Most Popular Books by Cari Meister

Lily needs to land the star jump on the balance beam. Will her new leotard bring her luck?

Buzz builds a mini-golf hole for a contest.

What's a ballot? Can you dance at a politcal party? And what do a donkey and an elephant have to do with it all? Election Day is coming up and with it comes a lot of questions about the U.S. electoral process. From campaigns and politcal parties to voting, kids can find out all about our elections.

Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with Tiny and Elliott! Tiny and Elliott are going to a Saint Patrick's Day party in the park with a parade, a costume contest, and a scavenger hunt. But during the scavenger hunt, they notice that their new friend, a girl in Irish wolfhound costume, has lost her shoe. Tiny knows it's up to him to save the day, but can he find the shoe and the pot of gold in time?

Traces the childhood, education, and career of H.A. Rey.

Readers will learn over 100 facts about military land vehicles, such as tanks, armored cars, motorcycles, and patrol buggies. Reluctant readers will love the unusual facts, the amazing colorful spreads, and the lively photos attached to each vehicle's information.

Traces the childhood, education, and career of R.L. Stine.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of dragonflies.

Traces the childhood, education, and career of J.K. Rowling.

This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes how whales are mammals that need air and how different types of whales find food. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.

A goat narrates this photo-illustrated book describing the body parts and behavior of goats on a farm. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.

This photo-illustrated nonfiction story for young readers describes the body parts of seals how they hunt for food under the sea. Includes photo glossary and labeled diagram.

What does a college have to do with presidential elections? If it's the electoral college, a lot! Readers learn all about the electoral college and how it plays a part in our elections.

It's time for another adventure in Fairy Hill! Fairy Hill is a magic forest where fairies live, play, and have lots of sparkly adventures in this Level 1 reader series! Ruby, Luna, and May are best friends. These young fairies are all looking forward to earning their big wings from the Fairy Queen. But first they each have to do something extra kind or brave. In book #2, a magic shell goes missing! Without it, the glow globes that light up Fairy Hill will all go dark -- and the Fairy Queen will have to cancel the Fairy Ball! Luna, Ruby, and May go looking for the shell. They find out a chipmunk is using it to light his tree. Luna has an idea to get the shell back! Will she be able to bring the light back to Fairy Hill before the ball?

In an underground home, Moopy lives alone. She does not have any friends. Moopy does what she wants when she wants. Then a surprise visitor arrives. Maybe it is time for Moopy to change her unfriendly ways. En una casa bajo tierra, Moopy vive sola. No tiene amigos. Moopy hace lo que quiere cuando quiere. Entonces llega una visita inesperada. Quizá sea hora de que Moopy cambie su actitud poco amigable.

Right or left. Blue or red. Donkeys or elephants. What are political parties all about? Readers learn all about the different politcal parties in America an how they play a part in our elections.

In Droughts, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic water shortage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest droughts and how to he

A brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids! Sit, speak, roll over. Surf, recycle, scooter? No, we’re not wagging your tail! Dogs of all breeds and sizes are impressive. From heroic rescues to zany tricks, the awe-inspiring pooches in Daring Dogs have gone above and beyond to earn their Guinness World Records. Simple text and full-color photos will make learning about exciting topics fun for beginning readers. Guinness World Records: Daring Dogs is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Describes the physical characteristics of Bassett Hounds and discusses how to care for them as pets.

Describes the characteristics of bulldogs.

"Soccer is a popular sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning the basics about rules, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can even practice a key skill to have more fun on the pitch"--

Easy-to-read, rhyming text follows Lacy and her pony, Jack, as they compete in a horse show.

Describes the history, biology, habits, and required care for Boxers.

Surveys the origin, geological borders, water, plant and animal life, and economic and ecological aspects of the Amazon River.

Discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of hurricanes, hurricanes of the past, and ways to survive these violent storms.

The Beat Bugs are ready to help Granny Bee bake her famous honey pie. There’s just one problem—Granny Bee can’t remember the recipe! Can the Beat Bugs figure it out, or will they just make a sticky mess? Based on the brand-new Netflix original show, Beat Bugs, and inspired by the hit song “Honey Pie,” this 8x8 storybook shows the value of working together for young readers.

A young girl wonders what she can be as she tries on different costumes from her dress-up box, and finds that being herself is the best choice.

Describes the nature and measurement of earthquakes and the devastation that they can cause on land and sea, including the giant seismic waves known as tsunamis.

In Rabbits, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a rabbit, and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a rabbit needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet rabbits online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Rabbits also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Rabbits is part of the My First Pet series.

From the creators of Ice Age and Epic, Rio 2 flies into theaters in April 2014. Join Blu, Jewel, and all your favorite Rio characters for a wild adventure in this retelling of the movie perfect for young fans! The Amazon has a cool new groove, and everyone is getting swept up in the beat. Even Nigel! Auditions for Carnaval might just be the perfect cover for him to search for Blu. That is, if he doesn't get caught up in the show! Filled with full-color illustrations from the film, this 8x8 storybook is sure to be a hit.

In simple text and illustrations, presents the life cycle of this tiny member of the fly family.

Discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of floods, notable floods of the past, and ways to survive them.

Zany stories illustrate the importance of grammar and punctuation. Tickle kids' funny bones while you support Common Core State Standards for both language arts and writing. Back matter includes an About page that provides extra context for the featured concepts and encourages readers to revisit the stories to see how those concepts are put into practice.

¿Piensas que solo hay un cuento de hadas con una chica sobrecargada de trabajo y hermanastras malvadas? ¡Piénsalo de nuevo! Culturas de todo el mundo tienen sus propias historias de Cenicienta. Visita Canadá, China, Egipto y Francia, y descubre de quién los "zapatos de cristal" están hechos de seda roja y cuya "hada madrina" es un pez. Think there's just one fairy tale with an overworked girl and wicked stepsisters? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Cinderella stories. Visit Canada, China, Egypt, and France, and find out whose "glass slippers" are made of red silk, and whose "fairy godmother" is a fish.

¿Crees que solo existe un cuento de hadas con dos niños enviados al bosque? ¡Piensa otra vez! En culturas de todo el mundo hay versiones de la historia de Hansel y Gretel. Visita Alemania, Rusia, Italia y Japón, y descubre quién sigue un rastro de cenizas en lugar de migas de pan y quién escapa de la bruja usando un pañuelo que se convierte en un río. Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river.

Retells, in Spanish, the classic German tale of Rapunzel in the tower, along with the similar tales of Clotilde from the Philippines, and Petrosinella from Italy.

Depois de passarem o Ano novo no Rio de Janeiro, Jade e Blu descobrem que podem existir mais araras-azuis na Floresta Amazônica e decidem ir pra lá procurá-las. Mas mal sabiam que eles que Nigel estava trabalhando em Manaus! O que será que o vilão vai aprontar?

Stone Arch Readers take a well-known concept and revived it. This three-level reader series combines fresh story concepts and enticing art. Each level will have it's own look and feel. Sight words and basic sentence structures will keep every level true to its purpose, and a parent letter will keep everyone on track. Stone Arch Readers bring the excitement back to learning to read.