Sometimes, life gets stressful. Your boss is a jerk, your job is awful, the rent is due, and your car has a flat tire. We've all been there, and we all hate it. We wish we could have a better job or make more money (because that would solve all our problems), but for whatever reason, we can't. That's life and life goes on, right? Maybe for most of us. But for one ordinary warehouse worker, this couldn't be further from the truth. One day, while...

Join Percy, the little puddle with big dreams, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and realizes he's part of the Earth's amazing water cycle.A heartwarming story that teaches kids about the water cycle, nature's balance, and the power of transformation. Ideal for ages 4-8.Emphasizes the concept of self-worth and finding one's place in the world.Highlights the ecological importance of often-overlooked plants and creatures.Easy-to-read, perfect...

"Mo the lovable tow truck always mambos while he works, but to rescue a sports car from a squelchy mud puddle, Mo’s solo routine may have to become a duet"--

Classic stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Text has been adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say "I read this myself!" Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch's zany stories and ​Dušan Petričić's illustrations will grab kids' attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Munsch Early Readers are packed with extras, including phonics introduction and activity, getting...

Polly, the cheerful pelican, embarks on an extraordinary adventure, soaring through the skies on a quest filled with highs and lows. Our plucky Polly finds herself in a pickle, but does she discover treasure? Does she muster the courage to be daring and bold? Beloved by all, Polly persists, sweeping the skies until, with a stretch of her wings, she uncovers a delight. With a song in her heart and a sparkle in her eyes, she returns to the forest, her...

An exciting new series about those adorable pets that just won't behave--it's Marley & Me for middle-grade readers! Rosie loves everything to be pretty and organized, so when she's finally allowed to get her own dog, she chooses an adorable, precious little poodle. But when it turns out her princess would rather get messy than sit on a fancy pillow, will Rosie be able to handle the mischievous pup? TUI T. SUTHERLAND is the author of the...

Axle is trying to climb a very steep hill. / Zack and Rex want to cross a small stream. / Zack and Rex are having fun playing on Zerby Town Ridge!

Surely, we can offer the victims of 9/11 a better tribute than Reflecting Absence, a gloomy piece of landscape architecture with lists of names. But what makes an effective tribute? What makes a memorable memorial? The sculptures in nearby Battery Park provide excellent examples of memorials dedicated over the past hundred years. In this essay, I'll point out lessons from half a dozen of them that can be applied to a memorial for the World Trade Center-and...