In remote Chinook, Montana, sixteen year old Mark Linderman is passionate about table tennis. His mom is supportive, but his dad and classmates wish he would play traditional sports. The tension mounts in the household, and Mark's adventurous aunt steps in with an idea to ease the pressure. Her plan goes deeper than just a summer stay, then goes awry, landing Mark far from home compliments of wealthy and eccentric table tennis club owner Scott Kobara. Kobara desperately seeks an American w...

From seed to jack-o'-lantern, Ken Robbins's beautiful book captures the emblem of Halloween: the pumpkin.From late summer to Thanksgiving, pumpkins are everywhere, a symbol of fall and a reminder of the holidays to come. In this handsome book, Ken Robbins—widely known for his sumptuous photo-essays on subjects ranging from trucks to tools to autumn leaves—portrays the pumpkin from seed, to sprout, to flower, to fully fledged fruit, and back again.In...

It's no trick: Fans of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! are in for a treat this Halloween with this book featuring two holiday stories. In Trick-or-Treat!, the Cat and kids visit with a spider monkey, a coconut crab, and a fruit bat to see some amazing tricks and to sample some exotic healthy treats. And in Aye-Aye!, when Sally and Nick need help making scary Halloween masks, the Cat knows just what to do. He takes them ...

From the #1 bestselling author of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids comes a Halloween-themed joke collection with hundreds of spooky knee-slappers to make you cackle about monsters, mayhem, and more. A great activity book for kids 5 to 10, including anyone looking for a boredom buster when home from school.Rob Elliott’s bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series has sold more than 5 million copies!Rob Elliott’s irresistible comed...

"Dress your hair up with some fun styles… for wacky hair days, school spirit days, sport team game days, birthday parties and custom made hair costumes for Halloween. These dos will sure be a hair-raising experience everyone wants to try. You can also use the alphabet right from your head. There are so many things you can do with your hair. Be creative and have fun! About the Author: E.L.Johnson, has been a merchandiser and hairstylist for two decades. Her passion and creativity for hair, ins...

The first step to getting your child involved in gardening is to learn about the principles of botany. This is where this book will come in handy. As an excellent introduction to the subject, this book comes complete with pictures and texts. It has been formatted in a way that would easily capture and absorb a child's attention. Secure a copy now!

A wonderful blend of facts and humor makes learning about vegetable gardening fun and easy. Learn about fiddleheads, munchkin pumpkins, snow peas, walla wallas, and more!Beautiful color illustrations lead children through a brief introduction to soil preparation and seed planting, as well as through a discovery of both common and exotic vegetables.

A Book of Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world species-A Book of Natural Histo looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of illustrations, the book looks at many of specimens and species that take the reader on an incredible journey from the most fundamental building blocks of the world's landsc...

This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader features The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!It’s Halloween, and the Cat in the Hat is taking Sally and Nick on a trip to find costumes. But when they encounter a colony of tiny cave bats, they are in for a fright—until they learn that most bats are harmless and nothing to be afraid of! Based on the PBS Kids Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Halloween! TV special, coming in 2016, this early reader ...

Did you know that some plants eat special food? Sunlight is not enough for them and they lack the capacity to create their own food. That is why they prey on insects. They have a unique scent that attracts their small prey so they just sit and wait until they can gobble something up! Should you be afraid of these carnivorous plants too?

The Little Rose is a timeless, heartwarming story about embracing who you really are. Finely detailed, irresistible illustrations bring to life this endearing story of the Little Rose growing amongst a bed of weeds.Teased by the ugly weeds around her, the Little Rose nearly gives up but then learns to accept and love herself for what she really is, a beautiful rose.The Little Rose inspires children to embrace who they are and believe in themselves despite their current envi...

Go for a swim in the fresh waters of the rivers or dive into the depths of the oceans through this beautiful picture book. This book will teach you about the difference water formations found on Earth, and the kind of living things that you can see in each. Order your copy of this picture book today!