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When Punxsutawney Phyllis forecasts a blizzard on April Fools' Day--the same day as the Spring Treasure Hunt--the other groundhogs are convinced that Phyllis is pulling a prank. Includes information of the origins of April Fools' Day and how it is celebrated around the world.

(Paperback)

When Lance, a very pretentious turkey, arrives on the farm and boasts that he is the only bird invited to a special feast, no hen is impressed, but when Beauty learns that Lance is the main course, she convinces the others to save him.

(Paperback)

Bicycles are interesting and also fun to ride. Here is a brief history of bicycles, as well as information on the different kinds there are, how they work, and the different ways they are used. A list of safety tips for bike riders is included, as well as guidelines for bike maintenance.

(Hardback)

Intriguing facts about several of the major categories of bugs are accompanied by micrographs that magnify insect parts from 10 to 300,000 times.

(Hardback)

After an adventure, a shiny, clean car is in desperate need of a wash.

(Paperback)

School can be scary, especially when no one else speaks your language.

(Hardback)

The first day of school can be scary, especially when no one else speaks the same language. With a little encouragement from la Seora, Carmen teaches the class Spanish words and numbers, and she in turn learns English from her new friends.

(Paperback)

This calendar features poems from noted author Updike for each month of the year, accompanied by full-color illustrations of a multiracial family living in the New Hampshire countryside.

(Paperback)

Using the phrase, "Christmas is--" the author discusses the kinds of things (angels, creche, Santa Claus, etc.) or ideas that represent Christmas.

(Hardback)

There is a Cinco de Mayo festival and Mouse wants just one piece of candy from a magnifica pinata. But Cat is planning his own fiesta with Mouse on the menu!

(Hardback)

When substitute principal Mr. Greystone prohibits colors at Hughes Elementary School, it takes a visit from illustrator Theo Giselle to set things right. Includes information about primary, secondary, and tertiary colors and the color wheel. Full color.

(Hardback)

Marine biologists believe coral reefs existed 400 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Today this active environment is home to about 200,000 kinds of brilliantly colored corals, plants and animals--more sea life than is found anywhere else in the world. Full color.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Rufus the fox is up to something. He sneaks up on Babette and roars like a lion. An angry Babette chases Rufus all over town. But is Rufus being chased or is he actually leading Babette to a surprise destination Full color.

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It is 1839 and nine-year-old Ethan finds himself an indentured servant working for Mr. Lyman, a mean-spirited shopkeeper in Massachusetts. When Ethan and another young servant are beaten by Mr. Lyman, the two boys find out what it takes to be a friend.

(Hardback)

Dinosaurs demonstrate the wrong and right ways to interact with others.

(Paperback)

An easy-to-read text and dinosaurs introduce young children to good manners, the benefits of being considerate toward others, and the secret to making friends.

(Hardback)

Little Gert loves to play in the dirt so much that she turns into a tree.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Tells the story of the author's struggles after being orphaned at the age of three and how he held on to his dream of coming to the United States as he passed from one relative to another and was even sold to a Communist couple.

(Board book)

The sights and sounds of noisy farmyard animals during a busy day include roosters calling, horses neighing, cows mooing, ducks quacking, and pigs oinking.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

"A Holiday House reader. Level 2"--Jacket.