In the style of the author's 'Don't Put Your Finger in the Jelly, Nelly' and 'I Went to the Zoopermarket', this book introduces such oddities as a fish on wheels and exploding grannies.

    Gathering her paints and notebook, she heads into the Arizona Sonoran Desert to explore its treasures. Sketching, painting, and writing, she records all that she sees and as night falls, she spreads out her pictures to make this scrapbook of her day, from dawn to dusk.

    As the young couple struggle to build their homestead, World War I breaks out. Ages 8+ years.

    Presents correspondence between Rosa Parks and various children in which the Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement answers questions and encourages young people to reach their highest potential.

    Four ghosts travel to Loch Ness in Scotland to see if they can spot the Loch Ness monster.

    Forced to flee the Nazis, a young girl and her family eventually end up in the United States where, years later, with a young daughter of her own, she is improbably reunited with the beloved doll she left behind in Germany.

    Moore's timeless poem, richly illustrated in full color, with images of a black family at the turn of the century.

    -- School Library Journal

    Yet as much as Scargo cherishes this living treasure, she sacrifices it in order to help her people, the Nobscussets, survive a terrible drought. Full color.

    Children learn to identify a variety of different plant, animal and insect species.-- Helps children identify different species.-- Includes scrapbook pages, for notes or drawings.-- Features detailed true-to-life illustrations.

    Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.The doubts, temptations and hopes of his own spiritual journey were put on paper and he became author of The Pilgrim's Progress.

    The photographs are outstanding.... The brief text compresses many details into a few sentences, The vocabulary is scholarly...and charts combined with the text give a clear overview of the subject s]". -- RQ

    Children learn to identify a variety of different plant, animal and insect species.-- Helps children identify different species.-- Includes scrapbook pages, for notes or drawings.-- Features detailed true-to-life illustrations.

    At last, a book that gives statistics a good name! This visual delight features gatefold artworks revealing what's big, bigger, and biggest -- just what children love to discover!

    But will he be too nervous to say his lines when the big night arrives?

    The Little Ballerina will dance her way into the hearts of little girls everywhere. Readers will share her determination as she practices the five basic positions, works at the barre, and struggles to do a perfect pirouette. And they will cheer when she shines as a sunbeam in the Big Recital! Ballet terms, pronunciation guide, and illustrations of steps are included.

    From formidable lessons learned from a bully, and facing parents after breaking curfew with his brother, to math woes and misadventures with his independent Scottish terrier, Rags, the poet's convincing voice gives the reader a generous, spirited perspective of growing up. Black-and-white illustrations add an appealing visual element to this coming-of-age collection.

    Four U.S. presidents have been killed in office, and attempts have been made on six other presidents

    A light, fantastic trip down the Great White Way for the little kid in all of us.--Meryl Streep. Full color.

    Through the simple yet captivating paintings, text and photographic montages, children of every race, nationality and religion will deepen their understanding of God, themselves, their relationship with God and all His children everywhere.

    When Davy realizes that sometimes saying you're sorry isn't enough, he uses his energy and cleverness to make amends and win back his family's affection. Full color.

    Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.To proclaim the Christian faith to nonbelievers remains Billy Graham's focus. He is known around the world as the great evangelist.

    Heroes of America is a series especially written for younger readers. These biographies are set in large type for easy reading with more than 100 illustrations in each book.

    But as Shar begins to realize her gift, the terror begins and a deadly power is rising. Can Shar summon the elements to become the Dark Caller?

    Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.While his ministry was popular, his gift for hymn writing would be more enduring as he became author of "Amazing Grace".

    When photographer Jim Brandenburg first saw him on the tundra of Ellesmere Island, the yearling wolf was awkward and his fur was a mess.

    A detailed guide to the plants and animals of the four desert regions of North America (Chihuahuan, Great Basin, Sonoran, and Mojave).

    And until Laura's death in 1957, hundreds and hundreds of children wrote to Laura to tell her how much they enjoyed her pioneer stories and how much they loved her for writing them. These letters are funny, heart-warming, and utterly unique. In them the children asked Laura about her family and told her about their own families. Some children sent handmade birthday cards and Valentines; some sent poems, drawings, or photographs. Many children called her by her first name, so dear a friend to them had she become. For as long as she could, Laura answered every letter by hand from her home at Rocky Ridge Farm, and she cherished and saved every one.

    Full color.Ages 6-11.

