G. Brian Karas

"From 1775 to the present, the landscape around a lone oak tree goes through significant changes"--Provided by publisher.

"On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee café, has a very special meal in mind--and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy the results of their hard work"--

Despite the trouble he has at first working on art projects at school, Fred develops into the class artist.

A poor boy named Jack struggles to deliver a birthday present worthy of the princess.

Sophia knits a special hat for her elderly neighbor and knitting teacher, Mrs. Goldman. When Sophia was a baby, Mrs. Goldman knit a tiny baby hat to keep her warm. Last year, she taught Sophia how to knit. Now Sophia wants to knit a special hat for Mrs. Goldman. And she wants to do it all by herself!

"The true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta."--Provided by publisher.

Consists of brief statements relating what children from around the world do with a tooth that has fallen out. Includes facts about teeth.

Bunny and Jack, animal detectives, take a break from playing cards to look for Bernard Bear's missing messenger whistle.

When students in Mr. Tiffin's class are invited to solve a riddle during a field trip to an apple orchard, it is Tara's daydreams that may lead to the answer.

While trying to decide on a science fair project, third-grader Wilson struggles with fractions and, much to his embarrassment, his parents sign him up to work with a math tutor.