Johnny Appleseed was an important historical figure, well known for planting apple orchards across the new frontier. But he was also a master storyteller! In his own folksy voice, Johnny Appleseed tells his story to a couple of entranced children in this fictionalized Step 2 title. Readers learn how he started planting apple trees—and about some of the myths and true stories of his life.

A herd of cows rides bicycles, square dances, goes swimming, and more in this rhyming picture book.

"Legs, feet, arms, teeth, tongue, tummy . . . and long intestine too . . . all snap into action when a child decides she wants an apple"--

"Follow along as paleontologist Matt Forir and his team of experts unravel a prehistoric mystery."--back cover.

A family of raccoons searches for the perfect home, only to find that what they had been looking for is right under their noses.

"Everything young writers needs to know to improve their stories: how to start a story, suggestions to help with plot, character, voice, and setting, how to end a story, and questions to ask when the story is done to help make revisions. The guide includes practical suggestions from the author and many other writers throughout. There are chapters on the special needs of several popular genres including realistic fiction, SF/Fantasy, and historical...

A curious dog asks various animals what they are doing in the garden. Features verse with questions and answers.

Explores the many elements that depends on rivers, both nature and people.