    But now there's Art Dog -- a new superhero on the block -- and he's fighting crime with a paintbrush and an unstoppable creative might. Just as Superman and Batman lead quiet lives during the day as Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne, Art Dog spends his days as Arthur Dog, a mild-mannered guard at the Dogopolis Museum of Art. But under the light of a full moon, he undergoes a transformation into a creative force to be reckoned with. Through a little creativity and an astounding nose for art he manages to sniff out and apprehend a band of thieves who have stolen the priceless Mona Woofa.Highlighted with characteristically bright and bold illustrations, Thacher Hurd has created an action-packed story that offers a whimsical view of many artistic masterpieces. Littering the pages of Art Dog are canine interpretations of paintings such as Wood's American Gothic, Matisse's Dance of Life and Jazz, Vermeer's Girl with Turban, Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, da Vinci's Mona Lisa and others. Children will recognize some of the paintings and will delight in the dogs replacing their human counterparts.Oh, no! Someone has stolen the Mona Woofa from the Dogopolis Museum of Art and the police don't even realize that they are barking up the wrong tree when they collar their number one suspect. So it's up to Art Dog, the mysterious, masked painter who roams the streets of Dogopolis, to find the missing masterpiece. Zip! Splash! Smoosh! He paints himself a Brushmobile, and he's off––on a wild and funny chase to capture the dastardly crooks. With the same deft touches of high-spirited fun and adventure that have made Mystery on the Docks and Mama Don't Allow (both Reading Rainbow Featured Selections) such perennially popular stories, Thacher Hurd serves up a new action-packed tale that will delight young readers. 1996 ‘Pick of the Lists' (ABA)Children's Choices for 1997 (IRA/CBC)1998 Red Clover Book Award (VT)Oh, no! Someone has stolen the Mona Woofa from the Dogopolis Museum of Art and the police don't even realize that they are barking up the wrong tree when they collar their number one suspect. So it's up to Art Dog, the mysterious, masked painter who roams the streets of Dogopolis, to find the missing masterpiece. Zip! Splash! Smoosh! He paints himself a Brushmobile, and he's off––on a wild and funny chase to capture the dastardly crooks. With the same deft touches of high-spirited fun and adventure that have made Mystery on the Docks and Mama Don't Allow (both Reading Rainbow Featured Selections) such perennially popular stories, Thacher Hurd serves up a new action-packed tale that will delight young readers. 1996 ‘Pick of the Lists' (ABA)Children's Choices for 1997 (IRA/CBC)1998 Red Clover Book Award (VT)

    Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans.The seven principles of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba, serve to remind African Americans of the struggles of the past, and also focus on present-day achievements and goals for the future.The holiday fun continues with activities at the end of the book, including making your own cow-tail switch and baking benne cakes.

    This beautifully photographed book will give you a chance to prove just how observant you are! This book encourages readers to really look at what makes a face unique. Full color.

    A Great read-aloud and a unique source for hard-to-find material." - School Library Journal Walls function as memory, as well as barriers. Here, the author and illustrator have fashioned a unique book that introduces young readers to the walls of different cultures. Fourteen vibrantly colored pastels, across two open pages, bring you inside the world of each wall, and the text presents information about each place.

    

    

    The huge, 400-year-old oak tree sees many people come and go during the course of its life as a Mai-Mehtug or "path-tree" to the inland forest.

    Take a close-up look at the story of farming--the rhythm of the seasons, the rearing of livestock, and the work of plowing, sowing, and harvesting.  The history of the farm from its earliest days, the important roles of animals and machines, and the future of farming are explored with vivid photographs and fascinating facts.

    Meet the painter of American Gothic in this biography that follows Grant Wood's path to becoming a renowned American artist.

    For them, it's Oregon--or bust!

    

    All ages

    Want a recipe for success? Just mix America's number one small doll with a seasoned learning-to-read series and you're ready to serve up stellar sales! Polly Pocket and her pals whip up lots of fun and food in this cookbook for young chefs. Simple step-by-step directions and full-color illustrations teach kids how to make Midge's Banana Bites, Diddy's Mini-Pizzas, a Polly Pocket Pita, and more--all without an oven or stove.

    -- Kirkus Reviews

    'Dr. Robotnik and his Badniks have been quiet lately, ' he reported. 'Maybe he's ready to give up!' said Tails, the two-tailed fox. 'No way, ' said Sonic the Hedgehog, lightning-quick leader of the Freedom Fighters. He knew that the evil Robotnik wouldn't stop until every living thing on the planet was destroyed or robotized. - Quoted from the book.

    This title includes six more tales from Europe, Canada, Polynesia, Africa and the Americas. It is suitable for ages 4-8.

    Close-up illustrations feature the materials Bruno the tailor uses and helpful step-by-step tips and a pattern sketch are included. Full-color illustrations.

    Describes the formation and activities of volcanoes and identifies some notable eruptions.

