Now available in paperback for the first time, James Cross Giblin and Michael Dooling relate the story of our nation's third president and author of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson was a soft-spoken man. But his contributions to American democracy live on as bold reminders of his formidable intellect and spirit. Son of a wealthy famer, young Thomas was a studious boy who shared his father's love of books. He was painfully shy about speaking up in school, especially when other children taunted him. By age 16, though, Thomas had entered college, and began law school two years later. He was a man of many talents. Besides practicing law, he played the violin and designed Monticello, the beautiful home where he lived with his wife and family.

Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography

Children's Books

Giblin, James Cross

Biographies

Scholastic Paperback Nonfiction

The seventh edition of a popular favorite, this digest-sized, easy-to-read book features summaries of each president and his term of office -- from George Washington to the president elected in 2008! Hail to the chief! The highest title in the United States belongs to the president. Here, readers will learn about all the inspiring individuals who've occupied the Oval Office--from George Washington to the president elected in 2008! Chock full of information, this accessible book chronicles each president's life and times, and even highlights some funny anecdotes. The process of electing a president is clearly explained, as is the job of a president. Freshly updated for '09, the cover will feature the newly elected commander-in-chief!

Mr. President: A Book of U.S. Presidents

Sullivan,George

You'll love learning about these amazing animals...once you find them! For some animals it pays to be brightly colored and highly noticeable, especially if it frightens away a predator. However, some animals prefer a different approach: hiding in plain sight. This reader provides a basic introduction to animals that use camouflage. It shows how many animals--in the air, on land, or under the sea--use their camouflage to either evade their enemies or hunt their prey. Whether they're blending in with their environment or looking like another animal altogether, their survival depends entirely on how well they can play hide-and-seek.

Scholastic Reader Level 2: Animal Disguises

Ryan, Emma

Animals

Afraid of things that go bump in the night? Not when YOU'RE the mad scientist! Create your own SHRUNKEN HEADS! Bend BONES and make EYEBALLS bounce! Mix up festering OOZE and bubbling ALIEN BLOOD! Here are 25 spooky experiments to get kids howling with laughter while learning some scientific facts. They'll also find out real-life stories behind deadly spiders, zombie worms, and exploding snakes with "Strange . . . but true!" facts throughout. All of these terrifyingly fun experiments include step-by-step instructions, cute and creepy illustrations, and easy-to-find ingredients, so there's no excuse not to try them!

Scary Science: 24 Creepy Experiments: 24 Creepy Experiments

Levine, SHar

Johnstone, Leslie

Education & Reference

It's easy to bone up on Skeletons with the relaunch of thIs Scholastic Science Reader--now with a new cover, photographs, and interior design.With brand new covers, updated photographs, and new interior designs, this series brings simple and fun information to beginning readers. In Skeletons, readers will learn what bones are made of, and just how many there are in the body. They'll find out what each bone is called and why we just can't live without them!Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 8/1/2011Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 6 and Up

Skeletons (Scholastic Reader Level 2)

Wood, Lily

Literature & Fiction

They've got faces so ugly only a mother could love them! The New York Times started a phenomenon: ugly is the new black. After publishing an articled entitled, "A Masterpiece of Nature? Yuck!", that chronicled several of the world's ugliest animals (Sphynx cat, star-nosed mole, proboscis monkey, etc.) they were bombarded by loyal readers who sent in their own pictures of ugly animals. Each one trying to out ugly the last. With 101 Animals Secrets and 101 Freaky Animals, the Bergers have already brought to light some of the ugliest animals on the planet. Now they have concentrated their efforts to compile the definitive list of the ugliest animals ever!

Scholastic Reader Level 3: Ugly Animals

Berger, Gilda

berger,melvin

A sticker book with a difference! The regular penguin topics are all here: species, distribution, life cycle, predators. . . . But the handwritten text is full of jokes, funny comments, and crazy facts designed to amaze and amuse every child. There are hundreds of superfun stickers, with complementary activities ranging from balancing eggs on an emperor penguin dad's feet to feeding little fish to escaping great white sharks!

Penguins (Scholastic Discover More with Stickers)

SCHOLASTIC

Your favorite animal babies, now in 3-D! From the creators of 3-D THRILLERS comes a new 3-D single title reader with a softer side, 3-D BABY ANIMALS. Featuring the cutest creatures in full-color 3-D photos, this is the perfect reader for spring. Each book will include baby animal shaped 3-D glasses. Informative text about the animals will accompany the adorable photos.

3-D Baby Animals

Hilton, Samantha

Your guide to surviving a zombie apocalypse! Do you know how to survive the Zombie Apocalypse? This book is the key to your survival. Discover how the virus could spread and what happens to someone who is bitten. Learn survival techniques and how to protect yourself and loved ones from a zombie. The zombie hordes could be stalking your street and the world at any time. Will you be ready? This is the way to safeguard your friends, family, and yourself. This book could save your life!

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide

Heather Dakota

Science, Nature & How It Works

As small as a fly or as big as an aircraft, Drones are changing the face of military warfare. Drones will be the first title available for young readers on this topical subject. Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have become an essential and controversial tool for the U.S. military. Capable of targeted killing, they can be as small as a fly or as large as an aircraft. They can be used to spy on a neighbor, to undergo long reconnaissance missions, or to bomb a military compound. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are changing the way wars are fought. Using fact boxes, diagrams, photographs, and specially commissioned, computer-generated color illustrations, DRONES is an exciting, accessible work about the latest in aviation technology.

Drones: From Insect Spy Drones to Bomber Drones

History

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