New Releases by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

When a boy finally gets exactly what he wants from Santa, he learns that owning a real penguin may not have been a good idea after all.

Every kid loves to go with his or her parents to work, no matter what they do for a living. But one girls dad is responsible for changing the light bulbs at the top of the Empire State Building. How cool is that? Readers will be amazed by the little-known details this book provides about one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Full color.

Dim ond un anrheg mae Ifan wedi gofyn amdano''r Nadolig hwn, sef pengwin iawn o''r enw Carwyn...ond, tybed beth fydd ymateb Ifan unwaith i Carwyn gyrraedd? -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Introduces readers to 40 American women of achievement who were first in their field.

Edward Drinker Cope was a charming man with a passion for old bones. Othniel Marsh was a stickler for procedure when he studied his fossil finds. They started as friends, sharing ideas and information, but after Marsh tried to poach Cope''s digging site, they became bitter enemies. Their decades-long feud fueled their desire to dig up more bones, to discover new species, and to find ever bigger and more unusual dinosaurs. Through their competition, the two men laid a far-reaching foundation for the brand-new field of palentology. A fascinating story told with an engaging narrative technique, and well complemented by period photographs and drawings, a map, a time line, and an author''s note. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Fabulously illustrated by H. B. Lewis, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel''s hilarious romp through the land of be-careful-what-you-wish-for offers a whole year''s worth of holiday fun magic. It''s just what you wanted — it''s just what you asked for! But this irresistible penguin won''t ever have to go back to the zoo. Complete with his very own nametag, this charming plush Osbert will delight children just as last fall''s popular picture book, MY PENGUIN OSBERT, did. - stands 8 inches high - made of a soft, infant-safe, machine-washable fabric - completely safe for babies - individually polybagged, with a hang tag gift card.

Lily attempts to turn around the most boring summer ever. And when she meets Karla and her incredibly cool parents, her summer gets even better because she learns they are her relatives.

Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition, when the ship the Endurance was crushed in a frozen sea and the men made the perilous journey across ice and stormy seas to reach inhabited land.

How did early explorers navigate? Who was the first human to reach outer space? When did the first person reach the North Pole? Kids can find the answers to these questions and many more in this easy-to-use family reference book! Packed with important facts, The Look-It-Up Book of Explorers features 40 concise, exciting accounts of explorers from around the world and throughout time, from the Vikings to the astronauts! Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this book makes it easy for kids to explore! Praise for As Far as the Eye Can Reach: “Kimmel’s work is a well written, lively account for young readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

This lively, well-written book about the 1803 excursion by the Corps of Discovery includes excerpts from the expedition''s journals, maps and drawings by Lewis and Clark, and period paintings.

When a boy finally gets exactly what he wants from Santa, he learns that owning a real penguin may not have been a good idea after all.

A biography of Leif, son of Norseman Eric the Red, who led a group of Vikings from Greenland on a voyage which ended on the shores of North America.

When a boy finally gets exactly what he wants from Santa, he learns that owning a real penguin may not have been a good idea after all.

Als Jan van de kerstman een echte pinguïn krijgt, blijkt dat het niet zo eenvoudig is om goed voor een pinguïn te zorgen. Prentenboek met grote illustraties in bijzondere kleuren. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Following the death of his father, Bill joins a wagon train to the west, where he is befriended by the famous marksman, Wild Bill Hickock.

Presents a circle of dreams that leads from a child to a flower to a butterfly and eventually up to the moon and back to the earth, which is dreaming of a child.

This sturdy book includes fun paper punch-outs that fit inside pockets shaped like wagons. Active minds and hands can match the punch-outs to the right scenes, following clues in the artwork. Whether giving furry friends a lift or gathering treasures, here are ways to fill up on fun!

This sturdy book includes fun paper punch-outs that fit inside pockets shaped like wagons. Active minds and hands can match the punch-outs to the right scenes, following clues in the artwork. Whether giving furry friends a lift or gathering treasures, here are ways to fill up on fun!

Kids on the move will love to take along this eye-catching board book, shaped and designed to look just like a wagon. On each generous spread, there are favorite toys-especially, of course, a little RED wagon-to help children recognize the basic colors. A perfect choice for little ones ready to learn!

After the death of his brother, eight-year-old Bill Cody and his family set out from Iowa to make a new home for themselves in the volatile Kansas Territory.

As a family enjoys a springtime stroll to the park, a little explorer takes us on a series of wild rides in a red wagon. Powered by the child''s imagination, the wagon becomes a ship sailing the seven seas, a rocket zooming through space, a dogsled mushing across the Arctic, and more . . . until the daring (but sleepy) traveller returns safely home. This book is sure to inspire young readers to take imaginative journeys of their own!

Jenna has the perfect life until her father leaves and things get shaky with her best friend. To make matters worse, for a school assignment she must go and read to Miss Caples, an elderly shut-in. When Jenna runs out of stories to read, she asks Miss Caples how to deal with what''s going on in her life. To surprise, she has more in common with Miss Caples than she thought.

Cristyn Stone is unhappy about spending her summer in a small town in Wales while her father researches a book. The 16th-century stone house they are staying in holds a haunting secret. Strange noises, weird dreams, a girl ghost, and a mysterious connection to her late mother draw 14-year-old Cristyn deeper into the mystery.

Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog—until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish—and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. A Kansas City Children’s Book Award for Grades 1–3