Introduces readers to plant leaves, looking at different types of leaves, how they change color, and how they help plants survive.

"Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about"--

Leaving behind her Virginia home burned to ashes during the Civil War and a husband shot and killed on the way to Colorado, Mary Breydon and her young daughter come to manage a rundown stagecoach station on the Cherokee Trail.

Presents the life of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving the poorest of the poor in Calcutta, India.

Autumn leaves turning color, pumpkins beside doorsteps, and family gathered around the table for Thanksgiving are just some of the wonders celebrated in Fantastic Gifts of Fall

"Caillou has so many toys and he leaves them all aroudn the house. Before he can do anything else, he has to put them away" --P. [4] of cover.

Learn to count down from 10 to 1, mathematical terms, and counting concepts.

From logs to rubber tires, hot air balloons to space probes, humans have made great strides in developing modes of transportation. Time lines, photographs, and eye-catching digital illustrations make this an engaging, visuals-centric look at history¿s planes, trains, and automobiles (and boats and bicycles, too).

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without cookies to leave for Santa, gingerbread houses, and other tasty baked treats. Full of complete recipes specially chosen for young bakers, readers can refer to this book year after year for their Christmas baking projects. Each recipe includes an ingredient and equipment list and simple step-by-step instructions that will guide readers to impressive, and yummy, results. Whether new to baking or a holiday...

A seasonal tribute to the qualities of autumn combines photographs, text, and craft ideas that celebrate highlights ranging from falling leaves and migrating animals to football games and Halloween costumes.