It's recess time for the animals in Mrs. Fowl's class. Some of the chickens like to tease E.G. Eagle because he's different from them. E.G. is sad until he sees them tease Turtle--and Turtle is proud of being different. E.G. ends up flying to save a chicken, and everyone finds out he's special. No one will be teased anymore.
Dian Fossey studied mountain gorillas in Africa for nearly twenty years. Her research led to many people learning about mountain gorillas and to their preservation.
Various ways of dealing with trash are explored. Ways kids can recycle, reuse, and reduce trash in order to make less trash for landfills are discussed.
Mariposa and Miguel find an unusual species of crab that turns out to be an invasive species called the Chinese mitten crab. They help authorities catch some men who are collecting and selling these crabs illegally. For their invaluable help, they are given awards. They join a group that reports sightings of any invasive species in the waterways.
Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast in August 2005, causing incredible devastation. Although human suffering was massive, many uplifting stories emerged. Doctors, nurses, and concerned citizens offered help in many ways. The unselfish giving by so many people helps to remind us of how we should try to live our lives to make the world better.
Vernon would like to own a horse, so he saves with the hope of someday buying one. With a new companion, Vernon will have the freedom to ride carefree whenever he pleases.
The brand new, laugh-out-loud story of a boy, a rabbit, and a lot of bad luck, from the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat...
Lovingly and hilariously narrated by the incredible talent of David Walliams!
It all started with the school rabbit...
Snowflake is the school rabbit, and Snowflake is TROUBLE.
At least that's what Tommy thinks, and when Snowflake is unexpectedly left for him to look after and EVERYTHING starts to go wrong, it looks like Tommy might be right. Even if he is getting more pocket money for feeding it and might be able to afford a new bike after all...
And with a sick sister left in bed, a snobby actor left with suspiciously damp trousers, and no rabbit anywhere to be seen, Tommy can see his hopes of a new bike disappearing as fast as Snowflake.
Will Snowflake turn up, and turn out to be more good luck than bad? Or are Tommy and his family DOOMED by the curse of the school rabbit?
A fantastically funny new young fiction title from the iconic Judith Kerr, this hilarious narration by David Walliams is the perfect story for boys and girls of six plus to enjoy alone or with their family!
Seasons! Spot wants to play outside but it is too cold. Spot plays in a pile of leave. Spot is playing outside, then the weather begins to change. Spot says hello to spring. Spot enjoys summer. Stories by Marileta Robinson and Highlights for Children.
Explore with Spot and Splinter! Spot searches for Splinter in a game of Hide and Seek. Spot and Splinter go for a walk and discover that crossing the stream on a log is not easy. Splinter discovers a ball of yarn is fun to play with. Spot and Splinter surprise their friends. Splinter helps Spot remove burrs from his coat after a day of exploring in the woods. Stories by Marileta Robinson and Highlights for Children.
Get Moving! Spot chases his shadow until they both stop for a rest. Spot knocks down a pail of paint on to himself and leaves, sticks, and a bird nest stick to his body when he runs. Spot chases hi ball around on a windy day. Spot helps a turtle on a journey. The sounds of the forest inspire spot to dance. Stories by Marileta Robinson and Highlights for Children.
Spot is hungry but can't find anything to eat. Spot buries his biscuit to keep it safe. Spot sniffs around outside to capture different scents. Spot hears his favorite sound... dinner! Spot enjoys different times of day. Stories by Marileta Robinson.
