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Michael, said Karl. Theres a really big bear in the backyard. This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.

Presents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to India, including animals, food, history, and yearly festivals.

Presents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to Brazil, including animals, food, history, and yearly festivals.

Philip Pullman garnered every accolade around with the breathtaking His Dark Materials trilogy. Now he turns his storytelling gifts to one of the most famous of the Arabian Nights tales, Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp. Aladdin is a shiftless good-for-nothing boy until he unwittingly acquires a magic lamp inhabited by a genie -- and the adventure that follows both makes his fortune and makes him a man. Pullman tells the tale with his trademark crisp writing and fast-paced action, while Sophy Williamss pastels shimmer with the heat and beauty of the Far East. Terrific for reading aloud

Describes some of the earths natural resources, their importance, and how they can be safeguarded.

Teachers Guide for Grade 6 Collection

Renowned non-fiction authors Melvin and Gilda Berger offer these science-filled books, providing fascinating information about these captivating creatures. Children will learn about where they live, what they hunt, how they communicate, how they survive, and much more Each spread features engaging text and brilliant, and full color photographs.

William can ride his new BMX bike, but he is still a bit wobbly. When hes riding home from school one day, he starts to go downhill fast Watch out, William

Find out about some of the people both passengers and crew who sailed on the Titanics first and only voyage, and learn the tragic story of the doomed shipThis is a simple recounting of the Titanics tragic story. The text describes the chronology of events, and discusses the investigation that followed the disaster. The final pages discuss Robert Ballards discovery and exploration of the wreck of the Titanic. Sidebars introduce real people who were aboard the Titanic, including the captain, who went down with his ship.

Readers can take a trip into outer space and learn about neighboring planets and how the suns gravity makes the planets orbit around it. Features full-color, up-close photographs of the planets in the Earths solar system.

Wonderfully written title to teach kids the importance of generosity

Follow the day of a bright yellow flower from sunrise to sunset. Kids learn all kinds of scientific facts about flowers.

Meet the Dinofours Theyre dinosaurs. Theyre four years old. And theyre having a race. Who will win? Join the Dinofours as they learn that some children are fast runners, some are great storytellers -- and all are special.

Some children paint a big picture using many colors. Colorful illustrations enhance this simple book about counting and colors.

Through rhyming text and realistic illustrations an easy reader shows the world through a dinosaurs eyes, revealing what the world was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth and that many of the plants and animals that lived then still exist today.

The JUST FOR YOUtm series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories include books at three different reading levels. Plus, each book contains instructional-and fun-material for caregivers that targets comprehension and key vocabulary.

Ladybug plans a party with only two friends in her small house, but as more and more insects show up, she is sure her birthday is ruined.

This book explains what shooting stars are, what they are made of, and what happens to them when they land on Earth.

About an earnest young dinosaur who tries as hard as he can and his frazzled mother who always knows how to save the day.

Describes how various animals use their eyes to find food and scare away other animals, including owls, spiders, scallops, and bees.

Folkloric tales are stories about an object that supplies a never ending amount of food which have been popular throughout time and traced back to ancient Greek mythology. The strong appeal comes from the heros acquisition of things that bring him infinite security inexhaustible food, limitless wealth and physical power over adversaries. The hero always triumphs in the end. These tales of wish fulfillment can be found around the world.

Determined that their daughter Nina realize her musical destiny, her poor but devoted parents send her away as a baby to the Venetian ospedale, knowing she will be raised as an orphan and will never again be allowed to return home.

Magnificently capturing the colorful world of Islam for the youngest readers, this breathtaking and informative picture book celebrates Islams beauty and traditions. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday colors are given special meaning as young readers learn about clothing, food, and other important elements of Islamic culture, with a young Muslim girl as a guide. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is being read to a child on a parents lap.

Deep in the woods, a rabbit finds a mysterious thing. What is this? asks the rabbit. It looks like a wonderful house for me. So he wriggles inside and there he staysuntil a big grumpy bear lumbers by. What a beautiful hat, says the bear...One by one, different animals find the strange object and transform it into whatever they need it to be. But when a little boy recognizes it as a book, all the animals gather around to share the most amazing story inside This heartwarming and delightful romp is sure to become a classic for young book lovers everywhere.

Jumpstart reading success with this series of motivating storybooks correlated with Guided Reading Levels A-I. These full-color storybooks feature just the right amount of text to help children learn to read with ease and confidence. Includes a tip-filled parent guide.