Most Popular Books by Stephen Krensky

Five clichés woven into stories. Included are the title story and "Too Clever for Words," "Barrel of Fun, " "Fine Kettle of Fish, " and "The Last Straw."

Ghoulish figures come alive as each book in this series examines the origin of the monster folklore and mythology and their rise to popularity as media icons of today.

A simple introduction to good manners to use with family, friends, at school, during meals, with pets, on the phone, during games, at parties, and in public places.

Short story writing activities designed to help children use their creativity while communicating their ideas.

Say hello to more than 100 of your favorite magical creatures with this delightful, illustrated introduction. This is the must-have bedtime book about the world''s most fantastical creatures from around the world. Turn each page to find out more about the amazing variety of magical creatures—from fairies and mermaids to dragons and unicorns. With charming illustrations, storybook text, and key terms highlighted on each page, this book is a wonderful and comprehensive introduction to magical creatures. The book showcases beings from land, water, and air, in three comprehensive chapters. Many pages are devoted to a particular creature, with others featuring a collection of similar beings, such as witches and genies, giving bite-sized chunks of accessible information to help early learners get to know more about their favourite creature from myths, legends, and story books. There are also reference pages at the end of the book that give more information on the context and origins of each creature. A timeless gift book, The Bedtime Book of Magical Creatures will be treasured for years to come.

Pooh and Piglet try to figure out what their new friend Tigger likes to eat.

Presents the life of Barack Obama, including his childhood in the United States and abroad, careers as a community organizer and lawyer, and election as the forty-fourth president in 2008.

On April 15, 1947, Matt Romano and his father watch the Brooklyn Dodgers season-opener, during which Jackie Robinson, a twenty-eight-year-old rookie, breaks the "color line" that had kept black men out of Major League baseball. Includes facts about Jackie Robinson''s life and career.

Discover the inspiring story of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist, inventor, and engineer of the Italian Renaissance... Leonardo was a creative genius who wanted to understand how things worked. This book traces his life, from his birth in a hilltop village near Florence, Italy, through to his work as a painter, sculptor, and engineer. Leonardo made hundreds of drawings and paintings, including the Mona Lisa - probably the most famous painting in the world. Learn how Leonardo made detailed sketches of the human body and designs of parachutes, helicopters, and armored tanks - many years before the technology existed to build them. This new kids'' biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting and inspiring people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.

When the quarters which Arthur has collected for Mrs. MacGrady''s charity drive disappear, Buster attempts to solve the mystery and prove his friend''s innocence.

Ghoulish figures come alive as each book in this series examines the origin of the monster folklore and mythology and their rise to popularity as media icons of today.

A visit from a very big cat in a very big hat creates so much excitement that Sally and Conrad forget all about being bored.

Arthur and his friends help Buster study for an important test so that he will be able to move on to the fourth grade with them. Simultaneous.

Louise''s love of soccer and her high hopes for the new season are tested when she feels overshadowed by a talented new player.

Examines the history and folklore surrounding ghosts and discusses how they are portrayed on television, in films, and in literature.

Pins and Needles Share a Dream covers the concepts Friendship and Problem Solving. Quill-less Pins is too embarrassed to leave his house to play with Needles. Needles finally convinces Pins to tell him what happened--and just hearing Pins''s dream makes Needles so scared his quills fall out, too! This sweet 8x8 is a perfect bedtime story about friendship and caring for one another, even in the most embarrassing times.

Provides an in-depth study of the four principal documents athat underlie our America system of government.

When General George Washington meets a Jewish soldier lighting Hanukkah candles, he gets inspiration from the story of how a small band of Jewish fighters defeated a powerful army.

All the trees enjoyed living very close together when the earth was young, but when they became too crowded, they used their seeds to spread out.

Provides an in-depth study of the four principal documents athat underlie our America system of government.

Discusses our Statue of Liberty''s conception, creation, and history.

The Documents of Democracy series provides an in-depth study of four principal documents that underlie the American system of government: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Each title offers a comprehensive treatment of the particular primary source document, including an analysis of the text and its historical context. Readers learn about the politics of the time and the debates and discussions that led to the drafting of the document. the effects each document had-and continues to have-on our laws, politics, and society are examined as well. Each title includes a full transcription of the document under discussion so readers can readily follow the analysis of the text.

When Sue Ellen loses her diary at the library, Arthur and his friends try to imagine what she has written about them

The eighth installment of the Arthur Chapter Books series features Arthur and his friends from the PBS children''s television show in a story with loads of kid appeal. Simultaneous.

At a reenactment of the Middle Ages, Arthur and his class compete for a trophy against the students at Glenbrook Academy, and find themselves falling behind until Arthur really thinks about what people say

It looks like trouble when the principal asks Arthur to take home a large envelope marked "confidential".

When the gang takes a popularity contest in a girls'' magazine, Fern and Sue Ellen try to alter their personalities, much to the dismay of their friends

"Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You''ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see... Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small."--Publisher description.

Unhappy about how much homework they have to do, Arthur and his friends dare each other to skip school.

"When Arthur makes the Little League team he is thrilled--but worries that he won''t be able to play as well as his friends. He tries hard, but keeps making mistakes! The first game creeps closer--will Arthur be able to show his teammates they can count on him?"--P. [4] of cover of accompanying book.

At Prunella''s half-birthday party, her sister unveils a fortune-telling cootie catcher that seems to be able to predict the future.

In 1735 in New York City, a young printer''s apprentice learns about the importance of freedom of speech when the printer Peter Zenger is arrested and tried for writing articles criticizing the government.

When Buster defeats the Brain in a math contest, he is chosen for the school mathathon.