An alphabet book that helps young children consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of social skills related to school readiness.

Describes the proper etiquette and manners when handling a library book, including not eating or drinking near the books, following library policies, and keeping them out of reach of pets and small children.

Describes how and why the Pledge of Allegiance was written, how it has changed in wording over the years, and precisely what it means.

An alphabet book that introduces Pennsylvania's history, culture, and landscape, from the Amish of Lancaster to the Philadelphia Zoo.

An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and artichoke to yam and zucchini.

Capturing the courage of a little girl facing racism and hatred alone, the true story of Ruby Bridges reveals how she helped shape American history as the first African American child sent to first grade in a white school.

"Under the canopy of the rainforest, hundreds of animals make their homes--from the slender parrot snake to the colorful poison dart frog. But up in the trees hides a whole other world, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call, capuchin monkeys swing from the vines, and sleek-furred jaguars rule the night. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers...and under...