IAround 800 BC, Kush, a little-known subject state of Egypt, rose up and conquered the Egyptians, enthroned its own Pharaohs, and ruled over the empire of King Tut for nearly 100 years. This unlikely chapter of history has been buried by the Egyptians and belittled by early archaeologists, who refused to believe that dark skinned Africans could have risen so high. But now, in the heart of Sudan, archeologists Geoff Emberling and Tim Kendall are bringing...

A new early reader series from dynamic duo, Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson, featuring Hot Rod Hamster! Hot Rod Hamster LOVES to drive superfast. And today he's building a box car from scratch to race downhill in the Wacky Whatever Race. He needs to pick out a box, wheels, and a paint color for his car. Can you help him?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics...

Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tea, his book, and his yoga mat. He is just settling in to enjoy them, when . . . honk! honk! honk! Here comes Bean with his new food truck! It is fun on wheels! It's a rolling party! Bean is going to Food Truck Friday to sell his donuts. Bean's donuts have zip. They have zing. They are sure to win the competition! Frank has something to sell, too. He has oatmeal. Oatmeal is boring. It needs zip. It needs...

An introduction to working and living in space and discusses the various aspects of life in space.

The American crow is known for its sleek feathers, piercing caw, and vengeful memory! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the crow's habitat, how crows have adapted to living near humans, and who is in their family tree. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits crows against their raven cousins. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

In this early reader, animals bring 100 things to celebrate the 100th day of school-- then someone spills 100 marbles!

Simple text describes rain, its characteristics, how it is formed, and its effects on the Earth. Nonfiction Level 1 Readers offer children subject matter they will appreciate, in a clean, familiar format. Each page provides straightforward sentences of simple words, ensuring easy mastery by students beginning to feel the attraction of reading to learn. Large type, vivid full-page color photos, and a word list all make these books ideal stepping-stones...

"The old skateboard that a young bear built with his dad is worn out. Now that his birthday is near, the youngster wishes for a zippy new store-bought skateboard. But will that hurt Dad's feelings?"--

"A young bear loves to draw, but doesn't like to clean up. Using his imagination helps to get him through the task"--

"Merle and Pearl have been separated! While Pearl is back with the Gomez family, Merle finds himself scurrying through the Holy Land with Dave, a honey-loving, talking lizard. Together, Merle and Dave must brave the perils of the Israeli wilderness in the hopes of reuniting Merle with his friends and foiling Dr. Simon's evil plan. Get ready for more daring escapes, hilarious jokes, and squirrel origami as Merle and Pearl try to make their way back...