Max and Jax, the alligator twins, kick off the summer with a slumber party and a fishing trip. Illustrations.

A toad barely escapes being squashed beneath the wheels of a car.

Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults is a biographical dictionary that provides comprehensive coverage of all major authors and illustrators – past and present. As the only reference volume of its kind available, this book is a valuable research tool that provides quick access for anyone studying black children’s literature – whether one is a student, a librarian charged with maintaining a children’s literature collection, or a scholar of children’s literature. The Fourth Edition of this renowned reference work illuminates African American contributions to children’s literature and books for young adults. The new edition contains updated and new information for existing author/illustrator entries, the addition of approximately 50 new profiles, and a new section listing online resources of interest to the authors and readers of black children’s literature.

From phonics to reading comprehension, students ages 6 to 8 will sharpen their reading skills up to the second-grade level with this colorful and easy-to-follow workbook in the Ready to Learn series. Adhering to Common Core State Standards, Ready to Learn: Second Grade Reading Workbook provides students ages 6 to 8 with the tools and skills they need to build on the foundational knowledge they have already acquired in previous grades. Accompanied by bright and colorful illustrations, the activities in this workbook explain concepts such as phonics, sight words, rhyming words, fiction and nonfiction, and reading comprehension. Ready to Learn: Second Grade Reading Workbook will make a ready reader out of students. Explains decoding skills such as consonant blends, digraphs, long vowels, soft sounds, and more. Helps develop reading comprehension. Includes elements of a story such as main ideas and important details, plus authors’ purposes such as to entertain, to inform, or to persuade. 64 full-color and illustrated pages. Meets Common Core State Standards. Answer key at the end of the book. Includes a Certificate of Achievement to celebrate completion. Get to know the Ready to Learn series! Developed for kids entering pre-kindergarten all the way through third grade, Silver Dolphin’s Ready to Learn series of educational and engaging workbooks, workpads, write & wipe formats, and flash cards will put young learners on the path to success. Focusing on three key subjects—reading, writing, and math—each grade level is vetted by experts in early education to adhere to the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Foundational, buildable skills are introduced, developed, and reinforced with colorful illustrations and familiar learning formats that will encourage learning confidence as kids benefit from extra educational opportunities outside the classroom.

Boost second-grade (ages 6 to 8) reading, writing, and math skills with the activities in this Ready to Learn workbook. Ready to Learn: Second Grade Workbook helps kids ages 6 to 8 gain the confidence they need to excel in second-grade reading, writing, and math. Building on the foundation of skills attained in first grade, this 240-page book is packed with activities that cover those three key topics and adhere to Common Core State Standards for the second-grade level. Colorful illustrations help develop vital skills in phonics, grammar, punctuation, multiplication, and more. Introduces concepts and techniques to be taught in second grade. Reinforces skills learned in first-grade reading, writing, and math. 240 full-color and illustrated pages. Meets Common Core State Standards. Answer key at the end of the book. Get to know the Ready to Learn series! Developed for kids entering pre-kindergarten all the way through third grade, Silver Dolphin’s Ready to Learn series of educational and engaging workbooks, workpads, write & wipe formats, and flash cards will put young learners on the path to success. Focusing on three key subjects—reading, writing, and math—each grade level is vetted by experts in early education to adhere to the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Foundational, buildable skills are introduced, developed, and reinforced with colorful illustrations and familiar learning formats that will encourage learning confidence as kids benefit from extra educational opportunities outside the classroom.

When a dragon hatches on her pa's farm, a young girl finds a best friend. At first Ma and Pa are wary of Hank, but it's not long before they see him as their daughter does--and welcome the baby dragon into their family. As it turns out, Hank is not cut out for farm life, but still, he warms the hearts of those around him and leaves a legacy that no one will ever forget.