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Claudia and Mean Janine (Baby Sitters Club #07)
Claudia's participation in the Baby-sitters Club is curtailed when Grandmother Mimi suffers a stroke and Claudia finds herself Mimi-sitting and fighting more frequently with her sister.
Target age group 9 to 14 -
Kristy's Big Day (Baby Sitters Club #06)
Kristy's mom is getting married, and Kristy's a bridesmaid. The only trouble is, fourteen little kids are coming to the weeding, and they all need baby sitters. Here comes the Baby sitters Club!
Stacey, Claudia, Mary Anne, Dawn and Kristy think they can handle fourteen kids. But that's before they spend five days changing diapers, stopping fights, solving mix ups, righting wrongs... and getting sick and tired of baby sitting!
One thing's for sure: This is a hectic way to have a wedding. But it's a great way to have a lot of fun!
Target age group 9 to 12 -
Mary Saves the Day (Baby Sitters Club #04)
Mary Anne has never been a leader of the Baby sitters Club. She's left that up to Kristy... or Claudia... or Stacey. But now there's a big fight among the four friends, and Mary Anne doesn't have them to depend on anymore.
It's bad enough when she's left alone at the lunch table at school. But when she has to baby sit a sick child without any help from the club members, Mary Anne knows it's time to take charge.
The Baby sitters Club is going to fall apart unless somebody does something fast. Maybe it's time for Marry Anne to step in and save the day.
Target age group 9 to 12 -
Truth about Stacey (Baby Sitters Club #03)
The truth about Stacey is that diabetes. Nobody knows... except her friends from the baby Sitters Club -
Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (Baby Sitters Club #02)
Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne and Stacy have had some strange adventures since they started the Baby sitters Club. But nothing's been as spooky as what's going on right now.
The Baby sitters have been getting mysterious phone calls when they're out on their jobs. When a phone rings and they pick up, there's no one on the other end of the line.
Claudia's sure its the Phantom Caller, a jewel thief who's been operating in the area. Claudia has always liked reading mysteries, but when she doesn't like it when they happen to her. So she and the baby sitter decide to take action with some very mixed results.
Target age group 9 to 12 -
Kristy's Great Idea (Baby Sitter's Club #01)
Kristy thinks that Baby-sitters Club is a great idea. She and her friends Claudia, Stacy, Mary Anne all love taking care of kids. A club will give them the chance to have lots of fun and makes tons of money.
But nobody counted on crank calls, uncontrollable two year olds, wild pets and parents that don't always tell the truth. And then there's Stacy, who's acting more and more mysterious. Having a baby sitters club isn't easy, but Kristy and her friends aren't giving up until they get it right!
Target age group 9 to 12 -
I Am Jax Protector of the Ranch (Dog's Day #01)
Spend a day in the life of a livestock guardian dog! Jax the Great Pyrenees has a big job. After the Texas sun goes down, it's up to him and two other LGDs to protect their ranch from predators.
But when the lead dog gets hurt, Jax and a young pup are the only ones left to protect the flock through the night. Told from the dog's perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.
Target age group 7 to 10 -
Happy / Feliz (Baby Faces Bilingual Board Book)
Bright photographs teaches little ones first words.
Target age group 0-12 months -
Potty Time / La hora de ir al bano (Baby Bear Bilingual) (Board Book)
Little ones will love learning about using the potty with Baby Bear.
A los pequeños les encantará aprender sobre el uso de la bacinica con Baby Bear.
Target age group 12-18 months -
Rooting for Rafael Rosales
STARRED REVIEW! "Scaletta deftly weaves worry, optimism, and determination together...The tight focus on the emotional lives of his protagonists in these connecting narratives inspires genuine feeling for each. Full of heart and hope."--Kirkus Reviews starred review Maya is worried about the fate of the world--especially the bee population--but she finds new hope when she starts to follow the career of a baseball player from the Dominican Republic named Rafael Rosales, who years before struggled to pursue his own dreams.
Rafael has dreams to someday play Major League Baseball. Maya has worries, especially about the bees that are dying all over the world.
Follow Rafael and Maya in a story that shifts back and forth in time and place, from Minnesota to the Dominican Republic.
In their own ways, Maya and Rafael search for hope, face difficult choices, and learn a secret--the same secret--that forever changes how they see the world.
Target age group 9 to 12 -
Forces of Nature (Tinkerers #01)
A reclusive raccoon makes room in his life for new friends and new projects. In the furthest corner of a long-forgotten junkyard, Roscoe lives a life that suits him.
But when a disaster sends three visitors to his gate looking for a new home, he finds that he can create more with others than he ever could on his own--and that together they can build an environment that's better for everyone.
In each story in this series, the Tinkerers put on their engineering caps to come up with creative solutions to help others in their world.
