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When Wolf finds a fact-filled book in the library, he thinks he will at last outsmart his clever friend Dog. The two cousins swap fascinating facts about mummies and skeletons; robots, knights, and pirates; dinosaurs and dragons; rockets and the moon. But Wolf is wild and Dog is tameùthese two always find there's just as much to learn about friends and enemies, setting traps, playing tricks and chewing bones.

What's That, Jack?

Jack and George are resting quietly when BOOM! A huge and strange ball lands beside them. "What's that, Jack?" "I don't know, George. Maybe it's a rock?” No...too soft. But it rolls. Fast! Jack, George and the ball roll right off the cliff and now it's a parachute. But watch out, they're going to land in the river. Jack and George have a brilliant day full of adventure with this object that changes with the landscape, then turns into a blanket to keep them warm.

What's the Big Idea? A History of the Ideas That Shape Our World

WhatÎs the Big Idea? introduces readers to the development of important concepts and principles that have shaped the modern world. It shows how contemporary society, and the ideas we often take for granted, reflect different ideas in the past, and provide a snapshot of how things work around the world today.

When Dad's Hair Took Off

One day, Dad's hair decided it was tired of being brushed and combed. It wanted a life of its own, to see the world. It took off. Out of the bathroom, into the kitchen, and before you could say, "Hairsta la vista, baby!" it was gone. Dad gives chase around the town. He spots his hair hiding in the lawn, on the road, at the zoo it's amazing how many things look like hair. He gives up and tries to accept life without hair. Then the postcards arrive. The hair is on a round-the-world trip, and Dad i

When Dinosaurs Lived

When Dinosaurs Lived takes young readers back in time for a fundamental introduction to six ancient reptiles—some huge, some fast, and some winged—and the world they ruled. Each title features dynamic illustrations of the featured beast and its prehistoric surroundings, set alongside simple text that touches upon the creature’s growth, features, and likely behaviour.

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (Crabtree Seedlings)

Each book in this fascinating series is filled with facts about these mighty creatures from long ago. Find out where they lived, how big they were, what they ate, and how they compared to other dinosaurs. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Where Are the Women?: The Girl Scouts' Campaign for the First Statue of Women in Central Park

When a group of New York City Girl Scouts learn in 2016 that there are no statues of women in Central Park, they organize and combine forces in a quest to change that shocking fact. The girls raise funds, spread awareness, provide testimony, and convince city officials to erect the first monument of women in Central Park. What started out as a discovery on a field trip turns into a four-year process of not giving up or giving in. This powerfully true story chronicles how young girls made a signi

Where Do I Live? (Crabtree Roots)

Do you live in a town or a city? Each book in the Where Do I Live? series focuses on defining an area that people live in. Using colourful photographs that connect to simple sentences and relevant sight words, each book builds confidence in reading skills and helps define the places we live in. Every book in this series also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Where Is Grandma?

Henry is visiting his grandmother in the hospital. When his nanny has to take a call, he decides to go on alone. He knows Grandma well, after all. But the hospital is bigger than he thought, and his visit becomes an adventure: down hallways, up elevators, in and out of rooms. There are staff, patients, and equipment everywhere. Now Henry isn't sure he will find Grandma after all.

This is the perfect hospital book, seen through the eyes of Henry who finds friends, humor, lots of info

Where Is the Dragon?

In this delightful rhyming story, three knights go looking for a dragon in the dark. The king won't sleep until they find it. The knights know everything about dragons. With only one candle between them, they go out into the night. Is that a dragon? Attack! Another stellar book by New York Times Best Illustrated Book recipient Leo Timmers, this title features Timmers' trademark intricately detailed illustrations and a humorous contrast between the illustrations and the words.