Best Selling Books by Joanna Cole

With an author''s note about what big siblings need—extra guidance, reassurance, love—and sweet, engaging artwork, it''s no wonder that nearly 4 million families have chosen I’m a Big Sister and its companion book, I’m a Big Brother, to prepare their young ones for their first big transition. "Someone new is at our house," begins this loving, reassuring celebration of sisterhood from trusted author Joanna Cole. Told through the eyes of a new older sister, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be.

With an author''s note about what big siblings need—extra guidance, reassurance, love—and sweet, engaging artwork, it''s no wonder that nearly 4 million families have chosen I’m a Big Brother and its companion book, I’m a Big Sister, to prepare their young ones for their first big transition. "Someone new is at our house," begins this loving, reassuring celebration of brotherhood from trusted author Joanna Cole. Told through the eyes of a new older brother, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be.

Illus. in full color. "Best friends Robby and Arlo dress alike and do most of the same things. However, their friendship is in jeopardy over a bet about who will lose the next tooth. Realistic, humorous illustrations provide ample reading clues on every page. Should encourage emerging readers to flex their reading muscles."--School Library Journal.

Uses a question-and-answer format to present sex information for preteens.

It is natural for young children to be curious about where they come from. Using vivid full-color photographs and a clear, straightforward text, this comprehensive book answers the questions they have about how an egg cell grows to become a baby, how a baby lives inside its mother''s uterus, and how a baby is born.

Enjoy other popular books in this best-selling series by Joanna Cole and Maxie Chambliss!

What do you want to know about sex? Information about sex is everywhere. But what you learn from TV, movies, the internet, and friends is not always a healthy or accurate view of sexuality. Now revised and updated with current facts, Joanna Cole''s Asking About Sex & Growing Up is the perfect book to provide answers to questions about sex. Writing especially for preteens, the author uses a question-and-answer format to offer straightforward information on a wide variety of subjects related to sex and puberty.

Steffie and Ben learn how to use the potty as they make the transition from diapers to underpants.

Sam has a joyful story to tell, one completely her own, yet common to millions of families -- the story of how she was adopted. Most of all, it''s a story about love. And in the end, Sam''s story comes full circle, inviting young readers to share stories of how they were adopted.

Combines easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations that follow the experiences of a big sister as she helps to care for a baby sibling, and includes parent tips on responding to the needs of older children. By the authors of How I Was Adopted.

Illus. in full color. "Kangaroo child Norma Jean loves to jump. The problem is that her jumping gets out of hand, causing accidents and some ruffled feelings among her friends, and Norma stops her jumping entirely. But when the school''s field-day games come up, Norma Jean is coaxed back into action long enough to win ribbons. Light, popular fare for beginning readers."--Booklist.

Ms. Frizzle takes her kids on a whirlwind tour, from the Arctic to the equator so they can see telltale signs of climate change.

Isn''t it amazing that you were once inside Mommy? With clear inviting text and lively illustrations, Joanna Cole and Maxie Chambliss introduce young children to the concepts of pregnancy and childbirth--from the time they begin as one tiny cell to the joyful moment when their parents welcome them into the world.

The first book in the fresh new chapter book series about two dog-loving bestfriends and their adventures . . . as dogs! Illustrations.

Dog-lovers Kate and Lucie are back with more four-legged adventures! A new hot dog stand opens in town and the girls rush to try it out. The food is delicious, and the company is hard to beat—Molly and Wally have two hot-dog dogs of their own: Ketchup and Mustard. Almost as soon as the stand opens, though, Ketchup and Mustard have gone missing. It''s up to Kate and Lucie to save the day, all the while dodging goofy boys and participating in the Bark-in-the-Park dog competition. These girls mean business!

When Arnold wishes he had more information for his family tree, Ms. Frizzle revs up the Magic School Bus and the class zooms back to prehistoric times. First stop: 3.5 billion years ago!There aren''t any people around to ask for directions. Luckily Ms. Frizzle has a plan, and the class is right there to watch simple cells become sponges and then fish and dinosaurs, then mammals and early primates and, eventually, modern humans. It''s the longest class trip ever!This is the story of a species, of our species, as only Ms. Frizzle can tell it. Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen tackle this essential topic with the insight and humor that have made the Magic School Bus the bestselling science series of all time.Hop on board for a class trip that spans billions of lifetimes!