Along the way, they explore topics that align with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
Target age group 7 to 10 -
It's Easter Chloe Zoe! (Chloe Zoe)
Chloe Zoe and her friends are going to the big Easter egg hunt! Chloe Zoe wants to find the sparkling golden egg with a special prize inside! Everyone's Easter baskets are filling up except Mary Margaret's. So Chloe Zoe and friends work together to help fill her basket. But when Mary Margaret finds the sparkling golden egg, Chloe is upset!
What will the trio find when they crack the egg open?
Target age group 4-8 -
Whose Nose? (Whose Are These?)
Babies can spot the differences between animals and people in this pure fun book with a built-in guessing game and underlying educational aspect.
Straightforward words and appealing, large illustrations bring smiles and chortles, a perfect opportunity for parents to cuddle up with little ones.
Target age group 4-8 -
Whose Feet? (Whose Are These?)
Babies can spot the differences between animals and people in this pure fun book with a built-in guessing game and underlying educational aspect.
Straightforward words and appealing, large illustrations bring smiles and chortles, a perfect opportunity for parents to cuddle up with little ones.
Target age group 4-8 -
Exploring Colors (Arabic / English) (Science Kids)
What does the color blue look like? Can you spot the color red?
Young readers will learn to identify these colors and more in SCIENCE KIDS: EXPLORING COLORS. EXPLORING COLORS is part of the "Let's Read" collection of media enhanced books designed for children. These books were created to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers.
English / Arabic Bilingual Edition
Target age group 4-6 -
Capitolio (Capitol) (Íconos Americanos)
Did you know that the leaders of the United States have met in the Capitol Building for more than 200 years? Today, the Capitol serves as a workplace for the U.S. Congress. Discover more fascinating facts in CAPITAL, an "American Icons" book.
¿Sabías que los líderes de los Estados Unidos se han reunido en el Capitolio por más de 200 años? Hoy, el Capitolio es el lugar de trabajo del Congreso stadounidense. Descubre más datos fascinantes en EL CAPITOLIO, uno de los libros de "Íconos Americanos."
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 9-12 -
Boy Who Grew Flowers
Quiet Rink always sits at the back of the classroom, away from the other children who have heard strange rumors about his family and prefer to keep their distance. But when a kind new girl joins his class, Rink's life begins to change.
Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, Jen Wojtowicz's heartwarming tale encourages children to empathize with and reach out to others.
Target age group 4-10 -
Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World (World of Celebrations) (Paperback)
Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child's-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria.
Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.
Target age group 4-10 -
Hello Tummy! / Hola Barriguita (Hello Body! Bilingual) (Board Book)
Hello, belly button!
From tummy time to snack time, from burps to giggles, join baby in discovering what round little bellies can do.
With high-contrast design and engaging photographs, HELLO, TUMMY! is perfect for the very youngest readers.
¡Hola ombligo!
Desde la hora boca abajo hasta la hora de la merienda, desde los eructos hasta las risitas, únete al bebé para descubrir lo que pueden hacer sus barrigas pequeñas y redondas.
Con un diseño de alto contraste y fotografías atractivas, ¡HOLA, TUMMY! Es perfecto para los lectores más jóvenes.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 1-3 -
Hello Face! / Hola Cara! (Hello Body! Bilingual) (Board Book)
Hello, smiling face!
From laughing to cooing, from sneezing to yawning, join baby in discovering what expressive eyes, noses, and mouths can do.
With high-contrast design and engaging photographs, HELLO, FACE! is perfect for the very youngest readers.
¡Hola cara sonriente!
Desde reír hasta arrullar, desde estornudar hasta bostezar, únete al bebé para descubrir lo que pueden hacer los ojos, narices y bocas expresivos.
Con un diseño de alto contraste y fotografías atractivas, ¡HOLA, CARA! Es perfecto para los lectores más jóvenes.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 1-3 -
Hello Tummy! (Hello Body!) (Board Book)
Hello, belly button!
From tummy time to snack time, from burps to giggles, join baby in discovering what round little bellies can do.
With high-contrast design and engaging photographs, HELLO, TUMMY! is perfect for the very youngest readers.
Target age group 1-3 -
Hello Face! (Hello Body!) (Board Book)
Hello, smiling face!
From laughing to cooing, from sneezing to yawning, join baby in discovering what expressive eyes, noses, and mouths can do.
With high-contrast design and engaging photographs, HELLO, FACE! is perfect for the very youngest readers.
Target age group 1-3 -
Too Green! / Muy Verde (Feelings and Firsts Bilingual) (Board Book)
Joining the "Feelings & First" series: a young child helps his Mum and Mama cook a green vegetable soup, but then emphatically refuses to eat it. After carefully watching his parents enjoying the meal, the child finally agrees to taste it and discovers that he likes it after all!
