Presents an adaptation of the "Itsy Bitsy Spider, " in which Pete and his friends know just how to help the spider succeed.

In this lush, acclaimed book, award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson tells the story of global icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela in poignant free verse and glorious illustrations. It is the story of a young boy's determination to change South Africa, and of the struggles of a man who eventually became the president of his country. Mandela believed in equality for all people, no matter the color of their skin. Readers will be...

Children read aloud in various settings to celebrate of El día de los niños, or Children's Day, in this bilingual story. Includes facts about Mexico's annual celebration of children and the book fiestas that are often included.

When Sabrina's grandmother visits from Mexico, she brings gifts that make Sabrina feel like a Mayan princess. Cuando viene la Abuelita de vista desde México, trae regalos que hacen a Sabrina sentirse como una princesa maya.

Shocked to be stripped of his planet status, Pluto goes on a quest to find his place in the universe. Includes educational materials.

After his brothers and sisters ruin his favorite alphabet book, Teetu the bunny has had enough of his big bunny family! When he sneaks off into the night, what he discovers is more marvelous than he ever dreamed. He sees animals and trees and beauty and moonlight, and puts his adventures into a new book he creates all by himself. But soon Teetu tires of being alone, and just as it gets to be too much...a big fluffy surprise comes to save the day!--...

Toby, a French bulldog who dreams of being warm all the time, is not pleased when Pinkie arrives and takes his favorite warm spots.

Describes the author's close relationship with her grandmother while growing up in Iran.

Frances is a spirited city kid itching to explore, but city walls aren't for climbing, city rooms aren't for running, and city parks are way too crowded. When she visits her cousins in the country, she finally gets her chance to roam, before inviting them to come visit her, too, where the city cats croon and city alleys echo and city streets beep and shine...

"Fantastic plants cover our world. But which ones are the smelliest, thorniest, or largest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme plants growing on our planet"--