New Releases by Janet Halfmann

Follows an ant through her first summer of helping gather food for her nestmates while trying to avoid danger.

Conquer your fears, discuss how to deal with bullies, or learn the value of hard work with 10 Sylvan Dell books in the Overcoming Adversity Set. These books are each fictional stories with nature & science themes designed for reading fun but, at the same time, to pique a child's interest and tee-up science, math, and geography learning. Titles include: Carolina's Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too!**, How the Moon Regained Her Shape**, Octavia and Her Purple Ink Cloud**, If a Dolphin Were a Fish**, The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights, Burro's Tortillas, Little Skink's Tail**, Kersplatypus**, Where Should Turtle Be?** and Champ's Story: Dogs Get Cancer Too! (**Award Winners) 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back of each book 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on each book's homepage

The 4 books in Sylvan Dell¿s Zoo Animals Set showcase children¿s favorite creatures from around the world. These books support fun fictional stories with natural science and vivid illustrations. The set includes award-winning Sylvan Dell classics as well as newer titles. It consists of The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights, Happy Birthday to Whooo?, ABC Safari, and `Twas the Day Before Zoo Day. All books feature a 3-5 page ¿For Creative Minds¿ educational section and additional Free Online Educator Resources: 30-80 pages of cross-curricular Teaching Activities, Interactive Reading Comprehension & Math Quizzes, Audio Books, and Related Websites.

The true story of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who commandeered a Confederate ship during the Civil War and escaped with his family and crew to freedom.

Introduces narwhals, discussing their physical characteristics, predators, and migration patterns in the Arctic regions during different seasons.

Beautiful Smithsonian Oceanic Collection storybooks introduce young readers to the myriad of animals who live in the earth's oceans. The gorgeous, full-color illustrations and realistic stories are reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy. Every book also includes an easy-to-download FREE bonus e-book and read-along audiobook with realistic sound effects.

After Little Skink loses her tail to an attacking crow, she dreams of having the tails of other animals in the forest, but none seem quite right until the day she gets a big surprise.

In the warmth of spring, a polar bear awakens and begins to teach her cubs what they need to know to survive in the harsh conditions of the north coast of Alaska, on the Arctic Ocean.

The beloved characters from the classic Christian stop-motion TV show are back in all-new story and coloring books. The books are sure to appeal to a generation of parents who were reared on Davey. 80 fun pages to color, plus lots of fun activities too! This book will also include scenes from classic episodes of the show.

by Janet Halfmann Illustrated by Steven Petruccio Leaping, soaring, bursting above the waves-a group of dolphins swims along with a research ship. The scientists on board watch and clap as the dolphins do acrobatic flips. Suddenly, one of the dolphins lands on the ship! Will the scientists be able to save Dolphin?

The beloved characters from the classic Christian stop-motion TV show are back in all-new story and coloring books. The books are sure to appeal to a generation of parents who were reared on Davey. 32 fun pages to color -- featuring Davey and Goliath. This book will also include classic scenes from favorite episodes and special Davey & Goliath "good deed" cards.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of mongooses, focusing on how they hunt and kill their prey.

Mother Red Bat and her new babies fly through the night in search of insects to eat until it is time to find a new home for the winter. Includes brief notes on the Eastern red bat.

The newest animated feature from DreamWorks features major voice talent, gorgeous artwork, and an underwater comedy that's leagues away from anything else. Shark Tale tells the story of Oscar (played by Will Smith), a fast-talking little fish who finds himself in hot water when he is mistaken for a hero. At first, his fellow fish swallow Oscar's story hook, line, and sinker, and he's showered with fame and fortune. It's all going along swimmingly, until it starts to become clear that Oscar's tale about being a great hero sounds a little fishy. Now Oscar has to tread water until he can get the scales to tip back in his favor again. CONCEPT AND TITLE PENDING LICENSOR APPROVAL.

The big green ogre returns -- and he's even funnier, more exciting, more romantic, and more fantastic! Scholastic is pleased to announce a full line of Shrek 2 books for this magical movie moment. Bring the world of Shrek alive with Scholastic's SHREK 2 color/activity books. The kind of fun even an ogre would love. Includes a Shrek 2-suitable value-add blistered on the cover! Licensor approval pending.

Everyone's favorite ogre is back. Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey are tryingto live "happily ever after" but it isn't easy. However you'll find joining the fun is easy with Scholastic's Shrek coloring books! Bring the world of Shrek alive with Scholastic's SHREK 2 color/activity books. The kind of fun even an ogre would love. LICENSOR APPROVAL PENDING

Now that Pelican has learned hw to fly, she must learn how to catch fish.

Introduces various plants that use unusual defense mechanisms to survive.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of lizards, focusing on how they hunt and kill their prey, and predators of various lizards.

Explains the purpose, design, construction, and costs of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Mother Red Bat and her new babies fly through the night in search of insects to eat until it is time to find a new home for the winter. Includes brief notes on the Eastern red bat.

Scorpions have been capturing prey under the stars for millions of years. This book looks at the scorpion's deadly sting, supersensitive legs, and other characteristics that make it one of the world9s most skillful predators. The reader is taken along as the scorpion hunts, eats its prey, and battles its enemies.

Color photos fill this overview of spiders, which describes their physical characteristics, habitats, venom, behavior, life cycle, web-spinning, history and legend, and uses for humans.

Eighty pages of coloring fun featuring Pooh and all of his Hundred-Acre Wood friends. This book includes activities, games, puzzles, riddles, crafts, and coloring pages for warm summer days.

Children will love going along with Pooh and his friends on this picnic filled with coloring, matching, and counting activities.

Featuring a special die-cut handle, this coloring book can be easily carried by young readers wherever they go, and they can join Winnie the Pooh and all of his friends as they frolick in Pooh's special garden in the Hundred Acre Wood. Illustrations.

In this die-cut shaped coloring book, children can work through activities with Pooh and friends to explore the meaning of opposites such as up and down and happy and sad.