When the joys of breathing in spring get hijacked by hacking and sneezing, find a delightful antidote in Helen Yoon's comical ode to a glorious season. Hooray! It's spring! As one exuberant pup knows, spring means laundry waving on the line, romping in fields of flowers, and gentle, fragrant breezes. But wait . . . What's with the . . . sniff, sniff . . . What's with the . . . Hurk! Haaa. What's with the . . . ah-ah-HACHOOO! Oh no! This is terrible! Is spring . . . ruined? Sharing a few seasonal hacks in more ways than one, Helen Yoon celebrates as only she can: with bumbling affection, good humor, and slack-jawed wonder.

"England, 1810. Lucy Elliot has often been described as fastidious, given her belief that there is an objectively correct and logical way to do things. And while she strives to be proper in every way, she does have one rather scandalous secret: Lucy, the prim and gentle lady, is a frequent attendee of the entirely disreputable and illicit Night Races, where unchaperoned men and women from all social classes gather on dark country lanes to gamble on the outcomes of furiously fast carriage races. But her secret might become more than just a danger to her reputation when her mysterious new neighbor, Captain Dashwood, begins partaking in the races. Lucy can't help but feel there's something more to the handsome Captain Dashwood than meets the eye, and she suspects that his arrival in the neighborhood in the midst of a spate of curious and alarming carriage robberies is no mere coincidence--something is most certainly afoot in the county, and it's a mystery Lucy intends to solve. Though Lucy prides herself on her preparedness, she never could have anticipated the web of lies, deceit, and espionage that she finds herself and Captain Dashwood entangled in; nor could she have known that the very fate of Britain would hang in the balance. But will her meticulous nature be the very thing that saves her, or will it be her--and England's--undoing?" -- Back cover.

"Jolie loves blueberries and is determined to grow her own using hydroponics with her new classmate, Margot. Through Jolie's comical scrapbook-style journal entries and Margot's creative sketchbook, I love Blueberries! follows the girls as they come up with a clever plan (with the help of Jolie's faithful rabbit, Munchy, and Margot's dog, Pip!) and then bring their whole class together to convince the community to help them set up a hydroponics growing station in their classroom. Filled with engaging facts about blueberries, hydroponics, poetry, and the heartwarming theme of friendship, I love blueberries! is not just a delightful read that will resonate with young readers, but also a valuable educational resource. It's a must-have for any bookshelf, promising to spark curiosity and promote learning. From the author and illustrator of the bestselling I love Strawberries!, this book is a must-read before a family trip to a pick-your-own blueberry farm, a garden store, or in a classroom, talking about healthy eating and growing your own food. Informational backmatter includes facts about blueberry nutrition, growing blueberries, and hydroponics. Feeding Minds Press, a project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is committed to fostering awareness and understanding of agriculture through education. Our books, including I love blueberries!, aim to help young readers understand where their food comes from, its journey to their plate, and the role of agriculture in our lives. Explore our website, Feedingmindspress.com, for accompanying lessons, activities, and videos that enhance the learning experience."-- Provided by publisher.

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Eight-year-old expert soccer player Aven Green learns to share the spotlight and be a good team player when her friend Sujata joins the team.

Sam and Ashley are Abby Baxley’s best friends. They do everything together and have been inseparable since second grade - nothing could drive them apart. That was until Ms. Paye, the 100-year-old town librarian approached Abby with an invitation to take part in a secret unsolved, once in a generation treasure hunt created by her father in the early 1900’s.Of course, Abby jumped at the chance for an adventure. But, Abby soon discovers that the treasure hunt’s rules – 10 clues in 10 days without seeking help from or telling anyone may be more than her friendships can bear. Will she have to make a choice between winning the competition and keeping her best friends? And, if so, which would she choose?

"Engaging images accompany information about metamorphic rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

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"The students of Room 26 are doing reports about the jobs they want to have when they grow up--and Humphrey the classroom pet hamster helps aspiring magician Miranda show the class about her own dream job"-- Provided by publisher.

Amazing animal mash-ups will send artists with imaginations on a crazy quest of creativity! Giant squid or cute kitten? Why choose just one? Drawing has never been this much fun.

"Engaging images accompany information about igneous rocks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

"Learn about the field of geology and get inspired by the experiment in the book. Then try your own experiment"--Back cover.

