Bob Ostrom

Learn from Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit how to protect library materials and what to do if an item is damaged. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their local library. Follow Stewart and Opal's adventures as they learn all about libraries. Read along as they tour the library, use the catalog...

When Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit find a turtle, they go to the public library to learn the difference between a turtle and a tortoise. The librarian helps them with an online search. Opal and Stew learn the difference between a fact and an opinion, and how to check online sources.

Join Ms. Fizzle's class as they learn about volcanoes.

Follow Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit as they learn how to get a library card, how to check out books at the circulation counter, and how to use a self-checkout station, and discover the concepts of due dates, fines, and limits on materials with them. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their...

Alex Plain later. Mikey won't fit in this lock. Zizi when you know how. What do Alex, Mikey, and Zizi have in common? They're all the answers to knock-knock jokes! Find out who else is there in this book with jokes from A to Z. There's nothing more delightful than the laughter of a child, and the Laughing Matters series will keep kids giggling for days! These colorful volumes are packed with kid-friendly jokes, and Patrick Girouard's whimsical illustrations...

Ew, gross! Skunks, spiders, and a giraffe with a runny nose--these are just a few of the disgusting topics that will have young readers bowled over in laughter. From riddles about creepy-crawlies to jokes about rotten eggs, this book makes kids chuckle even while they scrunch up their noses. There's nothing more delightful than the laughter of a child, and the Laughing Matters series will keep kids giggling for days! These colorful volumes are packed...

Learn about the sound of the sound of short U, as Buddy and his little dog Tuffy enjoy the many temptations of a bright sunny day outside. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love...

Learn about the sound of the short A, as Anna learns to tap dance with her teacher Miss Alice. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!

In this simple story belonging to the third level of Herbster Readers, Herbie Bear learns about marine biology and has an imaginary adventure in a fish tank during a class field trip to an aquarium. The fun continues! Previous releases introduced young readers to the colorful world of Herbie Bear, a lovable youngster who's always ready for adventure--and always ready to learn! These new releases offer young readers a whole new set of Herbie adventures....

How high would a housefly fly if a housefly would fly high? Don't worry, you don't need to answer that question. It's just one of the many tongue twisters you'll find in this book. But beware--you may need to exercise your tongue before opening the cover, because it will soon be tied in knots! There's nothing more delightful than the laughter of a child, and the Laughing Matters series will keep kids giggling for days! These colorful volumes are packed...