Best Selling Books by Ellen Weiss

Garth, who can talk to animals, becomes separated from his pet gerbil Weebie while visiting a ranch in Texas, and Weebie must find his way alone across the dry, dangerous range.

Using simple text and illustrations, describes how a potato grows.

When King Tut''s mummy vanishes while being sent from Egypt to a special exhibition in St. Petersburg, Russia, the ACME detectives Ben and Maya set out to find the thief.

Four short stories chronicle a summer at Camp Outawhack, where strange things happen all the time, like magic meatballs being served for dinner and a movie whose scenes suddenly become reality, in a book-and-flashlight package. Original.

An intrepid 4-year old discovers that his humdrum world is greatly enhanced every time his tall Papa comes to visit. From the vantage point of Papa''s shoulders, the world reveals all its many wonders. It illustrates a special bond between a grandparent and a young grandchild. Charmingly written in verse and richly illustrated by Travis Kotzebue. It is an ideal book for reading to toddlers age 3-5.

Rhyming text follows a set of twins as they fight over two new toys, break one, and learn to share the other.

An inquisitive preschooler discovers that his elderly grandmother''s aches and pains are the souvenirs of a life well-lived. This journey of discovery invites youngsters to learn about the life and accomplishments of their older relatives. "This fabulous book is a great way to encourage young kids to become curious about the lives of beloved grandparents. Magnificently illustrated, this book is a great story to share with grandchildren and will spark great conversations." --Anne Bloom, Esq., Mediator, Ft. Lauderdale, FL "This charming story had my grandchildren wondering about their own Grandma''s story. It teaches that we are much more than our appearances and that everyone has a unique story to tell." --Carol Antinori, Clinical Research Consultant, Philadelphia, PA "Nana, Why Are You Old?" is a special book that will delight grandparents and grandchildren alike. Be prepared for multiple requests to read it again." --Barbara Kaban, Attorney and Youth Advocate, Boston, MA "In this era of everything virtual, what is better than sitting with grandchildren to create lasting memories, and maybe reveal a secret or two about the life you''ve lived." --Suzanna Robinson Laramee, President, Newport Classical Music Festival, Newport, RI

When it''s dark and crickets chirp, is it day or night? Children twirl the special spinner- featuring Ray the sun and Luna the moon-in a lively question-and-answer game to learn about Night and Day.

Best friends Eliza, Lisa, Molly and Abby are passionate for all things furry, four-legged or feathered. They are THE ANIMAL RESCUE SQUAD. Their mission? to fight for the rights of all animals great and small. . . Molly finds herself in a doggy-dilemma when a racing greyhound called Belle needs her help. The Rescue Squad want to return Belle to her trainer, but after several weird phone calls, dubious claims of ownership, and a little detective work - they decide that ''home'' may not be the safest place for Belle after all. . . .

A complete guide to secondhand shopping features advice on determining the value of items, bargaining on prices, and locating auctions, flea markets and secondhand stores for furnishings, clothing, and collectibles

Christmas projects include directions for making cards, games, decorations, and things to eat.

Abstract: Blue Moon Foods: are those that should be eaten once in a blue moon; specifically, foods that are high in sugar, fats, and salt. Children learn to eclipse the Blue Moon Foods with Foundation Foods, and consequently, learn good nutrition and food habits. The basic food groups are discussed in detail. Nutrition, food preparation, planning a menu, advertising, label reading, and the food production and distribution system as it relates to fossil fuel energy use are discussed briefly. The several recipies provided can be used in a classroom setting or as an interesting activity for adults and children to share at home.

When Eddie, Sarah Lynn, and their friends visit the zoo, they learn about animal sounds, colors, counting, verbs, and animal babies.01

Newcomers to Celestville have so many Christmas decorations on their hilltop house that Babar receives a demand from King Rataxes of nearby Rhino City that the "ugliness" be removed.

Kids will have great fun placing the cloth character -- that''s attached to the book by a ribbon -- in the special pocket on each page as they read along with the story and learn important social themes based on the television series.

Simba cannot understand why rain hasn''t come to Pride Rock. Most of the animals have left the Pride Lands in search of water, and Prince Simba is sure he can order the dry season to end. Mufasa is there to provide Simba with a gentle reminder about the cycles of nature, and Simba realizes he must wait for the rains to come and bring life back to the savanna. Illustrations.

Describes the relationship of light and vision, how people see, eyeglasses, blindness, and protecting sight.

Do you know what Bear loves about puddles, bubbles, snowflakes, and clouds? They are all made of water!

Follows the lifecycle of a peach from pit to ripe fruit, and includes a word hunt, definitions, and a look at other fruits with pits.

A collection of horror stories, featuring such grisly characters as a vampire, werewolf, and murderous madman.