Most Popular Books by Larry Dane Brimner

Cory is turning seven, and his best friend convinces him to "investigate" the birthday present his mother has hidden away. But when they open it and it doesn''t work they''re afraid they''ve broken it! As if that isn''t bad enough, the class bully tries to ruin Cory''s birthday party at the skating rink. It looks as if second grade is off to a bad start for Cory Coleman.

Abby and her friends take time to move some bicycles so that their blind neighbor can walk on the sidewalk.

Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4 rush across town to Fire Company 5, where the firehouse dog is having puppies.

A biography of Booker T. Washington, a man who rose from slavery to become a great African American educator and leader.

While researching the American flag for a class project, the Corner Kids ask townspeople what the flag means to them and find that each person has a different answer.

Simple, rhyming text counts monkeys as they swing into a kitchen, enjoy a wild visit, and swing back out.

Everyone says Mary is brave, as she performs a number of tasks that require courage.

Gaby learns a lesson in kindness when she befriends the new girl in school.

A simple explanation of what e-mail is and how to use it to communicate with others through the Internet and the Information Superhighway.

Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

Examines roller-blading as both a fitness tool and a sport, discussing such issues as equipment selection, safety, history, racing, and skate-dancing

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

A rhyming look at a cowboy''s day at the rodeo.

A child has fun playing with some cats.

A young wolf cub learns from his father that he is able to do just what is needed for his size.

- Fits national reading standards by linking images to the text to provide picture clues and introduces age-appropriate vocabulary. - This series meets the Reading First initiative. - The repetitive language, structure, and rhyming patterns help children decipher words. - Word lists at the back of each book help build reading vocabularies. Grades K-4 Social Studies Standards Culture: I - Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music, and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence behavior of people living in a particular culture. Individual Development and Identity: IV - Work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals. - Explore factors that contribute to one''s personal identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions. - Describe the unique features of one''s nuclear and extended families. - Identify and describe ways family, groups, and community influence the individual''s daily life and personal choices.

Gabby takes a pretty sparkle thing from the market without paying for it and must face the consequences.

A spinoff from the highly successful Rookie Readers, this series teaches and encourages the development of good character. Each book in the series focuses on an important decision-making trait or skill, such as cooperation, responsibility, and fair play. The main characters are three, second-grade friends who live on the same city block and are called the Corner Kids. In each book, the friends -- Alex, Gabby, and Three J -- have a different adventure that challenges them to make thoughtful choices and to learn from their mistakes.

Rookie Readers RM have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Every new title contains a Word List and a color-coded reading-level key on the back cover.

Three J and Alex help Gabby keep a promise to her grandmother.