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Fore! Lookout for the latest shot from the Sleeping Bear Press sports title: P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet. Look no further than the ever-growing popularity of Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie to see that golf is a sure-fire hit in the hearts of youngsters...

Author Brad Herzog brings his well-received prose and soccer knowledge together with Melanie Rose's charming and realistic illustrations to detail every facet of the game. Each letter has a simple rhyme for young readers: "J is for the Jerseys that...

The polar bear are splashing in their pool. The monkeys are having the time of their lives in the trees. The lion peacefully observes his surroundings. The zoo is a great place to see animals from all over the world in one place. But who takes care of...

From Elissa Grodin and Maureen Brookfield, the author-illustrator team behind "N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet", comes another rousing state tribute. Using numbers as its backdrop, "Yankee Doodle Numbers: A Connecticut Number Book" gives an...

Primary Numbers: A New Hampshire Numbers Book is a fitting follow-up to its companion state alphabet book. This fun, colorful, and superbly informative book teaches children about numbers using recognizable places, events, and facts from their respective...

Where were zippers first made, and how did they get their name? How were fossils and stalactites formed, and where can you find some spectacular specimens? What was the original name of the Chicago Bears? By the end of their tour through the pages of...

Did you know that all U.S. dollars are printed on special paper from a company in Massachusetts, or that Yankee Candle Co. was started by a 16-year-old boy from that state? The first Thanksgiving took place in Massachusetts, but would you guess that the...

There is more to love about Iowa than cornfields and livestock. It's true there are five pigs for every citizen in Iowa, but it is also home to the ice cream capital of the world and the place where trampolines were invented. Explore Iowa and find the...

Scorpions and Gila monsters, jackrabbits and coyotes, bats, butterflies and 14 varieties of hummingbirds are just a few examples of the diverse wildlife population of Arizona. While 25 percent of Arizona is blanketed by lush forests, it is also the only...

If there's something that binds most cultures together, it's a respect for holidays, both solemn and joyous. This high-interest book explains the characteristics and traditions of numerous holidays such as Hanukkah, Dia de los Muertos, and Juneteenth...

Traditions are powerful expressions of a culture. Celebrations, myths and legends, clothing, music, and foods are all traditions. Sometimes their purposes and meanings are clear, but often traditions are so ingrained in daily lives that people rarely...

Mason joins his sister and friends for a fun day at the playground. But what's a kid to do when conflict rears its head? How can the friends get along? Mason knows that it's time for the Conflict CAT! He shows his friends how to resolve conflicts and get...

Did you know that elephants have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by an Elephant presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a young elephant that saves a girl from a tsunami! Each compelling story...

Did you know that whales have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Whale presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a whale that protects a diver from a shark! Each compelling story features colorful...

Did you know that parrots have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Parrot presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a parrot that protects its owner from an attacker! Each compelling story features...

Did you know that horses have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Horse presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a herd of horses that protects their owner from a coyote attack! Each compelling...

Did you know that dogs have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Dog presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a rescue dog that saves his family from a fire! Each compelling story features colorful...

Did you know that cats have come to the rescue of humans? Rescued by a Cat presents a collection of true stories that will warm readers' hearts, including one about a cat that protects his owner from a burglar! Each compelling story features colorful...

Who has won the WNBA finals? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from this culmination of the WNBA season.

Who has won the Stanley Cup? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from one of hockey's most well-known...

Who has won the Olympic Winter Games? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from the world's most famous...

Who has won the Little League World Series? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from the world series of...

Who has won the Final Four? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from the final four games of NCAA's March...

Who has won the Boston Marathon? How did they make it happen? Filled with high-interest text written with struggling readers in mind, this series includes fun facts, intriguing stories, and captivating play-by-plays from one of the most famous marathons...

Shoe savvy was prized way back when and it still is now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of footwear. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will keep...

Makeup worked its magic way back when and it still does now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of makeup. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will keep...

Jewelry brought joy way back when and it still brings joy now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of jewelry. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will...

The newest hairstyles were hot way back when and they're still hot now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of hair. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that...

Hats were hyped way back when and they're still hyped now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of hats. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will keep...

Clothes were cool way back when and they're still cool now! Take a look at the modern and historical trends and fads that have come and gone in the world of what to wear. Readers of these hi-lo books will be surprised by various trends and fads that will...

Is it living or nonliving? This concept can be difficult for young students to grasp. This book explains what to look for to decide if something is living or nonliving.

In this title, students will learn that all animals have different kinds of body parts and behaviors that have changed over time. They will understand that these changes are called adaptations and that adaptation helps all animals survive.

Snocross is as extreme as it gets when racing in the snow. These machines weigh up to 500 pounds and go over 150 miles per hour. It takes skill, concentration, and nerve to operate a snowmobile. Young readers will find excitement in reading about...

Get ready, mountain bike lovers; there's a crazy sport coming your way. Imagine taking your bike to the top of a mountain and then racing to the bottom as fast as you can go. Now imagine doing it with 20 other racers doing the same thing.

If you are afraid of heights, this sport is not for you. Imagine racing a souped-up motorcycle up a hill that is so steep it defies gravity. And if you don't reach the top, you risk a long, hard fall to the bottom.

Battery-operated vehicles have instant speed. Their batteries power up to speed much quicker than the traditional race engine. Many of the automakers have taken these powerful batteries and put them to use in racing. Several categories of e-racing now...

What do you do if a cheetah, the fastest animal on Earth, is chasing you? You have to outwit it! Follow along as the cheetah's prey cleverly uses different ways to throw the cheetah off its tracks. Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction...

Polar bears are deadly predators. Their white fur makes them almost invisible on the snow and ice. They can swim a hundred miles without stopping to rest. They rip apart flesh with their curved, sharp claws. What chance does a seal have when a polar bear...

Arrooooo! The sound of a howl echoes through the skies. It is an alpha wolf calling its pack. They are on the scent of a moose. Can the moose get the better of the pack of wolves? Readers will get a thrill from this vibrant, nonfiction series designed to...

A hyena's bite is seven times stronger than a human's. Its speed and deadly bite make it a skilled killing machine. In this book, though, its prey has some clever tricks to avoid being hyena dinner--meet the meerkat! Readers will get a thrill from this...