Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a delightfully funny, boy-friendly series . . . Meet Stinky Spike! Ahoy! When this shipyard pup gets lost at sea, he's rescued by a crew of stinky pirates led by Captain Fishbeard. Spike must prove to the captain he can be a real pirate. Luckily, Stinky Spike has the best nose on the seven seas, and he uses it to sniff out all kinds of treasure. But what happens when Spike's sense of smell leads him to some very strange loot?

Light is all around you! It comes in many forms: Light from the sun brightens our day, firelight flickers in the night, electric lights fill our homes—and some animals even make the sea glow! With lively illustrations and fun diagrams from Paul Meisel, Light Is All Around Us by Wendy Pfeffer is a fascinating look into the many ways that light brightens our world. This is a Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Let's-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Product Description: This simple and elegant nonfiction picture book introduces young scientists to food chains.

Product Description: Sunday through Friday, the Schmutzy children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and create. It's messy work, involving mud pies, tomato sauce, worms, and frogs! But on Friday morning, Mama exclaims, "Look at this dirt….And it's nearly SHABBOS...read more

Little Red Hen must make matzah for Passover. She asks her friends for help planting grains. “Sorry, bub,” neighs Horse. “Think again,” barks Dog. Of course, the Little Red Hen does it all herself. A classic tale gets a Jewish twist in this hilarious story.

Farm animals express themselves at a poetry slam hosted by Yo Mama Goose.

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Using seven science stations, Mr. Whiskers encourages his kids to use all their senses to make observations and draw conclusions. Everyone's a scientist in Mr. Whisker's class, where hands-on mini-experiments lead to Big Ideas--and promote an ongoing passion for independent, open-ended discovery...read more

A touching account of how it feels for big brothers and sisters to have a new sibling on the way. Mike is very excited and curious about his new sibling. He's decided to record his observations and experiences in a series of letters to the baby. Mike's account of their first year together evolves into a special keepsake.