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They come in many sizes with different diets — but all sharks are covered with 'denticles' as a protective armor and are fascinating sea creatures!
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These groaners play with words, like: "What member of the royal family can you find in your school? The prince-ipal!" Each silly riddle is accompanied by cartoonish illustrations to explain or just add to the humor.
Fourth grader Donovan (introduced in Donovan's Word Jar) learns to cope with the change in his favorite uncle (who lost both legs i
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One of Carl Sandburg's original, quintessentially American tales for children (from Rootabaga Stories) explains why it's just not a good idea to kick a slipper at the moon.
Having a four-year old sister like Ramona can be a real pain as 9-year old Beezus (aka Beatrice) knows all too well. Ramona likes to do things in her own often pesky, frequently funny, and always imaginative way.
From many voices and perspectives, over 100 authors and illustrators examine this multi-faceted American residence. American history comes alive for readers of all ages and with varying interests in this intriguing and unique compendium.
Dramatic illustrations depict a range of possible sabertooth cats, likely relatives to the cats that live today in the wild and in people's homes.
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Alexander Calder — Sandy — had a vivid imagination and a fascination with the circus; his sketches of the circus became 3-dimensional. Vivid illustrations combine with an informal text to introduce a man whose art continues to inspire and intrigue.
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Not all pirates did their dirty work on the sea and not all of them were men. The stories in history and lore of the Sea Queens are presented in an evocative format with bold illustrations, separating fact from fiction.
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Dick King-Smith is not only a writer but a pig farmer. His deep knowledge and sincere affection for these creatures is contagious in the engaging text and illustrations.