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All of us play a part in creating a great school community. Sharing, raising hands, and listening are just a few ways we can use good manners in school. Good manners make school a great place to be. How can YOU make your school a better place?

An introduction to the different muscles and bones in the human body and how they function.

An introduction to the parts of the brain and how they function. Thoughts and feelings, movements, and brain injuries are discussed.

How did a woman with the desire to help others became the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America? Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim...

Some of our world's most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. This new series spotlights six mini-beasts that scurry, crawl, wriggle, or hop. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an...

From fleet-footed cheetahs to howling wolves, and from playful dolphins to earth-shaking elephants, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating...

An introduction to the ways that writers compose biographies and autobiographies. Excerpts and analysis help to explain the importance of honesty and detail in this nonfiction form.

An introduction to the ways that writers compose well-structured essays. Excerpts and analysis help to explain the importance of perspective and research in this nonfiction form.

An introduction to the ways that writers compose newspaper and magazine stories. Excerpts and analysis help to explain the importance of structuring and accuracy in this nonfiction form.

The Aldens are helping the owner of a local restaurant grow delicious food in a garden. They work hard to water and weed and take care of the fruits and vegetables that are growing. But soon the children notice the strangest thing--the plants are moving...

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are actors in a live mystery show being broadcast on an old-fashioned AM radio station. But that's not the only mystery the Boxcar children are part of--it's starting to look like the radio station is haunted! Why would a...

The Aldens help the Greenfield Museum set up a new exhibit about ancient Egypt! The main attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy. But when it arrives, one thing after another goes wrong for the museum. Has it been struck by a curse from the ancient mummy?

If you were a snowman, what job would you choose? Ten years ago, on the publication of Snowmen at Night, we discovered the secret lives of snowmen. While we humans sleep, the snowmen go sledding, play baseball, and drink cocoa. But now it's revealed that...

Distinguished poet Donald Hall and award-winning artist Barry Moser have teamed up to create a hilarious, affectionate portrait in contrasts of our companions, and often best friends, a cat and a dog. With evocative words and masterful paintings, they...

Big Book of Bugs--the up-close and personal book for young entomologists and all curious kids who are fascinated with bugs. Look right into a spider's eye and get tangled in its web! Marvel at the stunning pictures of teeny tiny creepy crawlies blown up...

Sage's garden is full of beautiful plants to look at--and delicious vegetables to eat! Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This...

Princess Grace is always reading stories about princes saving princesses from dragons and witches. But when Princess Grace herself is locked in a tower, who will save her? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for...

It's Pet Day at school! Ben and his friends are eager to show off their pets to the class. But things don't go as planned when Ben shows his dog Rex's trick. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group...

Pam, Ben, Max, and Sam are off to enjoy a night of camping under the stars. But after Pam tells a scary story, the boys and their pets are too scared to fall asleep. Will they be able to overcome their fear? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics...

Pam is competing in a gym show. She decides to sneak in her pet rat to bring her good luck, but he goes missing. Will she be able to find her lucky rat? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group...

Trish and Josh are packed and ready for a trip to visit Nan. From swimming to hunting for shells, there are many fun activities to enjoy together. But the best is yet to come when they take home two new pets! Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics...

When a new, scary-looking fish arrives at the reef, Finley hides in his cave. He becomes hungry and leaves his cave to find the new fish waiting for him! Will he be eaten as he feared, or will he realize a new buddy was right there all along? Stairway...

Drew grew, and now his clothes don't fit. Mom makes old clothes new again, but Drew soon finds out his feet grew too. A visit to the shoe store is all he needs to complete his new fit. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect...

Rory and Robot are going on a quest at the museum. Come along as they follow clues to explore the sights of the museum. There is so much to see and find in this exciting game! Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for...

Spring is here, and it is busy! From new buds on tree branches to baby birds in nests, spring brings things back to life. Come along as Leela and Reed explore the many changes of the season. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's...

When Zeke mixes up a batch of slime for the Dino Kids, things don't go as planned. His friends arrive at Zeke's home lab to find him missing. Thinking he's in trouble, they go on a mission to save Zeke. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics...

Swim along on a gray whale's annual migration journey. Travel from chilly Alaskan waters all the way to the warm bays of Mexico. Learn how these majestic creatures swim nonstop to reach their wintering destination.

Swim along on a gray whale's annual migration journey. Travel from chilly Alaskan waters all the way to the warm bays of Mexico. Learn how these majestic creatures swim nonstop to reach their wintering destination.

Jina Jeong wants her voice heard! Jina's school is getting new playground equipment with no plans to include students in the decision on which equipment to get. After Ms. Hunter reads Jina's class a book about a girl who starts a climate protest...

Jina Jeong wants her voice heard! Jina's school is getting new playground equipment with no plans to include students in the decision on which equipment to get. After Ms. Hunter reads Jina's class a book about a girl who starts a climate protest...

Jina Jeong wants to clean up graffiti! When Jina discovers ugly graffiti on a park wall, she and her friends try to clean it up themselves with little luck. Then Jina discovers that not all graffiti is ugly, and some street artists create beautiful works...

Jina Jeong wants to clean up graffiti! When Jina discovers ugly graffiti on a park wall, she and her friends try to clean it up themselves with little luck. Then Jina discovers that not all graffiti is ugly, and some street artists create beautiful works...

Jina Jeong wants to stop wasting food! She can't believe how much food gets thrown away at home and at her school. When she finds out how food waste impacts the environment, she wants to take action! Jina makes a plan to stop wasting food at home. With...

Jina Jeong wants to stop wasting food! She can't believe how much food gets thrown away at home and at her school. When she finds out how food waste impacts the environment, she wants to take action! Jina makes a plan to stop wasting food at home. With...

People all over the world celebrate the New Year. It's a holiday that celebrates new beginnings and the hope for a prosperous year ahead. People love gathering at parties to usher in the new year with fireworks, music, New Year's resolutions, and more...

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest. Although the date of the festival changes each year,...

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest. Although the date of the festival changes each year,...

Discover why TREES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Trees are great for shade in the summer. And we use them to build our homes. But what else do trees do? A lot! They help keep the air clean...

Discover why TREES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Trees are great for shade in the summer. And we use them to build our homes. But what else do trees do? A lot! They help keep the air clean...

Young science fans learn why RAIN is important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book. Rainy day got you down? Just remember, rain is necessary to all life on Earth! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked--and...