New Releases by Cari Meister

Tiny likes to go places with his best friend. But when they go to the library, Tiny has to wait outside. Soon it''s time to bring the books home. Tiny is a very big help! Not since Clifford has a big dog been so appealing!

Simple text introduces readers to the White House, explaining its history as an American symbol, its meaning, and why it is important today.

Simple text introduces readers to the bald eagle, explaining its history as an American symbol, its meaning, and why it is important today.

Imani and her lesson pony Peanut make a great team, but before the big show Peanut sprains his ankle, leaving nervous Imani to ride the much bigger and faster Rico for the competition.

Raven is excited for the figure skating competition, but before she steps onto the ice she must do something she has never done before--overcome her fear of performing.

"Theodore and Violet trudge up the big sledding hill. Then they jump in their sleds and take off. Now which way are they going? You guessed it--down! Keep reading, guessing, and flipping the page to discover more position words"--

Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. It''s a big storm! How do you think Micah feels? Woof! Woof! Gemma''s grandma brought her a puppy. How do you think Gemma feels? Turn the page to find out which feeling matches the description. Would you feel the same way?

Classmates enjoy the games and races on field day, but Stan needs to be reminded that winning is not everything.

Wrestling is cool to watch, but it''s even more fun to do! Kids can get out on the mat by learning the rules of the sport, the gear and skills needed to wrestle, and the importance of good sportsmanship. A skill-building activity helps readers get in on the fun.

"Martial Arts are thrilling to watch, but they''re even more fun to do! Kids can take part in the sport by learning what martial arts are, what gear and skills are needed, what happens during lessons, and how to be a good sport. A skill-building activity helps kids participate in the fun"--

Wah! Wah! A crying baby is loud. But what about a sleeping baby? You guessed it! A sleeping baby is quiet. With a flip of the page you will discover that opposites are everywhere.

Join Tiny as he celebrates Christmas in this festive 8x8 story When Tiny and Eliot visit a senior center with a group of Christmas carolers, they go inside to warm up and spread cheer. That''s when they find out that the truck carrying the tree for the senior center has broken down--and what''s Christmas without a tree? Tiny knows it''s up to him to save the holiday, but can he retrieve the tree in time?

"Stomp! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess whose feet are in each image. The swift, dainty, and webbed answers may be surprising!"--

"Blink! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose eyes are in the images. The fierce, colorful, and shifty answers may be surprising!"--

What''s a ballot? Can you dance at a politcal party? And what do a donkey and an elephant have to do with it all? Election Day is coming up and with it comes a lot of questions about the U.S. electoral process. From campaigns and politcal parties to voting, kids can find out all about our elections.

Series statement from publisher''s website.

From passenger trains to subways, get young readers in preK-2 on the right track to understanding the different types of trains they see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trains work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time.

"Get a bird''s-eye view of airplanes, past and present. Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how airplanes work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time."--Provided by publisher.

"Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world [in a book that covers] the basics of how boats work, along with a brief history"--Provided by publisher.

Join Tiny as he helps prepare for a Thanksgiving play! What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than with a festive play? Once Eliot gets the part of a pilgrim, Tiny wants to help too--but after making a mess on set, he''s forced to leave with his tail between his legs. So when a sudden setback hits hit the production on opening night, it turns out Tiny just might be able to help after all!

Princess is a show pony who is absolutely convinced that she is a cat and needs to hunt for her dinner, Blizzard (otherwise known as Snowy) is a Shetland pony who needs material for the book he is writing, and Sebastian is a draft horse who knows how to break out of the barn; so together the Tres Caballos Incognito set out for the clover fields looking for adventure--where Princess chases a squirrel and gets stuck in a tree.

Did you know that Antarctica is really a desert? Ever wondered what the world''s most crowded city is? Curious to learn where you can swim in lakes as pink as strawberry milkshakes? Discover these and over 100 other outrageous and surprising facts about places all around the world. Fun geography trivia plus a bold, bright design and lively photos will keep reluctant and struggling reader wanting more!

Did you know that Leonardo Da Vinci could draw with one hand while writing backward with the other?Ever heard of ancient Egyptians playing board games? Curious to find out who invented ice cream? Totally amazing facts about history will keep you wanting more!

Think there''s just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and a monster? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Beauty and the Beast stories. Visit France, China, and Switzerland, and find out who asks for a grape instead of a rose, and whose beast is a snake.

Kiki the cat gets stuck in a tree, and only Tiny the dog is big enough to save her.

"Presents more than 100 facts about the human body in a unique layout that appeals to struggling and reluctant readers"--

"Presents more than 100 facts about the human mind in a unique layout that appeals to struggling and reluctant readers."--

"Presents more than 100 facts about land animals in a unique layout that appeals to struggling and reluctant readers"--

Series statement from publisher''s website.

Tiny the dog returns to obedience school and teaches the other dogs how to receive treats.