New Releases by James Marshall

On his way to the first day of school, Eugene the turtle gets worried when he hears a rumor that his new teacher is a real meanie.

When a lean and mangy wolf stumbles into the Boarshoi Ballet, he finds tasty pigs a-plenty, twirling and whirling in a performance of Swine Lake. Faced with all those luscious porkers, whats a hungry wolf to do? Well, something totally surprising, as it turns out. Pure fun from Marshall and Sendak--an incomparable duo!

Goldilocks is a naughty little girl who does exactly as she pleases--even if that means sampling the three bears' porridge, breaking Baby Bear's chair and sleeping in his bed. James Marshall's offbeat and inventive telling of this familiar tale will enchant readers, young and old. A 1989 Caldecott Honor Book. An "American Bookseller" "Pick of the Lists". An ALA Notable Book. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year.

Examines the history of British worldwide expansion from the Glorious Revolution of 1689 to the end of the Napoleonic Wars, a crucial phase in the creation of the modern British Empire.

In eight animals stories the reader meets a rat family that vacations at a dude ranch, a pig who takes lessons in table manners, a mouse who keeps house for a tomcat, and a buzzard who leaves his money to the Society for Stray Cats--or does he?

A full-color picture book brings together all thirty-five adventures of George and Martha, two hippopotami and best friends who have taught children, in humorous fashion, about the value of friendship for a quarter of a century.

For use in schools and libraries only. A collection of books designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail.

Retells the familiar tale in which one of the three brother pigs survives a wolf''s attacks by using his head and planning well.

Five new episodes in the friendship of the two hippopotamuses.

In 1861, when the Civil War began, Ulysses S. Grant was an ill-paid, somewhat-drunken, 38-year-old clerk in the township of Galena, Illinois. Four years later, when he received the surrender of the Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee at the historic courthouse of Appomattox, Grant had established himself as one of the great military commanders of all time. How such a transformation, as extraordinary as any in the annals of generalship, came about is examined in this volume. The author portrays Grant as one of the great military commanders and strategists of history. This book persuasively sets out the grounds upon which this conviction is based.

Lolly is much too busy sunning herself to help Sam and Spider build a tree house. So when they are finished, they don''t want to let her play in it. But Lolly says she knows a good story to tell, and soon the three friends are gathered in the tree house. Who will tell the best story?

Level 3. Over the course of three episodes, Fox babysits rowdy children and ends up on TV, makes a big fuss over a small injury but learns to be brave, and finds a place where he can really show off - in a parade! There are colorful watercolor illustrations throughout.

Fox makes a film for Grannie, takes part in a magic show, and puts on a play.

A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

For use in schools and libraries only. Seven stories deal with various animals, including a frog with magnificent legs, a hungry brontosaurus, a mouse who gets married, and two dogs who send for a cat to get the rats off their roof.

At the end of summer Spud and Joe eagerly return to school for more practical jokes, unaware that Principal Lamar J. Spurgle is out of retirement and awaiting them.

The Stupid family think they are dead when the lights go out.

Though their friendship is often tested, George and Martha survive with a sense of humor.

Five episodes chronicle the ups and downs of a special friendship.

Emily Pig tries to earn money to pay off debts created by her love of food, but her large appetite keeps getting in the way.

For use in schools and libraries only. Silly Minnie finds herself in all kinds of trouble when she accepts a balloon ride from a crafty fox, and it is up to her sensible friend Harriet to rescue her.

All Fox wants to do is play with his friends, but Mom insists he baby-sit for little sister Louise, who is nothing but trouble

Five stories about George and Martha, two hippopotamuses who are very best friends.

Suggests activities to be used at home to accompany the reading of Miss Nelson is missing by Harry Allard in the classroom.

Five brief episodes about two friends, George and Martha, who just happen to be hippopotamuses.

Snake, Bird, and Lobster use their imagination to earn twenty-nine cents to buy sunglasses for their friend Willis.