New Releases by Sarah Albee

Elmo''s Mommy_and Daddy_go out to a restaurant, leaving Elmo with a babysitter named Emily._Elmo is nervous and wants his parents to come home, but Emily wins him over.

Rumbly tummy, tumbly tummy! There are all different kinds of tummies on Sesame Street!

A is for apples, B is for babies, C is for cat. Practice the ABCs, and discover if Elmo has a favorite letter of the alphabet.

Zoe spends the day with her dad on "Take Your Little Monster To Work Day!" What exciting things does Zoe learn at her father''s office?

Grover, Big Bird and Elmo identify a variety of neighborhood heroes, from police and fire fighters to science teachers and helpful relatives.

Billy the Bully travels through time and sees that his bad behavior will make him end up friendless unless he changes his ways. Will he learn his lesson?

Elmo''s bringing a present to Oscar in this silly story enhanced with audio narration by Bob McGrath from Sesame Street. But the mysterious wrapped gift has a curious effect—it''s making Elmo sneeze! And every time Elmo sneezes, something funny happens. The youngest readers will love following along as Elmo''s sneezes cause laundry to fall off a line and much more in this Early Step into Reading™ story This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

Elmo''s bringing a present to Oscar. But the mysterious wrapped gift has a curious effect--it''s making Elmo sneeze! And every time Elmo sneezes, something funny happens. The youngest readers will love following along as Elmo''s sneezes cause laundry to fall off a line and much more in this Early Step into Reading™ story.

Individual Text

An introduction to cheetahs, the world''s fastest land animal.

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth achieved freedom and historical importance during their lives. Dedicated to the welfare of their race and to the equality of all people, they earned their places in history through powerful words and deeds. What was life like for these slaves? How did they achieve greatness? Read these biographies to find out.

Where is the best place to live? For Evan it''s the city, with its diverse population and abundance of activities. Claudia prefers the country, where she lives side by side with nature. There''s no place like the suburbs for Nandini for enjoying a sense of community and lots of friends. Which person and place will get your vote? Read these essays to find out.

Only Abimanyu knows how to break through the enemy clan''s battle formation. Can this inexperienced young man succeed? Mulan must find a way to spare her father from service in the emperor''s army. But how can a teenage girl uphold her family''s honor and serve her homeland? Read these legends to find out.

He was one of the greatest statesmen that ever lived. He was also the death target of family, friends, and foes alike. What made Julius Caesar the legend he was? What were the circumstances of Cleopatra''s life and alliance with Caesar? Why are people today still fascinated by Egypt''s last pharaoh? Read these biographies to find out.

Did lead pipes cause the fall of the Roman Empire? How many toilets were in the average Egyptian pyramid? How did a knight wearing fifty pounds of armor go to the bathroom? Was poor hygiene the last straw before the French Revolution? Did Thomas Crapper really invent the modern toilet? How do astronauts go in space? History finally comes out of the water-closet in this exploration of how people''s need to relieve themselves shaped human development from ancient times to the present. Throughout time, the most successful civilizations were the ones who realized that everyone poops, and they had better figure out how to get rid of it! From the world''s first flushing toilet invented by ancient Minoan plumbers to castle moats in the middle ages that used more than just water to repel enemies, Sarah Albee traces human civilization using one revolting yet fascinating theme. A blend of historical photos and humorous illustrations bring the answers to these questions and more to life, plus extra-gross sidebar information adds to the potty humor. This is bathroom reading kids, teachers, librarians, and parents won''t be able to put down!

When a hot-tempered dragon seizes the local bridge, the people of Berryville are cut off from their supply of beloved strawberries until they can correctly answer three questions related to weight. The grownups of the town are stumped, but one very smart little girl saves the day with some facts she learned in school.

The Sesame Street muppet pals demonstrate a variety of actions involving their tummies. On board pages.

"Originally published: Pleasantville, NY: Reader''s Digest Young Families, copyright 2006."

Introduces lions, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, hunting habits, and the threats to their continued survival which come from human beings.

Playful and friendly, dolphins are some of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Learn about these marine mammals, and how they use a special sense to navigate through dark waters.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of elephants.

Elmo invites the reader to help him decide which is his favorite letter of the alphabet.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of giraffes.