    Readers are asked, Where's the cat? and they are given clues that suggest where he might be.

    Provides biographical profiles of five African American inventors including Lonnie Johnson, Frederick McKinley Jones, Marjorie Stewart Joyner, Elijah McCoy, and Garrett Augustus Morgan.

    David and his sister Sally get a surprise visitor when they celebrate his birthday in the country with Grandma and Grandpa.

    2) ONLY FIELD GUIDES NOW SOLD IN THE TRADE MARKET FOR AGES 6-10. National Geographic Pocket Guides are younger and more user-friendly than Audubon's or Peterson's. 3) REVIEWED BY EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS and carefully researched to meet National Geographic's standards for accuracy. 4) PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS work together to give a full portrait of each entry in its natural habitat. 5) RANGE MAPS SHOW THE DISTRIBUTION throughout North America or the world 6) FIELD NOTES give fast answers and fascinating tidbits. 7) HANDY POCKET SIZE AND STURDY COVERS MAKE THESE GUIDES PERFECT FOR FIELD USE. 8) A RULER ON THE INSIDE BACK COVER is a convenient tool when measuring specimens. A GLOSSARY, INDEX, and HOW-TO-USE section make for easy reference. 16 LINED AND BLANK PAGES FOR NOTES AND SKETCHES are provided for recording observations.

    An authoritative volume covering the diverse plant life of Hawaii's National Parks, Haleakala National Park on Maui, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii.

    The river was always going somewhere, and I never tired of watching it. My mother told me the river began in the mountains to the north and ended in the ocean to the west. But this I had never seen.Rivers, oceans, and clouds will never seem quite the same again after "Go Home, River." In this turn-of-the-century story, a young Eskimo boy follows his family into the mountains to the river's beginning, sails down the gathering river to its end, and marvels as the river takes itself apart in its delta.

    Although written in a story format, these books are not fictionalized accounts. A chronology of major events follows the story, along with a brief summary of the subject's life.

    Chips to be an outside dog, but when he gets lost just before they move, they all realize how much they love him.

    

    This is the first book to describe the quirks, charms, and characteristics of a dozen dragon breeds. Illustrated with full-color images of dragons at play and rest, this book offers invaluable assistance to the first-time dragon owners.

    Titles #10 and #11 in the Chalet School series.

    An' there ain't no sheriff west of the Mississippi with a better pedigree than the Gulch's own J.D. Saddlesoap. He's a fine-looking mustang, an' his heart's tender as a bare foot in a cactus patch. But he don't tolerate no trouble in town. This collection of tales has 6 stories. Showdown: Sheriff J.D. Saddlesoap faces the notorious outlaw Gruffle O'Buffalo, in a rodeo contest like you've never seen before. Billy the Kid: The sheriff faces a troublesome mountain goat as crime rises to new heights in Dust River Gulch. Gold in that Thar Soup: Bo the lizard find gold in an unusual place. His troubles begin when he tries to keep a secret. Doc Hardly: A friendly visitor to Dust River Gulch is doing everything he can to help the town get a good night's sleep. Hare-Raisin' Horseshoes: Sheriff J.D. Saddlesoap loses his shoes and nearly loses his reputation at the same time when a farmer with a chip on his shoulder accuses him of vandalism. End of the Rodeo: Gruffle O'Buffalo and his gang return to Dust River Gulch to finish off their rodeo contest and to settle a score with the Sheriff. Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

    Complete with gorgeous full-color photographs and watercolor paintings -- and a tie-dyed string loop.

    Their joint efforts, a brief scare, and the shared experience of nature bring them a little closer. This beautifully and subtly told tale, with artful illustration, is the work of talented young Australian author Gary Crew.

    They'll row out to the island. They each hold an oar and sing. On the way, they get stuck on a rock. But help arrives in an unexpected way. "Publishers Weekly "said of the first two titles in the series, "Boo and Baa in a Party Mood" and "Boo and Baa in Windy Weather," "This shows all the promise of a winning series."

    The animals are curious, so they follow her to the stable, where they discover Cat's secret-newborn twin kittens named This and That!

    The cat-face flower can't stand the late-night feline concerts that Cat enjoys, while Cat can't understand why Cat-Face goes to bed early. Cat and Cat-Face conveys a very important truth about friendship.

    As a baby snuggles down to sleep, the bright world outside the window continues to move to an engaging rhythm. Frolicking creatures dance in scenes that glow with light and warmth. The natural world is full of different kinds of activity--penguins play in frozen lands, a spider silently weaves its web--all while baby sleeps. Full color.

