Pop-ups, NASA photos, and up-to-date information about the solar system.
Interesting text and illustrations provide information about the human brain, discussing what it is, its different parts, how it grows, and its role in controlling various parts and functions of the body.
Deep down, Zero knows he's a hero—but he just can't seem to fit in with the other numbers in town. After all, Zero's not a counting number like a 3 or a 5 or a 9. He's virtually invisible when it comes to addition and simply zilch when it's subtraction time. The other numbers flee when Zero discovers multiplication—he has the power to turn them into nothing at all! When it's time to play th…
Froggy's mother knows that everyone's nervous on the first day of school. "Not me!" says Froggy, and together they leapfrog to the bus stop -- flop flop flop. Froggy's exuberant antics, complete with sound effects, will delight his many fans and reassure them that school can be fun. "This is a great read-aloud with sounds and words that encourage active participation....A charming story to calm…
When Mrs. Jeepers takes her class to a science museum, they stumble upon a secret lab. Suddenly, it looks like the real science is going on behind the scenes. The curator, Dr. Victor, has a helper named Frank. Frank is tall, scarred, and likes to spend time in the greenhouse with his flowers just like the creature in the book Liza just read! But Frank couldn't really be Frankenstein's monster, …
The start of hormonal changes can be troubling, even traumatic, for young girls. Now fully revised and updated with a parents' guide, Period explains in a straightforward manner the changes all girls go through, answers common questions, and includes a brief description of a pelvic exam.
It's fun to make friends and play with others, but it's not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules--like ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. This book teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Includes ideas for games adults can use with kids to reinforce the skills being taught.