Full of humor and sound effects, this adorable and relatable tale offers a positive model for handling food reluctance.
Uniéndose a la serie "Feelings & First:" un niño pequeño ayuda a sus mamás a cocinar una sopa de verduras verdes, pero luego se niega enfáticamente a comerla. Después de observar atentamente a sus padres disfrutar de la comida, el niño finalmente acepta probarla y descubre que, después de todo, ¡le gusta!
Lleno de humor y efectos de sonido, este cuento adorable y fácil de identificar ofrece un modelo positivo para manejar la reticencia a comer.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 1-4 -
By Myself! / Yo Sola! (Feelings and Firsts Bilingual)
Joining the "Feelings & Firsts" series: a toddler humorously asserts her independence while getting ready in the morning, only to be met with one frustration after another. When she finds an opportunity to help her big sister get dressed, she accepts that they can help each other.
Adults and young children alike will delight in this young child's relatable drive for autonomy.
Uniéndose a la serie "Feelings & Firsts:" una niña pequeña afirma con humor su independencia mientras se prepara por la mañana, solo para encontrarse con una frustración tras otra. Cuando encuentra la oportunidad de ayudar a su hermana mayor a vestirse, acepta que pueden ayudarse mutuamente.
Tanto los adultos como los niños pequeños se deleitarán con el impulso de autonomía de este niño pequeño.
English / Spanish Bilingual Edition
Target age group 1-4 -
Too Green! (Feelings and Firsts) (Board Book)
Joining the "Feelings & First" series: a young child helps his Mum and Mama cook a green vegetable soup, but then emphatically refuses to eat it. After carefully watching his parents enjoying the meal, the child finally agrees to taste it and discovers that he likes it after all!
Full of humor and sound effects, this adorable and relatable tale offers a positive model for handling food reluctance.
Target age group 1-4 -
By Myself! (Feelings and Firsts) (Board Book)
Joining the "Feelings & Firsts" series: a toddler humorously asserts her independence while getting ready in the morning, only to be met with one frustration after another. When she finds an opportunity to help her big sister get dressed, she accepts that they can help each other.
Adults and young children alike will delight in this young child's relatable drive for autonomy.
Target age group 1-4 -
El Astronauta (Astronaut) (Viaje Al Espacio)
Did you know that 1961 was the first time a person went into space? Today, approximately 550 astronauts have been in space. Learn more about space in ASTRONAUT.
¿Sabías que en 1961 fue la primera vez que una persona viajó al espacio? Hoy en día, aproximadamente 550 astronautas han estado en el espacio. Aprende más sobre el espacio en EL ASTRONAUTA.
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 9-12 -
El Cinco de Mayo (Las Fechas Patrias Estadounidenses)
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for "the fifth of May." The holiday celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Learn more in CINCO DE MAYO, one of the titles in the "American Holidays" series.
Cinco de Mayo en español significa "el cinco de mayo." La festividad celebra la victoria del ejército mexicano sobre los franceses en la Batalla de Puebla. Obtenga más información en CINCO DE MAYO, uno de los títulos de la serie "Las Fechas Patrias Estadounidenses."
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 9-12 -
Las Gemas (Gemstones) (La Ciencia de las Rocas)
Diamonds were first discovered in India about 2,400 years ago. The weight of a gemstone is measured in carats. Learn more in GEMSTONES, one of the titles in the "Rock Science" series.
Los diamantes se descubrieron por primera vez en la India hace unos 2.400 años. El peso de una piedra preciosa se mide en quilates. Obtenga más información en LAS GEMAS, uno de los títulos de la serie "La Ciencia de las Rocas."
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 9-12 -
Las Rocas Metamórficas (Metamorphic Rocks) (Ciencia de las Rocas)
Metamorphic rocks are formed from other rocks. They make up 27 percent of Earth's crust. Learn more in METAMORPHIC ROCKS, one of the titles in the "Rock Science" series.
Las rocas metamórficas se forman a partir de otras rocas. Constituyen el 27 por ciento de la corteza terrestre. Obtenga más información en LAS ROCAS METAMÓRFICAS, uno de los títulos de la serie "La Ciencia de las Rocas."
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 9-12 -
Snow in the Jungle (Haitian Creole/English) (Child's Play Library Bilingual)
When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friends, and the fun they have together. The journey takes forever, and their new home is very strange. Everything is different -- the weather, the food, the people and the language. Snow tries to make friends, but everyone seems too busy and preoccupied to care.
Will anything happen to help Snow feel more at home? A charming debut picture book about the anxieties and hardships of moving, with a heartwarming, positive ending.
English / Haitian Creole Bilingual Edition
Translated by Creole Trans
Target age group 3-7 -
My Tail's Not Tired (Haitian Creole/English)
How can any little monster possibly go to bed when their tail isn't even tired? And when their knees still have plenty of bounce in them? And when their arms still want to fly like a jet plane? Bedtime is surely a long way off! Luckily, Big Monster has a strategy to outwit Little Monster, with the inevitable result!