    Understand the basic principles of nature through experiments using simple, everyday objects. Discover the natural world on your doorstep with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and color photographs showing each stage of every experiment. 101 Nature Experiments will satisfy the curiosity of the young naturalist and encourage an awareness and enjoyment of the natural world.

    But he fears that his music and ultimately, Nathan himself, have played a very big role in his parents' separation. To add to his worries, Nathan has moved with his mother, to his Uncle Nevill's house, an eccentric, mysterious old man. He also has to deal with a school bully, and an unwanted, but insistent friend, Katie, who performs "magic."Nathan and Katie are inadvertently caught in the summoning of Uncle Nevill by Myrrd, Wyndcaller of Angliocch, and find themselves in the middle of a power struggle between a boy king and a sorceress in a kingdom on a parallel world. In Angliocch, Nathan learns to embrace his gifts for music and hearing and uses them to play an instrumental role in helping the boy king ascend the throne.

    This Spanish-language edition of an award-winning short story collection for young adults depicts bicultural teens grappling with "fitting in.

    Eric A. Kimmel's original tale of the Pacific Northwest is beautifully illustrated by Michael Steirnagle's colorful pastels. Full color.

    Includes interactive Curiosity Boxes and fold-out panels.

    Boo's vigorous attempt to use a vacuum cleaner turns the efforts of the two sheep to clean house upside down.

    

    A BOARD BOOK illustrated in colour by the author, which offers an introduction to counting using pictures of animals.

    Based on a true story about the author's pet cat.

    As they set out on a dangerous journey, Segra to find her parents and Brill to search for the lost prince of Exitorn, the two friends are helped in their quest by a beautiful meladora bird named Stargull.

    It helps to shape our landscapes and provide our food supplies. The weather influences the way we live, where we live, what we wear, the running of transportation systems and how we feel. Extreme weather can bring storms that destroy homes, or droughts that can ruin crops. But what exactly is weather? (Introduction)

    She wants to keep him, but she can't let her mother find out. So she hides him in the shed. Meanwhile, Stella wakes up in a strange room after having had a stroke. She can't move and she can't talk. So how can she ask what happened to her dog? This is a story about a magical dog who changes Sam's life in ways she could never have dreamed.

    A little sibling jealousy? Homesickness? Mom has the perfect remedy -- she tells Howie about all the clean-up work they do while he's at school and then describes Wally's great big boring, long and fat all-afternoon nap.

    Guess where?  Right under the tree where she parked it!  Toddlers will enjoy peeking through the die-cut holes in this sturdy board book as they help Sister Bear track down her favorite set of wheels.

    Walk Two MoonsAs Sal entertains her grandparents with Phoebe's outrageous story, her own story begins to unfold — the story of a thirteen-year-old girl whose only wish is to be reunited with her missing mother.In her own award-winning style, Sharon Creech intricately weaves together two tales, one funny, one bittersweet, to create a heartwarming, compelling, and utterly moving story of love, loss, and the complexity of human emotion.Catherine, Called Birdy Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man — any rich man, no matter how awful. But by wit, trickery, and luck, Catherine manages to send several would-be husbands packing. Then a shaggy-bearded suitor from the north comes to call — by far the oldest, ugliest, most revolting suitor of them all. Unfortunately, he is also the richest. Can a sharp-tongued, high-spirited, clever young maiden with a mind of her own actually lose the battle against an ill-mannered, piglike lord and an unimaginative, greedy toad of a father? Deus! Not if Catherine has anything to say about it! Indian Captive In this classic frontier adventure, Lois Lenski reconstructs the real life story of Mary Jemison, who was captured in a raid as young girl and raised amongst the Seneca Indians. Meticulously researched and illustrated with many detailed drawings, this novel offers an exceptionally vivid and personal portrait of Native American life and customs.

    "This new addition to Micklethwait's I Spy series challenges children to look closely at paintings and find things related to transportation....It's up to parents or teachers to extend the experience....The paintings here will intrigue children and reward a closer look."--Booklist.

    These small board books, specially designed for little hands, tell four simple stories based on The Hunchback of Notre Dame, then tuck back into their tiny slipcase for handy storage.At the FestivalParis PalsQuasimodo's Bell TowerSuch a Busy City

    in Brooklyn, people have a snack in the pantry at 2 a.m. in England, the cat knocks over the samovar at 5 a.m. in Moscow, a family has a barbecue at noon in Australia, and the sun is setting at 6 p.m. in Los Angeles.

    Approximately 2,000 Spanish words with their synonyms are presented in Spanish, along with hundreds more antonyms. The authors, both elementary-level educators, have organized this book with reference to current classroom needs.

    -- Describes the lives and achievements of influential 20th-century American personalities.-- Appealing biographies of famous men and women written for teens.

    Full color.