![Silly School Riddles](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803731655.jpg?itok=1KFhNJGo)
These groaners play with words, like: “What member of the royal family can you find in your school? The prince-ipal!” Each silly riddle is accompanied by cartoonish illustrations to explain or just add to the humor.
Silly School Riddles
![Sharks: Biggest! Littlest!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590785134.jpg?itok=oDfCPAR1)
They come in many sizes with different diets — but all sharks are covered with ‘denticles’ as a protective armor and are fascinating sea creatures! Full color photographs and crisp text briefly introduce them with suggested websites for additional information.
Sharks: Biggest! Littlest!
![Independent Dames: What You Never Knew about the Women and Girls of the American Revolution](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689858086_0.jpg?itok=9WT9stPR)
This fact and fun-filled look at female contributions to the American Revolution provides a serious but lighthearted introduction to a range of known and unknown women. Affable illustrations include thought and speech bubbles.
Independent Dames: What You Never Knew about the Women and Girls of the American Revolution
![Elephants of Africa](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823421686.jpg?itok=4Yae-9tP)
This large land animal is introduced through crisp, easy-to-follow text and realistic illustrations. Information presented will satisfy casual readers and is likely to inspire further reading.
Elephants of Africa
![ABC3D](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596434252.jpg?itok=Q0Yt5rD1)
The letters of the alphabet come alive through the use of paper engineering including pop-ups, reflective pages and more. The result is a stunning, interactive, and sophisticated book.
ABC3D
![Ghosts of the White House](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689848927.jpg?itok=faU2ebIR)
The ghost of George Washington introduces Sara to other presidential ghosts.
Ghosts of the White House
![George Washington, Spymaster](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426300417.jpg?itok=zMjukJ1P)
Espionage played an important role in defeating the British, as is demonstrated in this cleverly-formatted, intriguing book.
George Washington, Spymaster
![Our Eleanor: A Scrapbook Look at Eleanor Roosevelt's Life](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689865449.jpg?itok=kbYiG-N0)
The life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt are presented chronologically as though one is examining a scrapbook. Much like the approach the author uses for other historical figures, this look at Eleanor is almost intimate, certainly thorough, and compelling.
Our Eleanor: A Scrapbook Look at Eleanor Roosevelt’s Life
![Families](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688171982.jpg?itok=M9k4wqY-)
Regardless of where they live or what they look like, all families have much in common. They all cook, eat, play, and celebrate together as seen in engaging photographs and described through crisp text.
Families
![My Name Is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez / Me llamo Gabito](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0873589084.jpg?itok=W6HJzOoa)
As she did in My Name Is Celia/Me llamo Celia, Monica Brown tells the story of young Gabriel García Márquez’s life in this bilingual picture book. Brown also provides children with a simple introduction to magical realism by showing how young Gabriel’s surroundings and imagination merged in fantastic ways, fostering his creativity and building the foundation for the legendary characters and stories he would later create. Beautiful illustrations complement the lyrical text.
My Name Is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez / Me llamo Gabito
![What to Do About Alice?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439922313.jpg?itok=rJcuQhd5)
What must it be like to live in the White House, especially if you’re not at all like other children of your time? Read about Alice — Theodore Roosevelt’s oldest child — and her unconventional approach to life in the White House.
What to Do About Alice?
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How are dogs, alligators, sheep, cats, and a host of other animals similar? They’ve all been residents of the president’s house as presidential pets! Comical illustrations combine with the often laugh out loud funny tales of pets in the White House.
Wackiest White House Pets
![Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/076362067X.jpg?itok=r5KLe2-W)
The large format of this collection of stories both factual and fictionalized has been created by about 100 notable authors and illustrators with an introduction by historian David McCullough. Ideal for sharing aloud at home or in the classroom, activities and additional resources are up-to-date at a companion website (opens in a new window).
Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out
![If I Were President](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807535427.jpg?itok=PBu0jMbh)
Children describe the basic duties of the U.S. President, from campaign speeches to lighting the national Christmas tree. Cheery illustrations, simple text, and the position’s more pleasurable duties create a fine introduction to the office for younger children.
If I Were President
![In the Tall, Tall Grass](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805039414.jpg?itok=_2ZpgPjk)
The sounds of a caterpillar munching through vegetation combine with Fleming’s distinctive illustrations for a small adventure in the tall, tall grass. The satisfying conclusion is a sleepy one, making this an ideal bedtime tale.
In the Tall, Tall Grass
![Pick Me Up: Stuff You Need to Know](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0756621593.jpg?itok=Je9HqzQA)
This book of miscellany is a browsers’ paradise. Using photography, illustration, and a busy layout, the authors offer information on range of subjects-love, bugs, fights, dancing, you name it.
Pick Me Up: Stuff You Need to Know
![She Touched the World: Laura Bridgman, Deaf-Blind Pioneer](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618852999.jpg?itok=EFSE31Br)
Most of us have heard of Helen Keller, but few have heard of Laura Bridgman. Left blind and deaf in her childhood in the 1830’s, Bridgman attended school and taught Helen’s teacher, Annie Sullivan, to fingerspell.
She Touched the World: Laura Bridgman, Deaf-Blind Pioneer
![The Stunning Science of Everything: Science with the Squishy Bits Left In](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439877776.jpg?itok=tgAw5oI8)
Sophisticated young scientists will enjoy dipping in and out of this funny but edifying compendium of science. Topics range from paleontology to astronomy with lots of ways to get involved (some requiring adult help). The comic format and brief information are appealing and sure to amaze and engage.
The Stunning Science of Everything: Science with the Squishy Bits Left In
![1 2 3: I Can Make Prints!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1554531535.jpg?itok=IXNyG_8J)
Clearly organized instructions provide not only the know-how but ideas on how to make prints from easily found materials. As children craft their own artwork, they may just want to reread other books which use comparable techniques (such as Eric Carle). Also in the 1 2 3 series are the equally doable I Can Sculpt! and I Can Paint!
1 2 3: I Can Make Prints!
![The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1553376803.jpg?itok=y_wMP6N0)
Full-color illustrations combine with clear instructions organized into four sections drawn from nature to present possible activities with generally easy-to-locate materials. Some activities are sophisticated, but children (with an adult) will find something to create in the great outdoors.
The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art
![How to Be the Best at Everything: The Girls' Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545016290.jpg?itok=f8AaUjkk)
Dozens of how-to topics can be found in this browsable “instruction manual.” Easy-to-follow directions and helpful illustrations show you how to do things as varied as make your own lip gloss, eat with chop sticks, and juggle one-handed. The book opens with a disclaimer and reminds readers to use common sense at all times!
How to Be the Best at Everything: The Girls’ Book
![How to Be the Best at Everything: The Boys' Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545016282.jpg?itok=mnJioyNO)
This book opens with a disclaimer and reminds readers to use common sense at all times — especially as boys consider doing things like skateboard “ollies,” fighting off a crocodile, or escaping quicksand. The book is fun and full of suggestions for real and absolutely outrageously undoable activities. Not just for boys!
How to Be the Best at Everything: The Boys’ Book
![Easy-to-Make Pop-Ups](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0486446220.jpg?itok=DEl_tYoh)
Make a special card or gift that really stands out — or pops up, literally! Easy to follow instructions and ideas are generously illustrated to allow even the neophyte to make eye-catching pop-ups with easily found materials.
Easy-to-Make Pop-Ups
![Arithme-Tickle: An Even Number of Odd Riddle-Rhymes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152058486.jpg?itok=WA-IRs42)
Each lively rhyme or riddle about everyday things actually asks a math question; some easy, some more difficult, all playfully involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Humorous spins on recognizable situations are enhanced by comical illustrations.