An account of Robert Louis Stevenson's twelve day journey from New York to California in 1879, interwoven with a history of the building of the transcontinental railroad and the settling of the West.

From the majestic elephant to the curious monkey, wild animals, and the way they behave, never cease to amaze children. Clare Beaton shares her passion for the world around us and suggests creative nature crafts for adults and children to enjoy together. This is the book that brings the wild to your door! Inventive wild animal crafts perfect for school or at home. Fact pages to educate and inspire. Wholesome, healthy recipes for the whole family. Fresh-air activities to encourage well-being.

Start a brand-new day the Llama way with this new board book by Anna Dewdney. A good day starts with breakfast and brushing, kissing and hugging.

The Norse myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This captivating comic book collection is a perfect introduction to a magical world - containing six tales full of gods, dragons, dwarves and giants.

Readers will discover how Odin created the world from the body of a giant, meet the mischievous trickster Loki, and learn how Thor came to possess his mighty hammer. There are colorful information spreads too, packed with fascinating information about Viking explorers, dramatic funerals and the mighty tree Yggdrasil at the center of the Universe. Bursting with action and humor, this reimagining of the Norse myths will hook readers of all ages.

The beloved story of the Velveteen Rabbit, the toy rabbit made real by the love of a boy, is now available in a beautiful Little Apple Classic book. Originally published in 1922, the classic story of a toy rabbit who loves a boy so much he eventually becomes real, has charmed children--and adults--for nearly a century. Author Margery Williams wrote this treasured classic that has warmed many hearts for decades. This story is among the top 100 books for children recommended by the National Education Association, chosen in a 2007 online poll, and also won the IRA/CBC Children's Choice award. This classic edition of The Velveteen Rabbit features: - A beautifully designed hardcover with foil stamping - Lavish illustrations by renowned New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales including The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables - Three times as many illustrations as the origially published work Create a family tradition with this wonderful volume and make memories your children will cherish for years. The work of New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

In this funny rhyming story, Clark the Shark is excited about his new pet, Lulu the dogfish. He can't wait to teach Lulu tricks and feed her lots of treats. But Clark discovers there's more to having a pet than he thought! Young animal owners and ones hoping for a pet will enjoy this funny book about pets and caring for them. With easy-to-read text and Clark's trademark rhymes, this Level One shark tale will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading! Also included are fun, bite-sized facts about different types of sharks. Clark the Shark Gets a Pet is a Level One I Can Read, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Share this leveled reader with the pet or shark fan in your home or classroom!

Category Description for Kumon Math Workbooks (1-6):

A math program based on the Kumon method. Basically, the earmarks of this system are:

• Concepts introduced in small, incremental steps, allowing children to master them without confusion
• Single topic books rather than mixed strands. Children concentrate just on addition, for example, before moving to subtraction
• Concepts are taught by discovery method than being spelled out

The series is meant to be self-directed. Students take charge of their own learning on every level. They complete pages, check their work, record their scores, and determine whether to move on or review. The pace almost guarantees success. Children should work a "few" pages a day; assignments should take about 20 minutes to complete. Pages are marked with the skill level required at top and the points each question is valued at (a very young child will need some help totaling points). Very short instruction (or an example) is given on a few pages. For example, there is a short explanation when children begin to subtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number where borrowing is needed. However, the child is given every opportunity to intuit this beforehand. By the time he reaches this page, he has already been subtracting double-digit numbers for many pages. Some of these would require borrowing, but, since they are able to subtract, say, 7 from 12, the Kumon method wants the child to see a pattern when increasing to 7 from 22, 7 from 32, etc. This does remind me of the approach used in Miquon as well. Besides these very infrequent helps there are just some small prompts for children to look for patterns in their answers, and words of encouragement. Pages are pleasing to the eye; they are colored, clean, and problems are well-spaced. The Kumon method has been used successfully with children around the world for over 50 years. It does seem like it would help a child to take charge of his own learning and help himself to understanding rather than being spoon-fed each bite. For Kumon math earlier than Grade 1, see the Kumon section in Early Learning.

Conjure up the perfect Halloween read with this 3D novelty board book that's shaped like a black cat! Black cat sets out on Halloween in the dark, without being seen. One black cat is out on Halloween night. As he walks along, he meets some trick-or-treaters dressed as unicorns, superheroes, and princesses! Will he be able to find his perfect witch? One Black Cat is a perfectly playful celebration of Halloween night!

Category Description for Kumon Math Workbooks (1-6):

A math program based on the Kumon method. Basically, the earmarks of this system are:

• Concepts introduced in small, incremental steps, allowing children to master them without confusion
• Single topic books rather than mixed strands. Children concentrate just on addition, for example, before moving to subtraction
• Concepts are taught by discovery method than being spelled out

The series is meant to be self-directed. Students take charge of their own learning on every level. They complete pages, check their work, record their scores, and determine whether to move on or review. The pace almost guarantees success. Children should work a "few" pages a day; assignments should take about 20 minutes to complete. Pages are marked with the skill level required at top and the points each question is valued at (a very young child will need some help totaling points). Very short instruction (or an example) is given on a few pages. For example, there is a short explanation when children begin to subtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number where borrowing is needed. However, the child is given every opportunity to intuit this beforehand. By the time he reaches this page, he has already been subtracting double-digit numbers for many pages. Some of these would require borrowing, but, since they are able to subtract, say, 7 from 12, the Kumon method wants the child to see a pattern when increasing to 7 from 22, 7 from 32, etc. This does remind me of the approach used in Miquon as well. Besides these very infrequent helps there are just some small prompts for children to look for patterns in their answers, and words of encouragement. Pages are pleasing to the eye; they are colored, clean, and problems are well-spaced. The Kumon method has been used successfully with children around the world for over 50 years. It does seem like it would help a child to take charge of his own learning and help himself to understanding rather than being spoon-fed each bite. For Kumon math earlier than Grade 1, see the Kumon section in Early Learning.

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!

Did you know that the biggest chocolate bar weighed over 12,000 pounds? Did you know that you can stop yourself from crying while chopping onions by holding a slice of bread in your mouth?

Learn more weird-but-true food facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This highly illustrated series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations.

Whether you’re a kid who wants to learn more about food or simply someone who wants to know the average cost of lunch in 1915, this is the book for you!

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

Experience the beloved classic film with this exquisitely illustrated storybook the entire family can share. A princess on the run, a secret identity revealed, and international intrigue abound in the stylishly illustrated child-friendly retelling of the classic film, Roman Holiday. Enjoy stunning scenes of Rome as a young princess escapes for the happiest day of her life while an army of investigators turns the Eternal City upside down looking for her. NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE A CLASSIC: The beloved story of the runaway princess is told in a family-friendly picture book for the very first time. FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: Experience the black-and-white classic in vibrant full color with stunning and stylish illustrations. EXPLORE THE ETERNAL CITY: Take a virtual tour of the most popular landmarks in Rome from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain to the iconic cobblestone streets. THE ORIGINAL PRINCESS DIARY: One of the first--and best--princess-themed rom coms that helped inspire numerous films through the decades. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Share your favorite stories from childhood with your own kids and grandchildren with Insight Kids' Illustrated Classics series and pop culture storybooks, including artfully rendered retellings of It's a Wonderful Life, The Goonies, and The Muppet Christmas Carol.