New Releases by Robin Michal Koontz

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the key stages of the water cycle.

Readers are taken on a fascinating and fun journey to beautiful Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, and West Virginia. Each book provides a thorough profile of its state, with chapters that are devoted to the history, flora and fauna, economy, and landscape. Each includes a two-page spread featuring a map of the state, a list of important facts and figures, a group of important people born there, and a display of state symbols. From the rocky coastline of Maine to the scenic mountains of West Virginia, readers will enjoy these books time and again.

Provides an introduction to the history, economy, geography, and sights of Maine.

Describes the history, ecology, geography, economy, and sights of the eastern state of West Virginia.

Describes the history, ecology, geography, economy, and sights of the smallest state in the United States.

Explains how pumpkins are picked and used during pumpkin harvest time in autumn.

Do you know the differences between a butterfly and a moth? One animal has furry feelers and a chubby body. The other has clubbed feelers and a thin body. Find out which animal is which.

When the plants disappear from the community garden, Furlock and Muttson are called to the case. Can they follow the clues to solve the case of the community garden? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

When Mrs. Bumblebear discover her son''s goldfish is missing, she calls Furlock and Muttson to the scene. Can they follow the clues and solve the case of the missing goldfish? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

Halloween is here, and Mrs. Bellington believes her house is haunted! Can Furlock and Muttson follow the clues and solve the case of the haunted house? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

During Furlock and Muttson''s trip to the library, the librarian has a mystery! The books have been moving to mysterious places by themselves. Can they follow the clues to solve the case of the shifting stacks? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

Strange items keep disappearing in the museum, so Furlock and Muttson are called in to find the thief! Can they follow the clues to solve the case of the mystery museum? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

When Furlock''s cousin calls for help, Furlock and Muttson dash to the scene to find mysterious letters have appeared on the farm. Can they follow the clues and face the grumpy chicken to solve the case? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

Learn how to play your favorite sport or participate in your favorite activity in this exciting series from Compass Point Books. Each book in the For Fun series features bold, full-color photos, informative text, and all sorts of fun facts about your favorite pastime. A quick reference guide, timeline of important events, instructions on basic skills, biographies of notable people, glossary, and index are included.

Describes what composting is, what goes into compost, and why composting is beneficial.

Did you know that rain, waves, wind, snow, and ice can change the shape of the Earth''s surface? They can create valleys, sand dunes, and deep caves. Learn about the natural forces of erosion and how they shape the land.

Amazing Science - Delve into the how s and why s of science in this fact-filled series. These books answer kids questions about the world around them - and encourage them to ask more."

Rhyming text tells the story of creepy animals with unlikely colors such as an orange gecko, a purple beetle, and a blue eel.

Rhyming text tells the story of ten kinds of animals starting with one flying squirrel and ending with ten bats.

Illustrations and easy text point out differences and similarities between seven unlikely pairs of animals, such as a cockatoo and a kangaroo, or a warthog and a frog.

When A. Cat lists all the rhyming reasons that dogs are not good pets, there is one final reason to have a dog for a friend.

Two children enjoying a summer day at Grandma''s entertain each other with rhyming riddles.

A boy who loves dinosaurs is taken on a journey to their land one night.

"On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors'' tales of triumph"--