Siblings Evan and Jessie must solve the mystery of a missing cherished family treasure while coming to terms with their beloved grandmother's unsettling behavior.

Carmen's sister Maria has a job at the ice cream shop. Carmen watches as Maria works, collects her pay, and deposits it at the bank.

Beginning readers will be continually, engaged as they find answers to questions regarding firefighters and how, they put out fires. Vibrant illustrations give readers a detailed look at a fire station while learning fun facts about the people who fight fires. This educational and exciting book uses a fictionalized approach to present a fire station and the people who work there through the eyes of a relatable child. Easy-to-follow text helps readers...

Children are economists, it's time to chat about it! Economics is the study of choices people make to be happy. Kids do this each day when they decide which shirt to wear, which TV show to watch or what to eat for lunch. In making these choices, they are using the economic principles of scarcity, supply, demand, opportunity costs and diminishing returns. Now is the perfect time to chat with your child about economics and prominent economist Dr. Arthur...

A little boy's desire to make all children smile in the park with a beautiful balloon in hand turns into a life's commitment to public service.

Maya is excited to learn how to make her own bars of soap with the help of her grandpa Theo, an inventor. But after she makes soap of every color and scent, what will she do with it all? Maya decides to sell it. But selling soap isn't nearly as much fun as making it. Will Maya find a use for all of the soap she's made? Activity tips included. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What is an artist? Sometimes John finds art easy, sometimes it's hard, sometimes art is like a game, but sometimes it's a puzzle. This book takes us through the many ups-and-downs of John's life as an artist, whilst also showing the fun that can be, had with many different art forms, including drawing, sculpture, painting, photography and many more. Being an artist is about being brave, frustrated and disappointed. But it's also about being creative,...

"Wand": What magic can we make in this crazy world? Chris Walkman has an unusual problem: he's just been given $20,000 to make the world a better place, starting right in his hometown, Los Angeles of the 1990's. He'd better try something for real, or a not-so-little indiscretion at his previous job might become a bigger issue. So, fueled by the magic of the money and his overactive imagination, he sets to work, hires a homeless man as a co-pilot,...

What is it like to be a firefighter? Follow Kate the firefighter as she reveals life at the fire station and all the different trucks, equipment, and tools her team uses to keep us safe!

Sam describes in loving detail his car and how he drives it.