Follow the Money!
by Loreen Leedy
Published 2002 by Holiday House

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George is a newly minted quarter about to embark on an incredibly busy day. Fresh from the stamping machine he is zoomed to a bank and from there passes from hand to hand as he is used to buy numerous goods and services. He is lost and found, donated, and finally brought back to the bank to be saved. Kids can practice their math, learn about basic economics, and have a few laughs as they read about George's travels. More...

One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale
by Demi
Published 1997 by Scholastic Press

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Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all the people's rice for himself. Then a village girl named Rani devises a clever plan, using the surprising power of doubling to win more than one billion grains of rice from the raja. More...

Math-Terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving
by Greg Tang
Published 2003 by Scholastic

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The author of "The Grapes of Math" challenges kids to solve mathematical problems creatively while introducing art history in his latest math book. More...

Life-Size Reptiles
by Hannah Wilson
Published 2007 by Sterling Publishing

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Starting with the mega-hit "Life-Size Dinosaurs" (more than 300,000 copies sold), this awesomely illustrated and informative series has proven a consistent success. Kids can now embark on another fantastic visual exploration, this time to discover one of the most ancient of animal families on Earth: reptiles.... More...

Honest Pretzels: And 64 Other Amazing Recipes for Cooks Ages 8 & Up
by Mollie Katzen
Published 1999 by Tricycle Press

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Get ready to help with dinner for real!Are you a kid? Then this book was written especially for you. With it, you can become a fantastic cook and amaze your friends with a GIANT BAKED PANCAKE PUFF and TOMATO SOUP WITH CRISPY CROUTONS or fill your lunch bag with a wedge of SPAGHETTI PIE, a serving of CRUNCHY ZUCCHINI CIRCLES, and a handful of HONEST PRETZELS that you made yourself.... More...

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete!: Races You'd Rather Not Run
by Michael Ford
Published 2004 by Franklin Watts

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You (the reader) are a small boy living near Athens during the mid-5th century B.C. Your father sends you off to school to learn about the arts and athletics. It is his hope that someday you will honor the family by competing in the Olympic Games. As you train and compete in the games you will get an insider's look at what events are held, such as the pentathlon, running, and wrestling. After reading this book there will be no doubt in your mind that this is definitely a race you'd rather not run. More...

Once I Ate a Pie
by Patricia MacLachlan
Published 2006 by Joanna Cotler Books

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A Newberry Medal winner and her daughter ask a collection of canines to speak up in their own words. The dogs have plenty to say because it's a dog's life filled with squeaky toys, mischief, pie, plenty of naps, tails to wag, and tales to tell. Full color. More...

Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More
by Jack Prelutsky
Published 2007 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

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Prelutsky's signature humor in verse is coupled with stylized watercolors by 2006 Caldecott Medal winner Raschka in this collection of exhilarating rhymes capture the range of emotions that children experience as they discover the games of their choice. Full color. More...

Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey
by Maira Kalman
Published 2002 by G. P. Putnam's Sons

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The inspiring true story of the "John J. Harvey"--the retired NYC fireboat that was reinstated into emergency service on September 11, 2001--is told, bringing a New York City icon to life and celebrating the energy and hope of a place and its people. Full-color illustrations. (Available now) More...

Snowflake Bentley
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Published 1998 by Houghton Mifflin Company

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From the time he was a small boy, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time, but his patience and determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful.... More...

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.
by Doreen Rappaport
Published 2001 by Hyperion Books

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This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America--and the world--forever. More...

Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen
by Marissa Moss
Published 2004 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

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In 1931, the New York Yankees stopped in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for an exhibition game against the city's minor league team which had a 17-year-old girl named Jackie Mitchell as its pitcher. On that April day, Jackie made baseball history. Full color. More...