A humorous and charming bedtime story that adults and children will love to read -- and play out -- again and again.
English / Haitian Creole Bilingual Edition
Target age group 3-7 -
Pick a Circle Gather Squares: A Fall Harvest of Shapes
Fall is here, with all its wonderful visual delights — not just colors, but shapes!
This clever concept book follows a family on a trip to a pumpkin patch and invites children to pick out shapes from the seasonal scenery — apple bushel circles, square hay bales, diamond kites in the autumn sky!
Felicia Sanzari Chernesky’s sweet verses are perfectly complemented by Susan Swan’s gorgeous collage-inspired art.
Target age group 4-7 -
Gemstones (Rock Science)
Diamonds were first discovered in India about 2,400 years ago. The weight of a gemstone is measured in carats. Learn more in GEMSTONES.
Target age group 9-12 -
Ursa Major (Myth and Science of Astronomy)
In ancient myth, the nymph Callisto was turned into a bear and eventually placed in the stars. The seven brightest stars in Ursa Major form one of the best-known shapes in the sky, the Big Dipper. Learn more in URSA MAJOR: THE MYTH AND SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.
Target age group 8-12 -
Pegasus (Myth and Science of Astronomy)
In Greek myth, the winged horse Pegasus arose from the blood of the monster, Medusa. Inside the Pegasus constellation is a ball-shaped cluster of stars 360,000 times brighter than the Sun! Learn more in PEGASUS: THE MYTH AND SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.
Target age group 8-12 -
Orion (Myth and Science of Astronomy)
In Greek myth, Orion was a giant hunter with a club made of bronze. The central star of the belt in the constellation Orion is 18,000 times brighter than the Sun! Learn more in ORION: THE MYTH AND SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.
Target age group 8-12 -
Hercules (Myth and Science of Astronomy)
In ancient myth, the hero Hercules had to complete 12 impossible tasks. The constellation Hercules holds one of the largest-known stars, which is 400 times bigger than Earth's Sun. Learn more in HERCULES: THE MYTH AND SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.
Target age group 8-12 -
Cygnus the Swan (Myth and Science of Astronomy)
In Roman myth, Cygnus fought Hercules and was changed into a swan after death. The constellation Cygnus contains a nebula shaped like North America. Learn more in CYGNUS THE SWAN: THE MYTH AND SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.
Target age group 8-12 -
Andromeda (Myth and Science of Astronomy)
Discusses the myth of Andromeda from Greek mythology and its relation to the constellation of the same name. Learn more in ANDROMEDA: THE MYTH AND SCIENCE OF ASTRONOMY.
Target age group 8-12 -
Phoenix Suns (Inside the NBA)
The "Inside the NBA" series gives readers an inside look at the basketball teams that make up the National Basketball Association!
Each team's history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and much more are covered in detail in this exciting series. Sports fans will love the brilliant photographs and fun facts of the "Inside the NBA" series.
Target age group 9-12 -
Los Angeles Lakers (Inside the NBA)
The "Inside the NBA" series gives readers an inside look at the basketball teams that make up the National Basketball Association!
Each team's history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and much more are covered in detail in this exciting series. Sports fans will love the brilliant photographs and fun facts of the "Inside the NBA" series.
Target age group 9-12 -
Milwaukee Bucks (Inside the NBA)
The "Inside the NBA" series gives readers an inside look at the basketball teams that make up the National Basketball Association!
Each team's history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and much more are covered in detail in this exciting series. Sports fans will love the brilliant photographs and fun facts of the "Inside the NBA" series.
Target age group 9-12 -
Best Friends Busy Friends (Haitian Creole/English) (Child's Play Library Bilingual)
This read-aloud storybook celebrates all types of friendship -- at home, at school, and at play. Friends who share in the fun of everyday life, and who are there when we need them.
With rhyming text, lively illustrations, and an inclusive collection of diverse characters, this book reminds us how important it is to have friends.
English / Haitian Creole Bilingual Edition
Translated by Creole Trans
Target age group 3-7 -
Bea by the Sea (Haitian Creole/English) (Child's Play Library Bilingual)
Bea loves lions and knows everything there is to know about them. She lives by the beach, but she doesn't like sand one little bit!
One day, her mother persuades her to visit the beach, where she meets a sand sculpture of a lion who is afraid of water. Their developing friendship helps each of them to overcome their anxieties, but the next day the lion has disappeared! How will Bea cope?
A funny and tender book about the mutual support of friendship, the acceptance of loss, and the resilience needed to accept change.
English / Haitian Creole Bilingual Edition
Translated by Creole Trans
Target age group 3-7
