Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Read about the special features and quirky characteristics that make up America’s patchwork in America’s 50 States. Full-color illustrations (including state maps and icons) and interesting trivia make it an easy and fun journey of learning! Each of America’s states has its own unique symbols, facts, history, landscape, and so much more.
Once again, the delightful children’s storyteller The Old Gray Goose enlightens and entertains children of all ages in this comprehensive collection of stories, songs, and white lies dedicated to the joyous Christmas season. Goose, the evergreen advocate of kids everywhere, is that one in a million who not only dedicated his life to helping young people grow with the proper values but was also a magically engrossing spinner of tall tales, instructive stories, and just plain good old-fashioned fun. The Old Gray Goose is throwing a Christmas party, and you’re all invited! As entertaining as they are educational, here is the perfect Christmas present for all boys and girls, parents, educators, and library systems. A very merry Christmas from The Old Gray Goose! Series producer Avalon Giuliano in New York. Produced by Alex Franchi in Milan. Edited and mixed by Macc Kay in Bangkok. ICON intern Eden Giuliano. Music by AudioNautixShow book
The Alden children are helping out at a radio station and they're going to be actors in a live mystery show. Benny is excited to play the ghost dog! But some folks say the station is haunted for real! Can the Boxcar Children catch the radio ghost before the station's listeners are scared away?Show book
From the writer of the bestselling Dragon Masters series and the illustrator of the bestselling Diary of a Pug series comes a high-energy, illustrated chapter book series about four dogs who learn that being yourself is much more fun than being Best in Show.Welcome to the town of Barksdale, where the canine residents strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the "best groomer" or sell the "best biscuits." And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is on every year for one pup to be named Best in Show.Nova, Duke, Harley, and Peanut have never won Best in Show... which is okay with them! But they have to work together to pass their Agility Exam, because either the whole pack passes or the whole pack fails.Nova has convinced her pals to train, but on her practice course, Duke is afraid to climb the high ramp, Harley keeps chasing squirrels, and Peanut can't make it through the hoops. Nova's not doing much better -- she's so excited she keeps knocking the whole course over!Will the pups make the grade, or are they doomed to be Underdogs forever?Show book
When James and Eamon go to a week of Nature Camp and stay at Eamon's grandparents' house, it turns out that their free time spent staying inside, eating waffles, and playing video games is way more interesting than nature. But sometimes things work out best when they don't go exactly as planned. This Caldecott Honor-winning book is a moving and hilarious celebration of young boys, childhood friendships, and the power of the imagination, where Marla Frazee captures the very essence of summer vacation and what it means to be a kid. A Live Oak Media audio production.Show book
In this classic story Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his project of illustrating theological concepts for children. The Priest with Dirty Clothes teaches the concept of imputation, which lies at the heart of the important biblical doctrine of justification.Using the story of Joshua the high priest (Zechariah 3:1–5) as his jumping–off point, Dr. Sproul weaves a classic tale about a young priest who is invited to preach his first sermon before the king and his court. But on his way to the palace, he falls from his horse, getting his clothes hopelessly muddy. Jonathan finds that he needs powerful help if he is to stand before the king. This edition of The Priest with Dirty Clothes includes all–new illustrations by Justin Gerard and a new “For the Parents” section to help them bring out the truths of the book for their children.Show book
How big was the worlds biggest cookie? How many dominoes were used in the longest domino wall? Crack open this book to find out!Show book
