940円 Illus. in full color. "The drama of natural disasters provides prime material to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius describes village life 2,000 years ago, the eruption itself and its aftermath, and the excitement when the buried town i...

1,003円 Illus. in full color with black-and-white & full-color photos. "Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to archaeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb. Information about ancient Egyptian life is interspersed in a clear, smooth fashion throughout. A good way to get ...

1,003円 Illus. in full color. "Milton understands what kids like about whales, and packs a considerable amount of information into the book. This easy-reader leaps with appeal."--"Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.

1,980円 Hine, an investigative reporter for the National Child Labor Committee, took photographs that provided dramatic visual evidence that the U.S. needed laws against child labor. Features Hines' groundbreaking photos, along with text by Newbery Honor Winner Freedman.

4,356円 In this Caldecott Medal winning book, stories about animals from the King James Bible are retold and illustrated .

4,950円 In his distinctive, vibrantly colored collage style, Carle has created stunning illustrations to accompany more than 50 poems from such sources as the Bible, William Shakespeare, Pawnee Indian verse, and Ogden Nash. "Joyous. A book to be shared."--"Booklist." Full-color illustrations.

1,336円 A second assortment of Mother Goose rhymes from dePaola's classic "Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose" are featured in this board book that includes such favorites as "Jack Sprat" and "Little Jack Horner." Full color.

3,960円 The inspiring true story of the "John J. Harvey"--the retired NYC fireboat that was reinstated into emergency service on September 11, 2001--is told, bringing a New York City icon to life and celebrating the energy and hope of a place and its people. Full-color illustrations. (Available now)

1,003円 From the Revolutionary War, to the pioneer movement, to a walk on the moon, the American flag has been there through it all. Three cheers for the red, white, and blue--and for this easy-to-read look at its history. Full color.

940円 The giant squid is one of the world's great mysteries. It lives way down deep in the ocean, far from human eyes. But last year fishermen found one -- it was dead, but it was whole! Now it is at the American Museum of Natural History. What have scientists learned from this amazing creature? Read a...

940円 By a lake in Florida, a baby alligator hatches from her egg. She wiggles down to the water. Her first day has begun. What dangers and adventures lie ahead? Find out in this book you can read by yourself!

940円 The youngest of readers can learn about sharks in this informative Level 1 book that provides simple, clear text and striking pictures. Full-color illustrations.