New Releases by Jodie Shepherd

Chock full of familiar situations and helpful hints, this book gives readers the tools they need to develop this important character strength. We would all like to be considered kind and generous. But like other positive attributes, getting there takes practice. That''s where Kindness & Generosity: It Starts With Me can help.

Sacagawea was only 15 years old when she led the Lewis and Clark expedition into the wilderness of the western United States. From finding food to easing relations with new people, Sacagawea proved herself to be an incredible help. Without her, the g

Introduces the concept of having a positive attitude and happy disposition.

A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut.

Rookie Biographies offer an in-depth look at some of the most influential people in history. They might be some of America''s earliest heroes, like Paul Revere and Sacagawea. Or they could be people who work every day to make the world a better place, like Jane Goodall. No matter what his or her story, each of these individuals is worth getting to know better. A You Can. feature at the end of each book that tells the reader how he or she can emulate the subject Fast facts offering interesting, sometimes little-known facts about the subject A map with key indicating where the subject was born and other significant nearby areas A timeline that recaps important moments in the subject''s life A poem about the subject Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See page 1 for more information.

Simple text and photos introduce librarians and describes the important jobs they perform everyday in the library.

"A delightful introduction to the bible and the alphabet at the same time!"--Cover

Read along with Disney! The Buddies go on a brand-new adventure in this Level 2 reader with word for word narration! This brand-new series of early readers features original stories and adorable illustrations of the Disney Buddies. The books are perfect for audiences who already know the charismatic Buddies, plus those who are just discovering them! Budderball can''t wait to go to the town fair. When he and the Buddies arrive, there are games to play, rides to go on, and races to win. But Budderball is most excited about the food: cotton candy, popcorn, peanuts--it all sounds so delicious! When the hungry pup stumbles upon a pie-eating contest, he knows he''s found a fair event made for him.

Is the moon made of cookies? Is it made of cheese? Elmo learns all about the moon.

What''s the word on the street? Find out as Elmo visits many fun places in his neighborhood and learns new words.

Looks at a work day in the life of a mail carrier and the job they do, discussing how they deliver mail to both homes and businesses.

Perfect for Back to School, this book features more than 30 flaps that help teach five different early learning concepts: shapes, colors, counting, action words, and matching. Hop aboard the big yellow school bus with Elmo and his friends and join them for an exciting day at school. Familiar preschool activities like arts and crafts, discovery time, and recess are enhanced by more than 30 fun flaps that reinforce classic learning concepts. With colors, counting, shapes, and more to discover, kids will want to visit Elmo’s school again and again

Featuring fun rhymes, bright illustrations, and four big mystery flaps, Guess Who: Baby Animals is one of the newest additions to the popular format! An exciting pop-up on the last page adds to the charm of this adorable book. Who is hiding near her mother? Who is waiting to hatch? Children will love guessing which of their favorite baby animals (koala, kangaroo, chicken, emperor penguin) are hiding in this adorable book. As they read the clever rhymes, kids will discover the four different animal friends hiding beneath big flaps. A surprise pop-up at the end of the book adds to the charm of this delightful book.

Who is that feathered friend strolling through the forest? It''s Big Red Riding Hood and he is bringing some food to his sick granny. But a hungry Cookie Monster is following Big Red! Uh-oh! Will the hungry monster get Big red Riding Hood''s treats? Find out in this funny fairy tale in this oversized lap book and read-along CD!

Elmo knows that Earth is a wonderful place full of plants, animals, insects and people. Let's Help the Earth is a pop-up book that teaches young children about the environment around them and what they can do to take care of it. Packed with pop-ups, wheels to turn, and flaps to open, Let's Help the Earth also has a removable list of reminders everyone can use to keep Earth beautiful.

Austin is a robot repairman in Mega City, where robots never seem to break down. Then Uniqua calls and says Robot Reba is broken and on a rampage--she won't stop making cookies and refuses to share her cookies with anyone. Then, one robot after another has a breakdown. Professor Bug (Pablo) announces that he is controlling all of the robots, and he's going to rule Mega City! Can Austin and Uniqua save Mega City?

"Five adorable farm friends are waiting for kids to 'guess who' in this fun and engaging book..."--Cover back.

Uniqua, Palo, Tyrone, and Austin join Princess Tasha for a royal fair at her castle.

"Hop aboard the big yellow school bus for learning fun, Sesame Street-style."--Cover back.

Five adorable safari friends are waiting for kids to "Guess who!" in this fun and engaging book. Hidden behind 'peek-a-boo' flaps, a hippo, giraffe, lion, money and elephant are just waiting to be discovered. Inviting rhymes offer simple clues to help readers guess who?s hiding. A big pop-up at the end adds to the charm of this delightful story.Young children love to play guessing games and with the fun rhyming text in 'Safari Friends'they will learn animal identification. Rhymes on each spread prompt kids to guess who is hiding behind the big peek-a-boo flap.- Features 5 familiar safari animals?hippo, giraffe, lion, monkey, elephant- Fun, rhyming text gives clues to help kids 'guess who' is beneath - Readers play peek-a-boo with a different animal on each page, guessing what it is, then lifting the flap to find out.- Learning concept: Kids learn animal identification as they read the fun rhyming text. "I stretch my neck high, as tall as a tree, and munch on some leaves?can you spot me?Guess who! I'm a giraffe!"- Pop-up which includes all of the animals featured in the story is on the last spread, making this book extra special- Great follow up to GUESS WHO FARM FRIENDS (ISBN 0794410480 - Reader's Digest)

Meet Serena Williams. From the time she was five years old, Serena played tennis. Thanks to years of hard work and incredible talent she is considered by many to be the best female player ever. Serena s accomplishments aren t limited to the tennis court, though. She is also a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist.