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A young worm discovers, day by day, that there are some very good and some not so good things about being a worm in this great big world.

In “Black Mambas”, beginning readers will learn how black mamba snakes survive on the savanna. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of these venomous snakes.

What if timid Baby Lincoln broke free of her bossy sister and set off on an unexpected journey?

An airplane taking off and disappearing into the clouds is a remarkable sight. It's like a bird's flight taken to a new level. In fact, only the Ruppell's griffon vulture can fly as high, at heights above 30,000 feet! This title will get beginning readers off the ground and soaring.

Eight-year-old Catalina Castaęda uses Ta̕ Abuela's sewing kit to turn ordinary clothing into a magical disguise, enabling her to uncover a thief at the local library. Catalina Castaneda is not persnickety, even though that's what her parents and sister, Coco, like to think. Catalina just likes things the way she likes themperfect. That's why it's very hard to hide her disappointment when her glamorous Ta̕ Abuela, a famous telenovela actress, gives...

"From the mega-bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos and the mega-bestselling illustrator of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, comes this hilarious new picture book about an irresistible chicken who unexpectedly finds herself on an epic journey during Ancient Times. Gladys the chicken must be magic. After all, for everyone who encounters her, a wish is granted. The Shepherd Boy wishes to be beautiful, the Brave Swordsman wishes to join the Royal...

"The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Don't miss the sixth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series that's ripe with humor from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how...

Benny's curiosity is aroused when an unidentified midnight visitor is seen at a deserted seashore cottage.

While visiting a Navaho Indian reservation in New Mexico, the Aldens try to save a forest under threat of development by proving it is the site of a lost, buried village, but someone is sabotaging their dig.

"Nicky is a shy girl who feels most at home in the safe space of her school library, but the library closes for a week and Nicky is forced to face her social anxiety. When she meets a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at her mother's diner--members of a women's motorcycle club--Nicky realizes that being different doesn't have to mean being alone, and that there's a place for everyone. Book lovers of all ages will find inspiration in this beautiful...