"Japan is a nation made up of nearly 4,000 islands! Being an archipelago covered in mountains greatly impacted the culture of Japan. People there are known for appreciating the beauty of nature, and this is shown in their art, customs, architecture, and cuisine. Readers will explore this beautiful country through spectacular photographs and fascinating facts. This book is sure to give readers a deep understanding of the geography and history of Japan, and how that impacts the culture there today"-- Provided by publisher.

"A book for young readers about the history and culture of the southeastern nation of Indonesia"-- Provided by publisher.

In this chilling prequel to The Perfect Child, USA Today bestselling author Lucinda Berry plunges readers into the dark origins of a family's secrets, where good intentions pave the road to unspeakable acts and a mother's love might be the deadliest inheritance of all. Becky Watson learned early that trust is a weapon and secrets are survival. From foster homes to abandoned backroads, she and her childhood confidant Orion have buried more than just memories. Now, as a college freshman, Becky's harboring her most dangerous secret yet: her newborn daughter, Janie. Desperation drives Becky to contact her estranged grandmother, Lillian. She swoops in like a guardian angel, but her salvation comes with a poisoned price tag. Behind Lillian's nurturing facade lurks a web of generational secrets. As buried truths claw their way to the surface, Becky faces an impossible choice: sacrifice her daughter or herself to break a twisted family legacy.

"A thrilling encounter between a young girl and one of the elements, reminding us nature can't be contained, from creators Grégoire Laforce and Yvan Duque. Every morning, Lucie heads to the forest to go exploring. Along the way, she collects things from nature that fascinate her, placing them carefully into little jars that she stuffs into an increasingly full backpack. But on one particular day, Lucie encounters something unexpected: She hears the wind speaking to her. Thinking she can simply coax the wind into one of her jars, much like her other souvenirs from the forest, she instead finds herself being led on an unforgettable adventure by a force of nature. When she arrives at a moment of truth, however, and reckons with having to let go of her backpack full of jars, an important realization about the environment begins to set in"--Amazon website.

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"An illustrated Raffi song about a family making a happy home by helping each other with the chores"-- Provided by publisher.

Although her dad says they are good for her, a young girl knows better -- she is sure the vegetables in the fridge are out to get her, with broccoli being the biggest and baddest of all.

"Deborah Freedman is back with a heartwarming picture book on patience and love, perfect for Mother's Day! For Mama's special day, the kittens decide to gift her all sorts of flowers. Some are drawn and stamped. Others stitched and sung. Oleander, though, plants a seed in hopes of gifting her a real flower. But as Mama's special day approaches, Oleander's flower still hasn't blossomed. Will he have a gift in time? Flowers for Mama shows us many ways art can be made and how, with a little patience and a lot of love, very different flowers can all come together to form a whole garden, just for Mama." -- Provided by publisher.

"Join young explorers Charlie and Bumble on a bug hunt, But all the creatures they find insist that they are NOT insects! You'll be introduced to spiders, centipedes, woodlice, and more until FINALLY they find some insects. They also find a surprising creature that doesn't look like an insect--but is it . . .?!"-- Amazon website.

"Draw and create animal doodles with Scooby-Doo!"--Provided by publisher.

"Hey, creatures of the world! The plants would like to set a few things straight in this entertaining account of the astonishing skills they possess. Readers will be familiar with some of these abilities, such as photosynthesis, but others are likely to amaze children and adults alike, such as the fact that trees can communicate with-and send food and water to-one another through their roots with the help of fungi that connect them! Bursting with fun facts and plants with attitude, We Can Hear Without Ears is an energetic account of the invisible ways plants defend, nourish, strengthen themselves, and communicate with others. It will awe budding botanists, nature lovers, and even those who may think plants are boring. These plants are anything but boring; in fact, they're thrilling, and as they share their secrets, they are sure to transform the way you think about flora"-- Provided by publisher.

"Meet Beginning, Middle and End--they are trying to work out who is the most important! Beginning loves starting stories, but Middle thinks the middle is the most interesting and where the good stuff happens. Middle doesn't want Beginning to always come first. A fight ensues--and they wake up End, who disappears as he doesn't like the arguing. But a book can't exist without the end, so Beginning and Middle set out to find End--and they come to realize how much they need each other--and how you can get the best out of everyone when you work together"--Amazon website.