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back! On a most sense-sational trip that takes them through an eye, an ear, a tongue, and even a dog''s nose, Ms. Frizzle''s class learns about the senses. Using their trademark sense of humor, Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen provide facts about the senses in both the human and animal worlds.

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a fieldtrip to a beehive in her magic school bus.

Combines easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations that follow the experiences of a big sister as she helps to care for a baby sibling, and includes parent tips on responding to the needs of older children. By the authors of How I Was Adopted.

In Cole Calmenson''s Teacher''s Pets, Kate and Lucie are best friends who love, love, love DOGS. But just because they can''t have dogs of their own doesn''t mean they can''t MAGICALLY turn into them! The FURRY ADVENTURES continue in this CHARMING series when Kate and Lucie find a substitute teacher in their class. Mr. Z makes goofy jokes and has the class going hog wild as he teaches about animal communication. At the same time, mean Darleen makes fun of Kate and Lucie''s friendship. Luckily, once Kate and Lucie slap HIGH FIVES and say the special words, they turn into dogs and find a way to save the day. They even make a new friend in the process!

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the work of bats.

When a terrible witch vows to eat her for supper, a little girl escapes with the help of a mirror and comb given to her by the witch''s cat and dog.

Liz, the class lizard, is missing! Is she in some sort of trouble? The class forms a rescue party. But to find Liz, they need to learn what it is like to be a reptile. Join the Magic School Bus gang on this cool field trip, and find out what it really means to be cold-blooded.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back! The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle-inspired by an archeological dig-craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the class back millions of years to an adventure where they learn about dinosaurs, their habitats and diets, and even a Maiasaura nesting ground.

A child eagerly welcomes home his new baby sibling, as he figures out what babies do and how to behave around them. On board pages.

Experience the earth''s water cycle first hand as Ms. Frizzle''s class rises into the air, forms a rain cloud and drizzles down upon earth, just like rain!

A collection of children''s books on the subject of summer activities.

Mrs. Fizzle and her class travel back in time to study dinosaurs.

Take an adventure in education with the Magic School Bus, as the classtravels into a white light pinball machine to learn about colour and light.

Level 2. This introduction to the arachnid world explains how a hungry garden spider obtains food by building a web and patiently waiting to catch something tasty.

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip through the town''s electrical wires so they can learn how electricity is generated and how it is used.

Everybody agrees that mold is just disgusting, until the class goes on a field trip inside a rotting log. They discover that all the dead-looking stuff is actually alive...and it''s pretty neat after all. Join the class on their "rotten" adventure, and learn about how nature recycles through decomposition.

It''s Broadcast Day in Ms. Frizzle''s class. Ralphie promised everyone he''d figure out what kind of show they should put on. But, Ralphie is sick and can''t come to school. So, everyone climbs aboard the Magic School Bus, because if Ralphie can''t come to class Ms. Frizzle''s class will come to him! Join the class as they travel Ralphie''s bloodstream to find out how germs make him sick and how his body can make him well again.

Ms. Frizzle whisks her students away on a "cool" trip to Antarctica, where they learn all about the South Pole and come face to face with playful penguins and colossal icebergs. When the kids are magically changed into real penguins, they need Ms. Frizzle''s help to solve their penguin puzzle. Illustrations.

From Stephanie Calmenson and Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole comes the first story about the adventures of Allie and Amy, two friends who have a true-blue friendship in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers! Best, best, best friends Amy and Allie do absolutely everything together. And this summer they have made a list of activities that they will do each and every day. But then Allie learns she’s being sent to sleep-away camp and all their plans are ruined! How will these BFFs ever make it through the summer?

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip to a weather station and they end up in a hurricane.

Ms. Frizzle and her class get eaten by Arnold and begin their fantastic trip through the human body. They fall into the stomach, into the bloodstream, through the heart, into muscles and finally out of Arnold''s nose! While they travel through they learn about the body as you students will too.