Provides information on walruses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Includes a folktale about why walruses have tusks, color photographs, and a list of additional resources.

At the end of an enchanted evening a glass slipper is lost, but true love is found. Young and beautiful, Cinderella is forced to work as a servant, and as the day for the royal ball approaches, she fears that she will not be allowed to attend. But with the help of a fairy, a single magical night brings her to the attention of a prince and changes her life forever. Charles Perrault's "Cinderella, or The Little Glass Slipper," and the Brothers Grimm's...

An updated guide to Minnesota's hardy native plants and how to incorporate them into your home landscape—with profiles of flowers, trees, shrubs, and more.
Gardeners enjoy Minnesota's native plants for more than their beauty. They are low maintenance, can survive difficult soil and weather conditions, provide unique landscape options, and celebrate the state's natural heritage. In this second photo-filled edition of Landscaping with...

Raven Wing creates a popular app. Readers can download their favorite horror tales. But the app sends more than eBooks their way. Hungry ravens swarm out of thin air!

Describes the Christian holiday of Christmas and the things people do to celebrate.

"Joseph Conrad's enduring portrait of the ugliness of colonialism in a deluxe edition with a gripping cover by 'Hellboy' artist Mike Mignola. 'Heart of Darkness' is the thrilling tale of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer recounting his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz. Traveling upriver into the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery...

Presents information about collecting stamps. Covers the history of stamp collecting and explains how to begin collecting stamps, including deciding which ones to collect, where to find them, and how to organize and store stamps.

Swim through the Arctic waters with the walrus! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the walrus's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the walrus's survival. The book closes with a page of...

The What I Value series demonstrates the impact that positive values have on individuals, families, and communities. Every title in the K–2 Lightbox program is designed to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. The titles promote literacy and fluency through a focus on key concepts and sight words. All sight and content words used in a title are listed for quick reference on page 24.

Retells the fable of a frustrated fox that, after many tries to reach a high bunch of grapes, decides they must be sour anyway.