Carol Losi / Grades 1-2 / Written in the style of the cumulative poem "This is the House that Jack Built," this story is a delightful look at doubling, as ants steal food from a family picnic.   Standards ...

Caren Holtzman / Grades 1-2 / While trying to think of ways he can spend his quarter from the Tooth Fairy, a young boy learns about money, its value, and the different coin combinations that add up to 25 cents.   Standards ...

Judith and Ron Barrett /Grades 1-3 / Life in the wonderful town of ChewandSwallow is great: Some of its citizens even say it's downright delicious! Instead of snow, wind, or rain, they get a different kind of weather that falls from the sky three times a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. ...

Kathryn Cristald / Grades 1-2 / Steven, who wants his numbers even, is upset when Cousin Todd, who likes things odd, puts one row of plants in Steven's even garden.   Standards MST ...

Jeanetter Winter / Grades 3-4 /  This engagingly illustrated picture book tells the story of Peg Leg Joe, a white one-legged sailor and handyman, who hired himself out to plantation owners, and eventually made friends with slaves. It turns out that this was all part of his plan, the...

Gail Gibbons / 1-3 / Science / In this well-structured presentation, Gibbons explores the complex relationship between seeds and plants in a simple, concise format. This book gives young readers an interesting look into the basics of plant reproduction, pollen transference, seed dispersal and...

Gail Gibbons / 1-3 / Science / In this well-structured presentation, Gibbons explores the complex relationship between seeds and plants in a simple, concise format. This book gives young readers an interesting look into the basics of plant reproduction, pollen transference, seed dispersal and...

Kevin Sherry / K-3 / A lighthearted, clever story presented in an oversize, colorful package. A bright blue giant squid cruises through the ocean, proudly noting that he is bigger than all the creatures he encounters. From shrimp to shark, he repeats his refrain, I'm bigger than…, sounding...

Scott O'Dell / 4-6 / Science / Karana, an Indian girl, lives happily with her people on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. It is an island in the Pacific that gets its name from its beautiful shape — from above it looks like a dolphin lying on its side, "with its tail pointing toward...

Scott O'Dell / 4-6 / Science / Karana, an Indian girl, lives happily with her people on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. It is an island in the Pacific that gets its name from its beautiful shape — from above it looks like a dolphin lying on its side, "with its tail pointing toward...