Grade 3

Long snout. Big teeth. Hard scales. Lives in warm climates. Is it an alligator or a crocodile? Readers will learn how these beasts from the age of dinosaurs are alike and how they differ. Read More →

With a storyteller's narrative, Christina Moore presents this fascinating look at the world's largest reptiles, including information about their physical characteristics, the differences… Read More →

Birds make nests to suit their way of living. Each nest is the best for the bird who made it. A grebe's nest floats on water. A skylark's nest is on the ground. Find out about different birds… Read More →

The world officially celebrates Earth Day on April 22, but for those who really care about the environment, every day is full of opportunities to recycle the earth’s resources! Best-selling… Read More →

Kathy Ross, America's crafts-for-kids expert, shares some very original hands-on ideas for celebrating Easter. There are two terrific Easter Basket projects, one made from a tissue box and… Read More →

Kathy Ross has created an amazing new collection of crafts ranging from Skeleton Scatter Pins to an Owl Goodie Bag that glows in the dark. For those who like to wear their crafts, the Ghost… Read More →

The family Kwanzaa celebration can be made even more special when children contribute to the festive air. Youngsters can enhance their family's Kwanzaa celebration with a "Light the Candles… Read More →

What better occasion for a hand-made gift than Mother's Day or Father's Day? The youngest children aren't able to go out and shop-but they can easily gather up materials in the house and… Read More →

All New Crafts for Thanksgiving is newest title in the updated and completely new series All New Holiday Crafts for Kids. It features crafts such as gourd turkeys, pilgrim place cards, and a… Read More →

Of all the holidays, Valentine’s Day is the one that most calls for a do-it-yourself approach. Kids traditionally get out the scissors and glue and work some creative magic with red… Read More →

A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from award-winning author Chris Barton. Sometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes… Read More →

"One summer's day we started a business called Funerals Ltd., to help all the poor dead animals in the world. Esther did the digging, I wrote the poems, and Esther's little brother, Puttie… Read More →

When robins sing, you know its spring. When summer’s come, campfires light the dark of night. When days grow short and cool, and leaves turn gold, it must be fall. When winter’s welcomed… Read More →

Irene is shy. Very shy. She hates attention. Most of the time she wants to hide. Why not? If animals can blend in with their surroundings, maybe she can, too! Read More →

Lindy and her doll Sally are best friends - wherever Lindy goes, Sally stays right by her side. They eat together, sleep together, and even pick cotton together. So, on the night Lindy and… Read More →

Do you like the challenge and adventure of video games? As Jane McGonigal was growing up, she had fun playing early video games. As an adult, she saw games as an outlet for problem solving… Read More →

An elderly black grandmother passes on the story of the family’s Jewish origins to her young granddaughter, Carol Olivia. As family members flee the Spanish Inquisition, are kidnapped by… Read More →

Welcome to a Southeast Asian mangrove forest! As you wade through the tangle of mangrove roots, it’s hard to tell where the ocean ends and the land begins. The mangrove forest is humming with… Read More →

"Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness." —Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world… Read More →

Create a carnival of handmade animals using different shapes and patterns. Make dramatic black-and-white prints, a papier-mâché dog, a shark sculpture, and more. Simple step-by-step… Read More →