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Gus and friends prepare for the Easter egg hunt at school with a giant chocolate egg for first prize.

Emma and Owen visit Old Oak at the park. It is spring, and all the living things are busy. Chipper the robin builds a nest. Will Emma and Owen see the baby robins?

Young readers will discover what it means to recycle waste and be more eco-friendly. Introduces readers to the fact that not everything we throw away is garbage. Some things can be reused or made into something different.

If words describe a feeling or some words rhyme, you're reading a poem. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the beauty of poetry.

Earth Day is officially April 22nd. It's a special day on which we plant trees and clean up litter. But we should do that every day! In this catchy song paired with colorful illustrations, children learn how to care for our planet. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

It's time to celebrate Ramadan. For one month, Muslims don't eat or drink for most of the day. They pray and help the poor. Muslims focus on being thankful during this important Islamic holiday.

Every day we throw things away, but is everything we throw really garbage? Or can it be reused or made into something different? In this catchy song paired with colorful illustrations, children learn to reduce, reuse, and recycle. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

Noah is thrilled when the week's library theme is sea creatures. But when Noah can't find the stuffed shark, he is disappointed. Noah knows there is a shark in the library, and he is going to find it!

The Earth is running out of places to dump garbage. What can we do about it? Recycle! Learn how almost everything you no longer need or want can find another use.

What happens when you need to find some materials at the library? The library is full of books, magazines, and computers that we all can use. What else can we find at the library?

Earth Day is a celebration of our beautiful planet. On this holiday, people come together to clean up land and water, plant trees, and enjoy nature.

Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming picture book will provide some important--and some not so important--library etiquette in a very entertaining way.

Baby chicks hatch. Frogs lay eggs. Ducklings waddle. Spring is here! Celebrate the season with lovely photos and a simple design that beautifully support early readers.

In spring, seeds are planted. Sprouts pop up through the soil. Colorful flowers bloom. See how plants come to life in spring.

This beautiful song and picture book give children a look at how spring weather changes and the ways plants, animals, and people adapt. Pairing music and text helps kids retain key facts--and is fun too! Includes hardcover book, music CD and online music access.

In spring, snow melts and the sun shines bright. Rain showers and storms arrive. See how the weather in spring changes.

How do we know it's spring? The sun shines, and rain falls. Baby animals are born, and flowers bloom. This book shows young readers how to recognize the changes that happen in spring.

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are special times of year for Muslims. The holy month of Ramadan is filled with fasting, prayer, and good deeds. Eid al-Fitr is a celebration at the end of Ramadan! Families and friends come together to pray and feast during this important Muslim holiday.

Young readers will discover what nature is, what lives in nature, and how they can care for nature. Introduces beginning readers to the idea of caring for the environment and what their part is in protecting our planet.

Young readers will discover what litter is, how it can harm the environment, and what they can do to help clean up litter. Introduces readers to the problem of littering and how to keep it in its rightful place.

Young readers will discover what it means to reduce waste, including recycling, consuming fewer plastics, using less water, and composting.

Young readers will discover what it means to recycle waste and be more eco-friendly. Introduces readers to the fact that not everything we throw away is garbage. Some things can be reused or made into something different.

Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighborhood clean-ups, go on nature walks, or make recycled crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Spring is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create a colorful wall hanging for the Hindu holiday Holi. Plant a garden to commemorate Earth Day. It's always the season for crafting!