Most Popular Books by Sarah Albee

Going to the doctor doesn''t have to be scary. With Elmo to keep you company, getting a check-up can be an opportunity to learn lots of new things.

A sweet story about diversity and acceptance, starring Sesame Street''s Elmo! In this wonderful book about acceptance and diversity, Elmo becomes friends with a blue monster named Angela. Unlike on Sesame Street where monsters of all colors live, Angela''s neighborhood only has blue monsters. The new friends soon learn that red monsters and blue monsters may look different on the outside, but they are very much alike on the inside! The subtle messages within the story will help young children to be more accepting and inclusive when it comes to people who look and/or think differently than they do. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

Explore the laws of physics, principles of chemistry, and wonders of biology in this collection of classic stories with a hands-on STEM twist. From Snow White to Chicken Little to Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves—read each story like a scientist! • Determine if a glass slipper can withstand an evening of ballroom dancing. • Explore the buoyancy of a magical frog. • Test the power of blowing air on a house. And so much more! Find out what happens actually ever after! "A lively and captivating book." - Kirkus

Celebrate the nurses, doctors, delivery people, and other essential workers helping us all, along with Sesame Street''s Elmo, Big Bird, and Super Grover. Elmo, Super Grover, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends point out all the heroes--and essential workers--that are right in our own neighborhoods. As the world deals with COVID-19, this hardcover picture book is terrific for helping young boys and girls feel protected and appreciative. Added content offers ways kids can thank the essential workers.

Elmo and his friends play a variation of everyone’ s favorite game, “Simon Says.” “Elmo Says,” is just like the original, except that here, our favorite furry little red monster leads the action. Toddlers and adults can read and join in the play—they just have to be careful to listen for those magic words: Elmo says!

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

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.

Science meets real-life mystery in this adventurous look at incredible unexpected finds that changed history. Secret treasures are buried all around us -- you just have to look for them!Accidental Archaeologists takes you on an adventure through time to relive some of the coolest surprise discoveries by totally ordinary people all over the world. Meet:- The cowboy who found an ancient skeleton- A famous king buried underneath a parking lot- The team who found New York City''s hidden African Burial Ground- A boy who finds the Dead Sea Scrolls while looking for his lost goat- And many more.Packed with incredible stories and expert tips for making your own exciting finds, this is an accessible, action-packed introduction to the world of archaeology.

Elmo loves lots of things, but what does Elmo love most of all? YOU!

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

The Rugrats babies become convinced that Earth is about to be invaded by space aliens.

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.

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.

"Dogs, famous and infamous and otherwise, throughout history, for children."--

Zoe and her friends at Sesame Street can do all sorts of things, especially when they help each other.

Count your way to Christmas with your friends in the Sesame Street gang. This holiday board book is the perfect gift this season! What does a Sesame Street Christmas celebrate? How about: Three French friends, two yummy cookies, a red monster up in a tree! Toddlers will sing and laugh along with this hilarious Sesame Street version of the favorite Christmas carol.

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

The Wheels on the Bus, a perennial favorite of the toddler set, gets a uniquely Sesame Street spin in this very funny Little Golden Book. Elmo, Grover, and Cookie Monster board a bus and meet some wacky passengers, including a furball with a boombox, frogs, cows, a brass band, and a family of yipping Martians. The sound effects in the chorus reflect the voices and activities of the passengers in a way that will have little ones—and adults—laughing out loud as they join in the song.

A coloring book with words that begin with the letter c.

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

Ever wondered what makes rubber bounce? Or why it''s stretchy? And WHY is rubber so . . . rubbery?! Learn the facinating science and history behind this ubiquitous material! With sidebars, graphics, fun facts, and more, the history of rubber reveals plenty of fascinating secrets and surprises. Elementary school readers will discover that early balls didn''t bounce; that people in the rainforest made waterproof gear from rubber thousands of years before Europeans got into the act; and that sneakers, bicycles, and cars created demand for more and more rubber! Back matter includes a time line and a bit about the complicated implications of harvesting rubber.

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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?

Science geeks and armchair detectives will soak up this non-lethal, humorous account of the role poisons have played in human history. Perfect for STEM enthusiasts! For centuries, people have been poisoning one another—changing personal lives and the course of empires alike. From spurned spouses and rivals, to condemned prisoners like Socrates, to endangered emperors like Alexander the Great, to modern-day leaders like Joseph Stalin and Yasser Arafat, poison has played a starring role in the demise of countless individuals. And those are just the deliberate poisonings. Medical mishaps, greedy “snake oil” salesmen and food contaminants, poisonous Prohibition, and industrial toxins also impacted millions. Part history, part chemistry, part whodunit, Poison: Deadly Deeds, Perilous Professions, and Murderous Medicines traces the role poisons have played in history from antiquity to the present and shines a ghoulish light on the deadly intersection of human nature . . . and Mother Nature.

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.

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

Last, but not least, in the letter/number series is 3. Children will love reading about number 3 with lovable Elmo. Color illustrations throughout.

Early one Easter morning, bunnies begin turning up in the strangest (and funniest) places all over Sesame Street. Where did they come from? This is a hilarious tale told in rollicking rhyme—a great way to celebrate Easter and spring with your toddler!

A coloring book with words that begin with the letter B.

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Buzz and his band of bullies have taken over the playground where Trevor and his friends hang out. But Trevor learns just enough about levers to challenge Buzz to a contest - and win! Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level Two; Science topic: Levers)

It''s spring -- T-ball season! Zoe has signed up for the Sesame Street team. She''s excited about playing, but when a pick-up game doesn''t go well, she wants to quit. Her father suggests she try it anyway, and supports her when she just wants to watch during the first practice. When Zoe sees that other team members are also beginners at T-ball, she decides to give it a try. As the novice players work together, they learn that there is great value -- and fun -- in working hard at something new.

When Sam brings home a baby dinosaur, his new pet''s size and boisterous antics create unusual problems for the family.

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

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.

How did math work before zero existed? A STEM nonfiction book that unpacks a fascinating history of a number we can’t imagine our current world without. From place value to being created and destroyed before being created again, zero has had quite a journey. Respected children’s author and consummate researcher Sarah Albee lays out the history of zero alongside the complications that initially hampered its development, including Western imperialism. A riveting nonfiction kids book with a playful feel, Zero! unravels a complicated history in tremendous detail.